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Seers proclaimed a time of great destruction. General panic ensued.
Seers proclaimed a time of great destruction. General panic ensued.


During the month of Letum the single moon of Aetherius suffered a cataclysmic event of massive proportions. The moon shattered into three separate entities, threatening to destroy the fragile planet beneath it. Gravitational pulls caused raging floods, horrible earthquakes, and deadly weather events.
During the month of Letum, the single moon of [[Aetherius]] suffered a cataclysmic event of massive proportions. The moon shattered into three separate entities, threatening to destroy the fragile planet beneath it. Gravitational pulls caused raging floods, horrible earthquakes, and deadly weather events.


In time the planet recovered and adjusted to the trauma, but not without a
In time the planet recovered and adjusted to the trauma, but not without a
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Scholars and academics determined the force of the shattering moon tore at
Scholars and academics determined the force of the shattering moon tore at
the fabric of reality, releasing forces referred to as magick into the land.
the fabric of reality, releasing forces referred to as [[magick]] into the land.
In addition, the moons themselves influenced the world beneath them. The moons
In addition, the [[moons]] themselves influenced the world beneath them. The moons
tend to share the firmament, although at times their orbits bring a moon
tend to share the firmament, although at times their orbits bring a moon
closer, allowing its influence to bear more fully upon the land.
closer, allowing its influence to bear more fully upon the land.
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of death as fear of the unknown ran rampant.
of death as fear of the unknown ran rampant.


=== Moradeim ===
'''[[Moradeim]]''' - The Moon of Change. As it travels close to Aetherius, strange
Moradeim - The Moon of Change. As it travels close to Aetherius, strange
mutations and changes occur. It is accredited with the creation of many
mutations and changes occur. It is accredited with the creation of many
races across the land.
[[races]] across the land.


=== Sukhder ===
'''[[Sukhder]]''' - The Moon of Terror. Disaster and evil follow in the wake of this
Sukhder - The Moon of Terror. Disaster and evil follow in the wake of this
moon when it travels too close to the planet beneath it.
moon when it travels too close to the planet beneath it.


=== Aryana ===
'''[[Aryana]]''' - The Moon of Life. This moon is considered a good omen by all in the
Aryana - The Moon of Life. This moon is considered a good omen by all in the
land, bringing luck and prosperity to the peoples of Aetherius.
land, bringing luck and prosperity to the peoples of Aetherius.


== The Fall of Caanae - Year 100 AA ==
== The Fall of Caanae - Year 100 AA ==


The first signs of the Awakening came to bear on Caanae. Without warning, an
The first signs of [[the Awakening]] came to bear on [[Caanae]]. Without warning, an
incredible force, consisting of hundreds of thousands of green-skinned
incredible [[Horde|force]], consisting of hundreds of thousands of green-skinned
beasts, massive giants and muscular trolls swept down from the eastern
beasts, massive giants and muscular trolls swept down from the eastern
mountains into the fertile valley. In a single day they marched through the
mountains into the fertile valley. In a single day they marched through the
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Those who managed to escape either fled westward into the forests or south
Those who managed to escape either fled westward into the forests or south
to the city of Stavenn, in search of refuge. Shocked at the ease with which
to the city of [[Stavenn]], in search of refuge. Shocked at the ease with which
these unknown invaders destroyed Caanae, the Stavennite city leaders eagerly
these unknown invaders destroyed Caanae, the Stavennite city leaders eagerly
took them in, looking to swell their numbers in case of a second invasion.
took them in, looking to swell their numbers in case of a second invasion.
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During this period in time, the ruling triumvirate of Stavenn noted an
During this period in time, the ruling triumvirate of Stavenn noted an
alarming increase in the use of magick within city limits. Gautier Lajos, a
alarming increase in the use of magick within city limits. [[Gautier Lajos]], a
staunch protester of the mystic art's use, and a member of the High Council,
staunch protester of the mystic art's use, and a member of the High Council,
advocated a law to disallow the use of magick within the walls of his
advocated a law to disallow the use of magick within the walls of his
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this sentiment. In the year 150 AA, a law doing just that was passed.
this sentiment. In the year 150 AA, a law doing just that was passed.


