Year 212 AC
Ogres attack from the Tsalagi Mountains. No one is certain where they came from, exactly, but the villages destroyed by the giant humanoids don't really care. A call goes out from Gathering, and it's semi-ruling body, to find and kill the ogres and a reward will be given.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 211
Year 211 AC
An instrument maker in Ariella, outside of Notitia, becomes world renown. Master Bards and Priests of Vates arrive at his door asking for his fine instruments. There is a waiting list miles long and he has had to hire bodyguards and take on many apprentices. Master Thurgin is overwhelmed by the attention but doesn't let it all go to his head.
An instrument maker in Ariella, outside of Notitia, becomes world renown. Master Bards and Priests of Vates arrive at his door asking for his fine instruments. There is a waiting list miles long and he has had to hire bodyguards and take on many apprentices. Master Thurgin is overwhelmed by the attention but doesn't let it all go to his head.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 210
Year 210 AC
No serious threats appear this year, but the adventuring company "Three Fold" finds an old cemetery for some ancient civilization which bares strange magics that no one has ever seen before. Some of the magic found include mage magic that could heal, magic writing pens and books on strong fighting magic then hadn't been used in centuries.
No serious threats appear this year, but the adventuring company "Three Fold" finds an old cemetery for some ancient civilization which bares strange magics that no one has ever seen before. Some of the magic found include mage magic that could heal, magic writing pens and books on strong fighting magic then hadn't been used in centuries.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 209
Year 209 AC
A dying elf is found washed up on the eastern coast of Taina, close to Karoon. He says their party was attacked by some giant creature that scooped them up then dropped them in the ocean. He thinks he is the only surviving member of the party going to escort the daughter of noble to her future husband.
A dying elf is found washed up on the eastern coast of Taina, close to Karoon. He says their party was attacked by some giant creature that scooped them up then dropped them in the ocean. He thinks he is the only surviving member of the party going to escort the daughter of noble to her future husband.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 208
Year 208 AC
The Druids come to ask for aid of those not of the wilds. Their brethren are dying for no visible reason and they can not figure out who or what is the explanation for their deaths. They have nothing to give monetarily, but can give magical aid in some forms as rewards.
The Druids come to ask for aid of those not of the wilds. Their brethren are dying for no visible reason and they can not figure out who or what is the explanation for their deaths. They have nothing to give monetarily, but can give magical aid in some forms as rewards.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 207
Year 207 AC
The winged elves reluctantly ask for aid to find their heir, the Prince Valerian. He has gone missing and the worse is feared. The only clues they have to his abductors is broken swords, human sized foot prints in the mud near his dead griffon and magical residue from attack spells.
The winged elves reluctantly ask for aid to find their heir, the Prince Valerian. He has gone missing and the worse is feared. The only clues they have to his abductors is broken swords, human sized foot prints in the mud near his dead griffon and magical residue from attack spells.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 206
Year 206 AC
The college of Dragon's Fire creates a printing press. It's not fast, but it is faster then hand copying books. The first book they print is "The History of Martapa", printing 50 copies. Hand copies are still the most prevalent way to print books.
Ogres come down from the mountains and attack villages. But they don't really take items, they almost act as if they are being chased and are simply trying to get away, not take prisoners or treasure.
The college of Dragon's Fire creates a printing press. It's not fast, but it is faster then hand copying books. The first book they print is "The History of Martapa", printing 50 copies. Hand copies are still the most prevalent way to print books.
Ogres come down from the mountains and attack villages. But they don't really take items, they almost act as if they are being chased and are simply trying to get away, not take prisoners or treasure.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 205
Year 205 AC
A large water wheel for grinding wheat is put in the river running south from Lake Targon. There are clashes with druids, people who use the creek and the villagers who are using the water wheel.
An underwater cave harbors a city in ruins. Scholars speculate it is a sea elf city left to its own devices. Expeditions are being sent.
A large water wheel for grinding wheat is put in the river running south from Lake Targon. There are clashes with druids, people who use the creek and the villagers who are using the water wheel.
An underwater cave harbors a city in ruins. Scholars speculate it is a sea elf city left to its own devices. Expeditions are being sent.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 204
Year 204
This years gathering brings some controversy. Some of the larger cities want to band together as one nation, to enable the cities, and small kingdoms, to defend each other and build roads cooperative. Many of the eastern side cities do not want to band together, because they like their sovereignty. Nothing is decided, but many arguments ensue because of the discussion.
This years gathering brings some controversy. Some of the larger cities want to band together as one nation, to enable the cities, and small kingdoms, to defend each other and build roads cooperative. Many of the eastern side cities do not want to band together, because they like their sovereignty. Nothing is decided, but many arguments ensue because of the discussion.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 203
Year 203 AC
Strange holes appear in the scrub lands of Ariella. Some just stop a hundred or so feet down, but some end in what looks like ruins of a city. Many go to look in on the ruins, to see what city it might be or what treasures it might hold, but none return with treasures, some do don't even return.
Strange holes appear in the scrub lands of Ariella. Some just stop a hundred or so feet down, but some end in what looks like ruins of a city. Many go to look in on the ruins, to see what city it might be or what treasures it might hold, but none return with treasures, some do don't even return.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 202
Year 202 AC
A rogue mage attacks several villages and cities on the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains. The militias of those cities try to stop him, but are rewarded with death. A call is sent out to find aid to stop the mage before he kills or destroys more.
A rogue mage attacks several villages and cities on the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains. The militias of those cities try to stop him, but are rewarded with death. A call is sent out to find aid to stop the mage before he kills or destroys more.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 201
Year 201 AC
A single statue of Catiana, Goddess of Neutrality, is found in the lands near Karoon. There doesn't appear to be any city or village associated with the statue, and those traveling in the area don't remember it ever being there before. Pilgrims from the temples of Catiana arrive in droves.
A single statue of Catiana, Goddess of Neutrality, is found in the lands near Karoon. There doesn't appear to be any city or village associated with the statue, and those traveling in the area don't remember it ever being there before. Pilgrims from the temples of Catiana arrive in droves.
Monday, April 24, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 200
Year 200 AC
This year is marked by celebrations around Martapa. Large banquets and picnics are held everywhere because of the year being the 200th after chaos. There is even a conjunction of the moon and sun during the middle of the day that the mages and priests assure are not omens of bad things to come.
This year is marked by celebrations around Martapa. Large banquets and picnics are held everywhere because of the year being the 200th after chaos. There is even a conjunction of the moon and sun during the middle of the day that the mages and priests assure are not omens of bad things to come.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 199
Year 199 AC
There is a tax riot near Notitia. The city levies taxes on farm land and small villages around Notitia and the cities and farmers riot. Though many die, the city ends up stopping trying to gather taxes for now.
