A large handful of dragons convene in a Dragonmoot on the request of Naelriophis to discuss her plans to aid mortals in regaining their ties to magic. The moot results in the plans for Naelriophis to sublty guide mortals in the founding of an arcane school.
History of the Eastern Realms of Ilura
The Eastern Realms in Ilura have a rich history. From foundings of institutes and kingdoms, to destructive wars and plagues, many of them make a part of history. The Eastern Realms follow the Calendar of Harptoss, an older calendar reimplemented after the dissolution of the Frosian Empire at the end of the Third Age.
Age of Darkness
E1Y1 -> E1Y3956
The Age of Darkness was a period after the fall of the mythical Naronian Empire, filled with bloodshed, plagues, famine and other calamities, leading to a massive loss of whatever life survived its apocalyptical collapse. It took over 3500 years for life to recover fully, only to be nearly snuffed out again when the volcano Zharek's Anvil in the Iron Mountains erupted. It's eruption and subsequent several year famines and brief decrease in average temperature marks the end of E1.
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3730
Dragonmoot of E1Y3730
Gathering / Conference -
3766
Founding of the College of Eveasson
FoundingWizards first recover the secrets of magic following the secret hints of the dragonborn sorcerer Naelriophis. They decide to found the College of Eveasson on the ruins of an older castle already there. Moreover, at around the same time, the first attempts are made to enter the Lone Tower in the Great Lake, but anyone trying disappears.
Age of Heroes and Monsters
E2Y1 -> E2Y947
The ecological disasters caused by the volcano under the Iron Mountains in the southern regions of the Eastern Realms acted as a catalyst for a renaissance in the Eastern Realms. During this time, advancements were made in magic and many sages and histories were written about the exploits of heroes and monsters (both bestial and humanoid) of this time.
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17
19 /5
Descent of the Temple of the Old Gods
Religious eventA small asteroid crashes down into the Eastern Realms. Instead of destroying much of the area, it stopped falling and remains floating a short distance of the ground. Believing it to be an act of Father and Mother protecting Cradle, the supposed crash site became perhaps the centre of worship of what are now known as the Old Gods.
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488
8 /6
Conference of Creatures
Gathering / ConferenceA group of wizards, sorcerers and researchers from Eveasson convene and decide to begin the recording of monsters in a now gargantuan book now known as the Great Book of Creatures.
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488
14 /8
Founding of the Lodge of Monster Hunters
Gathering / ConferenceA subset of the individuals taking part in the Conference of Creatures decide to start the Lodge of Monster Hunters to capture and/or kill monsters threatening society. Its existence remains a secret to the College of Eveasson.
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491
28 /10
Embargo on the Lodge of Monster Hunters
Political eventThe Archmage of the College of Eveasson forbids the Monster Hunting Lodge, after evidence arises that captured monsters are experimented on and several manage to escape the college grounds and wreak havoc in the city itself. The decree stands for nearly 2500 years.
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509
Establishment of the Pantheon of the New Gods
Religious eventThe Pantheon of the New Gods cements itself in the area around currentday Vertigen and the Collective of Numiria, brought to the Eastern Realms via traders from Osoris. Worship of the new gods spreads fast, to the dismay of the followers of the Old Gods.
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525
Founding of the Stoneworks Masonry
FoundingThe stone masonry Stoneworks that eventually becomes the foundation of the College of Arts is built in Numiria.
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782
First art lessons at the Stoneworks Masonry
Civil actionAfter some protest with the owner of the Stoneworks Masonry, the first lessons in music are given at the masonry itself. Together with the then ruler of Numiria becoming a patron, it paves the way of the workshop becoming the College of Arts.
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827
3 /3
First sighting of the Nambuhrian Serpent
Discovery, ExplorationThe Nambuhrian Serpent, an exceptionally large Sapphire Dragon is first sighted near Nambuhr. Having staked a claim on the many underground riches under the city, it regularly attacks the city.
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829
18 /11
Slaying of the Nambuhrian Serpent
Civil actionA small collective of heroes manage to trap and slay a Sapphire Dragon in the tunnels underneath Nambuhr. The location of the dragon's corpse are kept secret, with only the Keeper of the Key and the Bearer of the Key being allowed to know the exact location.
