The Fall of the Guardians was an epic event on the game where numerous
characters died in the aftermath and battle that began one of the
longest run events spanning several years. This transcript is the
start of that event that led to several others.
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A voice is heard around the globe, "Defenders of Ateraan, it is time.
The Guardians shall be annointed as prophesied and the ceremony shall begin.
Hie ye to the Oasis, a location of power and I shall be among you."
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[ ^^^^ Buryan the warrior bellows to the world ^^^^ ]
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All the people of Ateraan as one must go to
the Oasis. You must lend your power to the
ceremony so that we may yet survive.
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Jempek Desert Oasis
This wonderful Oasis is a haven for those seeking shelter in the desert.
Numerous palm trees offer shade and the sand on the ground is cool. An
underground stream provides cool water to a small pond located in the center of
the oasis.
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There is one obvious exit: east.
You see the Warlock of the Oracle.
Standing just over six feet, this man portrays wisdom and power. A silver blue
aura radiates around his body giving him the appearance that he is an illusion,
yet his movement and stature betray this facade. He has jet black eyes but the
iris is silver and glows with an inner mysticism. His hair is long and flowing
with the color of dark sand, black with hints of grey.
He has long, flowing dark hair.
His eyes are jet black with silver irises.
He is in perfect condition.
Wielding : Staff of Death.
Armour : Warlock Amulet
Starlight robe
Magic boots
Those In Attendance
Xandemore (kneeling).
Ferchors.
Kyte (standing guard near the pool).
Warg (standing guard).
Shora.
Ramketh (praying silently).
Enzari.
Selussa (kneeling).
Kizrely.
Madyson (holding a burning flame).
Vanterron.
Khensei.
Warlock.
Adinas (holding a burning flame).
Talice (kneeling).
Guard Kae.
Taya.
Squire Magarrigan.
Lochlon.
Vehk (kneeling, legs crossed).
Bahdageet.
Naveed the magical panther.
Pythos (kneeling).
Cur Lo.
Porter Lesu.
Cur Fa.
Qoia (kneeling).
Beynn.
Dolsbo (kneeling).
Titos (holding a burning flame).
Two Earth elementals.
Telchar.
Servant Mahleu.
Himitsu (kneeling).
Kazemdi (holding an orb).
Selthus (kneeling).
Artorias the tiger.
Thrig (kneeling head down ears folded).
Shora (praying to Waylumi).
Quinthyll.
Jinyna (is knelt in reverence).
Tiakeht.
Serenth (holding a torch).
Valroon.
Skyph (conjuring magic).
Vairwin.
Lyrah.
Lunis (kneeling).
Leidan (holding a burning flame).
Roa (guarding).
Nazir.
Solis (kneeling).
Callis.
Sidrielle (holding flowers).
Ayja.
Spirit totem Owl.
Slush the tiger.
Chayon.
Kristo (sitting by the water).
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Deep in the night sky the small white spot seems to
have grown ever so slightly.
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You feel something strange then a loss of energy.
Lochlon <Fighter> Och, bloody hell
Solis <Druid> Did everyone get affected by that with a loss of energy?
Jinyna <Druid> I was hurt and thee?
Qoia <Religion> I can announce it if you want?
Lunis <Druid> I felt a pain, but no loss of energy.
Kairu <Druid> Circle cheking in, yes.
Solis <Druid> Same, I was hurt. You did not experience anything else?
Titos <Shaman> A word of caution: stay away from the Baobab tree.
Titos <Shaman> Kyte has been summoned there by the unseen. That is all we know.
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The white orb hurling toward Ateraan is now large in
size as it comes closer to world.
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Forest Glade - Swirling in Arcane Energy
The gladed area here has been completely burned and blackened as if the
entire area has undergone a conflagration and the inferno burned everything to
ash. A smokey mist of ash and soot float through the air as the residue of
arcane energies continue to spark and swirl with destructive force.
<<< Flames burn within the city of Quolinara >>>
<<< A wall of arcane energy blocks the east >>>
There is one obvious exit: west.
[**** Qoia makes a World Announcement ****]
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Attention all peoples of Ateraan. For the time being
avoid the Baobab tree, and likely the Savannah too,
per word from Commander Kyte.
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<Religion> Lunis prays softly, "May your sword arm stay strong, your heart
true, and your path return you to us."
Pythos <Religion> we're staged just east of the elf captain at the plaza.
