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Welcome to an Age of Heroes

In Taara's wake the earth crumbled. Gods fell, others rose, and the race of mankind looked forward and saw the destruction of nations. For five years, necrotech seared the world's landscape and forces unknown decimated the once-insurmountable Walls of Charn. Nations turned against one another with the vanishing of monarchs--brother to brother and kin to kin. During the struggles, the nation of Dragonier attempted to keep the peace before it, too, fell. Other nations threatened to follow.

Now returned from the Mists, Alexandria finds itself thrown into a world in turmoil. In this world, the Pantheon of Light stride forward in anger, the Twilight fall into debate, and the forces of Darkness are locked in a war between Maugrim and Taara. High arcana soars over the landscape with the renewed activity of the Old Races, while guilds and organizations struggle to find their footing with the fall of Rune. The sildanyar and khazad have moved forward into the world once again, driven by the perceived neglect of the world by humankind.

The world had waited for the return of Alexandria and the return of the Myrrish and Bludgun kings for five years--only to find Alexandria suddenly returned unchanged, and unknowing, from the Land of Mists. To Alexandria, the War of Sendor is just days past. To the world--

It is the time for heroes.

Current Arc

Recent Website Updates

Release Package 22

Welcome to Release Package 22! In it, you will find:

• Ritual magic for every race! (This is now live)
• Updated class and deity pages!
• New feats! Clinging Climber, Combat Advice, Concentrated Splash, Covering Fire, Directed Disarm, Exceptional Pull, Friendly Fire Maneuvers, Lob Shot, Ranged Disarm, Ranged Trip, Relentless Shot, Throw Back Arrows, Trick Shooter, Volley Fire, Warning Shot, Weathered Warrior
• New magic weapons from UE!

If you would like to update your PC with some of these new items, please contact us and we will do our best to work something out. As with all new content, expect some bumps as we go along and adjust.

Tue Dec 03, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Hey there! This year, we're celebrating the holidays with something special. This December, and January, if you run any 2 of:

• PrP
• Meetups
• Short Stories (this refers to completing your own)

We'll award 1 full level and stipend to any PC of 10 or below, OR 1/2 level to any PC 11 or higher!

How does this work, exactly?

All you need to do really, is tell your story. Run a PrP, craft a Short Story--any of the items on the list and send it in as normal. We'll award you normally for this first one. If you run a SECOND within the time period, other participants will receive their award as normal, but you'll get the level (or half-level) benefit, instead!

How long does this run?

This runs from this Saturday to January 31st! Or, roughly the next two months.

Any types of PrPs requested?

We are looking for all types, but especially those that tie into the current arc, or make use of ritual magic! If you are interested in the arc, now is the time to tag Whirlpool! That said, the floor is really open for what you would like to do.

Awards available once per player.

Tue Dec 01, 2015

War Stories!

Howdy! We are trying something new! That is, the tomes you see in the Gaming Table will be archived after their arcs are over, and preserved ongrid for future players and characters. If there is something you'd like to share, please do so.

As with all new things, there may be adjustments down the line dependant on interest, etc.

Sun Nov 29, 2015

Fresh Snows

Alexandria is covered in a blanket of fresh snow.

It is very cold. It makes quite a change from the furnace that is Dun Mordren!

Reminder of Awesome!

If you haven't taken advantage of it, now ANY active and approved PC who makes their charpage receives 1 RPP! This is an update from when it was just for new players. As always, please be sure to let us know you've made one by sending us the URL via +req. Otherwise, we may miss it, and we would like to make sure you get your RPPs!

How to Make a Character Page! http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/How_to_Make_a_Character_Page

Badges! http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Character_Page_Modules

Advanced Templates! http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/How_to_Make_an_Advanced_Character_Page

As always, drop a line if you'd like some help, either to staff (Typhoon or myself), or to the GT! We have a great community, and are always willing to help!

Plans!

Okay, folks! For the next week (possibly two), I'm encouraging folks to get out on the grid and get to talking about current events. From a scene perspective, I'll be getting things caught up both on demon-related legwork as well as running some 'Back to Basics' adventures for folks. :)

I encourage everyone thinking about PRPs to run one themselves as well!

Thu Nov 26, 2015

Wiki Update: Classes and Faiths

Hey, there! Our class and deity pages recently got a spiff-up! The summary boxes at the top now contain quicklinks to associated groups and organizations! These aren't exhaustive lists (though if we missed some, please let us know!) but are intended to get folks started. Also, common interests with other PCs (such as a shared group) are great for background enrichment and RP!

Check out our new Fighter page for example, here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Fighter

Or, Gilead: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Gilead !

Game on!

Thu Nov 26, 2015

Okay!

Dun Mordren is now done, as I've said, and you're all untimefrozen to pick up the pieces after that. people will be returning to Alexandria, so I expect to see all of you ont he grid a bit and RPin'!

What this means is that the Asumit plotline, which I had to pause on account of Dun Mordren hitting its climax, is now back on trcak. It will take me a few days to power through related jobs as well as get loot and XP done. :)

TIME TO PUNCH DEMONS IN THE FACE.

Wed Nov 25, 2015

Dun Mordren Complete

The Dun Mordren arc is COMPLETE. This means all frozen RP is unfrozen, and everyone is welcome to get to assuming it all happened. Rumor posts and summaries will go up soon, and it will take me a few days to get through all the loot and XP, if not more.

But the important part: get out there on grid and RP the results, folks! This was a big deal and everyone involved is a BIG DAMN HERO.

Happy Holidays!

Howdy. :3 I realize a good chunk of our players aren't in the US (our server's hosted in a terrifying land of ice and snow!) but any reason is a damn good reason to celebrate RP!

So, this week expect to see staff popping ongrid, and dropping a few extra noms, just as a thank you for being here, and for being a part of the community!

- Lahar

Tue Nov 24, 2015

New Command of Awesome!

Have you ever wanted to rumormonger or investigate after a PrP? Maybe you're running, and wanted to offer this to your players? Maybe you're in a scene, and thought something was really cool? Or, maybe you're a runner and would like to make it more evident to your players that there's more to do if they'd like to explore?

Well, we've been working to make that as easy as possible, because we think it's cool, too. Now, just type +events/leg and +events will auto-create a LEGwork! It will auto-add all of your confirmed players, too!

We hope you'll use this to plot and scheme, and otherwise harass Sandy lots!

Well, mostly the plotting and the scheming.

But the harassing is good, too!

Did You Know...?

Did you also know about these?

+sheet/journal: A journal of your recent adventures! Use the journal commands (+help journal) to add your own entries, to keep track of important events in RP, and so on. There is a limit on the overall number of entries though, so you will eventually need to archive to your charpage.

+selfboot: Tired of old connections sticking around? Try this!

+sotd: Looking for an unusual place to RP, today? Try +sotd, short for Spot of the Day! It changes every 24 hours!

+timestop: Sure, they can be used in the plot rooms. But did you know they can be used ongrid, too? Or, anywhere?

+event/leg: Make a LEGwork +req based on your scene! It auto-adds all confirmed players, so they can rumormonger and investigate!

Fri Nov 20, 2015

Dun Morden Stories!

The Stories of Dun Morden! object will be locked, and placed on our grid at the Adventurer's Guild guildhouse once the arc is over. This will make it a permanent fixture of the game!

At the moment, it is in the Gaming Table for easy access.

Thu Nov 19, 2015

Announcements!

Hey, folks! As a heads-up, we will be rolling in some special rules that are only for plot runners! You can get an advance look over this-a-way: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Magitech_and_Magic#DM_Rules_for_Racial_Magic!!

These will be usable for plots and short stories, and you will be able to expand on them!

We'll be rolling these out over the upcoming holidays, and some other things, besides. :3 In the meantime, please share your ideas--send us an @mail, or a +pitch!

Watch this space!

Tue Nov 17, 2015

Dun Morden Tales!

The Panacea's plan has been a long time coming. Potentially years. Currently their assault on the kingdom of Dun Morden is coming to fruit, and the King's life is on the line--unless you're there to prevent it! In the meantime, please feel free to share your own stories about the conflict. When the war concludes, this tome will be archived at the Adventurer's Guild, ongrid, for all to read.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Mon Nov 16, 2015

Gambit Finale Rules

A character may only go on one of those scenes. While preferences will be given to players who haven't gone on any but alts are perfectly welcome to go on these as well. :)

Those rules do not apply to the Monday scene. That's the conclusion ad everyone is invited. :)

Please sign up for the actual events on the day you want to go and not 'reservations' because those were just me planning schedules. <.<

There is plenty of room for PRPs here as well! And PRPs do not count towards your alts 'finale scene' limit. GO on as many of those as get run! Run one yourself!

