The Second Darkness

The Second Darkness is a Nûmeré history/legend. It is said to be a time when a great evil threatened to spill over into the world and consume all life.
== The Arlish Gateways ==
The Nûmeré elves had discovered areas of great power within the lands of Arland. Through investigating these pockets of power, the elves uncovered gateways to other dimensions of the multiverse. The Nûmeré became fascinated with these gateways and many dedicated their lives to studying and understanding them. They built great and elaborate temples about the gateways. It is said that the power of these dimensions turned the Nûmeré strange and eccentric. Soon, many of the Elves were obsessed with the power of the gateways.
== The Darkness Emerges ==
It is not known exactly how it came to be, but one day, creatures of unspeakable horror started to spew forth from the gateways. The Nûmeré that dwelt in the temple were driven mad or devoured by these monstrosities. One by one, the gateways became overrun. The Nûmeré responded and tried to contain the outbreak, but their foes were too many. The Nûmeré forces were lead by an elf named Aranath. Although he was a mighty warrior, he struggled to stem the tide.
== Elune's Tear ==
When all hope seemed lost, Elune, the daughter of Aranath forged a powerful artifact, known as Elune's Tear. With the power of the Tear, the elves managed to seal the gateways and prevent the end of the world.
Category:Events
Category:Arland
Category:Elves