Shora <Religion> I'll join you in a moment, it seems my mind is still drained
from that pulse earlier
Jinyna <Religion> The Warlock's arrival will be in a little over half a toll
now or there abouts. Lets Focus on readying ourselves for
this and remain calm, everything will surely be explained
when there is time to do such.
Pythos <Mage> Within 24 hours Warg and Kyte will be summoned with two others we
do not know of yet to go with the Warlock to fight the Dread at
their source. We will do this to stem the flow of them and give
you all a chance to defend Ateraan. An invasion force surpassing
all we haveseen before is gathering in the hollows as we speak
and will crash down upon the lands when we are called away. We
guardians will be the key to your victory and you will be the key
to the world's survival.
Velka <Shaman> Were I to guess the other two a Shaman and a Mage might be the
others
Adinas <Shaman> Tiakeht about has it. Soldiers were chosen, precisely because
they have no spark to manipulate the Flow with. They are pretty
much doing all that they are really worth; killing things.
Pythos <Mage> You must prepare yourselves for the coming battle as it will be
beyond anything we have experienced before now. If you lose the
cosmos loses. This is our final stand.
Madyson <Shaman> I think we need to start storing up on some gear.
Madyson <Religion> We need to start storing up on some gear.
Khreilaur <Shaman> I'll help in any way that I can
Madyson <Shaman> Adinas, does Veshkala have any jerkins for sale?
Adinas <Shaman> I do not know.
Ramketh <Southland> Whilst unsure of how the Guardians will be affected, my
prayers are open to all in the sense of healing and even
resurrection... if needed. The Lord's treasury is also
opened to help with the war efforts, should it be of use.
Madyson <Militia> Who is awake?
Kaht <Militia> I am barely
Ramketh <Religion> Still, I wonder if it proves my theories right that the
dread can be killed upon their own realm. The hollows...
They always die there. With the threads and fabric of our
realm blends with theirs. Such a time for study and vengence
all in one, fell swoop.
Madyson <Militia> Start preparing, make sure you have plenty of supplies..
Actually, I am sure you have already heard this from the
Warriors. We are on high alert. As more Militants wake up, we
will try to get a schedule going.
Lunis <Druid> Sol and I can go sit watch for you, Lady Selussa!
Selussa <Druid> That would be lovely, I'll try to be back as quick as I
possibly can
Titos <Shaman> An individual, perhaps, you should make yourself familiar with
before he ventures into the unknown, Khreilaur.
Vadamar <Fighter> aware
Titos <Shaman> In my personal episodes with the man we have been regularly at
odds and yet, his choices are in the better interest of the
Overseer and his city. For a Trolahk he provides remarkable
wisdom.
[**** Arten makes a World Announcement ****]
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The Merchant Guild is seeking a full set of catapult
parts. A message from the Council of Masters, war
comes in the next day, stock and prepare.
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Pythos <Mage> collect tools of war and prepare for battle
Titos <Shaman> Tiakeht, could you take watch over the ravine?
Kyte <Fighter> You can provide ours to them, Lochlon. So we know they will be
available
Tiakeht <Shaman> I suppose now is as good a time as any to get those fifty
manas and wands I have stored up...
Tiakeht <Shaman> Of course!
Lochlon <Fighter> Aye then. I'll haul 'em to Arten
Quinthyll <Kingdom> The Waylumi faith has many basic arms, erbs, elixirs, and
other various items in preperation for the coming events.
As you prepare yourselves, if there is anything of need we
can provide, please make use but be mindful and do not take
more then necessary. Others likely will need to resupply
as well. If you've items you can add, we will do our best
to watch over them in the temple.
Qoia <Religion> So after I finish all these erbs that I have, I need to go back
to Darmahk and help prepare things there, so you guys will need
to cordinate someone here at all times to stick with supplies.
Arten <Merchant> It is unlikely there will be a steady supply of Merchants to
move them into the forest for them, so, I suppose their Circle
will just be overrun.
Telchar <Trader> Family, as I'm sure you've heard, a large conflict is on the
horizon. I recommend everyone begin preparations now if you
haven't already. Our primary duty is to keep the Den stocked,
but we can also maintain reserves of supplies, lightened
foods, and bolts as well. If you will be venturing forth from
the city, I advise you have protection with you at all times.
Solis <Religion> Already been doing that. Thank you for your assistance.
Faelorn <Religion> Okay, thank you Qoia. I will stay at the circle
Telchar <Religion> how many of you at the circle possess crossbows?
Qoia <Religion> Of course. I just wish I could be in two places at once.
Solis <Religion> I do.
