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292 292
293=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis. 293=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
294 294
295=head2 Volume VI: Sixth Millenia EK 295=head2 Volume VI: Sixth Millenia EK
296 296
2975524 EK: The Meteomage Grab of Ledh fails an experiment, making the weather mad for a while, an event remembered as “The Weather Madness”. 2975524 EK: The Meteomage Grab of Ledh fails an experiment, making the weather mad for a while, an event remembered as "The Weather Madness".
298 298
299Late LVIth Century EK: The Great Schism between the Simplifists led by Mish the Toon and the Stabilists: The Sedition Wars. 299Late LVIth Century EK: The Great Schism between the Simplifists led by Mish the Toon and the Stabilists: The Sedition Wars.
300 300
3015581 EK: Battle of the Glowing Crystal: the Order of the Careful Coders is disbanded. 3015581 EK: Battle of the Glowing Crystal: the Order of the Careful Coders is disbanded.
302 302
3035598 EK: The Simplifists exile themselves into the Pocket Dimension of Daï-Moh-Nî, “The World With a Future”, in Ancient Daigojij Language. 3035598 EK: The Simplifists exile themselves into the Pocket Dimension of Daï-Moh-Nî, "The World With a Future", in Ancient Daigojij Language.
304 304
305=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis. 305=head1 Recent Historic Events, by Khalis.
306 306
307=head2 Volume VII: Seventh Millenia EK 307=head2 Volume VII: Seventh Millenia EK
308 308
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353The Codex Skudensis tells that Euthville was founded by the Euthanasia the 353The Codex Skudensis tells that Euthville was founded by the Euthanasia the
354Builder, hence its name. 354Builder, hence its name.
355 355
356=head2 Past and Destruction 356=head2 Past and Destruction
357 357
358Ah, Euthville - “City of the Pearl”, in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a 358Ah, Euthville - "City of the Pearl", in Old Hemdalite, has indeed a
359rather sad story!! 359rather sad story!!
360 360
361If you went there about half a millenia ago, you’d have seen something 361If you went there about half a millenia ago, you’d have seen something
362very different than the field of haunted ruins it has since become. It 362very different than the field of haunted ruins it has since become. It
363was initially founded by a handful of industrious, clever dwarves, that 363was initially founded by a handful of industrious, clever dwarves, that
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398young, but the story didn’t kept the record of his name, and some now 398young, but the story didn’t kept the record of his name, and some now
399think it is because he was damned. Who knows? The Boy sat in the middle 399think it is because he was damned. Who knows? The Boy sat in the middle
400of the city, playing with his flute, laughing whenever he saw one of the 400of the city, playing with his flute, laughing whenever he saw one of the
401demonstrations the powerful wizards and engineers failing again and again. 401demonstrations the powerful wizards and engineers failing again and again.
402 402
403After several days, the Commander noticed the Boy, and said: “who 403After several days, the Commander noticed the Boy, and said: "who
404are you to laugh, you, who has only a flute ?” “I have only a 404are you to laugh, you, who has only a flute ?" "I have only a
405flute for sure - but there’s more in my simple pipe than in those 405flute for sure - but there’s more in my simple pipe than in those
406legions of wizards.” “Really ?” said the Commander, half-laughing, 406legions of wizards." "Really ?" said the Commander, half-laughing,
407half-curious, “so you think you can solve my challenge ?” 407half-curious, "so you think you can solve my challenge ?"
408 408
409The Boy smiled. “Not only I can, but I shall - and my price will be 409The Boy smiled. "Not only I can, but I shall - and my price will be
410quite acceptable to give you the energy you need.” “And that would 410quite acceptable to give you the energy you need." "And that would
411be...?” - “A new pipe.” came the reply “That one is becoming 411be...?" - "A new pipe." came the reply "That one is becoming
412old.” “Agree, you have your chance.” 412old." "Agree, you have your chance."
413 413
414The Boy then started to play an amused melody. It sounded like an 414The Boy then started to play an amused melody. It sounded like an
415invitation to a great feast, the opening of a meeting where everybody was 415invitation to a great feast, the opening of a meeting where everybody was
416invited. And then came from earth itself sounds of steps, climbing from 416invited. And then came from earth itself sounds of steps, climbing from
417the depth. The fountain that stood in the middle of the place crumbled, 417the depth. The fountain that stood in the middle of the place crumbled,
418leaving a great hole from which flames emerged. But the fire seemed to 418leaving a great hole from which flames emerged. But the fire seemed to
419dance at the rythm of the music itself. 419dance at the rythm of the music itself.