There is a tax riot near Notitia. The city levies taxes on farm land and small villages around Notitia and the cities and farmers riot. Though many die, the city ends up stopping trying to gather taxes for now.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 198
Year 198 AC
Some beautiful obsidian with colored streaks is found near Mount Varanath. Though usually used for only old fashioned weapons, the stone is in vogue and goes for a pretty copper penny. There is a rush by merchants to get the best pieces.
Something is taking ships out near Notitia and the leaders of the city want to know what. A reward is offered.
Some beautiful obsidian with colored streaks is found near Mount Varanath. Though usually used for only old fashioned weapons, the stone is in vogue and goes for a pretty copper penny. There is a rush by merchants to get the best pieces.
Something is taking ships out near Notitia and the leaders of the city want to know what. A reward is offered.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 197
Year 197 AC
Ogres attack outposts in Ariella. The city of Notitia sends aid, but more help is called for.
The Akicitia have a tough year, having issues with drought and a disease running through the game herds. Proud as they are, they do not ask for help, so many die because of it.
Ogres attack outposts in Ariella. The city of Notitia sends aid, but more help is called for.
The Akicitia have a tough year, having issues with drought and a disease running through the game herds. Proud as they are, they do not ask for help, so many die because of it.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 196
Year 196 AC
Ruins are found deep in the southern reaches of Ariella. The "city" is huge, larger then several normal size cities put together, but in complete ruins and overgrown. Scholars hire adventurers to protect them as they probe into the depths in hopes of finding out who the people were and if there is anything of value left.
Ruins are found deep in the southern reaches of Ariella. The "city" is huge, larger then several normal size cities put together, but in complete ruins and overgrown. Scholars hire adventurers to protect them as they probe into the depths in hopes of finding out who the people were and if there is anything of value left.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 195
Year 195 AC
The bards of Taina take up residence in Dragon's Fire. Though they plan to eventually have their own college, they happily take up their new home.
An old city is found on the eastern coast, buried in the sands. Scholars are unsure if it is an ogre city or a human settlement, or even some other humanoid settlement during the times of chaos.
The bards of Taina take up residence in Dragon's Fire. Though they plan to eventually have their own college, they happily take up their new home.
An old city is found on the eastern coast, buried in the sands. Scholars are unsure if it is an ogre city or a human settlement, or even some other humanoid settlement during the times of chaos.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 194
Year 194 AC
This years gathering is momentous in the fact that a ruling body is created for the gathering. The mayor of Gathering, a representative from each major city and a member from the Dwarven Islands are given a full time job to stay in Gathering and prepare it for the gathering every ten years. One of the things discussed is leveling a fee at the gathering to pay for a wall to be built.
This years gathering is momentous in the fact that a ruling body is created for the gathering. The mayor of Gathering, a representative from each major city and a member from the Dwarven Islands are given a full time job to stay in Gathering and prepare it for the gathering every ten years. One of the things discussed is leveling a fee at the gathering to pay for a wall to be built.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 193
Year 193 AC
A flu spreads across the world, catching many in its grasp. The deaths in the cities are huge, while those who are in the outlying areas aren't as bad. The healers of Tinaka work hard, but even they lose members of their clergy.
Salvage teams are needed to clean up ship wrecks near a set of small islands between Taina and Ariella. Any treasure the teams find is theirs, but they have to clean up the debris so ships can get through the channels.
A flu spreads across the world, catching many in its grasp. The deaths in the cities are huge, while those who are in the outlying areas aren't as bad. The healers of Tinaka work hard, but even they lose members of their clergy.
Salvage teams are needed to clean up ship wrecks near a set of small islands between Taina and Ariella. Any treasure the teams find is theirs, but they have to clean up the debris so ships can get through the channels.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 192
Year 192 AC
A wood worker figures out a process to mass make spinning wheels. This makes them more affordable for the common folks, which makes fiber more affordable.
Villages near the northern reaches of Taina report livestock being taken, though there are no tracks to say what is taking them. They reach out for help, hoping perhaps a druid or group of adventurers can help.
A wood worker figures out a process to mass make spinning wheels. This makes them more affordable for the common folks, which makes fiber more affordable.
Villages near the northern reaches of Taina report livestock being taken, though there are no tracks to say what is taking them. They reach out for help, hoping perhaps a druid or group of adventurers can help.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 191
Year 191 AC
A bright star is seen in the sky in the middle of the day, fueling all sorts of rumors. Rumors from Godly intervention, dragons breeding, magic exploding, even the leader of the known world being born. Many scholars speculate on the origins, while many go to mountains in hope of getting a better look at the star.
A bright star is seen in the sky in the middle of the day, fueling all sorts of rumors. Rumors from Godly intervention, dragons breeding, magic exploding, even the leader of the known world being born. Many scholars speculate on the origins, while many go to mountains in hope of getting a better look at the star.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 190
Year 190 AC
Mages experiment with the ability to talk over distances through mirrors. Only the most experienced and powerful mages appear to be able to do it at the moment, but the instructors at the Dragon's Fire plan on doing more research.
Dragons fly in large flocks over the Tsalagi Mountains, though no one knows why. Scholars speculate they are moving, that they might be breeding, or that they might be leaving Taina. No one knows for sure and no one feels brave enough to go find a dragon and ask.
Mages experiment with the ability to talk over distances through mirrors. Only the most experienced and powerful mages appear to be able to do it at the moment, but the instructors at the Dragon's Fire plan on doing more research.
Dragons fly in large flocks over the Tsalagi Mountains, though no one knows why. Scholars speculate they are moving, that they might be breeding, or that they might be leaving Taina. No one knows for sure and no one feels brave enough to go find a dragon and ask.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 189
Year 189 AC
A drought runs through Ariella, with crops dying and many animals dying. Many of those who farm ask for aid from their leaders, but they can do little, either. The leader of Notitia asks for aid from the north. He gets some, in the form of food and mages to clean water, but it costs more then normal, nearly bankrupting the city state.
A drought runs through Ariella, with crops dying and many animals dying. Many of those who farm ask for aid from their leaders, but they can do little, either. The leader of Notitia asks for aid from the north. He gets some, in the form of food and mages to clean water, but it costs more then normal, nearly bankrupting the city state.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 188
Year 188 AC
Lumber prices go up this year because of ogre and other monster attacks at a lot of the logging locations in the Tsalagi Mountains. Nearby cities and towns try to send help, because lumber is so important, but they just aren't enough. A call for adventurers is put forth, with small to large bounties promised for results.
