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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.net>
		12	Robin Redeker <support@deliantra.net>
12	Lalo Martins <lalo.martins@gmail.com>	13	Lalo Martins <lalo.martins@gmail.com>
13	Yann Chachkoff <yann.chachkoff@mailandnews.com>	14	Yann Chachkoff <yann.chachkoff@mailandnews.com>
14	Gros	15	Gros
15		16
16	many stories taken from unknown authors at The Crossfire Wiki	17	many stories taken from unknown authors at The Crossfire Wiki
17	http://wiki.metalforge.net/	18	http://wiki.metalforge.net/
18		19
19	Each =head1 should become its own book.	20	Each =head1 should become its own book.
20		21
21	=end comment	22	=end comment
22		23
23		24
24	=head1 History of Creation, by Khalis, Volume I	25	=head1 History of Creation, by Khalis, Volume I
25		26
256		257
257	Around 350 EK: The Story of the Fourth Mariner is written by an unknown author.	258	Around 350 EK: The Story of the Fourth Mariner is written by an unknown author.
258		259
259	435 EK: Colony of Skorn Founded. It would eventualy become the city of Scorn.	260	435 EK: Colony of Skorn Founded. It would eventualy become the city of Scorn.
260		261
261	711 EK: The outpost of Heaven’s Gate is founded.	262	711 EK: The outpost of Heaven's Gate is founded.
262		263
263	=head2 Volume II: Second Millenia EK	264	=head2 Volume II: Second Millenia EK
264		265
265	1223 EK: Ekkis the Drunk leads a disastrous crusade against the Sirens in the southern seas.	266	1223 EK: Ekkis the Drunk leads a disastrous crusade against the Sirens in the southern seas.
266		267
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270		271
271	2287 EK: Battle of Tered - The Kingdom of the Masts is dismantled by Navar.	272	2287 EK: Battle of Tered - The Kingdom of the Masts is dismantled by Navar.
272		273
273	2567 EK: Fernast Fergono, exiled from Navar, leads a famous exploration expedition in the south-east seas.	274	2567 EK: Fernast Fergono, exiled from Navar, leads a famous exploration expedition in the south-east seas.
274		275
275	2765 EK: The city of Heaven’s Gate is burned by pirates.	276	2765 EK: The city of Heaven's Gate is burned by pirates.
276		277
277	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	278	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
278		279
279	=head2 Volume IV: Fourth Millenia EK	280	=head2 Volume IV: Fourth Millenia EK
280		281
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318		319
319	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	320	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
320		321
321	=head2 Volume VIII: Eighth Millenia EK	322	=head2 Volume VIII: Eighth Millenia EK
322		323
323	7124 EK: Harta accidentally creates a Dimensional Grid, connecting the Crossfire Continuum with the Daï-Moh-Nî Dimension.	324	7124 EK: Harta accidentally creates a Dimensional Grid, connecting the Deliantra Continuum with the Daï-Moh-Nî Dimension.
324		325
325	7563 EK: The tower of Melficef the Red explodes.	326	7563 EK: The tower of Melficef the Red explodes.
326		327
327	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.	328	=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
328		329
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362	=head2 Past and Destruction	363	=head2 Past and Destruction
363		364
364	Ah, Euthville - "City of the Pearl", in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a	365	Ah, Euthville - "City of the Pearl", in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a
365	rather sad story!!	366	rather sad story!!
366		367
367	If you went there about half a millenia ago, you’d have seen something	368	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	369	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	370	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	371	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	372	metal that is as transparent as a pearl of the North Sea, yet as strong as
372	the best irons of Navar.	373	the best irons of Navar.
373		374
374	And thus, they found at the location of Euthville a lot of that raw metal,	375	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	376	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	377	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	378	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	379	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.	380	the dwarves, working was less and less an issue for them.
380		381
381	Yet yhey were facing a problem. All their devices, all their machineries,	382	Yet yhey were facing a problem. All their devices, all their machineries,
382	all their tricks to cheat with nature required energy. Lots of	383	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	384	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,	385	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	386	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	387	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	388	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	389	that they could put the invisible horses of water that the sylphids are
389	rumored to breed in use.	390	rumored to breed in use.
390		391
391	But even so, their hunger for power wasn’t satisfied, and became an	392	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,	393	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	394	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	395	send messengers across the whole Continent, calling the world for a
395	challenge. Whoever would be able to fulfill the needs of Euthvillians of	396	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	397	energy would become the new Commander, thus the ruler of the richest city
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398		399
399	Many answered the call, of course, and many failed. Wind, Sun, Stars, even	400	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,	401	dwarven beer were proposed, but nothing seemed to be enough. For years,
401	wizards tried. And failed.	402	wizards tried. And failed.
402		403
403	And then came a boy. He wasn’t a wizard, nor pretended to be one. He was	404	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	405	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	406	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	407	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.	408	demonstrations the powerful wizards and engineers failing again and again.
408		409
409	After several days, the Commander noticed the Boy, and said: "who	410	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	411	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	412	flute for sure - but there's more in my simple pipe than in those
412	legions of wizards." "Really ?" said the Commander, half-laughing,	413	legions of wizards." "Really ?" said the Commander, half-laughing,
413	half-curious, "so you think you can solve my challenge ?"	414	half-curious, "so you think you can solve my challenge ?"
414		415
415	The Boy smiled. "Not only I can, but I shall - and my price will be	416	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	417	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,	424	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	425	leaving a great hole from which flames emerged. But the fire seemed to
425	dance at the rythm of the music itself.	426	dance at the rythm of the music itself.
426		427
427	The Boy then said to the Commander: "As long as you keep playing for	428	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	429	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	430	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.	431	flute, and left, and never was seen again at Euthville.
431		432
432	At first, things seemed fine, and the Commander couldn’t believe his	433	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	434	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,	435	prosperity. Who wouldn't want to tame the Demons themselves? Quickly,
435	though, it appeared obvious that, for enough demons to be there, that	436	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	437	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	438	entertaining, joyous, and funny, it quickly grew on the nerves of
438	many. And especially because it was played 23 hours a day.	439	many. And especially because it was played 23 hours a day.
439		440
440	Finally, the Commander decided that the city couldn’t stand this	441	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	442	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	443	city. On this fateful day, a whole fanfare left the city, hoping that the
443	demons would follow, attracted by the music.	444	demons would follow, attracted by the music.
444		445
445	And so, they did. One after another, they climbed out of Earth itself, and	446	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	454	music that enslaved them, crushed what remained of the city, in a bloody
454	fest that they will forever keep in their twisted memories.	455	fest that they will forever keep in their twisted memories.