Telchar <Religion> I'll send a shipment of bolts your way soon
Telchar <Religion> is anyone currently at the circle? I have some supplies to
send
Qoia <Religion> I am
Tiakeht <Shaman> 71 manas and wands dropped off with the rest of the supplies.
Tiakeht <Shaman> I broke into my secret stash!
Qoia <Religion> thank you.
<Religion> Telchar chuckles "enjoy the candy canes"
Velka <Shaman> I was going to drop some off, too, I've been making them
furiously. Calmly. But furiously.
Vitrian <Merchant> I'm making an erb run so we can keep foods light and
plentiful
Flames continue to burn and the oder of roasted bodies mingling
with the ash from houses and structures fills the air.
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Deep in the sky you can see the white spot is now
an orb that appears much larger and closer than
before.
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A voice is heard around the globe, "Defenders of Ateraan, it is time. The
Guardians shall be annointed as prophesied and the ceremony shall begin. Hie ye
to the Oasis, a location of power and I shall be among you."
[ ^^^^ Warg the warrior bellows to the world ^^^^ ]
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Let all Ateraan hear my voice and know the truth of my
words! I am Warg of the Blood, husband of Tril, son of
the damned and servant of Darmahk's Red Dragon. My
oath is my life and I have served that oath faithfully
with my strength and with my blood. Now the life of
Ateraan and all I have served is threatened by an
enemy from beyond the rifts. I am one of a few called
to the fight there by the Oracle of the Ancients, that
the fight here might be victorious if the souls of
Ateraan are stout enough and strong enough of will.
Hear my declaration and know my resolve to serve and
follow my Master, the Oracle, to the limits of
oblivion killing the enemies of the Cosmos where they
are shown to me. I am Warg, servant of the Oracle.
Forever reign, my Lord!
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Mystical sparkles cross the entire globe then
begin to coelesce near Quolinara.
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<----------------------------Battle of the Four Guardians---------------------------->
Creatures from the Orb descend upon Quolinara in the place of the Guardians
and the Battle begins in a collision of tytanic energy and force.
Kyte smites a dozen dread with another dozen diseased by Ramketh.
Warg is overwelmed by one hundred Soul Suckers and nearly falls.
Shora heals Warg just before he succumbs to death!
You hear Shora scream in pain and she nearly falls but for Kyte's intervention.
Selussa <Religion> I'm awake again, anything I can do?
Pythos <Religion> Dear Waylumi, aid Shora in her time of need
Fericia <Religion> there's exactly four of us on the front line, which is great
Quinthyll <Religion> She gives us hope, lends her grace to us, and through her
defend the light.
Lochlon <Religion> By the Lady, if ever there was a worse sound that that ...
You feel pain emminating from Warg as he loses his right arm only to catch the staff of war in his left.
Ellesandra <Religion> Do not let the lady do our jobs! Mages who can restore
focus please help me in the temple if you are able.
Clerics overwatch when you can
Shora uses the last of her strength to heal Warg and then falls faint by the exertion!
Ellesandra <Religion> I will not sit idly by and not do my best.. I may be
mothing in this battle but I will help in any way I can
and you should all do the same!
Ramketh sends off forty invaders to their death standing over the body of Shora back to back with Kyte.
Oliian <Religion> you think you are the only one working you are wrong.
Ellesandra <Religion> may the Lady guard Shora.. and give us the strength to
help her and the rest of the warriors in this battle.
The Zortok arrives!
The Zortok is a creature from an alternate dimension. It is huge in size nearly
fifteen feet tall and bulking a massive twenty feet in diameter. Unlike its
Dread brethren it is solid and substantial and you know it must have taken
massive energy and rift power to bring to this dimension. Appearing like a
combination of a giant, dragon, and a boulder its body elongates and morphs
during movement. The arms and legs, if it could be said to have them are more
like fluid tree stumbs or fat tentacles that protrude from all locations. The
Zortok has a massive maw that seems to be frozen in a moan and tiny electric
jolts sizzle from within.
The Zortok blasts everyone with electric jolts from its maw!
The Zortok crushes Warg with stump like arms!
The Zortok burns Shora!
The Zortok covers Kyte with an odd smoke!
The Zortok pierces Ramketh through the heart and he falls near unto death.
<Religion> Titos sighs.
Ellesandra <Religion> I know noone in the faith will leave her behind... but I
do not want to hear everyone talk as if she's fallen when
she's still there to protect!
Oliian <Religion> we were offering prayers, and there is nothing wrong with
that, and she told us she may never return, so we have a
right to grieve.
