All Things Come to an End

A lore book accounting and recording the expedition to Luna, and its freedom from the Dark Ones

I.
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Long before the Ancients ever left their homeworld, before the First Ones came down from the stars to colonize this cube; even when the winds of change swept away our homes, they existed.  Tall, dark apparitions speaking in unknown tongues stalked the nighttime while our people dreamed. These “Dark Ones” towered a full head over the highest person, and could tear armed men apart with their bare hands.  The Ancients were unable to provide a proper analysis of these creatures, as they proved too hostile and too elusive to study. Much information regarding the Dark Ones remained a mystery for centuries. However this fact remains to be conclusive over all accounts: They are a plague upon all systems they inhabit.

## II.

Our Cube’s moon, Luna, is infested with the Dark Ones. They have overrun this solar system like a plague, ready to steal its riches for their own gain. Luna is one of the easiest places for the Dark Ones to nest, as they can be largely undisturbed.  Records of their abhorrent effects can be seen in the oldest records from the House of Crimson, dating just before the Whirlwind. They will tear the moon apart piece by piece. It seems that the Dark Ones are highly adaptable, and can survive a variety of harsh environments, even in the Vacuum of space.

## III.

The following is a record of the first manned trip to the Lunar surface since the colonization of this planet. This was made possible through the combined actions of all the Houses. An oxygen apparatus was provided by the House of Fog.

Upon reaching the Lunar surface through the means of a rift, the United Houses worked quickly to establish a makeshift bunker within the Lunar Rock.  However upon emerging from the bunker, the Houses gazed upon 6 pillars of Obsidian. These were nonnatural, and encircled the area in a ritualistic pattern.  Atop each pillar rests a crystal, similar to the one found within the strange Fortress underground. A strange winged creature sat in the center of the area, unrecognizable from any previous records. It was labeled as “The Warden” for future references.

## IV.

It was theorized that the Warden was an integral part of the Dark Ones’ hierarchy, similar to that of a deity or kell. The United Houses decided to cripple the Dark Ones by silencing The Warden. With their combined forces, the Houses began to attack. The combined efforts initially failed, as the strange crystals healed the wounds of the Warden. It was at this moment that Jeffery Unit 37 was deployed to combat the Dark Ones. The Houses scrambled to destroy the Crystals, cutting off The Warden’s regenerative abilities.

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The Houses once again set forth to attack the Warden, who assaulted the United Houses with powerful attacks.  It took great effort to withstand the Warden’s might, but the Team was determined to end the Dark Ones’ reign of destruction. The Kell of House Ink aimed the final shot in its bow, and shot the Warden through its heart, killing it. Jeffery Unit 37 sustained heavy casualties, but were successful in securing the perimeter.

## VI.

With the Dark Ones’ seemingly leaderless, Luna was freed.  The Warden’s husk deteriorated rapidly, however it left behind what appeared to be an Egg. It was collected and stored within the House of Noot archives. The House of Fog discovered something as well: a rift. These are seemingly used by the Dark Ones to transport themselves long distances, and through experimentation, Houses Noot, Stone, and Fog entered through the rift. The House members were transported to what is theorized to be an asteroid belt deeper into the Sol system. There seemed to be more prominent in these areas, inhabiting abandoned structures and derelict ships.  Travel between asteroids is difficult, however some contain rare flora and fauna. Additional mapping required.