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====== The Age of Reckoning ====== | ====== The Age of Reckoning ====== | ||
- | The Age of Reckoning began with the Day of Reckoning, which occured on 08/ | + | The Age of Reckoning began with the Day of Reckoning, which occured on 08/ |
=== 08/27/10038 === | === 08/27/10038 === | ||
- | Directly before the Day of Reckoning, the island upon which Karfelon was situated had been raised from the bottom of the Alfrego Sea. It was also pulled about 15 mets south, so that it was situated just outside the No-Portal Zone. The waves from this event caused some minor damage to ships and docks in Rougtero and Port Haven, and some washover at the new sea wall, but no significant damage had been reported to any surface towns. Klacktri was damaged a little bit more significantly, | + | Directly before the Day of Reckoning, the island upon which Karfelon was situated had been raised from the bottom of the Alfrego Sea. It was also pulled about 15 mets south. The waves from this event caused some minor damage to ships and docks in Rougtero and Port Haven, and some washover at the new sea wall, but no significant damage had been reported to any surface towns. Klacktri was damaged a little bit more significantly, |
- | === The Day of Reckoning | + | ==== The Day of Reckoning |
+ | === 08/29/10038 === | ||
The godships were destroyed. Several asteroids slammed into Jaern, one splashed down a few mets west of Pregada and the resulting tidal wave destroyed much of the city and killed thousands of citizens. Thousands of people cried out for divine intervention. At around the same time, smaller, specially-designed projectiles destroyed both the godship and the Superi. All gods aboard these crafts were killed. | The godships were destroyed. Several asteroids slammed into Jaern, one splashed down a few mets west of Pregada and the resulting tidal wave destroyed much of the city and killed thousands of citizens. Thousands of people cried out for divine intervention. At around the same time, smaller, specially-designed projectiles destroyed both the godship and the Superi. All gods aboard these crafts were killed. | ||
- | All priests - except those of Scrogg, | + | All priests - except those of Orus and Rudri - immediately felt their connection to their god disappear. At this point these priesthoods stopped regaining divine energy. Priests of Orus were still connected, albeit more tenuously, with their god((It should also be noted that the dead gods will not be granting any DI... And likely for the next few game months Orus won't be doing much in the way of DI unless it’s really, really serious and will be pissed at anyone bothering |
- | Obviously general chaos among the priesthoods. This will be a time of trial for all religions. Probably within a few months, | + | Obviously general chaos among the priesthoods. This will be a time of trial for all religions. Probably within a few months, Orus will stabilize and go back to business as usual. The other gods will not. At’ena saw it coming and chose to go along with it without warning any of her fellow gods. Was she tired of her position or did she see that, through this, the possibilities opened up to finally fulfill their destinies? |
=== 09/01/10038 === | === 09/01/10038 === | ||
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* "In the midst of the godship happenings, I had an interesting event happen during my last adventure also. There is now a large, glowing purple orb about 100 mets northeast of Centralia Island. The orb is about 10 feet in diameter and is surrounded by 30 glowing stones alternating in color from red, blue, white, and yellow. The orb itself leads into an alternate dimension completely void of magic and guarded by about 30 aliens. In the area around the orb there is a " | * "In the midst of the godship happenings, I had an interesting event happen during my last adventure also. There is now a large, glowing purple orb about 100 mets northeast of Centralia Island. The orb is about 10 feet in diameter and is surrounded by 30 glowing stones alternating in color from red, blue, white, and yellow. The orb itself leads into an alternate dimension completely void of magic and guarded by about 30 aliens. In the area around the orb there is a " | ||
- | === Anubis Returns | + | ==== Anubis Returns |
+ | === 09/07/10038 === | ||
//An adventurer' | //An adventurer' | ||
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"I would also allow mass ordinations with appropriate numbers of ordaining priests to ' | "I would also allow mass ordinations with appropriate numbers of ordaining priests to ' | ||