420 420
421The Boy then said to the Commander: “As long as you keep playing for 421The Boy then said to the Commander: "As long as you keep playing for
422the Demons there, at least 23 hours each day, you’ll get them to make 422the Demons there, at least 23 hours each day, you’ll get them to make
423whatever you need.” And he gave them the score, took a brand new silver 423whatever you need." And he gave them the score, took a brand new silver
424flute, and left, and never was seen again at Euthville. 424flute, and left, and never was seen again at Euthville.
425 425
426At first, things seemed fine, and the Commander couldn’t believe his 426At first, things seemed fine, and the Commander couldn’t believe his
427luck, as a pipe was a feeble price to pay for such a powerful recipe of 427luck, as a pipe was a feeble price to pay for such a powerful recipe of
428prosperity. Who wouldn’t want to tame the Demons themselves? Quickly, 428prosperity. Who wouldn’t want to tame the Demons themselves? Quickly,
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480The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction 480The Sannista is a legendary flying boat that was powered by the reaction
481of a fire and a water elemental. It was built by the tenth Commander of 481of a fire and a water elemental. It was built by the tenth Commander of
482Euthville, Farkennis, as a gift for the 18th Birthday of his daughter, 482Euthville, Farkennis, as a gift for the 18th Birthday of his daughter,
483Sannista. That’s the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from 483Sannista. That’s the boat that was stolen by Fax when he fled from
484Euthville, and that he used to get to Khelens. Giusitta the Verbous then 484Euthville, and that he used to get to Khelens. Giusitta the Verbous then
485sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it “somewhere in the mountains 485sailed it back to the Continent, and hid it "somewhere in the mountains
486of Euth”. 486of Euth".
487 487
488So I *guess* she would have put it there, although I’m not *sure*. Many 488So I *guess* she would have put it there, although I’m not *sure*. Many
489people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the 489people thought the story was speaking about the mountains just east of the
490ruined city, but now that I’ve discovered those two caves, I’d rather 490ruined city, but now that I’ve discovered those two caves, I’d rather
491bet on them - it seems more logical. 491bet on them - it seems more logical.
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495 495
496I, Forag the little-known, have invested my lifetime into exploring 496I, Forag the little-known, have invested my lifetime into exploring
497the various names of this, our World. In this tome I wrote down all my 497the various names of this, our World. In this tome I wrote down all my
498knowledge. Be careful with it, else it might overwhelm you, as it did me! 498knowledge. Be careful with it, else it might overwhelm you, as it did me!
499 499
500In Khelens and most of its territories, it was named “The Earth”, 500In Khelens and most of its territories, it was named "The Earth",
501while the major western landmass was called “The Continent” while the 501while the major western landmass was called "The Continent" while the
502eastern landmass was called "the Wilderness". 502eastern landmass was called "the Wilderness".
503 503
504Fendrakis used “Raxida”, which is also the name they gave to the Fox 504Fendrakis used "Raxida", which is also the name they gave to the Fox
505Lady, Mother of All Things, deity. 505Lady, Mother of All Things, deity.
506 506
507Elves traditionally use “Eänella”, which translates as “The Land of 507Elves traditionally use "Eänella", which translates as "The Land of
508Green” 508Green"
509 509
510Dwarves of Khorolizov use “Herdankaupf”, “Country of the Horses”, 510Dwarves of Khorolizov use "Herdankaupf", "Country of the Horses",
511which is a reference to their mythology (see the legend of the Twelve Days 511which is a reference to their mythology (see the legend of the Twelve Days
512for that) 512for that)
513 513
514The Orcish name is “Knâgsh-Ishzeh”, “Rotten Branch” 514The Orcish name is "Knâgsh-Ishzeh", "Rotten Branch"
515 515
516The people of the Old Wall, used the name “Harinappa”, “Bottom of 516The people of the Old Wall, used the name "Harinappa", "Bottom of
517the Pit”, to designate the world. 517the Pit", to designate the world.
518 518
519Most people nowadays use the old Khelenti name ("The Earth") or its direct 519Most people nowadays use the old Khelenti name ("The Earth") or its direct
520translation in local languages/idioms. 520translation in local languages/idioms.
