I would, I'm not expecting anyone to remember all of that. I'd appreciate a look at anything you lot turn up though, just out of curiosity and the chance it might ring a bell somewhere.
Liara

I suspect the dissemination of information would be best handled by the Lord Inquisitor or other such Luminaries, but I shall try and pass on a broad summary of events as I see them for you.

Elan

I will be attending but have spent a lot of time resting so i dont know what has been going on.

Jet house d'treal squire of the dragon

Greetings,

I have formed my own investigations in to what awaits us on the 18th of Deeber.

So just to picture what is at stake, It seems likely the outcome of The Empire taking no action here is that the power of Primus flows back through the anchor to Thargos and begins to assert it as a the “Prime” Plane of existence at the centre of the Exostance. It would take many decades or even centuries but would see the Malificent ruling over the Exostance, as Demons it seems a logical long term goal given most infernal plots take centuries.

The Malificent is nascent and much more easily broken permanently than a more established Heirarchy of demons would be. If left until the dawn it would not be and would cement itself much more permanently. They also would have much easier access to Primus - Illentiia essentially becoming an open staging point between the Hell Planes and Primus.

My initial thoughts were that the Forgetting that seems linked to Illenqui was part of the Night Of Levity, but on further investigation it's not really, and its multi-factorial. Illenqui is a god, a maia, and one tied to many acts of 'forgetting'; specifically forgetting things which are so traumatic one could not possibly live with them. Such as in her case knowing all the words of creation and destruction and the source. Various sages from the Lady of the Stars believe she sung the entire song of eru; literally words that could unmake everything. They conclude that even a god can't really live with all of that and there not be consequences, the knowledge of it makes her forget who she is, she is made and unmade often, not entirely but piecemeal, as that song, that power resonates through her. It's also how she can help others too, by taking their pain, their trouble, and so on. She's god-like in that she can be in many places and times at once. She was bound up in saving the children of 799, in saving people at the dawn of the 2nd age. She did very likely also save people who Amora's rites would have killed/banished. Anywhere where there's been some kind of insane forgetting she was likely either involved on doing the forgetting (for benign reasons) or saving people from it, by literally rewriting them into existence, or, conversely out of it, by singing/speaking words from 'the song'.

Given there seem to be words of power that tie all of this together (especially in relation to Illentia) I sought to see if those words are under infernal influence or if there are new words (Likely Unholy?) that we should be aware of, twisted versions of the previous perhaps. It seems the words on Illentiia have been twisted in this way mirrored and bound to the infernal. Fixing them is of prime importance there for anyone who goes to this place.

Whilst it isn’t possible to directly commune about these figures, the Triune is the same as one mentioned in many places in History. It is the belief of various scholars (myself included) the Triune are Ar, Mathe and Kuin. There is common belief among those who have studied such that all three vanished at the close of the first age. There are some learned scholars who are convinced the Triune asked Illenqui to unmake and remake the world and in doing so everyone was made and remade. Essentially the same people, but without the memories; like someone broken down to their 'essence' and then made again - the same, but different. Loads of people were just unwritten based on their theory that there were many prime material planes before the dawn of the 2nd age when they were all converged into one by Illenqui at the behest of the Triune.

I started to muse on the fact that these three are also the Soothspaken who prophesied many things to do with Amantus Pep, which while it seems likely they are, Amantas Pep, is involved only so much as he is a power figure from one reality pre the dawn of the 2nd age. There were others in other prime worlds. He is essentially from one version of 1st age history who happens to be at large now. There were others, from other versions of the 1st age. Those that survived the cataclysm of the high final dawn at the start of the 2nd age. Attempts to directly commune if the Triune are the Soothspaken who prophesised many things to do with Pep will draw blanks, this is pure supposition on my part.

I have looked in to the nature of the Entropic storms across the surface of Thargos and they are just the nature of the plane, whatever caused them seems obfuscated, but they have ravaged its surface for so long it is considered the natural environment. There have been various opportunities to get hold of Trinkets that ward one’s body from the Entropy over the year it seems, although I can only confirm the existence of two on Primus. One in the hands of an Ogre called Trog, though he has bound its power personally. The other was taken by a Golden Drave of Monastic Heritage. His had not been bound, so can be used by anyone if anyone has a lead on how to locate this figure? Manufacturing more would take far longer than we have before this gathering.

