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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 5308424" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p><span style="font-family: 'Informal Roman'"><span style="color: #990066"><strong><strong>The Holies</strong></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Informal Roman'"><span style="color: #990066"><strong></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Informal Roman'"><span style="color: #990066"><strong></strong></span></span> <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/mistwood" target="_blank"><strong>The Ancient Order of Mistwood</strong></a></p><p>From the beginning of history, in the days before the Godswar, Mistwood has been the first and largest of the druid holds. The druids of Mistwood have been the watchers and keepers of balance in the undying battle of good and evil since before the Age of Order. They are governed by the mysterious council known as <em>the Grove</em> and led by the enigmatic <strong>“Lord of Oaks.”</strong> Throughout history, most contact with members of the Ancient Order comes from <strong><em>“The Mouth of Mistwood,”</em></strong> a particular druid whose role it is to speak for the Grove in the lands of Men. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The Ancient Order has spread across Orea in various sacred woods and other natural places. Their largest, most well known holdings are <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/mostrial.html#mistwood" target="_blank">Mistwood</a> (currently in the Freelands but considered part of Mostrial for countless centuries), <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/grinlia.html#starglen" target="_blank">Starglen</a> in Grinlia (kept by the <em><strong>Lord or Lady of Birch</strong></em>), and <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/rhath.html#moonglade" target="_blank">Moonglade in R’Hath</a> (kept by the<em><strong> Lord or Lady of Ash</strong></em>). But other than the "Mouth Of Mistwood" and the aforementioned lords of the major druid woods, only the Keeper of <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/freelands.html#efthriel" target="_blank">Ef'Thriel</a> (the <em><strong>Lord or Lady of Rowan</strong></em>) is known in common lore. Generally unconcerned with the affairs of the lands of Men and their gods, the druidic order has played an important role in some of the pivotal moments in Orean history. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Grove</strong></p><p>The ruling council of the druids of Orea. The Grove consists of 13 of the most powerful druids in Orea, headed by the <strong><em>Lord of Oaks</em></strong>. They are stationed throughout Orea at the most powerful/sacred natural places watched and protected by the Ancient Order. When called, the Grove convenes at their ancient meeting ground deep within the forest hold of Mistwood. While so little is known of the Druids of Mistwood, an accurate list of the Grove membership has been gathered over the ages. This includes the <em><strong>Lords and/or Ladies of: Birch (Keeper of Starglen), Ash (Keeper of Moonglade), Rowan (Keeper of Ef'Thriel), Aspen, Elm, Fir, Willow, Blackthorn, Alder, Ivy, Yew and Apple.</strong></em> It is not known necessarily who stands where in the order's hierarchy (if any), only that all defer to the Lord of Oaks. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>The Brotherhood of the Rising Moon</strong></p><p>High in the northern reaches of the Dragonreach mountains on a secluded peak(or in a hidden valley) is the monastery of the Brotherhood of the Rising Moon. The scribe-monks there are said to have some profound connection with their deity and are granted knowledge beyond any other mortal men, all of which they record. They possess the largest library in the realms of the west, surpassing the great library of Sanctum and possibly even the libraries of R’Hath. The monastery is sought out by mages, sages, priests of all faiths, and other knowledge seekers from all over the world for answers to questions from the trivial to the most arcane. The answers are available for all if you can survive the perilous journey to and <em>find</em> the mystic temple. </p><p></p><p><strong>Corandralla</strong></p><p>Corandralla is currently the high-priestess of the <a href="http://file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/sd_org.html#witch" target="_blank">Witch-priests of Manat</a>, goddess of magic. While she almost never leaves the temple, located on a lone plateau to the east of the Zarcha mountains in R’Hath, she is a force to be reckoned with. Keeping a mystic eye on the magical goings-on across the whole of Orea. The combination of sorcery and divine magics that the witch-priests utilize make Corandralla among the most powerful spellcasters in all of Orea, if not <em>the </em>most powerful. Her counsel and wisdom is sought by the Magelords of the Principalities on a regular basis, and oftentimes from rulers beyond R’Hath. The followers of Manat have long been friendly with the lords of Daenfrii. Corandralla, herself, was a