- | Sep-6-2003 (**START OF ELF/ORC/ADVENTURER WAR PLOT LINE**) | + | ==== The Great War of Lojem Begins ==== |
+ | === 03/24/10041 === | ||
A member of the Lentri council is assassinated by adventurers from Rougtero. | A member of the Lentri council is assassinated by adventurers from Rougtero. | ||
- | In order to travel on elf controlled roads, all travelers must obtain a permit from a station located on the roads. Guards may verify your permit while you are traveling. The permit is good until you leave elf controlled roads and costs 20sp. | + | An edict was put in place: "In order to travel on elf controlled roads, all travelers must obtain a permit from a station located on the roads. Guards may verify your permit while you are traveling. The permit is good until you leave elf controlled roads and costs 20sp." |
- | Sep-14-2003 | + | === 04/03/10041 === |
- | A company called 'Terminal 3' | + | //A photograph of Terminal 3 has been recovered. An image transcription, |
- | Sep-20-2003 | + | * A company called ' |
+ | * A display lists the cost to use Terminal 3 (from Lojem to Centralia) as 5 silver pieces per person (cargo is extra). Depicted behind the sign is a large terminal with multiple exits. Some of the exits have rails going in and out and are being switched at the terminal. There are a lot of vendors selling snacks from other worlds, as well as a selection of newspapers and magazines. Persons entering Terminal 3 their tickets being checked, and others are being directed to their appropriate egress portal. Before leaving, the travellers' | ||
- | The elves obtain a few items to protect themselves from further adventurer threats. | + | === 04/17/10041 === |
- | All guards in elven territory have +1 weapons. (They only remain +1 for one day if they are taken.) | + | //An adventurer, assumed to be part of the Great Lojem War has scribbled on the back of a scroll:// |
- | Sep-27-2003 (**PRIESTS OF ANUBIS RETURN TO FULL POWER**) | + | "The elves of Lojem equip themselves with enchanted items to protect themselves from further adventurer threats. |
- | Priests of Anubis can now be ordained up to rank 12 providing the temple believes the priest being ordained is worthy. (Note: The ordination group really isn't a player group unless they are a high priest or in the upper rankings of the Sepulcher.) | + | All guards in elven territory are equipped with +1 weapons, which lose their enchantment in 1 day if they are taken." |
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+ | === 05/02/10041 === | ||
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+ | //A memo from an Anubis priest:// | ||
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+ | "Priests of Anubis can now be ordained up to rank 12 providing the temple believes the priest being ordained is worthy((Note: The ordination group really isn't a player group unless they are a high priest or in the upper rankings of the Sepulcher)). | ||
All priests of Anubis even those not reordained feel their God's presence again but only those reordained get Divine Units back. | All priests of Anubis even those not reordained feel their God's presence again but only those reordained get Divine Units back. | ||
- | New spell group coming out for the Anubians as soon as I get 4 more spells made. | + | The various Deaths that wander the plane searching |
- | GM note: The various Deaths that wander the plane searching for souls of those who have died now follow after parties of Adventurers waiting for them to do what adventures do and kill people. The Deaths won’t follow priests of Anubis | + | ==== T'or Returns ==== |
+ | === 03/25/10042 === | ||
- | Jan-21-2004 | + | //Snippets of a few news stories are recovered from a Rougtero newspaper:// |
* A large fireball type thing hit a 1/4 of Rougtero. Many people died, some buildings caught on fire, but it was raining that day and along with that and mages, the fire was quickly controlled. The investigation pointed to Torix' | * A large fireball type thing hit a 1/4 of Rougtero. Many people died, some buildings caught on fire, but it was raining that day and along with that and mages, the fire was quickly controlled. The investigation pointed to Torix' | ||
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* The Sepulchar of Anubis seems to be relocating a lot of its resources to the newly rebuilt Karfelon Sepulchar. | * The Sepulchar of Anubis seems to be relocating a lot of its resources to the newly rebuilt Karfelon Sepulchar. | ||