Sat Nov 14, 2015

Re: That cool thing!

Just a reminder--if there is something cool you've done, and went wow! That was fun! please consider sharing your ideas in our web forums. For example, if you figured out how to make a hip-dancing goblin swashbuckler (thanks for the help, Stirling!) that would be something quirky to write about.

You don't need to be an expert. This isn't CharOp (we're too varied a game for that!). It's all about fun ideas, sharing a tale, and quirky characters.

Here are a few we've had:

Colrick enjoys firearms, so wrote a guide about firearm options in Tene!

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1441.0.html

Jareth wrote about tanking and defense!

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1620.0.html

I said hey, Jareth! Let's expand that, and so we did! Here's drawing aggro:

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1817.0.html

Making paladins heroic healers and battletanks (aka, not being the bandaid)!

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1781.0.html

Sneak with a tower shield, by thinking outside the box!

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1741.0.html

And, one by Aldean on bards as counterspellers!

- http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1816.0.html

New Forum!

Because CDO, I've made a separate forum for sharing ideas! Check it out, here:

http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/board,71.0.html

Also, if you've an old how-to you'd like shared, please @mail me!

Tue Nov 10, 2015

Steady Shot, Crossbows, and You

Seeing as how crossbows need some love, we have decided to allow the feat, Steady Shot, to apply to them for now. We'd like to see if this increases the viability of crossbows even a little and allows for people whose concepts lean in that direction to be played a little more easily. If you have a crossbow user alt, please don't hesitate to submit a job to trade in for this feat.

http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Feats_J-Z#Steady_Shot

Thanks, folks!

Queen's Speech and others

There were several speeches played oer the broadcast system. Everyone would've heard them. When I can, I'll get the texts up on the bboards. Yes, even Rhar's.

Mon Nov 09, 2015

PRPs

I am offering a PRP bonus of 10 to anyone who runs a PRP this week. They will need to be Gambit related for this bonus to be applied.

Thanks, folks! This is primarily to encourage events while I am preparing for the finales. :)

Sun Nov 08, 2015

Gambit Update

The ending of the Gambit will be starting when I wrap up the Save the Queen scene. :) We'll be moving towards that this week and the final bits should cocur next weekend!

AFter that, all time bubbling is over and everything will be back on course, assuming I don't kill everyone. :D

Wed Nov 04, 2015

That Cool Thing That One Time!

Hey, folks. If there is something cool you've done, and went wow! That was fun! please feel free to share your ideas in our web forums. For example, if you figured out how to make a hip-dancing goblin swashbuckler (thanks for the help, Stirling!) that would be something quirky to write about.

You don't need to be an expert. This isn't CharOp (we're too varied a game for that!). It's all about fun ideas, sharing a tale, and quirky characters.

Rage Powers Cleanup!

Thanks to some help from Latenat, our Rage Powers received the fuzzy broom! Please give him some big thanks next time you see him. :3

http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Barbarian#Rage_Powers

Thu Oct 29, 2015

Minor Blood Pact Update

T3 now grants your entity's language. Please send in a +req if this describes you. :3

Thu Oct 29, 2015

Announcement: Half-Gnomes!

Hello, everyone! We are currently evaluating adding HALF-GNOMES to the game!

You can see the stats, here: http://bit.ly/1keNrPv

If you like this idea, please @mail Hurricane. It was all his doing.

October 27, 1017

Class Pages Update

We've made a small update to all class pages for utility's sake. Classes with spellcasting, familiars, or companions now list these on their page, as well as the bonus spells per level rules. The Magic page has been updated to include the bonus spells per level also.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

October 14, 1017

PLOTS and PRPs.

We're hoping that information in plots will help you guys also to run PRPs around these plots! Don't hesitate to make use of that information to run stuff and if you, of course, need any help or have ny questions on how you want to tie things together, just ask us!

October 06, 1017

Timebubbling

Since I've gotten a couple questions about how exactly this works, we generally assume anything timebubbled like Dun Mordren 'hasn't happened' until it's done. You're all free to carry on unrelated RP around that while assuming it hasn't happened yet. I know this can be a little awkward, but timing on MUSHes can be a little hard sometimes. :)

October 05, 1017

Related RP

While Dun Moredren IS timebubbled, feel free to RP about what's going on in the City Center. Just be understanding that events will be occurring over a shorter time IC than they will be playing out in OOC. :)

October 05, 1017

The King's Gambit

Narvin Forgeholm wants to be King of Dun Mordren.

To this end, he has seized the castle and named himself Regent. He has forces throughout Dun Mordren. for the next two weeks, all Dun Mordren related RP is time-bubbled as the various forces involved will duke it out and the dwarven city guard will be leading the charge to restore order to the city.

You are ALL ENCOURAGED to run PRPs relating to this. If you want to, talk to me and I can give you all the info you need. There will be a bonus of increased experience and gold to the PRP DMs who help make this an exciting plot for everyone!

At the moment, only the city center is in control of people not aligned with Narvin Forgeholm. This will evolve as the plot goes on. :)

October 02, 1017

Gambit Notes

Okay, folks.

The Gambit is on for Sunday still. This will be a public scene setting the next stage of the plot into motion. From that point on, the events in Dun Mordren will be moving ahead through various events and scenes. They will be happening over a smaller space of time than it will take us to resolve them. Some of you have character's in scenes related to it already frozen. Those of you in that case will not be able to bring those characters to the public scene.

September 28, 1017

Sunday!

The Gambit is now Sunday. This is a big deal so I hope most of you can make it there. I will also be wrapping up a lot of the secondary plot stuff relted to it's prelude this week. It's taken a long tiem to get to this point, so I hope you'll all think it's worth it as we go onto bigger and better things. Thanks for all your patience!

September 27, 1017

Plots Queue

This is a new thing we're doing to try to keep track of stuff. All of you should now have access to the plots queue. We hope this will make keeping, and tracking, plot arc info easier for all of you and help newbies get more involved.

If you're a player DM running a mini arc, you are also welcome to do this! Just make sure you talk to us first. :)

September 14, 1017

New Advanced CP Template!

New Advanced Character Page Template: Riding Dog!

View it here: Riding Dog Character Page Template.

How to adapt it, here: How to Make Advanced Character Pages.

You can find Advanced Templates as well as Character Badges! from the How to Make a Character Page link. That is: Community > Character Pages. The "How to" is right at the top, and there are all sorts of goodies there!

Blood Pact Badges!

Blood Pacts now have badges! Feel free to ping with ideas:

Blood Pact Badges!

You can find badges on the main Character Pages page, and on relevant pages throughout the wiki.

September 14, 1017

RPP Update!

Howdy! To streamline things a bit, we're opening the 'First Character Page' and 'Introduce Your PC' to all PCs, not just your first! This means that any approved PC may gain an RPP for making an intro post, and then another for fleshing out a charpage.

Originally, these were only for new players, but we've decided to open things up, because that is more fun.

We have hundreds of great PCs, and so are unable to award this retroactively. However, any PC approved after or during Sept 13th is eligable and can claim these bonuses!

September 03, 1017

Events

Hey, folks. Please remember to use *events/confirmed after a PrP. This helps us know if someone could use a few more scenes, as well as thank those who take the time to run!

If you're unsure how to use this command, see +help events3, or check with staff. We are always glad to help.

Thank y'all for making this game what it is!

September 01, 1017

Release Package 21

Say hello to Release Package 21! In it, you will find:

• New magic rings from Ultimate Equipment! Special call-out to Latenat for some last-minute assists on the data!

• A new format for the rings page!

• New feats, including: Aquatic Combatant, Aquatic Spell, Armored Athlete, Artful Dodge, Cudgeler Style, Cudgeler Sweep, Cudgeler Takedown, Deadly Grappler, Explosive Escape, Got Your Back, Grappled Caster, Harrying Partners, Heroic Leader, Juke, Just Out of Reach, Kraken Style, Kraken Throttle, Kraken Wrack, Leaping Evasion, Open Up, Phalanx Formation, Press to the Wall, Reactive Arcane Shield, Redirect Attack, Shrug On, Stick Together from Melee Tactics!

• New spells from Ultimate Magic! New spells are in place for most 1-4 and 1-6 level casters! 1-9 casters and bard will be included in the next RP, because wizard schools make even Alba cry, and there are horrors on this earth that we were never meant to know.

