Zhidao’s Masterwork

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## **Storyline**

### Historic Timeline, AE, Calendar

ANCIENT TIMES

Before the existence of the Empire Kovia, the Elves ruled the lands more than 800 years ago. Humanity was nothing more than just barbarians, ruled under the elves. The Elves thought the world and its beings are toys to be used as they see fit. for entertainment, without thought, morals or compassion. Along side the Elves, were beings of different nature and powers.

Old Kovia, began 800 years ago, when early history of current Empire civilization was just barbarians. Animah, one of the Prophets, Mother of the Empire, pledged allegiance with the Old Gods, and brought prosperity. Rituals back then were barbaric nature, and the Vile Gestater was one of the keys used to perform the ritual. This history of humanity was supressed by the Saints.

For more information on the Ancient Times click here.

The Empire of Kovia was established by the first Emperor Enkidu two centuries ago. Some time later on Wessia joined into the Empire. There was battle between Tertian and his brother which resulted in Tertian getting trapped in the Basilica of Ancis. Reynar escorted Empress Amalia to safety away, and Reynar managed to rescue Tertian from the Basilica. Ancis was burned to the grounds. Renary Varek a celebrated hero in the War of the Three Emperor and awarded the Azure Star by the Divine Emperor Tertian IV.

The battle of the Emperors resulted in the victory of Tertian, and he began a Great Purge to rid of his brothers and those that were allegiances to the brothers.

Cut swath through the Aldwood, as the Council of Man, most likely a brother was tracked into Aldwood. Hold out in an outpost in an old Elven stronghold, Hall of Creations. Otrados was with the Emperor after the victory and went into the depths of the place.They went alone except for the Frater Wulfric of the Templars, even ordered Iron Crowns, Reynar, to stay behind. They search for Well of Sages that belonged to the Elven race.

Teor Van Thorne was baron of the Province of Wessia but was purged, and his family was exiled. Baron Ostrem took over there after. that slaughter through the Aldwood, Blind Saints, Imperial Army, Iron Crowns.

Following the peace, he was named Captain of the Iron Crowns, the elite guard force of the Imperial Family. The purge has also ended the line to the Ashford family, with only Reynar being the only lineage to that survived. Years went by, and a conflict between Reynar and the Crown Prince resulted in Reynar sent to prison. Disgraced, and tried for treason, Reynar was striped of his ranks and was sent to Dunweld Prison to rot for four years in the remote province of Wessia.

Prince Medard was at Verazza for the Carnival of Birds and his entourage was overwhelmed when the festivity escalated into a city-wide riot. Prince Medard was at a banquet when the attack happened, and everyone there was murdered. Prince Medard and his retinue were banqueted at the Palazzo Correnti and among them the Prince's cousin Bayard and Master Miyas of the High Circle. Prior to the murder, few weeks back, Prince Medard promised execution for the leaders of the Worker's Justice movement and cancellation of all common festivities if said leaders were not outed by the public. The public perspection of Prince Medard wasnt great due to his silkpants-hedonistic style of display. The public's setiment on the Prince was sour and with this being unpopular declaration, riots broke out in the cit and escalating into attacks on the building. The city watch was called in and after breaking the crowds, they found the palace barricaded from within, silent.

The Emperor first orders afterwards was the execution of Duke Martoni, for gross incompetence, allowing his city to fall into chaos. The Emperor ordered Duke of Kaelmeres to regain control of the city of Verazza which he (greedily) accepted. What is known after the quelling of the riots is that the Crown Prince Medard was murdered within the palace, and civil unrest that followed. With the death of the sole heir to the throne, the Dukes are gathering their strength and arms to position themselves. Some are patience for when Emperor Tertian is no more, while others seem to want to force confrontations. Those that have been displeased with the ruling powers of the empire used this opportunity to began rebellions.

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DURING REYNAR'S STAY IN PRISON

The Iron Crowns are convinced that Reynar is involved in the murder of the Prince. Corso's plan was to rescue Reynar, go to Verazza, find the prince-murderers.

