Samoblivion

Kaelin sighs as he hears of this. "Such wonders destroyed for what? To spite those who were oppressed by the Mali'aheral? Truly the savage and barbaric heart of their culture has been bared by these last days. Those who follow the warped teachings of the Naysayer care not a bit for their brethren or the true teachings of Malin; to destroy the greatest font of learning in the world if those outside their select few can access it. True, we can relearn and some of what was destroyed, but I fear that we shall never truly know the extent of what was lost... A black day." He remains distraught for some time afterwards but consoles himself in knowing that the dark grip of Haelun'or is finally passing from the throat of the elven people.

I love this song.

Kaelin hears of this and although agreeing with the sentiment he sends a query to Phaedrus by bird. "Karin'ayla, llir. I am Kaelin Mahariel, a Mali'ker who does not live within the walls of Annil'sul. We met briefly during one of your expeditions to the various archaeological sites around Athera some years ago. Like many of our kind I lived through the horrors of the Undead invasion and Iblees's release in Aegis and I share your sentiment in that our people and all of the mortal races must be united in fighting back the coming darkness - such a sentiment is shared by thousands of Mali. However, I believe that it is important that assurances are given to those willing to fight for our race who do not completely conform to the ideal of Annil'sul's rulers - those cursed to a life of persecution by circumstance of birth. Therefore I believe it is necessary to ask that those of our race who do not conform to Mali'aheral ideals of purity are allowed to fight in our unified Mali armies without fear of persecution, or worse death, at the hands of those they would lay down their lives to protect unconditionally. Truly, if our race is to stand united against the Betrayer we must first remove all cultural or legal barriers that would deter valiant warriors and others of our kind from joining with their kin to face the coming conflict. By the grace of Malin I hope that you share my sentiments. Yours, Kaelin Mahariel."

Hours after the downpour and the pillar of flame, Kaelin picks himself out of the gutter from drinking to drown his sorrow at what will come. "It had to happen sooner or later... I'm tired of running. My home burned in that same flame nearly 200 years ago. If this is to be our end let us die with sword in hand and facing our adversary. No more running for me..." None save elf kind remember first hand the death of Aegis and the onslaught of the Betrayer. Those who were there share similar sentiments this night and steel themselves for the blood shed and pain to come - but few would contemplate going quietly into the darkness. (( ))

I adore these. For some reason the Wood Elf war song reminds me of the Mandalorian war hymn from Republic Commando:

Kaelin looks at a copy of this map and scratches his head. "Why is there an island where the Fiandra Forest is? And where the Nether is Annil'sul? It seems like someone decided to use an Olog as a cartographer." ((This map's an early version from mid development I believe.))

This is copied straight from a google doc I passed to an ET a few months ago, but since I never really heard back from him and he's now left the team I thought I'd post it here for consideration. Event Planners, MC Names: Me, I suppose. Although this is one for the ETs/GMs certainly. Event Type: Global event. Event Date: Up to the ETs. Factions/Nations effected by the event: Any, potentially all. Event Location: Entire map. Summary: Every few IRL days for several weeks a giant will make its way across the map, from one side to the other, starting in the MC-generated wilds in the north, through the world-painted areas and into the MC-generated south. If they are not interfered with they will simply travel across the map and disappear. But if they are interfered with (e.g. attacked), depending on the giant, they may retaliate with devastating consequences. The giants will make their way in meandering or straight paths across the world, leaving the landscape changed in their wake, with the ground they walk on depressed into the earth or splintered if rock. Some will not care if mountains, hills or forests in their way and simply walk through them - leaving holes in mountains and cities alike. These creatures are not inherently violent - although they may become ‘curious’ if mortals or other beings prevent their Wandering. Potentially, if undisturbed they could pass from north to south quite peacefully and never bother people. Elementals - Ever so often one of these giants may be an elemental. Elemental giant ideas are as follows: Frost Giant - A lumbering creature of snow and ice but recognisably humanoid, with burning blue fire for eyes. Leaves the land it walks on snowy with icy stalagmites reaching up from where its feet step. If attacked and survives the initial attack it will travel to snowy areas to regenerate. Trail name: ‘The Frozen Scar’ Rock Giant - A massive creature resembling a golem, but rougher - not constructed, looks like a single piece of rock moving, with hollow stoney pits for eyes. Leaves an effect similar to generic flesh and bone giants but rips up the ground more and leaves boulders strewn around ever so often on the path. If attacked and survives the initial attack it will ‘eat’ a chunk of mountain to regain lost mass - possibly leading to an event where the ‘bite mark’ reveals a large deposit of diamond ore to be fought over by nearby parties. Trail name: ‘The Desolate Scar’ Fire Giant - A massive flaming figure with smouldering cinders for eyes. Leaves burned trees and charred land in its wake as well as the usual giant effect. If it passes through a forest it will cause a forest fire - possibly leading to a fire fighting event. Again, like its counterparts it is not inherently aggressive but this giant has far more potential for damage due to its burning effects. If attacked and survives the initial attack it will travel to areas of lava to reignite its flames. Trail name ‘The Charred Scar’ Concept Images/Screenshots Other Information: None really aside from that the ET are welcome to alter this idea in any way they feel best. Do you need the Event Team's assistance?: Most definitely. If so, do you require actors and/or builders?: Both. Actors to play the giants - easily done using mob disguise's giant zombie. I believe Zarsies or someone else did a frost giant like creature using carefully done world editing and building a giant out of ice and snow blocks, but if these things are going to walk from one end of the world to another the giant zombie idea might work better. If the giants are waylaid, say be an army stopping them or by coming across a town it might be better for cinematic reasons to build a giant then. Builders will be needed to follow the giant actors and create their scars as they walk from one end of the world to another as well as edit in any necessary destruction.

You're not leaving so I'm not going to see goodbye. Instead I'll offer my thanks for your undying optimism in the face of adversity and your boundless compassion towards even those who've tried to bring you down, not to mention your inhuman commitment to the betterment and continuation of our server. But you're not leaving so no goodbye. Enjoy life without the burdens that orange title brought you. See you server-side.

We never knew each other or RP'd together but from my time in Oren I'd heard awful things about your actions as a GM, which may have coloured my impressions of you. But from my perspective I've never had a reason to think ill of you. Your loss to the community will be felt, I am sure. Farewell Chi and be well in all you do :)

Lies and slander.

Potentially how long could a conjured being stay alive, and while they are alive do they drain the conjurer's mana even though they've been fully formed?

I could go for another Star Wars FRP, all the others that have gone before generated a lot of interest and lasted quite a while. I think Lego's Clone Wars era one got to about 50 pages.

Kaelin drafts a rather pointed reply buts stops and sighs midway through. "What would be the point?" He crumples the response and puts it in his pack, heading out.