Unbeknownst to their friends and citymates, Ayasha and Galen Gazali, two
Unbeknownst to their friends and citymates, [[Ayasha Gazali|Ayasha]] and [[Galen Gazali]], two
seemingly upstanding citizens of the great city of Stavenn, had uncovered
seemingly upstanding citizens of the great city of Stavenn, had uncovered
the secrets of magick. Due to the law, and the general distrust of magick
the secrets of magick. Due to the law, and the general distrust of magick
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And so, their secret sect of magick went unnoticed for about five years
And so, their secret sect of magick went unnoticed for about five years
under the rule of Lajos and his Anti-Magick law. Around the year 154, a
under the rule of Lajos and his [[Anti-Magick]] law. Around the year 154, a
newcomer arrived in the city of Stavenn, one Lucien Pia. His fantastical
newcomer arrived in the city of Stavenn, one [[Lucien Pia]]. His fantastical
stories of magick led to mass hysteria within the walls of Stavenn. The
stories of magick led to mass hysteria within the walls of Stavenn. The
people became fanatically anti-magick, jumping at shadows, incriminating the
people became fanatically anti-magick, jumping at shadows, incriminating the
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actual practitioners.
actual practitioners.


By some strange twist of fate, Ayasha and Galen Gazali were spared in this
By some strange twist of fate, Ayasha and Galen were spared in this
hysteria. The couple, and those of their sect who had survived, vowed not to
hysteria. The couple, and those of their sect who had survived, vowed not to
let their comrades murders be in vain. They banded together as the
let their comrades murders be in vain. They banded together as the
Noctusari, worshipping Nemesis.
[[Noctusari]], worshipping [[Nemesis]], the Goddess of Wrath.


Around the year 165 AA, Valencia Pyralis, a Noctusari, decided to branch out.
Around the year 165 AA, [[Valencia Pyralis]], a Noctusari, decided to branch out.
Leaving the city of Stavenn with those who supported her, she called her
Leaving the city of Stavenn with those who supported her, she called her
gathering the Wytchen, shamans of the highest degree. They journeyed to the wilderness
gathering the [[Wytchen]], shamans of the highest degree. They journeyed to the wilderness
and there they remained.
and there they remained.


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In the year 200 AA the powers-that-be dispatched scouting parties in all
In the year 200 AA the powers-that-be dispatched scouting parties in all
directions from their city in order to learn more about the surrounding
directions from their city in order to learn more about the surrounding
areas. A seasoned explorer named Jaden Magnar led one Stavennite party to
areas. A seasoned explorer named [[Jaden Magnar]] led one Stavennite party to
the north of the city.
the north of the city.


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village elder came to them.
village elder came to them.


The Elder, who introduced himself as Ilom Marcell, explained how this
The Elder, who introduced himself as [[Ilom Marcell]], explained how this
settlement was composed of the descendants of the fallen city of Caanae.
[[Kinsarmar|settlement]] was composed of the descendants of the fallen city of Caanae.
They now called themselves Kinsarmarians. Marcell asked where these
They now called themselves Kinsarmarians. Marcell asked where these
newcomers hailed from, and upon hearing the word Stavenn uttered,
newcomers hailed from, and upon hearing the word Stavenn uttered,
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With the indignation of being chased from Kinsarmar still at the forefront
With the indignation of being chased from Kinsarmar still at the forefront
of the Stavennites' minds, Kinsarmar had become a point of great interest
of the Stavennites' minds, Kinsarmar had become a point of great interest
for the city. Mahina Idris, the head of Stavenn's council, pondered the
for the city. [[Mahina Idris]], the head of Stavenn's council, pondered the
small village. She compared the size of Stavenn's army to that of Kinsarmar.
small village. She compared the size of Stavenn's army to that of Kinsarmar.


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sheer numbers of the invading army overwhelmed them.
sheer numbers of the invading army overwhelmed them.


Adding insult to injury, Misae Jerica, a prominent official in Stavenn, was
Adding insult to injury, [[Misae Jerica]], a prominent official in Stavenn, was
appointed as the governor of Kinsarmar, and a stiff tax imposed upon the
appointed as the governor of Kinsarmar, and a stiff tax imposed upon the
people. A small uprising led by the village elder, Ilom Marcell was quickly
people. A small uprising led by the village elder, Ilom Marcell was quickly
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Kinsarmar had become a city without hope. Occupying forces had taken control
Kinsarmar had become a city without hope. Occupying forces had taken control
of all buildings, reducing the citizens to survival in small, make-shift
of all buildings, reducing the citizens to survival in small, make-shift
structures. Lyria, a young Kinsarmar woman, was less than happy with her lot
structures. [[Lyria]], a young Kinsarmar woman, was less than happy with her lot
in life as a slave in her own village.
in life as a slave in her own village.


