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In order to strike back at Twilight's order, Aegis allies his with the Order of Light, but soon Twilight makes a deal with Aegis. Under the terms of the deal, Dalamar, Nuitari, and Cooper have to make restitution to the Infernals, whose influence Twilight was courting, for robbing their store, and Dalamar has to make resitution to Elentari's Hashan. Partially due to Twilight's influence, Sinistar, guildmaster of the Infernals, soon chooses Aegis, God of War, as Patron, displacing the apparently uncaring Sartan, Lord of Evil. | In order to strike back at Twilight's order, Aegis allies his with the Order of Light, but soon Twilight makes a deal with Aegis. Under the terms of the deal, Dalamar, Nuitari, and Cooper have to make restitution to the Infernals, whose influence Twilight was courting, for robbing their store, and Dalamar has to make resitution to Elentari's Hashan. Partially due to Twilight's influence, Sinistar, guildmaster of the Infernals, soon chooses Aegis, God of War, as Patron, displacing the apparently uncaring Sartan, Lord of Evil. | ||
The fight over Death's Heart waxes and wanes, but hostility is high. Many are unsure of the motives of the Quisalar, and those of Pryla'ka. Initially out-numbered, the Shallamese organize under the leadership of Maran, Echo, and the Archprelate of the Church, Isildur. They gain the upper hand initially but soon the discipline and power of those in the Order of Darkness such as Napoloen, the Grand Shadow, Overseer of Ashtan, | The fight over Death's Heart waxes and wanes, but hostility is high. Many are unsure of the motives of the Quisalar, and those of Pryla'ka. Initially out-numbered, the Shallamese organize under the leadership of Maran, Echo, and the Archprelate of the Church, Isildur. They gain the upper hand initially but soon the discipline and power of those in the Order of Darkness such as Napoloen, the Grand Shadow, Overseer of Ashtan, overwhelms them and the Heart grows. | ||
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Deucalion announces that it is over, that the impending doom that would have been caused by the Quisalar's victory has been averted. It is revealed that the Quisalar was working for Twilight the full time. Their plan was to dupe people who wouldn't normally support Twilight into unwittingly supporting him. The Heart would be caused to grow, and finally explode, releasing massive quantities of death. This would cause a chain reaction, as each dying would be added to the total quantity of energy. Using the remains of the Heart, Twilight hoped to focus this astronomical amount of energy at the slumbering Thoth, slay him, and add Thoth's essence to His own, greatly increasing His power. In the process though, all life on Sapience would have perished. | Deucalion announces that it is over, that the impending doom that would have been caused by the Quisalar's victory has been averted. It is revealed that the Quisalar was working for Twilight the full time. Their plan was to dupe people who wouldn't normally support Twilight into unwittingly supporting him. The Heart would be caused to grow, and finally explode, releasing massive quantities of death. This would cause a chain reaction, as each dying would be added to the total quantity of energy. Using the remains of the Heart, Twilight hoped to focus this astronomical amount of energy at the slumbering Thoth, slay him, and add Thoth's essence to His own, greatly increasing His power. In the process though, all life on Sapience would have perished. | ||
Sensing victory, Pryla'ka travelled to the Heart, and challenged the Quisalar. The Quisalar, no longer powerful enough to have a hope of defeating a Tsol'dasi Priestess of Life, made a last desperate rush at Pryla'ka, but failed. She banished him to eternal sleep. | Sensing victory, [[Pryla'ka]] travelled to the Heart, and challenged the Quisalar. The Quisalar, no longer powerful enough to have a hope of defeating a Tsol'dasi Priestess of Life, made a last desperate rush at Pryla'ka, but failed. She banished him to eternal sleep. | ||