Lumber prices go up this year because of ogre and other monster attacks at a lot of the logging locations in the Tsalagi Mountains. Nearby cities and towns try to send help, because lumber is so important, but they just aren't enough. A call for adventurers is put forth, with small to large bounties promised for results.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 187
Year 187 AC
A small magical battle between two Gods happens off the west coast of Ariella, well out in the ocean. Though no one was sure if anyone was harmed, the blow back was felt across the world. Magic becomes weird and unpredictable for some time after the event and priests were unable to contact any of their Gods during this strange period. The Gods involved are not known, though some speculate Targon and Lokar, but no one is positive.
A small magical battle between two Gods happens off the west coast of Ariella, well out in the ocean. Though no one was sure if anyone was harmed, the blow back was felt across the world. Magic becomes weird and unpredictable for some time after the event and priests were unable to contact any of their Gods during this strange period. The Gods involved are not known, though some speculate Targon and Lokar, but no one is positive.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 186
Year 186 AC
A large city is uncovered in the southern deserts of Ariella. Strange noises and lights are heard and seen, though few have been brave enough to venture into the ruins. There have been several expeditions of brave scholars and adventurers to venture in, but none have returned. The rumors of gold and treasure, though no one has actually returned from the city, are spurring more people to venture in. No one is sure what civilization made the city. Clearly it is from the time of Chaos, though some wonder if it is a city from the future that has been blown into the past because of some great calamity.
A large city is uncovered in the southern deserts of Ariella. Strange noises and lights are heard and seen, though few have been brave enough to venture into the ruins. There have been several expeditions of brave scholars and adventurers to venture in, but none have returned. The rumors of gold and treasure, though no one has actually returned from the city, are spurring more people to venture in. No one is sure what civilization made the city. Clearly it is from the time of Chaos, though some wonder if it is a city from the future that has been blown into the past because of some great calamity.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 185
Year 185 AC
The Gathering occurs this year. Though the reason for the tornadoes is not determined, mages are used to search the grounds ahead of time and then are posted to search all who enter the area. Nothing outward happens, but treaties are affirmed, trading in great quantities occurs and marriages abound.
The Gathering occurs this year. Though the reason for the tornadoes is not determined, mages are used to search the grounds ahead of time and then are posted to search all who enter the area. Nothing outward happens, but treaties are affirmed, trading in great quantities occurs and marriages abound.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 184
Year 184 AC
This years gathering is postponed because of a huge tornado which goes through the town of Gathering. It is odd, for the terrain is not set for tornadoes and many think that a mage or rogue druid caused the damage. Though disappointment at having to wait until the following year to have the gathering is felt, the fact that the mercenaries in the area are being hired to find the magic user still makes them happy and their purses full.
This years gathering is postponed because of a huge tornado which goes through the town of Gathering. It is odd, for the terrain is not set for tornadoes and many think that a mage or rogue druid caused the damage. Though disappointment at having to wait until the following year to have the gathering is felt, the fact that the mercenaries in the area are being hired to find the magic user still makes them happy and their purses full.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 183
Year 183 AC
This year is a mild weather year, bringing on lots of good crops and surpluses. Trade is up, as is banditry, and mercenaries are in high demand.
A gold site is found in one of the major rivers in Ariella and setters rush to mine the gold. Luckily there are no locals, but weird happens occur, making some to wonder if magical creatures are nearby.
This year is a mild weather year, bringing on lots of good crops and surpluses. Trade is up, as is banditry, and mercenaries are in high demand.
A gold site is found in one of the major rivers in Ariella and setters rush to mine the gold. Luckily there are no locals, but weird happens occur, making some to wonder if magical creatures are nearby.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 182
Year 182 AC
Strange lights are seen in the northern reaches of Taina. People go to investigate, scholars, adventurers, and the pious alike, and many have ideas what it might be. Some think it's the hand of the gods, some think its magic. The answer is still unknown.
Strange lights are seen in the northern reaches of Taina. People go to investigate, scholars, adventurers, and the pious alike, and many have ideas what it might be. Some think it's the hand of the gods, some think its magic. The answer is still unknown.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 181
Year 181 AC
A group of warriors near the Dragon's Fire College starts a small warrior's college. They teach basic techniques, how to make armor and weapons and horse training. It is a big hit with many of the ruling class, so they can have well trained guards.
A group of warriors near the Dragon's Fire College starts a small warrior's college. They teach basic techniques, how to make armor and weapons and horse training. It is a big hit with many of the ruling class, so they can have well trained guards.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 180
Year 180 AC
Monsters from the sea surge on to the shore of eastern Taina, killing everything in their path. They have no rhyme or reason to their path, taking no treasure or prisoners, simply killing and heading west in a straight line. Armies are gathered to stop the menace. This year is named the Year of the Sea's Revenge and many lives are lost before the monsters are stopped.
Monsters from the sea surge on to the shore of eastern Taina, killing everything in their path. They have no rhyme or reason to their path, taking no treasure or prisoners, simply killing and heading west in a straight line. Armies are gathered to stop the menace. This year is named the Year of the Sea's Revenge and many lives are lost before the monsters are stopped.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 179
Year 179 AC
A small group of barbarians takes over a several villages and cities in the north, northeast of Karoon and those who lived there and survived are trying to find help to take back their homes and stolen kin.
A small group of barbarians takes over a several villages and cities in the north, northeast of Karoon and those who lived there and survived are trying to find help to take back their homes and stolen kin.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 178
Year 178 AC
A group of bards starts working on a way to get news around the country. They decide to use the runners, but also start working on a magic that may allow people to talk across great distances.
A quick snow melt and heavy rains in the southern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains affects many of the nearby villages and towns, but also uncovers and old mine system. There seems to be little ore or gems, but there are strange writings and equipment discovered near the mouth. None of the locals want to explore much further in, though.
A group of bards starts working on a way to get news around the country. They decide to use the runners, but also start working on a magic that may allow people to talk across great distances.
A quick snow melt and heavy rains in the southern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains affects many of the nearby villages and towns, but also uncovers and old mine system. There seems to be little ore or gems, but there are strange writings and equipment discovered near the mouth. None of the locals want to explore much further in, though.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 177
Year 177 AC
A man, speaking a language no one knows, washes up on the eastern shore of Taina near Marshland, just a little south of Karoon. He clearly was a sailor, but his dress was odd, made of material softer and finer then any had seen. He dies soon after being rescued, but scholars from all over come to see him and his attire before he is laid to rest. No one is sure where he came from and it becomes a large mystery for several years, fueling fireside tales of lost cities in the sea and sending many treasure hunters to their deaths.
