Rystil Arden
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The post said that the magic extends well beyond Eyros's borders in some directions, but not others. So it can expand in those directions, I supposeSarellion said:
Creative Exercise: The Sovereign Dominion of Eyros
Khorod
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Exactly, "95% and more besides". It is open to someone else how large the ritually claimed borders of that almost prehistoric Elven kingdom were. Other nations within the borders are within easy warfare range, and if the Grand Monarch ever realizes the connection to the old Elven borders, he will have a very strong territorial claim as the inheritor of the Elven realm.
Bloodtooth and Thanatos hated each other, but when the Gnomes provided key aid to the status quo rulers, they achieved a greater preeminance. They were awared with certain responsibilities in which they would have a free hand. Quite rapidly, Fraxxer was mysteriously killed. Several years later, a dark threat to Eyros came to light, and the gnomes took to the field, directing a small army of undead into the breech. Bloodtooth was raised as a Deathknight to be the Archon of the Dead- general of the undead armies of Eyros. His loyalty was bound to Thanatos with many spells.
500 years later, the Praes Thanatos managed to get a law passed that would 'volunteer' treasonous soldiers to serve under Bloodtooth after death. At that same time, Bloodtooth announced to the Praes Thanatos that on the thousandth anniversary of his death he would be freed of their control, and on that day he would eat their hearts.
As an aside, Bloodtooth got his name because he supposedly ate one of his enemies, and it stained one of his teeth. Actually, he ate a sacred lizard when 13, staining his tooth, perhaps that sealed his fate. In mockery of his cover story, Thanatos contrived for Bloodtooth's fangs to drip blood in battle or anger. Thanatos' sense of humor has dried up significantly since then.
Since Fraxxer is essentially bound to the service of the Praes Thanatos, he is more like a living weapon than a super-powered NPC. Whether his words 500 years ago will come true or not is something else.
Almost 1000 years ago a period of civil strife tore up Eyros. At that time, the Gnomes were distrusted as evil little necromancers possibly up to no good, and an Orcish clan/house chief was assigned to oversee them in 5 year periods. Fraxxer Bloodtooth held that position at that time.Sarellion said:
Bloodtooth and Thanatos hated each other, but when the Gnomes provided key aid to the status quo rulers, they achieved a greater preeminance. They were awared with certain responsibilities in which they would have a free hand. Quite rapidly, Fraxxer was mysteriously killed. Several years later, a dark threat to Eyros came to light, and the gnomes took to the field, directing a small army of undead into the breech. Bloodtooth was raised as a Deathknight to be the Archon of the Dead- general of the undead armies of Eyros. His loyalty was bound to Thanatos with many spells.
500 years later, the Praes Thanatos managed to get a law passed that would 'volunteer' treasonous soldiers to serve under Bloodtooth after death. At that same time, Bloodtooth announced to the Praes Thanatos that on the thousandth anniversary of his death he would be freed of their control, and on that day he would eat their hearts.
As an aside, Bloodtooth got his name because he supposedly ate one of his enemies, and it stained one of his teeth. Actually, he ate a sacred lizard when 13, staining his tooth, perhaps that sealed his fate. In mockery of his cover story, Thanatos contrived for Bloodtooth's fangs to drip blood in battle or anger. Thanatos' sense of humor has dried up significantly since then.
Since Fraxxer is essentially bound to the service of the Praes Thanatos, he is more like a living weapon than a super-powered NPC. Whether his words 500 years ago will come true or not is something else.
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For my real contribution.
For those few wizards and magic users capable of transferring between planes, to the Etherial plane, they find that it is much like the material plane. However, there are many massive pillars. These are of smooth, cool, black material, like polished stone, with a slight but noticable taper. Calculations agree on their height, putting them at approximately three miles high, assuming they continue tapering to a point.
They seem to have no rhyme or reason to their placement, and do not corrospond to any places of importance that most people have been able to determine. There is one near the center of the capital city, however.
