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5	This is the source for some of the books in crossfire, at least, it should become one.	5	This is the source for some of the books in deliantra.
6		6
7	Authors:	7	Authors:
8		8
9	Gorlin <gorlin@freibier.htu.tuwien.ac.at>	9	Gorlin <gorlin@freibier.htu.tuwien.ac.at>
10	Mark Wedel <mwedel@scruznet.com>	10	Mark Wedel <mwedel@scruznet.com>
11	Marc Lehmann <crossfire@schmorp.de>	11	Marc Lehmann <support@deliantra.com>
12	Lalo Martins <lalo.martins@gmail.com>	12	Lalo Martins <lalo.martins@gmail.com>
13	Yann Chachkoff <yann.chachkoff@mailandnews.com>	13	Yann Chachkoff <yann.chachkoff@mailandnews.com>
14	Gros	14	Gros
15		15
16	many stories taken from unknown authors at The Crossfire Wiki	16	many stories taken from unknown authors at The Crossfire Wiki
256		256
257	Around 350 EK: The Story of the Fourth Mariner is written by an unknown author.	257	Around 350 EK: The Story of the Fourth Mariner is written by an unknown author.
258		258
259	435 EK: Colony of Skorn Founded. It would eventualy become the city of Scorn.	259	435 EK: Colony of Skorn Founded. It would eventualy become the city of Scorn.
260		260
261	711 EK: The outpost of Heaven’s Gate is founded.	261	711 EK: The outpost of Heaven's Gate is founded.
262		262
263	=head2 Volume II: Second Millenia EK	263	=head2 Volume II: Second Millenia EK
264		264
265	1223 EK: Ekkis the Drunk leads a disastrous crusade against the Sirens in the southern seas.	265	1223 EK: Ekkis the Drunk leads a disastrous crusade against the Sirens in the southern seas.
266		266
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270		270
271	2287 EK: Battle of Tered - The Kingdom of the Masts is dismantled by Navar.	271	2287 EK: Battle of Tered - The Kingdom of the Masts is dismantled by Navar.
272		272
273	2567 EK: Fernast Fergono, exiled from Navar, leads a famous exploration expedition in the south-east seas.	273	2567 EK: Fernast Fergono, exiled from Navar, leads a famous exploration expedition in the south-east seas.
274		274
275	2765 EK: The city of Heaven’s Gate is burned by pirates.	275	2765 EK: The city of Heaven's Gate is burned by pirates.
276		276
277	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	277	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
278		278
279	=head2 Volume IV: Fourth Millenia EK	279	=head2 Volume IV: Fourth Millenia EK
280		280
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318		318
319	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	319	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
320		320
321	=head2 Volume VIII: Eighth Millenia EK	321	=head2 Volume VIII: Eighth Millenia EK
322		322
323	7124 EK: Harta accidentally creates a Dimensional Grid, connecting the Crossfire Continuum with the Daï-Moh-Nî Dimension.	323	7124 EK: Harta accidentally creates a Dimensional Grid, connecting the Deliantra Continuum with the Daï-Moh-Nî Dimension.
324		324
325	7563 EK: The tower of Melficef the Red explodes.	325	7563 EK: The tower of Melficef the Red explodes.
326		326
327	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	327	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
328		328
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362	=head2 Past and Destruction	362	=head2 Past and Destruction
363		363
364	Ah, Euthville - "City of the Pearl", in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a	364	Ah, Euthville - "City of the Pearl", in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a
365	rather sad story!!	365	rather sad story!!
366		366
367	If you went there about half a millenia ago, you’d have seen something	367	If you went there about half a millenia ago, you'd have seen something
368	very different than the field of haunted ruins it has since become. It	368	very different than the field of haunted ruins it has since become. It
369	was initially founded by a handful of industrious, clever dwarves, that	369	was initially founded by a handful of industrious, clever dwarves, that
370	had found a mystical way to locate fields of precious Karitta, the famous	370	had found a mystical way to locate fields of precious Karitta, the famous
371	metal that is as transparent as a pearl of the North Sea, yet as strong as	371	metal that is as transparent as a pearl of the North Sea, yet as strong as
372	the best irons of Navar.	372	the best irons of Navar.
373		373
374	And thus, they found at the location of Euthville a lot of that raw metal,	374	And thus, they found at the location of Euthville a lot of that raw metal,
375	which quickly made the city one of the richest of all. And for a long	375	which quickly made the city one of the richest of all. And for a long
376	time, it stayed so. The inhabitants of Euthville weren’t interested by	376	time, it stayed so. The inhabitants of Euthville weren't interested by
377	war, work, or anything else too tiresome - they preferred to pay somebody	377	war, work, or anything else too tiresome - they preferred to pay somebody
378	else to do all of this. And with the advanced technical knowledge bring by	378	else to do all of this. And with the advanced technical knowledge bring by
379	the dwarves, working was less and less an issue for them.	379	the dwarves, working was less and less an issue for them.
380		380
381	Yet yhey were facing a problem. All their devices, all their machineries,	381	Yet yhey were facing a problem. All their devices, all their machineries,
382	all their tricks to cheat with nature required energy. Lots of	382	all their tricks to cheat with nature required energy. Lots of
383	energy. They relied first on the strength of horses and donkeys, but it	383	energy. They relied first on the strength of horses and donkeys, but it
384	wasn’t enough. Then, they tamed the dangerous Wyverns of Kal-Durandasi,	384	wasn't enough. Then, they tamed the dangerous Wyverns of Kal-Durandasi,
385	so that the hot lizards would provide them with the full force of their	385	so that the hot lizards would provide them with the full force of their
386	steamy breath. But soon, it wasn’t enough. They also used the hidden	386	steamy breath. But soon, it wasn't enough. They also used the hidden
387	power provided by the Faeries of the Tarniska river, building a dam, so	387	power provided by the Faeries of the Tarniska river, building a dam, so
388	that they could put the invisible horses of water that the sylphids are	388	that they could put the invisible horses of water that the sylphids are
389	rumored to breed in use.	389	rumored to breed in use.
390		390
391	But even so, their hunger for power wasn’t satisfied, and became an	391	But even so, their hunger for power wasn't satisfied, and became an
392	increasing nuisance for them. So, the Commander of Euthville (which was,	392	increasing nuisance for them. So, the Commander of Euthville (which was,
393	more or less, the equivalent to our King at Scorn), finally decided to	393	more or less, the equivalent to our King at Scorn), finally decided to
394	send messengers across the whole Continent, calling the world for a	394	send messengers across the whole Continent, calling the world for a
395	challenge. Whoever would be able to fulfill the needs of Euthvillians of	395	challenge. Whoever would be able to fulfill the needs of Euthvillians of
396	energy would become the new Commander, thus the ruler of the richest city	396	energy would become the new Commander, thus the ruler of the richest city
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398		398
399	Many answered the call, of course, and many failed. Wind, Sun, Stars, even	399	Many answered the call, of course, and many failed. Wind, Sun, Stars, even
400	dwarven beer were proposed, but nothing seemed to be enough. For years,	400	dwarven beer were proposed, but nothing seemed to be enough. For years,
401	wizards tried. And failed.	401	wizards tried. And failed.
402		402
403	And then came a boy. He wasn’t a wizard, nor pretended to be one. He was	403	And then came a boy. He wasn't a wizard, nor pretended to be one. He was
404	young, but the story didn’t kept the record of his name, and some now	404	young, but the story didn't kept the record of his name, and some now
405	think it is because he was damned. Who knows? The Boy sat in the middle	405	think it is because he was damned. Who knows? The Boy sat in the middle
406	of the city, playing with his flute, laughing whenever he saw one of the	406	of the city, playing with his flute, laughing whenever he saw one of the
407	demonstrations the powerful wizards and engineers failing again and again.	407	demonstrations the powerful wizards and engineers failing again and again.
408		408
409	After several days, the Commander noticed the Boy, and said: "who	409	After several days, the Commander noticed the Boy, and said: "who
410	are you to laugh, you, who has only a flute ?" "I have only a	410	are you to laugh, you, who has only a flute ?" "I have only a
411	flute for sure - but there’s more in my simple pipe than in those	411	flute for sure - but there's more in my simple pipe than in those
412	legions of wizards." "Really ?" said the Commander, half-laughing,	412	legions of wizards." "Really ?" said the Commander, half-laughing,
413	half-curious, "so you think you can solve my challenge ?"	413	half-curious, "so you think you can solve my challenge ?"
414		414
415	The Boy smiled. "Not only I can, but I shall - and my price will be	415	The Boy smiled. "Not only I can, but I shall - and my price will be
416	quite acceptable to give you the energy you need." "And that would	416	quite acceptable to give you the energy you need." "And that would
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423	the depth. The fountain that stood in the middle of the place crumbled,	423	the depth. The fountain that stood in the middle of the place crumbled,
424	leaving a great hole from which flames emerged. But the fire seemed to	424	leaving a great hole from which flames emerged. But the fire seemed to
425	dance at the rythm of the music itself.	425	dance at the rythm of the music itself.
426		426
427	The Boy then said to the Commander: "As long as you keep playing for	427	The Boy then said to the Commander: "As long as you keep playing for
428	the Demons there, at least 23 hours each day, you’ll get them to make	428	the Demons there, at least 23 hours each day, you'll get them to make
429	whatever you need." And he gave them the score, took a brand new silver	429	whatever you need." And he gave them the score, took a brand new silver
430	flute, and left, and never was seen again at Euthville.	430	flute, and left, and never was seen again at Euthville.
431		431
432	At first, things seemed fine, and the Commander couldn’t believe his	432	At first, things seemed fine, and the Commander couldn't believe his
433	luck, as a pipe was a feeble price to pay for such a powerful recipe of	433	luck, as a pipe was a feeble price to pay for such a powerful recipe of
434	prosperity. Who wouldn’t want to tame the Demons themselves? Quickly,	434	prosperity. Who wouldn't want to tame the Demons themselves? Quickly,
435	though, it appeared obvious that, for enough demons to be there, that	435	though, it appeared obvious that, for enough demons to be there, that
436	music needed to be played rather loudly. And if, at first, it sounded	436	music needed to be played rather loudly. And if, at first, it sounded
437	entertaining, joyous, and funny, it quickly grew on the nerves of	437	entertaining, joyous, and funny, it quickly grew on the nerves of
438	many. And especially because it was played 23 hours a day.	438	many. And especially because it was played 23 hours a day.