Pryla'ka begins attempting to safely dismantle what is left of Death's Heart, essentially a powerful bomb of death energy now. She fails, becoming overloaded with energy, and screaming that she cannot hold it. Some mortals, among them Khaseem and Cynne, refuse to leave the scene, and die upon the explosion of the Heart. So powerful is the explosion that life for a hundred miles around looks likely to perish in a flash, until, with unexpected, total sacrifice, Deucalion, God of Righteousness, attempts to contain the blast. So powerful is it, even in its much-weakened state, that he cannot contain the energy, and his essence is dispersed across Creation. In a final gesture of compassion, he manages to grant all mortalkind the ability to reincarnate and wipe clean their moral slate. Sarapis permits their souls to choose from five new races: Grook, Xoran, Rajamala, Horkval, and Atavian. Choruses of cheers erupt from around the land, as total disaster is averted. Shallam and its Druidic and Sentinel allies receive formal congratulations from representatives of many of the leaders of the land, such as the Great Mhunna and the mayor of Thera. | Pryla'ka begins attempting to safely dismantle what is left of Death's Heart, essentially a powerful bomb of death energy now. She fails, becoming overloaded with energy, and screaming that she cannot hold it. Some mortals, among them Khaseem and Cynne, refuse to leave the scene, and die upon the explosion of the Heart. So powerful is the explosion that life for a hundred miles around looks likely to perish in a flash, until, with unexpected, total sacrifice, Deucalion, God of Righteousness, attempts to contain the blast. So powerful is it, even in its much-weakened state, that he cannot contain the energy, and his essence is dispersed across Creation. In a final gesture of compassion, he manages to grant all mortalkind the ability to reincarnate and wipe clean their moral slate. Sarapis permits their souls to choose from five new races: Grook, Xoran, Rajamala, Horkval, and Atavian. Choruses of cheers erupt from around the land, as total disaster is averted. Shallam and its Druidic and Sentinel allies receive formal congratulations from representatives of many of the leaders of the land, such as the Great Mhunna and the mayor of Thera. | ||
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Gijan undergoes a conversion, betrays the Order of Twilight, leaves the Kharon and styles himself “Healer of Shallam.” He becomes one of the staunchest defenders of his former nemesis, although many suspect that treachery still lurks within his heart and that he merely bides his time before betraying the Jewel of the East. | Gijan undergoes a conversion, betrays the Order of Twilight, leaves the Kharon and styles himself “Healer of Shallam.” He becomes one of the staunchest defenders of his former nemesis, although many suspect that treachery still lurks within his heart and that he merely bides his time before betraying the Jewel of the East. | ||
The Sentinels Guild, citing philosophical differences with the Divine Patron of Hashan, sue for permission to leave the city and are granted such leave, although many of the guild’s members remain citizens. | The [[Sentinels]] Guild, citing philosophical differences with the Divine Patron of Hashan, sue for permission to leave the city and are granted such leave, although many of the guild’s members remain citizens. | ||
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Entering the fray on a philosophical and theological level are those, including the Druids, who debate whether the ecclesiastical practice of sanctifying shrines through the blood of sacrificed creatures, and the use of demonic entities are much different from certain practices of the Infernals. | Entering the fray on a philosophical and theological level are those, including the Druids, who debate whether the ecclesiastical practice of sanctifying shrines through the blood of sacrificed creatures, and the use of demonic entities are much different from certain practices of the Infernals. | ||
In a stunning act of betrayal, Borknagar, Treasurer of Shallam, empties the city’s treasury and flees to Ashtan, having funneled tens of thousands of gold pieces to Ashtan’s coffers and leaving Shallam penniliess and ridiculed by her ancient foe. Borknagar reveals that he has been an agent of Ashtan, on a secret mission for Mistral, Guildmistress of the Shadowsnakes, all along. Although most of the Divinities of Achaea are publicly silent on the matter, Miramar and Lorielan express their rage at his treachery in no uncertain terms. | In a stunning act of betrayal, Borknagar, Treasurer of Shallam, empties the city’s treasury and flees to Ashtan, having funneled tens of thousands of gold pieces to Ashtan’s coffers and leaving Shallam penniliess and ridiculed by her ancient foe. Borknagar reveals that he has been an agent of Ashtan, on a secret mission for Mistral, Guildmistress of the [[Shadowsnakes]], all along. Although most of the Divinities of Achaea are publicly silent on the matter, [[Miramar]] and [[Lorielan]] express their rage at his treachery in no uncertain terms. | ||