For my Brother Knights I looked in to what might be the best and most efficient way to free the Draxxi from their enslavement to the Malificient - By using the temporal tunnels or something similar to reach the right place at the right time you could ensure the Draxxi uprising that was quashed several hundred years ago is successful. I’ll defer to Lord Inquisitor Apathy on matters of time Travel.


The Planes;

We have a some information of Thargon and Illentia, So I sought to see if anything might be known of Zwargon / Fellarch / Sinswell also bound as Anchors to Primus. It is impossible to scry about these Anchors as such but one would expect each plane has very prevalent important places like the three Chapels in Illentia are clearly the Anchor points of that world. Certainly scrying while physically on each plane or with something significant to each plane would greatly increase your chance of success.

Sinswell – As above can’t be learned about at all, I believe it would help to have some physical document relating to it which it’s very possible is on Primus based on what I have gleaned. The worry here is it’s rotting in someone bag somewhere.

Zwargon - The Zwargeni have enacted a rite blocking transport to their plane. It simply does not exist to outsiders. However, the flow of supernatural strength from Zwargon to support Primus is strong. It’s worth saying The Zwargeni ritualists were as powerful (Probably) as the Sallow Princes and could have cemented themselves as the Primal Plane with Ritual power. They however foresaw that the Primal Plane, having defeated all other planes, would always be a place of war and strife. In Zwargeni culture they would rather have ceased to exist, than have become a plane / people of eternal conflict.

Felarch – It is well documented by a variety of scholars. Their general belief is that Felarch is a land of plenty, with a rigid hierarchy.

The ruling elite are the Archons. Not angelic beings but a superior race. They are generally seen as benevolent, fair, not necessarily good, but certainly not evil. They live in splendour and finery and everyone in Felarch is treated well. Their power in this place is born of their genetic superiority. They live very much as in the Baronies; no overall ruler, but each Archon has their small domain (known as a County) that they rule, often with a partner and their family.

Below the Archons are the Santons, the middle classes for want of a better word. These are the "normal" humans. No different from Labyrinthian humans. They generally do the skilled labour, administrative tasks. They are the managers, the land owners. They are generally happy with their lot in life. They have enough to live and thrive and enjoy life. They admire and respect the Archons in general.

At the bottom of the ladder are the Fel, those that are born with some sort of defect that prevents them from rising through the ranks on Felarch to join the Santons. They are generally looked after by the Santons and Archons who "own" a number. The traditions of this world are that the less fortunate must be cared for and guided, and the Fel are just this, they are well looked after. They have good lives that they likely would not have achieved independently and are given some purpose in performance of menial tasks within their ability so that their lives have meaning. They are however prevented from breeding, as the ruling classes believe that it is cruel to bring more lives into this world with such deficiencies.

The land itself is healthy, strong. Magic and Spiritual power exist in relative stability. The powers of the Earth/Nature are in balance, the Ley is strong and the focused powers exist in a few talented individuals. It has existed as a strong pillar since its existence began.

The pillar, or anchor, is still strong, unlike some of the others, however it has been noted that there is some unexplained wavering.


Thank you for your time, I look forward to meeting everyone next week.

Louis Athanyn
Covenant

Ohhhhh that’s me!!!!

I have a necklace, like it’s bound to me I think that I’m it’s keeper when not being used to protect people from the storms!

I’m pretty sure we used it to cross silly wardings as well!

I’m happy to lend it to a suitable person!

I don’t do artefacts that’s why I think im best looking after it when we ain’t saving the world.


I might come back and help, not sure yet.

Midus

Ooc: I’ll find the card, planning on playing Barry anyway

Wotcher cuvnat I fink I is der Trog you is talking about, I is slayer of dragons and an herder of goats if day makes me der right one

I has a bracelet wot you might be after wot I is wearing for Der greater glory of the Holy Kow (blessed be her udders). Der goats and I has had a word about it and agreed that Der Holy Kow tribe will save Der Empire once again and let you borrow dis bracelet provided you ooman types will return Der favour and give us summat.

Now do not be finking that we is der stupid Jacks and can be fooled wiv an andful of Der magic beans. We is wanting something proper good to get you out of Der sticky mess wot you is in.

So not to put Der too fine a point on it but what is in it for Der Holy Kows, kapish?