439		439
440	Finally, the Commander decided that the city couldn’t stand this	440	Finally, the Commander decided that the city couldn't stand this
441	anymore, and ordered that the Demons had to be attracted faraway from the	441	anymore, and ordered that the Demons had to be attracted faraway from the
442	city. On this fateful day, a whole fanfare left the city, hoping that the	442	city. On this fateful day, a whole fanfare left the city, hoping that the
443	demons would follow, attracted by the music.	443	demons would follow, attracted by the music.
444		444
445	And so, they did. One after another, they climbed out of Earth itself, and	445	And so, they did. One after another, they climbed out of Earth itself, and
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453	music that enslaved them, crushed what remained of the city, in a bloody	453	music that enslaved them, crushed what remained of the city, in a bloody
454	fest that they will forever keep in their twisted memories.	454	fest that they will forever keep in their twisted memories.
455		455
456	The Commander went mad, of course, and it is said that his madness was	456	The Commander went mad, of course, and it is said that his madness was
457	so strong that his mind was unable to understand that he was dead. If	457	so strong that his mind was unable to understand that he was dead. If
458	you search enough in the ruins of Euthville, you’ll probably encounter	458	you search enough in the ruins of Euthville, you'll probably encounter
459	his ghost, as well as those of the many who perished for having believed	459	his ghost, as well as those of the many who perished for having believed
460	that mortals could enslave the hell. Some demons stayed there, obviously	460	that mortals could enslave the hell. Some demons stayed there, obviously
461	enjoying the area and its newborn ashes that smelled fresh blood and	461	enjoying the area and its newborn ashes that smelled fresh blood and
462	carnage. Euthville is now, of course, a dangerous, deserted place, and the	462	carnage. Euthville is now, of course, a dangerous, deserted place, and the
463	richesses that are still sleeping below the ruins of its former palaces	463	richesses that are still sleeping below the ruins of its former palaces
464	are now guarded by powerful entities of the 9th Circle.	464	are now guarded by powerful entities of the 9th Circle.
465		465
466	Many said that, if the Enchanted Music could be found, it would open the	466	Many said that, if the Enchanted Music could be found, it would open the
467	gates of many treasures, but because none of the former Euthvillians	467	gates of many treasures, but because none of the former Euthvillians
468	survived, and because nobody knows where the Boy went afterwards, those	468	survived, and because nobody knows where the Boy went afterwards, those
469	gates are still closed. I’ve heard that the School of Daemonology was	469	gates are still closed. I've heard that the School of Daemonology was
470	precisely founded to rediscover that spell. But who am I to claim this to	470	precisely founded to rediscover that spell. But who am I to claim this to
471	be true ? I’m only a man of the past that tells stories before a fire,	471	be true? I'm only a man of the past that tells stories before a fire,
472	and the fire is dying, and so has my tale reached the end.	472	and the fire is dying, and so has my tale reached the end.
473		473
474		474
475		475
476	=head1 The Kiritani Pass (from "Euthville Legends")	476	=head1 The Kiritani Pass (from "Euthville Legends")
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484	=head1 Sannistra (from "Euthville Legends")	484	=head1 Sannistra (from "Euthville Legends")
485		485
486	The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction	486	The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction
487	of a fire and a water elemental. It was built by the tenth Commander of	487	of a fire and a water elemental. It was built by the tenth Commander of
488	Euthville, Farkennis, as a gift for the 18th Birthday of his daughter,	488	Euthville, Farkennis, as a gift for the 18th Birthday of his daughter,
489	Sannista. That’s the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from	489	Sannista. That's the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from
490	Euthville, and that he used to get to Khelens. Giusitta the Verbous then	490	Euthville, and that he used to get to Khelens. Giusitta the Verbous then
491	sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it "somewhere in the mountains	491	sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it "somewhere in the mountains
492	of Euth".	492	of Euth".
493		493
494	So I guess she would have put it there, although I’m not sure. Many	494	So I guess she would have put it there, although I'm not sure. Many
495	people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the	495	people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the
496	ruined city, but now that I’ve discovered those two caves, I’d rather	496	ruined city, but now that I've discovered those two caves, I'd rather
497	bet on them - it seems more logical.	497	bet on them - it seems more logical.
498		498
499		499
500	=head1 The Name of the World	500	=head1 The Name of the World
501		501
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565	kingdom.	565	kingdom.
566		566
567		567
568	=head1 History of Lake Country	568	=head1 History of Lake Country
569		569
570	Lake Country originally was where the elves who where exiled from the north	570	Lake Country originally was where the elves lived who where exiled
571	by the kings of Scorn, during the Vth millenia EK. They named the area	571	from the north by the kings of Scorn, during the Vth millenia EK. They
572	Vkovzerov. The major elven city of Vkovzerov was Tashkeren-tah. It was	572	named the area Vkovzerov. The major elven city of Vkovzerov was
573	destroyed by a Water arch-elemental in 4453EK.	573	Tashkeren-tah. It was destroyed by a Water arch-elemental in 4453EK.
574		574
575		575
576	=head1 Visit our Training Centres!	576	=head1 Visit our Training Centres!
577		577
578	We, Training Centres Incorporated provide the best service for warriors,	578	We, Training Centres Incorporated provide the best service for warriors,
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587		587
588	A Bonecrusher, a Firestar, and a Demonspawn Shield.	588	A Bonecrusher, a Firestar, and a Demonspawn Shield.
589		589
590	Undead	590	Undead
591		591
592	Lich dust, a Spectre’s ectoplasm, and a Skull’s tooth.	592	Lich dust, a Spectre's ectoplasm, and a Skull's tooth.
593		593
594	Dragon	594	Dragon
595		595
596	An Ancient dragon’s steak, an Ancient Blue Dragon’s steak, and an Ancient red dragon’s steak.	596	An Ancient dragon's steak, an Ancient Blue Dragon's steak, and an Ancient red dragon's steak.
597		597
598	Demon	598	Demon
599		599
600	A Demonbane, a Belzebub’s sword, and a Firebrand.	600	A Demonbane, a Belzebub's sword, and a Firebrand.
601		601
602	=head3 Free Centres	602	=head3 Free Centres
603		603
604	As a special service, we provide access to two of our older training	604	As a special service, we provide access to two of our older training
605	centres completely free of charge, although you will understand that there	605	centres completely free of charge, although you will understand that there
606	will be no guarentees given for success:	606	will be no guarentees given for success:
607		607
608	Goblin & Zombie - Located south of Scorn	608	Goblin & Zombie - Located south of Scorn
609		609
610	Skeleton & Ogre - Located somewhere around Navar	610	Skeleton & Ogre - Located south-west of Navar
611		611
612	=head2 Locations	612	=head2 Locations
613		613
614	These are the locations to the entrances of the Training Centers.	614	These are the locations to the entrances of the Training Centers.
615		615
616	world_107_128
617
618	world_118_101
619
620	world_106_109 - Humanoid	616	world_106_109 - Humanoid
621		617
622	world_124_113 - Undead
623
624	world_107_120 - Goblin & Zombie	618	world_107_120 - Goblin & Zombie
		619
		620	world_107_128 - Undead
		621
		622	world_119_101 - Dragons
		623
		624	world_119_118 - Skeleton & Ogre
		625
		626	world_124_113 - Demon
		627
625		628
626		629
627	=head1 The Kingdom of Navar	630	=head1 The Kingdom of Navar
628		631
629	Straddling the corner of the Imperial highway as it turns North near the	632	Straddling the corner of the Imperial highway as it turns North near the
630	Eastern border of the known world, and surrounded by dangerous territory,	633	Eastern border of the known world, and surrounded by dangerous territory,
631	Navar is an unlikely site for one of the world’s grandest cities. Yet	634	Navar is an unlikely site for one of the world's grandest cities. Yet
632	there it stands, dominating the skyline for miles around and showing the	635	there it stands, dominating the skyline for miles around and showing the
633	same bustling activity expected of any thriving market town.	636	same bustling activity expected of any thriving market town.
634		637
635		638
636	=head1 The Kingdom of the Masts	639	=head1 The Kingdom of the Masts
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647	Navari Princes against the Artificers, a group of mages that were masters	650	Navari Princes against the Artificers, a group of mages that were masters
648	in the now banned magical field of Technomancy. The Artificers were close	651	in the now banned magical field of Technomancy. The Artificers were close
649	to obtain a complete victory, but were finally destroyed by the raw power	652	to obtain a complete victory, but were finally destroyed by the raw power
650	of their own biggest creation, The Thaumic Gear. The explosion of the Gear	653	of their own biggest creation, The Thaumic Gear. The explosion of the Gear
651	shattered the whole east of the world, and many territories forever sank	654	shattered the whole east of the world, and many territories forever sank
652	into the ocean, including Kari Kori, the Technomages’ city.	655	into the ocean, including Kari Kori, the Technomages' city.
653		656
654		657
655	=head1 Juradiths Dissidents	658	=head1 Juradiths Dissidents
656		659
657	Juradiths, named after Juradith, Minor Spirit of Equity, were a group of	660	Juradiths, named after Juradith, Minor Spirit of Equity, were a group of
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661	Scornians against them. When trying to recapture the city, their army was	664	Scornians against them. When trying to recapture the city, their army was
662	defeated by the Scornian Militia with the help of a couple city mages, who	665	defeated by the Scornian Militia with the help of a couple city mages, who
663	flooded the Juradiths into a magically created lake.	666	flooded the Juradiths into a magically created lake.
664		667
665	Juradiths still exist as a small political faction today, although	668	Juradiths still exist as a small political faction today, although
666	they’ve long traded their violent ways for some weird traditions whose	669	they've long traded their violent ways for some weird traditions whose
667	origins and meaning are now mostly forgotten.	670	origins and meaning are now mostly forgotten.