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Mical Selvaetiim becomes the first mortal in the history of Sapience to reach the eightieth Circle of | Mical Selvaetiim becomes the first mortal in the history of [[Sapience]] to reach the eightieth Circle of | ||
Enlightenment and is honoured by Sarapis with the title of Logosian. | Enlightenment and is honoured by [[Sarapis]] with the title of Logosian. | ||
Dingo ignites a fierce debate on the shape of Achaea. Many claim to know that it takes the shape of a sphere. Others insist that it is flat. Eventually Sarapis, the Logos, deigns to answer the question concerning His creation but mortal minds prove incapable of comprehending this boon. Many are driven mad in their attempts to unravel His answer, their subsequent words unintelligible rantings. Some are shocked into catatonic silence, but the debate continues. | Dingo ignites a fierce debate on the shape of Achaea. Many claim to know that it takes the shape of a sphere. Others insist that it is flat. Eventually Sarapis, the Logos, deigns to answer the question concerning His creation but mortal minds prove incapable of comprehending this boon. Many are driven mad in their attempts to unravel His answer, their subsequent words unintelligible rantings. Some are shocked into catatonic silence, but the debate continues. | ||
In an attempt to protect what they perceive as a sacred birthright, the Serpent guilds of Sapience move to declare certain venoms “illegal” for non-Serpents to possess. The Infernals of Ashtan offer to become the enforcement arm of this new policy. | In an attempt to protect what they perceive as a sacred birthright, the Serpent guilds of Sapience move to declare certain venoms “illegal” for non-Serpents to possess. The [[Infernals]] of Ashtan offer to become the enforcement arm of this new policy. | ||
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A long-simmering feud between Twilight and Miramar erupts into open | A long-simmering feud between [[Twilight]] and [[Miramar]] erupts into open hostilities as their respective Divine Orders go to war with one another. Eventually the heavens erupt in fire and fury, and mortals cower in utter dread as the two deities declare open warfare on one another, and their priests and supernatural agents meet to do battle upon the mortal plane. The divine battle ends in a rather anti-climactic stalemate, and the two sides agree to withdraw from conflict for the nonce, although hostilities continue. | ||
During the battle between the two deities and their minions, several notice a blazing object fall from the heavens landing, it is discovered, at the site of an old altar to Deucalion. Concurrently, a vision of a fading spectral image appears in the skies over Sapience. Thakren is beset by visions about the object, which proves to be a statuette, and the Druids and Sentinels hear ominous whisperings of ill portent in the forests, filled with references to the Morningstar. Sapience fairly hums with gossip and speculation about the significance of these omens, ranging from the dark machinations of Twilight, to the reappearance of Deucalion or Thoth. Many wonder if the very Gods themselves have abandoned mortalkind. | During the battle between the two deities and their minions, several notice a blazing object fall from the heavens landing, it is discovered, at the site of an old altar to [[Deucalion]]. Concurrently, a vision of a fading spectral image appears in the skies over Sapience. Thakren is beset by visions about the object, which proves to be a statuette, and the Druids and Sentinels hear ominous whisperings of ill portent in the forests, filled with references to the [[Morningstar]]. Sapience fairly hums with gossip and speculation about the significance of these omens, ranging from the dark machinations of Twilight, to the reappearance of Deucalion or [[Thoth]]. Many wonder if the very Gods themselves have abandoned mortalkind. | ||