• A new RPP spend, Homelands! (http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Homelands_Spends) Homelands now also possess its first Tokens, to kickstart its life here on Ea!

• A new banner for our website and FB! Special thanks to http://sandara.deviantart.com/ for letting us use her awesome art!

• New +armor code for Titan Armor! Check it out the next time a +timestop drops. A big thank-you to Whiteout for making this for us!

As with all new content, there may be adjustments down the line as feedback and play comes in! In the meantime, game on, and thank you all for making Tenebrae what it is today.

If there is new content that interests you, please just send us a +req and we'll be glad to work with you.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Community Arts!

As a thank-you to folks who've stepped forward and through gift or commission, offered sketches, doodles, or more finished works for characters here, let us know and we're offering a small gift of RPPs. This is just our way of saying thanks.

Likewise, if you're someone who considers themselves a community artist and would like to offer the occasional gift or commission, please let us know! We'd love to feature you, as well as provide a link to your gallery or site.

Community Artists

August 31, 1017

New Player Bouses!

Once again, we seem to be having an influx of new peoples!

Because of this, we will be extending a couple of bonuses into the first two weeks of September.

Bonus number one: If you run a plot that has a new player in it, you will receive a bonus to your XP for running the plot.

The second bonus is for engaging in grid RP with the new players. If you RP with someone you haven't RP'd with before, we will award one extra RPP to any RPPs submitted for the scene! (Please be sure and let us know in the RPP!)

Carry on!

August 27, 1017

You Make us Happy

Seriously. Thank you.

New RPP Spend Launching

Homelands is a flavorful spend we are looking at including soon. In the meantime, please send in your feedback via @mail or +req! Homelands should be launched with RP 21.

Did You Know About These CharDev Options?

We like character options and roleplay so much that over the years we've added options, and rewards, for investing in your personal story. We do this because your character's stories are important to us. If you're new, or perhaps an older player just looking around, here are a few ideas:

Social Options Room: Want to list your homeland, or basic associations? Set them quickly and easily in this room!

More: Type SO from the Gaming Table!

Aspects: In a world filled with magic, Aspects are what happens when that magic begins to respond to a character on a personal level. Aspects are a Tiered RPP spend that grows as you level. They come in several flavors and varieties; is there one that fits your character?

More: Aspects

Exclusives: Exclusive RPP spends tend to represent a primary track or focus of your character. For example, is your character really dedicated to their organization? The Organization RPP spend offers benefits for being involved. Perhaps your character made a bad (or good) deal with an outsider, and you'd like that to develop and grow over time. If this interests you, check out Blood Pact!

More: The Big List

Short Stories: Short stories let us reward you for the stories you craft ongrid. For example, your character believes him or herself to be a master chef. You'd like to explore that, and the hilarious accidents on the way. Engage others in roleplay and share your tale, and gain bonuses, too!

More: Small Stories

Merchant's Vehicle: Looking for a seller's cart or a merchant's stall? Perhaps a hoverbike for your artificer? Check our our Small Vehicles spend. (These cannot substitute for a mount.)

More: Vehicles

Gain Ranks in Crafts, Profession, or Perform through Roleplay: What does your character do during their downtime? Check our our RPP options for advancing crafts, profession, and various perform skills through your roleplay.

More: Get Craft, Profession, and Perform Skills

Meetups: Do you want to meet other Vardamen or the Ygdrassil Union? Arrange a Meetup, and receive rewards for meeting PCs you'd wanted to, anyway.

More: Meetups

Character Pages: Character pages say a lot about you. They also: provide a way to archive +sheet/journals, are a place to add badges, and include yourself in wiki categories. For example, if you're Elunan, you could add the Elunan tag. Someone clicking on the wiki category, "Elunan," would bring up a list of the Elunans ingame--including you! However, only if you add the tag.

More: How to Make a Character Page & Character Page Extras

+sheet/journal: Did you know your journal updates when a plot finishes? If you'd like to add more detail (or notes), check out +help journal. You can add to and edit your own entries, too!

More: +help journal

Whew! Thank you for reading! There are more options, such as player-made orgs, noncom PrPs, and prosthetic limbs--but the list has gotten a little long. Also, for those interested--there's just 5 more days to claim the Rose Treaty celebration! These celebrations are a thank-you for getting involved, sharing your stories, and being a part of the Tenebrae community. Game on!

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Ceriday, August 22, 1017

Release Package 20!

Alexandria's always been the little guy surrounded by behemoths. No matter how hard they've tried, Alexandria's survived it all. The Rose Treaty celebrates these battles--a week filled with reenactments, celebrations, and parades, it's a Big Deal.

...but in a battle against behemoths, you need some armor, so to celebrate, we're pleased to announce Release Package 20! In it, you will find:

• New armor and shields!
• A new format for the armor and shields page!
• New token spends for Blood Pact, Ancestral Weapon, and Org!
• New materials!
• The Extra Panache Feat!
• New Ki powers!
• New page for org-specific items!
• Updates to Sun-Touched and Stone-Born Aspects!

As with all new content, there may be adjustments down the line as feedback and play comes in! In the meantime, game on, and thank you all for making Tenebrae what it is today.

PS The MUX went down when adding ki powers! THIS WAS NOT MY FAULT.

- Lah

Wiki Formatting Note

A note about wiki formatting: Some of the spacing may be a little off, and the armor/shield tables may not be perfectly sorted by price, then alphabet. Please bear with me. I am not sure how to get around some of these errors at this time, but it is being worked on.

On the other hand, if you find a pricing or other error, please @mail me. Thank you!

- Lah

Ultimate Combat Errata

Most of the recent UC errata should now be reflected on the wiki. The areas that applied to us were primarily tweaks to a few feats here and there. Most notably, the Dragon Style, Crane Wing, and Moonlight Stalker feat lines.

- Lah

August 22, 1017

Summit Update

Yes, I know this is taking a lot longer than I thought it would. This is not surprising.

Right now, the Summit at Dun Mordren is still 'ongoing'. As we know, travel between it and Alexandria is accessible. Until I can finish moving things along and into position. Thanks for your patience, everyone! We're in the home stretch now.

Whirlpool

August 22, 1017

Time is Running Out!

Hey, guys. Just a heads-up that there's only 10 days left for:

• All of August, anyone who makes a: witch, inquisitor, swashbuckler, cavalier, or druid will receive our cleric bonus for that PC! This are stackable with other bonuses, up to a starting level of 4--so check out Roleplay > Bonuses! Remember, PCs must be primarily of one of these classes to qualify.

• We have a lot of new players. A lot of old players! If you've been actively getting out there and helping our players, new and old, get involved in the metaplot ongrid, please send me a +req! This is true if you have, or if someone was helpful to you! Just let us know what you (or they) did, so we can get to giving out some rewards. :3

Also! There are 13 days left for:

• If you run a low level plot that has at least *one player* new to teh game in it, I will increase your reward for it for the next two weeks! Don't be afraid to use the Dun Mordren setting for any of the scenes! The Summit is still ongoing as I sort out all these adventures relating to it! - WhirlPoopin'

Happy Rose Treaty, everyone, and a big thank you to everyone who has stepped forward, and made our new players, and older ones, as welcome as you have. You really do make this game what it is.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

August 20, 1017

New Playes!

We've recently had a number of new people turn up! Welcome aboard, everyone!

I am hereby issuing a challenge to all our PRP runners. Our new players need low level plots. As you can see, I am a bit booked solid, and my other DMs are doing the best they can.

If you run a low level plot that has at least *one player* new to teh game in it, I will increase your reward for it for the next two weeks! Don't be afraid to use the Dun Mordren setting for any of the scenes! The Summit is still ongoing as I sort out all these adventures relating to it!

Whirlpool

August 15, 1017

Only 2 skills a level?

...so what?

Check out our Legwork Workshop #1, and our updated Legwork Guide!

• Legwork Guide
• Legwork Workshop 1

August 13, 1017

Underdogs Reminder!

Hey, guys. Just a quick reminder that there's about two weeks left to claim the Underdog!

• All of August, anyone who makes a: witch, inquisitor, swashbuckler, cavalier, or druid will receive our cleric bonus for that PC! This are stackable with other bonuses, up to a starting level of 4--so check out Roleplay > Bonuses! Remember, PCs must be primarily of one of these classes to qualify.

• We have a lot of new players. A lot of old players! If you've been actively getting out there and helping our players, new and old, get involved in the metaplot ongrid, please send me a +req! This is true if you have, or if someone was helpful to you! Just let us know what you (or they) did, so we can get to giving out some rewards. :3

Happy Rose Treaty, everyone!