521 521
522 522
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743to live by themselves and became known as gnomes. 743to live by themselves and became known as gnomes.
744 744
745On the Third world, of course, none of the resident Gods wanted to 745On the Third world, of course, none of the resident Gods wanted to
746cooperate with the other. Both created their own races: the God who fought 746cooperate with the other. Both created their own races: the God who fought
747for darkness created many kinds of fierce, brutal monsters he named 747for darkness created many kinds of fierce, brutal monsters he named
748“Demons”, while the God who fought for light created many kinds of 748"Demons", while the God who fought for light created many kinds of
749skillful, swift warriors he named “Angels”. Befittingly, these Gods 749skillful, swift warriors he named "Angels". Befittingly, these Gods
750were named by their enemies, and not their followers: the demons gave the 750were named by their enemies, and not their followers: the demons gave the
751light god the name of “Valriel“, and the angels gave their enemy god 751light god the name of "Valriel", and the angels gave their enemy god
752the name “Gorokh“. 752the name "Gorokh".
753 753
754And on the Fourth world, the patron Gods kept true to their philosophy 754And on the Fourth world, the patron Gods kept true to their philosophy
755and created not one, but innumerable races, in the hope that one of these 755and created not one, but innumerable races, in the hope that one of these
756would prove the strongest and most worth. So they created goblins, trolls, 756would prove the strongest and most worth. So they created goblins, trolls,
757ogres, and not least, dragons. The Gods became known as Gnarg, the Patron 757ogres, and not least, dragons. The Gods became known as Gnarg, the Patron
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872wise, so that Valriel would hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the 872wise, so that Valriel would hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the
873wise counsel of the Shadow and created a world full of living things to be 873wise counsel of the Shadow and created a world full of living things to be
874His new companions and servants. 874His new companions and servants.
875 875
876And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh 876And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh
877said, “so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own 877said, "so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own
878companions and servants”. And this made Valriel unhappy because He was 878companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because He was
879the only and true Lord, but Gorokh wouldn’t recognize that, and so it 879the only and true Lord, but Gorokh wouldn’t recognize that, and so it
880was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over other men instead of 880was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over other men instead of
881paying respect to the one true ruler of all. 881paying respect to the one true ruler of all.
882 882
883So did Valriel upon the departure of his first servant, create new 883So did Valriel upon the departure of his first servant, create new
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994Valriel would always hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the wise 994Valriel would always hear them. So it was that Valriel followed the wise
995counsel of the Fire and created a world full of living things to be their 995counsel of the Fire and created a world full of living things to be their
996new companions and servants. 996new companions and servants.
997 997
998And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh 998And as soon as Valriel had millions of new companions and servants, Gorokh
999said, “so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own 999said, "so now you won’t need me anymore, I can leave and find my own
1000companions and servants”. And this made Valriel unhappy because he 1000companions and servants". And this made Valriel unhappy because he
1001believed he should be only and true Lord, but Gorokh couldn’t agree 1001believed he should be only and true Lord, but Gorokh couldn’t agree
1002to that, and so it was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over 1002to that, and so it was Gorokh who eventually taught men to rule over
1003themselves instead of paying respect to one self-appointed ruler of all. 1003themselves instead of paying respect to one self-appointed ruler of all.
1004 1004
1005So did Valriel, while Gorokh was away exploring the wonders of the new 1005So did Valriel, while Gorokh was away exploring the wonders of the new
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1056 1056
1057And upon seeing the dragons, Valriel declared war and set his servants 1057And upon seeing the dragons, Valriel declared war and set his servants
1058upon the task of killing all the most valuables of Gorokh they could 1058upon the task of killing all the most valuables of Gorokh they could
1059find. Gorokh was consumed with sorrow, and devised a way to spare these 1059find. Gorokh was consumed with sorrow, and devised a way to spare these
1060faithful servants, by allowing them to raise again from the grave even 1060faithful servants, by allowing them to raise again from the grave even
1061after their deaths. But the servants of Valriel found these “un-dead” 1061after their deaths. But the servants of Valriel found these "un-dead"
1062an even greater abomination, and set forth to hunt them, and Valriel 1062an even greater abomination, and set forth to hunt them, and Valriel
1063delighted in the war and carnage that ensued. 1063delighted in the war and carnage that ensued.