The Invaders come in droves, weakend by the Guardians but too many...too many...
Fericia <Religion> please stand by
Taya <Religion> First set gathered.
Callis <Religion> I fear they will break through before much longer.
Warg shouts, "It's a good day to die...you bastards first!"
Kyte shouts, "Send your armies. Send your damned minions. We will not
fall. We will live eternally with the people we protect and
you will know fear unlike any you have ever faced before,
for we have the might of the cosmos behind us!"
The battle rages on, but the end is coming...
Khensei <Kingdom> There is a force being gathered in the elven forest east of
the brook awaiting what is to come, meet there if you wish to
stand in defense in case we are flooded by whatever is beyond
the flames.
Selussa <Religion> You guys got someone running logistics? Just in case you
need it.
<Mage> Teimor yawns "What is happening?". His eyes barely opened.
Fericia <Religion> Nothing so far
Selussa <Religion> I know but that might be good to sort out before the chaos of war
Ayja <Mage> I don't think I have words, Tei. Just...observe.
Lochlon <Fighter> General, I'll watch the city for a wee while more, and then
head east when we know that's the attack point
<Mage> Teimor nods at Ayja "Are we under attack?"
Lochlon <Fighter> I dinna want tae get caught with our troosers down here in
Gahlen in case they drop here outta the air
In a final attempt to stop the the onslaught Kyte throws himself
into the midst of the swarm and is devoured.
Before his final death his body and soul are turned to mystical
energy and he is obsorbed into the energy of the Oracle!
<Religion> Sidrielle grimaces and sighs
Kizrely <Religion> we will honor you brother, we surely will.
<Mage> Teimor says, "Oh!" in understanding
Madyson <Militia> Who is awake?
Following Kyte, Ramketh rams his staff into the maw of the
Dread Lord and together they fall.
Before his final death his body and soul are turned to mystical
energy and he is obsorbed into the energy of the Oracle!
Lochlon <Religion> And please keep out of my mind
Veshkala <Militia> I can be for a very short while.
In an attempt to save them both Shora is smitten down and is destroyed,
but the Goddess Waylumi draws her in and she joins with Waylumi forever!
Madyson <Militia> I am going to close the gates of Darmahk, all but the east one.
Talice <Militia> I will close the south and then stand guard at the palace
Shayd <Mage> Anyone try to levitate over the barrier?
Madyson <Militia> Thank you. Veshkala, can you make an announcement to the
world to let them know?
Veshkala <Militia> I'll close the North, but I'll have to stand down shortly
after.
Titos <Religion> Thank you, High Priest.
Oliian <Religion> Let everyone know that apparently I'm horrible and bickering
for educating and showing the facts. Waylumi take care of
Shora for us..
Talice <Militia> on your command Warden
Titos <Shaman> The gates are going to be closed. The east will be open.
Oliian <Religion> which I was not bickering, just stating facts.
In a final effort Warg falls riddled with a 100 wounds he
struggles but is devoured by a dozen furies. Still he rises up
and is taken by the Oracle as his body is ripped to shreds.
Ellesandra <Religion> May the Lady bring her back to us if she so wills it...
but at the least may She keep Shora close in her heart
and safe at her side for eternity.
Myrahlae <Mage> I haven't even seen it
Madyson <Militia> As soon as Veshkala makes her announcement, close them. I
will close the West.
Titos <Shaman> Who is awake?
Myrahlae <Mage> It is very draining an painfull
Titos <Religion> Who is awake?
Leidan <Shaman> I am.
Oliian <Waylumi> appatrently I'm such a terrible cleric, someone else can man
the temple instead.
As the Guardians fall an energy field rises blocking the invaders for a time.
Madyson <Southland> Citizens of Darmahk, I will be imposing a curfew of sorts
on Darmahk. Considering most of us sleep at night and thus,
we leave Darmahk vulnerable, the gates will close every
evening at midnight and will open the following morning.
The east gate will remain open.
Madyson <Militia> Okay, tonight, actually, leave them open, we have a respite.
[**** Veshkala makes a World Announcement ****]
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The battle will be on us soon. All but the east gate
of Darmahk will be closing momentarily. If you need to
make your way inside the city, please use the east
gate. Fight well. Our Guardians have made their
sacrifice, and now it is our turn to ensure that their
deaths are not in vain. Rest and prepare, and may the
Gods be with us all.