- Your Tenebrae Staff

August 12, 1017

The Underdog! Pt 2!

We have a lot of new players. A lot of old players! If you've been actively getting out there and helping our players, new and old, get involved in the metaplot ongrid, please send me a +req! This is true if you have, or if someone was helpful to you! Just let me know what you (or they) did, so I can get to giving out some rewards. :3

This is intended as a thank you for involving others and reaching out a hand. Reaching out and being a hero is part of the Alexandrian spirit, after all!

Note, this is specifically for reaching out to a variety of people, ongrid. Community guidelines apply, so variety is important, here!

Thank you. :D

(PS If you'd send an @mail, this is fine!)

August 03, 1017

+Aoo

Whiteout has graciously coded a new command. When you want to take or use an AOO, you can now +aoo. The code will track your AOO useage and refresh appropriately! This is good news for you folks with tons of AOOs to use. :)

August 03, 1017

Legwork!

Legwork is a mechanic that becomes increasingly important the higher level you are. Enemies become more clever. Going toe to toe with the master vampire may be the final 5 percent of the plot. So, how do you get in on that?

If you're a martial PC, how do you do that without sacrificing combat potential?

We discussed that and more: Legwork Workshop #1!

I've added an addendum since the last post, about making up the difference between class and non-class skills for certain PCs.

Lah

August 02, 1017

Celebrate the Underdog in August!

Celebrate the Underdog!

This month, we celebrate the ROSE TREATY! As part of these celebrations, we'll also be shining the spotlight on five classes ingame who are new or who have been overlooked!

All of August, anyone who makes a: witch, inquisitor, swashbuckler, cavalier, or druid will receive our cleric bonus for that PC! This are stackable with other bonuses, up to a starting level of 4--so check out Roleplay > Bonuses!

What is the ROSE TREATY?

Alexandros has always been the scrappy underdog--an island in the midst of behemoths. Independence is a big deal. An important deal. A stroll through its history shows just how hard Alexandrians have fought for it. You'll be hearing about some of these events as the celebration draws closer. The TLDR version is that Alexandria is in a strategic area, geographically and politically, and everyone has wanted a piece...for a very long time.

July 31, 1017

Harrison has Nothing on You

Hello, adventurers, look at your hat, now back to me, now back at your hat, now back to me. Sadly, your hat is not a rugged fedora, but if you joined the Acquisitioners and roamed the world hunting dangerous artifacts, it could be.

Look down, back up, where are you? You’re on a pit with an idol the khazad sealed away centuries ago. We have 72 hours to reseal it before the world is destroyed! What's in your hand? Back at me, I have it. It's a trusty whip to carry you on daring escapes! But I've dropped it at the edge, and the door is closing, hurry! Can whips let you swing like that? Anything is possible when you're a member of the Acquisitioners! I'm on a horse.

The Acquisitioners!

July 29, 1017

Meet the Shining Chalice!

Fayde just crafted our latest organization, the Shining Chalice! You can read about it here: Community > Player-Made Orgs on our website. The Chalice are a largely sorcerer-based group who believes that seeks to understand the Ways of the Stars and Moon. They believe their blood and blessings afford them special insight--and who knows? They could be right!

The Shining Chalice will be soon added to our Social Options room. In the meantime, you can +request entry, and meet Fayde and other Elunites ongrid! Use OrgChat (addcom oc=OrgChat) to find them!

Local Organizations: Core Setting > Local Organizations

World Organizations: World > World Organizations

Player-Made Organizations: Community > Player-Made Organizations

If you'd like to make one yourself, come talk with us! General guidelines may be found on any organizations page.

July 27, 1017

Alts

Hey, there. Please check your +fingers and verify your alt lists are correct. If not, please let me know! We have had some shifting-about of late due to some updates.

Tenebrae Artists!

Just a reminder: if you're an artist and would like to offer your work, commissions or otherwise, to folks here--just shoot a +req that includes your gallery URL, and we'll feature you on our artists page!

July 24, 1017

Upcoming for August!

Howdy. Next month we'll be swapping gears to focus on the underdogs! What this means is, we'll be shining the spotlight on the five classes ingame who are either new, or who've been overlooked!

All of August, anyone who makes a: witch, inquisitor, swashbuckler, cavalier, or druid will receive our cleric bonus for that PC!

We're announcing this ahead of time to give you the opportunity to plan ahead. This is just one of the things we'll be doing to celebrate Alexandria's biggest holiday--the Rose Treaty!

In the meantime, please check out +bbread 1. July is ending soon, as is the opportunity for 5 bonus RPPs for PrPs, DC-level awards on Short Stories, and more.

July 23, 1017

Status Reports

I will be doing some war reports on the status of various plots and so on to bring folks up to speed on some aspects of waht's been going on.

If there's anything specific you want to see covered in them, please let me know. :)

Whirlpool

July 23, 1017

Legworks: Getting Answers! Log

RAWR! http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Legwork_Workshop_1

Log be there. :D We covered legworks in general, as well as a focus section on martial PCs. Finally, how to abuse RPPs and make connections. Lots of good stuff.

July 20, 1017

Celebrating the Underdog!

In a few days, we'll be announcing an Underdog Special in honor of Alexandros' independence!! Just as it starts, the following will be CLOSED FOREVER:

• RPP Token purchases open call!
• Short Stories will award at Death-Consent levels! ...and their usual bonus 3 RPP!
• PrPs will award a bonus 5 RPP in addition to their general awesomeness (up to 2).
• If you have an alt of 4th or higher you don't care for any longer, you may decide to toss them into Mt. Doom. ...and gain a half level on any 1 other alt of your choice! (Earnable once)

These expire at the end of this month! That is, July 31st is the last day you can claim them, unless you make arrangements ahead of time.

Just as it starts, we'll be switching a few gears behind the scenes for the upcoming Rose Treaty! "Korero! Alexandria!"

Thu Jul 23, 2015

Y'all Make Us Happy

Mon Jul 20, 2015

Race Art by Pendleton!

Pendleton made some great arvek nar renders! Check out his other contributions here.

Upcoming Rose Treaty Celebrations!

The month of August celebrates the ROSE TREATY! Alexandros has always been the scrappy underdog--an island in the midst of behemoths. Independence is a big deal. An important deal. A stroll through its history shows just how hard Alexandrians have fought for it. You'll be hearing about some of these events as the celebration draws closer. The TLDR version is that Alexandria is a tiny nation in a very, very strategic spot.

Everyone wants a slice. Politically and militarily speaking.

Coincidentally, OOCly, August is also the month of Woodstock, the 19th Amendment, and the first transatlantic balloon trip. There is lots to celebrate!

In the meantime, we look forward to sharing one of our setting's most important holidays with you! Live, Alexandria! City of wonders, city of impossibilities. Soon is the month of your independence!

"Siniath! Alexandrie!"

"Nuacht an tAlexandreann!"

"Korero! Alexandria!"

"Mrezne! Alexandria!"

"Alexandria-zagad Berud!"

OOC: In order: sildanyar, lucht, oruch, gobber, khadzul.

Celebrating the Underdog

In a few days, we'll be announcing an Underdog Special in honor of Alexandros' independence!! Just as it starts, the following will be CLOSED FOREVER:

• RPP Token purchases open call!
• Short Stories will award at Death-Consent levels! ...and their usual bonus 3 RPP!
• PrPs will award a bonus 5 RPP in addition to their general awesomeness (up to 2).
• If you have an alt of 4th or higher you don't care for any longer, you may decide to toss them into Mt. Doom. ...and gain a half level on any 1 other alt of your choice! (Earnable once)

These expire at the end of this month! That is, July 31st is the last day you can claim them, unless you make arrangements ahead of time.

Just as it starts, we'll be switching a few gears behind the scenes for the upcoming Rose Treaty! "Korero! Alexandria!"

Lewt Spreadsheet

A Google doc to make lives easier. We recently updated it with added user-friendliness: http://bit.ly/1JbN41M

Sat Jul 18, 2015

Combat Manager!

Everyone who wants to run PRPs would do well to download Combat Manager. It automatically figures things like CRs for the creatures and entire encounters FOR you so you can balance your fights more easily! It also lets you do things like track HPs per creature.

It is a great program every Pathfinder DM should use. :)

- Whirlpool

Tue Jul 14, 2015

New Underworld Org: The Sunset

Tired of a glass ceiling, a group of arvek decided to step around local business circles, and make their own.