455		456
456	The Commander went mad, of course, and it is said that his madness was	457	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	458	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	459	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	460	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	461	that mortals could enslave the hell. Some demons stayed there, obviously
461	enjoying the area and its newborn ashes that smelled fresh blood and	462	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	463	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	464	richesses that are still sleeping below the ruins of its former palaces
464	are now guarded by powerful entities of the 9th Circle.	465	are now guarded by powerful entities of the 9th Circle.
465		466
466	Many said that, if the Enchanted Music could be found, it would open the	467	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	468	gates of many treasures, but because none of the former Euthvillians
468	survived, and because nobody knows where the Boy went afterwards, those	469	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	470	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	471	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,	472	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.	473	and the fire is dying, and so has my tale reached the end.
473		474
474		475
475		476
476	=head1 The Kiritani Pass (from "Euthville Legends")	477	=head1 The Kiritani Pass (from "Euthville Legends")
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484	=head1 Sannistra (from "Euthville Legends")	485	=head1 Sannistra (from "Euthville Legends")
485		486
486	The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction	487	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	488	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,	489	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	490	Sannistra. 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	491	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	492	sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it "somewhere in the mountains
492	of Euth".	493	of Euth".
493		494
494	So I guess she would have put it there, although I’m not sure. Many	495	So I I<guess> she would have put it there, although I'm not I<sure>. Many
495	people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the	496	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	497	ruined city, but now that I've discovered those two caves, I'd rather
497	bet on them - it seems more logical.	498	bet on them - it seems more logical.
498		499
499		500
500	=head1 The Name of the World	501	=head1 The Name of the World
501		502
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587		588
588	A Bonecrusher, a Firestar, and a Demonspawn Shield.	589	A Bonecrusher, a Firestar, and a Demonspawn Shield.
589		590
590	Undead	591	Undead
591		592
592	Lich dust, a Spectre’s ectoplasm, and a Skull’s tooth.	593	Lich dust, a Spectre's ectoplasm, and a Skull's tooth.
593		594
594	Dragon	595	Dragon
595		596
596	An Ancient dragon’s steak, an Ancient Blue Dragon’s steak, and an Ancient red dragon’s steak.	597	An Ancient dragon's steak, an Ancient Blue Dragon's steak, and an Ancient red dragon's steak.
597		598
598	Demon	599	Demon
599		600
600	A Demonbane, a Belzebub’s sword, and a Firebrand.	601	A Demonbane, a Belzebub's sword, and a Firebrand.
601		602
602	=head3 Free Centres	603	=head3 Free Centres
603		604
604	As a special service, we provide access to two of our older training	605	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	606	centres completely free of charge, although you will understand that there
606	will be no guarentees given for success:	607	will be no guarentees given for success:
607		608
608	Goblin & Zombie - Located south of Scorn	609	Goblin & Zombie - Located south of Scorn
609		610
610	Skeleton & Ogre - Located somewhere around Navar	611	Skeleton & Ogre - Located south-west of Navar
611		612
612	=head2 Locations	613	=head2 Locations
613		614
614	These are the locations to the entrances of the Training Centers.	615	These are the locations to the entrances of the Training Centers.
615		616
616	world_107_128
617
618	world_118_101
619
620	world_106_109 - Humanoid	617	world_106_109 - Humanoid
621		618
622	world_124_113 - Undead
623
624	world_107_120 - Goblin & Zombie	619	world_107_120 - Goblin & Zombie
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		621	world_107_128 - Undead
		622
		623	world_119_101 - Dragons
		624
		625	world_119_118 - Skeleton & Ogre
		626
		627	world_124_113 - Demon
		628
625		629
626		630
627	=head1 The Kingdom of Navar	631	=head1 The Kingdom of Navar
628		632
629	Straddling the corner of the Imperial highway as it turns North near the	633	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,	634	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	635	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	636	there it stands, dominating the skyline for miles around and showing the
633	same bustling activity expected of any thriving market town.	637	same bustling activity expected of any thriving market town.
634		638
635		639
636	=head1 The Kingdom of the Masts	640	=head1 The Kingdom of the Masts
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647	Navari Princes against the Artificers, a group of mages that were masters	651	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	652	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	653	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	654	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	655	shattered the whole east of the world, and many territories forever sank
652	into the ocean, including Kari Kori, the Technomages’ city.	656	into the ocean, including Kari Kori, the Technomages' city.
653		657
654		658
655	=head1 Juradiths Dissidents	659	=head1 Juradiths Dissidents
656		660
657	Juradiths, named after Juradith, Minor Spirit of Equity, were a group of	661	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	665	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	666	defeated by the Scornian Militia with the help of a couple city mages, who
663	flooded the Juradiths into a magically created lake.	667	flooded the Juradiths into a magically created lake.
664		668
665	Juradiths still exist as a small political faction today, although	669	Juradiths still exist as a small political faction today, although
666	they’ve long traded their violent ways for some weird traditions whose	670	they've long traded their violent ways for some weird traditions whose
667	origins and meaning are now mostly forgotten.	671	origins and meaning are now mostly forgotten.
668		672
669		673
670	=head1 The Gaean Legend of Creation	674	=head1 The Gaean Legend of Creation
671		675
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674	In the beginning there was Gaea, the force of nature. SHE filled the whole	678	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	679	of existence with her being. After a few billion years, this became to
676	grow boring and lonely, so SHE decided to have children.	680	grow boring and lonely, so SHE decided to have children.
677		681
678	At first SHE created a host of forces like Herself, eternal and	682	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	683	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	684	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	685	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	686	most of HER first children disagreed, and went away to an unknown
683	location.	687	location.
684		688
685	=head2 Age of The Small World	689	=head2 Age of The Small World
686		690
687	So Gaea created a small world and populated it with limited creatures -	691	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	692	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	693	to watch them. But her remaining faithful children were growing restless
690	and wanted to make their own experimentations too. Finally SHE got bored	694	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	695	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	696	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	697	developed many different styles of living, and SHE desired to compare
694	them.	698	them.
695		699
696	And Gaea destroyed the original world, breaking it in four new ones.	700	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	724	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	725	Her children believed this was the best way to live and decided to live in
722	this world.	726	this world.
723		727
724	After the worlds were created, only four children of Gaea still preferred	728	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	729	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	730	worlds, and two because they liked all of them and preferred to visit them
727	whenever they wished.	731	whenever they wished.