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the officials within hours. Her daring actions inspired other Kinsarmarians,
the officials within hours. Her daring actions inspired other Kinsarmarians,
who slaughtered the remaining overseers and officials in what was later called
who slaughtered the remaining overseers and officials in what was later called
the Night of Morr's Embrace.
the [[Night of Morr's Embrace]].


This act of rebellion liberated Kinsarmar, but Stavenn could not ignore this
This act of rebellion liberated Kinsarmar, but Stavenn could not ignore this
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of Stavenn against the northerners, a small band of pacifists rebelled against
of Stavenn against the northerners, a small band of pacifists rebelled against
the current leadership through protests. The people were quickly subdued, and
the current leadership through protests. The people were quickly subdued, and
those who were not slain were exiled, marched to the edge of the Shaahri
those who were not slain were exiled, marched to the edge of the [[Shaahri Desert]] and left to die. After several days of travel, the few straggling
Desert and left to die. After several days of travel, the few straggling
survivors happened across a fertile oasis. Finding all they needed to make do,
survivors happened across a fertile oasis. Finding all they needed to make do,
the survivors managed to form a small settlement, which became known as
the survivors managed to form a small settlement, which became known as
Antioch.
[[Antioch]].


== The Akrabi - Year 350 AA ==
== The Akrabi - Year 350 AA ==
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them to the desert in the first place. Over time they were slowly accepted,
them to the desert in the first place. Over time they were slowly accepted,
and a new breed of men began to live alongside the human, known as the
and a new breed of men began to live alongside the human, known as the
Akrabi.
[[akrabi]].


== The Forest Races - Year 400 AA ==
== The Forest Races - Year 400 AA ==
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within days. Looking to establish communications with these forest warriors,
within days. Looking to establish communications with these forest warriors,
city leaders dispatched small parties into the southern woods. It was there
city leaders dispatched small parties into the southern woods. It was there
that two new races were revealed to the explorers: the Elves and Lycaeans.
that two new races were revealed to the explorers: the [[elves]] and [[Lycaean|lycaeans]].


The story that was uncovered began soon after the destruction of Caanae.
The story that was uncovered began soon after the destruction of Caanae.
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ability to manipulate the forests about them, and call the flora and fauna
ability to manipulate the forests about them, and call the flora and fauna
to action. These forestal races, finding their hearts in Nature, were known
to action. These forestal races, finding their hearts in Nature, were known
from then on as Arboreals, and they worshipped Asaka, Goddess of the Wild.
from then on as [[Arboreals]], and they worshipped [[Asaka]], Goddess of the Wild.


One older Kinsarmar scout noticed that among the council of forest dwellers
One older Kinsarmar scout noticed that among the council of forest dwellers
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Lyria had run for miles until she collapsed in the forest, wounded and
Lyria had run for miles until she collapsed in the forest, wounded and
exhausted from the losing battle. The Elves had taken her into their care
exhausted from the losing battle. The elves had taken her into their care
and soon she too felt the effects of the Moon of Change. This forest was
and soon she too felt the effects of the Moon of Change. This forest was
named the Khandava Forest and held the strongest magickal forces of any
named the [[Khandava Forest]] and held the strongest magickal forces of any
wilderness area in Aetherius. One night, when the three moons were full, she
wilderness area in Aetherius. One night, when the three moons were full, she
felt the first changes pulse through her veins. The howl of a wolf was heard
felt the first changes pulse through her veins. The howl of a wolf was heard
in the distance, and in that lone cry, she felt a bond that would never be
in the distance, and in that lone cry, she felt a bond that would never be
broken from that moment. She had become the first Lycaean, and the other
broken from that moment. She had become the first lycaean, and the other
rebels that had come with her soon changed as well, beginning this new and
rebels that had come with her soon changed as well, beginning this new and
ferocious race. It was Lyria who had convinced the Elves and Lycaeans to
ferocious race. It was Lyria who had convinced the elves and lycaeans to
take up arms against Stavenn, knowing their forests could surely have been
take up arms against Stavenn, knowing their forests could surely have been
next in their conquest of the land.
next in their conquest of the land.
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embraced their newfound skills with relish.
embraced their newfound skills with relish.