student of Montor’s grandfather, alongside Arganor and Car’tyr, and was very close with the prince of Daenfrii’s mother (the deceased Dragonmagess). </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>The Daughters of Gilea</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Daughters of Gilea are the religious order of "the Merciful Mother" Gilea, goddess of healing and fortitude. This all female order is highly revered and spread throughout the known world (in human lands) with major temples in Sanctum, Andril and Larrasal (toted as the birthplace of the demi-goddess, Physha). Smaller temples, small contingents keeping shrines or lone priestesses of Gilea tending the sick and infirmed can be found in nearly any settlement (or battlefield) throughout Grinlia, the Freelands and Mostrial. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Daughters of Gilea, while being the most skilled and powerful healers in the realms, are also known for those of the order who take up the role of "Protectress". These are priestesses (of a certain age/level) who are called to take up the role of defender and shield-maiden for the order of pacifist healers. These special Daughters of Gilea follow the training set forth by the prophesied priestess, the Whitethorn, to take up arms and fight for the light and good of the goddess and all of Orea. This was the now-sainted Daughter of Gilea, Physha of the Flaming Hair.</p><p></p><p></p><p>A protectress of Gilea is easily identified by her bright yellow tabbard or robe and signature weapon, the rosehead mace. So called for the rosebud shape of the mace head, this blessed mystic weapon shares a bond with the protectress bolstering and responding to the priestess' own spiritual energies. This allows her to inflict greater than normal damage (especially to negative energy creatures), deflect magical energies and generate protective (force) fields of varying size and other astonishing feats. They are also almost always found baring a shield emblazoned with the white budding rose symbol of Gilea. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Elshor Veron</strong></p><p>Elshor Kar Veron is "Cleris Suprima" of Grinlia, the highest religious figure in the realms. High-priest of the temple of Astar, Lord of Sanctum and religious advisor to Her Majesty's court in Aberol. Considered to be the most powerful cleric on Orea and, by many, the most politically powerful person (second only to the queen, herself) in all of Grinlia. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Sorarynae</strong></p><p>The Sorarynae, elvish for "Golden Stags", are an order of elite mystic elf warriors from the realms of the Miralostae. They are the wooded kingdom's sacred protectors combining highly developed senses and communion with the natural world, acute martial prowess and a variety of mystical abilities. Though their abilities in the ways of the wood are unmatched, they are highly virtuous and honorable in all they do, seeming more paladin than ranger.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Sorarynae are able to harness and channel the energy of the natural world around them to varying effects. Their mystic abilities to speak with and control woodland creatures and natural surroundings seem more druidic in nature than sorcerous, though their skills are not known or taught by those of the Ancient Order. The more experienced among the sorarynae have also been known to demonstrate psionic abilities. They are extremely skilled (even among their own kind) with sword and bow, but are best known for the use of their "syplarith", a sacred weapon that is an elegant combination of staff, spear and bow. Only a soraryn may properly wield a syplarith.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Those of the Sorarynae are held in high esteem in the eyes of their kinsmen and are usually found accompanying elvin royalty or other Miralostae of importance as guardians and/or mentors. They are unyielding in the defense of their homeland but will sometimes be found outside the Miralostae realms on quests of grave importance for their order or the Miralosta king. Initiates to the order are more often sought out than merely accepted, but there are some (though not many) who come unbidden who are able to master the secret ways of the Golden Stags. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Witch-Priests of Manat</strong></p><p>The order of worshippers of the goddess of magic, Manat, are among the most respected (and feared) spellcasters on Orea. Their combination of the spiritual magics of prayer and the sorcerous arts of study make even the lowest novice extremely potent. Thankfully, they are primarily concerned with the furthering of their understanding and use of magic, studying the magic of the world, and of course, the will of their goddess. Their temple is located on/in a lone plateau at the foot of the Zarchan mountains at the western edge of R’Hath. There, deep within and heavily guarded lies one of Orea’s greatest treasures, <em>Alkari’s Endless Tome.