The Fall of Childeok

[LazyBacon220 600]

 

 

ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴀʟʟ ᴏꜰ ᴄʜɪʟᴅᴇᴏᴋ

 

 

 

[!]  A hastily written missive could be seen pinned throughout Aevos [!]

 

Issued on the 13th of Grand Harvest, 239 S.A.

 

 

The rattling of heavy chains had been heard across the Heart of Aevos. The forces of the Radiant Guard of Idunia, alongside warriors from Caurost, Solgaard, and across the continent, gathered in the White City to investigate such a noise. The source seemed to come from the small village of Childeok, resting upon the shores of the Thirsting Oasis. The area has been well known to harbor specters and other supernatural beings. Expeditions from the Radiant Guard had been ongoing to investigate the cause of an odd phenomenon dubbed a ‘time-loop.’ However, what was encountered today by the combined forces from the Heartlands was not that of the mysterious time-loop but the work of the forces of The Mountain.

Upon entering Childeok, a massive chain sprouted from the ground, throwing rocks, debris, and water into the sky. These chains were heralded by the same rattling heard throughout the heartlands, and this sound is the same as the chains of the palmreaders. From these chains sprouted an orange miasma that gave way to the undead. 

Wraiths soon accompanied the hordes of undead, though they did not behave as normal wraiths. Rather, they seemed like puppets. They looked up constantly, and instead of flying through the air, they were tugged along. Against these wraiths, the standard weapons proved useful, though they tended to stay on the rooftops. Therefore, aurum-tipped javelins, aurum bolts, and aurum arrows should be given to those who face off against these enemies. These wraiths periodically flew toward descendants with shocking speed, enough to dent armor. They left claw marks as well across plate armor. Any who fights these forces without a shield is a fool. At their defeat, the wraiths would shatter, not unlike blasting potions damaging armor and flesh beneath.

The southern flank of the coalition fell first to an overwhelming force. From there, retreat was inevitable as more of those large chains sprang up across the village. Each brought an orange miasma and undead puppets along with it. A bolt of mithuril was shot toward the chain, though all it seemed to do was anger whatever summoned them. No damage was observed, though concussive force might be able to damage them. 

By the time the central force had begun its retreat, the northern flank too had collapsed. In all, three chains now rise from the ruins of Childeok, coating the once peaceful village in that sickly orange miasma. The Lord Commander of Numendil, Ser Nathannenel Eruedraith, asks anyone with further information on the ongoing attacks to ride to the White City and speak with him. Or send a letter penned to Ser Nathannenel Eruedraith Mithrenion or Prince Argelion Arthalion

[!] A depiction of chains rising from the conquered Childeok [!]
 

 

[!] An addendum was attached to the missive [!]

 

After patrolling the surrounding area and seeing the fate brought upon New Valdev, it appears similar tactics were used in both sieges. However, it does not seem likely that the forces of Goldenvine were the ones responsible for the attack on Childeok. This could be proven false on further research.

 

 

---

HIS LORDSHIP, Nathannenel Eruedraith Constantine of the Lordly House Mithrenionath, Lord Commander of the Radiant Guard, Knight Commander of Angrenost, Templar of Malchediael, and Knight of the Realm

 

 

[Metamancy 1759]

An Cheong-Won screams, a former resident of Childeok. "KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! We're all gonna DIE!"

[sapphic_spidy 1089]

"Cerulean-"

 

Castien attempts to remain calm as another stressor adds to the evergrowing pile. 

[Katsuki 1]

Cerulean Akaln'riv barely approached the shores on his precious seafaring boat, happily moving shipments of seafood and ale onto the deck before he readied himself for the beautiful, yet ominous view of Childeok. He squints his eyes, revealing to him the carnage set upon his current home.

"Piece of...-"

[Cheeseycereal 829]

5 hours ago, sapphic_spidy said:

"Cerulean-"

 

Castien attempts to remain calm as another stressor adds to the evergrowing pile. 

 

5 hours ago, Katsuki said:

Cerulean Akaln'riv barely approached the shores on his precious seafaring boat, happily moving shipments of seafood and ale onto the deck before he readied himself for the beautiful, yet ominous view of Childeok. He squints his eyes, revealing to him the carnage set upon his current home.

"Piece of...-"

 

 

Ciradyl is definitely not there, and thank goodness for that! However, she is somewhere nearby, absorbing the news. The woman shifts uncomfortably, crossing her legs as her ailing body moves to the next room.

 

"He's an Akaln'riv, "-  "he can handle this," spoke the sister. After that, she grabbed some tea from the kitchen and then quietly disappeared.