An ambitious elf named Darrin felt compassion for the plight of the
An ambitious elf named [[Darrin]] felt compassion for the plight of the
Kinsarmar people, so he ventured out of his forest home to explore the rest
Kinsarmar people, so he ventured out of his forest home to explore the rest
of Aetherius. The life in the bustle of the city suited him very well, and
of Aetherius. The life in the bustle of the city suited him very well, and
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respect in Kinsarmar; some were in awe of his skill and others simply feared
respect in Kinsarmar; some were in awe of his skill and others simply feared
the immense power that he could wield. Those that learned magick soon formed
the immense power that he could wield. Those that learned magick soon formed
the great guild of the Mages with Darrin as its leader.
the great guild of the [[Mages]] with Darrin as its leader.


Over time, Darrin's lineage began physically changing to adapt to the city
Over time, Darrin's lineage began physically changing to adapt to the city
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life of the military, or other occupations. They lost their affinity towards
life of the military, or other occupations. They lost their affinity towards
Nature, but gained an even stronger understanding of Magick. The people of
Nature, but gained an even stronger understanding of Magick. The people of
Kinsarmar called this new race the Sidhe. The spirit of exploration that
Kinsarmar called this new race the [[sidhe]]. The spirit of exploration that
flowed through Darrin's veins was still strong in the Sidhe and many of them
flowed through Darrin's veins was still strong in the Sidhe and many of them
moved on to live in other cities and travel to all corners of Aetherius.
moved on to live in other cities and travel to all corners of Aetherius.