728		732
729	=head2 Age of Awakening	733	=head2 Age of Awakening
730		734
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734	and wanted to create more interesting creatures, SHE understood them and	738	and wanted to create more interesting creatures, SHE understood them and
735	quickly allowed them and gave them the power to do it.	739	quickly allowed them and gave them the power to do it.
736		740
737	So on the First world, one of the Gods who lived there created a race of	741	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	742	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	743	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	744	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	745	naming, they named their creator Lythander, and in exchange for his name
742	he gifted them with luck.	746	he gifted them with luck.
743		747
744	On the Second world, one of the Gods created a race of builders and named	748	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	749	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	750	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	751	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	752	dwarves, however, didn't accept their changed siblings, so they went off
749	to live by themselves and became known as gnomes.	753	to live by themselves and became known as gnomes.
750		754
751	On the Third world, of course, none of the resident Gods wanted to	755	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	756	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	757	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	828	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	829	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	830	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:	831	than the one they worshipped. But there was only one, obvious answer:
828	the Banished Gods, the Forgotten Children who left ages ago because	832	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	833	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	834	revenge by subverting death itself. In later days, these Gods would become
831	collectively known as the Devourers.	835	collectively known as the Devourers.
832		836
833	Knowing the enemy was not the solution to the war, but was a start. This	837	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,	838	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,	869	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.	870	and that light had a name, and that name was Valriel.
867		871
868	But part of the light was not content to be alone, and so did Valriel put	872	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	873	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	874	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	875	wasn't light, it surely was the darkness; and the darkness took upon
872	itself the name of Gorokh.	876	itself the name of Gorokh.
873		877
874	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the	878	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	879	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	880	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	881	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	882	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	883	wise counsel of the Shadow and created a world full of living things to be
880	His new companions and servants.	884	His new companions and servants.
881		885
882	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh	886	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	887	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	888	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	889	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	890	was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over other men instead of
887	paying respect to the one true ruler of all.	891	paying respect to the one true ruler of all.
888		892
889	So did Valriel upon the departure of his first servant, create new	893	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	894	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	896	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.	897	some of them were tempted and started to worship and serve the Shadow.
894		898
895	But not enough were seduced by his promises. So he decided to be many,	899	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	900	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	901	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,	902	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	903	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	904	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	905	forge, the builder of things, for the fire and the desire to change was
902	the true face of Gorokh.	906	the true face of Gorokh.
903		907
904	And he taught the men to wage war upon each other, and scared the warriors	908	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	909	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	910	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	911	beautiful face of a woman, and they called him Valkyrie. And as they
908	killed each other, Gorokh was happy.	912	killed each other, Gorokh was happy.
909		913
910	And much more he did. He taught women to heal and to make the soil grow	914	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	915	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	938	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	939	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	940	their assigned mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading
937	the evil in their dark hearts.	941	the evil in their dark hearts.
938		942
939	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel’s creation into a new	943	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	944	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	945	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,	946	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	947	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.	948	watching the destruction and sorrow they spread in the world.
…		…
994	Son with a Will.	998	Son with a Will.
995		999
996	And for many times more time than a mortal can count, Gorokh was the	1000	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	1001	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	1002	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	1003	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	1004	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	1005	counsel of the Fire and created a world full of living things to be their
1002	new companions and servants.	1006	new companions and servants.
1003		1007
1004	And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh	1008	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	1009	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	1010	companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because he
1007	believed he should be only and true Lord, but Gorokh couldn’t agree	1011	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	1012	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.	1013	themselves instead of paying respect to one self-appointed ruler of all.
1010		1014
1011	So did Valriel, while Gorokh was away exploring the wonders of the new	1015	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	1016	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	1028	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	1029	music, even then would Valriel create a false god to pose as the giver of
1026	those gifts and take the glory for himself.	1030	those gifts and take the glory for himself.
1027		1031
1028	And since Gorokh kept inventing new presents, Valriel became angry,	1032	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	1033	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	1034	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	1035	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	1036	with the mission of hunting down and undoing the work of the Fire, and
1033	this race He called Angels.	1037	this race He called Angels.
1034		1038
1035	But again Gorokh found a cunning way to defend his work, and again he	1039	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	1044	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	1045	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	1046	mission to fight the demons and keep them from spreading the word of
1043	Gorokh.	1047	Gorokh.
1044		1048
1045	And Gorokh did find great fun in changing Valriel’s creation into a new	1049	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	1050	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	1051	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	1052	troll, and giant, and ogre, and many other strong creatures. But their
1049	intelligences greatly suffered from the process, and he was unhappy with	1053	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	1054	his creation, and while he was looking for a way to help them did Valriel
…		…
1080		1084
1081	=head1 The Dwarven Creation Tale	1085	=head1 The Dwarven Creation Tale
1082		1086
1083	A play by Shakesdor the Dwarf.	1087	A play by Shakesdor the Dwarf.
1084		1088
1085	- What... where we come from? You’re not old enough for this	1089	- What... where we come from? You're not old enough for this
1086	conversation.	1090	conversation.
1087		1091
1088	- No, uncle, I mean as a whole... the world, the dwarves, the others.	1092	- No, uncle, I mean as a whole... the world, the dwarves, the others.
1089		1093
1090	- Ah. I see. (Big gulp of beer.) You mean, NOW?	1094	- Ah. I see. (Big gulp of beer.) You mean, NOW?
…		…
1093		1097
1094	- sigh all right, all right. It goes like this.	1098	- sigh all right, all right. It goes like this.
1095		1099
1096	First there was the Ore and the Forge. The Ore is what existence looked	1100	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	1101	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.	1102	the Ore to be everything that is, ever will be, or won't.
1099		1103
1100	Over a span of time that is not time, because time wasn’t forged yet,	1104	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	1105	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	1106	merged with that Ore and became sentient. He has many names, but we call
1103	him Mostrai.	1107	him Mostrai.
1104		1108
1105	He spent ages of time-that-was-not-time exploring, learning the nature	1109	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	1110	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	1111	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,	1112	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	1113	at the same "time", existing and not being created yet, which was the
1110	case if time didn’t exist.	1114	case if time didn't exist.
1111		1115
1112	Then, with things in order, he began forging things. The first thing he	1116	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	1117	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	1118	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	1119	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,	1131	were thousands of dwarves partying, thousands sleeping, thousands hunting,
1128	and thousands forging. Mostrai thought it was good, but it was also damn	1132	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	1133	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,	1134	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	1135	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	1136	wouldn't wander forever, he placed these places in the middle of an
1133	infinite ocean. There you have, that’s the story.	1137	infinite ocean. There you have, that's the story.