[*****************************************************]
[ ^^^^ Talice the warrior bellows to the world ^^^^ ]
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May the heavens quake for now a warrior walks amoung
them on his way to join with his ancestors, never
forget his sacrifice this day and never forget that
though he may be gone from this world, he still lives
on in the hearts of the guild of blood now and those
to come. Walk with honor Master Warg, Emissary of the
Palace.
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Titos <Shaman> For those that are to wake before me this coming morning, I wish
to share some words. Last night we lost four of the bravest
individuals Ateraan has ever seen. Kyte, Ramketh, Warg and Shora
spent their last breaths going forth into the unknown to see to
it that the remainder of us would have a glimmer of hope in an
otherwise blank and dark moment. None of them will be forgotten,
nor will their sacrifice. I had known Kyte and Ramketh since I
first arrived in Darmahk and both of them have been my closest
friends since. That said, my loss and grieving does not nearly
compare to Madyson's. Where we have lost friends, Madyson has
lost her fiance. As time allows, I would encourage each of you
to reach out privately for her to know that your thoughts and
condolences are hers. She certainly bears mine in this sad time.
Kazemdi <Religion> Were we speaking over a drink in the Den I would concur, but
we are speaking amongst the faithful and it's important in
this mind to stay focussed and on point. Losing our High
Priest was unfortunate, he played a vital role in furthering
the Lord's word in these lands. Emotion has little
relevance to the tasks ahead of us, and should not detract
from our focus in doing what must be done. I don't care
whether he was a friend or lover, he was merely an agent of
the Lord in Darmahk, no more and no less, as should we all
be. He did what had to be done, and if we survive the
oncoming assault I'll raise a glass to him for that, but I
would expect every one of us would have done the same if we
were in the same position, and I'd have the same to say
about them also.
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A massive white orb hovers over Quolinara a
portal fixating on the center of the city as
creatures begin to stir at its base, not yet
powerful enough to cross the threshold
established by the fall of the Guardians.
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Kristo <Militia> reguarding the catapults, we will need a warrior or fighter to
operate it, it has a range of six furlongs and the bucket has
a max payload of ten munitions (or whatever else is lying
around)
Kristo <Militia> Gahlen is offering us another catapult if we need it,
apparantly they have four
Madyson <Militia> Adinas has keys for a second one.
Madyson <Militia> Also, Gahlen does not have gates and they may be our first
line of defense. Let's not take it from them just yet./
The other dimensional creations begin to test the bounderies of
the threshold established by the fall of the Guardians.
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The creatures from the white orb find the energy
to begin to breach the threshold.
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Khensei <Kingdom> We'll be staying at the center of town, they seem to slow
down here. Move here if you wish to join the defense force to
push back these dread.
Himitsu <Religion> Let us know -immediately- if it seems they're coming up the
path to the Circle
Tiakeht <Shaman> For Gahlen...
------====== Khensei calls out a Command ======------
Follow me if you are here to join the fighting
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Ferchors <Religion> can you guys camouflage in the circle? perhaps they won't
see you if so. I know we can in the east forest. just a
suggestion.
A pulse occurs and many other dimensional creatures pour
through the opening in the center of Quolinara lending
their force to the first wave of aggressors!
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dahrigo dies a horrible death!
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Orikrosdam <Religion> heal if possible
Himitsu <Religion> Let me know when the fight's done
Sidrielle <Religion> I need some mana potions and flowers if you have any, Qoia
Khensei <Religion> I'm fine, please save healing for when I ask for it if
possible.
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Faelorn!
[*****************************************]
Vanterron <Religion> Can i get a heal?
Qoia <Religion> manas have been all taken up.
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
A Dread loc wraps tentacles around Buryan and pops off his head!
[*****************************************]
Sidrielle <Religion> I am filling up fast.. so, someone else is going to have
to catch heals for a bit
Himitsu <Religion> I fled west, so I'm on healing duty for now
Solis <Religion> Same.
Adinas <Shaman> is it clear?
Titos <Shaman> I don't know.
Selussa <Druid> Get to the tavern if you can
Sidrielle <Kingdom> Circle could really use some manas and maybe more erbs, if
someone has a bernard that is brave enough to make it here
with some.
Himitsu <Religion> Could take the long route up along the silver river to cut
out most of the danger?
Kavan <Merchant> Not sure, bunch of folks just died
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Mirlvurn!
[*****************************************]
Xandemore <Fighter> Be careful getting here...
Sidrielle <Religion> Undead are the least of our problems right now
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Niko!
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Drustian <Religion> Wait, what? She came in from the north and found dread?
Solis <Religion> The whole world needs cleansing of Dread.