Armies are gather to quell the unrest on the Nemuan Coast

### Reynar Varek's Escape Arc.

> "The Tale has many beginnings, but tonight, at this fire, it will start with this:
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> It is a tale of its greatest emperor and his most wretched subjects. Of killing. And treachery and loyalty.
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> In the city of Verazza, that depraved and wondrous pace, the Imperial Crown Prince had been murdered.
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> And far from that city, in his own darkness, a man stirred at the sound of battle beyond his cell door..."
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*Avrail, 867 AE, Calendar.*

On the fourth year in the prison cell of Dunweld Prison, Corso killed the prison guard and came into Reynar's cell, telling Reynar that Prince Medard is dead, and it's time to pick up the sword. Corso informs Reynar that company of the Iron Crowns are heading to the Dunweld Prison from the capital in order to question Reynar as they believe Reynar was involved in the murder of the Prince. Meanwhile, the prison has been overrun, and Reynar escaped.

Having escaped the Prison, Reynar fled into the harsh hills. Along the way, Wessian guards were able to catch up with Reynar, and had him surrounded, not before River the half-elf huntress came to Reynar's rescue.

> The **Silverbarks** of the **Laurel Glades** were whispering of a champion rising from darkness.
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> Of the **Broken Child** who would break the **Chains of Treason** and scourge the **Mortal Demesne**.
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After fleeing the pursue of the guards, they head to meet up with Amras. Amras was heading to his master's forebode by was stopped by River and Corso and was convinced by Corso to tag along in order to have support once it is needed when they head towards the Master's territory.

As Reynar and the crew proceed along the Stoneway, local unrest within the province of Wessia results in local bandits stopping the compainion in their tracks but quickly dispatched. Continuing along their path, they arrived to a local Inn, The Burnt Fox Inn. The Innkeeper claims the thugs were from Brachen caused by the inability from Baron Ostrem to rule properly as Baron Ostrem gathering an army to secure the eastern border. During the stay of the night, the Innkeeper tipped off the Iron Crowns to the Inn which were dispatched by the group.

To avoid the detection of more approaching Iron Crowns, the companions headed for Brachen Hills in order to pass through the Aldwood. As the companions went along to the bridge which cross the Essel, to get to Brachen, the companions meet soldiers which were decreed to allow no one to cross. Soldiers are there to block travelers as well as the rise of a man called Markan that claims to be the disposed heir of Van Thorne, with a group of bandits. The companions [bribed/killed] the Wessian soldiers in order to pass.

Along the ride, the companions meet a group of villagers being harassed by the bandits of Van Thorne, The Red Thorns. After dispatching them, they said that the Wessian accused the council of aiding the rebels and decided to set an example and set the village on fire.

Within the Inn of Broken Cups the companion gather information. The Innkeeper said the roads leading north have a clash between Red Thorn Bandits and Wessia troops, with Brachen being the center of conflict.Continuing on, the companions meet some Red Thorns Bandits that murdered a few Wessian guards. After defeating them, the companions found themselves surrounded by Wessian Guard who does not trust them. The companions are then brought towards the Wessian Captain, Dietmaar. The companions having [discussed/defeated] Captain Dietmaar continue along the path, having meet with Erwan the Glib, a trader from the Grand Grimaldi and Sons trade caravan, stating their caravan has been taken by the Red Thorns. Knowing this information our companions stated if they had time, they will seek the Caravan **[Side Quest: Red Thorn]**. Along the journey, the companions finally arrive at their destination of the Ergenstadt.

The city of Ergenstadt was weaken by the raids of both orcs and bandits, and there be of news of a priestess from Shimia.

Arriving at the city of Ergenstadt, they find the whole city under flames as the Red Thorn is ravaging through the city. The companions quickly entered and dispatched the bandits, and met Livia who is 'protecting' the Church. There, they meet both lieutenants of Red Thorn, Ezekiel Patakos, and Grinning Hill.They killed both lieutenants thus ending the Red Thorn's tyranny. Livia explained that there is gunpowder within the church was used to lure in the Red Thorns in order to kill them all. Fortunately, they didn't need to resort to such actions.

The meeting at the square explains that now the Red Thorns have been exterminated, the Wessian troops have to focus their attention on protecting the borders east from Duke of Kaelmere who is expanding his territory using the death of Crown Prince Medard as an excuse.

