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==History of the Sildanyar, People of the Veil== |
==History of the Sildanyar, People of the Veil== |
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| + | ===Origins of the People of the Veil=== |
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| − | The sildanyari, or the People of the Veil as they had one time called themselves, see themselves as among the few remaining wonders of an ancient world. |
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| + | As their sages tell it, the sildanyari were once called the People of the Veil. They emerged from their fae realms into the mortal realm for reasons unknown and hotly debated, but what happened next is their greatest tragedy. As the sildanyari saw their power and lifespans begin to wane, they fell to politicking among themselves instead of joining together. Though no blood was shed, the war was cold and long. |
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| + | For a time, the sildanyari found unity in war. They raised their longblades in honor of the gods of Light and according to some, began to turn the tide as protectors of sacred spaces. They would guard the hidden reaches and forests, and assist servitors of the God of Mana, that such a source flowed freely and cleanly unto the world. And for a time, they and the other forces were successful. |
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| − | To many outside races, the llyranesi and silvanyari practically fae glamour and magic, with the mul'niessa as its underbelly. The People of the Veil exude a sense of otherworldliness. Poets may instinctively compare this otherworldliness to loss, without knowing why. |
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| + | ===The Attack Upon the World Tree=== |
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| − | Today, the sildanyari live divided into three races. The llyranesi, who hold to the ancestor's heritage as warrior-mages of the light. The sylvanori, who remember the wild spaces, and the mul'niessa, who betrayed the world. Once upon a time, the sildanyari were a powerful race, creatures of the Unseen World. They dwelled beyond the boundries of the fae Veil, and existed in a realm where magic reigned supreme. There, magic was the very substance of the world, so the tales go, and could be altered at whim. |
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| ⚫ | However, during their long vigil, Gunahkar the Destroyer and the patron of the Daemons of the Void sought to undermine the power of Light's armies. Targeting the sildanyari, He flew into the Feywild, and would wound the World Tree with poison and unholy weapons. Though the elves arrayed their great magic against the God of Darkness, it was only through the combined might of the Gods of the Light and their allies that they were able to survive and drive off the nihilistic deity. |
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| + | However, the courts would seek an answer as to how he had gained access in the first place. Whispers erupted, and sildanyari eyed one another speculatively, even as the World Tree bled. |
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| − | There, it is said the sildanyari dwelled as spirits. They served a role in the maintaining the precious life-giving energies of the World Tree. Sildanyari would say this is their original purpose, as directed to them by the Gods of Light. |
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| + | Soon, those whispers became war. |
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| ⚫ | However, during their long vigil, Gunahkar the Destroyer and the patron of the Daemons of the Void |
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| + | ===The Division of the Clans=== |
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| − | Filled with doubt of their own and with a thirst of vengeance, some dawned Light's mantle and sought to pursue Gunahkar to the ends of the world. Some began to look beyond their spirit dwelling; they wanted realms of their own. Against the wishes of the Courts, these groups moved into the world. They did so arrayed in shining glory. |
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| + | Perhaps Gunahkar did not act alone, or perhaps Taara's greed has always been great, casting these stones eons ago in an attempt to gain control of mana's flow. Regardless of the reason or source, or why or how--a sildanyari of the royal line made a pact with the goddess of Avarice and when this was uncovered, the sildanyari split in two. The followers of this noble claimed that the gods of Light had abandoned them in letting the World Tree come under attack. The blame they argued, lay not on the sildanyari, its protectors--but among the weakling, unworthy gods themselves. They would point then to Taara's investment in their race--and no other--as a sign of Her promise to them. Others would join ranks, not believing the so-obviously fictive tale their cousins wove, but harkening to the promise of power and acquisition. |
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| + | In the end, the sildanyari drove off what would become the mul'niessa, and the mul'niessa retreated to the ends of the earth. The remaining sildanyari themselves would divide into two races--to counteract their own race's own failures, the sylvanori would seek the guidance of Gilead and Dana, and swear themselves to guard the wild places. The llyranesi would choose to honor Eluna, and set themselves forward as guardians over the ancient leylines and the flow of mana against Shadow's growth. |
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| − | The sildanyari established great kingdoms and sought to pursue the allies of Gunahkar. Many crusades did they undertake in the name of the Light against the forces of the Void. However, these sildanyari soon found themselves akin to exiles. Their abilities to return, at will, to the Feywild diminished over time. With it, so did much of their potency and spiritual power. |
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| ⚫ | The llyranesi court today is founded by one lone and surviving heir of Myn'Sandriel. She led those who would come with her to what is today known as Llyranost. Here, somehow retaining a measure of the ancient and vaunted immortality of the old world, she reigns to this day. Known by many names, Cherylindrea surveys a dwindling race from the depths of a forest realm. |