668		671
669		672
670	=head1 The Gaean Legend of Creation	673	=head1 The Gaean Legend of Creation
671		674
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674	In the beginning there was Gaea, the force of nature. SHE filled the whole	677	In the beginning there was Gaea, the force of nature. SHE filled the whole
675	of existence with her being. After a few billion years, this became to	678	of existence with her being. After a few billion years, this became to
676	grow boring and lonely, so SHE decided to have children.	679	grow boring and lonely, so SHE decided to have children.
677		680
678	At first SHE created a host of forces like Herself, eternal and	681	At first SHE created a host of forces like Herself, eternal and
679	divine. But with all their power, they couldn’t get along with each	682	divine. But with all their power, they couldn't get along with each
680	other, so Gaea decided that wasn’t a good idea. SHE decreed that from	683	other, so Gaea decided that wasn't a good idea. SHE decreed that from
681	that point on all creatures but HER would have a limited lifetime. But	684	that point on all creatures but HER would have a limited lifetime. But
682	most of HER first children disagreed, and went away to an unknown	685	most of HER first children disagreed, and went away to an unknown
683	location.	686	location.
684		687
685	=head2 Age of The Small World	688	=head2 Age of The Small World
686		689
687	So Gaea created a small world and populated it with limited creatures -	690	So Gaea created a small world and populated it with limited creatures -
688	animals and plants of all sorts. For a few million years she was happy	691	animals and plants of all sorts. For a few million years she was happy
689	to watch them. But her remaining faithful children were growing restless	692	to watch them. But her remaining faithful children were growing restless
690	and wanted to make their own experimentations too. Finally SHE got bored	693	and wanted to make their own experimentations too. Finally SHE got bored
691	again, as her creations weren’t self-aware and therefore weren’t	694	again, as her creations weren't self-aware and therefore weren't
692	much of a company. But SHE was also curious, because her creatures had	695	much of a company. But SHE was also curious, because her creatures had
693	developed many different styles of living, and SHE desired to compare	696	developed many different styles of living, and SHE desired to compare
694	them.	697	them.
695		698
696	And Gaea destroyed the original world, breaking it in four new ones.	699	And Gaea destroyed the original world, breaking it in four new ones.
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720	the fittest. It was populated with fierce creatures and predators. Two of	723	the fittest. It was populated with fierce creatures and predators. Two of
721	Her children believed this was the best way to live and decided to live in	724	Her children believed this was the best way to live and decided to live in
722	this world.	725	this world.
723		726
724	After the worlds were created, only four children of Gaea still preferred	727	After the worlds were created, only four children of Gaea still preferred
725	to live in the Void: two because they weren’t interested in any of those	728	to live in the Void: two because they weren't interested in any of those
726	worlds, and two because they liked all of them and preferred to visit them	729	worlds, and two because they liked all of them and preferred to visit them
727	whenever they wished.	730	whenever they wished.
728		731
729	=head2 Age of Awakening	732	=head2 Age of Awakening
730		733
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734	and wanted to create more interesting creatures, SHE understood them and	737	and wanted to create more interesting creatures, SHE understood them and
735	quickly allowed them and gave them the power to do it.	738	quickly allowed them and gave them the power to do it.
736		739
737	So on the First world, one of the Gods who lived there created a race of	740	So on the First world, one of the Gods who lived there created a race of
738	beings that loved peace and wildlife, and called them Elves. The other	741	beings that loved peace and wildlife, and called them Elves. The other
739	God in that world didn’t choose to create followers, but she teached	742	God in that world didn't choose to create followers, but she teached
740	language to the Elves of her brother, and when the Elves larned the art of	743	language to the Elves of her brother, and when the Elves larned the art of
741	naming, they named their creator Lythander, and in exchange for his name	744	naming, they named their creator Lythander, and in exchange for his name
742	he gifted them with luck.	745	he gifted them with luck.
743		746
744	On the Second world, one of the Gods created a race of builders and named	747	On the Second world, one of the Gods created a race of builders and named
745	them Dwarves. His children, in turn, named him Mostrai. His sister, in	748	them Dwarves. His children, in turn, named him Mostrai. His sister, in
746	turn, decided not to create, but teach some of the dwarves (the ones	749	turn, decided not to create, but teach some of the dwarves (the ones
747	willing to learn) about magic and the powers of the gods. The other	750	willing to learn) about magic and the powers of the gods. The other
748	dwarves, however, didn’t accept their changed siblings, so they went off	751	dwarves, however, didn't accept their changed siblings, so they went off
749	to live by themselves and became known as gnomes.	752	to live by themselves and became known as gnomes.
750		753
751	On the Third world, of course, none of the resident Gods wanted to	754	On the Third world, of course, none of the resident Gods wanted to
752	cooperate with the other. Both created their own races: the God who fought	755	cooperate with the other. Both created their own races: the God who fought
753	for darkness created many kinds of fierce, brutal monsters he named	756	for darkness created many kinds of fierce, brutal monsters he named
…		…
824	It was only when a group of reasonable elves, dwarves, gnomes and dragons	827	It was only when a group of reasonable elves, dwarves, gnomes and dragons
825	managed to get together and talk, that it became clear who these masters	828	managed to get together and talk, that it became clear who these masters
826	could be. Till this point, everyone was blaming some (any) god other	829	could be. Till this point, everyone was blaming some (any) god other
827	than the one they worshipped. But there was only one, obvious answer:	830	than the one they worshipped. But there was only one, obvious answer:
828	the Banished Gods, the Forgotten Children who left ages ago because	831	the Banished Gods, the Forgotten Children who left ages ago because
829	they didn’t agree with he concept of death, were back, and enacting	832	they didn't agree with he concept of death, were back, and enacting
830	revenge by subverting death itself. In later days, these Gods would become	833	revenge by subverting death itself. In later days, these Gods would become
831	collectively known as the Devourers.	834	collectively known as the Devourers.
832		835
833	Knowing the enemy was not the solution to the war, but was a start. This	836	Knowing the enemy was not the solution to the war, but was a start. This
834	group, slowly, was able to form a resistence against the undead armies,	837	group, slowly, was able to form a resistence against the undead armies,
…		…
865	In the beginning, for an infinite time, all that existed was a pure light,	868	In the beginning, for an infinite time, all that existed was a pure light,
866	and that light had a name, and that name was Valriel.	869	and that light had a name, and that name was Valriel.
867		870
868	But part of the light was not content to be alone, and so did Valriel put	871	But part of the light was not content to be alone, and so did Valriel put
869	this part of Himself aside and did He allow this part to have independent	872	this part of Himself aside and did He allow this part to have independent
870	life; and this part was everything that wasn’t content, and as it	873	life; and this part was everything that wasn't content, and as it
871	wasn’t light, it surely was the darkness; and the darkness took upon	874	wasn't light, it surely was the darkness; and the darkness took upon
872	itself the name of Gorokh.	875	itself the name of Gorokh.
873		876
874	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the	877	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the
875	companion and the servant of Valriel. But Gorokh was not content, because	878	companion and the servant of Valriel. But Gorokh was not content, because
876	that was his nature, and he plotted a way to change everything. And	879	that was his nature, and he plotted a way to change everything. And
877	although filled with hidden motives, Gorokh’s words were always very	880	although filled with hidden motives, Gorokh's words were always very
878	wise, so that Valriel would hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the	881	wise, so that Valriel would hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the
879	wise counsel of the Shadow and created a world full of living things to be	882	wise counsel of the Shadow and created a world full of living things to be
880	His new companions and servants.	883	His new companions and servants.
881		884
882	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh	885	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh
883	said, "so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own	886	said, "so now you won't need me anymore, I can leave and find my own
884	companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because He was	887	companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because He was
885	the only and true Lord, but Gorokh wouldn’t recognize that, and so it	888	the only and true Lord, but Gorokh wouldn't recognize that, and so it
886	was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over other men instead of	889	was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over other men instead of
887	paying respect to the one true ruler of all.	890	paying respect to the one true ruler of all.
888		891
889	So did Valriel upon the departure of his first servant, create new	892	So did Valriel upon the departure of his first servant, create new
890	servants modeled after His beauty and grace, and elf and man and dwarf he	893	servants modeled after His beauty and grace, and elf and man and dwarf he
…		…
892	himself, so he came to them in the night and whispered in their ears, and	895	himself, so he came to them in the night and whispered in their ears, and
893	some of them were tempted and started to worship and serve the Shadow.	896	some of them were tempted and started to worship and serve the Shadow.
894		897
895	But not enough were seduced by his promises. So he decided to be many,	898	But not enough were seduced by his promises. So he decided to be many,
896	not one. And he wore different shapes and again he whispered in the ears	899	not one. And he wore different shapes and again he whispered in the ears
897	of Valriel’s creations. And to the elves he was Lythander of the bow	900	of Valriel's creations. And to the elves he was Lythander of the bow
898	that never misses, and the elves did not see that if a bow never misses,	901	that never misses, and the elves did not see that if a bow never misses,
899	and it isn’t the work of the Lord, then it can only be the work of the	902	and it isn't the work of the Lord, then it can only be the work of the
900	Enemy. And to the dwarves he wore the name of Mostrai, of the fire, of the	903	Enemy. And to the dwarves he wore the name of Mostrai, of the fire, of the
901	forge, the builder of things, for the fire and the desire to change was	904	forge, the builder of things, for the fire and the desire to change was
902	the true face of Gorokh.	905	the true face of Gorokh.
903		906
904	And he taught the men to wage war upon each other, and scared the warriors	907	And he taught the men to wage war upon each other, and scared the warriors
905	with thunder and lightning, and they would call him Sorig. And those	908	with thunder and lightning, and they would call him Sorig. And those
906	who weren’t scared, he tempted with weapons and glory, and wore the	909	who weren't scared, he tempted with weapons and glory, and wore the
907	beautiful face of a woman, and they called him Valkyrie. And as they	910	beautiful face of a woman, and they called him Valkyrie. And as they
908	killed each other, Gorokh was happy.	911	killed each other, Gorokh was happy.
