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 Finally, using both halves of the amulet, Maklyr initiated a ritual involving those of many faiths, using the combined energy and power of those present to combine Urasia with Propasia, healing Darkenwood of it's evil taint. The forest now stands as a haven for both Nature and Darkness, as well as a reminder that no matter how grim the situation, mortal faith and Divine working can overcome it.
+'''327 AF:'''
+A contingent of dwarven miners moved into the Siroccians, greatly upsetting the orcs who felt it their personal domain, as well as their private treasure chest of mined wealth. Unfortunately for the dwarves, the orcs have set up a new outpost nearby whose members have discovered that it may be easier to kill the dwarves after they mine the metal rather than mining it themselves.
+'''329 AF:'''
+Krel, highest ranking of the Order of Agatheis in the Druids, founds the Sylvan Guild.
+'''331 AF:'''
+Following the previous botched experiment of the Living Spire, Eris sought to try again. Once more, power filled the skies, culminating in a vortex that Eris attempted to control. For a time, it looked as though it might work. Until the vortex shattered and the backlash of energy turned the Chaotic Goddess to stone, a state which none of her occultists could free her from, no matter how hard they tried. The denizens of the Great Erisian Pyramid grieved, referring to her as the 'controller of that which could not be controlled'.
+Shortly after, reports came in from all over Sapience of strange happenings--reports of clothing squirming and talking, of towers rapidly decaying, of pillars walking, of rains of tiny ducks. Then, long established denizens of Sapience began acting unnaturally: the Black Boar began proclaiming himself a baker and seller of pies, a boy in Shallam proclaimed himself king, Epicurus himself tried to eat Ashtan, and Zsarachnor began planting tulips in Eleusis. What started as simple oddities began turning dangerous as all over the land toxic bubbles and even tendrils began arising, afflicting many throughout Sapience. And, finally, the denizens of Thera and Jaru began hideously mutating into twisted forms.
+Pandora attempted to quell the chaos of the spire, but unable to control it, it repelled her as well and the young goddess retreated to the Eileithyian Tree, crawling into it's branches next to her sleeping brother. Twilight appeared across the heavens with the Soulgem of Gladius, shouting his intentions of rewarding him. Throwing the soulgem at Twilight's own obelisk, the two merged, and the Obelisk rebuffed Twilight until he faded into Oblivion--an act the rest of the buildings of Hashan echoed support for.
+With three Divine now 'defeated' in driving back this threat, many turned to Belladonna's Keep in search of Gladius, only to find him and Dawn missing. Upon discovering this, Belladonna was furious and sent her minions into the realms to search for them, only to be met with the task forces of the Church intent on stopping them. The Church eventually pushed back to the Keep, wherein they slew Belladonna as well. The miasma in the air seeped into the abandoned Temple of Gaia as well, as the Great Oak uprooted itself and moved into the Great Grove, planting itself back down as the paths through the temple faded. The temple laying itself to rest.
+Dawn and Gladius were discovered on the rocks out of Shastaan, attempting to use the Eye of Proteus, despite the dangers such would pose to mortals. Ignoring the warnings of the Divine, they tried their hardest, but the artefact failed, becoming inert as the chaotic taint roamed unchecked. It gathered together into a single cloud that struck out at each city in turn, but the artefacts created from the Eye for each city rose up in response, summoning guardians to combat the taint and protect the cities. Cyrene, however, had a special surprise as the font tore open the gateway that had kept it's beloved dragon, Blu, from returning home fully grown to combat the taint. One by one, the cities fought the taint off, though it only grew stronger each time. When it seemed as all hope may be lost, Dawn proved to be alive, and both calling and binding her spirit to that of the Phoenix she launched a counterattack on the taint, driving it deep underground and cleansing the realm of it's remainder...With the last of her strength, she returned Eris to normal, and resigned herself to perish, spent beyond measure.
+But Sarapis would not have this. Praising Dawn for her devotion, faith, and selfless courage, she was granted the gift of Immortality, and became the Goddess of the Sun, Mithraea, her actions earning her a place among the Divine.
+In the aftermath of these events, however, another side-effect was seen as the realms returned to normal. From each font came forth eidolons, which then settled in part of Sapience. In Ashtan, the relic known as the Well of Chaos bubbled forth with unformed things of chaos which colonized the Mhojave desert underneath the Great Erisian Pyramid. Hashan's Fontis burst forth with a herd of lamassu which formed a colony in Northern Ithmia. In Mhaldor, the Fissure belched forth abominations which have taken refuge on Mhaldor's island. In Eleusis, the Cauldron of Infinity released flower maidens which currently reside reside in Western Ithmia. In Shallam, Daybreak's Mirror created fairies which took residence in the Aalen Forest. Finally, the Icerune Crater in Cyrene released a flock of drakes which flew to the Southern Vashnars.
