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7/23/2021 22:00:24   
  DemonicDarkwraith

ArchKnight DragonFable

The Awakened Depths - Rose Faction


Access Point: Dragonsgrasp (Book 3) -> Right
Level/Quest/Items required: Join the Rose Faction in The Greenguard Alliance - Choose a Faction, Completion of Of Duty and Dragons
Release Date: July 23rd, 2021

Zones Accessible
Tyndur's Depths
Dragesvard's Shore

Quests Available
Speaker and Slayer
The Descent
The Great One
Reasons to Fight
Into the Unknown

NPCs
G. M. Hansa

Shops
None

Dialogue

  • Quests! - opens the scroll.
    Grand Magus Hansa

    <Character>: Hello, Grand Magus.
    G. M. Hansa: <Character>. It's a relief to see you well.
    <Character>: Is it? I wasn't aware my well-being concerned you so much.
    G. M. Hansa: This... land... is suffused with magic. To you, perhaps, it looks the same as anywhere else.
    G. M. Hansa: But for me, I cannot take a step without being blinded by the sheer amount of mana.
    G. M. Hansa: It's stifling.
    G. M. Hansa: The DragonLords have made their displeasure with The Rose presence quite clear, as well.
    G. M. Hansa: So yes, a familiar soul is most welcome.
    <Character>: Is there anything I can do to help?
    G. M. Hansa: Perhaps... perhaps some familiar conversation.
    G. M. Hansa: I believe I promised to tell you about the Ruins of Hawkscry?
    <Character>: You did! I... don't think I've ever heard of them.
    G. M. Hansa: Few people have these days. The Hawkscry Academy is long lost to legend and whispers.
    G. M. Hansa: Most mages in Greenguard over the past couple thousand years are either self-taught, or trained as apprentices.
    G. M. Hansa: But this was not always the case.
    G. M. Hansa: There existed, south past Kaer Sierra, a school for mages. The Hawkscry Academy.
    G. M. Hansa: Well, I call it a school, but from what we, that is, The Rose, has learned, it was more akin to a city, larger even than Swordhaven.
    <Character>: ...South of Kaer Sierra? Isn't that where the Fissure is?
    G. M. Hansa: Have you ever wondered how the Fissure came to be? The Rose certainly has.
    G. M. Hansa: From examinations of what little records remain, we can only assume that something devastating happened to Hawkscry Academy.
    G. M. Hansa: Something so devastating, that it created the fissure...
    G. M. Hansa: ...and erased most traces of the Academy off of Lore, apart from the few remaining ruins.
    <Character>: Wouldn't a disaster so incredibly powerful be felt all over Greenguard? All over Lore?
    G. M. Hansa: Certainly. And we have found many myths and legends from that time that correspond with such a calamity.
    <Character>: Wow.
    G. M. Hansa: As a result of the presumed disaster, most of Greenguard's magical knowledge was lost and forgotten.
    G. M. Hansa: Minds such as Jaania's are exceedingly rare. Even rarer for one to receive proper tutelage in this region.
    G. M. Hansa: Untrained mages have a tendency to... overestimate their abilities, to unfortunate effect.
    G. M. Hansa: And if our theories about the Ruins of Hawkscry are true, even the most trained mages can overstep their limits.
    <Character>: So what about Jaania? You don't think what she's trying to do would have the potential for disaster?
    G. M. Hansa: Jaania truly is the most brilliant contemporary researcher of magic in all of Greenguard.
    G. M. Hansa: She is at the forefront of the field, and she has the tenacity to see her goals through. I have full trust in her capacity as a mage.
    G. M. Hansa: It's just a shame that her obsession with her goals...
    <Character>: She's blinded to the effects of her actions. Direct and indirect.
    G. M. Hansa: That is a very blunt way of putting it. But truthful in part.
    G. M. Hansa: Here and now, given the so very warm reception I have received from the DragonLords...
    G. M. Hansa: It is easy to dismiss the rumblings of a resistance as troublemakers, or unfortunate inevitabilities.
    G. M. Hansa: The actions of The Rose have their effects on people. Ordinary people. And not always for the better.
    <Character>: That's what I've been trying to- what the Vind has been trying to say!
    G. M. Hansa: ...
    G. M. Hansa: ...Thank you for your company, <Character>. I apologize, but I would ask for some time with my thoughts.
    <Character>: Any time.