909		912
910	And much more he did. He taught women to heal and to make the soil grow	913	And much more he did. He taught women to heal and to make the soil grow
911	crop, and they called him Gaea, and believed that Gaea created the world	914	crop, and they called him Gaea, and believed that Gaea created the world
…		…
934	envy, and they became demons. And the plan of Valriel was once again	937	envy, and they became demons. And the plan of Valriel was once again
935	spoiled by the venom of the enemy, because angels had to step aside from	938	spoiled by the venom of the enemy, because angels had to step aside from
936	their assigned mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading	939	their assigned mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading
937	the evil in their dark hearts.	940	the evil in their dark hearts.
938		941
939	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel’s creation into a new	942	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel's creation into a new
940	race, and so did he get elf and man and dwarf and corrupted them with	943	race, and so did he get elf and man and dwarf and corrupted them with
941	his dark will, and they became goblin and orc and kobold, and troll, and	944	his dark will, and they became goblin and orc and kobold, and troll, and
942	giant, and ogre, and many other abominations to the eye of the Creator,	945	giant, and ogre, and many other abominations to the eye of the Creator,
943	and Gorokh wore the name of Gnarg to these new creations and delighted in	946	and Gorokh wore the name of Gnarg to these new creations and delighted in
944	watching the destruction and sorrow they spread in the world.	947	watching the destruction and sorrow they spread in the world.
…		…
994	Son with a Will.	997	Son with a Will.
995		998
996	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the	999	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the
997	companion and the servant of Valriel. But Gorokh was not content, because	1000	companion and the servant of Valriel. But Gorokh was not content, because
998	that was his nature, and he plotted a way to change everything. And fueled	1001	that was his nature, and he plotted a way to change everything. And fueled
999	by the fire of his will, Gorokh’s words were always very wise, so	1002	by the fire of his will, Gorokh's words were always very wise, so
1000	Valriel would always hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the wise	1003	Valriel would always hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the wise
1001	counsel of the Fire and created a world full of living things to be their	1004	counsel of the Fire and created a world full of living things to be their
1002	new companions and servants.	1005	new companions and servants.
1003		1006
1004	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh	1007	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh
1005	said, "so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own	1008	said, "so now you won't need me anymore, I can leave and find my own
1006	companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because he	1009	companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because he
1007	believed he should be only and true Lord, but Gorokh couldn’t agree	1010	believed he should be only and true Lord, but Gorokh couldn't agree
1008	to that, and so it was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over	1011	to that, and so it was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over
1009	themselves instead of paying respect to one self-appointed ruler of all.	1012	themselves instead of paying respect to one self-appointed ruler of all.
1010		1013
1011	So did Valriel, while Gorokh was away exploring the wonders of the new	1014	So did Valriel, while Gorokh was away exploring the wonders of the new
1012	world, create new servants of flesh and bone to adore him blindly, and elf	1015	world, create new servants of flesh and bone to adore him blindly, and elf
…		…
1024	weapons, medicine, agriculture, writing, magic, and wine and booze and	1027	weapons, medicine, agriculture, writing, magic, and wine and booze and
1025	music, even then would Valriel create a false god to pose as the giver of	1028	music, even then would Valriel create a false god to pose as the giver of
1026	those gifts and take the glory for himself.	1029	those gifts and take the glory for himself.
1027		1030
1028	And since Gorokh kept inventing new presents, Valriel became angry,	1031	And since Gorokh kept inventing new presents, Valriel became angry,
1029	because he doesn’t like change and he doesn’t like any good that	1032	because he doesn't like change and he doesn't like any good that
1030	doesn’t come from him. And so did he create a new race of servants, more	1033	doesn't come from him. And so did he create a new race of servants, more
1031	powerful and more prone to following him blindly than any other, imbued	1034	powerful and more prone to following him blindly than any other, imbued
1032	with the mission of hunting down and undoing the work of the Fire, and	1035	with the mission of hunting down and undoing the work of the Fire, and
1033	this race He called Angels.	1036	this race He called Angels.
1034		1037
1035	But again Gorokh found a cunning way to defend his work, and again he	1038	But again Gorokh found a cunning way to defend his work, and again he
…		…
1040	became demons. And the plan of Valriel was once again spoiled by the	1043	became demons. And the plan of Valriel was once again spoiled by the
1041	genius of the Fire, because angels had to step aside from their assigned	1044	genius of the Fire, because angels had to step aside from their assigned
1042	mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading the word of	1045	mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading the word of
1043	Gorokh.	1046	Gorokh.
1044		1047
1045	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel’s creation into a new	1048	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel's creation into a new
1046	race, and so did he get elf and man and dwarf and tried to imbue them	1049	race, and so did he get elf and man and dwarf and tried to imbue them
1047	with greater strength, and they became goblin and orc and kobold, and	1050	with greater strength, and they became goblin and orc and kobold, and
1048	troll, and giant, and ogre, and many other strong creatures. But their	1051	troll, and giant, and ogre, and many other strong creatures. But their
1049	intelligences greatly suffered from the process, and he was unhappy with	1052	intelligences greatly suffered from the process, and he was unhappy with
1050	his creation, and while he was looking for a way to help them did Valriel	1053	his creation, and while he was looking for a way to help them did Valriel
…		…
1080		1083
1081	=head1 The Dwarven Creation Tale	1084	=head1 The Dwarven Creation Tale
1082		1085
1083	A play by Shakesdor the Dwarf.	1086	A play by Shakesdor the Dwarf.
1084		1087
1085	- What... where we come from? You’re not old enough for this	1088	- What... where we come from? You're not old enough for this
1086	conversation.	1089	conversation.
1087		1090
1088	- No, uncle, I mean as a whole... the world, the dwarves, the others.	1091	- No, uncle, I mean as a whole... the world, the dwarves, the others.
1089		1092
1090	- Ah. I see. (Big gulp of beer.) You mean, NOW?	1093	- Ah. I see. (Big gulp of beer.) You mean, NOW?
…		…
1093		1096
1094	- sigh all right, all right. It goes like this.	1097	- sigh all right, all right. It goes like this.
1095		1098
1096	First there was the Ore and the Forge. The Ore is what existence looked	1099	First there was the Ore and the Forge. The Ore is what existence looked
1097	like before it existed. The Forge was the untapped will, the potential in	1100	like before it existed. The Forge was the untapped will, the potential in
1098	the Ore to be everything that is, ever will be, or won’t.	1101	the Ore to be everything that is, ever will be, or won't.
1099		1102
1100	Over a span of time that is not time, because time wasn’t forged yet,	1103	Over a span of time that is not time, because time wasn't forged yet,
1101	some tiny scraps of Ore drifted into the Forge. A piece of the Forge	1104	some tiny scraps of Ore drifted into the Forge. A piece of the Forge
1102	merged with that Ore and became sentient. He has many names, but we call	1105	merged with that Ore and became sentient. He has many names, but we call
1103	him Mostrai.	1106	him Mostrai.
1104		1107
1105	He spent ages of time-that-was-not-time exploring, learning the nature	1108	He spent ages of time-that-was-not-time exploring, learning the nature
1106	of Ore and Forge and himself. Till he decided it was time to start	1109	of Ore and Forge and himself. Till he decided it was time to start
1107	forging. And then, first of all, he forged time, so that he could separate	1110	forging. And then, first of all, he forged time, so that he could separate
1108	after from before, and so that he could exist absolutely - as opposed to,	1111	after from before, and so that he could exist absolutely - as opposed to,
1109	at the same "time", existing and not being created yet, which was the	1112	at the same "time", existing and not being created yet, which was the
1110	case if time didn’t exist.	1113	case if time didn't exist.
1111		1114
1112	Then, with things in order, he began forging things. The first thing he	1115	Then, with things in order, he began forging things. The first thing he
1113	forged was his armor, because he liked the touch of metal against his	1116	forged was his armor, because he liked the touch of metal against his
1114	body. Then he forged beer, because of course, beer is essential. He forged	1117	body. Then he forged beer, because of course, beer is essential. He forged
1115	it red like the Forge, and black like the Ore. The yellow thing, as we all	1118	it red like the Forge, and black like the Ore. The yellow thing, as we all
…		…
1127	were thousands of dwarves partying, thousands sleeping, thousands hunting,	1130	were thousands of dwarves partying, thousands sleeping, thousands hunting,
1128	and thousands forging. Mostrai thought it was good, but it was also damn	1131	and thousands forging. Mostrai thought it was good, but it was also damn
1129	annoying. So he created an enormous mountain for them to live under. He	1132	annoying. So he created an enormous mountain for them to live under. He
1130	put the boar and bird, and a few other animals he had come up with later,	1133	put the boar and bird, and a few other animals he had come up with later,
1131	on the outside, where he forged woods and forest. And so that his children	1134	on the outside, where he forged woods and forest. And so that his children
1132	wouldn’t wander forever, he placed these places in the middle of an	1135	wouldn't wander forever, he placed these places in the middle of an
1133	infinite ocean. There you have, that’s the story.	1136	infinite ocean. There you have, that's the story.
1134		1137
1135	- Whoa. What about the others?	1138	- Whoa. What about the others?
1136		1139
1137	- sigh You won’t let me finish my beer, will you?	1140	- sigh You won't let me finish my beer, will you?
1138		1141
1139	- You’ll never finish your beer, uncle. When you soak that mug,	1142	- You'll never finish your beer, uncle. When you soak that mug,
1140	there’s plenty more in the barrel.	1143	there's plenty more in the barrel.
1141		1144
1142	- All right, all rigth. (Big gulp.)	1145	- All right, all rigth. (Big gulp.)