A man, speaking a language no one knows, washes up on the eastern shore of Taina near Marshland, just a little south of Karoon. He clearly was a sailor, but his dress was odd, made of material softer and finer then any had seen. He dies soon after being rescued, but scholars from all over come to see him and his attire before he is laid to rest. No one is sure where he came from and it becomes a large mystery for several years, fueling fireside tales of lost cities in the sea and sending many treasure hunters to their deaths.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 176
Year 176 AC
A plague of rabbits runs wild on the plains of Ariella. They eat all the vegetation eaten by other wildlife and livestock. Predators become a problem as they come and eat the hordes of rabbits. Hunters kill as many as they can, but people begin to be sick of rabbit meat.
A stock of amethyst is found in a cave in the southern reaches of Ariella. A group is sent to mine it, but they are not heard of after a few weeks of work. Another group is sent to check in on them, and they are not heard from as well. The nearby cities and villages ask for help in finding out what is going on.
A plague of rabbits runs wild on the plains of Ariella. They eat all the vegetation eaten by other wildlife and livestock. Predators become a problem as they come and eat the hordes of rabbits. Hunters kill as many as they can, but people begin to be sick of rabbit meat.
A stock of amethyst is found in a cave in the southern reaches of Ariella. A group is sent to mine it, but they are not heard of after a few weeks of work. Another group is sent to check in on them, and they are not heard from as well. The nearby cities and villages ask for help in finding out what is going on.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 175
Year 175 AC
This year the crop of apples is so great that the year is called the Year of the Apple. Apple celebrations are held in many places, and even though other foods may be in short of supply, the apple crop sees many villages through the winter.
Dwarves scouting out a vein of tin in the northern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains come upon a tunnel monster that some say are a dragon, some say is a giant worm. The dwarves have not returned to the tunnels but hope they can find some adventurous explorers to clear out the tunnels for them.
This year the crop of apples is so great that the year is called the Year of the Apple. Apple celebrations are held in many places, and even though other foods may be in short of supply, the apple crop sees many villages through the winter.
Dwarves scouting out a vein of tin in the northern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains come upon a tunnel monster that some say are a dragon, some say is a giant worm. The dwarves have not returned to the tunnels but hope they can find some adventurous explorers to clear out the tunnels for them.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 174
Year 174 AC
This year's gathering is grand with two weddings, five duels and a visit from the leader of the small country of Ariella in the south. The leader of Ariella was newly elected and runs his country from the monastery's town. Trade routes are agreed upon and the bigger cities that they run between promise to protect them as best they can.
This year's gathering is grand with two weddings, five duels and a visit from the leader of the small country of Ariella in the south. The leader of Ariella was newly elected and runs his country from the monastery's town. Trade routes are agreed upon and the bigger cities that they run between promise to protect them as best they can.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 173
Year 173 AC
A road building project between Karoon and Sunvale to help promote aid, trading and protection between the two cities begins. They know it will take years to finish, even with magic, but both cities think it's a good idea.
Sea caves are found in North western Taina. Inside is a small band of sea elves and envoys are sent to set up trade and rights to the area. Negotiations will be tricky since few speak the sea elf language and few sea elves speak the common tongue.
A road building project between Karoon and Sunvale to help promote aid, trading and protection between the two cities begins. They know it will take years to finish, even with magic, but both cities think it's a good idea.
Sea caves are found in North western Taina. Inside is a small band of sea elves and envoys are sent to set up trade and rights to the area. Negotiations will be tricky since few speak the sea elf language and few sea elves speak the common tongue.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 172
Year 172 AC
Out of the north come creatures white as snow, covered in fur and as large as ogres. They rampage through nearby villages, killing indiscriminately, and taking off nothing other then livestock. The call for help is sent out for anyone that would aid these small homesteads and villages.
Out of the north come creatures white as snow, covered in fur and as large as ogres. They rampage through nearby villages, killing indiscriminately, and taking off nothing other then livestock. The call for help is sent out for anyone that would aid these small homesteads and villages.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 171
Year 171 AC
A blacksmith sets up shop near the small cove of Brightwater. He begins trade with not only the dwarves but Ariella as well. People begin to send their youth to be trained and to delegations to trade.
A small ruins is found in Areilla about two hundred miles south of the monastery. At least it is small above ground. Below ground is a labyrinth of tunnels and what amounts to a good size city that was abandoned sometime in the far past. No one has explored it fully, for something lurks in its depths.
A blacksmith sets up shop near the small cove of Brightwater. He begins trade with not only the dwarves but Ariella as well. People begin to send their youth to be trained and to delegations to trade.
A small ruins is found in Areilla about two hundred miles south of the monastery. At least it is small above ground. Below ground is a labyrinth of tunnels and what amounts to a good size city that was abandoned sometime in the far past. No one has explored it fully, for something lurks in its depths.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 170
Year 170 AC
Mages develop a milk bottle that keeps the milk cold for a full day. The local dairies use it to deliver milk to nearby homes in the city and the milk will stay good longer.
A typhoon off the west coast of Taina deposits two old ships on the coast near the village of Greenthorne. No one from the nearby area is brave enough to check them out for they fear they are haunted.
Mages develop a milk bottle that keeps the milk cold for a full day. The local dairies use it to deliver milk to nearby homes in the city and the milk will stay good longer.
A typhoon off the west coast of Taina deposits two old ships on the coast near the village of Greenthorne. No one from the nearby area is brave enough to check them out for they fear they are haunted.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 169
Year 169 AC
A crazy little old man introduces a small box which when opened plays music. It is not magic but all mechanical. Some think it is an affront to the Gods, while others think it is wonderful, while still others wonder if they can use the mechanical item for something more nefarious.
A rogue creature is attacking ships in the sea between Ariella and Taina. Many are sent to stop the creature, but either they find no sign or do not return.
A crazy little old man introduces a small box which when opened plays music. It is not magic but all mechanical. Some think it is an affront to the Gods, while others think it is wonderful, while still others wonder if they can use the mechanical item for something more nefarious.
A rogue creature is attacking ships in the sea between Ariella and Taina. Many are sent to stop the creature, but either they find no sign or do not return.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 168
Year 168 AC
This year the largest loom ever is constructed. What special about this loom isn't that it is so large, which does make creating fabric and tapestries easier in a sense, but that it is operated in such a manner it is faster to weave with then older looms. Orders go out for this new loom, making the inventor very rich.