1064 1064
1065So did Gorokh, his fire dim with sorrow, decide to create a whole world 1065So did Gorokh, his fire dim with sorrow, decide to create a whole world
1066for him and his faithful. And this world he called Hell. But when he was 1066for him and his faithful. And this world he called Hell. But when he was
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1098 1098
1099He spent ages of time-that-was-not-time exploring, learning the nature 1099He spent ages of time-that-was-not-time exploring, learning the nature
1100of Ore and Forge and himself. Till he decided it was time to start 1100of Ore and Forge and himself. Till he decided it was time to start
1101forging. And then, first of all, he forged time, so that he could separate 1101forging. And then, first of all, he forged time, so that he could separate
1102after from before, and so that he could exist absolutely - as opposed to, 1102after from before, and so that he could exist absolutely - as opposed to,
1103at the same “time”, existing and not being created yet, which was the 1103at the same "time", existing and not being created yet, which was the
1104case if time didn’t exist. 1104case if time didn’t exist.
1105 1105
1106Then, with things in order, he began forging things. The first thing he 1106Then, with things in order, he began forging things. The first thing he
1107forged was his armor, because he liked the touch of metal against his 1107forged was his armor, because he liked the touch of metal against his
1108body. Then he forged beer, because of course, beer is essential. He forged 1108body. Then he forged beer, because of course, beer is essential. He forged
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1208 1208
1209Recent researches show that, although he greatly contributed to the 1209Recent researches show that, although he greatly contributed to the
1210popularity of the city, Skud didn’t found it: it was in fact created 1210popularity of the city, Skud didn’t found it: it was in fact created
1211by Tabb the Dark, a Builder that left very little information about him 1211by Tabb the Dark, a Builder that left very little information about him
1212behind. According to the Codex Skudensis that was discovered in the depths 1212behind. According to the Codex Skudensis that was discovered in the depths
1213of the Old City, “Scorn” would have been the real name of Tabb the 1213of the Old City, "Scorn" would have been the real name of Tabb the
1214Dark. 1214Dark.
1215 1215
1216 1216
1217=head1 The Coming of Color 1217=head1 The Coming of Color
1218 1218
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1300This story begins nearly four thousand years ago, when Kadriosa IV, King 1300This story begins nearly four thousand years ago, when Kadriosa IV, King
1301of Scorn, invaded the southern territories and pushed back the elven 1301of Scorn, invaded the southern territories and pushed back the elven
1302barbarians that lived there. 1302barbarians that lived there.
1303 1303
1304The elvish people fled, and many of them settled in a place they called 1304The elvish people fled, and many of them settled in a place they called
1305Vkovzerov, “The Country of the Three Waters”, as it was a rather 1305Vkovzerov, "The Country of the Three Waters", as it was a rather
1306unique meeting point between a river, a lake, and the sea. There they 1306unique meeting point between a river, a lake, and the sea. There they
1307enjoyed a great prosperity, working with the local sprites to build 1307enjoyed a great prosperity, working with the local sprites to build
1308Tashkeren-tah, The City of the Wooden Towers. 1308Tashkeren-tah, The City of the Wooden Towers.
1309 1309
1310Two centuries passed, then three. The elven princes of Tashkeren-tah had 1310Two centuries passed, then three. The elven princes of Tashkeren-tah had
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1326Haemdel the Legendary was crushed and the Three Artifacts lost. But so 1326Haemdel the Legendary was crushed and the Three Artifacts lost. But so
1327strong was their flame of hatred that it soon burned the ropes of their 1327strong was their flame of hatred that it soon burned the ropes of their
1328carefulness. Using their most powerful summoning spell, they convocated 1328carefulness. Using their most powerful summoning spell, they convocated
1329one of the Greater Aquomons before them. 1329one of the Greater Aquomons before them.
1330 1330
1331“Who are you, you creatures with pointy ears, to dare awaken me from my 1331"Who are you, you creatures with pointy ears, to dare awaken me from my
1332dreams, me, Vërno, the Fourth Drop ?” 1332dreams, me, Vërno, the Fourth Drop ?"
1333 1333
1334Elven Princes exposed what they wanted to Vërno, and the creature seemed 1334Elven Princes exposed what they wanted to Vërno, and the creature seemed
1335very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and 1335very interested at the idea of grabbing all the richesses of Scorn, and
1336bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea. 1336bringing them back into his dark kingdom of the depth of the sea.