1143		1146
1144	The dwarves had amazing weapons to hunt with. Eventually, the hunt was	1147	The dwarves had amazing weapons to hunt with. Eventually, the hunt was
1145	no challenge anymore. The best hunters would play-act wars between	1148	no challenge anymore. The best hunters would play-act wars between
…		…
1148	Mostrai was worried that those fights might one day evolve into real	1151	Mostrai was worried that those fights might one day evolve into real
1149	wars. So he created an enemy, something very different from the dwarf,	1152	wars. So he created an enemy, something very different from the dwarf,
1150	something very obviously wrong, which lived in the woods and preferred	1153	something very obviously wrong, which lived in the woods and preferred
1151	bows and other coward weapons rather than hand-to-hand combat. He made	1154	bows and other coward weapons rather than hand-to-hand combat. He made
1152	them incredibly lucky, because otherwise they would stand no chance - and	1155	them incredibly lucky, because otherwise they would stand no chance - and
1153	they came to believe they’re lucky because they’re protected by their	1156	they came to believe they're lucky because they're protected by their
1154	god, which of course doesn’t exist. He also made them very old, so that	1157	god, which of course doesn't exist. He also made them very old, so that
1155	they would think they existed before the dwarf - otherwise they would just	1158	they would think they existed before the dwarf - otherwise they would just
1156	recognize our superior position and submit. And all was good and happy;	1159	recognize our superior position and submit. And all was good and happy;
1157	for time beyond count, dwarf and elf honed their skills against each	1160	for time beyond count, dwarf and elf honed their skills against each
1158	other, and prospered.	1161	other, and prospered.
1159		1162
1160	I mean, have you ever fought an elf? Yes, it was an eternal war, but not	1163	I mean, have you ever fought an elf? Yes, it was an eternal war, but not
1161	like those bloody gorefest the others have today. When dwarf and elf	1164	like those bloody gorefest the others have today. When dwarf and elf
1162	fight, it’s clean, it’s beautiful, it’s according to the rules,	1165	fight, it's clean, it's beautiful, it's according to the rules,
1163	it’s a ritual of honor.	1166	it's a ritual of honor.
1164		1167
1165	Well, I digress. All was well, I said. But one day, one elf created yellow	1168	Well, I digress. All was well, I said. But one day, one elf created yellow
1166	beer. And that offended Mostrai to a level of rage unseen before. So he	1169	beer. And that offended Mostrai to a level of rage unseen before. So he
1167	created an entire new piece of the world, and populated it with humans,	1170	created an entire new piece of the world, and populated it with humans,
1168	and other horrible creatures, and then let these young ones discover our	1171	and other horrible creatures, and then let these young ones discover our
1169	land, so that they may raze the elf forests, ruin the elf nations, and	1172	land, so that they may raze the elf forests, ruin the elf nations, and
1170	soil their honor. We’re not stupid enough to argue with Mostrai, so we	1173	soil their honor. We're not stupid enough to argue with Mostrai, so we
1171	went underground, and we’re waiting for that to happen, to see what he	1174	went underground, and we're waiting for that to happen, to see what he
1172	will do next.	1175	will do next.
1173		1176
1174	Can I drink in peace now? There, go play with your friends.	1177	Can I drink in peace now? There, go play with your friends.
1175		1178
1176		1179
1177	=head1 The Legend of the Builders	1180	=head1 The Legend of the Builders
1178		1181
1179	People of the Old Empire believed that the whole universe was made by	1182	People of the Old Empire believed that the whole universe was made by
1180	powerful beings called Builders. Builders were not part of the world	1183	powerful beings called Builders. Builders were not part of the world
1181	like gods were - they lived Outside. Little is known about the Builders	1184	like gods were - they lived Outside. Little is known about the Builders
1182	themselves. The priests of the Empire weren’t quite sure themselves	1185	themselves. The priests of the Empire weren't quite sure themselves
1183	about their names. Some were universally known, though: Mawëdel the Ruler	1186	about their names. Some were universally known, though: Mawëdel the Ruler
1184	or Peterëm the Writing One were the most popular of the ever changing	1187	or Peterëm the Writing One were the most popular of the ever changing
1185	list of Builders.	1188	list of Builders.
1186		1189
1187	The Builders understood very well how difficult it would be for them to	1190	The Builders understood very well how difficult it would be for them to
…		…
1206	are telling about Skud, the half-mythical hero. How he captured the first	1209	are telling about Skud, the half-mythical hero. How he captured the first
1207	dragons. How he fought unknown monsters in the East. How he built Scorn	1210	dragons. How he fought unknown monsters in the East. How he built Scorn
1208	and the First Inn. Some priests even postulated that Skud was in fact a	1211	and the First Inn. Some priests even postulated that Skud was in fact a
1209	Builder. Skud created the First Inn because he wanted to sleep inside a	1212	Builder. Skud created the First Inn because he wanted to sleep inside a
1210	house, without the risk of being attacked by monsters during the night. He	1213	house, without the risk of being attacked by monsters during the night. He
1211	left the Holy Guestbook, one of the oldest relics of Crossfire, where he	1214	left the Holy Guestbook, one of the oldest relics of Deliantra, where he
1212	and his fellow friends wrote their names. Skud disappeared long before the	1215	and his fellow friends wrote their names. Skud disappeared long before the
1213	Old Empire came, and nowadays only the Builders can probably remember him.	1216	Old Empire came, and nowadays only the Builders can probably remember him.
1214		1217
1215	Recent researches show that, although he greatly contributed to the	1218	Recent researches show that, although he greatly contributed to the
1216	popularity of the city, Skud didn’t found it: it was in fact created	1219	popularity of the city, Skud didn't found it: it was in fact created
1217	by Tabb the Dark, a Builder that left very little information about him	1220	by Tabb the Dark, a Builder that left very little information about him
1218	behind. According to the Codex Skudensis that was discovered in the depths	1221	behind. According to the Codex Skudensis that was discovered in the depths
1219	of the Old City, "Scorn" would have been the real name of Tabb the	1222	of the Old City, "Scorn" would have been the real name of Tabb the
1220	Dark.	1223	Dark.
1221		1224
1222		1225
1223	=head1 The Coming of Color	1226	=head1 The Coming of Color
1224		1227
1225	It is said that centuries before the foundation of the Old Empire, the	1228	It is said that centuries before the foundation of the Old Empire, the
1226	world was colorless and sad. Aware of that problem, the Builders decided	1229	world was colorless and sad. Aware of that problem, the Builders decided
1227	to bring color in the life of the Crossfire people. They called the	1230	to bring color in the life of the Deliantra people. They called the
1228	massive powers of Xepemes, The Source Of All Colors, on the universe. The	1231	massive powers of Xepemes, The Source Of All Colors, on the universe. The
1229	magical burst slowly covered the world with colors, but some elements	1232	magical burst slowly covered the world with colors, but some elements
1230	resisted for a long time. Prophets of the Old Empire announced that,	1233	resisted for a long time. Prophets of the Old Empire announced that,
1231	although victorious, the force of Xepemes wouldn’t stay forever: one	1234	although victorious, the force of Xepemes wouldn't stay forever: one
1232	day, it would eventually fade away against a more powerful magical force,	1235	day, it would eventually fade away against a more powerful magical force,
1233	the mysterious Pegemes (or Peengees?). This happened - but much after the	1236	the mysterious Pegemes (or Peengees?). This happened - but much after the
1234	fall of the Empire.	1237	fall of the Empire.
1235		1238
1236		1239
1237	=head1 The Bigworld	1240	=head1 The Big World
1238		1241
1239	The old world was small and it consisted of many pieces. Scorn, Navar,	1242	The old world was small and it consisted of many pieces. Scorn, Navar,
1240	Brittany and Santo Dominion were in one large piece. Darcap and the	1243	Brittany and Santo Dominion were in one large piece. Darcap and the
1241	Hill Village were in another smaller one. Lake Country was in yet	1244	Hill Village were in another smaller one. Lake Country was in yet
1242	another. Pupland was still another. The world was not whole, and the	1245	another. Pupland was still another. The world was not whole, and the
1243	builders saw that this was wrong. They began the quest to unite the world	1246	builders saw that this was wrong. They began the quest to unite the world
1244	and established the Bigworld. As the builders united the world they saw	1247	and established the Big World. As the builders united the world they saw
1245	that it was much too small and began to make it larger. They raised up the	1248	that it was much too small and began to make it larger. They raised up the
1246	Great Mountains around Brest and they caused the Great Forest to grow. As	1249	Great Mountains around Brest and they caused the Great Forest to grow.
		1250
1247	the time passed, Navar grew to become a great Kingdom and the builders	1251	As the time passed, Navar grew to become a great Kingdom and the builders
1248	decided that it was a good city for players to call home and they gave the	1252	decided that it was a good city for players to call home and they gave the
1249	Heroes a choice to serve Scorn or Navar. Nevertheless, Pupland is still	1253	Heroes a choice to serve Scorn or Navar. Nevertheless, Pupland was still
1250	not part of this new world, but the builders wish to add it to the west of	1254	not part of this new world.
1251	Scorn.	1255
		1256	This was the state for a long time, until the builders decided that the
		1257	Big World was not good, and set out to change it again. Everything
		1258	changed. So much changed that, in fact, the world was completely
		1259	unrecognisable to its denizens after the change.
		1260
		1261	Except the area around Brest, at least according to the people living
		1262	there. Or maybe they were just too busy fighting monsters to notice it.
		1263
		1264	This time Pupland became part of the new Big World, and can be found in
		1265	the very north, past Santo Dominion.
1252		1266
1253		1267
1254	=head1 Skud the Great	1268	=head1 Skud the Great
1255		1269
1256	One of the first Builders. Skud created many famous places, like the	1270	One of the first Builders. Skud created many famous places, like the
1257	Scorn’s First Inn or the Newbie Tower.	1271	Scorn's First Inn or the Newbie Tower.
1258		1272
1259	The reasons of the disappearance of Skud are mostly unknown. The Codex	1273	The reasons of the disappearance of Skud are mostly unknown. The Codex
1260	Skudensis mentions that it could have been because of the negative	1274	Skudensis mentions that it could have been because of the negative
1261	influence of the Arch-Demon Neth Aq. It is thought that The Tower of Skud,	1275	influence of the Arch-Demon Neth Aq. It is thought that The Tower of Skud,
1262	although left unfinished by its creator, may contain informations about	1276	although left unfinished by its creator, may contain informations about
…		…
1280		1294
1281	=head2 On the nature of elemental essences	1295	=head2 On the nature of elemental essences
1282		1296
1283	It is said that of the four primary elements	1297	It is said that of the four primary elements
1284		1298
1285	- there is earth which is.	1299	- there is earth which is.