Ogres appear in the north attacking settlements and stealing livestock. Many lives are lost and revenge attacks are planned.
This year the largest loom ever is constructed. What special about this loom isn't that it is so large, which does make creating fabric and tapestries easier in a sense, but that it is operated in such a manner it is faster to weave with then older looms. Orders go out for this new loom, making the inventor very rich.
Ogres appear in the north attacking settlements and stealing livestock. Many lives are lost and revenge attacks are planned.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 167
Year 167 AC
Candle makers create metal molds for the first time, allowing for candles to be made in mass and not have to be tapers which take a long time to make and are very unstable. This makes mages and priests very happy since they have more stable candles to work on their writing with paper.
Dragon's Fire College accepts several members from the monastery of Ariella to their ranks. The idea is to exchange ideas and knowledge with their counterparts. Not all are happy with the acceptance, but no one complains outright.
Candle makers create metal molds for the first time, allowing for candles to be made in mass and not have to be tapers which take a long time to make and are very unstable. This makes mages and priests very happy since they have more stable candles to work on their writing with paper.
Dragon's Fire College accepts several members from the monastery of Ariella to their ranks. The idea is to exchange ideas and knowledge with their counterparts. Not all are happy with the acceptance, but no one complains outright.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 166
Year 166 AC
A magic disease springs up in a small village to the north of Karoon, turning people into animals and magical beings. Mages and priests are called upon to find the source of the problem. The village isn't rich but nearby villages and cities don't want it to spread so are putting a bounty on a cure.
A magic disease springs up in a small village to the north of Karoon, turning people into animals and magical beings. Mages and priests are called upon to find the source of the problem. The village isn't rich but nearby villages and cities don't want it to spread so are putting a bounty on a cure.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 165
Year 165 AC
The descendant of Tharion Thunderhead, or a person claiming to be a descendant of him, demands the leadership of Karoon be given to him. Karl Thunderhead gathers an army to press his demand. The city also hires mercenaries to bolster their ranks. Things look heated, but those who fight wars find great money at just sitting and waiting to fight.
The descendant of Tharion Thunderhead, or a person claiming to be a descendant of him, demands the leadership of Karoon be given to him. Karl Thunderhead gathers an army to press his demand. The city also hires mercenaries to bolster their ranks. Things look heated, but those who fight wars find great money at just sitting and waiting to fight.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 164
Year 164 AC
The year of the gathering has arrived. This year it is so big it spills out of the city onto the plain to the east. Literally hundreds of acres are covered with tents and small camps. So big is the gathering that small trading areas spring up all around the camping areas, so people don't have to go far. Mages and druids are used to bring in enough water for everyone, and everburning rocks are in hot demand for cooking since there is little wood to go around.
The year of the gathering has arrived. This year it is so big it spills out of the city onto the plain to the east. Literally hundreds of acres are covered with tents and small camps. So big is the gathering that small trading areas spring up all around the camping areas, so people don't have to go far. Mages and druids are used to bring in enough water for everyone, and everburning rocks are in hot demand for cooking since there is little wood to go around.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Robots and Learning
This weekend I took my FTC team to their local competition. For those who do not know FTC is a competition where the kids 7th to 12th grade build 18 inch by 18 inch by 18 inch robot (which may expand) to do certain challenges in 2 and 1/2 minutes. Part of it is driving, but part of it is programming the robot to work on its own for 30 seconds. It's a long haul to build the robot and get it up and running, especially when you are working with teenagers, but it is fun as well. They learn about gear ratios, wiring, torque, all sorts of engineering stuff as well as how to present themselves. Our team was doing great (some where between 2nd and 6th out of 26 teams for most of the game), but on our 5th and last run the robot decided it didn't want to talk to the drive brain and we fell flat our face. Though the kids were disappointed, (understandably so), we took it as a learning moment. What needed to be checked before we went on the field? Who should have been in charge of that? What could we have done differently? We encouraged them not to blame anyone, because crud happens and insisted they did way better then in the past. At the very least, we lost nothing on the playing field during play.... there is a long tradition of leaper bots in our competitions. But the take away we wanted them to see was they had fun at the competition and they learned not only from their mistakes and things that went well, but they learned from the other teams as well. My girls are chatty, as are some of my boys, and they were talking it up with a lot of kids. Which is the other point of these competitions. Getting kids who like the same things to get together, talk over their ideas, and realize that being a "nerd" is not only fun, but are cool, as well!
Have a great day and pass on the fun!
Have a great day and pass on the fun!
Monday, January 23, 2017
Exciting Times
I'm taking this week off for preparations for our Robot Team going to their FTC competition. It's taking a bit of my time, for some reason, and I'll be back to my fun writing next week. Have a great week!
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 163
Year 163 AC
A council of priests is called in Gathering to decide on common rules, such as behavior between orders and if there will be any reciprocal help between orders. Hundreds come, along with many mercenaries to protect the priests. There are some scuffles and a few deaths, but many rules are hammered out.
A council of priests is called in Gathering to decide on common rules, such as behavior between orders and if there will be any reciprocal help between orders. Hundreds come, along with many mercenaries to protect the priests. There are some scuffles and a few deaths, but many rules are hammered out.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 162
Year 162 AC
Rumors of an underground school for wizards spread. Though mages are tolerated, or even loved, in areas, since they revere the Gods of Light and Neutrality, wizards are reviled for revering the Dark Gods and casting spells of necromancy and other dark magics. Wizard hunters and small groups of adventurers go in search of this "school".
Rumors of an underground school for wizards spread. Though mages are tolerated, or even loved, in areas, since they revere the Gods of Light and Neutrality, wizards are reviled for revering the Dark Gods and casting spells of necromancy and other dark magics. Wizard hunters and small groups of adventurers go in search of this "school".
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 161
Year 161 AC
A lost city is found underground far north of Karoon. Many adventurers go forth in hopes of treasure and knowledge, many being hired by scholars. Few leave the city alive, if at all. There are rumors of monsters and demons, but no concrete information on what kills so many.
A lost city is found underground far north of Karoon. Many adventurers go forth in hopes of treasure and knowledge, many being hired by scholars. Few leave the city alive, if at all. There are rumors of monsters and demons, but no concrete information on what kills so many.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 160
Year 160 AC
A meteor falls near Sunvale, leaving a huge crater and debris which covers miles around. In the center adventurers find a special metal that is dubbed "Star Metal" and makes fine magic weapons. Many go to the site to discover it's secrets.