Xandemore <Fighter> Four locs and half a dozen dread hit me. I was just warning
folks
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Fury kills Jargen leaving the corpse to rot!
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Velka <Shaman> Fury on the eastern road
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Fury kills Tiakeht leaving the corpse to rot!
[*****************************************]
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Fury kills Lunette leaving the corpse to rot!
[*****************************************]
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Life Sucker steals the soul of Ferchors!
[*****************************************]
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Agrias dies a horrible death!
[*****************************************]
Adinas <Shaman> we just killed two dread locs
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
A Dread loc wraps tentacles around Myrahlae and pops off her head!
[*****************************************]
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Valroon!
[*****************************************]
Faelorn <Druid> Okay, get prepared for heals
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Chayon!
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Greanth <Kingdom> Hark and pay heed to my words oh people of Gahlen. The
Goddess smiles down upon us. She holds in Her heart infinite
love for all of us. Be ye of nature. Be ye of Darkness. Be ye
of the Light. Be ye of disciple of no God or Goddess. You are
loved by the Light and you are blessed by the Light. Come
unto these creatures with this knowledge. We are the dove
with mace in claw. We are the righterous pillar of the
Goddess that will turn all with contempt for life to the
pillar of salt and we will stand glorious in victory with the
Divine workings of the Cosmos on our side.
Kizrely <Religion> I am on my way into the battle group
Khensei <Kingdom> We tried chasing them around the forest last time and nearly
got multiple people killed as they run right past. It's best
to wait somewhere they will stick around for a period of time
to allow time to kill them.
[************--Rumour Monger--************]
Life sucker kills Roa leaving the corpse to rot!
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Zexia <Shaman> I got pushed out. Let me know when its safe
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Shayd dies a horrible death!
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Thrig dies a horrible death!
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Drustian <Religion> If I'm in the elven forest am I uh ... east or west of the plaza.
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Fury kills Zexia leaving the corpse to rot!
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Fericia <Kingdom> loads got through!
Fericia <Druid> heal!
Lochlon <Fighter> fall back then?
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Madyson dies a horrible death!
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Thrig dies a horrible death!
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Fury kills Callis leaving the corpse to rot!
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Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Casius!
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Life sucker kills Quinthyll leaving the corpse to rot!
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Shayd dies a horrible death!
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Fericia dies a horrible death!
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A Dread loc wraps tentacles around Mirlvurn and pops off his head!
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Fury kills Roa leaving the corpse to rot!
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Pythos dies a horrible death!
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Greanth dies a horrible death!
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Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Khensei!
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Dread laughs hideously over the remains of Pythos!
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Aerry dies a horrible death!
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Bones kills Amaraea leaving the corpse to rot!
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Drustian <Religion> Heal!
Liria <Merchant> holy shit
Lochlon <Religion> Bloody hell
Selussa <Religion> What the hell was that?
Kizrely <Religion> heal!
Tiakeht <Shaman> Lord above
Daphine <Religion> That was massacre
Adinas <Shaman> it was bad.
Zexia <Shaman> That was horrifying
Niko yells, "What happened?!"
Serenth stares at everyone and says, "I don't know if you've
been keeping up with current events, but we just got our ASSES KICKED!"
You feel the portal locked down again as the Warlock is able to close it
off for the evening giving a respite to Ateraan.
<Religion> Oliian says quietly but in a manner her voice carries, "Waylumi
these times are troubling. Several people many of us cared for have
been taken from us. From the dahkoar priest, to the warrior. From
the soldier to the waylumi priestess. We each know at least one of
these, and we morn their death in our own ways, but we must set
aside this grief in this great time of need. We must respect them
for their assistance, even though they gave the ultimate cost. Give
us strength, wisdom, and power during this war. We can't succeed
without you, be with us. Thank you for all your help thus far, and
your help to come. Thank you for all your blessings, and your love.
All of the gods we all ask you to help us all. We need all we can,
and all differences set aside in this war. waylumi guide and bless
us all.
In the final aftermath the defenders of Ateraan along with the
Warlock were able to release a mighty spell that stopped the
onslaught and turned the invaders back. Unfortunately these
last few hours of the transcript were lost.
====================------ The Return of the Warlock ------====================
You envision the matrix and energy travels through each line above
you. The lines bend and warp into the shape of the pentagon all the
while sizzling with power. As the pentagon forms you begin to see
the shape of a being who appears as a form of light descending from
the center of the lines of power that make up the pentagon.
You sense that a story is about to unfold before you and you should
remain where you are to witness the vision of the Grand Master Warlock.