1286
1287	- there is water which changes.	1300	- there is water which changes.
1288
1289	- there is air which moves.	1301	- there is air which moves.
1290
1291	- there is fire which consumes.	1302	- there is fire which consumes.
1292		1303
1293	=head2 Overheard in a Narcopian brothel	1304	=head2 Overheard in a Narcopian brothel
1294		1305
1295	When Mother Earth was suckling her children	1306	When Mother Earth was suckling her children
1296
1297	sky suckled from her right teat	1307	sky suckled from her right teat
1298
1299	but flame and sea fought to suckle from her left teat	1308	but flame and sea fought to suckle from her left teat
1300
1301	this is why they still fight to this day	1309	this is why they still fight to this day
1302		1310
1303		1311
1304	=head1 The Tale of Lord Butakis - The Lost Stars of the Lake, Volume I	1312	=head1 The Tale of Lord Butakis - The Lost Stars of the Lake, Volume I
1305		1313
1306	This story begins nearly four thousand years ago, when Kadriosa IV, King	1314	This story begins nearly four thousand years ago, when Kadriosa IV, King
…		…
1341	very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and	1349	very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and
1342	bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea.	1350	bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea.
1343		1351
1344	"Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound	1352	"Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound
1345	by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the	1353	by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the
1346	world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you’ll have to	1354	world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you'll have to
1347	pay the price."	1355	pay the price."
1348		1356
1349	- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather	1357	- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather
1350	modest. I’ll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward."	1358	modest. I'll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward."
1351		1359
1352	The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion	1360	The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion
1353	that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories	1361	that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories
1354	weren’t very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so	1362	weren't very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so
1355	it wasn’t really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of	1363	it wasn't really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of
1356	peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against	1364	peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against
1357	Scorn ?	1365	Scorn ?
1358		1366
1359	And so they answered: "The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept."	1367	And so they answered: "The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept."
1360		1368
…		…
1399	under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in	1407	under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in
1400	love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of	1408	love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of
1401	getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power.	1409	getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power.
1402		1410
1403	The lady told him: "The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that	1411	The lady told him: "The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that
1404	tree, and in that house you see. You’ll only find unrest by aiming for	1412	tree, and in that house you see. You'll only find unrest by aiming for
1405	more."	1413	more."
1406		1414
1407	But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers,	1415	But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers,
1408	and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to	1416	and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to
1409	pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on	1417	pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on
…		…
1429	The Elvish lady came, as beautiful as ever. And on the balcony at the top	1437	The Elvish lady came, as beautiful as ever. And on the balcony at the top
1430	of the pump, they watched the stars, and she kissed him, and she when they	1438	of the pump, they watched the stars, and she kissed him, and she when they
1431	were in the bed he had prepared for that very special night before the	1439	were in the bed he had prepared for that very special night before the
1432	pumping started, she whispered at his ear.	1440	pumping started, she whispered at his ear.
1433		1441
1434	That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn’t expect what she told	1442	That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn't expect what she told
1435	him then.	1443	him then.
1436		1444
1437	"Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with	1445	"Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with
1438	Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I’ll	1446	Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I'll
1439	disappear, and so does your dream."	1447	disappear, and so does your dream."
1440		1448
1441	Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her	1449	Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her
1442	attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage	1450	attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage
1443	the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building,	1451	the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building,
…		…
1472	Banner." – Gros, the Irrelevant One	1480	Banner." – Gros, the Irrelevant One
1473		1481
1474		1482
1475	=head1 The Great Heliograph	1483	=head1 The Great Heliograph
1476		1484
1477	A device made by Mer’Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the	1485	A device made by Mer'Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the
1478	Brestian Hills, it is basically a giant magnifying glass, using a complex	1486	Brestian Hills, it is basically a giant magnifying glass, using a complex
1479	mechanism commanding several mirrors, that is able to concentrate the	1487	mechanism commanding several mirrors, that is able to concentrate the
1480	sunlight into a powerful beam. The concentrator is associated to a Sun	1488	sunlight into a powerful beam. The concentrator is associated to a Sun
1481	Stone that can receive similar long-range light signals and transform	1489	Stone that can receive similar long-range light signals and transform
1482	them into pure thaumic energy. A keyboard is attached to a mechanical	1490	them into pure thaumic energy. A keyboard is attached to a mechanical
1483	obturator, allowing a single operator to send coded messages to very long	1491	obturator, allowing a single operator to send coded messages to very long
1484	distances. A magically-powered scriptor writes any such incoming message	1492	distances. A magically-powered scriptor writes any such incoming message
1485	capted by the Sun Stone.	1493	capted by the Sun Stone.
1486		1494
1487	Although Mer’Eric only saw the Great Heliograph as a research project	1495	Although Mer'Eric only saw the Great Heliograph as a research project
1488	and as a way to communicate easily across huge distances, this device	1496	and as a way to communicate easily across huge distances, this device
1489	is also a powerful weapon that can burn nearly anything several miles	1497	is also a powerful weapon that can burn nearly anything several miles
1490	away. This is probably why he decided to hide it in a sealed cave.	1498	away. This is probably why he decided to hide it in a sealed cave.
1491		1499
1492	A similar device was built by the Mad Mage of Scorn, but its fate is	1500	A similar device was built by the Mad Mage of Scorn, but its fate is
…		…
1511		1519
1512		1520
1513	=head1 Irial, The Fast One, The Shy Light	1521	=head1 Irial, The Fast One, The Shy Light
1514		1522
1515	Irial is a lesser spirit of flashlight - the light that you can see when	1523	Irial is a lesser spirit of flashlight - the light that you can see when
1516	there’s thunder, for example. It is represented as a small, jumpy and	1524	there's thunder, for example. It is represented as a small, jumpy and
1517	fast fairy with a temperamental mood.	1525	fast fairy with a temperamental mood.
1518		1526
1519		1527
1520	=head1 Khorolizov	1528	=head1 Khorolizov
1521		1529
…		…
1545	=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One	1553	=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One
1546		1554
1547	Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are	1555	Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are
1548	manifestations of Glamdri, for example.	1556	manifestations of Glamdri, for example.
1549		1557
1550	Glamdri doesn’t represent a magical light - more a spiritual light, the	1558	Glamdri doesn't represent a magical light - more a spiritual light, the
1551	last pinch of hope in a desperate world. Glamdri also represents original	1559	last pinch of hope in a desperate world. Glamdri also represents original
1552	thinking used to get out of difficult situations, as opposed to Sarikka -	1560	thinking used to get out of difficult situations, as opposed to Sarikka -
1553	the Raging Fire - who tries to resolve those by extreme violence.	1561	the Raging Fire - who tries to resolve those by extreme violence.
1554		1562
1555		1563
		1564	=head1 Archmage Rhyz
		1565
1556	=head1 Archmage Rhyz, (Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania)	1566	(Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania)
1557		1567
1558	Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire.	1568	Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire.
1559		1569
1560	"(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz	1570	"(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz
1561	focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting	1571	focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting
…		…
1646		1656
1647		1657
1648	=head1 Ranisha the Red, The Red Death, The One Who Commands	1658	=head1 Ranisha the Red, The Red Death, The One Who Commands
1649		1659
1650	Ranisha is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of	1660	Ranisha is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of
1651	Crossfire. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary warrior Ranisha,	1661	Deliantra. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary warrior Ranisha,
1652	who was supposed to be an invincible general that was even able to	1662	who was supposed to be an invincible general that was even able to
1653	vainquish gods themselves on the battlefield.	1663	vainquish gods themselves on the battlefield.
1654		1664
1655	In astrology, Ranisha is the symbol of violence, hatred, murder, but	1665	In astrology, Ranisha is the symbol of violence, hatred, murder, but
1656	also of strength and courage. It is associated with the fire element in	1666	also of strength and courage. It is associated with the fire element in
…		…
1659		1669
1660		1670
1661	=head1 Asferenn the Blue, The Blue Sister, The One Who Suggests	1671	=head1 Asferenn the Blue, The Blue Sister, The One Who Suggests
1662		1672
1663	Asferenn is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of	1673	Asferenn is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of
1664	Crossfire. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary wizard Asferenn,	1674	Deliantra. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary wizard Asferenn,
1665	who was said to have been able to force the gate of the divine dimension.	1675	who was said to have been able to force the gate of the divine dimension.
1666		1676
1667	In astrology, Asferenn is the symbol of wisdom, endurance in effort,	1677	In astrology, Asferenn is the symbol of wisdom, endurance in effort,
1668	diplomacy, but also treachery and dark secrets. It is associated with the	1678	diplomacy, but also treachery and dark secrets. It is associated with the
1669	water element in Alchemancy. It is said that the cycle of water creatures	1679	water element in Alchemancy. It is said that the cycle of water creatures
1670	are strongly influenced by Asferenn.	1680	are strongly influenced by Asferenn.
1671		1681
1672		1682
1673	=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume I	1683	=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume I
1674		1684
1675	I’ll tell you about Lorkas of Amudrias, and how he found the White Bird	1685	I'll tell you about Lorkas of Amudrias, and how he found the White Bird
1676	of Hope, and how he capitained it, opening the Gates of the Sun, and some	1686	of Hope, and how he capitained it, opening the Gates of the Sun, and some
1677	stuff like that.	1687	stuff like that.
