Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="Aeolius" data-source="post: 1070585" data-attributes="member: 2072">&quot;&nbsp; Three eons past, in the Epoch of Legend, the mighty wizard Al'azoraq bore witness to a dark and dire omen. In dreams and portents, he beheld the volcanic destruction of the secluded isle of Almat, upon which his fortress and the shrine of Azor'alq rested.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Six decades prior to his prophetic vision, Al’azoraq was banished from the mainland, for reasons he refused to divulge. Three decades following his exile, the wizard befriended a second stranger, the beauteous Chrysa, whom he discovered upon a secluded beach during the onslaught of a hurricane.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Almat, thirty leagues south of the Ataphad Isles and fifty leagues northwest of the mainland, enjoyed the bounty of waters kept temperate year-round by unusually warm currents. The isle sported lush vegetation, producing hardwoods and rare spices. A bounty of wildlife, including the colorful corollax bird, was native to the island. Rich mineral wealth was found beneath the soil, in the form of precious metals and numerous gemstones including peridot, topaz, agates, and amethyst. Farming, fishing, and the husbandry of exotic birds and flowers formed the staples of the Almati lifestyle. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The isle secured its rightful place in the scrolls of history, when the heroic Azor'alq battled against the Minions of Darkness, upon the beaches of Almat itself. Encircling the shrine of Azor'alq, a protectorate of noble paladins established their stronghold. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Gathering their mightiest magics, Al'azoraq and Chrysa forged an alliance of water, stone, and fire, which transformed the volatile undersea volcanoes into massive pillars wrought from molten stone. The isle and its inhabitants, including their infant daughter Syliah, were raised upon these pillars, safe from harm far above the ocean's wrath.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Or so thought Al'azoraq.&quot;( more at <a href="http://www.lobi.com/bpaa/background/" target="_blank">BPAA Background</a> )</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Aeolius, post: 1070585, member: 2072"] " Three eons past, in the Epoch of Legend, the mighty wizard Al'azoraq bore witness to a dark and dire omen. In dreams and portents, he beheld the volcanic destruction of the secluded isle of Almat, upon which his fortress and the shrine of Azor'alq rested. Six decades prior to his prophetic vision, Al’azoraq was banished from the mainland, for reasons he refused to divulge. Three decades following his exile, the wizard befriended a second stranger, the beauteous Chrysa, whom he discovered upon a secluded beach during the onslaught of a hurricane. Almat, thirty leagues south of the Ataphad Isles and fifty leagues northwest of the mainland, enjoyed the bounty of waters kept temperate year-round by unusually warm currents. The isle sported lush vegetation, producing hardwoods and rare spices. A bounty of wildlife, including the colorful corollax bird, was native to the island. Rich mineral wealth was found beneath the soil, in the form of precious metals and numerous gemstones including peridot, topaz, agates, and amethyst. Farming, fishing, and the husbandry of exotic birds and flowers formed the staples of the Almati lifestyle. The isle secured its rightful place in the scrolls of history, when the heroic Azor'alq battled against the Minions of Darkness, upon the beaches of Almat itself. Encircling the shrine of Azor'alq, a protectorate of noble paladins established their stronghold. Gathering their mightiest magics, Al'azoraq and Chrysa forged an alliance of water, stone, and fire, which transformed the volatile undersea volcanoes into massive pillars wrought from molten stone. The isle and its inhabitants, including their infant daughter Syliah, were raised upon these pillars, safe from harm far above the ocean's wrath. Or so thought Al'azoraq." ( more at [URL=http://www.lobi.com/bpaa/background/]BPAA Background[/URL] ) [/QUOTE]

Verification