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Ashtan and Hashan move to declare war upon Shallam as a result of acts of provocation, in the form of shrines, placed within their walls. As preparations for war, and numerous deaths as the result of preliminary skirmishes, reach a fever pitch Twilight offers Miramar a cessation of hostilities. Miramar accepts. Subsequently, both Hashan and Ashtan stand down from the war effort against the Jewel of the East. | [[Ashtan]] and [[Hashan]] move to declare war upon [[Shallam]] as a result of acts of provocation, in the form of shrines, placed within their walls. As preparations for war, and numerous deaths as the result of preliminary skirmishes, reach a fever pitch Twilight offers Miramar a cessation of hostilities. Miramar accepts. Subsequently, both Hashan and Ashtan stand down from the war effort against the Jewel of the East. | ||
Ashtan, the Bastion of the North, erupts in chaos as conflict between Sinistar and devotees of Twilight within the Infernals jockey for power within the guild. Sinistar is enemied and cast out of the city, for alleged use of “illegal” venoms. Many believe that Sinistar has been framed as a result of plots hatched by the Order of Darkness. Others avow that arrogance and self-preservation have motivated Sinistar’s actions. | Ashtan, the Bastion of the North, erupts in chaos as conflict between Sinistar and devotees of Twilight within the Infernals jockey for power within the guild. Sinistar is enemied and cast out of the city, for alleged use of “illegal” venoms. Many believe that Sinistar has been framed as a result of plots hatched by the Order of Darkness. Others avow that arrogance and self-preservation have motivated Sinistar’s actions. | ||
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Sinistar regains control of the Infernals, but dies, only to enter a state he terms “unlife,” neither truly corporeal nor truly discarnate. Debate ensues over this is the result of necromantic adepthood, as Sinistar lays claim, or merely smoke and mirror illusions, yet to be revealed. | Sinistar regains control of the [[Infernals]], but dies, only to enter a state he terms “unlife,” neither truly corporeal nor truly discarnate. Debate ensues over this is the result of necromantic adepthood, as Sinistar lays claim, or merely smoke and mirror illusions, yet to be revealed. | ||
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Lady Elentari Lokelinde-Danial, Seneschal of Hashan and Guildmistress of the Serpentlords, becomes the second mortal in the history of Achaea to ascend to the Garden of the Gods and become immortal, transformed into Ourania, Goddess of the Moon. | Lady Elentari Lokelinde-Danial, Seneschal of Hashan and Guildmistress of the Serpentlords, becomes the second mortal in the history of Achaea to ascend to the Garden of the Gods and become immortal, transformed into [[Ourania]], Goddess of the Moon. | ||
Sartan, God of Evil, angered by the claims of the Church that its shrines represent all of the Gods, rejects any connection of the shrines with Himself, and brings into manifestation a shrine of His own creation within the one of the most sacred enclosures of the Chrysalis Basilica itself. The reactions of the Church and Shallam, and the subsequent arguments arising therefrom, once again place the Church on the defensive as it is peppered with taunts of hypocrisy. Rumours of the imminent formation of a “splinter” or “dark” Church fly about the land. In retaliation, Aurora, Goddess of Light, places an altar in the Infernals guildhall. The altar placed in the Wedding Chamber of Maya by Sartan opens a rift to a demonic plane whence stream deadly demons, wreaking havoc on the populace of Shallam. | [[Sartan]], God of Evil, angered by the claims of the [[Church]] that its [[shrines]] represent all of the Gods, rejects any connection of the shrines with Himself, and brings into manifestation a shrine of His own creation within the one of the most sacred enclosures of the [[Chrysalis Basilica]] itself. The reactions of the Church and Shallam, and the subsequent arguments arising therefrom, once again place the Church on the defensive as it is peppered with taunts of hypocrisy. Rumours of the imminent formation of a “splinter” or “dark” Church fly about the land. In retaliation, Aurora, Goddess of Light, places an altar in the Infernals guildhall. The altar placed in the Wedding Chamber of Maya by Sartan opens a rift to a demonic plane whence stream deadly demons, wreaking havoc on the populace of Shallam. | ||
Throughout the year, the followers of Oneiros, God of Peace, find themselves assailed publicly as to the true nature of peace and whether or not they invite accusations of hypocrisy by certain of their actions. | Throughout the year, the followers of [[Oneiros]], God of Peace, find themselves assailed publicly as to the true nature of peace and whether or not they invite accusations of hypocrisy by certain of their actions. | ||