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| − | Civil war would soon grip them. The whispers that had begun ages ago were fed perhaps, by the Void or their own doing. The sildanyari also lost their immortality. This combined with their own, slow-bearing child years sent others into depression, and they would fade away. Others, desperate for power and a return to their old glory, a faction broke from their sisters and brothers, to foreswear themselves to the Goddess of Murder. Sweet were her whispers, and potent her promises of glory. They sealed a pact with Her for all time, believing this would return their waning might. |
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| ⚫ | Today, Llyranost has grown in size over the centuries as more sildanyari from various parts of the world continue to migrate to it on great pilgrimages. Its growth occurred despite the sildanyari's naturally low birth rate; many traveled to the great forest and though many passed by, many others would remain. In time, the pilgrimages to Llyranost came to be known as the Gathering. The Gathering also became a way for the llyranesi and sylvanori to reaffirm their connection to the fey world that their ancestors had left and were barred from returning to. The mul'niessa turn to other sources, and do not practice this tradition. |
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| − | It is said that as they did, the gods of Light turned their backs and the race's skin gained the color of dusk. In their hearts, they had turned away from their race's true purpose. |
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| − | The result was civil war. The name of the mul'niessan assassain to take the sildanyari's greatest king is lost, stricken from records, but the result was potent. The nation of the sildanyari split in two. The greatest of the elven nations, Myn'Sandriel, was no more. The twin heirs to the king soon followed. Beyond it all, Taara laughed, and Her followers drew blood against brother and sister, their eyes blazing their lust for power. |
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| − | Named at first "the Betrayers" or "the Cursed," the mul'niessa soon saw the truth of their bargain, as the dark goddess would bind a part of each of their souls. However, hungry for power, the Betrayers named themselves the mul'niessa and swiftly declared themselves the one true race. |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|25|left}}'''[[Llyranesi]]'''{{DivEnd}} |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|70|left}}What many think of when they imagine the sildanyari. Otherworldly and remote in their forest courts, the llyranesi have only recently moved into the world once more. Since the fall of the World Tree, they've taken on a role as guardians of mana, against Taara's reaching Shadow. This does not keep many of them from going about their lives, however.{{DivEnd}} |
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| − | Today, their realm slowly shrinks as it is besieged on all sides by forces that would drive sildanyari from Gaea forever. Some are their own, former kin. Others are traditional enemies, such as the Fel Orcs, or followers of Gunahkar. Yet, despite losses, the llyranesi and sylvanori work to protect their home. |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|25|left}}'''[[Sylvanori]]'''{{DivEnd}} |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|70|left}}Seen as aloof even among their kin, the sylvanori took to the forests after the harming of the World Tree. Their burden is the protection of the wild, though some whisper they may have lost themselves too far.{{DivEnd}} |
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| − | In response, the Elvenwood grew to be one of the most beautiful places on the continent of Arcania. At night, the forest truly comes alive with fey creatures, faeries, and more soaking in the magical glory of the wood. |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|25|left}}'''[[Mul'niessa]]'''{{DivEnd}} |
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| + | {{DivCell-Start|70|left}}The only sildanyari race to claim divine rulership, though in truth this Taaran myth is perpetuated by their Shadow Council. Those who discover the Council's deception are often heroes and adventurers.{{DivEnd}} |
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| − | '''Elf, Dawn''' ([[Llyranesi]]) '''Elf, Shadow''' ([[Mul'niessa]]) '''Elf, Wild''' ([[Sylvanori]]) |
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==Recent Events== |
==Recent Events== |
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| − | For years content within their isolation, the [[Recent History|ascension of the dark goddess]] has alarmed the llyranesi and sylvanori greatly and placed them on the offensive for the first time in generations of the histories of men. Of late the llyranesi have moved forward into the world again, seeking ties and contacts with the world around them. The mul'niessa in Charn have taken the coming of the shadow goddess as a sign of |
+ | For years content within their isolation, the [[Recent History|ascension of the dark goddess]] has alarmed the llyranesi and sylvanori greatly and placed them on the offensive for the first time in generations of the histories of men. Of late the llyranesi have moved forward into the world again, seeking ties and contacts with the world around them. The mul'niessa in Charn have taken the coming of the shadow goddess as a sign of divine proise, and have broken off to form their own nation. |
The rest of the world waits to see what the sildanyari may do. |
The rest of the world waits to see what the sildanyari may do. |
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[[Category:Races]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:35, 11 January 2018
History of the Sildanyar, People of the Veil
Origins of the People of the Veil
As their sages tell it, the sildanyari were once called the People of the Veil. They emerged from their fae realms into the mortal realm for reasons unknown and hotly debated, but what happened next is their greatest tragedy. As the sildanyari saw their power and lifespans begin to wane, they fell to politicking among themselves instead of joining together. Though no blood was shed, the war was cold and long.