### Aldwoods Arc

The villages north of Ergen River have been plagued by orc attacks, and disrupting the mine caravans. There were petitions for Baron Estrem for military assistance but due to the Red Thorn situation, the response has not been there. There usually are Orc attacks but not of such a big scale. The Village have been evacuated, while the Convent of Saint Agnes was lost to the orcs. The Orcs managed to reach Ergenbridge, but was finally halted. There were rumors of sighting of Ogres. Fae creature have recently rose within Aldwood making traveling a nigh dream.

The companion arrived at the Ergenbridge only for it to be destroyed to prevent Orcs from crossing. The companions went on a Side Quest [Broken Bridge] in order to repair the bridge and cross. Bringing the materials back to the bridge to be repaired, there are surviving villages that came from the north side of the bridge, where they need assistance with saving their children from the hands of the Orcs **[Side Quest: Dark Tracks, Kamog]**. They headed straight into the depths of the Aldwood, as it swallowed the companions along the disused paths of the great forest. Their destination, Verazza, with its murders, treasons, and dead princes seemed a world away and as the trees creaked about them, as the Fae creatures mentions have began to take action. Headed deeper into the woods, they enter a site where even the Empire's mighty reach could hold. The Monument of Victory, where the Emperor had it built to celebrate the cleansing of Aldwood. They battled an aggressive Kobaloi pack and camped the night. Reynar told the tales of which the Great Purge happened in clearing through Aldwood in order to reach a well. The Emperor only brought the Knights of the Templars as well as Otrados to search for the Well of Sages. River, wishing to know where her uncle Eradenine disappeared to, wishes to head into the Hall of Creations in order to search for some truths **[Side Quest, River's Tales, Hall of Creations]**.

Heading east towards the mountain range of Horn Valley, the mines of Tarkoth are within range. The companions notice the scouts and cross paths with the orcs, but unable to stop their advances. The companions dove further within the mines of Tarkoth in order to escape the reinforcements in hopes of finding an exit which was by settlements that have used the mines many years ago. Fortunately, the companions are able to find an exit off and reached the Tower of Sky, perched on the Aldwood Ridge.

Finding the massive gate broken, the companions entered the tower only to be greeted by an Orc and an Orc Shaman. Going up the stairs the companions happen upon the dairy entry of Moros, a student of Master Orstrados. It depicts the entries of how Otrados and a fellow student Charon went to the Sanctum and has devolved themselves into something of the unholy nature. As the companions move into Master Otrados' study area, they come upon a Charon, now in a vile creature form, filled with hatred and curse. Slaying Charon, the companions feels the uneasy energy which permeates thru the roof. Arriving at the rooftops, the companion see Moros beside an unstable summoned abomination, Aspect of the Shepherd where also Moros consumed by the vile energy. Slaying the vile creature and banishing him back, Moros is weakened, where the companions will determine his fate.

The companions head north as they arrive in Archway, a few hours after sunset. The companions enter the False Crow Tavern where it usually was a bustling hub of activity for traders, mercenaries and all that followed but was not emptied. Corso was there at last waiting for the companions to appear, and explaining that he fears that Iron Crowns are compromised, and brought a helper, Lord Ardren Margrave. The emperor asked Margrave to investigate the matter discreetly where he sadly comes to the point of not trusting his own guard. Margrave explained the events that lead to the riots of the palace which in turn lead to calling the Iron Crowns and Blind Saints to secure the murder scene and all those who went inside and survived were sworn to silence. The Blind Saints now guard the palace along high ranking Crowns. With the situation of the Empire a mess, Margrave suggested to find Bayard who was with the Prince at the Correnti. Bayard was known to survive whatever happened there and managed to escape. A Guard saw Bayard by the prison murder some Saints, but unable to confirm rumors due to the chaos. The group set off now with Verazza as the destination.

### Verazza Arc

As the companions come closer to theriver, their pace slowed down asnd the roads became packed with travellers. The city across the river is protected by tall walls. The low murmurs of voices, clang from blacksmiths and dogs barking hint at a large city on the other side of thw walls. The companions have come to Verazza at last.

