”There is type of flower, a pale rose, that only grows high up in certain mountains. The Dark Elves call it the lamentation rose because of its sorrowful look. Hanging its head, as in mourning, it only opens up and reach for the sky when both moons are full. ...
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... When the first wave had been fought off they came back in greater numbers. They swarmed the village like ants and before long the defenders fell and the swarm moved on. This ant-like behaviour has been observed by many and begs the question—Is there a Queen?”
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... Most consider it a fairytale to comfort children and partners of missing miners. “Maybe they found The Endless Tunnel”, they say. None, in living memory, ever has, but the legend is kept alive, and there are those who, against all hope, still search for it.”
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“The Dwarves have a similarly mysterious legend—that of The Endless Tunnel. The legend tells of a tunnel that, if entered, can take you far, far away, and to different places. Many have tried to find it, but only those who gave up the search have ever returned. ...
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... The Mage had been making a clay sculpture when an ember from the hearth had set her cottage ablaze. Heirlooms and all went up in flames, but in the end the sculpture walked out from inferno saving one of her cats. The legend of the living earth was born.”
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“While there are stories about how The Curse came to be and who is to blame, some of them conflict. What they all agree on, however, is that no one is safe from it even after these long years. Its origin might be a matter of contention, but not its effects. ...
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... Change did not come easy, but eventually some broke with tradition and directed their attention to the world. As darkness spread, so did the opportunities for those at home in the shadows. It is said that some even took to the sea and found new purpose there.”
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”No race had been spared from the curse but the Dark Elves had to change the most. From spending their time gazing at the stars and contemplating their meaning, they now had to pay close attention to the world around them, and things happened quickly there. ...
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... Those who happened across strangers, often drew weapons and slew them before greetings for fear of being cursed. This period of confusion was a great tragedy where those fleeing the evil, turned to evil deeds themselves. Dark times—tragic times.”
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... It split the ground and from its sides fire stone flowed and formed a barrier protecting the town. Then came the Dragons. Descending from high above they swept the plains—filling it with their fire—until all the cursed were all chased away or burnt to ashes.”
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”It is said that when the first wave of cursed swept across the lands many fled to Temple Town at the foot of Mount Cywa for safety. As the plains below filled with the wretched hordes and hope was all but spent, the ground shook and the mountain awoke. ...
“They had passed beyond her forest and would soon cross the ridges in the north into the plains beyond. She had a feeling she would see them again before long. This had been more than a chance meeting of strangers. The world is changing—waking up after a long slumber.”
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”It is usually easy to see if a settlement houses any Wood Elves. Well maintained tree-gardens, roads lined by majestic trees, or untouched areas of woodlands are sure signs that some dwellers within see trees as more than a mere resource to be used.”
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“Don’t worry about me.”, the dwarf grunted by the foot of the ruined bridge. Looking forlorn back at the forest, something glinted through the air and thumped in front of him. “My axe!”
Beaming, he grabbed the axe and, with surprising ease, jumped across the river.”
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"While not common amongst the seafaring folks they are quite at home with water and do not fear the abyss. When digging deep, dark waters and treacherous pits are constant companions. They have learnt to tame them both and the primordial dread they inspire."
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It was clear that she shared a bond with the human that saved her beyond a shared destination on their current journey. They had followed the river for days, and if their information was correct it would soon take them out of the forest and all the way to the city.
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"Like roots they draw their strength from the very ground. Left alone and in solitude they can grow to immense size, but at a cost. The ones that dwell together grow to the size of humans, but the sharing of energy creates strong bonds that easily trumps size."
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With its head under arm it looked around. A fog seemed to have lifted from its mind and it felt a new sense of purpose—what, however, was still unclear. It noticed the rustling of the leaves overhead. The smell of the dwarf and the elf was still fresh. It followed.
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