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919
31 /12
The Wild Hunt of E2Y919
The Wild Hunt of New Year's Eve of E2Y919 believed to have been led by Puronn, God of War, himself is raging across the Eastern Realms. What bloody catastrophe it heralds is unknown at that time, but later that year in E2Y920, Gerial Frose begins his conquests of the Eastern Realms , forcibly uniting the Eastern Realms under his banner.
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920
948
Frosian conquest of the Eastern Realms
Military: WarFrosian conquests of the Eastern Realms start with the king of Stormwatch, Gerial Frose sacking Uryledo, and end after the 10 year long siege of Eveasson. A staunch believer of the Old Gods, Gerial Frose sees himself as the reincarnation of Cradle and crowns himself as God Emperor of the Frosian Empire, marking the end of the second era, and starting the third era.
Age of Seven Emperors
E3Y1 -> E3Y9
A time period ruled by political intrigue and strong oppression of the populace. Because of this, this time period in history has become infamous for its brutality and is rather forgotten by many. One of the things that the Frosian Dynasty did was to change the calendar to that revolving around the rotation of Mother and Father around Cradle, instead of Cradle around Mother, and Mother around Father.
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1
7 /2
Death of God Emperor Gerial Frose
Life, DeathGod Emperor Gerial is assassinated on orders of his second son Erelim, first son Remliel is crowned God Emperor.
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1
1 /5
Death of God Emperor Remliel
Life, DeathGod Emperor Remliel dies of his wounds shortly after a jousting accident during the celebrations of his coronation. The “accident” is widely considered to be orchestrated by Erelim, but evidence is thin and witnesses cannot be found.
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1
12 /8
Death of God Emperor Erelim
Life, DeathErelim dies three days after his coronation of a heart attack, his sister Hanniah is crowned God Empress. Hanniah’s rule is more gentle than that of her father Gerial, and a few sparks of hope of peaceful rule spring up.
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2
3 /1
Death of God Empress Hanniah
Life, DeathGod Empress Hanniah dies in childbirth, her newborn daughter Muriel is immediately crowned new God Empress, despite being born sickly.
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2
23 /2
Death of God Empress Muriel
Life, DeathGod Empress Muriel dies, her uncle Aarin is crowned God Emperor. His rule is marked by the same brutality of that of his father Gerial.
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2
30 /97
18 /2
Outbreak of the plague Chloris' Blessing
Plague / EpidemicAfter an exceptionally hot and humid summer, a severe outbreak of a plague called Chloris' Blessing occurs in the Eastern Realms. Thought to be brought into the subcontinent via Dumrayan, it quickly spreads among the populace via rats and mosquitos. The disease was characterized by an incubation time of about 2 weeks, but an infected individual would already be able to infect others in as short as 15 days. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, high fever, and boils and rashes on the extremities of the body that in severe cases could turn gangrenous.
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5
13 /2
Death of God Emperor Aarin
Life, DeathAarin dies during the outbreak of the plague Chloris' Blessing . His brother Igilium is crowned God Emperor to the displeasure of the populace. Igilium rules the Frosian Empire with an iron fist.
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7
15 /39
14 /6
Vardaral Revolt
Military: WarThe Kingdom of Vardaral revolts against the rule of House Frose, after several high-ranked daughters of the royal family are kidnapped and end up in the hands of Frosian slavers as concubines.
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9
14 /6
Death of God Emperor Igilium
Life, DeathGod Emperor Igilium and his son die during the Denturian Collapse when the floor of the ballroom in Castle Denturis in Stormwatch collapses under the combined weight of feasting attendants. With no clear heir present, House Frose dissolves and House Marishta takes over power, bringing much more stability to the Eastern Realms, starting E4Y1. The dissolution of House Frose also indicates the end of the Vardaral Uprising.
Marishtan Dynastic Age
E4Y1 -> E4Y231
The Marishtan Dynasty repealed many of the decrees and edicts that House Frose introduced, and brought much peace to the troubled and tortured Eastern Realms. Religious freedoms were respected much more, and people were often left to their own devices. Generally considered to be a rather mundane part of history.