Read more about them on our Local Organizations page, here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Local_Organizations#The_Sunset

Expect to see more of these guys in plots ahead. In the meantime, if you'd like to update your sheet, let us know!

Sat Jul 11, 2015

Possible Downtime

Hey, folks. We may experience some downtime this Sunday as Lolth runs some updates. It's temporary, and we should be up again after about an hour. Please let folks know!

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Fri Jul 10, 2015

Alt Sweepage

Over time, many of us collect a lot of PCs! This is generally a GOOD thing. However, sometimes an idea or two does not work out. From now until the 16th, we'll be offering some "alt forgiveness." That is, if you have an alt of 4th or higher you don't care for any longer, you may decide to toss them into Mt. Doom. ...and gain a half level on any 1 other alt of your choice.

Some things to know:

1. This is irreversible. They will be tossed into Mr. Doom on the spot. :(
2. Be sure and transfer your RPPs ahead of time.
3. You can do this once.
4. Offer expires at the end of this month.

- Tenebrae Staff

Sun Jul 5, 2015

New Faces!

Seeing a lot of new faces around! Welcome aboard, everyone!

- Whirlpool

Thurs Jul 2, 2015

Cool Glass of Lemonade

Hot damn, it is getting hot out there! Because of the heat, we're setting up the offer of a second, cool glass of lemonade.

• Short Stories will award at the full level of a Death-Consent PrP this month. That is, two full encounters' of XP, plus gold...and then a bonus 3 RPP.

• PrPs will award a bonus 5 RPP in addition to their general awesomeness (up to two).

• ...aaaand, we are taking suggestions for new Token spends! Send in two, gain bonus xp and treasure!

So, there is some all around awesome this July.

Have another glass of lemonade.

Drink it after you slay the half-insectoid troll garillion, though. With one foot on the corpse.

With one pinky raised.

In style.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Wed Jul 1, 2015

Swim and Climb Items

As part of RP19, the following items were updated:

• Gloves of Swimming and Climbing
• Ring of Swimming
• Ring of Climbing

If you own any of these items, please send in a +request for an adjustment! Thanks!

Mon Jun 29, 2015

New Inventory Command

Hey, folks. Be sure and send White a thank-you for his awesome work. :3 He just coded a new +inv/slots command for us all!

We've added this command to +help inventory.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Our L12s and Higher!

If you're a L12+ PC who took on a Flaw after we'd introduced them, we went ahead and awarded you the L4 bonus on the spot. We'll now be handing out the L12 bonus, which is 10 RPP! If you're interested, please +req in and in a few lines, let us know how it's shaped your story.

Normally, you'd just do this as you hit L12, but as we'd introduced Flaws really only this year (or late last), this is a new thing. Think of it as playing catch-up; we'd still like to give y'all your points!

- Your Tenebrae Staff

"The roads shall be painted teal!" announced the maddened hobgoblin king. And lo, his subjects bowed before him, and all roads from Hither to Yon became teal with bright green roses.

Recent Rumors in Alexandria

Tariday, Rhaltaas 27, 1017

Gambit, Stage 2

The battle in Dun Mordren rages on.

The city center has been secured with many civilians having been evacuated to it. Safe passage has been provided through the help of Alexandrian and other national forces present in the city who are moving in support of the Kingsguard actions, but wild reports and rumors are common.

Rumors, for example, of a giant talking spider lurking in the darkness, one which has begun webbin up Secure Panacea employees and leaving them there.

Reports indicate that foreign mercenaries in town for the Summit have begun looting and pillaging dwarven wealth and taking captives to sell into slavery. There is a great amount of fingerpointing ongoing as to in whose employ they are actually in.

Recently, a series of tremors have begun to rock the city. Many are taking this as a sign of Reos' displeasure with Forgehome's coup, but others are indicating that they believe it is a sign that Reos' is displeased with those not backing the transfer of authority to the self proclaimed regent. Either way, an uneasy city has grown even more uneasy in their wake.

Worse still, the water supply has dried up. Not a single tap for the indoor plumbing system is working -- meaning that fighting the fires has grown increasingly difficult.

Captain Evelyn Stonehammer is still working hard to keep a lid on the chaos, and the help of ALexandria's famed heroes has proved vital to her efforts and already eyes are turning to the shattered bridge and the great keep that lays in the center of Dun Mordren.

Kirday, Rhaltaas 22, 1017

DWARVEN TERROR TALES

"Come here children, and I'll tell you a tale that'll shiver the beard in your souls on this Halloween night!" The old Dwarf motions the clan children to cluster around his chair before the fire. "I saw it myself with my own eyes, and in some ways I can never stop seeing the terror of that night." He shudders and rubs arms suddenly caught chill with memory. "But it wasn't all a night of terror there was some good too, still more terror then you can imagine! Now let me get my ale and begin."

It was a on a night like this one, the Secure Panacea was up too no good as usual. Lurking in the darkness, trying to wreck the city and bring down all that we know. But there was a band of terrible monsters that had taken to the darkness in the shapes of people, humans, elves, even dwarves! Well those Panacea lackeys had grabbed a family and were going to kill them, but they didn't realize they'd angered the monsters with their choice of layer.

So the monsters watched while the Panacea tormented the family and got ready to kill them. But just when it was looking so dire, it got even more dire when the monsters decided they wanted to have fun too! Down from the rafters they swung in big balls of light! Diving into the murderous Panacea like a flash-fire in a deep mine. Filling the warehouse with the cries of terror and pain that I'll never forget. That haunt that place still!

There was one that was half woman, and half axe! Named Arnora the Ravager, she yelled terrible curses and ate dwarven hearts after cutting them in half! A giant living spider woman, Alba the Nightmare, that cackled from the shadows, spraying webs and eating the very souls of people. Then came the Goblin, Chach the Dancer, some think was the most fearsome of all, a devilish monster of lust and terror it could make a man's mind break with a single shake! But the true terror was the Dorf Puntress Miruan! She was almost a a giant pair of legs, that had feet with wings on them and toes like tiny dragon heads!

Everywhere they struck these monsters left the dead or the dying, flying Dwarfs screaming into the night or gibbering in fear after a single dance. Twelve stout warriors rent asunder in less time then it takes to tell the tale!

Finally at the end of it they stood over the poor family and let them go. Having kept them safe from the Secure Panacea and their own monstrous natures. So while we fear those terrible monsters, we also thank them for keeping us all safe this time before All Hallows Eve.

The old Dwarf leans back in his chair and nods to each child in turn. "That's the story of the four monsters of Halloween. Now be good or they'll come for you too!"

((This is a reference to the 10/20/2015 event 'Tuesday Terror, those participating were Alba, Arnora, Chach, Durrankar, Jacob, Ketala, Miruan, Sark overseen by Whirlpool, but mainly references the four who went above and beyond with Halloween-ish things. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!))

Variday, Rhaltaas 12, 1017

Private Elunan Consults

Have you heard about the latest from the Temple of Eluna? The priests have been welcoming people into the backrooms who've had night terrors. Something about the demons and possessions. I bet if I saw a demon I'd have nightmares about it for a while myself, but why would the temple care to hear about every dream about them? Weird.

Eliday, Rhaltaas 11, 1017

Gambit: Stage 1

In the immediate aftermath of the explosiond, Captain Evelyn Stonehammer of the Dun Mordren Guard set to work securing the city center. Marshalling what forces were available, she was able to create a safe area within the city center to begin evacuating civilians away from the fighting in the outlying districts. During this time, the city center was mobbed by civilians who supported the regent and violence nearly won out, were it not for the attack of Umber Hulks that left many dead. They were swifrly defeated with the assistance of Alexandrian monster-slayers. Reports of monster activity throughout Dun Mordren continue to circulate. (Schneider, Craft, Duncan, Lothos, Stirling, Stjepan, Yngvild, ZAlara, Uneth)

With this completed, adventures were swiftly sent out to work with the Dun Mordren Guard in securing outlying columns so that more endagered civilains could make their way to the safety of the city center. Forces loyal to Regent Forgeholm were encountered and swiftly defeated in both cases. With contact gained with other guard units, then ext step will be to push out from the city center to take back critical infrastructure and to prepare for the march on the Keep -- though with the bridge as damaged as it is, it's hard to say how anyone plans to get there.

((Sigrid, Kalkorth, Elrika, Grrk, Miruan, Ezriya, Tim, Arnora, Smythly, Niara, Terewin.)

Variday, Rhaltaas 05, 1017

DUN MORDREN UNDER SIEGE

Explosions ripped through the city of Dun Mordren, detonating at numerous critical pieces of city infrastructure. Much of the mana lighting in the outlying districts is out and chaos is reigning. The following announcement was out over the city's broadcast system.