A meteor falls near Sunvale, leaving a huge crater and debris which covers miles around. In the center adventurers find a special metal that is dubbed "Star Metal" and makes fine magic weapons. Many go to the site to discover it's secrets.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 159
Year 159 AC
The richer people around Taina start sending their youngsters to the Dragon's Fire college on more regular basis to learn history, writing, and accounting so they can help their cities better.
Strange wind creatures are spotted on the plains of Ariella. Many scholars and adventurers go to see what they may be or what they may mean.
The richer people around Taina start sending their youngsters to the Dragon's Fire college on more regular basis to learn history, writing, and accounting so they can help their cities better.
Strange wind creatures are spotted on the plains of Ariella. Many scholars and adventurers go to see what they may be or what they may mean.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 158
Year 158 AC
The water ways of the oceans of Northern Taina actually freeze over. Adventurous souls explore the frozen waste land, some finding some quite extraordinary finds, such as unknown islands, animals, and a type of crystal found no where else. Some make a fortune scouring the frozen wastes for such finds.
The water ways of the oceans of Northern Taina actually freeze over. Adventurous souls explore the frozen waste land, some finding some quite extraordinary finds, such as unknown islands, animals, and a type of crystal found no where else. Some make a fortune scouring the frozen wastes for such finds.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 157
Year 157 AC
Dragon's Fire starts a school for Adventurers. The school simply teaches wilderness survival, small magics to the slightly inclined toward the arcane, and how to bargain for supplies. Though slow to take off, the school is accepted world wide as useful and a good addition to the starting of an adventuring career.
Dragon's Fire starts a school for Adventurers. The school simply teaches wilderness survival, small magics to the slightly inclined toward the arcane, and how to bargain for supplies. Though slow to take off, the school is accepted world wide as useful and a good addition to the starting of an adventuring career.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 156
Year 156 AC
Snow sweeps through Taina, burying many of the small villages near the Tsalagi Mountains. Mages and priests go out and try to help and the call for adventurers to bring in supplies for these small villages go outs. Many die, but people come together to help each other through the mess.
Snow sweeps through Taina, burying many of the small villages near the Tsalagi Mountains. Mages and priests go out and try to help and the call for adventurers to bring in supplies for these small villages go outs. Many die, but people come together to help each other through the mess.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 155
Year 155 AC
A group of mercenaries, named the Thunder Spears, takes it upon themselves to police the eastern half of Taina. For the most part they are fair, but they do take a heavy hand in some areas and take property when they have no right. Some of the area leaders want them put down or out of the area.
A group of mercenaries, named the Thunder Spears, takes it upon themselves to police the eastern half of Taina. For the most part they are fair, but they do take a heavy hand in some areas and take property when they have no right. Some of the area leaders want them put down or out of the area.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 154
Year 154 AC
This year's gathering is huge. Representatives from the monks of Ariella come to sign a treaty with the mages of Dragon's Fire to share knowledge for the betterment of all of Martapa. A wall has been built around the town of Gathering proper and a small keep is set in case there is any incursions from ogres in the years that the Great Gathering does not occur. Each of the major cities promises to staff the city with a score of men each and provide for their keep and pay so the city can remain safe since it has become so important to the entirety of Taina.
This year's gathering is huge. Representatives from the monks of Ariella come to sign a treaty with the mages of Dragon's Fire to share knowledge for the betterment of all of Martapa. A wall has been built around the town of Gathering proper and a small keep is set in case there is any incursions from ogres in the years that the Great Gathering does not occur. Each of the major cities promises to staff the city with a score of men each and provide for their keep and pay so the city can remain safe since it has become so important to the entirety of Taina.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 153
Year 153 AC
A score of lycanthorpes are spotted in the south west region of Taina. Priests of Wesa ask for help in taking care of them before they become an issue and over run the nearby villages. Because they are not organized like some churches, the priests of Wesa need all the help they can get.
A score of lycanthorpes are spotted in the south west region of Taina. Priests of Wesa ask for help in taking care of them before they become an issue and over run the nearby villages. Because they are not organized like some churches, the priests of Wesa need all the help they can get.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 152
Year 152 AC
A new bizarre is set up in Gathering to sell magical items, such as lightstones, heated water basins, even floating carts. At first mages are not happy to see their magic on sale like typical household items. But as time passes they see how it makes peoples lives so much easier and take advantage of such market places.
A dragon carcass is found near Karoon and mages and scholars come to the area to study the body and to determine what may have killed the dragon.
A new bizarre is set up in Gathering to sell magical items, such as lightstones, heated water basins, even floating carts. At first mages are not happy to see their magic on sale like typical household items. But as time passes they see how it makes peoples lives so much easier and take advantage of such market places.
A dragon carcass is found near Karoon and mages and scholars come to the area to study the body and to determine what may have killed the dragon.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 151
Year 151 AC
The Dragon's Fire College sets up small outposts through out Taina, hoping to have a better educated population. These outposts teach all local children, and adults, how to read and tally numbers. Those who show promise are tutored in more advance subjects.
More permanent roads begin to go in between the major cities of Taina. A lot of the work is done by mages, paid for by a merchant tax, but some work is done by workers, which helps the economy.
The Dragon's Fire College sets up small outposts through out Taina, hoping to have a better educated population. These outposts teach all local children, and adults, how to read and tally numbers. Those who show promise are tutored in more advance subjects.
More permanent roads begin to go in between the major cities of Taina. A lot of the work is done by mages, paid for by a merchant tax, but some work is done by workers, which helps the economy.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Expanded Time For After Chaos (AC) Part 150
Year 150 AC
A new type of magic spell is discovered. This type of magic allows translocation of people over long distance. Only a few can perform the magic and the magic takes a lot out of the user. More study is going to occur at the Dragon's Fire, since this type of magic will be very helpful if wide spread.
A new type of magic spell is discovered. This type of magic allows translocation of people over long distance. Only a few can perform the magic and the magic takes a lot out of the user. More study is going to occur at the Dragon's Fire, since this type of magic will be very helpful if wide spread.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 149
Year 149 AC
An ice storm passes between the Dwarven Islands and Taina mainland, causing the bay to freeze in spots enough for people to actually walk the miles between the Islands and mainland. There are impromptu celebrations and trading and though the dwarves like to be pretty isolationist, they enjoy the small trading and get togethers. Several trading pacts are made, but mostly it's just a social opportunity brought to them by the weather.