Inside the gates, the companions made way to the prison, where Bayard supposedly was kept. The prison had seen better days. Though no smoke was visible, the smell of recent burning filled the air. Upon entering the cell which would have contained Bayard, they found found only his cellmate within. The Cellmate Penshal told Reynar the story of which Bayard wanted answered from the Blind Saint as well but everything was fuzzy, next thing he remembered, was waken up in a pool of blood with the blind saint dead on the floor. Bayard had a dagger with him, and didnt seem sane. Bayard was speaking to the dagger. Things like "Vile Gestater and "Birther of Blood." When the Rebels took over the prison, he was freed. A group of people came and freed him, while mentioning something about Icaro, a boatman. **[Side Quest: Palazzo Correnti]**

The companions head to Il Tamburo, a watering hole for captains, sailors, dock workers and other beings of Nemuan Coast. The cheap swill of the Tamburo drew them all and the disparate groups made for a volatile atmosphere and nights of broken furniture and skulls. There they found the boatman, Icaros which was about to be roughed up by Mario Vozzo, and his gang for assisting the Nobles. Dropped them off at Merec's Marshland. Reynar asked Icaros to ship them to the Marshland as well, but it'll take abit to set up.

### The Chase Across Nemua Coast Arc

Heading to the marshlands, they met some man-eating murgles, which might have cause the death of the few escaped rebels. They met a rebel Henner, and he explain that Tarn took Bayard away, and Bayard wanted to go to Monterre. Henner said that Bayard said he was chased by a demon cult or something like that. Tarn is the smuggler. They head west towards Monterre, where they then meet up with Lord Adren Margrave again.

Review of what happened with Lord Adren:

-Bayard was at the banquet when the murder happened, and he may or may not been the one holding the knife. He used to be the heir to the imperial throne, but lost it because of his father's action. Bayard came to Tertian's camp after when he was 14 YO, knelt before his uncle to swear allegiance. Medard was a hard person to support, Bayard wants what's best for the empire.

- smuggler said Bayard was obsessed over 'de Monterre'. Reaching towards Count Monterres? Not really, Count Monterre was a uptight noble, probably disdained Prince Medard. maybe it was aiming for Armel de Monterre, an associate to the Prince.

-Bayard ended up in prison for assaulting a monk of the Blind Saints. A tome possessed by the Blind Saints, called "Maleficus Reliquiam" that deals with blasphemies with relics of the vile, dark powers. Seek this book and find out more on Vile Gestator.

-Tarn the smuggler, based off of Tortua Cove.

TORTUA COVE:

Tortua Cove, a minor village at the coast. They entered The Drunken Sailor Tavern. Prince Medard, was not well liked, you don't want to be his enemy nor do you want to be his friend. They meet a Captain Marcus who was a pirate but would only give answers to Tarn's location if the companion help deal with some problems. They went and defeated a group of pirates only to be discovered it was Tarn's crew, and a set up by Marcus. They defeated Marcus, and Tarn just told the story of Bayard being smuggled and went west.

LIBRARY OF ATREM:

Holds the collection of knowledge from back before the Empire. Last 25 years had brought some changes. After the Great Purge, the Order of Blind Saints, was founded and granted custody of the library and it's section. An Iron Crown was helping the companion and told them the location of the info in the Inner Hall of Scriptures.

OUBLIETTE

The Blind Saints are still executing orders to find those and Purge. The Purge is already over but not according to the Archbishop Adelmar. Leader of the faction of Blind Saints that are still Purging, and thinks that the Emperor was not thorough enough during the Purge, and starts by silencing anyone not agreeing to his ideologies.

MONTERRE:

Went to Monterre, the place was overrunned by the undead. Companions went into the mansion, and found the butler which explained that Bayard visited them few days ago and seemed normal in front of Lord Monterre. When Armel appeared, Bayard went evil and stabbed him in the heart repeatedly and left. Armel was still alive but his heart was stained black and rotting flesh beating heart. Priest were called but unable to solve it, so Monterre went to bring his son to the Mausoleum where there is Old Blood of Monterre that is said to have powers.