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While searching for irid moss, Taranis discovers a mysterious crystal. He receives arcane knowledge of elemental forces and becomes the first of the Magi. He forms a guild in Shallam and dedicates it to the battle against the forces of evil, darkness and chaos. | While searching for [[irid moss]], Taranis discovers a mysterious crystal. He receives arcane knowledge of elemental forces and becomes the first of the [[Magi]]. He forms a guild in Shallam and dedicates it to the battle against the forces of evil, darkness and chaos. | ||
Drazik attains knowledge of the elemental powers and forms the Sorcerers Guild in Hashan. Eschewing the dogmatic bent of the Magi, the guild chooses to align itself neutrally. | Drazik attains knowledge of the elemental powers and forms the [[Sorcerers]] Guild in Hashan. Eschewing the dogmatic bent of the Magi, the guild chooses to align itself neutrally. | ||
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Aegis, God of War, chooses to once more walk the grim battlefields of Sapience. | [[Aegis]], God of War, chooses to once more walk the grim battlefields of Sapience. | ||
Napoloen forms the Warlocks Guild in Ashtan. Although he champions no politically based direction, as have the Magi and the Sorcerers, it is widely believed that the new guild will follow the philosophical bent of Ashtan. | Napoloen forms the [[Warlocks]] Guild in Ashtan. Although he champions no politically based direction, as have the Magi and the Sorcerers, it is widely believed that the new guild will follow the philosophical bent of Ashtan. | ||
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Prince Tu’eras of the Tsol’aa frantically informs the public that vile criminals of unknown origin have attacked the Tsol’aa people in their ancestral village in the dead of night and that although he has escaped, he knows not the whereabouts or condition of his parents. He tells of fires being set and the Forest of Aalen in flames. | [[Prince Tu’eras]] of the [[Tsol’aa]] frantically informs the public that vile criminals of unknown origin have attacked the Tsol’aa people in their ancestral village in the dead of night and that although he has escaped, he knows not the whereabouts or condition of his parents. He tells of fires being set and the Forest of [[Aalen]] in flames. | ||
Many Druids and Magi mobilize to quench the flames. When the smoke clears and investigations begin, it is discovered that the King of the Tsol’aa has been cruelly murdered by one calling himself Kroul, and that Queen Celaabi has been raped. Although Celaabi, who refuses to leave the home of her ancestors, is safe and has been granted sanctuary by the Druidess Cynne, Tu’eras and the surviving Tsol’aa cannot be found. | Many [[Druids]] and Magi mobilize to quench the flames. When the smoke clears and investigations begin, it is discovered that the King of the Tsol’aa has been cruelly murdered by one calling himself [[Kroul]], and that [[Queen Celaabi]] has been raped. Although Celaabi, who refuses to leave the home of her ancestors, is safe and has been granted sanctuary by the Druidess Cynne, Tu’eras and the surviving Tsol’aa cannot be found. | ||
Vexlore rants publicly of his belief that Tu’eras is a coward and weakling for remaining in hiding with his people. He vows that he shall slay the Prince himself, and mocks the misery and suffering of the gentle Tsol’aa people. | Vexlore rants publicly of his belief that Tu’eras is a coward and weakling for remaining in hiding with his people. He vows that he shall slay the Prince himself, and mocks the misery and suffering of the gentle Tsol’aa people. | ||
The Great Mhunna, while expressing sympathy for the plight of the people of the Aalen, cites appearances of Orcs skulking about the land to support his decision to seal the great gate of Moghedu until he deems it safe for his people to do otherwise. | The [[Great Mhunna]], while expressing sympathy for the plight of the people of the Aalen, cites appearances of Orcs skulking about the land to support his decision to seal the great gate of Moghedu until he deems it safe for his people to do otherwise. | ||
Orcs, claiming to be simply “touring” the land are sighted roaming the land. However, they are soon seen setting forest fires and speaking loudly of their “Lord,” Kroul. Many of them begin to enter the cities, expressing desires to see the fabled Master Crystals of the magi guilds. | Orcs, claiming to be simply “touring” the land are sighted roaming the land. However, they are soon seen setting forest fires and speaking loudly of their “Lord,” Kroul. Many of them begin to enter the cities, expressing desires to see the fabled [[Master Crystals]] of the magi guilds. | ||