1134		1138
1135	- Whoa. What about the others?	1139	- Whoa. What about the others?
1136		1140
1137	- sigh You won’t let me finish my beer, will you?	1141	- sigh You won't let me finish my beer, will you?
1138		1142
1139	- You’ll never finish your beer, uncle. When you soak that mug,	1143	- You'll never finish your beer, uncle. When you soak that mug,
1140	there’s plenty more in the barrel.	1144	there's plenty more in the barrel.
1141		1145
1142	- All right, all rigth. (Big gulp.)	1146	- All right, all rigth. (Big gulp.)
1143		1147
1144	The dwarves had amazing weapons to hunt with. Eventually, the hunt was	1148	The dwarves had amazing weapons to hunt with. Eventually, the hunt was
1145	no challenge anymore. The best hunters would play-act wars between	1149	no challenge anymore. The best hunters would play-act wars between
…		…
1148	Mostrai was worried that those fights might one day evolve into real	1152	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,	1153	wars. So he created an enemy, something very different from the dwarf,
1150	something very obviously wrong, which lived in the woods and preferred	1154	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	1155	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	1156	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	1157	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	1158	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	1159	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;	1160	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	1161	for time beyond count, dwarf and elf honed their skills against each
1158	other, and prospered.	1162	other, and prospered.
1159		1163
1160	I mean, have you ever fought an elf? Yes, it was an eternal war, but not	1164	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	1165	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,	1166	fight, it's clean, it's beautiful, it's according to the rules,
1163	it’s a ritual of honor.	1167	it's a ritual of honor.
1164		1168
1165	Well, I digress. All was well, I said. But one day, one elf created yellow	1169	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	1170	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,	1171	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	1172	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	1173	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	1174	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	1175	went underground, and we're waiting for that to happen, to see what he
1172	will do next.	1176	will do next.
1173		1177
1174	Can I drink in peace now? There, go play with your friends.	1178	Can I drink in peace now? There, go play with your friends.
1175		1179
1176		1180
1177	=head1 The Legend of the Builders	1181	=head1 The Legend of the Builders
1178		1182
1179	People of the Old Empire believed that the whole universe was made by	1183	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	1184	powerful beings called Builders. Builders were not part of the world
1181	like gods were - they lived Outside. Little is known about the Builders	1185	like gods were - they lived Outside. Little is known about the Builders
1182	themselves. The priests of the Empire weren’t quite sure themselves	1186	themselves. The priests of the Empire weren't quite sure themselves
1183	about their names. Some were universally known, though: Mawëdel the Ruler	1187	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	1188	or Peterëm the Writing One were the most popular of the ever changing
1185	list of Builders.	1189	list of Builders.
1186		1190
1187	The Builders understood very well how difficult it would be for them to	1191	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	1210	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	1211	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	1212	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	1213	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	1214	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	1215	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	1216	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.	1217	Old Empire came, and nowadays only the Builders can probably remember him.
1214		1218
1215	Recent researches show that, although he greatly contributed to the	1219	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	1220	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	1221	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	1222	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	1223	of the Old City, "Scorn" would have been the real name of Tabb the
1220	Dark.	1224	Dark.
1221		1225
1222		1226
1223	=head1 The Coming of Color	1227	=head1 The Coming of Color
1224		1228
1225	It is said that centuries before the foundation of the Old Empire, the	1229	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	1230	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	1231	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	1232	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	1233	magical burst slowly covered the world with colors, but some elements
1230	resisted for a long time. Prophets of the Old Empire announced that,	1234	resisted for a long time. Prophets of the Old Empire announced that,
1231	although victorious, the force of Xepemes wouldn’t stay forever: one	1235	although victorious, the force of Xepemes wouldn't stay forever: one
1232	day, it would eventually fade away against a more powerful magical force,	1236	day, it would eventually fade away against a more powerful magical force,
1233	the mysterious Pegemes (or Peengees?). This happened - but much after the	1237	the mysterious Pegemes (or Peengees?). This happened - but much after the
1234	fall of the Empire.	1238	fall of the Empire.
1235		1239
1236		1240
1237	=head1 The Bigworld	1241	=head1 The Big World
1238		1242
1239	The old world was small and it consisted of many pieces. Scorn, Navar,	1243	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	1244	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	1245	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	1246	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	1247	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	1248	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	1249	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	1250	Great Mountains around Brest and they caused the Great Forest to grow.
		1251
1247	the time passed, Navar grew to become a great Kingdom and the builders	1252	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	1253	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	1254	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	1255	not part of this new world.
1251	Scorn.	1256
		1257	This was the state for a long time, until the builders decided that the
		1258	Big World was not good, and set out to change it again. Everything
		1259	changed. So much changed that, in fact, the world was completely
		1260	unrecognisable to its denizens after the change.
		1261
		1262	Except the area around Brest, at least according to the people living
		1263	there. Or maybe they were just too busy fighting monsters to notice it.
		1264
		1265	This time Pupland became part of the new Big World, and can be found in
		1266	the very north, past Santo Dominion.
1252		1267
1253		1268
1254	=head1 Skud the Great	1269	=head1 Skud the Great
1255		1270
1256	One of the first Builders. Skud created many famous places, like the	1271	One of the first Builders. Skud created many famous places, like the
1257	Scorn’s First Inn or the Newbie Tower.	1272	Scorn's First Inn or the Newbie Tower.
1258		1273
1259	The reasons of the disappearance of Skud are mostly unknown. The Codex	1274	The reasons of the disappearance of Skud are mostly unknown. The Codex
1260	Skudensis mentions that it could have been because of the negative	1275	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,	1276	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	1277	although left unfinished by its creator, may contain informations about
…		…
1335	very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and	1350	very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and
1336	bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea.	1351	bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea.
1337		1352
1338	"Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound	1353	"Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound
1339	by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the	1354	by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the
1340	world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you’ll have to	1355	world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you'll have to
1341	pay the price."	1356	pay the price."
1342		1357
1343	- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather	1358	- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather
1344	modest. I’ll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward."	1359	modest. I'll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward."
1345		1360
1346	The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion	1361	The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion
1347	that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories	1362	that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories
1348	weren’t very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so	1363	weren't very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so
1349	it wasn’t really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of	1364	it wasn't really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of
1350	peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against	1365	peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against
1351	Scorn ?	1366	Scorn ?
1352		1367
1353	And so they answered: "The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept."	1368	And so they answered: "The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept."
