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* '''Cycles and dates:''' time is recorded in cycles and muunds (months). Many records reference the Age of Prosperity calendar (AoP). | * '''Cycles and dates:''' time is recorded in cycles and muunds (months). Many records reference the Age of Prosperity calendar (AoP). | ||
* '''[[Light Energy]]:''' the natural stabilizing force that sanctums and relics can concentrate. It supports wards and helps resist corruption. | * '''[[Light Energy]]:''' the natural stabilizing force that sanctums and relics can concentrate. It supports wards and helps resist corruption. | ||
* Defenders of Mundus refers to a group most players are part of. | |||
* '''[[Dark Energy]]:''' destabilizing energy tied to Nether activity. Large surges can warp terrain, break defenses, and accelerate corruption. | * '''[[Dark Energy]]:''' destabilizing energy tied to Nether activity. Large surges can warp terrain, break defenses, and accelerate corruption. | ||
* '''[[The Nether]]:''' a hostile realm associated with Rathsern and Netherkind. | * '''[[The Nether]]:''' a hostile realm associated with Rathsern and Netherkind. | ||
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= Chapter I: Mundus Reborn = | = Chapter I: Mundus Reborn = | ||
A first wave of anomalies shakes the Empire, drawing the Defenders of Mundus into a growing political and supernatural crisis. | A first wave of anomalies shakes [[Directionland|the Empire]], drawing the Defenders of Mundus into a growing political and supernatural crisis. | ||
== The Kingsvalley tremor == | == The Kingsvalley tremor == | ||
* A small earthquake is felt in [[Kingsvalley]]. Rumors spread of a Nether portal forming nearby. | * A small earthquake is felt in [[Kingsvalley]]. Rumors spread of a Nether portal forming nearby. | ||
* Light Energy in the region begins to feel thinner and less reliable than usual. | * [[Light Energy]] in the region begins to feel thinner and less reliable than usual. | ||
== Duke Cedric and the fading Light == | == Duke Cedric and the fading Light == | ||
* Duke Cedric of Kingsvalley falls gravely ill, largely unable to speak or move. | * [[Duke Cedric]] of Kingsvalley falls gravely ill, largely unable to speak or move. | ||
* His retainer, Groggle, cares for him in secret. Groggle is a Netherkind changed into Munduskind through Light based alchemy, a truth known only to Cedric. | * His retainer, [[Groggle]], cares for him in secret. Groggle is a [[Netherkind]] changed into Munduskind through Light based alchemy, a truth known only to Cedric. | ||
* The town’s overall energy balance worsens, suggesting the local Light supply is being depleted. | * The town’s overall energy balance worsens, suggesting the local Light supply is being depleted. | ||
== Crowley’s constitutional crisis == | == Crowley’s constitutional crisis == | ||
* Chancellor Nathaniel Crowley advances a bill designed to force the Emperor to reject legislation for the first time in | * [[Nathaniel Crowley|Chancellor Nathaniel Crowley]] advances a bill designed to force the [[Emperor Alexander XVII|Emperor]] to reject legislation for the first time in [[Directionland]]’s history. | ||
* The proposal would dismantle key Monitoring Stations and forcefield tower infrastructure and resume illegal Nether research. | * The proposal would dismantle key [[Monitoring Station|Monitoring Stations]] and forcefield tower infrastructure and resume illegal Nether research. | ||
* After the Emperor rejects the bill, Crowley attempts to declare a constitutional crisis and seize emergency powers to abolish the Crown. | * After the Emperor rejects the bill, Crowley attempts to declare a constitutional crisis and seize emergency powers to abolish the Crown. | ||
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* A mysterious hooded figure appears south of Ironwood, with white eyes and scattered memories, hinting at knowledge he cannot fully access. | * A mysterious hooded figure appears south of Ironwood, with white eyes and scattered memories, hinting at knowledge he cannot fully access. | ||
* Two Ruulrani investigators arrive: Valmin Thornvalley (Ruul’yun) and Tobbin Valeside (Landling). They pursue Nether portal rumors and investigate the stranger. | * Two [[Ruulran|Ruulrani]] investigators arrive: [[Valmin Thornvalley]] (Ruul’yun) and [[Tobbin Valeside]] (Landling). They pursue Nether portal rumors and investigate the stranger. | ||