Maran of Shallam offers the Tsol’aa aid and succor. The other city-states, Oakstone, and the guilds and clans of Sapience eventually offer like assistance. In an amazing show of solidarity, ancient enemies join one another in common cause against the perceived threat on the horizon. Patrols are organized and guard set. | Maran of Shallam offers the Tsol’aa aid and succor. The other city-states, [[Oakstone]], and the guilds and clans of Sapience eventually offer like assistance. In an amazing show of solidarity, ancient enemies join one another in common cause against the perceived threat on the horizon. Patrols are organized and guard set. | ||
Queen Celaabi is found murdered along with her unborn children. A group of Orc knights, assassins and huntresses makes a raid upon the hiding place of Prince Tu’eras and his band in hiding. They are repelled, but not before one of the assassins manages to kill the Elder Druid, Thaa’lis. | Queen Celaabi is found murdered along with her unborn children. A group of Orc knights, assassins and huntresses makes a raid upon the hiding place of Prince Tu’eras and his band in hiding. They are repelled, but not before one of the assassins manages to kill the Elder Druid, [[Thaa’lis]]. | ||
Vexlore publicly boasts that he is a mercenary agent of Kroul, an Ogre High Priest. He reveals Kroul’s plans to seize the master crystals and open a portal into this world through which his legions shall pour, decimating all before them. Kroul, realizing that he must proceed openly now, and that the usefulness of his traitorous stooge is at an end, slays Vexlore cruelly, laughing at his gullibility. | Vexlore publicly boasts that he is a mercenary agent of Kroul, an Ogre High Priest. He reveals Kroul’s plans to seize the master crystals and open a portal into this world through which his legions shall pour, decimating all before them. Kroul, realizing that he must proceed openly now, and that the usefulness of his traitorous stooge is at an end, slays Vexlore cruelly, laughing at his gullibility. | ||
The Orcs launch raids upon the city-states, kidnapping Hakhim, Liirup and Ratman. The citizens fear that their economies shall collapse without these prime sources of revenue. The whereabouts of the three are eventually discovered, but during the attempt to rescue them, the Orcs seize the Master Crystal of the Warlocks. Thus empowered, they find the | The Orcs launch raids upon the city-states, kidnapping [[Hakhim]], [[Liirup]] and [[Ratman]]. The citizens fear that their economies shall collapse without these prime sources of revenue. The whereabouts of the three are eventually discovered, but during the attempt to rescue them, the Orcs seize the Master Crystal of the Warlocks. Thus empowered, they find the crystals of the Sorcerers and the Magi to be easily obtained. | ||
Sapience launches a massive assault on the stronghold of Kroul, in the recently rediscovered Dun Valley, defeating him, and discovering that Kroul is, himself, only the mercenary for Zh’risia, a Tsol’teth wishing to prove his prowess to his kin, who has been skulking within the Dun fortress the murder of his master by Baron Vukub Ysin’zhu. | Sapience launches a massive assault on the stronghold of Kroul, in the recently rediscovered [[Dun Valley]], defeating him, and discovering that Kroul is, himself, only the mercenary for [[Zh’risia]], a [[Tsol’teth]] wishing to prove his prowess to his kin, who has been skulking within the Dun fortress since the murder of his master by [[Baron Vukub Ysin’zhu]]. | ||
Sapience rejoices at the victory, but with sorrow as Tu’eras takes the mantle of kingship while mourning his dead parents and kin. | Sapience rejoices at the victory, but with sorrow as Tu’eras takes the mantle of kingship while mourning his dead parents and kin. | ||
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In an attempt to resurrect the essence of the vanished Deucalion, Maran sacrifices his mortal coil. Although his sacrifice is in vain, the Pantheon honours him for his selflessness, and his soul ascends to the Garden of the Gods to be reborn as Pentharian, God of Righteousness. | In an attempt to resurrect the essence of the vanished Deucalion, [[Maran]] sacrifices his mortal coil. Although his sacrifice is in vain, the Pantheon honours him for his selflessness, and his soul ascends to the Garden of the Gods to be reborn as [[Pentharian]], God of Righteousness. | ||