- | * A large explosion rocked the new Torite stockade just outside of Rougtero. Reports indicate they many people were killed in the explosion and the few that survive say that T'or has returned. Though the old Torite enclave does not affirm or deny this rumor. (**True Justice T’or creation event**) (**T' | + | * A large explosion rocked the new Torite stockade just outside of Rougtero. Reports indicate they many people were killed in the explosion and the few that survive say that T'or has returned. Though the old Torite enclave does not affirm or deny this rumor((True Justice T’or creation event)). |
- | The township of Gendle is proceeding with its road building. There is currently a horse path the whole distance of the projected road and widening is in progress as well as some small-scale bridge building. | + | * The township of Gendle is proceeding with its road building. There is currently a horse path the whole distance of the projected road and widening is in progress as well as some small-scale bridge building. |
- | There was a big celebration in the Gelnd village recently. | + | * There was a big celebration in the Gelnd village recently. |
- | Apr-17-2004 | + | === 10/16/10042 === |
- | Elf Tolls Continue | + | //The following notices were displayed prominently on message boards:// |
- | The Elves continue to charge a toll of 20 sp to travel through elf controlled roads. The roads have been made very safe by the elf guard patrol. Traffic on the road is much lighter than previous because most | + | Elf Tolls Continue |
- | people who wish to travel in that direction tend to take the cheaper ferry to the Portal Farm. | + | |
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+ | people who wish to travel in that direction tend to take the cheaper | ||
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- | New Ferry Schedule | + | |
+ | The Rougtero ferry to the portal farm announced a new schedule with the | ||
+ | addition of two new ferries. Ferries now leave at 10:00AM and 2:00PM | ||
+ | from Rougtero and at 11:00AM and 3:00PM from the Portal Farm. The trip | ||
+ | to and from the Portal Farm takes about one day. The price remains set | ||
+ | at 15 SP for a one way trip. | ||
- | The Rougtero ferry to the portal farm announced a new schedule with the addition of two new ferries. Ferries now leave at 10:00AM and 2:00PM from Rougtero and at 11:00AM and 3:00PM from the Portal Farm. The trip to and from the Portal Farm takes about one day. The price remains set at 15 sp for a one way trip. | + | ==== Osiris Returns ==== |
+ | === 10/17/10041 === | ||
- | Where is Osiris? (**OSIRIS RETURNS**) | + | //A memo at the Centralia Wizards Guild:// |
Many priests of Osiris have reported that their god has returned after a long vacation. They say they feel her presence in the area and vow that she will soon return in full force. Many priests of Osiris have made the trek to Rougtero because they say they were drawn to the area. No other is information is available at this time. | Many priests of Osiris have reported that their god has returned after a long vacation. They say they feel her presence in the area and vow that she will soon return in full force. Many priests of Osiris have made the trek to Rougtero because they say they were drawn to the area. No other is information is available at this time. | ||
- | Prisoners Still at Large | + | === 11/21/10042 === |
- | Escapees from the Lock Kylar prison facility are still at large. All of the escapees are reported to be very dangerous. A reward of 10,000 sp is still out for each prisoner returned alive to the prison. Thus far, one | + | //The following notices were displayed prominently on message boards:// |
- | prisoner, an Earth Mage, has been captured. | + | |
- | Gendel Road Construction Update | + | Prisoners Still at Large |
+ | Escapees from the Lock Kylar prison facility are still at large. All | ||
+ | of the escapees are reported to be very dangerous. A reward of 10,000 | ||
+ | SP is still out for each prisoner returned alive to the prison. Thus | ||
+ | far, one prisoner, an Earth Mage, has been captured. | ||
- | A path wide enough for two wagons has been cleared the entire distance to the Portal Farm. Some excavation was required, some holes filled and a couple of low class bridges (trees leveled and layed across) built. Starting from Gendle and working toward the farm: one lane at a time in 100 yard stretches is being closed down and large bricks put in place. So far the road is fully brick from Gendel to about one met out. Gendel is looking into methods to ensure the road remains to top shape after it is built through proper draining and erosion prevention. | + | Gendel Road Construction Update |
