The Eye of Morkoth makes its first appearance in the annals of history. Crafted during a forgotten era, its origins are shrouded in mystery. The artifact is believed to have been created by a clandestine group of sorcerers and Beholder cultists.
The Rumored History For The Eye Of Morkoth
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-5000 B.S.
First Recorded Appearance
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-3500 B.S.
The Shadow Is Cast
Military actionThe Black Shadow Conclave is believed to have gained control of the Eye. They use it to monitor their enemies’ moves and destroy The Avgrunn Cabal, the mountain fortress of Oros Garnous, and the Temple Of The Web.
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-3000 B.S.
First Guardians
MiscellaneousThe Kivuli Conclave, an organization of Shadow Mages, becomes the guardians of The Eye of Morkoth. They pledge to safeguard its secrets and prevent the malevolent power within the artifact from falling into the wrong hands.
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-1500 B.S.
Search For The Eye
MiscellaneousOppima Stargazer, a dwarven celestial scholar from Gloomhaven, discovers references to The Eye of Morkoth in ancient celestial texts. Intrigued by its dual nature, she embarks on a quest to find the Eye and understand its place in the cosmic balance.
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-1400 B.S.
Plague of the Weeping Eye
Plague / EpidemicThe dwarven Plague of the Weeping Eye has been attributed to Stargazers study of the Eye Of Morkoth. It is thought that by delving into the cursed object, that something was triggered and created the virulent plague that spread quickly throughout the dwarven city.
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-1000 B.S.
Dwarven Craftsman's Contribution
MiscellaneousFlux Greymallet, a renowned dwarven artificer, desperately seeks to destroy the Eye Of Morkoth. Realizing that he cannot put an end to the artifact, he is instead inspired to bind its powers with an arcane silver chain, weakening it forever. Tricked by the Eye’s whispers and visions, Flux inadvertently enhances the powers of the Eye with the new magical chain.
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-800 B.S.
-600 B.S.
The Call Of The Shadow
Religious eventRumors suggest that the appearance of the Shadow Devil, Darenia, was a result of The Cult Of The Living Shadow procuring the Eye Of Morkoth. It is not known how the devil was summoned or given passage into the world. An extraordinarily dark and dangerous time for a portion of the world. Most of its history is lost to time with most people refuting the claim that the event ever happened at all.
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-500 B.S.
Temporal Anomalies Unleashed
MiscellaneousA mage, Drennus Kors, seeking to unlock the full potential of The Eye, inadvertently triggers temporal anomalies. Glimpses of alternate realities bleed into the present, causing confusion and chaos. The incident remains a cautionary tale among magic users.
After The Sundering
From 1 A.S. to 743 A.S.
The time after the world was spilt apart and reconnected during the The Binding.
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448 A.S.
Darkstrike Syndicate's Influence
MiscellaneousTobra Nightseer, a dark elf, rogue sorceress affiliated with the Darkstrike Syndicate, learns of The Eye's existence. Driven by ambition, she endeavors to obtain the artifact to further the syndicate's influence in the shadows.
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568 A.S.
Race For The Eye
MiscellaneousEverwind Walkabout, an elven seeker of forgotten realms, discovers new clues about The Eye of Morkoth's history. As adventurers, scholars, and rogues converge on the artifact, whispers of its power spread, igniting new quests and conflicts.
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579 A.S.
Opening The Eye
Military: SkirmishHighseekers Guild captures the Eye Of Morkoth and uses it to open portals to faraway lands. They inadvertently lose track of a portal that allows a force of elementals to breach the guild and nearly destroy the city. The Eye is ordered to be given to the College of Esoteric Arcana for study and safekeeping.
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585 A.S.
Stolen Whispers
Criminal ActivityThe Eye Of Morkoth is rumored to have been stolen from The College Of Esoteric Arcana by members of the Cult Of Whispers. Unsubstantiated rumors suggest that many odd occurrences take place during the next few decades. These include several unremarkable people suddenly coming into wealth and political power and several prominent individuals befalling the exact opposite.
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598 A.S.
Prophecies of Celestial Catastrophe
MiscellaneousLyma Starforge, a Duskveil Oracle, emerges with prophecies hinting at a celestial catastrophe linked to The Eye of Morkoth. Her warnings attract the attention of those who seek to either prevent or exploit the impending event.
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608 A.S.
Tumultuous Alliances
Diplomatic actionThe Kivuli Conclave, Valaisin Illuminators, and Darkstrike Syndicate vie for control over The Eye Of Morkoth. Tumultuous alliances form, and a delicate balance hangs in the air as the artifact's powers become a focal point in a world teetering on the brink of mystic upheaval.
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632 A.S.
Trading Of The Eye
MiscellaneousRangers Of The Whispering Glade temporarily gain possession of The Eye Of Morkoth before it is traded to covert members of the Bloodshadow Consortium. No records exist of the appearance or usage to the Eye from this time until it is finally recovered.
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738 A.S.
Recovery Of The Eye Of Morkoth
MiscellaneousChayse Faerwald, the explorer and adventurer, retrieves the Eye Of Morkoth from the Bloodshadow Consortium and delivers it to the Sonians for safekeeping.
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743 A.S.
Today
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