"CITIZENS OF DUN MORDREN."

"GIRD YOURSELVES IN THE NAME OF REOS, IN THE NAME OF PEACE. TODAY, OUR FAIR KINGDOM HAS COME UNDER VICIOUS ASSAULT IN AN EFFORT TO DISRUPT OUR SUMMIT OF PEACE. VICIOUS ASSASSINS STORMED OUR KEEP IN THE MIDST OF NEGOTIATIONS AND ATTEMPTED TO SLAY HIS HIGHNESS, KING STEAMHAMMER, AND THE HIGHEST KING OF STORMGARD. BOTH LAY GRIEVOUSLY INJURED. I, NARVIN FORGEHOLM, HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BY THE KING'S COUNCIL AS ACTING REGENT AT THIS TIME. YOU MUST KNOW, EACH OF YOU MUST KNOW, THAT THE FIGURES BEHIND THIS SCHEME HAVE NOT BEEN APPREHENDED, AND THAT THEY HAVE KIDNAPPED YOUR QUEEN. THEY SEEK TO USE HER, AND THE HEIR SHE CARRIES WITHIN HER, TO USURP THE RIGHTFUL THRONE."

"We have reason to believe that Charn has hired mercenaries and our agents tell us that they are behind this activity. We assure you all, ALL, thay we will do everything in our power to apprehend those responsible."

After a near riot at the Charn embassy was averted, rumors began to swirl that this was actually a coup attempt, and that Dran, Stormgard, and the Secure Panacea trading company were behind it. Order in Dun Mordren has broken down and the city has been plunged into civil strife as people take up arms on the side of the newly-proclaimed regent and those who believe this is a coup.

Hard times ar ein store of the Great City.

Tariday, Daeshen 29, 1017

Goings on at the Temple of Eluna

It was so late at night it was early morning when a small group arrived at the Temple of Eluna. They were quickly ushered inside and no-one is really talking about what happened or who this group was. Soon after however the long absent Acquisitioner and Inquisitor Master Fiadalis was reported to be resting and recovering in the infirmary. For a few days anyway. As soon as he was able he left with a small group of volunteers, leaving behind his one-time apprentice and amanuensis Rakim. Not before formally releasing the Tsuran from his service and appointing him to the full office of Inquisitor and formally welcoming into the ranks of the Acquisitioners.

((Anyone want to know more, feel free to poke at me :) ))

Kesenday, Daeshen 25, 1017

Party for the Light!

Priests of Angoron and Tarien, as well as others of the gods of Light, make their way to the Redridge Mountains. They bring with them massive drums and firewood. And most importantly: booze.

Lots and lots of booze.

Rumor has it it's preparation for an upcoming celebration, a calling of Heroes to stand against dark times ahead!

OOC: This is an invite to you to the Party for the Light! (See +events) Aside from the ale and food a big part of the event will be people sharing stories of heroism to honor the gods of light and those heroes who in times of dire need stepped forward to stand against the Dark. These can either be their own stories, legends from the past or even apocryphal tales. There is no requirement for your character to have something to share but if you want to just a bit of advanced notice so you can write up a legend from your characters culture, or even dramatise one of your character's past exploits.

((Not at all looking at Jiboom there! :) ))

Ceriday, Daeshen 12, 1017

Spies! Spies! Spies!

Word is going round that artifice listening deviced have been found underneath all the embassies in Dun Morden. Every one save Charn. A clue or a set up?

Contact Stirling for more information.

Variday, Daeshen 07, 1017

Bounty!

A standing bounty with the full support of the Vardaman church has been posted for information on the presence, suspected or otherwise, of any wights in any of the lands of Alexandros.

Wights are, apparently, a virulent form of undead that creates more wights by murdering others for life force that they use as sustenance. While it is not believed any Wights are present in Alexandros territory at the moment, a dose of caution is understandable.

Variday, Daeshen 07, 1017

Alexandrian Volunteers Wanted!

The Alexandrian Government is looking for volunteers -- no, not Irregulars. The city's mercenary population, extensive as it is, is already been used in Rune and Dun Mordren. Now, stretched thin as t hey are, they're activating citizen militia to serve. They're engaging in 'training' exercises. 'In case of outbreaks', they say. Apparently, there is some concern that wights from Dragonier could find their way into the territory and could provoke and outbreak.

The Vardaman church is heavily involved in the training.

Kesenday, Callem 28, 1017

Protests Continue in Dun Mordren

With the assault on the Friendly Brothers still hanging over the Summit, protests are still striking outside the embassy of Charn against the presence of Thul's Chosen. There are many amongst the khazad who hold him responsible for the supposed 'vampire attack' on the Embassy. So far, they've been lead by a Vardaman cleric by the name of Rutger Mistiron. The presence of the Chosen of Thul in Dun Mordren, he says, is an affront to every Khazadi soul.

So far, King Steamhammer has remained silent on the matter and the Guards have continued to keep the area around the 'embassy' peaceable while the summit continues.

Tariday, Callem 25, 1017

More Grat!

As the tale of Grat has caught fire, it's morphed in various ways as different singers take up the tale, some better than others. REcently, though, someone's added a verse or two to the end of the sad tale of the man's death at the hands of evil. A few bards have taken to singing the extra verse, most notably the dockside rake and voice named Aldean. It goes like this:

For conquest's glory be not gained by one man alone By the work of those who serve have conquerors ever shone But those who shall for others' sake face dangers untold To their strength and valor shall mankind's hope ever hold*

Sometimes the piece is prefaced with a comment to the effect of: "Ever wonder who the real heroes are that make a conqueror's work possible? They don't do it by themselves, you know. Here's the tale of a man whose glory belongs only to him, because he earned it all himself."

OOC: Aldean's looking to get in touch with those who got the Grat story started. If you want to RP, ping me!

Variday, Callem 24, 1017

Demonic Circle Found

Rumor circulates that a demonic summoning circle of some magnitude was destroyed by a group of heroes last night. The circle was strong enough that apparently, there were visions after. The circle was said to be very old.

For anyone curious, snag one of the folks from last night for RP! Including: Rakim, Silmeria, Aurora, Karelin, Svarshan, Myrana, Stirling, Arynel, Ketala! (PS If I left a name off, please ping me. It was late, and this is a different comp.)

Svarshan

Variday, Callem 24, 1017

Poor Murdered Tail

A huge slice of chocolate marble cake with green frosting turns up on the step of where Svarshan is staying. It has written on it in pink frosting: 'Sorry about your broke butt bwa ha ha ha' M&S <3 <3'

Ceriday, Callem 15, 1017

Justice for Friendly Brothers

A lone figure has been sighted attempting to enter the Friendly Brothers building, which has been closed off for quite some time now due to the attacks. Whoever it is has given up for the time being, but it's clear someone does not believe the rumors and wants to set things to rights.

OOC: Contact Godwyn for details.

Gilday, Callem 12, 1017

A call to artificers!

Stirling is going around and recruiting any artificers he can find for help with a project of utmost importance. Artificers of all skill levels welcome!

Contact Stirling through page or @mail if your interested.

Variday, Callem 03, 1017

Rumors from Dran

Rumors of a fallen hero known as Grat continue to spread. The ballad of Grat is being sung in various tarverns. It serves as a counterpoint narrative to Arendt's of Dran honor. Interestingly, it's doing well.

Ceriday, Callem 01, 1017

Vicious Attack or Sordid Love Triangle?

The talk flies through the city, superseding even that of the khazadi bundle of joy to be and the talks. At least for five minutes, anyway. It appears that Myrana, wife was out for a mere walk when she was viciously attacked by a demon. It's said that only due to the intervention of some adventurers coming back to town, that it was fought off, but there were fatalities.

It's been speculated that this was an attempt by Barntos, the high priest of Thul, to kidnap Myrana, stealing her away from Lady Sandiel, to return to Charn where he would make her his bride.

When will the next attempt happen?

Ceriday, Callem 01, 1017

Vampire Attack in Dun Mordren?!

Fingers are already pointing at the CHosen of Thul.

Last night, by the reckoning of Dun Mordren's towering clocks, the Mercantile Corporation of Friendly Brothers was attacked! The rumors say many of the workers on shift in their office were murdered by a pair of dwarves. The whole office has been sealed up all day, and word is already leaking that 'vampires' are being claimed responsible. The coincidence of this, and the presence of the Chosen of Thul in the city (himself said to be an undead monster of some sort) is too much for many, and already-rankled clergy and citizenship none too happy to be playing host to such a creature is growing restless.