1337 1337
1338“Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound 1338"Very well, said Vërno, but you know, I suppose, that we are all bound
1339by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the 1339by the Law of Equilibrium, established by the gods themselves when the
1340world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you’ll have to 1340world was new and the seas infinite. And for my services, you’ll have to
1341pay the price.” 1341pay the price."
1342 1342
1343- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather 1343- And what do you want for a price ? - Well, my needs are rather
1344modest. I’ll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward.” 1344modest. I’ll only claim a tenth of your own lands as a reward."
1345 1345
1346The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion 1346The Elven Princes quickly discussed the matter, and came to the conclusion
1347that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories 1347that it was a rather fair price to pay - after all, their territories
1348weren’t very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so 1348weren’t very large, and there was a lot of empty space all around, so
1349it wasn’t really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of 1349it wasn’t really a problem for them. Maybe it would for a couple of
1350peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against 1350peasants, but who cared about them more than of the vengeance against
1351Scorn ? 1351Scorn ?
1352 1352
1353And so they answered: “The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept.” 1353And so they answered: "The Fate of Scorn is Sealed, then. We accept."
1354 1354
1355What happened then is too long to tell in details here, as it belongs 1355What happened then is too long to tell in details here, as it belongs
1356to another story. In short, Jovidjevska the elven girl, who had heard 1356to another story. In short, Jovidjevska the elven girl, who had heard
1357everything, travelled to Scorn, and convinced the city wizards of the 1357everything, travelled to Scorn, and convinced the city wizards of the
1358truth of the menace. And when Vërno came to crush the city, they moved it 1358truth of the menace. And when Vërno came to crush the city, they moved it
1359two days into the future, and the water hand of the Fourth Drop grabbed 1359two days into the future, and the water hand of the Fourth Drop grabbed
1360only emptiness. 1360only emptiness.
1361 1361
1362Vërno, furious, came back to the Elves with a big smile, and told 1362Vërno, furious, came back to the Elves with a big smile, and told
1363them: “I did what you wanted, and flooded the territory on which Scorn 1363them: "I did what you wanted, and flooded the territory on which Scorn
1364was established. Now I take my due price.” 1364was established. Now I take my due price."
1365 1365
1366And that said, he selected the area on which the Elven City itself was 1366And that said, he selected the area on which the Elven City itself was
1367built, and covered it with water, its inhabitants trapped and killed there 1367built, and covered it with water, its inhabitants trapped and killed there
1368without understanding what was happening. 1368without understanding what was happening.
1369 1369
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1384secret power of elves... 1384secret power of elves...
1385 1385
1386For years, he studied the Arcanes, hunting for traces of the city, as he 1386For years, he studied the Arcanes, hunting for traces of the city, as he
1387was convinced that the lost wisdom of the elves of Vkovzerov would give 1387was convinced that the lost wisdom of the elves of Vkovzerov would give
1388him a great power. And, finally, after 20 long years of searching, he 1388him a great power. And, finally, after 20 long years of searching, he
1389concluded that the secret was in the area now called “Lake Country“. 1389concluded that the secret was in the area now called "Lake Country".
1390 1390
1391And there, he came, and there was a small house made of wood, and there 1391And there, he came, and there was a small house made of wood, and there
1392was a tree, and there was a young elvish woman, dreaming at the stars, 1392was a tree, and there was a young elvish woman, dreaming at the stars,
1393under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in 1393under the tree. And Butakis fell in love, and the elvish lady fell in
1394love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of 1394love, and they both watched the stars. But soon, Butakis felt the need of
1395getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power. 1395getting back into action, and finding the lost city and getting its power.
1396 1396
1397The lady told him: “The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that 1397The lady told him: "The true wisdom is in those stars, and in that
1398tree, and in that house you see. You’ll only find unrest by aiming for 1398tree, and in that house you see. You’ll only find unrest by aiming for
1399more.” 1399more."
1400 1400
1401But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers, 1401But Butakis had already made up his mind, and he brought back engineers,
1402and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to 1402and sappers, and miners, and they all worked to build a huge machine to
1403pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on 1403pump the water, and discover the city. During ten years, Butakis worked on
1404this, hoping that in the end, the elvish lady would be at his side, and 1404this, hoping that in the end, the elvish lady would be at his side, and
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1426pumping started, she whispered at his ear. 1426pumping started, she whispered at his ear.