Raajin Lucoster and various of his followers breaks with the Infernals over philosophical differences with Sartan, God of Evil and Infernal Patron. Although Khejian, his comrade-in-arms and close friend is to follow him, Khejian betrays Raajin’s Exodus Battallion at the last moment and chooses to remain with Ashtan and Sartan. The Exodus Battallion goes into exile, and take up residence as guests of Hashan. Although Raajin and his Battallion garner the support of many throughout Sapience, the Infernals and Ashtan persecute them continually. Eventually Raajin is abducted and is not heard from again. The Exodus Battallion eventually falls into obscurity. | Raajin Lucoster and various of his followers breaks with the Infernals over philosophical differences with Sartan, God of Evil and Infernal Patron. Although Khejian, his comrade-in-arms and close friend is to follow him, Khejian betrays Raajin’s Exodus Battallion at the last moment and chooses to remain with Ashtan and Sartan. The Exodus Battallion goes into exile, and take up residence as guests of Hashan. Although Raajin and his Battallion garner the support of many throughout Sapience, the Infernals and Ashtan persecute them continually. Eventually Raajin is abducted and is not heard from again. The Exodus Battallion eventually falls into obscurity. | ||
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The Goddess Tarah appears to bid farewell to Achaea and disappears. | The Goddess [[Tarah]] appears to bid farewell to Achaea and disappears. | ||
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Polyargos is discovered. | [[Polyargos]] is discovered. | ||
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Mysterious new “landmarks” appear in the lands. The Landmarks and their changing aspects are immediately recognized as having metaphysical import, and the essence using guilds and their allies take opposing sides in their approaches to the maintenance of the Landmarks and the sites and structures, engendering fresh and bloody new conflicts in Sapience. | Mysterious new “landmarks” appear in the lands. The [[Landmarks]] and their changing aspects are immediately recognized as having metaphysical import, and the essence using guilds and their allies take opposing sides in their approaches to the maintenance of the Landmarks and the sites and structures, engendering fresh and bloody new conflicts in Sapience. | ||
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Noxalar, the notorious purveyor of venoms to one and all is slain and, being without heirs, his shop closed. The Serpent guilds, seeing the futility of their former draconian desires to control the product, take a mercantile approach and declare all venoms legal to possess. Arguments break out over charges of price-fixing. Weapon forgers, purveyors of enchantments, and dealers in herbs and other healing substances enter the fray. | [[Noxalar]], the notorious purveyor of venoms to one and all is slain and, being without heirs, his shop closed. The Serpent guilds, seeing the futility of their former draconian desires to control the product, take a mercantile approach and declare all venoms legal to possess. Arguments break out over charges of price-fixing. Weapon forgers, purveyors of enchantments, and dealers in herbs and other healing substances enter the fray. | ||
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A mysterious jade statuette with the ability to move from person to person of its own volition appears. Those who hold retain the object for any length of time are plagued by visions, dreams and nightmares. Madness, murder and suicide follow in the wake of these visions. | A mysterious jade statuette with the ability to move from person to person of its own volition appears. Those who hold retain the object for any length of time are plagued by visions, dreams and nightmares. Madness, murder and suicide follow in the wake of these visions. | ||