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- | Karfelon Progress Continues | + | |
+ | At first glance, it may seem that little to nothing is going on in | ||
+ | Karfelon. But, their trade is growing slowly, as more legitimate merchants | ||
+ | establish themselves. Games are being held monthly at the Hippodrome, and | ||
+ | attendance there is growing as the city grows. The Sephulcur of Anubis is | ||
+ | going along well, and the replanting of trees in the Grove is progressing | ||
+ | as well. The Natatorium is also being reconstructed, | ||
+ | that plans are awaiting approval for the temple of Orus. | ||
- | At first glance, it may seem that little to nothing is going on in Karfelon. But, their trade is growing slowly, as more legitimate merchants establish themselves. Games are being held monthly at the Hippodrome, and attendance there is growing as the city grows. The Sephulcur of Anubis is going along well, and the replanting of trees in the Grove is progressing as well. The Natatorium is also being reconstructed, | + | === 01/16/10043 === |
- | May-14-2004 | + | //The following notices were displayed prominently on message boards:// |
- | Rougtero Solarium Announces New Mission | + | |
+ | The Solarium in Rougtero announced that they are in the process of | ||
+ | restoring order in the City of Rougtero, which over the past decades has | ||
+ | sunk into a pit of chaos, They wish to establish some form of government | ||
+ | in the city. Most common folk of the city back the Solarium' | ||
+ | but there is also some sizable opposition to the prospect. | ||
- | The Solarium in Rougtero announced that they are in the process of restoring order in the City of Rougtero, which over the past decades has sunk into a pit of chaos, They wish to establish some form of government in the city. Most common folk of the city back the Solarium' | + | Another Lock Kylar Prisoner Returned |
+ | Another escaped prisoner from Lock Kylar, a fire mage, was returned by | ||
+ | Dom Foran last month. There is still five prisoners at large with a 10,000 | ||
+ | silver reward for their capture. Dom Foran is the owner of Dominations, | ||
+ | armor and weapons shop with many locations throughout Jaern. | ||
- | Another Lock Kylar Prisoner Returned | + | Orcs Accuse Elves of Conspiring Against Them |
+ | The Orcs have recently accused the Elves of the Lentri Territory of using | ||
+ | adventurers in a plan to remove them from a town between Rougtero and Lentri. | ||
+ | The Orcs believe that the Elves wanted to force them out so that they could | ||
+ | take the land without incident. The Elves deny this and they claim the | ||
+ | adventurers acted on their own with no assistance from the Lentri Elves. | ||
- | Another escaped prisoner from Lock Kylar, a fire mage, was returned by Dom Foran last month. There is still five prisoners at large with a 10,000 silver reward for their capture. Dom Foran is the owner of Dominations, | + | ==== Rougtero Concil Reign Begins ==== |
+ | === 03/18/10044 === | ||
- | Orcs Accuse Elves of Conspiring Against Them | + | //The following sign was posted throughout Rougtero in high traffic areas, including all entrances to the city:// |
- | The Orcs have recently accused | + | THE ROUGTERO COUNCIL, CONSISTING OF A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EVERY CLASS OF |
+ | CITIZEN IN THE CITY, HAS ENACTED THE FOLLOWING LAWS. | ||
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+ | 1) A citizen has the right to defend his own health and happiness, and also | ||
+ | has the right to defend another citizen who may require assistance. | ||
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+ | 2) Any unprovoked action which will deprive a citizen | ||
+ | being, particularly to the extent that the citizen can no longer care for | ||
+ | himself or his family is a punishable offence. | ||
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+ | 3) Any unprovoked action which will deprive a citizen | ||
+ | and happiness is a punishable offence. | ||
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+ | 4) Any use of magic to deprive | ||
+ | or general memories, | ||
+ | or her livelyhood and means of income is a punishable offence. | ||
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+ | 5) Any citizen accused of a punishable offence must be given the means, | ||
+ | through magic or otherwise, | ||
+ | accused has the right to pursue a judgement against | ||
+ | mediator appointed by the council. If the accusation was made solely with | ||
