CastleMUD: Spectres of the Past


	Fragments of the Past Though much of the kingdom's written history was lost in the flight from the Old Empire, and the subsequent Battle of Sunim, the bards of the kingdom have been charged with finding and protecting the fragments of history that still exist. Collected here are some of those fragments, which should help to enlighten us all as to what came before. Perhaps they even hold a hint to overcoming the strange darkness that currently plagues the kingdom? As our bards continue to find and restore additonal fragments, they will be brought here fr your review.
Event stories, as commissioned by Lord Holt The event story "quest" is your opportunity to help chronicle the ongoing tales of the current age in CastleMUD. Submit your summary (whether it be a poem, song, journal, or story) of a CastleMUD event and if it's the best of the bunch, you will win a quest point and have the story posted on the web page here. Bard characters will also be rewarded with experience points. Submit all entries to marc_aranha@hotmail.com and make sure to indicate which event it's for! Waiting for Lord Holt Event: Lord Holt's Welcome Winner: Gnafs Ioann the Big Cap telling stories at the inn (part II) Event: Caravan Escort/Sabotage Winner: Ioann Recent writings contributed by the kingdom bards... A Meeting of Faiths A report from the journal of Nylan, for the eyes of Lord Holt himself A Forbidden Pact Diagro, follower of Gauss, makes an unlikely pact with Pyralis, a follower of the rival deity, Thul. Dante's poem to Jaylen An ode to the goddess of sun and moon. From the diaries of Serena, black mage Musings on a most interesting discovery... A Story of Great Deeds and Valor? As told by the wanna-be bard Bogudar in the Wanderer's Inn, with the omission of the jeers, brawls, and other unfortunate interruptions. Another Story of Questionable Value As told by Bogudar at the Wanderer's Inn, sans coughs and drinkin' of milk Creation of the Deities Ioann's sermon on the origins of the known deities. The New Priestess Firtina, outspoken priestess of Thul, speaks of her arrival in Holtsson. A poem by Ranthor On the events of an arena battle sponsored by Lord Holt. Torment of a Proud Man A powerful young sorcerer, on the slippery path downwards... The Search for Rhyenna in Lord Holt's Realms A very interesting tale suggesting that the strange new magic may not be native to the Savarna culture alone. The Making of a Priestess The journies of a priestess of Mordae A doubter in a cell Relating Aaron's murder of Passaglia and the torment caused by the infamous Cloak of the Beast The death of Passaglia Another account of Passaglia's death, related by a mysterious bard near Sunim. Loroth's failure The tale of Loroth at the Battle of Sunim as he loses faith in himself. An excerpt from the journal of Caine Srilln Gives a glimpse of the horror Sunim faced when a mist dragon assaulted the city. The thief and Sunim An account of Yaran's inglorious imprisonment during the Battle of Sunim. The last entry in the journal of Sovereign Wildwind The last words before her rumored death at the Battle of Sunim. An unpleasant meeting A story by an anonymous writer. The truth of the documented conversation may be suspect, but the demonic events are certainly not. Forest friends A scene from the comedy, "Ode to my hat - the story of Algerhorn" as preformed by the Royal troupe de Bardic jest. The rantings of Galed on his deathbed. As recorded by the Holtsson guards who found Galed struck, near death, on the Eastern Plains. Logan's note home Recovered from the beak of a slain carrier pigeon. A fallen god Darwin's account of the Battle of Sunim, where he lost both an arm and his god... The Realmswalkers Callak's account on how one of the land's greatest Order was founded... Ioann's encounter with Gerard, follower of Merlana As told in Ioann's own words... Recovered writings, restored by Eldgewick... Founding of a Kingdom Rumored to be the first ever recorded piece on the founding of Lord Holt's Kingdom. Holtsson Chronicle (issue 1) The kingdom's early attempt at a courier based news service was the Holtsson Chronicle. Though an initial success, the war disrupted service and eventually shutdown the distribution. Holtsson Chronicle (issue 2) This issue of the Holtsson Chronicle included a short note by the Athol Brose, the now infamous priestess who caused the first war by breaking the sacred "Circle of Ten". The note by Athol Brose appears to be prior to her desecration, and thus may hint at her early mental instability. Holtsson Chronicle (special edition) The special edition was released during the confusion of the "Awakening", as an emergency response to the evil that had sapped the memories of many of the populace. Holtsson Chronicle (issue 3) The issue offers a small glimpse at the chaos that erupted in the kingdom after the desecration and subsequent repairing of the "Circle of Ten". Holtsson Chronicle (issue 4) A celebratory volume offering a glimpse of hope among the discord after the fall of Old Malisa to Tylthul's legions of fire. Holtsson Chronicle (issue 5) The last known volume of the Holtsson Chronicle. It was released in the early days before the final battle of Sunim, and also mentions in passing the now defunt Shadow Guild - the agents key in the assassination attempt on Lord Holt.
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