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<<<<< Time Passes >>>>>
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The being in light solidifies and stands before you. Standing just
over six feet, this man portrays wisdom and power. A silver blue aura
radiatesaround his body giving him the appearance that he is an illusion,
yet hismovement and stature betray this facade. He has jet black eyes
but the iris is silver and glows with an inner mysticism. His hair is
long and flowing with the color of dark sand, black with hints of grey.
He is carrying the body of a female and as he kneels down he lays
the female on the ground in almost a sacred fashion and waving his
hand entombs her in some form of mystical casing. He straightens
and looks at the sky a moment before looking back at you.
You look down at the body on the ground:
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You see a female malor,
She has long, black hair.
Her eyes are closed.
Hovering near death this malor woman's skin is pale despite
the natural dark countenance. Her hair is a flowing black
that is tinged with gold at the temples. Her eyes are closed
and her lips appear nearly blue. Her body is long and athletic
but hidden by the blue robe she is wrapped in. She appears
asleep but you cannot tell if she is breathing. A mystical
aura of blue energy surrounds her body.
She is wrapped in a blue robe.
She is surrounded by bright blue energy.
She is nearly dead.
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The Grand Master Warlock begins speaking to you and his voice is
like unto a single note and then a chord of notes to your mind:
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Beings of this world. I have come from beyond the stars from a distant
world on a mission critical to the survival of our galaxy...nay, our
universe. I am a traveler of time and space and my journey has cost me
more than you will be able to understand. I am from my future, but
somehow your past. I still do not fully understand this phenomenon but
somehow I have come here before, reversed in time, and have returned
here in another time. In other words, I have been here before.
I have only been able to make these travels through the teachings and
powers of a being known as the Oracle of the Cosmos. This being is an
entity of the mind, spirit, and flow who has evolved into something
beyond mortality. Perhaps immortality, if immortality can be gauged
and referenced in our limited terms. I know know for in the words of
the Oracle, no thing is eternal. Even so, I have learned the ways of
power and magic, mysticism and spirit, I am a follower of the flow
of time and space, of the lines of the spacial matrix, of the mysteries
of universe. As such I have command of the rifts in space that allow
me to traverse from world to world, but not at cost.
For I am not alone in these secrets or abilities. The enemies of the
Oracle. Yeah, the very enemies of the Gods, for they have contempt
for the Light and the Darkness. They have contempt for the Spirit
Gods of each World. They are an immense destructive force for of
the Universe and they will not stop until they destroy or conquer
all. For as I judge such things, each world they conquer or enslave
gains them power at the core of their existence. My world was in their
path and the story of its destruction I shall tell you.
The Master Warlock pauses in his story seeking in your eyes the
depth of commitment you may have to hear the rest of his words.
His eyes flash again in a strange fashion, almost as if he knows
far more than he is telling and were you to see what he has seen
you might shrink from the insanity. Yet he continues his narrative...
Many decades ago I was learning the mastery of my skills. A
student of the mind, spirit, body I was. A teacher of the flow
and a gatherer of powers. It was clear that I had the talents
beyond most and I rose quickly in my studies and abilities.
Soon I was a powerful Shaman of unique gifts and I was known
as a Master of my Arts and a power to be reckoned with.
And then came the Visitor. The Guide. The Teacher. He appeared
to me as a dream or vision, but his existence was real. He told
me and those with me of another that was his polar opposite.
That this nemesis was more than just an avatar of evil, that it
was a destroyer incarnate. He explained that this avatar was at
the foundation of the destruction of planets by beings of another
dimension and that our world was in extreme danger. He knew that
we understood the Flow better than any of our planet and for this
cause he told us to find powers to enable us to combat this force
that surely would come in time and to my world for destruction.
This force, the Enemy as he called it, was said to use the same
spacial matrix to travel from dimension to dimension, through
time and space, and he knew that we were the ones that could
learn this same power and were unafraid to tap into whatever
sources were possible. We accepted the threat and for years we
searched all avenues of power. We looked to the Light and the
Dark, to religion and magic, to spirit and mind. We were
unafraid to delve into the dangerous areas of power.
In an effort to speak to the largest of the practitioners of
power on our planet, called Teciann, a group of our earlier
masters met with the Arch Druids of Darcelonea. This was the
capital city of the Empire of Teciann. These beings were
powerful with schools of learning and academies of study.
They were formed of thousands of practitioners of magic.