1354		1369
…		…
1393	under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in	1408	under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in
1394	love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of	1409	love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of
1395	getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power.	1410	getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power.
1396		1411
1397	The lady told him: "The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that	1412	The lady told him: "The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that
1398	tree, and in that house you see. You’ll only find unrest by aiming for	1413	tree, and in that house you see. You'll only find unrest by aiming for
1399	more."	1414	more."
1400		1415
1401	But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers,	1416	But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers,
1402	and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to	1417	and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to
1403	pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on	1418	pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on
…		…
1423	The Elvish lady came, as beautiful as ever. And on the balcony at the top	1438	The Elvish lady came, as beautiful as ever. And on the balcony at the top
1424	of the pump, they watched the stars, and she kissed him, and she when they	1439	of the pump, they watched the stars, and she kissed him, and she when they
1425	were in the bed he had prepared for that very special night before the	1440	were in the bed he had prepared for that very special night before the
1426	pumping started, she whispered at his ear.	1441	pumping started, she whispered at his ear.
1427		1442
1428	That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn’t expect what she told	1443	That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn't expect what she told
1429	him then.	1444	him then.
1430		1445
1431	"Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with	1446	"Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with
1432	Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I’ll	1447	Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I'll
1433	disappear, and so does your dream."	1448	disappear, and so does your dream."
1434		1449
1435	Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her	1450	Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her
1436	attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage	1451	attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage
1437	the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building,	1452	the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building,
…		…
1466	Banner." – Gros, the Irrelevant One	1481	Banner." – Gros, the Irrelevant One
1467		1482
1468		1483
1469	=head1 The Great Heliograph	1484	=head1 The Great Heliograph
1470		1485
1471	A device made by Mer’Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the	1486	A device made by Mer'Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the
1472	Brestian Hills, it is basically a giant magnifying glass, using a complex	1487	Brestian Hills, it is basically a giant magnifying glass, using a complex
1473	mechanism commanding several mirrors, that is able to concentrate the	1488	mechanism commanding several mirrors, that is able to concentrate the
1474	sunlight into a powerful beam. The concentrator is associated to a Sun	1489	sunlight into a powerful beam. The concentrator is associated to a Sun
1475	Stone that can receive similar long-range light signals and transform	1490	Stone that can receive similar long-range light signals and transform
1476	them into pure thaumic energy. A keyboard is attached to a mechanical	1491	them into pure thaumic energy. A keyboard is attached to a mechanical
1477	obturator, allowing a single operator to send coded messages to very long	1492	obturator, allowing a single operator to send coded messages to very long
1478	distances. A magically-powered scriptor writes any such incoming message	1493	distances. A magically-powered scriptor writes any such incoming message
1479	capted by the Sun Stone.	1494	capted by the Sun Stone.
1480		1495
1481	Although Mer’Eric only saw the Great Heliograph as a research project	1496	Although Mer'Eric only saw the Great Heliograph as a research project
1482	and as a way to communicate easily across huge distances, this device	1497	and as a way to communicate easily across huge distances, this device
1483	is also a powerful weapon that can burn nearly anything several miles	1498	is also a powerful weapon that can burn nearly anything several miles
1484	away. This is probably why he decided to hide it in a sealed cave.	1499	away. This is probably why he decided to hide it in a sealed cave.
1485		1500
1486	A similar device was built by the Mad Mage of Scorn, but its fate is	1501	A similar device was built by the Mad Mage of Scorn, but its fate is
…		…
1505		1520
1506		1521
1507	=head1 Irial, The Fast One, The Shy Light	1522	=head1 Irial, The Fast One, The Shy Light
1508		1523
1509	Irial is a lesser spirit of flashlight - the light that you can see when	1524	Irial is a lesser spirit of flashlight - the light that you can see when
1510	there’s thunder, for example. It is represented as a small, jumpy and	1525	there's thunder, for example. It is represented as a small, jumpy and
1511	fast fairy with a temperamental mood.	1526	fast fairy with a temperamental mood.
1512		1527
1513		1528
1514	=head1 Khorolizov	1529	=head1 Khorolizov
1515		1530
…		…
1539	=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One	1554	=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One
1540		1555
1541	Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are	1556	Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are
1542	manifestations of Glamdri, for example.	1557	manifestations of Glamdri, for example.
1543		1558
1544	Glamdri doesn’t represent a magical light - more a spiritual light, the	1559	Glamdri doesn't represent a magical light - more a spiritual light, the
1545	last pinch of hope in a desperate world. Glamdri also represents original	1560	last pinch of hope in a desperate world. Glamdri also represents original
1546	thinking used to get out of difficult situations, as opposed to Sarikka -	1561	thinking used to get out of difficult situations, as opposed to Sarikka -
1547	the Raging Fire - who tries to resolve those by extreme violence.	1562	the Raging Fire - who tries to resolve those by extreme violence.
1548		1563
1549		1564
		1565	=head1 Archmage Rhyz
		1566
1550	=head1 Archmage Rhyz, (Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania)	1567	(Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania)
1551		1568
1552	Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire.	1569	Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire.
1553		1570
1554	"(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz	1571	"(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz
1555	focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting	1572	focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting
…		…
1640		1657
1641		1658
1642	=head1 Ranisha the Red, The Red Death, The One Who Commands	1659	=head1 Ranisha the Red, The Red Death, The One Who Commands
1643		1660
1644	Ranisha is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of	1661	Ranisha is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of
1645	Crossfire. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary warrior Ranisha,	1662	Deliantra. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary warrior Ranisha,
1646	who was supposed to be an invincible general that was even able to	1663	who was supposed to be an invincible general that was even able to
1647	vainquish gods themselves on the battlefield.	1664	vainquish gods themselves on the battlefield.
1648		1665
1649	In astrology, Ranisha is the symbol of violence, hatred, murder, but	1666	In astrology, Ranisha is the symbol of violence, hatred, murder, but
1650	also of strength and courage. It is associated with the fire element in	1667	also of strength and courage. It is associated with the fire element in
…		…
1653		1670
1654		1671
1655	=head1 Asferenn the Blue, The Blue Sister, The One Who Suggests	1672	=head1 Asferenn the Blue, The Blue Sister, The One Who Suggests
1656		1673
1657	Asferenn is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of	1674	Asferenn is one of the three moons orbiting around the world of
1658	Crossfire. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary wizard Asferenn,	1675	Deliantra. It is said to be the spirit of the legendary wizard Asferenn,
1659	who was said to have been able to force the gate of the divine dimension.	1676	who was said to have been able to force the gate of the divine dimension.