An ice storm passes between the Dwarven Islands and Taina mainland, causing the bay to freeze in spots enough for people to actually walk the miles between the Islands and mainland. There are impromptu celebrations and trading and though the dwarves like to be pretty isolationist, they enjoy the small trading and get togethers. Several trading pacts are made, but mostly it's just a social opportunity brought to them by the weather.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 148
Year 148 AC
A gathering of Akicitia occurs in the southern reaches of Ariella. Clan hunting grounds are decided upon, gathering rights are discussed and apprentices are exchanged to expand knowledge. Weddings are a big part of the gathering along with tall tale telling. This is only open to those of the clans, including any non-Akicitia who have been adopted into the clans.
A gathering of Akicitia occurs in the southern reaches of Ariella. Clan hunting grounds are decided upon, gathering rights are discussed and apprentices are exchanged to expand knowledge. Weddings are a big part of the gathering along with tall tale telling. This is only open to those of the clans, including any non-Akicitia who have been adopted into the clans.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 147
Year 147 AC
A farmer near Gathering claims to have a chicken that lays golden eggs. After such claims he is attacked, the "chicken" stolen and now he is looking for someone to find the "chicken" for him.
Weather is so unpredictable between Taina and Ariella that trade is almost nonexistent for most of the year. The lack of trade causes shortages and hardships for many.
A farmer near Gathering claims to have a chicken that lays golden eggs. After such claims he is attacked, the "chicken" stolen and now he is looking for someone to find the "chicken" for him.
Weather is so unpredictable between Taina and Ariella that trade is almost nonexistent for most of the year. The lack of trade causes shortages and hardships for many.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 146
Year 146 AC
There is a small village of people discovered on the northern most coast of Taina who seem unaware of the rest of the world. They act as if magic is not normal, where as it is the most normal thing in Martapa, and think it's still the times of the ogres ruling. They do not take kindly to strangers and don't like to talk, even though many are coming to search nearby ruins for treasure and knowledge.
There is a small village of people discovered on the northern most coast of Taina who seem unaware of the rest of the world. They act as if magic is not normal, where as it is the most normal thing in Martapa, and think it's still the times of the ogres ruling. They do not take kindly to strangers and don't like to talk, even though many are coming to search nearby ruins for treasure and knowledge.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 145
Year 145 AC
A huge snow storm traps the leaders of the Sunvale in the Tsalagi Mountains. Rescue crews are sent to try and get them free.
A dragon is seen in southern Ariella. The monks travel south in hopes of finding the dragon.
A huge snow storm traps the leaders of the Sunvale in the Tsalagi Mountains. Rescue crews are sent to try and get them free.
A dragon is seen in southern Ariella. The monks travel south in hopes of finding the dragon.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 144
Year 144 AC
The year of the grand gathering is here. Treaties, marriages and trade agreements are made. The trading company, Thunder Growing, begins to make stations in all the major cities and are looking for guards, mages, and traders to help make it grow. Ogres are sighted near the northern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains.
The year of the grand gathering is here. Treaties, marriages and trade agreements are made. The trading company, Thunder Growing, begins to make stations in all the major cities and are looking for guards, mages, and traders to help make it grow. Ogres are sighted near the northern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 143
Year 143 AC
A total eclipse of the sun draws all sorts to holy sites and to churches. Many are worried that the Gods are mad at the mortals of the world. Scholars try to send out the message that the eclipse is a normal occurrence. The churches try to bring solace to their followers but less reputable people try to take advantage of the eclipse. Some mages believe it is a magical time where magic is more powerful and magic items made during this time are even more magical.
A total eclipse of the sun draws all sorts to holy sites and to churches. Many are worried that the Gods are mad at the mortals of the world. Scholars try to send out the message that the eclipse is a normal occurrence. The churches try to bring solace to their followers but less reputable people try to take advantage of the eclipse. Some mages believe it is a magical time where magic is more powerful and magic items made during this time are even more magical.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 142
Year 142 AC
A small village on the edge of an ancient village is over run with scared fairy dragons. The druids of the area don't know what is wrong, but they are asking adventurers to search the woods for what is frightening the little dragons.
A small village on the edge of an ancient village is over run with scared fairy dragons. The druids of the area don't know what is wrong, but they are asking adventurers to search the woods for what is frightening the little dragons.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 141
Year 141 AC
Rains sweep across Ariella, bringing flooding and death. Yet in the north in Taina it is a huge drought. Weather mages try to see if any magic is involved, but can't determine if there is.
Rains sweep across Ariella, bringing flooding and death. Yet in the north in Taina it is a huge drought. Weather mages try to see if any magic is involved, but can't determine if there is.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 140
Year 140 AC
Magical items, such as lightstones, flame-less torches, enchanted bowls to keep food fresh and the like become available to all. They are still expensive, but they become quite common place. Businesses expand and trade becomes rampant.
Magical items, such as lightstones, flame-less torches, enchanted bowls to keep food fresh and the like become available to all. They are still expensive, but they become quite common place. Businesses expand and trade becomes rampant.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 139
Year 139 AC
A dragon is spotted near the city of Varanath. Pilgrimages begin, in hopes of seeing the dragon again. The clerics of Catiana swarm the city, for the dragon is the child of their god. Mercenaries are hired to get pilgrims to and from places and to protect the small city.
A dragon is spotted near the city of Varanath. Pilgrimages begin, in hopes of seeing the dragon again. The clerics of Catiana swarm the city, for the dragon is the child of their god. Mercenaries are hired to get pilgrims to and from places and to protect the small city.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 138
Year 138 AC
A deep series of caves are found in southern Ariella. Many adventures go seeking treasure and monsters, many do not return. There are rumors of dragons, ogres and other horrible creatures wandering the halls of this natural made maze.
A deep series of caves are found in southern Ariella. Many adventures go seeking treasure and monsters, many do not return. There are rumors of dragons, ogres and other horrible creatures wandering the halls of this natural made maze.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 137
Year 137 AC
A healer is sought to try and allow the royal couple of City of Vandez to conceive. They are not sure who is incapable, but they think that an early childhood injury to Lady Vera may be the cause so they are hoping a healer will be able to make things right. They are willing to pay quite a lot to have this happen.
A healer is sought to try and allow the royal couple of City of Vandez to conceive. They are not sure who is incapable, but they think that an early childhood injury to Lady Vera may be the cause so they are hoping a healer will be able to make things right. They are willing to pay quite a lot to have this happen.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 136
Year 136 AC
A man wanders the country side in western Taina saying that on the Fall Equinox that men and women should put out goodies for the dead so that they will not haunt the village, home, or city that the goodies are put out in. Some of the people he tells think it's silly, but do it anyway, then make a celebration of it, giving the dead food, but sharing the banquet with the whole village. In years to come it becomes a huge celebration and time to remember those who have passed, even if that wasn't why the man wanted them to honor the dead.