Mausoleum:

At the Mausoleum, they defeated Lord Monterre who couldn't deal with losing their son. Lord Monterre claimed that Armel went to the Westland and was ordained [into the old ways of Kovia.] ***(have to revisit, lost this text)**.* It was confirmed that Armel was the one who killed Prince Medard with the Vile Gestator, as a ritual but the Ritual failed and Bayard somehow got the murder weapon.

WESTLAND ARC.

The Companions head to westland, where they meet the border guards. They said the ----- tribute are savages that might have joined the Empire years ago but rejected it,and now they just attack the borders now and then. There is also the Minotaurs who occupy the Westlands, and treat it as their Holy Land. The Cimmeran Tribe had been captured by the Cimmeran tribe called Stenhus.

They rescue Bayard from the Stenhus tribe.

Amras talks to Bayard who is alittle delirious, and Prince's soul might be trapped to the dagger, and Prince Medard curses/haunts Bayard as he holds the weapon.

ANCIS:

They went to Ancis. Haunting, even the elves fear the place. Twenty years ago, after the Betrayal, after they got the Emperor out, they razed the city of Ancis. Tore it down, and hunted anything that moved. Salted the Earth, and torched it. Empire of Kovia was founded on Ancis.

Baslicia, beyond it is the Rift of Eyes.

Reynar was named "Hero of Ancis".

THE BETRAYAL:

Emperor Tertian and his retinue were lured into the Basilica. How the skies wept cold ashes and the anicent dead of Ancis emerged. The Emperor had married seven months earlier and not seen his wife since - the conquest of the lost provinces had been paramount. But this, now, was going to be his finally victory: Crowned in Ancis, the capital of Old Kovia. Reynar was sent to welcome EMPRESS AMALIA CALSADA VIR MEIZ and escort her the last few miles. Meet with a few undead.

Grand Delegate Ordric. They escaped from Ordic. They went to the temple gates, elven runes. The Empress and Reynar ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).

They were ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) for a while since Reynar was trusted ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) . The night before they stomed Basilica and rescued the Emperor. Emperor awarded Reynar the Azure Star, and made him captain of the Iron Crowns that day. Nine months after the Betrayal ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) . Prince Medard was Reynar's son.

When Tertian was betrayed and held in the Basilica of Ancis, Margrave was his retinue, he wasnt present to the Rift of Eyes, the scrutiny of the outside beings, the great battle of wills he fought. They said they showed him some truths, the destruction of Kovia, mankind's bulwark, by the fires and claws of hordes. Orcs, ogres, minotaurs multiplying like vermin. and the return of elves.

Elves are not friends, but to them, the world and its beings are toys to be used as they see fit. for entertainment, without thought, morals or compassion. The rise of Kovia was the first freedom of man, from the shackles of Elves. That was when Animah gave herself to the outside beings, merging her blood with theirs, and founding the Imperial Bloodline. Since then, the truths were repressed, corrupted by the weak beliefs in Prophets, and Saints. The rituals forgotten. And Emperor Tertian denies his legacy(?) he sees 'the outsiders' saviors as enemies. The God Emperors of Kovia. The Dagger was the pen used to sign the pact, the key to unlock the old power. The Saints suppressed this news for centuries. Dagger was not the only one made by 'our ancestors.' and salvaged several of them recent years. we, the "Council". Blood of Emperors. Of Enkidu and Animah.

### Side Quests (Non - Linear Timeline)

#### **Side Quest: Red Thorn:**

Upon arriving in the outskirts of Red Thorn bringing Erwan with them, they discovered the ruins of the Caravan, surrounded by Ghuls. Arriving at the gates of a garrison now used by the Red Thorns, they lure out the leader of Red Thornes, Markan Thorn. The companions defeated Markan and [spared/killed/sent him to Wessian to be judged].

Along a different path, the companions discover a girl corpse with red hair, blinded and shackled, found by the Red Thorns to retrieve her after she escaped. This girl most likely is the granddaughter of the villager, Mirra. After defeating the Bandits, they happened upon a lodge where they discovered a summoning circle with male corpse with same characteristic as Mirra, chained to the ground and in front of the summoning circle. His eyes burned due to staring at what is unsustainable for the mortal eyes. Within the chest of the lodge, there lies an entry by the Red Thorn Mage, where there is a reason to believe there is a connection between the Dark Arts and this Red Mage to the Blind Bishop. The summoned being from Arcane Ruins search but to no avail, so the Red Mage heads towards Ergenstadt.