1427 1427
1428That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn’t expect what she told 1428That, Butakis had waited for long, but he didn’t expect what she told
1429him then. 1429him then.
1430 1430
1431“Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with 1431"Ten years you were away, and ten years I watched the stars with
1432Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I’ll 1432Twak. And now for him, and for he choose me and my heart, I’ll
1433disappear, and so does your dream.” 1433disappear, and so does your dream."
1434 1434
1435Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her 1435Butakis understood that he had been fooled, that she only kept her
1436attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage 1436attention away enough for Twak and three of his faithful men to sabotage
1437the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building, 1437the pump. And so came a great rumble from the basis of the huge building,
1438and so the huge engines exploded, and so was his dream reduced to smoke, 1438and so the huge engines exploded, and so was his dream reduced to smoke,
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1458story. 1458story.
1459 1459
1460 1460
1461=head1 The Wizard School of Blue 1461=head1 The Wizard School of Blue
1462 1462
1463“Although the School disappeared with the Empire itself from The World, 1463"Although the School disappeared with the Empire itself from The World,
1464several wizards claimed to be the heirs of their ancient, secret wisdom, 1464several wizards claimed to be the heirs of their ancient, secret wisdom,
1465and nicknamed “the Blue Ones”, a reference to the color of the School 1465and nicknamed "the Blue Ones", a reference to the color of the School
1466Banner.” – Gros, the Irrelevant One 1466Banner." – Gros, the Irrelevant One
1467 1467
1468 1468
1469=head1 The Great Heliograph 1469=head1 The Great Heliograph
1470 1470
1471A device made by Mer’Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the 1471A device made by Mer’Eric the Walker. Built on the highest point of the
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1492Also called the Twin Witches, they were two powerful women wizards; Herin 1492Also called the Twin Witches, they were two powerful women wizards; Herin
1493was specialized in White Magic, while her sister Urdin was a master of the 1493was specialized in White Magic, while her sister Urdin was a master of the
1494Black Art. Both of them tried to improve the life of the people living 1494Black Art. Both of them tried to improve the life of the people living
1495all around their house, and introduced the use of cats as spirit-watchers 1495all around their house, and introduced the use of cats as spirit-watchers
1496in Scorn. Unfortunately for them, they were burned by an angry Brestian 1496in Scorn. Unfortunately for them, they were burned by an angry Brestian
1497fanatical mob for “illegal use of Arcane Powers”. 1497fanatical mob for "illegal use of Arcane Powers".
1498 1498
1499 1499
1500=head1 Ilrya, The Mountain Huntress 1500=head1 Ilrya, The Mountain Huntress
1501 1501
1502Ilrya was an elven spellcaster and huntress from the underground city of 1502Ilrya was an elven spellcaster and huntress from the underground city of
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1511fast fairy with a temperamental mood. 1511fast fairy with a temperamental mood.
1512 1512
1513 1513
1514=head1 Khorolizov 1514=head1 Khorolizov
1515 1515
1516One of the three great dwarven kingdoms. “Khorolizov” means “Green 1516One of the three great dwarven kingdoms. "Khorolizov" means "Green
1517Gold”, which is a reference to the Green Sand, an alchemical component 1517Gold", which is a reference to the Green Sand, an alchemical component
1518the dwarves of Khorolizov are the only ones to produce. It is probably 1518the dwarves of Khorolizov are the only ones to produce. It is probably
1519the oldest of the three kingdoms, founded long before the Old Empire of 1519the oldest of the three kingdoms, founded long before the Old Empire of
1520Khelens reached the shores of the Continent. 1520Khelens reached the shores of the Continent.
1521 1521
1522 1522
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1530 1530
1531 1531
1532=head1 Cromli, The Rocky One 1532=head1 Cromli, The Rocky One
1533 1533
1534Crolmi is the Dwarven Spirit of Rocs and Mountains. It has no temples, as 1534Crolmi is the Dwarven Spirit of Rocs and Mountains. It has no temples, as
1535it is said that buildings made of stone anger him (it is like “building 1535it is said that buildings made of stone anger him (it is like "building
1536with his own flesh”). 1536with his own flesh").