Trog, dragon and gorilla slayer and herder of goats.

Greetings Trog,

I am not sure what you consider a reasonable trade for your assistance, however I recently acquired a goat farm during my mercenary travels. I would be happy to exchange it for use of the bracelet.

Regards,

Raziel

A goat farm you say, not sure wot Der current goats will fink of anuvver lot of goats, I'll have a word wiv dem later and let you know

I believe the covenant said Trog bound it's power to himself personally, so don't think you'd be able to use it.

Just thought I'd point that out, don't want you giving away a good herd of goats for nuffin'.

Barra'

Right Der goats have had fink about it and dey is happy wiv da idea of doubling da 'erd so we as a deal.

Some weirdo in a dress going by da name of grisslegirl or some such says he will bring da bracelet to your muster, just send da goats my way

Hey all,
Yes yes, I had the privilege of travelling in the fair lands of Amlas today.
Anyway, in a very important building we found a ritual room we’re contracts are made.

Within this room i think I found a parchment related to the bad guys of the Empire we intend to
stand against next Starsday, additionally I found an artefact necklace that may be relevant.

The artefact necklace purpose is to protect against Entropy storms.
The parchment reads as the following:

Was said that Zwargon was a world birthed from a flow pearl, and it was because
Of this it will always be a target for those who sort divinity.

Facing the end of an age without a mortal custstodian the Zwargeni from Z formed themselves
Into a council of seven, each representing one of the elements.

All Zwargeni of ritual age assisted in the preparation for the council member of there element.

Due to the nature of the folk there was a great imbalance in the closing lights, most of the Zwargeni
We’re weavers of light, some of water, twilight and earth.

Less of air, less still of flame and only three of darkness.

It is believed that only by the protection of the heart of Zwargon would the world stay whole, for such an
Imbalance of the elements can only.

That’s it!

I’m intending to come next week yes yes!

Narstar
High priest of Slavik
Governor of Thimon (Rat side).
Exhumanitis Noble of the Empire.

Thank you,

I have been compiling the information recorded here and in other sources for the Lord Inquisitor and Covenant. I shall add this to the document. Thank you again for your help.

Elan

On the nature of the Malificent and Draxxi

If I recall from my visit to their plane, whilst the Draxxi are now a slave race (with a small splinter of independent freedom fighters), this was not always so.

The enslaved Draxxi we met lacked free will and attacked quickly. The ‘free’ Draxxi (or Free Draxxi as a movement) were a mixture of folk each exhibiting free will, and worthy of help.

But many years ago it may have been the case that the Draxxi were the masters, and the subservient found a way to rebel. I *think* that was the principal route for demonic power entering the plane, and ‘infecting’ the Maleficent. That power is now, seemingly, well anchored.

Now whether this is historic distinction, or an angle to be explored or exploited… I leave to you.

My sense is that severing the demonic taint from those now called the Maleficent may prove either an ‘elegant solution’ or utterly improbable. It might be worth a communication or two.

Whatever the truth, I wish you luck and lament that I am unable to join you,

Viridian Silk

Thank you both for your service and reaching an agreement, the artefact can I am reasonably confident be unbound and rebound but I suspect there may be a small impact on its lifespan.

If you need assistance just ask on the day.

Louis Athanyn
Covenant

I am the Cobra and I am primal granite!

I have traveled to this place before and will be happy to come and grant my aid on the day.

I have sent the paper work I found to the covenant if I can be of any other help before hand then just ask.

The cobra
primal granite
Dead snake Reed

Given the Severity of the matter at hand, I have made arrangements for my leave to attend this hiring. I am not an expert in metaphysics such as may be required but I shall endeavour to aid in whatever mode I may be most applicable. I would be grateful if I could be appraised of the required knowledge for a spear of the line on the day.

For the Empire!

Ser Agravain, 28th Legion

I suggest you familiarise yourself with the basics here.

I have been compiling details for the Lord Inquisitor and the Covenant, but I will not be transcribing enough for all.

Elan

Unsurprisingly, I will there to assist, as ever I can.

Selgard

Right all, as it seems you lots needs saving the goats and I has had a word and we is coming in person to save der day.

Trog

I worked for an organization called Cobra before yes yes!

Are you part of that lot??!

Narstar.