1678		1688
1679	Some say that Lorkas was an angel of Valriel, that fell long ago from the	1689	Some say that Lorkas was an angel of Valriel, that fell long ago from the
1680	Skies, stealing a couple of highly holy artifacts, and hiding them in his	1690	Skies, stealing a couple of highly holy artifacts, and hiding them in his
…		…
1686	But, for what matters, some also said that Fido was a fiction, or that	1696	But, for what matters, some also said that Fido was a fiction, or that
1687	the Empire never was more than a dream of a past that never existed. Some	1697	the Empire never was more than a dream of a past that never existed. Some
1688	definitely are foolishly uninformed for sure, and speak more than they	1698	definitely are foolishly uninformed for sure, and speak more than they
1689	think.	1699	think.
1690		1700
1691	Because, if they were less quick on jumping to conclusions, they’d	1701	Because, if they were less quick on jumping to conclusions, they'd
1692	quickly notice how difficult it is for an angel to fall from the sky and	1702	quickly notice how difficult it is for an angel to fall from the sky and
1693	never be able to climb back, as if wild gooses were never able to take off	1703	never be able to climb back, as if wild gooses were never able to take off
1694	again once they land after their long journey to the South.	1704	again once they land after their long journey to the South.
1695		1705
1696	Anyway, as every wise man knows, Lorkas was no angelic creature of divine	1706	Anyway, as every wise man knows, Lorkas was no angelic creature of divine
1697	essence, or even a magical creation of a godly force.	1707	essence, or even a magical creation of a godly force.
1698		1708
1699	Some say that Khelens is the Beginning, first of the Cities of Men. That,	1709	Some say that Khelens is the Beginning, first of the Cities of Men. That,
1700	too, is untrue: before the Age of Khelens was the Time of the Kingdoms	1710	too, is untrue: before the Age of Khelens was the Time of the Kingdoms
1701	at War. And before them, the Era of Songor the Great. And going back	1711	at War. And before them, the Era of Songor the Great. And going back
1702	through the thick book of history, you’ll cross Arnistar of the Desert	1712	through the thick book of history, you'll cross Arnistar of the Desert
1703	Dwellers, the Republic of the Two Rivers, and the Ancient Haemdel, and the	1713	Dwellers, the Republic of the Two Rivers, and the Ancient Haemdel, and the
1704	Kingdom of the Long Wall. And before it, the forgotten towers of light	1714	Kingdom of the Long Wall. And before it, the forgotten towers of light
1705	that Horadrists built.	1715	that Horadrists built.
1706		1716
1707		1717
…		…
1712	boy that wanted to see everything, to understand the world and its stars,	1722	boy that wanted to see everything, to understand the world and its stars,
1713	and discover its limits, for it was extending much further than the mists	1723	and discover its limits, for it was extending much further than the mists
1714	of his home valley.	1724	of his home valley.
1715		1725
1716	But life was rude in Kuratas, and trying to think about anything else than	1726	But life was rude in Kuratas, and trying to think about anything else than
1717	your next harvest wasn’t well perceived by most; and, more than often,	1727	your next harvest wasn't well perceived by most; and, more than often,
1718	Lorkas dreamed with tears and despair about the Mountains with the white	1728	Lorkas dreamed with tears and despair about the Mountains with the white
1719	tops, and Seas that ended only when they touched the sky, far away.	1729	tops, and Seas that ended only when they touched the sky, far away.
1720		1730
1721	Tired of his senseless life, he left his parents, his village, his	1731	Tired of his senseless life, he left his parents, his village, his
1722	friends, when he was only 12, and for weeks walked to the West, until he	1732	friends, when he was only 12, and for weeks walked to the West, until he
…		…
1727	Kridatta, which was famous for its ships, as its inhabitants had mastered	1737	Kridatta, which was famous for its ships, as its inhabitants had mastered
1728	a powerful arcane, so that their boats roamed not only the seas, but the	1738	a powerful arcane, so that their boats roamed not only the seas, but the
1729	very clouds themselves.	1739	very clouds themselves.
1730		1740
1731	Because he was smart and quick-brained, Lorkas soon got enrolled in the	1741	Because he was smart and quick-brained, Lorkas soon got enrolled in the
1732	team of Capt’n Bortaras; and after several adventures I shall maybe tell	1742	team of Capt'n Bortaras; and after several adventures I shall maybe tell
1733	about another day, he took the succession of the old mariner.	1743	about another day, he took the succession of the old mariner.
1734		1744
1735	Horizon was the name of his ship, and famous was his crew, exploring huge	1745	Horizon was the name of his ship, and famous was his crew, exploring huge
1736	territories and fighting the Princes of Sinas, who back then tried to put	1746	territories and fighting the Princes of Sinas, who back then tried to put
1737	the whole area under their iron, greedy grasps.	1747	the whole area under their iron, greedy grasps.
…		…
1759		1769
1760	They called themselves "The People of the Mother", and they had	1770	They called themselves "The People of the Mother", and they had
1761	never seen the "Flat-Eared Giants" before, although they already met	1771	never seen the "Flat-Eared Giants" before, although they already met
1762	"Flat-Eared Beards" and "Flat-Eared Greens" before.	1772	"Flat-Eared Beards" and "Flat-Eared Greens" before.
1763		1773
1764	But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn’t human, she	1774	But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn't human, she
1765	seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had	1775	seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had
1766	ever seen before.	1776	ever seen before.
1767		1777
1768	Those months were the most wonderful for him - and her - and time seemed	1778	Those months were the most wonderful for him - and her - and time seemed
1769	to have stopped for them in their endless love. But of course it hadn’t.	1779	to have stopped for them in their endless love. But of course it hadn't.
1770		1780
1771	And after a while, some of his men wanted to go back to their own homes,	1781	And after a while, some of his men wanted to go back to their own homes,
1772	and some wanted for their families to come to the Golden City. And, also,	1782	and some wanted for their families to come to the Golden City. And, also,
1773	there was the Bird.	1783	there was the Bird.
1774		1784
…		…
1779		1789
1780	And so they said: "Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to	1790	And so they said: "Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to
1781	show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of	1791	show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of
1782	the children of the White Bird."	1792	the children of the White Bird."
1783		1793
1784	And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he’d soon return.	1794	And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he'd soon return.
1785		1795
1786	The people of the Golden City also told him that "The Bird is imbued	1796	The people of the Golden City also told him that "The Bird is imbued
1787	with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope."	1797	with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope."
1788		1798
1789		1799
…		…
1831	leaving from dozens of miles away, reported that an ancient ship left the	1841	leaving from dozens of miles away, reported that an ancient ship left the
1832	bay, with Lorkas sitting at the front of it, holding the Bird, as if he	1842	bay, with Lorkas sitting at the front of it, holding the Bird, as if he
1833	was sleeping.	1843	was sleeping.
1834		1844
1835	Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But	1845	Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But
1836	everybody kept hope that, one day, he’d reach the Golden City	1846	everybody kept hope that, one day, he'd reach the Golden City
1837	again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all	1847	again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all
1838	accused Lorkas of having "stolen" it. The story became legend. The	1848	accused Lorkas of having "stolen" it. The story became legend. The
1839	legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most.	1849	legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most.
1840		1850
1841	Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn,	1851	Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn,
…		…
1844	man at the wheel of a strange ship, and a woman with pointy ears, watching	1854	man at the wheel of a strange ship, and a woman with pointy ears, watching
1845	the skies. And many nowadays keep the Hope that the White Bird now sleeps	1855	the skies. And many nowadays keep the Hope that the White Bird now sleeps
1846	down below the streets, having found its way back to home with Lorkas.	1856	down below the streets, having found its way back to home with Lorkas.
1847		1857
1848	But who could tell if it is the truth, or only a silly story? Who	1858	But who could tell if it is the truth, or only a silly story? Who
1849	knows? As for myself, I don’t care: I just hold hope it is. And so ends	1859	knows? As for myself, I don't care: I just hold hope it is. And so ends
1850	the Story of Lorkas, and so keeps Hope running.	1860	the Story of Lorkas, and so keeps Hope running.
1851		1861
1852		1862
1853	=head1 The Prison of Madness	1863	=head1 The Prison of Madness
1854		1864
…		…
1862	in it, seen many of its wonders and returned.	1872	in it, seen many of its wonders and returned.
1863		1873
1864	He also wrote a book that details all the ways and passages, alas, nobody	1874	He also wrote a book that details all the ways and passages, alas, nobody
1865	could decipher it yet:	1875	could decipher it yet:
1866		1876
1867	gb2trg2gb2gur2rkvg:	1877	gb2trg2gb2gur2rkvg:
1868	2jnaqre2nebhaq2hagvy2lbh2ybpngr2n2znc2aN,	1878	2jnaqre2nebhaq2hagvy2lbh2ybpngr2n2znc2aN,
1869	2vg2vf2ba2gur2obggbz2ragenapr2bs2n2znc.	1879	2vg2vf2ba2gur2obggbz2ragenapr2bs2n2znc.
1870	2bapr2gung2vf2ybpngrq2tb2evtug,	1880	2bapr2gung2vf2ybpngrq2tb2evtug,
1871	2hc,	1881	2hc,
1872	2evtug,	1882	2evtug,
1873	2evtug,	1883	2evtug,
1874	2evtug,	1884	2evtug,
1875	2evtug,	1885	2evtug,
1876	2evtug,	1886	2evtug,
1877	2lbh2jvyy2or2ng2gur2rkvg.	1887	2lbh2jvyy2or2ng2gur2rkvg.
1878	2gb2trg2gb2gur2inhyg:	1888	2gb2trg2gb2gur2inhyg:
1879	2jnaqre2ebhaq2hagvy2lbh2trg2gb2znc2aN1,	1889	2jnaqre2ebhaq2hagvy2lbh2trg2gb2znc2aN1,
1880	vg2vf2gb2gur2evtug2bs2n2abezny2znc.	1890	vg2vf2gb2gur2evtug2bs2n2abezny2znc.