1660		1677
1661	In astrology, Asferenn is the symbol of wisdom, endurance in effort,	1678	In astrology, Asferenn is the symbol of wisdom, endurance in effort,
1662	diplomacy, but also treachery and dark secrets. It is associated with the	1679	diplomacy, but also treachery and dark secrets. It is associated with the
1663	water element in Alchemancy. It is said that the cycle of water creatures	1680	water element in Alchemancy. It is said that the cycle of water creatures
1664	are strongly influenced by Asferenn.	1681	are strongly influenced by Asferenn.
1665		1682
1666		1683
1667	=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume I	1684	=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume I
1668		1685
1669	I’ll tell you about Lorkas of Amudrias, and how he found the White Bird	1686	I'll tell you about Lorkas of Amudrias, and how he found the White Bird
1670	of Hope, and how he capitained it, opening the Gates of the Sun, and some	1687	of Hope, and how he capitained it, opening the Gates of the Sun, and some
1671	stuff like that.	1688	stuff like that.
1672		1689
1673	Some say that Lorkas was an angel of Valriel, that fell long ago from the	1690	Some say that Lorkas was an angel of Valriel, that fell long ago from the
1674	Skies, stealing a couple of highly holy artifacts, and hiding them in his	1691	Skies, stealing a couple of highly holy artifacts, and hiding them in his
…		…
1680	But, for what matters, some also said that Fido was a fiction, or that	1697	But, for what matters, some also said that Fido was a fiction, or that
1681	the Empire never was more than a dream of a past that never existed. Some	1698	the Empire never was more than a dream of a past that never existed. Some
1682	definitely are foolishly uninformed for sure, and speak more than they	1699	definitely are foolishly uninformed for sure, and speak more than they
1683	think.	1700	think.
1684		1701
1685	Because, if they were less quick on jumping to conclusions, they’d	1702	Because, if they were less quick on jumping to conclusions, they'd
1686	quickly notice how difficult it is for an angel to fall from the sky and	1703	quickly notice how difficult it is for an angel to fall from the sky and
1687	never be able to climb back, as if wild gooses were never able to take off	1704	never be able to climb back, as if wild gooses were never able to take off
1688	again once they land after their long journey to the South.	1705	again once they land after their long journey to the South.
1689		1706
1690	Anyway, as every wise man knows, Lorkas was no angelic creature of divine	1707	Anyway, as every wise man knows, Lorkas was no angelic creature of divine
1691	essence, or even a magical creation of a godly force.	1708	essence, or even a magical creation of a godly force.
1692		1709
1693	Some say that Khelens is the Beginning, first of the Cities of Men. That,	1710	Some say that Khelens is the Beginning, first of the Cities of Men. That,
1694	too, is untrue: before the Age of Khelens was the Time of the Kingdoms	1711	too, is untrue: before the Age of Khelens was the Time of the Kingdoms
1695	at War. And before them, the Era of Songor the Great. And going back	1712	at War. And before them, the Era of Songor the Great. And going back
1696	through the thick book of history, you’ll cross Arnistar of the Desert	1713	through the thick book of history, you'll cross Arnistar of the Desert
1697	Dwellers, the Republic of the Two Rivers, and the Ancient Haemdel, and the	1714	Dwellers, the Republic of the Two Rivers, and the Ancient Haemdel, and the
1698	Kingdom of the Long Wall. And before it, the forgotten towers of light	1715	Kingdom of the Long Wall. And before it, the forgotten towers of light
1699	that Horadrists built.	1716	that Horadrists built.
1700		1717
1701		1718
…		…
1706	boy that wanted to see everything, to understand the world and its stars,	1723	boy that wanted to see everything, to understand the world and its stars,
1707	and discover its limits, for it was extending much further than the mists	1724	and discover its limits, for it was extending much further than the mists
1708	of his home valley.	1725	of his home valley.
1709		1726
1710	But life was rude in Kuratas, and trying to think about anything else than	1727	But life was rude in Kuratas, and trying to think about anything else than
1711	your next harvest wasn’t well perceived by most; and, more than often,	1728	your next harvest wasn't well perceived by most; and, more than often,
1712	Lorkas dreamed with tears and despair about the Mountains with the white	1729	Lorkas dreamed with tears and despair about the Mountains with the white
1713	tops, and Seas that ended only when they touched the sky, far away.	1730	tops, and Seas that ended only when they touched the sky, far away.
1714		1731
1715	Tired of his senseless life, he left his parents, his village, his	1732	Tired of his senseless life, he left his parents, his village, his
1716	friends, when he was only 12, and for weeks walked to the West, until he	1733	friends, when he was only 12, and for weeks walked to the West, until he
…		…
1721	Kridatta, which was famous for its ships, as its inhabitants had mastered	1738	Kridatta, which was famous for its ships, as its inhabitants had mastered
1722	a powerful arcane, so that their boats roamed not only the seas, but the	1739	a powerful arcane, so that their boats roamed not only the seas, but the
1723	very clouds themselves.	1740	very clouds themselves.
1724		1741
1725	Because he was smart and quick-brained, Lorkas soon got enrolled in the	1742	Because he was smart and quick-brained, Lorkas soon got enrolled in the
1726	team of Capt’n Bortaras; and after several adventures I shall maybe tell	1743	team of Capt'n Bortaras; and after several adventures I shall maybe tell
1727	about another day, he took the succession of the old mariner.	1744	about another day, he took the succession of the old mariner.
1728		1745
1729	Horizon was the name of his ship, and famous was his crew, exploring huge	1746	Horizon was the name of his ship, and famous was his crew, exploring huge
1730	territories and fighting the Princes of Sinas, who back then tried to put	1747	territories and fighting the Princes of Sinas, who back then tried to put
1731	the whole area under their iron, greedy grasps.	1748	the whole area under their iron, greedy grasps.
…		…
1753		1770
1754	They called themselves "The People of the Mother", and they had	1771	They called themselves "The People of the Mother", and they had
1755	never seen the "Flat-Eared Giants" before, although they already met	1772	never seen the "Flat-Eared Giants" before, although they already met
1756	"Flat-Eared Beards" and "Flat-Eared Greens" before.	1773	"Flat-Eared Beards" and "Flat-Eared Greens" before.
1757		1774
1758	But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn’t human, she	1775	But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn't human, she
1759	seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had	1776	seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had
1760	ever seen before.	1777	ever seen before.