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121
19 /3
First celebration of the Hive Feast
Cultural eventThe first celebration of the Hive Feast is organised in Uryledo. Every subsequent celebration is to be taking place on the spring equinox, to celebrate Sait Meriadoc Verne's lessons.
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231
8 /29
Death of Empress Lumel
Life, DeathMarishtan Empire dissolves when Empress Lumel and her daughter die in childbirth. With no heirs, the Marishtan dynasty ends, starting E5Y1. The Marishtan Empire is divided over the three most powerful vassals, and forms the kingdoms of Tessuris, Karessia and Vardaral.
Age of Turmoil
E5Y1 -> E5Y1266
With the death of empress Lummel and her daugther, the period of relative peace of the Marishtan Dynastic Age comes to an end. The next age is much more volatile, for example, with the Scourge of the Wildshire Vale laying claim on the area, and the all destructive War of Phragos that led to the implosion of the once strong kingdom of Vardaral
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117
23 /8
Founding of the Arcane Academy
FoundingDue to internal rivalry, and differing opinions amongst the professors of the College of Eveasson and its Council of Wizards, a few of them under the leadership of Abo Alzur separate and found the Arcane Academy in Grostinheart. Abo Alzur becomes its first Supreme Sorcerer
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156
23 /6
Duel between Abo Alzur and Maryra Salinas
Life, DeathAbo Alzur challenges Maryra Salinas to a battle, resulting in her mortal wounding and his own disappearance. The disagreement between the College of Eveasson and the Arcane academy are put aside soon after.
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378
11 /7
Scourge of the Wildshire Vale lays claim on the Wildshire Vale
Political eventSomething that is now known as the Scourge of the Wildshire Vale lays its claim on the valley after which it is named. The being refuses any sentient being to enter the area and attacks anyone on sight. Trading caravans travelling through the Wildshire Vale refuse to pass through the Wildshire Vale and trade to Uskar and Merridan dries up. The decrease in travelling merchants ensures that the duke of Vertigen cannot raise enough taxes anymore, and starts looking for heroes to slay or chase away the Scourge of the Wildshire Vale.
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389
15 /3
Sack of Vertigen
Disaster / DestructionThe Scourge of the Wildshire Vale attacks Vertigen. This is in response to the ducal armies of Vertigen attempt to burn the Wildshire Vale to the ground using several fire elementals.
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389
21 /9389
1 /10
Dragonmoot of E5Y389
Gathering / ConferenceAgosto Gavras, the future founder of House Gavras persuades several dragons to convene in the first Dragonmoot since the First Age to discuss the Sack of Vertigen and come up with a solution. It ends with the dragons persuading the Scourge of the Wildshire Vale to lay down his assault on Vertigen. The Scourge of the Wildshire Vale is eventually persuaded to let a small stretch of land near the Great Lake be used for sentients to travel. In exchange for this, the rest of the Wildshire Vale becomes entirely the Scourge's domain to do as it sees fit. As a symbol of trust, Agosto Gavras and his blood gain the title "Of the Blood of Dragons", whichs starts to manifest itself in his bloodline as draconic sorcery.
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635
3 /12
Marriage of Count of Strolis and Duchess of Dol Felmor
MarriageThe Count of Strolis marries the Duchess of Dol Felmor. Their eldest son eventually ensures that Strolis becomes one of the major power houses in the region.
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1156 > 1266
War of Phragos
Military: WarAn alliance of most of the Duergar kings united under the rule of High King Darmond Phragos the Great, several Drow Houses from the Underdark, Kobold king Rovni, a handful of Goliath and Orc tribes and the Goblin tribe of Goblin king Ragos the Enraged begin their assault on the overworld. The hundred year-war eventually causes the fall of the Kingdom of Varadaral, marking the end of the War of Phragos and the Fifth Age. The War of Phragos mostly rages in the Kingdom of Varadaral, but also outside of it, the alliance of Phragos rages against the overworld, primarily in the Kingdom of Tessuris. Disguised as (Deep) Gnomes, the inspire race riots in Strolis and Dol Felmor and eventually begin their open assaults against both cities simultaneously. This ensures that the alliance between the county and duchy finally breaks. The alliance between the Duergar, Drow, Kobolds, Goliath, Orcs, and Goblins lasts for some time, but eventually breaks apart: King Rovni and King Ragos the Enraged fight as often against each other as they do against those of the overworld and their forces are quickly rendered ineffective some 20 years into the war. The Goliath and Orcs remain loyal for most of the war, but are eventually exhausted. The Drow Houses eventually betray High King Darmond Phragos the Great on the Darkest Night , but this is not enough to prevent the collapse of the Kingdom of Varadaral. It does however ensure that the Duergar Alliance breaks soon after, but it still takes nearly 20 years after the end of the war that the last Duergar king is killed and his troops driven back underground.