1881	2tb2hc,	1891	2tb2hc,
1882	2yrsg,	1892	2yrsg,
1883	2hc,	1893	2hc,
1884	2yrsg,	1894	2yrsg,
1885	2qbja,	1895	2qbja,
1886	2qbja,	1896	2qbja,
1887	2evtug,	1897	2evtug,
1888	2qbja,	1898	2qbja,
1889	2qbja,	1899	2qbja,
1890	2qbja.2Lbh2jvyy2or2va2gur2unyy,	1900	2qbja.2Lbh2jvyy2or2va2gur2unyy,
1891	2tb2guebhtu2naq2gb2gur2yrsg2gb2ernpu2gur2inhyg.	1901	2tb2guebhtu2naq2gb2gur2yrsg2gb2ernpu2gur2inhyg.
1892		1902
1893		1903
1894	=head1 Order of the Gravestone	1904	=head1 Order of the Gravestone
1895		1905
1896	An ancient order of druids, that venerated the supposed gravestone of	1906	An ancient order of druids, that venerated the supposed gravestone of
…		…
1925	illusion forged by some magicians of those churches, mostly because you	1935	illusion forged by some magicians of those churches, mostly because you
1926	can still die in Heaven, Hell doesn't look all that impressive (and it	1936	can still die in Heaven, Hell doesn't look all that impressive (and it
1927	is so easy to come back), and why would only the churches in Scorn have	1937	is so easy to come back), and why would only the churches in Scorn have
1928	access to those in the first place?	1938	access to those in the first place?
1929		1939
		1940
		1941	=head1 Barad-Dur
		1942
		1943	In the mountains north-east of the great city we found it at last -- the
		1944	hidden fortress of Barad-Dur. What treasures could lie in it I do not know
		1945	for our party never gained its way past the entryway. Skulls, pixies, and
		1946	a horrible creature I hesitate to name decimated my friends and I.
		1947
		1948
		1949	=head1 A visit to the Alchemist
		1950
		1951	...and then did the Alchemist agree to make me my potion. First he
		1952	called to his grimm servants who hauld forth a great iron cauldron. Into
		1953	this black device did he deposit his ingredients and, opening his spell
		1954	book for reference, then did he cast his spell of alchemy therepon the
		1955	cauldron.
		1956
		1957	Greatly did the tub shake and move! I thought that the Alchemist had broke
		1958	his device, but he chuckled at my ignorance. Into the cauldron did he
		1959	reach an brought forth a filled bottle of golden amber fluid...
		1960
		1961
		1962	=head1 The Philosophical Ingredients
		1963
		1964	Know that there are 4 principle philosophical ingredients. In order, they
		1965	are:
		1966
		1967	- philosophical salt
		1968	- philosophical sulphur
		1969	- philosophical phosphorus
		1970	- philosophical oil
		1971
		1972	The great alchemist has often said that all living things are made of
		1973	these ingredients. Proper combination of these with other base objects can
		1974	often create potions of power and might.
		1975
		1976
		1977	=head1 Collection of Strange Glyphs
		1978
		1979	Many years ago, I got my hands on a book with many strange glyphs, from
		1980	a book-dealer in Darcap. Interested in all kinds of arcance Symbols, I
		1981	bought it despite the rather high price, for the depicted glyphs looked
		1982	intricately detailed and seemed to emanate some deeper meaning.
		1983
		1984	The only thing the shop keeper could tell me about the book was that it
		1985	was supposed to be a "talansuration book" or something like that, and no,
		1986	he didn't know what that means.
		1987
		1988	I was unable to find out more about this cult of Talansura, despite
		1989	traveling all over the world for many years.
		1990
		1991	Since my copy of the book is now in a very bad condition, I decided to
		1992	make a clean copy and publish it, so this knowledge is not lost forever.
		1993
		1994	B<- Samuel Midnight, Book Collector and Traveller, Scorn>
		1995
		1996	T<トランスレーション著書>
		1997
		1998	悪鬼 akki demon, devil
		1999	悪魔 akuma demon, evil spirit
		2000	アパート apa-to apartment
		2001	東 azuma east
		2002	貯金箱 chokinbako bank
		2003	著書 chosho book
		2004	貯蔵 chozou storage
		2005	付き dzuki to, under
		2006	ギリ神 girisin Ruggili
		2007	護衛 goei guard
		2008	本塁 honrui stronghold
		2009	一堂 ichidou shrine
		2010	溢流 itsuryuu spill, overflow
		2011	一定不変 itteifuhen permanent
		2012	鍵 kagi key
		2013	京洛 keiraku capital
		2014	血液 ketsueki blood
		2015	寛ぎ kutsurogi room
		2016	メゾン mezon house
		2017	町 machi town
		2018	港 minato harbour
		2019	店 mise shop
		2020	渚 nagisa shore, water's edge
		2021	燃焼 nenshou burning
		2022	の no (glue two words together)
		2023	鬼 oni demon, orge
		2024	乱暴 ranbou rough
		2025	力 ryoku power, strength
		2026	センタ senta center
		2027	市場 shijou market
		2028	商業組合 shougyoukumiai guild
		2029	商法 shouhou trade, commerce
		2030	住居 sumai house
		2031	スノー suno- snow
		2032	建物 tatemono building
		2033	卓子 teiburu table
		2034	トランスレーション toransure-shon translation
		2035	ウエルカム uerukamu welcome
		2036	ウインド uindo wind
		2037	山 yama mountain
		2038	要素 youso element
		2039	ザ za the
		2040	座席 zaseki seat
		2041
		2042
		2043	=head1 The Mineral Brazilianite
		2044
		2045	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Brazilianite.
		2046
		2047	It has a rough texture and is of pale yellowish-white colour and a biting
		2048	smell.
		2049
		2050	Nobody knows for sure who named it like this, but since no natural sources
		2051	of it have been found it is rumored that it came from a far-away country.
		2052
		2053	The value of Brazialinite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and
		2054	other items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's dexterity.
		2055
		2056	It can often be found in old and thinned-out, rough walls.
		2057
		2058	=head1 The Mineral Dolomite
		2059
		2060	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Dolomite.
		2061
		2062	It is sharp-edged and is of dark green colour.
		2063
		2064	The name is thought to come from the archaic Do-l'os - "he who continues".
		2065
		2066	The value of Dolomite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and
		2067	other items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's stamina and
		2068	constitution.
		2069
		2070	It can often be found in the rock of very high mountains.
		2071
		2072	=head1 The Mineral Flourite
		2073
		2074	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Flourite.
		2075
		2076	It has a porous texture and is of bright green colour, almost as if glowing.
		2077
		2078	The name is thought to come from the archaic Flu-l'dos - "he who inflicts
		2079	pain", as it is often used to improve weapons.
		2080
		2081	The value of Flourite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and other
		2082	items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's strength.
		2083
		2084	It's only known natural sources can be found on the so called "Three
		2085	sisters Island" between the Scorn and Navar continents.
		2086
		2087	=head1 The Mineral Marcasite
		2088
		2089	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Marcasite.
		2090
		2091	It has rough rock-like texture and is of greyish colour.
		2092
		2093	It was named after the great philosopher Marcas, who, today almost
		2094	unknown, was widely known during his lifetime. Only considerable time
		2095	after his death was it found out that all his wisdom came from one of his
		2096	rings made of Marcasite. While this didn't diminish his great words, it
		2097	did diminish his fame.
		2098
		2099	The value of Marcasite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued with
		2100	its energy improve the wearer's wisdom.
		2101
		2102	The best known source for this mineral can be found in the Church of
		2103	Gorokh in Scorn, very deep down in their so-called "Hell", which they
		2104	apparently think to be a nice place to be in.
		2105
		2106	=head1 The Mineral Olivine
		2107
		2108	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Olivine.
		2109
		2110	It consists of two different, green and dark-green globule materials.
		2111
		2112	It was named by empress Olo of Orn in or around EK 8317, who couldn't
		2113	satiate her lust for this mineral, and almost caused an economic disaster
		2114	because she spend all her money on it instead of more important things,
		2115	and somehow nobody managed to convince her otherwise.
		2116
		2117	The value of Olivine lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued with
		2118	its energy improve the wearer's charisma.
		2119
		2120	The best known source for this mineral can be found in the Church of
		2121	Valriel in Scorn, apparently very high up in their so-called "Heaven".
		2122
		2123	=head1 The Mineral Phlogopite
		2124
		2125	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Phlogopite.
		2126
		2127	It looks like a dark brown rock, not unlike the colour of excrements (but
		2128	of course with a more rock-like texture).
		2129
		2130	Since the mineral is so worthless but yet so common, miners often say "Oh
		2131	Flog!" when they get Phlogopite instead something more valuable. It was
		2132	named after the minor goddess of Flog, one of the beings miners often pray
		2133	to ensure (as they think) their survival. Apparently she does not care
		2134	much about her name being used as an obvious invective...
		2135
		2136	The biggest value of Phlogopite lies in its beauty, in which it is
		2137	considerably lacking, so it isn't worth all that much. At least it can be
		2138	somewhat useful to miners, as the presence of Phlogopite often hints at
		2139	the presence of other, more useful, minerals.
		2140
		2141	It can be found in rock almost anywhere.
		2142
		2143	=head1 The Mineral Rhodochrosite
		2144
		2145	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Rhodochrosite.
		2146
		2147	It easily crumbles in your hand and has a pinkish colour.
		2148
		2149	Nothing is known about the origin of its name (which is very pretty, I
		2150	tell you).
		2151
		2152	The value of Rhodochrosite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued
		2153	with its energy improve the wearer's magical powers, which makes it very
		2154	valuable to all kinds of practitioners of the arts.
		2155
		2156	It is best found in Valleynoy, which has a mining guild specialised on
		2157	Rhodochrosite.
		2158
		2159	=head1 The Mineral Spectrolite
		2160
		2161	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Spectrolite.
		2162
		2163	It has a very smooth texture, and has a slightly transparent yellowish
		2164	colour with dark corners.
		2165
		2166	It is named after the only place where it can be found naturally, the
		2167	Spectre mountain ring.
		2168
		2169	The value of Spectrolite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued
		2170	with its energy improve the wearer's brightness, making him or her
		2171	more intelligent, which makes it especially valuable to all kinds of
		2172	practitioners of the arts.
		2173
		2174	The Spectre mountain ring is, surprisingly, a ring-mountain north of
		2175	Scorn.
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