**Elder Stone:**

Elven Stone left when they retreated from Brachen. The Red Thorn Bandits were digging up the stone but unable to decipher the clues to unlocking. The companions with River, defeated the Bandit, and the stone was from the past Elves that retreated from Brachen. The stone can only be activated during the night of the Full Moon.

**Arcane Ruins**:

As the companion arrive in the entrance of the Ruins, they were attacked by giant spiders. Going inside the ruins, they've encountered more spiders as well as a summoned being,Tchog.

**Side Quest, Livia's Tale, Dark Tracks, Kamog:**

The human settlements on the outskirts of the Aldwood were mostly abandoned, and it was through this wild landscape the companions chased the orc raider. Livia has been telling stories of how orc raiders have kidnapped children from Ergenstadt. As some things just cannot be left unanswered, the companions head to Aldwood and start hunting the orcs. As the sun sets and darkness falls across the land, the companions set up camp for the night, and were ambushed by the orcs. The companions were on the move before the sun had risen. The tracks of orcs and children, led them deeper into the woods slowly gaining on the brutes and their prey. A child cries of help lead the companions came to the child's rescue from the orcs. The child lead the way to save the remaining the children who were fleeing from the Orcs that came to capture them.

After being rescued from the orc raiders, the children told tales of a big orc leading the other ones. Knowing that the orcs were likely to continue the raids, Reynar sighed and agreed they better have a chat with this ‘big orc’. The companions came upon the hideouts of the Orcs, the Clan of Kamog where they sneaked past the scouts. They quickly made way and tracked the 'big orc' which was an Ogre. The companions dispatched the Orc Ambassador, hopefully that there isn't more such case of Orcs and Ogres working together.

#### **Side Quest, River's Tale, Hall of Creation, Forest Webs:**

'In the deeps, there are other skies than this.' Arriving at the entrance to the Halls of Creation, the companions are halted by Treants who claim they are trespassing. Heading down the entrance, the companions are stopped by other dwellings of the halls. River is excited by the Elven carvings of which the Halls carry but it is unable to been seen by River's piers as they are not of the same race. When the companions arrived at the well, they discovered a poor soul who had been tainted by the waters of the well. The water springs from beyond the mortal realms, from the Great Rivers. River unleashes Witness, a Spirit bound by their vision stones, tasked to gaze into the pool of so called 'Fate'. Unfortunately the being summoned by the Red Mage has stolen the vision stones and have scattered across the line.

Out of the wells, the companion head deeper into the forest. They come across a land of spider, Witness of Empyreal Tides being held within a sac, unable to make sense of his surroundings. Heading into a cave, they discover another spirit, Chords of the Bronze Wings the partner of Witness, being consumed by Shadella, the Spider Queen. Although the companions are able to defeat the Spider Queen, unfortunately Chord was unable to survive the sustained consumption of the Spider Queen. After the destruction of his fellow sages, Witness of Empyreal Tides, sought solace at the waters of a forest lake.

**Side Quest: Palazzo Correnti**

The companions arrive at the royal palace in Verazza, the place where the infamous ball took place that ended in the death of the crown prince. Entering into the palace, they were halted by the Iron Inquisitors which claimed they had to put a holy vigil in order to seal what was within. Unfortunately, they do not trust our companions from investigating.

Within the Ball room, they find the scene of death and blood. A floating summoned being of vile nature. Xathtrol the Stillborn. After slaying the creature, the companion investigated the crime scene.

* Three men weren't kill at once... they were made to kneel, and hands bound. After the fight, their necks were slit. One nobel, Kaelmeren, and the other two rebels.
* Prince Medard, laying on the floor, with one stab wound in the heart. With the edges of the wounds looks of black rotten flesh all the way in. No murder weapon detected.
* A sacrificial circle which Prince Medard was on.

### Side Characters Stories.

Ezekiel, the Red Mage of Red Thorn was experimenting with the Dark Arts that came from the Church.