    < Message edited by Jay -- 1/4/2022 3:49:06 >
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    7/23/2021 22:01:05   
      DemonicDarkwraith

    ArchKnight DragonFable

    The Awakened Depths - Golden Hand Faction


    Access Point: Dragonsgrasp (Book 3) -> Right
    Level/Quest/Items required: Join the Golden Hand Faction in The Greenguard Alliance - Choose a Faction, Completion of Of Duty and Dragons
    Release Date: July 23rd, 2021

    Zones Accessible
    Tyndur's Depths
    Dragesvard's Shore

    Quests Available
    Speaker and Slayer
    The Descent
    The Great One
    Reasons to Fight
    Into the Unknown

    NPCs
    Ostromir
    Vseslava

    Shops
    None

    Dialogue

  • Quests! - opens the scroll.
    Vseslava and Ostromir

    <Character>: Hello, Ostromir, Vseslava. No portable dome this time?
    Vseslava: Due to... current circumstances, we now know that we have limited reserves of mana.
    Vseslava: We cannot afford to expend it on frivolous comforts, however much Ostromir may protest.
    Ostromir: There was an insect in my bedding last night! An insect!
    <Character>: Aren't you protected by your containment suit?
    Ostromir: It is the principle of the matter.
    Vseslava: He will survive.
    <Character>: It's good to see you both in such high spirits.
    Vseslava: Oh, no, we are still entirely at a loss and worried and confused, and filtering all sorts of emotions.
    Ostromir: ...
    Ostromir: But there is nothing we can reasonably do about the situation.
    Ostromir: It eats away at me inside. The grief burns like nothing I have ever felt.
    Ostromir: Shapeless preserve me, if I only had the combat ability you and <Dragon> possess...
    <Character>: I'm sorry. This can't be easy for you two.
    Vseslava: This is more painful for Ostromir than I. He had- has family and friends back in the Empire.
    Vseslava: But let us turn to more interesting topics.
    Ostromir: Yes. Please. You know, Vseslava, now that the Magesterium is, as far as we know, no more...
    Vseslava: Really, Ostromir.
    Ostromir: It would help me feel better!
    Vseslava: Fine.
    <Character>: What?
    Ostromir: Vseslava has graciously allowed me to provide some explanation regarding the Proclamation Rifts!
    <Character>: Dare I hope for answers?
    Ostromir: As you may have surmised, the rifts do indeed lead to the Elemental Wastes.
    Vseslava: Ostromir has spent some time there himself in his capacity as Golden Hand.
    Ostromir: I have! Although, I imagine the current gate in the Magesterium has closed.
    <Character>: You had a... gate to the Elemental Wastes in the Magesterium?
    Ostromir: Yes! Top secret, of course, and powered by the Shapeless' gift.
    Ostromir: The Magesterium has had quite a number of expeditions into the Wastes, in fact. Even since far before my time.
    <Character>: That explains how you know so much about the rifts, then.
    Ostromir: It does!
    Vseslava: Ostromir is very proud of his research.
    Ostromir: What the heathens here call the "Elemental Planes", are such an outdated model of the system.
    Ostromir: The Planes are indeed sections of the Wastes. Sections stabilized by the Elemental Lords, or Avatars, I believe you call them.
    <Character>: I thought they were separate... planes entirely.
    Ostromir: With how relatively stable they are compared to the rest of the Wastes...
    Ostromir: ...they could very well be interpreted as such to those with limited information.
    <Character>: But if the Planes are just... parts of the Wastes, then why do the Avatars worry about the elemental balance of the Planes?
    Ostromir: Our theory is that the Elemental Lords struggle to maintain balance between themselves.
    Ostromir: The Planes therefore act as... external wells of power from which to draw from.
    Ostromir: It is certainly better than using Lore as a battleground!
    <Character>: ...Yeah... it certainly would be...
    Ostromir: Now, if you are interested, we ran the most interesting experiments in the Wastes outpost designated–
    Vseslava: Ostromir! I gave you permission to provide our hero with some information, not the deepest secrets of Magesterium research!
    Ostromir: Ah, yes, I suppose I did get carried away.
    <Character>: Aw, I was looking forward to learning more.
    Ostromir: I am sure there will be time for it later. And I can maybe discuss with Vseslava more about what may be... appropriate to share.
    Vseslava: That would be for the best. Thank you for paying us a visit, <Character>.
    <Character>: Of course! If you ever need anything, don't be afraid to come find me.
    Ostromir: Thank you, <Character>.

    < Message edited by Jay -- 1/4/2022 3:49:15 >
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    7/23/2021 22:01:31   
      DemonicDarkwraith

    ArchKnight DragonFable

    The Awakened Depths - Vind Faction


    Access Point: Dragonsgrasp (Book 3) -> Right
    Level/Quest/Items required: Join the Vind Faction in The Greenguard Alliance - Choose a Faction, Completion of Of Duty and Dragons
    Release Date: July 23rd, 2021

    Zones Accessible
    Tyndur's Depths
    Dragesvard's Shore

    Quests Available
    Speaker and Slayer
    The Descent
    The Great One
    Reasons to Fight
    Into the Unknown