1761		1778
1762	Those months were the most wonderful for him - and her - and time seemed	1779	Those months were the most wonderful for him - and her - and time seemed
1763	to have stopped for them in their endless love. But of course it hadn’t.	1780	to have stopped for them in their endless love. But of course it hadn't.
1764		1781
1765	And after a while, some of his men wanted to go back to their own homes,	1782	And after a while, some of his men wanted to go back to their own homes,
1766	and some wanted for their families to come to the Golden City. And, also,	1783	and some wanted for their families to come to the Golden City. And, also,
1767	there was the Bird.	1784	there was the Bird.
1768		1785
…		…
1773		1790
1774	And so they said: "Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to	1791	And so they said: "Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to
1775	show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of	1792	show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of
1776	the children of the White Bird."	1793	the children of the White Bird."
1777		1794
1778	And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he’d soon return.	1795	And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he'd soon return.
1779		1796
1780	The people of the Golden City also told him that "The Bird is imbued	1797	The people of the Golden City also told him that "The Bird is imbued
1781	with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope."	1798	with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope."
1782		1799
1783		1800
…		…
1825	leaving from dozens of miles away, reported that an ancient ship left the	1842	leaving from dozens of miles away, reported that an ancient ship left the
1826	bay, with Lorkas sitting at the front of it, holding the Bird, as if he	1843	bay, with Lorkas sitting at the front of it, holding the Bird, as if he
1827	was sleeping.	1844	was sleeping.
1828		1845
1829	Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But	1846	Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But
1830	everybody kept hope that, one day, he’d reach the Golden City	1847	everybody kept hope that, one day, he'd reach the Golden City
1831	again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all	1848	again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all
1832	accused Lorkas of having "stolen" it. The story became legend. The	1849	accused Lorkas of having "stolen" it. The story became legend. The
1833	legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most.	1850	legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most.
1834		1851
1835	Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn,	1852	Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn,
…		…
1838	man at the wheel of a strange ship, and a woman with pointy ears, watching	1855	man at the wheel of a strange ship, and a woman with pointy ears, watching
1839	the skies. And many nowadays keep the Hope that the White Bird now sleeps	1856	the skies. And many nowadays keep the Hope that the White Bird now sleeps
1840	down below the streets, having found its way back to home with Lorkas.	1857	down below the streets, having found its way back to home with Lorkas.
1841		1858
1842	But who could tell if it is the truth, or only a silly story? Who	1859	But who could tell if it is the truth, or only a silly story? Who
1843	knows? As for myself, I don’t care: I just hold hope it is. And so ends	1860	knows? As for myself, I don't care: I just hold hope it is. And so ends
1844	the Story of Lorkas, and so keeps Hope running.	1861	the Story of Lorkas, and so keeps Hope running.
1845		1862
1846		1863
1847	=head1 The Prison of Madness	1864	=head1 The Prison of Madness
1848		1865
…		…
1955		1972
1956	The great alchemist has often said that all living things are made of	1973	The great alchemist has often said that all living things are made of
1957	these ingredients. Proper combination of these with other base objects can	1974	these ingredients. Proper combination of these with other base objects can
1958	often create potions of power and might.	1975	often create potions of power and might.
1959		1976
		1977
		1978	=head1 Collection of Strange Glyphs
		1979
		1980	Many years ago, I got my hands on a book with many strange glyphs, from
		1981	a book-dealer in Darcap. Interested in all kinds of arcance Symbols, I
		1982	bought it despite the rather high price, for the depicted glyphs looked
		1983	intricately detailed and seemed to emanate some deeper meaning.
		1984
		1985	The only thing the shop keeper could tell me about the book was that it
		1986	was supposed to be a "talansuration book" or something like that, and no,
		1987	he didn't know what that means.
		1988
		1989	I was unable to find out more about this cult of Talansura, despite
		1990	traveling all over the world for many years.
		1991
		1992	Since my copy of the book is now in a very bad condition, I decided to
		1993	make a clean copy and publish it, so this knowledge is not lost forever.
		1994
		1995	B<- Samuel Midnight, Book Collector and Traveller, Scorn>
		1996
		1997	T<トランスレーション著書>
		1998
		1999	悪鬼 akki demon, devil
		2000	悪魔 akuma demon, evil spirit
		2001	アパート apa-to apartment
		2002	東 azuma east
		2003	貯金箱 chokinbako bank
		2004	著書 chosho book
		2005	貯蔵 chozou storage
		2006	付き dzuki to, under
		2007	ギリ神 girisin Ruggili
		2008	護衛 goei guard
		2009	本塁 honrui stronghold
		2010	一堂 ichidou shrine
		2011	溢流 itsuryuu spill, overflow
		2012	一定不変 itteifuhen permanent
		2013	鍵 kagi key
		2014	京洛 keiraku capital
		2015	血液 ketsueki blood
		2016	寛ぎ kutsurogi room
		2017	メゾン mezon house
		2018	町 machi town
		2019	港 minato harbour
		2020	店 mise shop
		2021	渚 nagisa shore, water's edge
		2022	燃焼 nenshou burning
		2023	の no (glue two words together)
		2024	鬼 oni demon, orge
		2025	乱暴 ranbou rough
		2026	力 ryoku power, strength
		2027	センタ senta center
		2028	市場 shijou market
		2029	商業組合 shougyoukumiai guild
		2030	商法 shouhou trade, commerce
		2031	住居 sumai house
		2032	スノー suno- snow
		2033	建物 tatemono building
		2034	卓子 teiburu table
		2035	トランスレーション toransure-shon translation
		2036	ウエルカム uerukamu welcome
		2037	ウインド uindo wind
		2038	山 yama mountain
		2039	要素 youso element
		2040	ザ za the
		2041	座席 zaseki seat
		2042
		2043
		2044	=head1 The Spectre Mountain
		2045
		2046	When you travel borth from Scorn to Euthville, and then the same distance
		2047	to the west, you will arrive at the Spectre Mountain.
		2048
		2049	It is thought that it got it's name from wandering spectres that were
		2050	often seen in this area, although the exact origin of the name cannot be
		2051	reconstructed for sure today.
		2052
		2053	Even in ancient times this area was known for the rich veins of the
		2054	spectrolite mineral that you can find there - in fact, the mineral
		2055	actually got it's name from the mountain.
		2056
		2057	While it is a well-known area today, it was not till Hanur Sknorson's
		2058	travels in EK 8333 that it became generally known that the Spectre
		2059	Mountain is actually an enourmous ring-shaped mountain, only at one side
		2060	is it disturbed by a river.
