The History Of The Sonians

A tremendous earthquake rocked the ancient city of Novus Tiro, toppling many buildings, igniting fires, and injuring thousands of people. Most solid stone buildings and older construction were able to survive while the more recent and flimsy built structures were quick to fall or burn.   It seems very fortuitous that the newly built Sonian museum was able to survive while most buildings around it did not. Although very expensive, it looks as if the insistence of its three architects on costly, heavy, dense stone and deep foundations locked into bedrock may have contributed to its survival. It is said that the museum closed early that day at the direction of three mysterious, sun bronzed men.

The Gasp Affliction Of 701 was an unusually quick spreading sickness in the city of Memoria. Named for the wheezing breath and short gasps of air, the sickness is often transmitted through the air and spreads quickly from person to person. Typically found in high altitude mountain or desert environments, it completely took the city by surprise and spread before anyone knew that it was there.   After a few weeks of quarantine, panic, and starvation a lone traveler entered Memoria and offered a small hope. A man named Ricin Spurge, dressed in brown and shades of green, approached the Sonians offering to make deal. He offered to produce a definitive cure for the sickness and trade several rare plant species in exchange for the Axe Of Brontaurus displayed in the museum. The Sonians were skeptical but the three brothers reluctantly agreed. The following day, Ricin cured the infected Sonians and gave them enough plants and treatments to restore the rest of the city. Witnesses say that his deep, emerald eyes grew even greener and a wide, wicked smile crossed his face as he traded the plants for the axe.