+'''336 AF:'''
+Fierce hurricanes lead to multitudes of dead fish wash up along the shores of Sapience's east coast. Found to be in the center of the Hurricanes is Caspian, withered and aged and responding to little around him save his gaze fixed on the Trident of the Seas. After many attempts to rouse the Sea God, nothing seemed to work. The Guardians of the Seas took note, Borak and Notia were the first to appear, whispering their glee that Caspian was incapacitated so badly. Eusia attempted to approach, but the gentle spirit was driven away by Notia. When Sefyr arrived, he ran to embrace his Lord, but Borak grabbed him and threw Sefyr far out to sea, silencing the weaker spirit. Sefyr has not been seen since.
+Eventually Aeolos, the Triton arrived, awestruck at the sincere desire of the landwalkers to help the Sea God. He listened to those who kept silent vigil over Caspian, and eventually Aeolos friend and master joined them, Caspian's own son Neraeos. Seeing his father's stare, he assumed his father wanted to wield the Trident of the Seas. Plucking the artefact from the sands, he turned to give it to his father, but Caspian had withered away to dust in that instant, leaving Neraeos no longer just the son of Caspian, but the God of the Seas, taking his place among the Divine in the Garden.
+'''337 AF:'''
+Jirken, the insane alchemist, is freed from his confines under the city of Shallam by the combined efforts of Sojin, the Naga and Akechi Jupiter Dawyn, the Daemonic Hand of the Tanjinn. Immediately he takes up residence in Mhaldor, continuing his destructive experiments.
+'''338 AF:'''
+The Underworld is discovered after fights with Zsarachnor, leading to the deaths of many adventurers in this new and dangerous place.
+'''340 AF:'''
+The anguished cries of a dying butler were heard, as he pleaded for assistance from ambush as he traveled en route to the Temple of Indrani. Those that responded to the calls too late found him in a pool of his own blood, with sordid letters laying beside him detailing love struck affairs between the followers of Twilight and Indrani. What's more, the letters hinted at a relationship between the two Divine themselves, and plans to move the Obelisk out of Hashan and relocate it elsewhere. Gossip abound.
+'''341 AF:'''
+Following the discovery of the letters, the followers of both Orders went into seclusion, save one. Dusk appeared within Mhaldor, risking death to fulfill the geas placed on him by his departed Lord. There he sought audience with Indrani, and begged both her forgiveness, and to allow the Obelisk to be moved to Mhaldor. She declined, then gave him a caveat. If all of Mhaldor, as well as the followers of herself and Sartan could be convinced this move would be in their best interests, she would allow it. And so, Dusk took to the streets to attempt to convince the populace and fulfill the final task his master gave to him.
+'''342 AF:'''
+Hycanthus, Maklak the Ice Wizard and Haag the Swamp Witch carried out a ritual on Polyargos. The Ritual centered on the Angel Mirror, though they were slain before the ritual could be completed by a group including Diminish, Koralin, and Landon. However, the interrupted ritual caused the mirror to grow dark and dry up, while a mirror image of Koralin attacked him, causing him to have to fight his own reflection. This was not all, as the landmarks all over Sapience began to have mirror images of themselves come alive to catastrophic effects of those unfortunate enough to be present.
+The Conclave tried again to organize, though Maim had different plans. Slaying Haag, it was reported that she was carrying a large number of landmarking items with her, and later, Maim was seen standing over Hycanthus' corpse as well. She attempted to strike down Maklak as well, but Blaise and Proficy stepped in, delaying the Conclave member's slaughter as he hastened to Polygaros with a fresh slew of landmarking items. Maklak and O'ising met here, pouring these items into the mirror, and much to the chagrin of those who wished to know more of the situation first, Sapience aided the effort and gathered landmarking items to add to the mirror as well. Eventually, a small tremor shook the area as the mirror finally sealed and the nightmare of mirror images wreaking havoc across Sapience ended with it. They blamed the adventurers of Sapience for the disturbance int he first place, as it wouldn't have happened had they not disturbed the first ritual.
+'''350 AF:'''
+Sarapis, not having slept in millenia, napped to ensure his focus would be full on the Year 350 festivities. While he slept, he encountered a dream that did not pass. A dream of a woman of beauty beyond measure. Despite Eros having departed the realms, Love and Beauty had not faded, but flourished. And so, stripping his essence from Eros, Sarapis gave this essence to dream, naming her Selena the Goddess of Beauty and Love.
+Scarlatti, hearing of the beauty of the new goddess, returned to the realms to see her for himself. Moved so by her beauty, he fell in love, for passion is the province of the artist. The Lord of Arts returns to the realms once more.