1537 1537
1538 1538
1539=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One 1539=head1 Glamdri, The Darkness Breaker, The Last Standing One
1540 1540
1541Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are 1541Glamdri is a lesser spirit of light - it is said that candlelights are
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1549 1549
1550=head1 Archmage Rhyz, (Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania) 1550=head1 Archmage Rhyz, (Entorinaas Durdennis Rhyz, Fourth Archmage of the Seat, Herdysenmark of Normania)
1551 1551
1552Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire. 1552Rhyz was an Archmage of the Blue School during the Old Days of the Empire.
1553 1553
1554“(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz 1554"(...)Unlike Dhelyy Olyy, his contemporary rival for the Seat, Rhyz
1555focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting 1555focused mostly on closing the gap that existed between the art of fighting
1556and the Arcane. While Dhelyy Olyy believed in the dual association of the 1556and the Arcane. While Dhelyy Olyy believed in the dual association of the
1557Warrior and the Wizard, each with its own strength increased by a long 1557Warrior and the Wizard, each with its own strength increased by a long
1558specialization in their respective fields, Rhyz believed in the idea of 1558specialization in their respective fields, Rhyz believed in the idea of
1559a “super warriard”, a combination of a powerful wizard and a strong 1559a "super warriard", a combination of a powerful wizard and a strong
1560warrior. As such, he devised many items that increased the strength and 1560warrior. As such, he devised many items that increased the strength and
1561combat capabilities of their wearers, hoping that wizard apprentices would 1561combat capabilities of their wearers, hoping that wizard apprentices would
1562so be more inclined to learn the battle skills of warriors. 1562so be more inclined to learn the battle skills of warriors.
1563 1563
1564Unfortunately for Rhyz, most of his followers relied more and more on 1564Unfortunately for Rhyz, most of his followers relied more and more on
1565magical strength more than physical training, leaving them to a severe 1565magical strength more than physical training, leaving them to a severe
1566defeat at the Battle of Moriach, when Dhelyy used an anti-magic field over 1566defeat at the Battle of Moriach, when Dhelyy used an anti-magic field over
1567them.” 1567them."
1568 1568
1569(Quote from the Codex Simochusianus, Volume XVII) 1569(Quote from the Codex Simochusianus, Volume XVII)
1570 1570
1571 1571
1572=head1 Archdaemonist Xebinon 1572=head1 Archdaemonist Xebinon
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1579drained the magical force of the wearer at the same time, making the spell 1579drained the magical force of the wearer at the same time, making the spell
1580regeneration more difficult. This was in fact a cursed, twisted artifact, 1580regeneration more difficult. This was in fact a cursed, twisted artifact,
1581created by daemons for people who were seeking short-term power, but would 1581created by daemons for people who were seeking short-term power, but would
1582thus head directly for long-term soul slavery. 1582thus head directly for long-term soul slavery.
1583 1583
1584Xebinon is sometimes called “The faceless one”, as it is said that the 1584Xebinon is sometimes called "The faceless one", as it is said that the
1585daemon trapped him by stealing his visage. This may explain why magical 1585daemon trapped him by stealing his visage. This may explain why magical
1586artifacts wearing his name are often helmets. 1586artifacts wearing his name are often helmets.
1587 1587
1588 1588
1589=head1 Argoth, the Fish-City of the Two Towers 1589=head1 Argoth, the Fish-City of the Two Towers
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1594Towers, because two huge towers were built there, to guide the ships 1594Towers, because two huge towers were built there, to guide the ships
1595navigating on the oceans between Bigworld and Khelens. 1595navigating on the oceans between Bigworld and Khelens.
1596 1596
1597Argoth was a dwarven city built on one of the highest mountains known, 1597Argoth was a dwarven city built on one of the highest mountains known,
1598rooted in the depths of the sea, and climbing so high in the skies that 1598rooted in the depths of the sea, and climbing so high in the skies that
1599uneducated travelers said that it was a “stairway to the gods”. On the 1599uneducated travelers said that it was a "stairway to the gods". On the
1600top of the mountain, the Imperial Governors built the Two Towers, who were 1600top of the mountain, the Imperial Governors built the Two Towers, who were
1601visible from Scorn, about 200km far from them. 1601visible from Scorn, about 200km far from them.