+ | intent to harm, this is considered a punishable offense under law number 3. | ||
- | Oct-8-2004 (**ROUGTERO | + | PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COUNCL IS DETERMINED TO DO GOOD FOR THIS GREAT |
+ | CITY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COUNCIL'S WORK, PLEASE CONTACT JORMAR | ||
+ | OLDARTH AT THE SOLARIUM. | ||
- | The following sign is posted throughout Rougtero in high traffic areas including all entrances to the city: | + | THANK YOU. |
- | THE ROUGTERO COUNCIL, CONSISTING OF A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EVERY CLASS OF CITIZEN IN THE CITY, HAS ENACTED THE FOLLOWING LAWS. | + | === 07/06/10044 === |
- | 1) A citizen has the right to defend his own health and happiness, and also has the right to defend another citizen who may require assistance. | + | //A memo signed by the members of the Rougtero Council:// |
- | 2) Any unprovoked action which will deprive | + | The Rougtero Council has approved |
- | 3) Any unprovoked action which will deprive a citizen of his means to wealth and happiness is a punishable offence. | + | |
- | + | 2pm - 8pm (5 guards): Raite Torite [Torite or Raite] Anubian Marine | |
- | 4) Any use of magic to deprive a citizen of his or her personality, | + | 8pm - 2am (4 guards): Raite Torite [Orusian or Anubian] Marine |
- | + | 2am - 8am (3 guards): Raite Torite [Marine or Orusian or Anubian] | |
- | 5) Any citizen accused of a punishable offence must be given the means, through magic or otherwise, to prove his innocence. If proven innocent, the accused has the right to pursue a judgement against their accuser through a mediator appointed by the council. If the accusation was made solely with intent to harm, this is considered a punishable offense under law number 3. | + | |
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- | PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COUNCL IS DETERMINED TO DO GOOD FOR THIS GREAT CITY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COUNCIL' | + | |
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- | THANK YOU. | + | |
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- | Dec-10-2004 | + | |
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- | The Rougtero Council has approved a series of patrols throughout the city. 14 guard stations have been set up and are manned 24 hours per day, 6 days per week. They are equipped with bells to alert guards to problems. The patrols consist of various volunteers from various groups including Raites, Anubians, Orusians, Torites, and various marines, include some priests of Neptune. The map attached is a rough outline of the routes of the guard patrols. Each of the 7 patrols are to made up as follows, though some may have less people at the moment, ALL patrols will have a minimum of 3 guards: | + | |
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- | 8am - 2pm (4 guards): Raite Torite Marine Orusian | + | |
- | 2pm - 8pm (5 guards): Raite Torite [Torite or Raite] Anubian Marine | + | |
- | 8pm - 2am (4 guards): Raite Torite [Orusian or Anubian] Marine | + | |
- | 2am - 8am (3 guards): Raite Torite [Marine or Orusian or Anubian] | + | |
All members of a patrol are of decent skill in their field. | All members of a patrol are of decent skill in their field. | ||
- | Also, the list of members on the Rougtero Council has been made public and will be given upon request at the Solarium. The list is as follows: | + | Also, the list of members on the Rougtero Council has been made public and will be given upon request at the Solarium. The list is as follows: |
Where there are ???, due to problems this position was filled by various representatives at various times, so a single name isn't appropriate. | Where there are ???, due to problems this position was filled by various representatives at various times, so a single name isn't appropriate. | ||
- | - Anubis Temple Representative (Solen Baraduke) | + | * Anubis Temple Representative (Solen Baraduke) |
- | - Isis Temple Representative (Retiva Toisk) | + | |
- | - Neptune Temple Representative (Cs' | + | |
- | - Orus Temple Representative (Erdcloud Asukarib) | + | |
- | - Osiris Temple Representative (???) | + | |
- | - Ra Temple Representative (Jormar Oldarth) | + | |
- | - Scrogg | + | * Mishra |
- | - Old T'or Enclave Representative (Dorgin) | + | |
- | - New T'or Enclave Representative (Brigit) | + | |
- | - Zepherin Temple Representative (???) | + | |
- | - Merchant Representative (Dom Foran) | + | |
- | - Labor Representative (Velman Boutho) | + | |