Tariday, Aestry 28, 1017

More strange things afoot...

In other happenings, the giantborn thief, Tatyannah, was seen running from the Mercantile district with an unconscious woman in a rather elaborate dress, as if she'd been caught stealing, possibly the woman in her arms. She headed straight for one of the houses set aside for the Myrrish delegation.

The real question is, though, whether there will be war between the thief and Lady Sandiel over Lady Sandiel's wife, the Lady Myrana and unconscious woman in question.

Tariday, Aestry 28, 1017

Disaster Averted at the Summit!

Sooner or later, it was abound to happen.

Several adventurers were able to stop what nearly turned into a diplomatic disaster when Princes Verin and Gavril, along with Princess Nysia, came face to face with the Chosen of Thul in Dun Mordren. Verin charged at the infamous Chosen, intent on ending the creature's life, but was stopped by magic at the last moment. Had he succeeded, the summit would've been most dearly disrupted and who knows what position King Steamhammer would've been placed in to assure the safety of his guests.

Whispers indicate that the King is already thinking of sending many away, declaring negotiations with Stormgard to be at a 'crucial moment'.

Meanwhile, jubilation over the Queen's pregnancy continues to spread.

Kesenday, Aestry 24, 1017

Angorites on the march?!

From the monastaries outside of Alexandria, a great many Angorites have returned to the city proper. They all seem rather sober, for a change. What could be causing so many of them to all turn up at once? They all seem to be qutie busy preparing for *something*. Perhaps a big party?

Gilday, Aestry 8, 1017

Meanwhile, at Arendt's Camp...

Arendt yells, "WHO KEEPS SENDING ME COOKIES?!"

In all seriousness, the war camp of Arendt has been building up. Seems they're getting read for something. No doubt they'll be making a pivotal move once they see how the summit shakes out.

Kesenday, Aestry 3, 1017

Sarcophagi

Several dwarven guards have turned up outside the residence of the Charnese ambassador, seriously tightening security.

Stranger still, /several/ stone sarcophagi were delivered to it during the evening.

The rumor mill is already swirling and the dwarven guard are looking even more sternly unhappy than before.

Korday, Aestry 2, 1017

Royal Pregnancy

...but the King of Dun Mordren then announced that his wife was with child. Spontaneous celebrations have erupted throughout the city, with tankards of ale for all, and are expected to continue for the duration of the summit.

At the Charn Ambassador's Residence

It was very quiet for some time before he exited. A rush of activity then began, with a very worried look Charnish ambassador being seen in a few different places in town, collecting various expensive items from Dun Mordren's merchant's. /Very/ expensive items, in the range of many thousands of gold pieces spent.

He has not been seen since.

Tariday, Firetide 30, 1017

Thieves in Dun Morden Followup!

Duncan is trying to talk to others from the explorer's guild - he claims that the adventurers who helped foil the thieves from Alvik's party have some sensitive information.

OOC This is regarding the 'Thieves in Dun Mordren' post on bboard 7 - the PCs in that plot got some info about Charn but Duncan doesn't have the skills to do legwork to follow up. Look for me online if you'd like to RP and possibly get involved with the investigation!

Gilday, Firetide 24, 1017

Thieves Arrested in Dun Morden

There are a great many parties in Dun Mordren right now. This is, after all, a once in a generation sort of affair.

One of those parties was run by a man named Alvik Veps, from Stormgarde. It was there that he was struck by a group of thieves pretending to be musical entertainment, and there that those same musical entertainers compelled them to dance until they could force them to give up their goods. When, believe it or not, a GIANT WOLF arrived on the scene and startled them, the magical instruments ceased their playing and the spell broken. One of the thieves was killed on the spot by the offended Stormgardian host. The others were tracked down and arrested by the Dun Mordren guard, heroes all.

The stolen property is being sorted and returned.

Tariday, Firetide 23, 1017

Mass Gnomery

There was quite a commotion on the Path of Kings today. A pair of gnomish artificers attempted to stealth their way to the King of the Dwarves to petition him for assistance with a problem at a power station for Dun Mordren by transforming everyone ELSE into a gnomes. So they'd blend in better.

This did not work.

The two gnome have been arrested and the power station has been said to be secured. What's unusual, though, is that the power station was ever in jeopardy in the first place.

Dun Mordren's Geothermal stations are usually heavily guarded.

Ceriday, Firetide 20, 1017

Confrontation on the Iron Plaza

Rumors are swirling amongst the foreigners and locals alike about an odd confrontation between several foreigners and one of Dun Mordren's local merchant house representatives.

Apparently, the Secure Panacea trading company approachd Ambassador Harshstone, one of the sons of the missing Bludguni' ruler noted for having overthrown the former leadership at the tail end of the Sendor war, who is now missing and presumed dead alongside the Myrrish King when the mists that consumed Alexandria overtook them.

Offering help to Harshstone to try to locate his feather, the representative was assailed by at least one Giantborn who declared through personal experience that the Secure Panacea is a snake in the grass and is behind a great many nefarious things.

Speaker Aliv, the Panacea representative, was unable to make headway with his offer to the Ambassador, and has been, according to a Panacea statement, reassigned.

Gilday, Firetide 17, 1017

The Legend of Grat

"Grat, you say? Never 'eard of 'im."

"You woulda to hear it, I says, lad. Them crazyfolks came in here last night. Says they were up in the haunted hills, inside the old tombs," The elder Dran says. A crook prods the sheep onward.

"Horse dung," the younger replies. A cloth comes out of his pocket, wiping a sweaty forehead.

"Aye, that's what Thagraan says too. That blue lizard comes in with outlandish tales, fighting the walkin dead. Talks of ancient ruins north a da plains. Thagraan didn't believe a word of it, even after that large Dranei with 'em said so. He was there! Fought! Saw it with his own eyes."

***

"And how much did they drink before they started you. Nay, how much did you drink till you beleived em?" The one rider begins. His eyes still scanning the road.

"You can't believe anything they told you. They had one of them Rune wizards with 'em," a second one interrupts.

"Aye, the fat one! Once Thagraan had enough of the whole thing, him en the boys hoisted him up. Tossed him right into that blue lizard. The third finishes."

***

"And then the walls came crashing in! My da says, that they says that the walls, they were big and grey, covered in bones. The walls, they started to crush them all," the little girl happily follows her sister.

"Mmmhmm," the older girl says, putting eggs from underneath the chickens into a basket. "Not like they had any proof."

***

"At's just it. the older dran saysm "They brought back a hammer, 'ell of an earthbreaker."

The bartender pours the old man another drink, wilently.

"Couldn't get much of a look from underneath your bar, eh? You shoulda seen the look on Thagraan's face when that hammer shocked 'im good. Or the look on his face when that woman put 'im in an arm lock that nearly made im cry. Made im apologize to the other mountain lookin Dranei."

***

"But this Grat guy. He went through the whole place where these foreigners were? All by himself?" the young man says to another.

"All on his own, met his death there, fightin. Goin down against his enemies like a Dran should. the other man nods. "Heard it with my own ears."

"Hmm," the other replies, thoughtfully looking to the plains, and his horse.

Ceriday, Hattanan 30, 1017

Nighthawks

The wreckage of the Guild of Explorers is still smolderijng, but already things have begun to disappear from the site as they're reovered, passed into the wrong hands, no doubt. The Guild's leadership, what survived, is already working to establish a temporary location and the guards at hte site have been doubled, but it seems likely that a number of things that nobody wants loose in the city will, in fact, wind up loose in the city.

OOC: Feel free to throw PRPs or random grid bits down with this!

Kesenday, Hattanan 29, 1017

Adventurer's Guild Destroyed

The Warehouse District was rocked by an explosion recently, destroying the Adventurer's Guild and killing many. However, were it not for the adventurers milling about nearby waiting for jobs to be posted, the death toll would have been vastly higher than it is. Search and rescue among the wreckage continues, and rebuilding efforts are likely to be underway soon. Still, this does leave the city's staunchest Guilds might without a home, and the loss of whatever was inside its storages is probably incalculable. Since it has yet to be determined who set off the explosion, and why, rumor and speculation is rampant.

And That's Not All...

It becomes apparent over the course of the day that the Guild of Explorers has been under siege. Numerous groups of adventures were sent out and many returned with heavy casualties, and some did not return at all. War has been waged on the Guild of Explorers this night and the results speak for themselves.