== The stolen diary == | == The stolen diary == | ||
* Players recover a Ruulden text they cannot read and discover that Mayor Odine of Simonville holds a translation. | * Players recover a Ruulden text they cannot read and discover that [[Mayor Odine]] of [[Simonville]] holds a translation. | ||
* The translated diary reveals the stranger’s name: '''Irian Balewood'''. | * The translated diary reveals the stranger’s name: '''[[Irian Balewood]]'''. | ||
* The diary describes Irian touching a cold dark mineral and hearing a voice afterward, establishing that he carries Darkblight. | * The diary describes Irian touching a cold dark mineral and hearing a voice afterward, establishing that he carries [[Darkblight]]. | ||
== The Senate disaster == | == The Senate disaster == | ||
* As Crowley’s plan falters in the upper house, resistance among senators grows. | * As Crowley’s plan falters in the upper house, resistance among senators grows. | ||
* Crowley triggers a Nether incident inside the Senate chamber by crushing a Nether crystal, opening a temporary rift. | * Crowley triggers a Nether incident inside the [[Imperial Senate of Directionland|Senate]] chamber by crushing a Nether crystal, opening a temporary rift. | ||
* The Senate Leader and Crowley vanish. The chamber is destroyed. St. Stylinson suffers a major Dark Energy event, held back by the Defenders of Mundus. | * The Senate Leader and Crowley vanish. The chamber is destroyed. [[St. Stylinson]] suffers a major Dark Energy event, held back by the Defenders of Mundus. | ||
== Aftermath and the missing Crown == | == Aftermath and the missing Crown == | ||
* With civil war averted, the Empire begins repairs. | * With civil war averted, the Empire begins repairs. | ||
* A secondary explosion occurs at the Palace and the Imperial Family disappears, leaving Directionland without a functional central government. | * A secondary explosion occurs at the Palace and the [[Imperial Crown of Directionland|Imperial Family]] disappears, leaving Directionland without a functional central government. | ||
* Irian is also missing, taken by Netherkind into the Nether. | * Irian is also missing, taken by Netherkind into the Nether. | ||
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* The Defenders enter the Nether via Kingsvalley and rescue Irian from a massive fortress. | * The Defenders enter the Nether via Kingsvalley and rescue Irian from a massive fortress. | ||
* They confront a Nether corrupted Crowley and recover evidence that his plan was extensive and may connect to a cult. | * They confront a Nether corrupted Crowley and recover evidence that his plan was extensive and may connect to a cult. | ||
* In the Nether, the Defenders meet '''Meklan''' and '''Scourge'''. Meklan is Munduskind who fell through a Dark rift and has been trapped there ever since. | * In the Nether, the Defenders meet '''[[Meklan Valeside|Meklan]]''' and '''[[Scourge]]'''. Meklan is Munduskind who fell through a Dark Energy rift and has been trapped there ever since. | ||
* Valmin later reveals Meklan is Tobbin’s missing brother and that Tobbin has searched for him across many cycles. | * Valmin later reveals Meklan is Tobbin’s missing brother and that Tobbin has searched for him across many cycles. | ||
== Ethian returns, barely alive == | == Ethian returns, barely alive == | ||
* Irian reports seeing the Emperor and family in a terrible condition, unlikely to survive. | * Irian reports seeing the [[Emperor Alexander XVII|Emperor]] and family in a terrible condition, unlikely to survive. | ||
* Prince Ethian returns from the Nether with severe Darkblight symptoms, barely conscious and unable to speak. | * [[Prince Ethian]] returns from the Nether with severe [[Darkblight]] symptoms, barely conscious and unable to speak. | ||
* Authority over the Crown falls to a Regency Council. | * Authority over the [[Imperial Crown of Directionland|Crown]] falls to a Regency Council. | ||
== The search for a cure and Saint Ranalia == | == The search for a cure and Saint Ranalia == | ||
* The Defenders learn a possible cure: channel immense Light from a saintly relic into a Darkblight victim, using a wielder capable of channeling Light. | * The Defenders learn a possible cure: channel immense Light from a saintly relic into a Darkblight victim, using a wielder capable of channeling Light. | ||