For those few wizards and magic users capable of transferring between planes, to the Etherial plane, they find that it is much like the material plane. However, there are many massive pillars. These are of smooth, cool, black material, like polished stone, with a slight but noticable taper. Calculations agree on their height, putting them at approximately three miles high, assuming they continue tapering to a point.
They seem to have no rhyme or reason to their placement, and do not corrospond to any places of importance that most people have been able to determine. There is one near the center of the capital city, however.
Acid_crash
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Deep beneath the earth, unknown to the surface dwellers lies another civilization. This civilization was discovered by a small cell of Jagged Eye members, exploring the deep ruins of the capital city benath the surface. In their exploration they found an area guarded by a locked gate, which could only be opened with the right key. They eventually found the key, and opened the door. Beyond the door was a staircase going deeper into the earth.
They descended further, then found themselves entering the largest cavern they had ever seen. In it was a large city, with a large glowing pillar of violet in the center illuminating the city. The city was miles wide, and it was inhabited. The dwarves never discovered the name of this city, for soon after they discovered it, they were ambushed by the residents and executed.
The inhabitants, who never knew of the surface world nor of the many races that dwell on it, made their ascent. This occurred less than ten years ago.
These people, who call themselves the Seres, are divided into three clans, each clan worshipping a single god, one of a snake, one of a scorpion, and one of a spider. The three clans have been warring for eons with each other, each trying to become the single chosen race of the underworld. Until the Jagged Eye unlocked their gate, the Seres never knew of the surface.
Now they have a new target. To discover this new world, they have started sending up groups to ascertain who, and what, lives on it.
NOTE: I'm not really good coming up with names, so if any of you want to give anything I profide a name that fits with the setting, please do. If Seres doesn't seem right, then by all means change it.
They descended further, then found themselves entering the largest cavern they had ever seen. In it was a large city, with a large glowing pillar of violet in the center illuminating the city. The city was miles wide, and it was inhabited. The dwarves never discovered the name of this city, for soon after they discovered it, they were ambushed by the residents and executed.
The inhabitants, who never knew of the surface world nor of the many races that dwell on it, made their ascent. This occurred less than ten years ago.
These people, who call themselves the Seres, are divided into three clans, each clan worshipping a single god, one of a snake, one of a scorpion, and one of a spider. The three clans have been warring for eons with each other, each trying to become the single chosen race of the underworld. Until the Jagged Eye unlocked their gate, the Seres never knew of the surface.
Now they have a new target. To discover this new world, they have started sending up groups to ascertain who, and what, lives on it.
NOTE: I'm not really good coming up with names, so if any of you want to give anything I profide a name that fits with the setting, please do. If Seres doesn't seem right, then by all means change it.
Rystil Arden
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Ooo, don't forget the forgotten dwarven city, other underground ruins the Jagged Eye was searching early in the thread, dromites, Crucible hideout, elder dragon, efreet, ancient elven magical research facility, did I miss anything? The entire foundation of Eyros will soon collapse!domino said:
Rystil Arden
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True, I forgot about that.domino said:
Arkhandus
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And you forgot about the Crumbled Pillar's vast tunnels under Eyros, inhabited by rogue behirs! :^D
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Eyrdeyn is a city of terraces built on the southern face of Mt. Xark, and those living on the higher terraces are people of greater prestige, power, and wealth, so each terrace is more beautiful and rich than the one below it, and the terrace an Eyrian lives on dictates their general social standing, and mere peasants are not allowed on the upper terraces at all. Similarly, buildings are more grand if they have many levels, and the upper levels are always the most posh, with the most important members of a household living upstairs as the kitchens and servant-chambers and washrooms fill the downstairs portions.
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Eyrdeyn is a city of terraces built on the southern face of Mt. Xark, and those living on the higher terraces are people of greater prestige, power, and wealth, so each terrace is more beautiful and rich than the one below it, and the terrace an Eyrian lives on dictates their general social standing, and mere peasants are not allowed on the upper terraces at all. Similarly, buildings are more grand if they have many levels, and the upper levels are always the most posh, with the most important members of a household living upstairs as the kitchens and servant-chambers and washrooms fill the downstairs portions.
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