Though powerful of spell and arts, they were limited of vision
and mind. We were relegated to a relatively young Master, a
minor functionary of the Arch Druids. I can only suppose we were
feared as evil and dark of purpose. Nevertheless, this young
Master was not without vision and foresight. She was cautious
but open to our words and she left with me and a score of
elves to learn what we knew and study with us.
The Grand Master Warlock kneels down and
places a hand on the body near his feet.
Her name was Tarmareen.
The Grand Master Warlock stands again releasing
the body and closes his eyes for a moment.
Years went by and we studied all manner of powers. We delved
into the darkest secrets and soon the elves with us began to
change for the forces used caused a dark casting on them and
when this occurred Tarmareen urged for a return to the
Darcelonea for discussion with her Masters. I argued against
it, knowing that we had to uncover our masteries on our own,
but she was persuasive and by then we had become...close.
In the end I acquiesced to her wishes and a dozen of us
including some of the dark elves returned. They met with
appalled disgust. Tarmareen was cast out and designated a
witch and the elves were then called the warped and hunted.
They were viewed as a precursor to the odd appearances of
the creatures of destruction and might that were beginning
to appear in areas distant to Darcelonea and destroy and
then vanish. Tarmareen was told that a war was coming and
it was clear the Druids were ramping up for whatever the
Oracle had previously warned me of many years earlier.
Tarmareen returned with only half her group. The others.
We do not know what became of them, but from that point
forward we became the Warlocks of Teciann and isolated
ourselves from these foolish political authoritarians.
In the years that transpired it was clear to our group
that we needed to learn more of the cosmic matrix and the
ability to travel. This was for two reasons. First, to
gain powers and insights from other worlds. Second, to
find an escape should we fail to stop the Enemy on this
planet. As I was considered the most learned and gifted,
I took Tarmareen and four others with me to scour the
planets we could reach and find whatever powers would aid
us in discovering this Enemy and turning it.
We knew that no help would come from the other wielders
and practitioners of powers on our planet as all were
beginning to look for answers that they could not find
and fear was the benefactor in a world that lacked trust.
As soon as my small group left Teciann through the lines
of the rift we were beset upon by creatures of another
dimension. Having never battled in the space time
continuum we were at a disadvantage and two of my party
were lost forcing us into an escape to an alternative
location or perish. We retreated to a small life
sustaining moon and realized we had gone back in time.
It took nearly a decade to find our way to another, far
distant planet. When we arrived this planet was at the
end of a chaotic struggle for supremacy by the Light and
Darkness. We spent several decades living on this planet
and developing some of the early pioneers of our methods,
Tamareen, myself, and the two dark elves that had survived.
Communities were developing and groups forming. We assisted
for some time in this, but as is our way, we also stayed
distant, separate. We learned in time as we studied and
increased our powers that this planet was known as Ateraan.
When we were fully prepared we traveled again through the
rift along the spacial matrix time line back to our own world.
As we arrived in our own time we were joined in a colossal
battle for the planet. Most of the planet was destroyed and
it was clear that our only change was to engage in a fight
to escape. Our order was no more, having been destroyed
or having fled we did not know.
In our flight the remaining dark elves, masters of their
art, fell. Tarmareen was mortally wounded when she sought
to protect the escape of her younger brother, a young
acolyte of the druidic order that somehow found a way to
escape along the lines of power. I can only surmise he
had help from the Oracle as no one of that order had the
knowledge or power of interstellar travel. Even so,
Tarmareen barely protected him and I can only surmise
he perished in his escape along with my companions.
I am here, returned to the same world that accepted me
years ago, but my time is short. I am here only to
leave you with the same message given me by the Oracle.
That is: seek out the powers you may find. I speak to
those of you how are like unto Tarmareen and myself.
Those who know the flow and seek to learn from it.
If you join with others or share the secrets of the
pentagon it is at your discretion, but know this:
betrayal is as real as any other threat that you will
face and sharing knowledge is as dangerous as sharing
your mind to an enemy. I leave you with this place
on your world. This place to meditate and grow in
the flow that you have learned. I built it millennia
ago and hid it with my powers. It is now yours as a
place of envision, meditation and learning.
I wish you luck on your journey, perhaps we shall meet
again, but perhaps not. I go forth alone now to find
the answers to these beings of awesome power.
These beings that destroyed my world and...
The Grand Master Warlock looks down at Tarmareen.
...the love of my life.
A lonely journey, I will not rest until I have found my inner peace.
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A beam of light appears around the Grand
Master Warlock and explodes up into the sky.
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[**** THE END ****]
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