    NPCs
    Kara SuLema
    Mritha

    Shops
    None

    Dialogue

  • Quests! - opens the scroll.
    Mritha

    Mritha: Never thought I'd be back here... Ugh.
    <Character>: Hey there, Mritha.
    Mritha: Hi, <Character>. I suppose it's been fine for you, considering your status. And <Dragon>'s status.
    <Character>: What's it like being back?
    Mritha: I'm glad to be back because I can finally make these... these cowards get off their tails and start doing something.
    <Character>: I keep hearing about how you left in spectacular fashion. What exactly happened?
    Mritha: Oh... it was glorious!
    <Character>: Do share.
    Mritha: Odgne and I may have burnt a few buildings.
    <Character>: Wow.
    Mritha: While shouting Moglinberry juice fueled profanities.
    <Character>: Really...
    Mritha: And singlehandedly fought off the DragonLords who tried to restrain us.
    <Character>: Well, that you should be proud of!
    Mritha: Haha, you know it! But yes, it was not a most... graceful departure. It certainly left a lasting impression on everyone.
    <Character>: That really wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
    Mritha: DragonLords put a lot by appearances and tradition and honor. Believe me, it shook a lot of those sleepy, content fools, wide awake.
    Mritha: And now we're back. The DragonLords won't know what hit them.
    <Character>: I think they'll recognize you and Odgne.
    Mritha: You know what I mean, <Character>.

    Kara SuLema

    Kara SuLema: I was just looking for you, <Character>!
    <Character>: Is something wrong? Did <Dragon> eat another strange mushroom?
    Kara SuLema: Nothing of the sort, thankfully. I was hoping I could share more of The Rose and the Vind's history.
    <Character>: We've got a city to de-fungus, and a giant rift to close, so sure, now's as good a time as any.
    Kara SuLema: Wonderful!
    Kara SuLema: I believe I left off with my appointment as ambassador to Greenguard, and my time spent with Jaania.
    <Character>: Yes. You mentioned that over time she started to grow distant.
    Kara SuLema: ...Yes. Unfortunately- ironically, maybe- we couldn't foresee how giving Jaania the Mirror would end up.
    Kara SuLema: Even during that time, there was a resistance against her. Word had spread of Jaania's planned actions, and many were opposed.
    Kara SuLema: And Jaania... She withdrew. Looked to the Mirror for guidance. Lost herself in it, and became obsessed.
    Kara SuLema: She began making excuses to cut our time together short, or avoid meetings entirely.
    Kara SuLema: I asked, of course, if she needed anything. Any help. But she always refused.
    Kara SuLema: And then one day... she cut me off. No responses.
    <Character>: That... must have been painful.
    Kara SuLema: It was. But I knew that she was suffering too. Or at least, I thought so.
    Kara SuLema: Shortly after my position as "Ambassador" was forgotten, so to speak, King Alteon announced Swordhaven's support of The Rose.
    Kara SuLema: Jaania made fewer and fewer public appearances, while her generals and underlings took control.
    Kara SuLema: It was around this time, as The Rose grew with Swordhaven's support, that the Sanctuary was formed.
    <Character>: I've heard of that! That was the precursor to the Vind, wasn't it?
    Kara SuLema: Indeed. The Sanctuary formed in response to The Rose's anti-magic decree.
    Kara SuLema: You've seen for yourself how mages and magical creatures have been treated under The Rose.
    Kara SuLema: Many practitioners of magic joined together to oppose The Rose.
    Kara SuLema: It would be a lie to say they had peaceful intentions.
    Kara SuLema: Their very beings, their existences, were becoming outlawed. So they fought back.
    <Character>: I take it they didn't succeed.
    Kara SuLema: They had a few successes. I paid them some visits, offered what support I could.
    Kara SuLema: But then General Akanthus came knocking.
    <Character>: Him again...
    Kara SuLema: The Sanctuary wasn't exactly secret, as Sulen'Eska is. The Rose knew where to look.
    Kara SuLema: And they brought their full power down upon it.
    Kara SuLema: Many were lost or captured, and many fled.
    Kara SuLema: But that was the end of that. I tried to seek an audience with Jaania...
    Kara SuLema: ...but by then, were I to show up in Swordhaven, I'd be chained and thrown into Espina Rosa.
    Kara SuLema: Falconreach remained, by blessing of King Alteon, but for how long, we couldn't say.
    Kara SuLema: So I gathered what few survivors I could find...
    <Character>: And that's how the Vind was formed!
    Kara SuLema: Indeed, <Character>! We founded Sulen'Eska deep in Betrubung Swamp, and there we hid, trying to recollect ourselves... until one day...
    Kara SuLema: A hero from the past showed up, dragon in tow, to change the course of history.
    <Character>: And we will. Just as we've done before.
    Kara SuLema: That we will, <Character>. That we will.

    < Message edited by Jay -- 1/4/2022 3:49:23 >
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