The city Council is in meeting with the Guild hierarchy who survived the detonation, and more is sure to come.

With the summit nearly here, the timing can not be a coincidence.

Gilday, Hattanan 27, 1017

Bomb Detonated in Ox-Strength

A bomb recently went off in the Ox-Strenght tavern, injuring several patrons, but killing none. Perhaps an Oxley's debt finally caught up with him, or someone doesn't like Myrana Jn'rajh?

Noted Performance Troop Visits Alexandria

A troop of gnomish performers have taken the Flightwright by storm lately. With a flashy performance, strong vocals and coordinated acrobatics, in trench coats no less, the shows are nearly sold out.

A Flightwright spokesperson confirms the exclusive contract.

Just outside the reknowned theatre, the following lyrics can be heard evenings:

Sparklepires are alive

The legends have to survive!

We'll never come undone!

And we will be forever young!

Reportedly, the act is "pulling out all the stops"!

Tariday, Hattanan 17, 1017

Recalled from the Countryside

The perceptive may notice that the Temple of Daeus seems quietly busier than usual over the next couple of days, heading into weeks, with a great many priests quietly arriving and then departing back out into the countryside. Whatever's going on, it seems to be something specific to the Daeusite church.

Tariday, Hattanan 12, 1017

Earthquakes in Rune

Over the next few days, several minor tremors hit Rune. While there are concerns about Dran and sapping efforts again, or armies of Earth Elementals, Parliament acknowledges it's own responsibility, saying that the tremors are part of a new project that will serve to strengthen Rune's defenses.

Korday, Hattanan 7, 1017

Trouble and Terror

"What? She WHAT?"

From sailors to laundryworkers to bricklayers, Lower Alexandria is awash with gossip.

"Married? Are you--"

"I saw that lizard paladin and some others escort them off. They're out in a cottage somewhere, in the country."

"Who?"

"The owner of the Ox--Myrana? And Lady Sandiel! Married! To eachother!"

"Trouble and Terror!" roars the sailor, laughing. "Well, I'll be!"

Posted by Svarshan

Tariday, Hattanan 5, 1017

Overheard at Arendt's Headquarters

"...why exactly are these cookies shaped like coffins, anyways?"

"No idea."

(Blame Kerbasy)

Korday, Bernfleur 30, 1017

Sith-makar Through the Gate

The Sith Makar have arrived in force through the rift that is shared with Alexandria. Hundreds of them have rather suddenly appeared on this side and are now marching, en masse, through the countryside towards the Spell Cannon. They too set up an encampment there. It's a rather shocking sight, but it would appear that the site of the cannon is now /extremely/ fortified. Given that the a treaty was signed between Alexandria and the Empress of the Tribes of the Sith-Makar in Am'shere, it is taken as a clear sign that the Sith nation itnends honor its obligations. How long they'll remain, or why they've been called to the cannon so suddenly, remains tob e seen.

Tariday, Bernfleur 28, 1017

Doubled Guard on the Spellcannon

A large number of soldiers have been dispatched to he Planar Disjuntion Cannon. While the Council assures everyone it's just a 'training exercise', there can be little doubt that the Council believes some kind of threat to it is imminent and is taking precautions.

Korday, Bernfleur 23, 1017

Demons Attack Dran!

Rune has stooped to a new low in desperation against the mighty armies of the Iron Tide, unleashing horrific demons to strike at a peaceful encampment of civilians deep within Dran territory! The demons slew a great many civilians, emerging from a cleverly concealed tunnel dug by Runish forces with the aid of their magic.

Dran condemnes these foul, dishonorable tactics with all it's might and has put down the demonic soldiers with great haste.

Rune swiftly denies these allegations, claiming that Dran unleashed the demons on itself while fooling with powers they did not understand, much as Dran always has and always will.

"The Iron Tide is made up of fools following a fool," they say.

Note: We'd fallen behind on postings due to some overhead, so about 2 months' of rumors are missing.

Gilday, Vhast 28, 1017

Another assassination attempt!

Word from the Iron Tide comes swiftly: there has been an assassination attempt on Arendt himself! The assassins appeared with a flash of fire and magic, lunging at him in the middle of his nightly tea. He was able to fend them off, bravely, until the Raven Guard could get into place.

These assassins now have a similar bounty on them to the one posted for the alleged assassination attempt on the Grey Gore. While casualties were high, Arendt has emerged wounded and suffering from the effects of poisoned blades, but alive.

Descriptions floating about sound an awful lot like Jareth, Tatyannah, Kerbasy, and Cesran.

In a statement, Arendt suggests that the assassins have since fled with Rune's assistance to lick their wounds in Alexandria, 'a home to vile cowards who aid and abet the enemy without daring to engage on their own'. He's begun calling for a trade embargo against the city-state 'until these criminals are handed over to the proper authorities' for trial and judgement.

Posted by Whirlpool

Surrenders in Rune

No, Rune is not surrendering, but several contingents of Dran warriors have, as of lately, surrendered to their outmatched Runic Parliamentary Guard. Why? No one is exactly sure, but some point to the new banners that several units have been equipped with that have been persuading Dran soldiers to drop their weapons, flee, or otherwise get in the way of their lines. Some sort of compulsion magic is suspected. It's only a matter of time before Dran figures out how to respond. Rune in no way can hold onto a large number of prisoners and many have already escaped, while others were simply released aftter swearing an oath to Angoron and Kor that they would not rejoin the fighting. A few high value targets have already been taken for interrogation and no doubt that will pay dividends.

((This is the result of an action began by Selerik. A big thanks to him and everyone who helped it along, as well as Inferno!))

Posted by Whirlpool

Tariday, Vhast 27, 1017

Elessa's Willy-Nilly Stabbings

"Have you seen the young lady?" The phrase is repeated discreetly throughout the city, by a wizened-looking Vardamen. Old, with a beard to his chest, he wobbles down the street, a traditionalist on a mission.

"Yes, we'd heard about her new profession...it has everyone concerned...this sort of loose canon...you know, spreading death willy-nilly. There are forms to be filled out, paperwork. Prayers. ...rites to observe, and purification rituals. ...Is she notifying the next of kin?"

"...do you know where I could find her? We need to have a talk about procedures."

The Vardamen are on the lookout for Elessa, it seems, "in light of the young woman's new career choice, and new, cavalier attitude towards death."

They wish to make sure she knows how to pray properly, within her new line of work. And is aware of laws. Which she should be following. And apparently needs to hear about. There may also be purification rituals involved, and the memorization of long prayer-forms.

Also, they haven't seen her in Temple, lately. What's up with that?

Posted by Lahar

Variday, Vhast 26, 1017

Attempted Assassination!

Rumors from Dran come streaming to the ALexandrian community of adventurers. There has been an attempt on the life of the Grey Gore, one of the leaders of the Iron Tide, and a central figure in maintaing healthy relationships between the Tide and the giants of Dran's mountains. Rumors indicate a young Tsuran woman murdered the Grey Gore's body guards and that only the leader's 'stnregth in the might of Kor and studious attention to omens' warned him of her approach. He was able to drive her off.

Fingers are already pointing at Rune and Alexandria for such an underhanded effort, and what's worse, the description (and large bounty attached for her apprehension) will remind all who know her of Elessa.

Posted by Whirlpool

Korday, Vhast 16, 1017

Temple Quarantine!

The Vardaman Temple went into lockdown recently. Contacts with the temple report quarntine, through 'some wizard gone mad, again.' Some adventurers were reported heading into the Temple before the doors closed. Reports give it anywhere from one to three days before things re-open.

Posted by Kerbasy

Gilday, Vhast 14, 1017

Felwood Expedition

An expedition to the felwoods was made by a group of adventurers the other day. They were tasked in retrieving the body of a lesser noble. It is said that he died due to foul demons.

When the adventurers return, they didn't bring along a body. There was no body to retrieve anymore. A signet ring was offered, and this was enough for the noble family to find closure.

(For more information, talk to: Lothos, Rhar, Sentry H-U, Flicker, Cesran, and Godwyn)

Posted by Benthus

Gilday, Vhast 7, 1017

Fang and Ice

A farming village near the Eldwyn was menaced by a small pack of wargs, driven by a large, winter wolf alpha. Some livestock had been lost, but a call for help placed with the Adventurer's Guild seems to have come just in time. While the village is safe for the moment, news of the winter wolf's unnamed 'master' leaves the village wary of future reprisals. For the moment, however, peace has settled in time for the planting season to begin. (For more information, or just a good story, speak to Dain, Belladona, or Alba)

Posted by Alba