OOC Discussion for A Kingdom of Ashes (The Battle of the Alder's Forest, and Beyond)
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The_Universe
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Yes--the Bluestar started out good. In fact, he was one of the people that helped found the orders now known as the King's Talons, and was instrumental in ensuring that the Falcon Kingdom survived the end of the Sundered Empires, and the rise of Mordred the Black. He later helped to defeat the Dark Emperor in battle.
Later, as the Armies of the Falcon tried to reclaim Mordred's Isle, and the spoils of successful war were taken from the mercenary's keep, Aregonn found something. Perhaps a book, a collection of ancient scrolls, or perhaps something so alien to the world that you cannot yet concieve of it, Aregonn found it, and slowly descended into madness, and obsession.
Mordred had created intelligent undead with the aid of old elven magics, magics that the Woodshadow's father and half-brother were whispered to have mastered. But what Aregonn found was something different. Something infinitely more powerful, and something infinitely more dangerous for the young wizard's soul.
As he fell further and further under the spell of the forbidden knowledge he had found, he withdrew from his friends, and asked that he be taken from the roster of the King's Talons. He held an enormous barony for the King in what was then called Eiryn, and are now the Deathlands. He retreated to his family's ancestral castle (long occupied by pretenders to the Bluestars' rightful seat), and continued to study and prepare.
When asked to participate in the steady growth of the kingdom, or even to advise old friends, or the king, he would insist that he had work far more important to accomplish at home. For now, Eiryn remained a part of the Falcon Kingdom, but it would not be long before that land would be transformed, just as Aregonn himself would be.
Though married in a public ceremony to Andere, the former guardian of Caer Albion, he remained reclusive, quiet. Secretly, he began to collect the scattered remnants of Mordred's forces in the bogs and forests of the north. He sent secret envoys to the now-shamed High Alder, offering them a chance to rise above the curse that the Greyclaw's had given them. Rather than submit to the simmering anger and hatred of the winners of the last war, they could rule over their oppressors...if only they would help him on his own quest...
Many came, and all that came were borught into the Bluestar's fold. Sometime during the gathering, the Bluestar was fully changed. No living heart beat in his chest. He had not died, but nor did he live.
Then, the War of the Damned began. His children, being fostered under the care of nobles who had remembered the Bluestar's herosism were hidden away from him, and grew to hate their father as the rest of the world soon would.
They took on the name of the Bluestar's only son, rather than honor their dark patriarch with his name. The house of Areandor, son of Aregonn, was born. To this day, the guard the western wall from the tree-city of Sylvanus, prepared to fight their long-lost progenitor should his power rise, again.
Yet, despite their noble dedication, it is whispered that some of the line of Areandor bear the mark of their undying father...but that is probably only rumors.
Later, as the Armies of the Falcon tried to reclaim Mordred's Isle, and the spoils of successful war were taken from the mercenary's keep, Aregonn found something. Perhaps a book, a collection of ancient scrolls, or perhaps something so alien to the world that you cannot yet concieve of it, Aregonn found it, and slowly descended into madness, and obsession.
Mordred had created intelligent undead with the aid of old elven magics, magics that the Woodshadow's father and half-brother were whispered to have mastered. But what Aregonn found was something different. Something infinitely more powerful, and something infinitely more dangerous for the young wizard's soul.
As he fell further and further under the spell of the forbidden knowledge he had found, he withdrew from his friends, and asked that he be taken from the roster of the King's Talons. He held an enormous barony for the King in what was then called Eiryn, and are now the Deathlands. He retreated to his family's ancestral castle (long occupied by pretenders to the Bluestars' rightful seat), and continued to study and prepare.
When asked to participate in the steady growth of the kingdom, or even to advise old friends, or the king, he would insist that he had work far more important to accomplish at home. For now, Eiryn remained a part of the Falcon Kingdom, but it would not be long before that land would be transformed, just as Aregonn himself would be.
Though married in a public ceremony to Andere, the former guardian of Caer Albion, he remained reclusive, quiet. Secretly, he began to collect the scattered remnants of Mordred's forces in the bogs and forests of the north. He sent secret envoys to the now-shamed High Alder, offering them a chance to rise above the curse that the Greyclaw's had given them. Rather than submit to the simmering anger and hatred of the winners of the last war, they could rule over their oppressors...if only they would help him on his own quest...
Many came, and all that came were borught into the Bluestar's fold. Sometime during the gathering, the Bluestar was fully changed. No living heart beat in his chest. He had not died, but nor did he live.
Then, the War of the Damned began. His children, being fostered under the care of nobles who had remembered the Bluestar's herosism were hidden away from him, and grew to hate their father as the rest of the world soon would.
They took on the name of the Bluestar's only son, rather than honor their dark patriarch with his name. The house of Areandor, son of Aregonn, was born. To this day, the guard the western wall from the tree-city of Sylvanus, prepared to fight their long-lost progenitor should his power rise, again.
Yet, despite their noble dedication, it is whispered that some of the line of Areandor bear the mark of their undying father...but that is probably only rumors.
Laurel
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How old is Tain... or how long ago did people celebrate his birth?
Anyone else wonder why his name is Tain HAWK-SON instead of Falconson, or Embries like his father.... or is Hawkson a family name I am forgetting??
hmmm... concidering how long a memory elves have it will definately be a great cha check to get them on our side and convince them third times the charm.
PS- I know it may take up a few minutes, but can I bring a cake over for us to devour? A snack for game time
though not a healthy one :-(
Anyone else wonder why his name is Tain HAWK-SON instead of Falconson, or Embries like his father.... or is Hawkson a family name I am forgetting??
hmmm... concidering how long a memory elves have it will definately be a great cha check to get them on our side and convince them third times the charm.
PS- I know it may take up a few minutes, but can I bring a cake over for us to devour? A snack for game time
though not a healthy one :-(
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The_Universe
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Tain's about 30-35. I think I have details of his birth either posted on the old thread, or e-mailed out. Lemme give it a look.Laurel said:
Hawkson is a name commonly given to "fatherless" children in the kingdom. He kept it, to show that he overcame his bastard birth to not only be accepted by his father, but to become King, himself.
The_Universe
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Tain led an expedition of exploration beyond the Placid sea about 15 years ago, returning to the kingdom to be accepted by his dying father, and to begin his bid for the throne.
So, I'd say he's probably around 40 years old. He ascended to the throne at age 33. Let's say his birthday is in a month, in-game.
I can't find the original e-mail in which I detailed most of this stuff, but this has got to be close.
So, I'd say he's probably around 40 years old. He ascended to the throne at age 33. Let's say his birthday is in a month, in-game.
I can't find the original e-mail in which I detailed most of this stuff, but this has got to be close.
Queen_Dopplepopolis
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That's the same expedition Justice's mother went on, correct?The_Universe said:
The_Universe
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Yes.Archon said:
As it stands now, if you accept the potentially legitimate claim that the Bluestar has on the Falcon Throne, you could claim it all (the entire known world), as the only known living claimant.
Heh. But, Tain would probably object to that.
The_Universe
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As for the Tain's trip outside the placid sea:
Yes--it was the same expedition that Justice's mother, John Darkson, and a few other NPCs went on.
Yes--it was the same expedition that Justice's mother, John Darkson, and a few other NPCs went on.
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