1,415
edits
Difference between revisions of "Second Age"
m
no edit summary
m |
m |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
=== Moradeim === | === 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 === | ||
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 === | ||
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 | ||
| Line 44: | Line 44: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 53: | Line 53: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 59: | Line 59: | ||
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]] 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 | ||
| Line 70: | Line 70: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 84: | Line 84: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 101: | Line 101: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 111: | Line 111: | ||
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, | ||
| Line 129: | Line 129: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 144: | Line 144: | ||
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 | ||
extinguished, all those involved put to death in front of their fellow | extinguished, all those involved put to death in front of their fellow | ||
citizens. | citizens. | ||
| Line 155: | Line 155: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 162: | Line 162: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 182: | Line 182: | ||
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 == | ||
| Line 201: | Line 200: | ||
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 == | ||
| Line 217: | Line 216: | ||
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 [[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. | ||
| Line 229: | Line 228: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 241: | Line 240: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 263: | Line 262: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 269: | Line 268: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 276: | Line 275: | ||
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 great hordes, and they became masters of the | ||
| Line 293: | Line 292: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 318: | Line 316: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 345: | Line 343: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 354: | Line 352: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 390: | Line 388: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 415: | Line 413: | ||
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, | ||
| Line 428: | Line 426: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 446: | Line 444: | ||
== 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, | ||
| Line 457: | Line 455: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 492: | Line 490: | ||
== 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. | ||
| Line 506: | Line 504: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 517: | Line 515: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 533: | Line 531: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 553: | Line 551: | ||
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. | ||
| Line 568: | Line 566: | ||
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 | ||
| Line 584: | Line 582: | ||
Insidian was not lost on the spies within his own group, and decided to take a | Insidian was not lost on the spies within his own group, and decided to take a | ||
bold course of action. On the 13th night of Tenebrae, 1413, Insidian and a | bold course of action. On the 13th night of [[Tenebrae]], 1413, Insidian and a | ||
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]]. | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||