Researches into the icon reveal that it appears to missing a shard, leaving a break through which pours a "cold" energy of some sort. The missing shard is recovered, and with the aid of a cleric of a mysterious group known as the Obeah Ecstasia the icon is resealed, narrowly averting further mayhem. The cleric reveals that the icon is an ancient artifact of the forgotten Goddess Valnurana, Mistress of Sleep and Dreams, who long ago placed inside of it four horrific nightmare spirits in order to protect mortal kind from their somnolent ravagings. The Obeah Ecstasia are revealed to be an ancient line of dream scholars to whom the icon was originally entrusted by the Goddess. Emese, the cleric, returns to her home, the icon once more safely within the hands of the Obeah Ecstasia. | Researches into the icon reveal that it appears to missing a shard, leaving a break through which pours a "cold" energy of some sort. The missing shard is recovered, and with the aid of a cleric of a mysterious group known as the [[Obeah Ecstasia]] the icon is resealed, narrowly averting further mayhem. The cleric reveals that the icon is an ancient artifact of the forgotten Goddess [[Valnurana]], Mistress of Sleep and Dreams, who long ago placed inside of it four horrific nightmare spirits in order to protect mortal kind from their somnolent ravagings. The Obeah Ecstasia are revealed to be an ancient line of dream scholars to whom the icon was originally entrusted by the Goddess. Emese, the cleric, returns to her home, the icon once more safely within the hands of the Obeah Ecstasia. | ||
Vixen, guild tutor to the Sentinels, falls deathly ill. In a herculean effort to save her, some of the Sentinels perform a rite which intentionally decimates their groves. Although Vixen is saved, all Sentinels lose their Groves ability. The Sentinels are grief-stricken as the forest, so long both their charge and their sustainer, no longer communicates with them on any level. Eventually the Sentinels find the long lost village of Eleusis, where they make their new home and are granted the gift of the Woodlore skill. | Vixen, guild tutor to the [[Sentinels]], falls deathly ill. In a herculean effort to save her, some of the Sentinels perform a rite which intentionally decimates their groves. Although Vixen is saved, all Sentinels lose their Groves ability. The Sentinels are grief-stricken as the forest, so long both their charge and their sustainer, no longer communicates with them on any level. Eventually the Sentinels find the long lost village of [[Eleusis]], where they make their new home and are granted the gift of the [[Woodlore]] skill. | ||
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Four years after the events surrounding the Jade Icon, the collective dreams of Sapience are once again disturbed. The resident tutors of the city states begin to be troubled by strange dreams. Much of the populace complains of a prevailing enervation and vivid dreams of ill import. Irritability assails some, brought on by fatigue and lack of restful sleep, while others sink into despondency and aimless wandering brought on by these conditions. More suddenly than they appeared, the dream disturbances cease. | Four years after the events surrounding the [[Jade Icon]], the collective dreams of Sapience are once again disturbed. The resident tutors of the city states begin to be troubled by strange dreams. Much of the populace complains of a prevailing enervation and vivid dreams of ill import. Irritability assails some, brought on by fatigue and lack of restful sleep, while others sink into despondency and aimless wandering brought on by these conditions. More suddenly than they appeared, the dream disturbances cease. | ||
Epicurus, Ashtan’s resident teacher, has resorted to a potion in order to sleep, but has fallen into a deep unnatural slumber, beset by violent nightmares, from which it appears he will never wake. | [[Epicurus]], Ashtan’s resident teacher, has resorted to a potion in order to sleep, but has fallen into a deep unnatural slumber, beset by violent nightmares, from which it appears he will never wake. | ||
Hashan calls upon Sharbrena, high Cleric of its Patron Twilight and beseeches her to summon Eseme once more. The cleric arrives and enters the dreams of Epicurus in an attempt to discern the nature of his malady. She is shocked to discover that during the repair of the Jade Icon, four years earlier, one of the nightmare spirits had been inadvertently sealed outside it, and the spirit’s bond to the statuette broken. The Icon itself has disappeared from the keeping of the Obeah Ecstasia again. | Hashan calls upon Sharbrena, high Cleric of its Patron Twilight and beseeches her to summon Eseme once more. The cleric arrives and enters the dreams of Epicurus in an attempt to discern the nature of his malady. She is shocked to discover that during the repair of the Jade Icon, four years earlier, one of the nightmare spirits had been inadvertently sealed outside it, and the spirit’s bond to the statuette broken. The Icon itself has disappeared from the keeping of the Obeah Ecstasia again. | ||