1602 1602
1603The dwarves of Argoth had a terrible secret: in the depths of the caves 1603The dwarves of Argoth had a terrible secret: in the depths of the caves
1604below the mountains, they had trapped Hregalakhen, one of the last 1604below the mountains, they had trapped Hregalakhen, one of the last
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1749 1749
1750People there spoke a strange language; they were small and not unlike 1750People there spoke a strange language; they were small and not unlike
1751joyful foxes, and they welcomed Lorkas and his men (and women) 1751joyful foxes, and they welcomed Lorkas and his men (and women)
1752warmly. Soon, they learned to understand each other enough. 1752warmly. Soon, they learned to understand each other enough.
1753 1753
1754They called themselves “The People of the Mother”, and they had 1754They called themselves "The People of the Mother", and they had
1755never seen the “Flat-Eared Giants” before, although they already met 1755never seen the "Flat-Eared Giants" before, although they already met
1756“Flat-Eared Beards” and “Flat-Eared Greens” before. 1756"Flat-Eared Beards" and "Flat-Eared Greens" before.
1757 1757
1758But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn’t human, she 1758But there was a lady called Sonja. And, although she wasn’t human, she
1759seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had 1759seemed brighter, smarter, more beautiful than any other woman Lorkas had
1760ever seen before. 1760ever seen before.
1761 1761
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1769They had no problem to find the White Bird of Hope - a statue entirely 1769They had no problem to find the White Bird of Hope - a statue entirely
1770made of the purest of the white marble, with gemstones of red ruby as 1770made of the purest of the white marble, with gemstones of red ruby as
1771eyes. But so much the inhabitants liked it, so they thought that a 1771eyes. But so much the inhabitants liked it, so they thought that a
1772valuable friend was much better than a valuable statue. 1772valuable friend was much better than a valuable statue.
1773 1773
1774And so they said: “Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to 1774And so they said: "Take the bird as a gift of us to your masters, to
1775show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of 1775show them we want to make friendship with them. Welcome are the friends of
1776the children of the White Bird.” 1776the children of the White Bird."
1777 1777
1778And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he’d soon return. 1778And so Lorkas left, promising Sonja that he’d soon return.
1779 1779
1780The people of the Golden City also told him that “The Bird is imbued 1780The people of the Golden City also told him that "The Bird is imbued
1781with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope.” 1781with powerful magic: the one owning it will always keep hope."
1782 1782
1783 1783
1784=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume IV 1784=head1 Story of Lorkas the Fallen, Volume IV
1785 1785
1786When Lorkas came back, he and his men were welcomed as heroes. So where 1786When Lorkas came back, he and his men were welcomed as heroes. So where
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1807Lorkas was now an old man that lived in a small house looking at the 1807Lorkas was now an old man that lived in a small house looking at the
1808Ocean. 1808Ocean.
1809 1809
1810And still, each day, he spent hours waiting, watching the line where the 1810And still, each day, he spent hours waiting, watching the line where the
1811sea met the sky, hoping that one day, one would sail back and tell him: 1811sea met the sky, hoping that one day, one would sail back and tell him:
1812“we found the Golden City !”. And always he hoped, but never received. 1812"we found the Golden City !". And always he hoped, but never received.
1813 1813
1814Nearly all of his companions were now dead, and the Horizon had been 1814Nearly all of his companions were now dead, and the Horizon had been
1815retired long ago, now slowly rotting in the bay, fading souvenir of a long 1815retired long ago, now slowly rotting in the bay, fading souvenir of a long
1816forgotten past. 1816forgotten past.
1817 1817
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1827was sleeping. 1827was sleeping.
1828 1828
1829Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But 1829Nobody knows exactly where he went. Was he even dead? Nobody knows. But
1830everybody kept hope that, one day, he’d reach the Golden City 1830everybody kept hope that, one day, he’d reach the Golden City
1831again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all 1831again. Lots of people tried to find the Bird after that event. They all
1832accused Lorkas of having “stolen” it. The story became legend. The 1832accused Lorkas of having "stolen" it. The story became legend. The
1833legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most. 1833legend became fairy tale. And the fairy tale got forgotten by most.
1834 1834
1835Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn, 1835Yet, Centuries ago, deep in the oldest parts of the Old City of Scorn,
1836people claimed to have found an ancient mausoleum, a relic of the 1836people claimed to have found an ancient mausoleum, a relic of the
1837past. All made of the purest, finest gold. On the walls were engraved a 1837past. All made of the purest, finest gold. On the walls were engraved a

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