--- deliantra/server/pod/books.pod 2010/04/10 02:03:11 1.30 +++ deliantra/server/pod/books.pod 2010/08/12 01:37:09 1.39 @@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ Gorlin Mark Wedel -Marc Lehmann +Marc Lehmann +Robin Redeker Lalo Martins Yann Chachkoff Gros @@ -17,7 +18,7 @@ http://wiki.metalforge.net/ Each =head1 should become its own book. - + =end comment @@ -486,12 +487,12 @@ The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction of a fire and a water elemental. It was built by the tenth Commander of Euthville, Farkennis, as a gift for the 18th Birthday of his daughter, -Sannista. That's the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from +Sannistra. That's the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from Euthville, and that he used to get to Khelens. Giusitta the Verbous then sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it "somewhere in the mountains of Euth". -So I *guess* she would have put it there, although I'm not *sure*. Many +So I I she would have put it there, although I'm not I. Many people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the ruined city, but now that I've discovered those two caves, I'd rather bet on them - it seems more logical. @@ -2040,6 +2041,28 @@ 座席 zaseki seat +=head1 The Spectre Mountain + +When you travel borth from Scorn to Euthville, and then the same distance +to the west, you will arrive at the Spectre Mountain. + +It is thought that it got it's name from wandering spectres that were +often seen in this area, although the exact origin of the name cannot be +reconstructed for sure today. + +Even in ancient times this area was known for the rich veins of the +spectrolite mineral that you can find there - in fact, the mineral +actually got it's name from the mountain. + +While it is a well-known area today, it was not till Hanur Sknorson's +travels in EK 8333 that it became generally known that the Spectre +Mountain is actually an enourmous ring-shaped mountain, only at one side +is it disturbed by a river. + +To mine the mineral you should find a cave and go deep down, as the +mountains have been mined extensively. + + =head1 The Mineral Brazilianite Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Brazilianite. @@ -2128,10 +2151,10 @@ of course with a more rock-like texture). Since the mineral is so worthless but yet so common, miners often say "Oh -Flog!" when they get Phlogopite instead something more wealthy. It was -named after the minor goddess of Flog, one of the beings miners often pray -to ensure (as they think) their survival. Apparently she does not care -much about her name being used as an obvious invective... +Flog!" when they get Phlogopite instead something more valuable. It was +named after the minor goddess of Flog, one of the beings that miners often +pray to, to ensure (as they think) their survival. Apparently she does not +care much about her name being used as an obvious invective... The biggest value of Phlogopite lies in its beauty, in which it is considerably lacking, so it isn't worth all that much. At least it can be @@ -2164,7 +2187,8 @@ colour with dark corners. It is named after the only place where it can be found naturally, the -Spectre mountain ring. +Spectre mountain ring. Having been mined for centuries, however, it can +now only be found in mindes deep under ground, however. The value of Spectrolite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued with its energy improve the wearer's brightness, making him or her @@ -2174,3 +2198,31 @@ The Spectre mountain ring is, surprisingly, a ring-mountain north of Scorn. +=head1 The Gravedigger + +All around the world adventurers, wizards, explorers and warriors are killed +by the dangers they are exposed to. And while they are riddling with the Gods +in Nimbus the world has one more gravestone that needs to be take care of. + +You might wonder: Who takes care of them? Why are they disappearing? + +The gravedigger family takes care of them! The long line of gravediggers have +devoted themselves to look after the remains people leave. + +Of course you can help the gravedigger to do his work. You can sell him your +gravestones or the gravestones of others. He will pay you well for your +troubles. + +You can find the gravedigger in the south of the city of Navar. + +The amount the gravedigger pays you depends on the fame the dead +adventurer has gained and also partially on the inscription on the +gravestone. + +Even for the most unexperienced adventurer's gravestone you will receive +at least 10 gold. High level adventurer's gravestones will pay even +better, you can get up to 37 platinum for your efforts! + +But be warned, gravestones by those who killed themselves by suicide are +not welcome! +