</em> The ancient arch-mage Alkari was a greatly devout practitioner of the mystic arts and is credited with founding the temple of Manat where the Witch-Priests now reside, train, study, and worship. Witch-priests of Manat are easily recognized by the blue five pointed star that is tattooed across their face creating a sort of "mask" effect (the side points crossing over the eyes, the bottom points extending down to the cheeks and the top point going up the forehead to the hairline or crown of the head). The current head of the order, and arguably the most powerful spellcaster on Orea, is named <em><strong>Corandralla</strong></em>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 5308424, member: 92511"] [FONT=Informal Roman][COLOR=#990066][B][B]The Holies[/B] [/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/mistwood"][B]The Ancient Order of Mistwood[/B][/URL] From the beginning of history, in the days before the Godswar, Mistwood has been the first and largest of the druid holds. The druids of Mistwood have been the watchers and keepers of balance in the undying battle of good and evil since before the Age of Order. They are governed by the mysterious council known as [I]the Grove[/I] and led by the enigmatic [B]“Lord of Oaks.”[/B] Throughout history, most contact with members of the Ancient Order comes from [B][I]“The Mouth of Mistwood,”[/I][/B] a particular druid whose role it is to speak for the Grove in the lands of Men. The Ancient Order has spread across Orea in various sacred woods and other natural places. Their largest, most well known holdings are [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/mostrial.html#mistwood"]Mistwood[/URL] (currently in the Freelands but considered part of Mostrial for countless centuries), [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/grinlia.html#starglen"]Starglen[/URL] in Grinlia (kept by the [I][B]Lord or Lady of Birch[/B][/I]), and [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/rhath.html#moonglade"]Moonglade in R’Hath[/URL] (kept by the[I][B] Lord or Lady of Ash[/B][/I]). But other than the "Mouth Of Mistwood" and the aforementioned lords of the major druid woods, only the Keeper of [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/freelands.html#efthriel"]Ef'Thriel[/URL] (the [I][B]Lord or Lady of Rowan[/B][/I]) is known in common lore. Generally unconcerned with the affairs of the lands of Men and their gods, the druidic order has played an important role in some of the pivotal moments in Orean history. [B]The Grove[/B] The ruling council of the druids of Orea. The Grove consists of 13 of the most powerful druids in Orea, headed by the [B][I]Lord of Oaks[/I][/B]. They are stationed throughout Orea at the most powerful/sacred natural places watched and protected by the Ancient Order. When called, the Grove convenes at their ancient meeting ground deep within the forest hold of Mistwood. While so little is known of the Druids of Mistwood, an accurate list of the Grove membership has been gathered over the ages. This includes the [I][B]Lords and/or Ladies of: Birch (Keeper of Starglen), Ash (Keeper of Moonglade), Rowan (Keeper of Ef'Thriel), Aspen, Elm, Fir, Willow, Blackthorn, Alder, Ivy, Yew and Apple.[/B][/I] It is not known necessarily who stands where in the order's hierarchy (if any), only that all defer to the Lord of Oaks. [B]The Brotherhood of the Rising Moon[/B] High in the northern reaches of the Dragonreach mountains on a secluded peak(or in a hidden valley) is the monastery of the Brotherhood of the Rising Moon. The scribe-monks there are said to have some profound connection with their deity and are granted knowledge beyond any other mortal men, all of which they record. They possess the largest library in the realms of the west, surpassing the great library of Sanctum and possibly even the libraries of R’Hath. The monastery is sought out by mages, sages, priests of all faiths, and other knowledge seekers from all over the world for answers to questions from the trivial to the most arcane. The answers are available for all if you can survive the perilous journey to and [I]find[/I] the mystic temple. [B]Corandralla[/B] Corandralla is currently the high-priestess of the [URL="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gene/Desktop/OREA/Steel%20Dragons%20website/realms/sd_org.html#witch"]Witch-priests of Manat[/URL], goddess of magic. While she almost never leaves the temple, located on a lone plateau to the east of the Zarcha mountains in R’Hath, she is a force to be reckoned with. Keeping a mystic eye on the magical goings-on across the whole of Orea. The combination of sorcery and divine magics that the witch-priests utilize make Corandralla among the most powerful spellcasters in all of Orea, if not [I]the [/I]most powerful. Her counsel and wisdom is sought by the Magelords of the Principalities on a regular basis, and oftentimes from rulers beyond R’Hath. The followers of Manat have long been friendly with the lords of Daenfrii. Corandralla, herself, was a student of Montor’s grandfather, alongside Arganor and Car’tyr, and was very close with the prince of Daenfrii’s mother (the deceased Dragonmagess). [B]The Daughters of