* Rumors point to '''Saint Ranalia''', believed to walk among mortals unaware of her identity. | * Rumors point to '''[[Saint Ranalia]]''', believed to walk among mortals unaware of her identity. | ||
* In a failed attempt to awaken her, Tobbin shows a replica of Ranalia’s bow to a suspected candidate, Annelise. She flees into the woods. | * In a failed attempt to awaken her, Tobbin shows a replica of Ranalia’s bow to a suspected candidate, Annelise. She flees into the woods. | ||
* Ser Gustav of the Order of Simonius confirms Ranalia’s true bow is missing from the vaults and records were falsified long ago. | * Ser Gustav of the Order of Simonius confirms Ranalia’s true bow is missing from the vaults and records were falsified long ago. | ||
* Irian is moved to the Grand Sanctum under the Grand Seer’s care as his condition worsens. | * Irian is moved to the Grand Sanctum under the Grand Seer’s care as his condition worsens. | ||
* Tarrix, Irian’s former commander, begins harassing him and attempting to provoke surrender to the Dark | * [[Tarrix Varxhill|Tarrix]], Irian’s former commander, begins harassing him and attempting to provoke surrender to the [[Rathsern|Dark One]]’s influence. Irian remains strangely unafraid. | ||
= Chapter II: Loopbreaker = | = Chapter II: Loopbreaker = | ||
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== The return of the voice == | == The return of the voice == | ||
* Irian’s memories begin to return in fragments, but so does the voice tied to his Darkblight. | * Irian’s memories begin to return in fragments, but so does the voice tied to his [[Darkblight]]. | ||
* Dark Energy surges across Mundus intensify, and Irian becomes unstable, wandering and unintentionally spreading Dark influence. | * Dark Energy surges across Mundus intensify, and Irian becomes unstable, wandering and unintentionally spreading Dark influence. | ||
* Darkblight progresses visibly as dark veins spread up his neck and into his face. | * Darkblight progresses visibly as dark veins spread up his neck and into his face. | ||
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== The loops revealed == | == The loops revealed == | ||
* Valmin and Tobbin reveal that Mundus has been resetting through repeated loops. | * Valmin and Tobbin reveal that [[Mundus]] has been resetting through repeated loops. | ||
* Each loop typically ends with Irian sacrificing himself, resetting the world but losing his memory. | * Each loop typically ends with Irian sacrificing himself, resetting the world but losing his memory. | ||
* Valmin and Tobbin retain their memories for reasons they do not fully understand. | * Valmin and Tobbin (and seemingly Tarrix) retain their memories for reasons they do not fully understand. | ||
* They suspect the loop may relate to keeping Rathsern contained and that an extremist order, the Order of the Darkened Flame, is involved. | * They suspect the loop may relate to keeping [[Rathsern]] contained and that an extremist order, the [[Order of the Darkened Flame]], is involved. | ||
== Empire wide instability == | == Empire wide instability == | ||
* Dark Energy spikes cause forcefield towers to fail more often, increasing Netherkind attacks across the realm. | * Dark Energy spikes cause forcefield towers to fail more often, increasing Netherkind attacks across the realm. | ||
* Valmin and Tobbin begin constructing a Time Portal to reach a period when the Order operated more openly: '''The War of the Empires'''. | * Valmin and Tobbin begin constructing a Time Portal to reach a period when the Order operated more openly: '''[[War of the Empires|The War of the Empires]]'''. | ||
== Battles and revelations == | == Battles and revelations == | ||
* Raven’s Nest sends troops to Fort Shagogbot after Lukas Battlan warns of a major Nether threat. The attack is repelled. | * [[Raven’s Nest]] sends troops to Fort Shagogbot after [[Lukas Battlan]] warns of a major Nether threat. The attack is repelled. | ||
* Princess Arya appears in the Dargwood in critical condition and is brought to the Palace. | * Princess Arya appears in the Dargwood in critical condition and is brought to the Palace. | ||
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== The Ten Seals of Dawnstone == | == The Ten Seals of Dawnstone == | ||
* The Defenders learn of the '''Ten Seals of Dawnstone''', created to keep Rathsern contained. | * The Defenders learn of the '''[[The Seals of Dawnstone|Ten Seals of Dawnstone]]''', created to keep [[Rathsern]] contained. | ||