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1261
Establishment of the Offices of the Key
Political eventIn the final days of the siege of Nambuhr by the Duergar forces, the city creates the offices of Keeper of the Key and Bearer of the Key. Their true purposes or who helped them with creating these offices remain unknown to the greater public.
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Winter solstice of 1261
The Darkest Night
Political eventQueen Cazsra Alaenrae, leader of the Drow houses allied to the Duergar kings, realises that the kingdoms of the overworld will eventually fight the Duergar back into the Underdark, and that if the Drow houses are to survive this counter assault, will have to cooperate with those of the overworld. This culminates in the Drow houses betraying Darmond Phragos the Great on the winter solstice of 1261 in what is now known as the Darkest Night.
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1266
Collapse of the Kingdom of Varadaral
Political eventThe War of Phragos ends with the surrender of Guardian, the last free city of the Kingdom of Varadaral to the troops of the Duergar kings. The fall of Guardian ensures that the Kingdom of Varadaral collapses and will not recover for the next 500 years. The fall of the kingdom also causes chaos in the other fiefdoms in the Eastern Realms, in particular in the Kingdom of Tessuris, where the alliance of Strolis and Dol Felmor breaks, and Dol Felmor becomes an independent state.
6th Era
E6Y1 ->
The modern age in which we now live. It is considered to be much more volatile than the times past, with wars and struggles and other things. It has yet to culminate in something, but the mad fear that this defining moment is coming sooner rather than later.
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9
5 /5
Alliance of the Duergar kings breaks
Political eventThe Alliance of the Duergar king falls apart and infighting in the alliance ensues. The breaking of the alliance is used by everyone of the overworld to launch the counter attack against the Duergar kings.
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17
22 /9
The last Duergar armies are defeated
The last of the Duergar kings, Thelgar Silentstone, is killed and his armies are driven back into the Underdark via the tunnels underneath Nambuhr. The Keeper of the Key and the Bearer of the Key tell the Petty King of Nambuhr that they have “closed the gate and that the dragon will guard it.”
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99
14 /4
Ignacio Encinas crowned duke of Strolis
Political eventIgnacio Encinas is crowned duke of Strolis. After his coronation, ideas begin to circle in his inner circle for the reconquest of the now independent gnomish duchy Dol Felmor.
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108
Begin of the Age of Discovery
Discovery, ExplorationWith funds and support from the crown of the Kingdom of Karessia, adventure captain Aegis begins his explorations of the Sea of Tilgar
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116
19 /4118
11 /3
Reconquest of Dol Felmor
Military: WarDuke Ignacio Encinas of Strolis declares war against Dol Felmor, with the informal support of king Hugo Maldonado, king of Tessuris. It ends with the siege of Dol Felmor, after which the independent gnomish duchy is once more a part of the Kingdom of Tessuris.
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129
End of the Age of Discovery
Discovery, ExplorationAdventure captain Aegis stops his explorations of the Sea of Tillgar, and lobbies considerably to ensure that the crown of the Kingdom of Karessia no longer allows exploration of the Sea of Tilgar.
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231
11 /11
Independence of Uskar
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286
30 /3
Invention of Witch Powder
Discovery, ScientificAlchemists belongning to the Cult of Khalbris invent the highly addictive substance Witch Powder and subsequently introduce this into Grostinheart where it quickly starts to wreak havoc on the magically gifted part of the population. The Cult of Khalbris uses the drug to implant their orders in the minds of its abusers and eventually direct them to their lair south of Grostinheart.
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289
15 /10
Cult of Khalbris attempts to summon the archdevil Thernemor
Celestial / CosmicA cult dedicated to Khalbris, God of Blood attempts to summon an archdevil of Khalbris, his most trusted commander Thernemor. The summoning is eventually foiled by members of the Order of the Watchful Eye.