Gilea[/B] The Daughters of Gilea are the religious order of "the Merciful Mother" Gilea, goddess of healing and fortitude. This all female order is highly revered and spread throughout the known world (in human lands) with major temples in Sanctum, Andril and Larrasal (toted as the birthplace of the demi-goddess, Physha). Smaller temples, small contingents keeping shrines or lone priestesses of Gilea tending the sick and infirmed can be found in nearly any settlement (or battlefield) throughout Grinlia, the Freelands and Mostrial. The Daughters of Gilea, while being the most skilled and powerful healers in the realms, are also known for those of the order who take up the role of "Protectress". These are priestesses (of a certain age/level) who are called to take up the role of defender and shield-maiden for the order of pacifist healers. These special Daughters of Gilea follow the training set forth by the prophesied priestess, the Whitethorn, to take up arms and fight for the light and good of the goddess and all of Orea. This was the now-sainted Daughter of Gilea, Physha of the Flaming Hair. A protectress of Gilea is easily identified by her bright yellow tabbard or robe and signature weapon, the rosehead mace. So called for the rosebud shape of the mace head, this blessed mystic weapon shares a bond with the protectress bolstering and responding to the priestess' own spiritual energies. This allows her to inflict greater than normal damage (especially to negative energy creatures), deflect magical energies and generate protective (force) fields of varying size and other astonishing feats. They are also almost always found baring a shield emblazoned with the white budding rose symbol of Gilea. [B]Elshor Veron[/B] Elshor Kar Veron is "Cleris Suprima" of Grinlia, the highest religious figure in the realms. High-priest of the temple of Astar, Lord of Sanctum and religious advisor to Her Majesty's court in Aberol. Considered to be the most powerful cleric on Orea and, by many, the most politically powerful person (second only to the queen, herself) in all of Grinlia. [B]The Sorarynae[/B] The Sorarynae, elvish for "Golden Stags", are an order of elite mystic elf warriors from the realms of the Miralostae. They are the wooded kingdom's sacred protectors combining highly developed senses and communion with the natural world, acute martial prowess and a variety of mystical abilities. Though their abilities in the ways of the wood are unmatched, they are highly virtuous and honorable in all they do, seeming more paladin than ranger. The Sorarynae are able to harness and channel the energy of the natural world around them to varying effects. Their mystic abilities to speak with and control woodland creatures and natural surroundings seem more druidic in nature than sorcerous, though their skills are not known or taught by those of the Ancient Order. The more experienced among the sorarynae have also been known to demonstrate psionic abilities. They are extremely skilled (even among their own kind) with sword and bow, but are best known for the use of their "syplarith", a sacred weapon that is an elegant combination of staff, spear and bow. Only a soraryn may properly wield a syplarith. Those of the Sorarynae are held in high esteem in the eyes of their kinsmen and are usually found accompanying elvin royalty or other Miralostae of importance as guardians and/or mentors. They are unyielding in the defense of their homeland but will sometimes be found outside the Miralostae realms on quests of grave importance for their order or the Miralosta king. Initiates to the order are more often sought out than merely accepted, but there are some (though not many) who come unbidden who are able to master the secret ways of the Golden Stags. [B]The Witch-Priests of Manat[/B] The order of worshippers of the goddess of magic, Manat, are among the most respected (and feared) spellcasters on Orea. Their combination of the spiritual magics of prayer and the sorcerous arts of study make even the lowest novice extremely potent. Thankfully, they are primarily concerned with the furthering of their understanding and use of magic, studying the magic of the world, and of course, the will of their goddess. Their temple is located on/in a lone plateau at the foot of the Zarchan mountains at the western edge of R’Hath. There, deep within and heavily guarded lies one of Orea’s greatest treasures, [I]Alkari’s Endless Tome.[/I] The ancient arch-mage Alkari was a greatly devout practitioner of the mystic arts and is credited with founding the temple of Manat where the Witch-Priests now reside, train, study, and worship. Witch-priests of Manat are easily recognized by the blue five pointed star that is tattooed across their face creating a sort of "mask" effect (the side points crossing over the eyes, the bottom points extending down to the cheeks and the top point going up the forehead to the hairline or crown of the head). The current head of the order, and arguably the most powerful spellcaster on Orea, is named [I][B]Corandralla[/B][/I]. [/QUOTE]
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