- | - Service Provider Representative (Gargen Sithnoa) | + | |
- | - Shipping/ | + | |
- | - Mage Representative (???) | + | |
- | - Adventurer Representative (Burnhard Brimstone) | + | |
Also, suggestions for ways to improve the city should be directed to your council member. You can leave a note of them at the Solarium. | Also, suggestions for ways to improve the city should be directed to your council member. You can leave a note of them at the Solarium. | ||
- | Dec-14-2004 | + | === 07/13/10044 === |
- | A Theory About Recent Events | + | [[history: |
- | Recently, I have been looking into the dark prophecy that was delivered only a few weeks ago. Lately there have been groups of people gathering on street corners and in local taverns to discuss the prophecy of doom and gloom. | + | === 07/20/10044 === |
- | Omaro Hepato joined such a group only a couple of weeks ago, and would describe them as "a loose collection of people trying to make sense out of the prophecy and to reduce the damage it represents." | + | //The following newspaper article was taken out of a Lojem region journal:// |
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- | Their interpretation revolves around the idea the At'ena has sent the prophecy. | + | |
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- | They intend to investigate their particular interpretation in a peaceful manner, however they have not ruled out the possibility of trying to push various city elders and ruling councils on many islands to pass laws to govern the populous into " | + | |
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- | There is not enough evidence to either confirm or refute their claim at this time, I believe. | + | |
Rougtero Council Implements Guard Patrols | Rougtero Council Implements Guard Patrols | ||
- | The new Rougtero Council has implemented a series of guard patrol | + | The new Rougtero Council has implemented a series of guard patrols |
According to the council representative of the Solarium, Jormar Oldarth, there will be a total of 7 city patrols consisting of a minimum of 3 well trained guards each of various backgrounds. He also said there are 14 well marked guard stations that will be manned around the clock that are equipped with bells to sound the guard in case of problems. Noteworthy locations for these stations are Dominations, | According to the council representative of the Solarium, Jormar Oldarth, there will be a total of 7 city patrols consisting of a minimum of 3 well trained guards each of various backgrounds. He also said there are 14 well marked guard stations that will be manned around the clock that are equipped with bells to sound the guard in case of problems. Noteworthy locations for these stations are Dominations, | ||
- | Jormar Oldarth went on to say that all citizens of Rougtero are encouraged to take a part in the council' | + | Jormar Oldarth went on to say that all citizens of Rougtero are encouraged to take a part in the council' |
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- | Elf/Orc Conflict Appears to be Over (**END OF ELF/ | + | |
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- | The conflict between the Elves and the Orcs appears to be over. According to reports, the conflict was started by a third party. This fact was discovered by a party of adventurers and later the Elves and Orcs teamed up to take down the organization involved. The leader of the organization is supposedly still at large. | + | |
- | Elves will still continue to charge a toll through their territory and the guard patrols through there will still continue. | + | ==== End of the Great Lojem War === |
+ | === 07/28/10044 === | ||
- | Road from Gendle to Portal Farm Completed | + | //The following news broadcast was posted around Jearn:// |
- | A road that extends from Gendle to the Portal is now complete, but work is still being done to improve | + | Elf/Orc Conflict Over! |
+ | The conflict between | ||
+ | over. According to reports, | ||
+ | This fact was discovered by a party of adventurers and later the Elves | ||
+ | and Orcs teamed up to take down the organization involved. The leader | ||
+ | of the organization | ||
+ | Elves will still continue | ||
+ | the guard patrols through there will still continue. | ||
+ | Road from Gendle to Portal Farm Completed | ||
+ | A road that extends from Gendle to the Portal is now complete, but work | ||
+ | is still being done to improve the road by adding rails. At this time, | ||
+ | the toll for using the road is unknown. Also construction is being | ||
+ | started on a road from Gendle to New Alimar. | ||