		2061
		2062	To mine the mineral you should find a cave and go deep down, as the
		2063	mountains have been mined extensively.
		2064
		2065
		2066	=head1 The Mineral Brazilianite
		2067
		2068	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Brazilianite.
		2069
		2070	It has a rough texture and is of pale yellowish-white colour and a biting
		2071	smell.
		2072
		2073	Nobody knows for sure who named it like this, but since no natural sources
		2074	of it have been found it is rumored that it came from a far-away country.
		2075
		2076	The value of Brazialinite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and
		2077	other items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's dexterity.
		2078
		2079	It can often be found in old and thinned-out, rough walls.
		2080
		2081	=head1 The Mineral Dolomite
		2082
		2083	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Dolomite.
		2084
		2085	It is sharp-edged and is of dark green colour.
		2086
		2087	The name is thought to come from the archaic Do-l'os - "he who continues".
		2088
		2089	The value of Dolomite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and
		2090	other items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's stamina and
		2091	constitution.
		2092
		2093	It can often be found in the rock of very high mountains.
		2094
		2095	=head1 The Mineral Flourite
		2096
		2097	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Flourite.
		2098
		2099	It has a porous texture and is of bright green colour, almost as if glowing.
		2100
		2101	The name is thought to come from the archaic Flu-l'dos - "he who inflicts
		2102	pain", as it is often used to improve weapons.
		2103
		2104	The value of Flourite lies in its stored magical energy. Weapons and other
		2105	items imbued with its energy improve the wielder's strength.
		2106
		2107	It's only known natural sources can be found on the so called "Three
		2108	sisters Island" between the Scorn and Navar continents.
		2109
		2110	=head1 The Mineral Marcasite
		2111
		2112	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Marcasite.
		2113
		2114	It has rough rock-like texture and is of greyish colour.
		2115
		2116	It was named after the great philosopher Marcas, who, today almost
		2117	unknown, was widely known during his lifetime. Only considerable time
		2118	after his death was it found out that all his wisdom came from one of his
		2119	rings made of Marcasite. While this didn't diminish his great words, it
		2120	did diminish his fame.
		2121
		2122	The value of Marcasite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued with
		2123	its energy improve the wearer's wisdom.
		2124
		2125	The best known source for this mineral can be found in the Church of
		2126	Gorokh in Scorn, very deep down in their so-called "Hell", which they
		2127	apparently think to be a nice place to be in.
		2128
		2129	=head1 The Mineral Olivine
		2130
		2131	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Olivine.
		2132
		2133	It consists of two different, green and dark-green globule materials.
		2134
		2135	It was named by empress Olo of Orn in or around EK 8317, who couldn't
		2136	satiate her lust for this mineral, and almost caused an economic disaster
		2137	because she spend all her money on it instead of more important things,
		2138	and somehow nobody managed to convince her otherwise.
		2139
		2140	The value of Olivine lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued with
		2141	its energy improve the wearer's charisma.
		2142
		2143	The best known source for this mineral can be found in the Church of
		2144	Valriel in Scorn, apparently very high up in their so-called "Heaven".
		2145
		2146	=head1 The Mineral Phlogopite
		2147
		2148	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Phlogopite.
		2149
		2150	It looks like a dark brown rock, not unlike the colour of excrements (but
		2151	of course with a more rock-like texture).
		2152
		2153	Since the mineral is so worthless but yet so common, miners often say "Oh
		2154	Flog!" when they get Phlogopite instead something more valuable. It was
		2155	named after the minor goddess of Flog, one of the beings that miners often
		2156	pray to, to ensure (as they think) their survival. Apparently she does not
		2157	care much about her name being used as an obvious invective...
		2158
		2159	The biggest value of Phlogopite lies in its beauty, in which it is
		2160	considerably lacking, so it isn't worth all that much. At least it can be
		2161	somewhat useful to miners, as the presence of Phlogopite often hints at
		2162	the presence of other, more useful, minerals.
		2163
		2164	It can be found in rock almost anywhere.
		2165
		2166	=head1 The Mineral Rhodochrosite
		2167
		2168	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Rhodochrosite.
		2169
		2170	It easily crumbles in your hand and has a pinkish colour.
		2171
		2172	Nothing is known about the origin of its name (which is very pretty, I
		2173	tell you).
		2174
		2175	The value of Rhodochrosite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued
		2176	with its energy improve the wearer's magical powers, which makes it very
		2177	valuable to all kinds of practitioners of the arts.
		2178
		2179	It is best found in Valleynoy, which has a mining guild specialised on
		2180	Rhodochrosite.
		2181
		2182	=head1 The Mineral Spectrolite
		2183
		2184	Herein will you find useful facts about the mineral Spectrolite.
		2185
		2186	It has a very smooth texture, and has a slightly transparent yellowish
		2187	colour with dark corners.
		2188
		2189	It is named after the only place where it can be found naturally, the
		2190	Spectre mountain ring. Having been mined for centuries, however, it can
		2191	now only be found in mindes deep under ground, however.
		2192
		2193	The value of Spectrolite lies in its stored magical energy. Items imbued
		2194	with its energy improve the wearer's brightness, making him or her
		2195	more intelligent, which makes it especially valuable to all kinds of
		2196	practitioners of the arts.
		2197
		2198	The Spectre mountain ring is, surprisingly, a ring-mountain north of
		2199	Scorn.
		2200
		2201	=head1 The Gravedigger
		2202
		2203	All around the world adventurers, wizards, explorers and warriors are killed
		2204	by the dangers they are exposed to. And while they are riddling with the Gods
		2205	in Nimbus the world has one more gravestone that needs to be take care of.
		2206
		2207	You might wonder: Who takes care of them? Why are they disappearing?
		2208
		2209	The gravedigger family takes care of them! The long line of gravediggers have
		2210	devoted themselves to look after the remains people leave.
		2211
		2212	Of course you can help the gravedigger to do his work. You can sell him your
		2213	gravestones or the gravestones of others. He will pay you well for your
		2214	troubles.
		2215
		2216	You can find the gravedigger in the south of the city of Navar.
		2217
		2218	The amount the gravedigger pays you depends on the fame the dead
		2219	adventurer has gained and also partially on the inscription on the
		2220	gravestone.
		2221
		2222	Even for the most unexperienced adventurer's gravestone you will receive
		2223	at least 10 gold. High level adventurer's gravestones will pay even
		2224	better, you can get up to 37 platinum for your efforts!
		2225
		2226	But be warned, gravestones by those who killed themselves by suicide are
		2227	not welcome!
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