A second guild, the Lorekeepers, evolved from the Mages of Kinsarmar. They
A second guild, the [[Lorekeepers]], evolved from the Mages of Kinsarmar. They
used their magickal powers to create strong defenses against the possible
used their magickal powers to create strong defenses against the possible
onslaught of Stavenn and the great hordes, and they became masters of the
onslaught of Stavenn and the [[the Horde|great hordes]], and they became masters of the
sword. To be a Lorekeeper was an honor and many citizens of Kinsarmar
sword. To be a Lorekeeper was an honor and many citizens of Kinsarmar
strived to have the strength and understanding necessary for such a
strived to have the strength and understanding necessary for such a
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The primitive races that thrived only for the destruction and exploitation
The primitive races that thrived only for the destruction and exploitation
of others for their own survival lived in the dark caverns that dotted the
of others for their own survival lived in the dark caverns that dotted the
mountains. This collection of orcs, ogres and trolls was called the Horde,
mountains. This collection of [[orcs]], [[ogres]] and [[trolls]] was called the Horde,
and it was said that the majority of their homes lay in the Gongen
and it was said that the majority of their homes lay in the [[Gongen Mountains]]. These foul creatures festered in the mountains, enslaving weaker
Mountains. These foul creatures festered in the mountains, enslaving weaker
races that happened to cross their sinister path. After using up the
races that happened to cross their sinister path. After using up the
resources of the mountains around them, they plotted to overtake Kinsarmar
resources of the mountains around them, they plotted to overtake Kinsarmar
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tap. When the Stavenn guard reached the mighty jungles, they discovered a
tap. When the Stavenn guard reached the mighty jungles, they discovered a
hidden race. Not only had Moradeim affected the human races, but the
hidden race. Not only had Moradeim affected the human races, but the
creatures of the wild had also evolved into sophisticated beings. The Kohdon
creatures of the wild had also evolved into sophisticated beings. The [[Kohdon]]
were reminiscent of reptilians that had grown to nearly the same size as
were reminiscent of reptilians that had grown to nearly the same size as
humans. A myriad of colors reflected from their protective scales, often
humans. A myriad of colors reflected from their protective scales, often
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immeasurable ferocity, the army of Akrabi soldiers laid waste to the
immeasurable ferocity, the army of Akrabi soldiers laid waste to the
southern flank of the Horde army. A single unit of Antiochians, known as
southern flank of the Horde army. A single unit of Antiochians, known as
Wardancers, slew the Horde ten to one. Their deadly blades and skillful
[[Wardancers]], slew the Horde ten to one. Their deadly blades and skillful
maneuvers, dances of war, cut through the fleeing masses with ease. From the
maneuvers, dances of war, cut through the fleeing masses with ease. From the
west, the howl of the wolf heralded the coming of the Lycaean forces. These
west, the howl of the wolf heralded the coming of the Lycaean forces. These
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Once again the Horde was repelled and forced back to the Gongen Mountains.
Once again the Horde was repelled and forced back to the Gongen Mountains.
Retreating with haste, the Horde abandoned the slaves they had used to tear
Retreating with haste, the Horde abandoned the slaves they had used to tear
at Kinsarmar's walls. These creatures were called the Dwarves. Amazed by
at Kinsarmar's walls. These creatures were called the [[Dwarves]]. Amazed by
their sudden freedom, the Dwarves experienced mixed emotions. Some of them
their sudden freedom, the Dwarves experienced mixed emotions. Some of them
fled after the Horde, unable to imagine survival without their violent
fled after the Horde, unable to imagine survival without their violent
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Their surprise would not end here, however. Out of the waves strode several
Their surprise would not end here, however. Out of the waves strode several
lean figures, to the shock of the scouts. They introduced themselves as the
lean figures, to the shock of the scouts. They introduced themselves as the
Lamira in a foreign tongue, but after many hours of effort they picked up
[[Lamira]] in a foreign tongue, but after many hours of effort they picked up
the language of Aetherius, being a highly intelligent race. Behind their
the language of Aetherius, being a highly intelligent race. Behind their
ears laid several rows of gills that gave them the ability to swim through
ears laid several rows of gills that gave them the ability to swim through
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bordering the Gongens to serve as a defense while keeping an eye on their
bordering the Gongens to serve as a defense while keeping an eye on their
enemies, the Horde. With amazing speed and efficiency the Dwarves construct
enemies, the Horde. With amazing speed and efficiency the Dwarves construct
a mighty underground fortress, known as Kaark'Krazul. This fortress is
a mighty underground fortress, known as [[Kaark'Krazul]]. This fortress is
complex and intricate, supplying the inhabitants with a variety of places to
complex and intricate, supplying the inhabitants with a variety of places to
live happily and train for battle. Using it as a base to combat the Horde,
live happily and train for battle. Using it as a base to combat the Horde,
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scarred the surrounding countryside. The raids made by the armies of
scarred the surrounding countryside. The raids made by the armies of
Kaark'Krazul uncovered not only scores of Dwarven slaves, but areas of
Kaark'Krazul uncovered not only scores of Dwarven slaves, but areas of
horrible conditions fittingly dubbed the Dregs, hidden away in the deep
horrible conditions fittingly dubbed the [[Dregs]], hidden away in the deep
recesses of the Horde's many pits and caves. In these festering holes, the
recesses of the Horde's many pits and caves. In these festering holes, the
dwarves found a horrible, depressing sight. Caged and abused to the brink of
dwarves found a horrible, depressing sight. Caged and abused to the brink of
hundreds of small, lithe humanoid creatures had been trapped. Known
hundreds of small, lithe humanoid creatures had been trapped. Known
as the Gnomes, they were bred as food and enslaved after their ancestors had
as the [[Gnomes]], they were bred as food and enslaved after their ancestors had
been captured by the Horde centuries ago.
been captured by the Horde centuries ago.


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== The Enemy Within - Year 1000 AA ==
== The Enemy Within - Year 1000 AA ==


It happened in the year 1000 AA that Asa Grady, a citizen of Stavenn, took
It happened in the year 1000 AA that [[Asa Grady]], a citizen of Stavenn, took
a late-night stroll through his beloved hometown. Unsuspecting, he headed
a late-night stroll through his beloved hometown. Unsuspecting, he headed
towards the hub of the town. However, as he neared the government buildings,
towards the hub of the town. However, as he neared the government buildings,
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After a few moments, a figure stepped up to the head of the table normally
After a few moments, a figure stepped up to the head of the table normally
used by the government to deliberate on city issues, and immediately the
used by the government to deliberate on city issues, and immediately the
chanting ceased. The figure was none other than Anoki Fauve, the head of the
chanting ceased. The figure was none other than [[Anoki Fauve]], the head of the
ruling council. Asa's curiosity grew as the figure spoke.
ruling council. Asa's curiosity grew as the figure spoke.