* The Order of the Darkened Flame is attempting to break the seals to release him. | * [[The Order of the Darkened Flame]] is attempting to break the seals to release him. | ||
* A Nether | * A Nether creature known as '''[[Scribe]]''' emerges near Raven’s Nest. The area transforms and corrupts - a Nether fortress now exists on Mundus. A glowing mountain mural shows ten marks, counting down as seals break one by one. | ||
== Caelan Valeheart arrives == | == Caelan Valeheart arrives == | ||
* A man named '''Caelan Valeheart''' stumbles into Wolfwater wearing a reflective white crystal necklace. | * A man named '''[[Caelan Valeheart]]''' stumbles into [[Wolfwater]] wearing a reflective white crystal necklace. | ||
* He claims he is not from this time and references the War of the Empires, with uncertain memories of Jalbarra and Directionland. | * He claims he is not from this time and references the [[War of the Empires]], with uncertain memories of Jalbarra and [[Directionland]]. | ||
* Balrion recognizes him. Their history implies they both spent significant time trapped in the Nether. | * [[Balrion Blackwing|Balrion]] recognizes him. Their history implies they both spent significant time trapped in the Nether. | ||
== Kingsvalley falls == | == Kingsvalley falls == | ||
* Cedric declines further. Groggle moves him to the Sanctum, which appears to ease symptoms. | * [[Cedric]] declines further. [[Groggle]] moves him to the Sanctum, which appears to ease symptoms. | ||
* Kingsvalley is attacked and largely ruined. The Sanctum, the Two Towers, Cedric’s castle, and some farms survive. Most citizens evacuate. Reconstruction is planned. | * [[Kingsvalley]] is attacked and largely ruined. The Sanctum, the Two Towers, Cedric’s castle, and some farms survive. Most citizens evacuate. Reconstruction is planned. | ||
* Ethian confronts the Regency Council and discovers Arya has been experimented on. Her body shows signs of full Netherkind transformation. | * Ethian confronts the Regency Council and discovers Arya has been experimented on. Her body shows signs of full Netherkind transformation. | ||
* The Council agrees to cease experimentation. Ser Marcus proposes ending the regency and preparing Ethian for ascension. | * The Council agrees to cease experimentation. [[Ser Marcus Redholt|Ser Marcus]] proposes ending the regency and preparing Ethian for ascension. | ||
== The cataclysm == | == The cataclysm == | ||
* The Nether portal in the Two Towers opens. Scrompus enters and disappears. | * The Nether portal in the Two Towers opens. [[Scrompus]] enters and disappears. | ||
* The Defenders enter the Nether seeking Meklan, urged by Scourge who manifests at great strain. | * The Defenders enter the Nether seeking [[Meklan Valeside|Meklan]], urged by [[Scourge]] who manifests at great strain. | ||
* Repeated transit drains remaining ambient Light and triggers a catastrophic Dark Energy event that razes Kingsvalley. Many die. Kingsvalley is abandoned. | * Repeated transit drains remaining ambient Light and triggers a catastrophic Dark Energy event that razes [[Kingsvalley]]. Many die. Kingsvalley is abandoned. | ||
== The Durias Stone clue == | == The Durias Stone clue == | ||
* Lukas, Balrion, and Caelan travel north of St. Niam to meet Valmin and Tobbin for help. | * [[Lukas Battlan|Lukas]], [[Balrion Blackwing|Balrion]], and [[Caelan Valeheart|Caelan]] travel north of [[St. Niam]] to meet [[Valmin Thornvalley|Valmin]] and [[Tobbin Valeside|Tobbin]] for help. | ||
* Balrion hints Caelan’s necklace may be a broken piece of the Durias Stone, akin to Dawnstone material, explaining his resilience and survival. | * Balrion hints Caelan’s necklace may be a broken piece of the Durias Stone, akin to Dawnstone material, explaining his resilience and survival. | ||
* Balrion implies the necklace could only belong to a Crown heir, and that it was lost long ago. | * Balrion implies the necklace could only belong to a [[Imperial Crown of Directionland|Crown]] heir, and that it was lost long ago. | ||
* Valmin sees the necklace and confirms it matches what he believes it is. | * Valmin sees the necklace and confirms it matches what he believes it is. | ||
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* [[Groggle]] | * [[Groggle]] | ||
* [[Duke Cedric]] | * [[Duke Cedric]] | ||
* [[Caelan Valeheart]] | * [[Caelan Valeheart]]</div> | ||
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