Notes on the Enochian Vault.

18th of Avrail, 867 AE. The summoned servants unfortunately unable to find anything in the Arcane Ruins. The location might be within the Church located in Ergenstadt.

**UNCERTAINTIES/EXTRA INFO TO BE INSERTED**

During the Lessons of Young Prince Medard. Baron Ostrem brought food aid towards the northern Espia and Aglai as the draught caused the harvest to fail. Baron Ostrem challenged Reynar with his armsman and lost.

Enochian Runes.

Enochian was a lost race of the past.

Reynar left Livia to the Daughters of Mercy and nuns. Viana was not safe, and Reynar promised Kastor to bring her to a better location.

Glided Towers, Livia was there and it exploded to save the emperor.

Makarios: A Scholar that studied the Dark Arts. Described the cursed being of Tchog spider in his book of Geometries of Sin.

Kobaloi of the Aldwoods. Described in the text as furtive race preferring stealth to confrontation.

River tried to search for her uncle, even begged the Emperor to access to the Cloud Mirror., but denied. Going to the Well of Sage might help find the way to her uncle. Eradenine, was the last Envoy of the elves, brought River to the empire when she was just a kid. Disappeared, and is gone for a century. He set out to the Westland, to the ruins of an elven outpost. He talked about meeting someone who might help opening the fae ways. Petitioned the last three emperor to use it but denied, even when River was with Bayard, refused to help her get it.

Moros' Dairy (summary):

* Ortrados along with Charon returned from Sanctum, having spent three days there. Charon mumbled of scriptures that never knew existed, his fingers burned. Ortrados prepared to head back to the Sanctum alongside Charon. Moro wished to tag along but Charon gave an omen of rejection.
* Charon came back exhausted, Ortrados stayed behind in order to seal the gateway. "Gates of Absence, Book of Sarnah." Charon has burn marks on his lips that were similar to the ones on his fingers.
* They went back again, and came back. Ortrados finally allowed Moro to help, and translate things brought back from the deep.
* Charon has the originals of the text, being corrupted by it, while Moros still feels the powers through the text. A messenger came and said, "They are making their move". Charon's writing deteriorates, writings from the ''**Primal**.''
* Moros eyes being to hurt. Ortrados is 'gone'. Charon is blind.
* 29th or 30th of Avrail, servants of summonings came through the towers, enemies. Charon lies in the studies. Charon reveals secrets to Moros, voiceno longer his own. Flames in his eyes. Help will come for us.

Elatreus' work on the pre-prophetic mage orders of the early empire.

The Dwarves once mined the mythril in the mines of Aldwood Ridge.

Calendar AE, month of Fevra (Feb), Mahs (March), Avrail (April)

Something within the murder scene of the Prince had made the Iron Crowns scared. Corso needed time to find out the truth so he told Emelyne Moran that it was Reynar that did it as a bait and stall out the Iron Crowns.

Corso fears that Iron Crowns are compromised.

Elmoor's ancient hideaway?

**Well of Sages**, it is at the convergence of the fiver otherworld rivers. 'Their waters run deep andlethal and their currents show the past and the future.'

**Cloud Mirror**, artifact of the fae, Eradenine brought it as a tribute gift to the Emperor. It has the power to peer through the mists that separate worlds.

ANCIENT TIME INFORMATION:

Tales of elf knight, Knight of Mirrors. his swordmanship equal to the Moon, the Stars, and the Sun. He would allow no God to rule this world, any who laid claim to such a title he would challenge, and kill. He was banished from the Realms. No idea why, but something to do with the Queen.

The Great River. Contains the three rivers (out of 5) The Acheron, the Lethe, and the River of Styx.

The Witnesses. '...and above it, the trifold Witnesses of Sky, of Oceans, and of Earth. Bound by their Vision Stones, forever gazing into the deeps, translating the current Fate. The Witnesses are spirits, tasked to interpret the swirls of the pools. The Spider stole the stones.

Elmoor, cursed mage. There were five archmages.

Five Prophets,

One Prophet, Animah, The Mother of the Empire, pledge allegiances to the Old Gods.