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== The Clerics of Antioch - Year 1100 AA ==
== The Clerics of Antioch - Year 1100 AA ==


Marked by the formation of the Cleric guild within Antioch, missionaries
Marked by the formation of the [[Clerics|Cleric]] guild within Antioch, missionaries
worked outside the city, preaching ways of peace and prosperity to the races
worked outside the city, preaching ways of peace and prosperity to the races
and cities of the land. Preaching that only through unity could the plague
and cities of the land. Preaching that only through unity could the plague
the foul easterners be swept away. Only through cooperation could the
the foul easterners be swept away. Only through cooperation could the
children of the future be assured a life of prosperity. Calling upon the
children of the future be assured a life of prosperity. Calling upon the
holy power of the Gods, they performed many miracles and wonders throughout
holy power of the [[Gods]], they performed many miracles and wonders throughout
the land.
the land.


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to create a stronger spiritual connection with their God. They traveled from
to create a stronger spiritual connection with their God. They traveled from
the walls of Antioch into the seclusion of the nearby mountains. It is there
the walls of Antioch into the seclusion of the nearby mountains. It is there
that these modest Clerics formed the Monestary at Manoa. It becomes known as a
that these modest Clerics formed the [[Manoa|Monestary at Manoa]]. It becomes known as a
haven for those seeking a life of meditation, reclusiveness and perfection.
haven for those seeking a life of meditation, reclusiveness and perfection.


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Soon they held the majority within Stavenn's ruling council once more, the
Soon they held the majority within Stavenn's ruling council once more, the
head of which, Acacia Farrell, also served as a high-ranking member of the
head of which, [[Acacia Farrell]], also served as a high-ranking member of the
sect. Once their positions were secure, they prepared plans to take over
sect. Once their positions were secure, they prepared plans to take over
the city. Members of their sect were trained in the arts of combat, and
the city. Members of their sect were trained in the arts of combat, and
became known as the Diavlous, a guard fiercely loyal to the Noctusari.
became known as the [[Diavlous]], a guard fiercely loyal to the Noctusari.


Finally, Acacia and the rest of the council called a city meeting within the
Finally, Acacia and the rest of the council called a city meeting within the
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went on to explain that the city was now under their rule.
went on to explain that the city was now under their rule.


Suddenly, Mordecai Vega, a long-time citizen of Stavenn spoke up. He
Suddenly, [[Mordecai Vega]], a long-time citizen of Stavenn spoke up. He
attempted to rally the citizens to cleanse their great city of its Noctusari
attempted to rally the citizens to cleanse their great city of its Noctusari
filth. Several of the attendees rose to the occasion, and as they neared the
filth. Several of the attendees rose to the occasion, and as they neared the
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Disgusted with the constant attempts at political control by the Stavennites,
Disgusted with the constant attempts at political control by the Stavennites,
the mayor of Kinsarmar, Bela Nevere, approached his notoriously crafty court
the mayor of Kinsarmar, [[Bela Nevere]], approached his notoriously crafty court
advisor, Sondgroth Suspira, to come up with some solutions. Without delay,
advisor, [[Sondgroth Suspira]], to come up with some solutions. Without delay,
Suspira brought the aging mayor his proposal to form an elite clan of spies
Suspira brought the aging mayor his proposal to form an elite clan of spies
devoted to rooting out Stavenn sympathizers. This group eventually came to be
devoted to rooting out Stavenn sympathizers. This group eventually came to be
known as the Phantoms, because no one knew who any of them were though their
known as the [[Phantoms]], because no one knew who any of them were though their
work soon became legendary as many Stavennites were soon discovered and
work soon became legendary as many Stavennites were soon discovered and
executed.
executed.
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Unbeknownst to the populace of Kinsarmar, a young Phantom by the name of
Unbeknownst to the populace of Kinsarmar, a young Phantom by the name of
Insidian was beginning to gain much influence within the clandestine group. So
[[Insidian]] was beginning to gain much influence within the clandestine group. So
charismatic was this young man that it is said he could bend the minds of
charismatic was this young man that it is said he could bend the minds of
others to his will. Soon Suspira and Insidian found themselves at odds over
others to his will. Soon Suspira and Insidian found themselves at odds over
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small number of his most trusted followers infiltrated Kinsarmar, and together
small number of his most trusted followers infiltrated Kinsarmar, and together
with his agents there murdered the remaining Phantoms in what came to be known
with his agents there murdered the remaining Phantoms in what came to be known
as the Night of Sabotage. Insidian and his followers remained the only keepers
as the [[Night of Sabotage]]. Insidian and his followers remained the only keepers
of the secret arts of sabotage, hypnosis, and toxins, and they became known as
of the secret arts of sabotage, hypnosis, and toxins, and they became known as
The Saboteurs.
The [[Saboteurs]].
 
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