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446
12 /2452
11 /9
War of Regrets
Military: WarWar of Regrets starts between king Kalistenes Lorriaga of Girones and his vassal duke Adrian Bollero on suspicions of treason and heresy. It ends with king Kalistenes Lorriaga dying during the final days of the Siege of Eveasson when troops under command of Mireia of Strolis successfully break the siege. Silvia Lorriaga is crowned king of Tessuris.
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452
11 /9
Death of king Kalistenes Lorriaga
Life, DeathKalistenes Lorriaga dies during the Siege of Eveasson when troops under command of Mireia of Strolis successfully break the siege. Silvia Lorriaga is crowned king of Tessuris.
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452
1 /10
Relocation of the capital of Tessuris at the end of the War of Regrets
Political eventWar of Regrets ends, the capital of Tessuris is moved to Strolis from Girones and Silvia Lorriaga abdicates immediately after to Alfons Bollero
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452
1 /12
Death of Alfons Bollero
Life, DeathAlfons Bollero is assassinated, Silvia Lorriaga is again crowned king of Tessuris.
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502
3 /9
Death of Balthasar Goris II of Strolis
Life, DeathKing Balthasar Goris II of Strolis is killed in single combat by High Sorcerer Kalipso Artabia.
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502
1 /10
Vassalisation of Eveasson
Political eventEveasson becomes what eventually becomes a protectorate of Strolis and House Lorriaga again seizes control of Tessuris.
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502
20 /12
End of the Embargo on the Lodge of Monster Hunters
Political eventThe decree forbidding the Monster Hunting Lodge is repealed, to great protest of the Council of Wizards.
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514
29 /2543
12 /8
Uskarian Tributary War
The Uskarian Tributary War begins with a surprise attack of Uskarian troops on the troops of the city state Guardian. This culminates in the Siege of Guardian. In E6Y536, the city states of Numiria, Appleby, Nambuhr and Guardian sign the Decree of Stone and Blood, uniting the city states for the first time since the dissolution of the Kingdom of Vardaral. In E6Y543, the Uskarian Tributary War ends with the all but destruction of Uskar by Numirian led forces.
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533
1 /3533
30 /3
Extermination of House Gavras
Life, DeathThe entirety of House Gavras, ruling house of the duchy of Vertigen, is killed during a series of “accidents” and blatant murder. The only missing member of House Gavras is the then 2 year old Janna Gavras, but she is considered to be dead. Francés of House Cortadel succeeds and takes control of Vertigen. The month becomes known as Bloody Ches.
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536
30 /1
Signing of the Decree of Stone and Blood
Political eventThe city states of Numiria, Appleby, Nambuhr and Guardian sign the Decree of Stone and Blood, uniting the city states for the first time since the dissolution of the Kingdom of Vardaral. The decree marks the founding of the Collective of Numiria.
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545
E6Y545: Bee Fever hits Uryledo and the surrounding lands
A mysterious disease appears in the area around Uryledo that strangely only affects the pollinating insects, causing increased aggression in the creatures. In turn, the harvest that year fails, and wineries, meaderies and many farmers start rationing their production.
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545
3 /19
E6Y545: The last rains fall in the Wynlet Forest
In the beginning of the year 545, it is the last time it rains in the Wynlet Forest. The summer is characterised by a heatwave that lasts well into autumn.
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546
9 /3
E6Y546: Rumours of Betrayal
Rumours begin to circle that Francés Cortadel, duke of Vertigen is considering revolting against his liege, Numitor Lorriaga III, king of Tessuris.
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546
20 /6
E6Y546: Guardian stirrs
Something starts stirring inside the statue residing in Guardian, the populace is unsure of what is going on.
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546
17 /11
E6Y547: Frederick Aerts "buys" the journal of sea captain Aegis
Professor Frederick Aerts has managed to get his hands on the journal of famous sea captain Aegis and his exploits, and has is now looking for an adventuring party to investigate his discoveries.
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547
E6Y547: Sea monster sightings
Fishing, merchant, and naval ships report the sighting of a huge creature in the Sea of Tilgar heading towards Stormwatch. What few survivors remain only mention a horror from the deep, and little else.