For a time, the sildanyari found unity in war. They raised their longblades in honor of the gods of Light and according to some, began to turn the tide as protectors of sacred spaces. They would guard the hidden reaches and forests, and assist servitors of the God of Mana, that such a source flowed freely and cleanly unto the world. And for a time, they and the other forces were successful.
The Attack Upon the World Tree
However, during their long vigil, Gunahkar the Destroyer and the patron of the Daemons of the Void sought to undermine the power of Light's armies. Targeting the sildanyari, He flew into the Feywild, and would wound the World Tree with poison and unholy weapons. Though the elves arrayed their great magic against the God of Darkness, it was only through the combined might of the Gods of the Light and their allies that they were able to survive and drive off the nihilistic deity.
However, the courts would seek an answer as to how he had gained access in the first place. Whispers erupted, and sildanyari eyed one another speculatively, even as the World Tree bled.
Soon, those whispers became war.
The Division of the Clans
Perhaps Gunahkar did not act alone, or perhaps Taara's greed has always been great, casting these stones eons ago in an attempt to gain control of mana's flow. Regardless of the reason or source, or why or how--a sildanyari of the royal line made a pact with the goddess of Avarice and when this was uncovered, the sildanyari split in two. The followers of this noble claimed that the gods of Light had abandoned them in letting the World Tree come under attack. The blame they argued, lay not on the sildanyari, its protectors--but among the weakling, unworthy gods themselves. They would point then to Taara's investment in their race--and no other--as a sign of Her promise to them. Others would join ranks, not believing the so-obviously fictive tale their cousins wove, but harkening to the promise of power and acquisition.
In the end, the sildanyari drove off what would become the mul'niessa, and the mul'niessa retreated to the ends of the earth. The remaining sildanyari themselves would divide into two races--to counteract their own race's own failures, the sylvanori would seek the guidance of Gilead and Dana, and swear themselves to guard the wild places. The llyranesi would choose to honor Eluna, and set themselves forward as guardians over the ancient leylines and the flow of mana against Shadow's growth.
The llyranesi court today is founded by one lone and surviving heir of Myn'Sandriel. She led those who would come with her to what is today known as Llyranost. Here, somehow retaining a measure of the ancient and vaunted immortality of the old world, she reigns to this day. Known by many names, Cherylindrea surveys a dwindling race from the depths of a forest realm.
Today, Llyranost has grown in size over the centuries as more sildanyari from various parts of the world continue to migrate to it on great pilgrimages. Its growth occurred despite the sildanyari's naturally low birth rate; many traveled to the great forest and though many passed by, many others would remain. In time, the pilgrimages to Llyranost came to be known as the Gathering. The Gathering also became a way for the llyranesi and sylvanori to reaffirm their connection to the fey world that their ancestors had left and were barred from returning to. The mul'niessa turn to other sources, and do not practice this tradition.
Races of the Sildanyar
Recent Events
For years content within their isolation, the ascension of the dark goddess has alarmed the llyranesi and sylvanori greatly and placed them on the offensive for the first time in generations of the histories of men. Of late the llyranesi have moved forward into the world again, seeking ties and contacts with the world around them. The mul'niessa in Charn have taken the coming of the shadow goddess as a sign of divine proise, and have broken off to form their own nation.
The rest of the world waits to see what the sildanyari may do.