A man wanders the country side in western Taina saying that on the Fall Equinox that men and women should put out goodies for the dead so that they will not haunt the village, home, or city that the goodies are put out in. Some of the people he tells think it's silly, but do it anyway, then make a celebration of it, giving the dead food, but sharing the banquet with the whole village. In years to come it becomes a huge celebration and time to remember those who have passed, even if that wasn't why the man wanted them to honor the dead.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 135
Year 135 AC
A ghost ship is seen between the Dwarven Islands and the mainland. When ever it is spotted, ships crews suffer some disease or ships crash into near by rocks. Trade between the mainland and Dwarven Islands slow.
A strange little animal is found in the jungles of southern Ariella. Standing about three feet tall, standing on their back feet with clawed forefeet. They are predators and hunt in packs. They are causing issues with the local farm and wildlife and the local population is looking for help to take them out. Scholars also want to study them so are looking for escorts, as well.
A ghost ship is seen between the Dwarven Islands and the mainland. When ever it is spotted, ships crews suffer some disease or ships crash into near by rocks. Trade between the mainland and Dwarven Islands slow.
A strange little animal is found in the jungles of southern Ariella. Standing about three feet tall, standing on their back feet with clawed forefeet. They are predators and hunt in packs. They are causing issues with the local farm and wildlife and the local population is looking for help to take them out. Scholars also want to study them so are looking for escorts, as well.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 134
Year 134 AC
The Great Gathering occurs this year. Treaties are made and there is an idea of splitting up regions under a single ruler each. Each area says they will talk with the other leaders and see what the consensus is for the next gathering. People think it will be easier to raise troops against enemies such as ogres and other monsters. Also the roads would be easier to maintain which would make trade better and enrich everyone.
The Great Gathering occurs this year. Treaties are made and there is an idea of splitting up regions under a single ruler each. Each area says they will talk with the other leaders and see what the consensus is for the next gathering. People think it will be easier to raise troops against enemies such as ogres and other monsters. Also the roads would be easier to maintain which would make trade better and enrich everyone.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 133
Year 133 AC
Mages at Dragon's Fire create talking stones. These stones allowed people to talk across battle fields to coordinate battles more effectively, for people to speak to a large group, or for captains to speak to the dock to avoid collisions. Though they are hard to make, and thus expensive, people are lined up to get these magic stones.
Mages at Dragon's Fire create talking stones. These stones allowed people to talk across battle fields to coordinate battles more effectively, for people to speak to a large group, or for captains to speak to the dock to avoid collisions. Though they are hard to make, and thus expensive, people are lined up to get these magic stones.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 132
Year 132 AC
This year the school of healers at the Dragon Fire's school discovers a magic to heal bones without opening a patient up. The healing magic is spread through out the lands in hopes of saving more people from a life time of pain and disfigurement. There are worries that such magic can also be used to break bones and kill people.
This year the school of healers at the Dragon Fire's school discovers a magic to heal bones without opening a patient up. The healing magic is spread through out the lands in hopes of saving more people from a life time of pain and disfigurement. There are worries that such magic can also be used to break bones and kill people.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 131
Year 131 AC
Wild big cats seem to be roaming in packs, which is not natural, and the druids seem confused as to why they are doing so. Some of the "packs" are attacking outlying villages and livestock and they are looking for adventurers to look into the issue so more people and livestock are not lost.
Wild big cats seem to be roaming in packs, which is not natural, and the druids seem confused as to why they are doing so. Some of the "packs" are attacking outlying villages and livestock and they are looking for adventurers to look into the issue so more people and livestock are not lost.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 130
Year 130 AC
The spring rains bring flooding, causing people to head for higher ground. In doing so, they encounter wildlife and monsters. Many have to try and hire adventurers and mercenaries to protect them while they wait for the waters to recede.
The spring rains bring flooding, causing people to head for higher ground. In doing so, they encounter wildlife and monsters. Many have to try and hire adventurers and mercenaries to protect them while they wait for the waters to recede.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 129
Year 129 AC
A treat called Cocoa is brought from the tropical islands off the west coast of Ariella. Though available only for those of the highest means, people love the treat. Whole boat loads and caravans are commissioned to travel through Ariella and Taina. Guards for such caravans are needed and bandits are rampant.
A treat called Cocoa is brought from the tropical islands off the west coast of Ariella. Though available only for those of the highest means, people love the treat. Whole boat loads and caravans are commissioned to travel through Ariella and Taina. Guards for such caravans are needed and bandits are rampant.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 128
Year 128 AC
A large bay of clams with black pearls is found. Local lords fight over the rights, while they all hire men to protect the area from poachers.
Fairies are seen in a glade near Karoon. They do not seem to be harming anyone, but many wonder why the magical creatures are there.
A large bay of clams with black pearls is found. Local lords fight over the rights, while they all hire men to protect the area from poachers.
Fairies are seen in a glade near Karoon. They do not seem to be harming anyone, but many wonder why the magical creatures are there.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 127
Year 127 AC
A ship almost as large of as a small manor is washed up on the shores near the bay of Calabay on the west coast. There are many different and odd items on the ship and there are survivors, but they run away from those who approach the boat. The local lords ask for adventurers to find the survivors and perhaps poke around the boat more to see where it came from.
A ship almost as large of as a small manor is washed up on the shores near the bay of Calabay on the west coast. There are many different and odd items on the ship and there are survivors, but they run away from those who approach the boat. The local lords ask for adventurers to find the survivors and perhaps poke around the boat more to see where it came from.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 126
Year 126 AC
This year is marred with magic going haywire, nature letting loose, and the black knights continuing to rampage across the country side. Parts of Dragon's Fire are singed when magic turns a little unpredictable, but they manage to only lose one student during the whole incident. Great tornados hit eastern Taina and a hurricane hits the eastern coast. The black knights still have not been stopped and no one is any closer to knowing where they have come from.
This year is marred with magic going haywire, nature letting loose, and the black knights continuing to rampage across the country side. Parts of Dragon's Fire are singed when magic turns a little unpredictable, but they manage to only lose one student during the whole incident. Great tornados hit eastern Taina and a hurricane hits the eastern coast. The black knights still have not been stopped and no one is any closer to knowing where they have come from.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 125
Year 125 AC
A war horde of black armored knights roams the countryside, attacking peasant farms and heavily protected city alike. No one seems safe. The rulers of the areas hit get together to try and form a defense, but they have no idea where the knights are coming from, who they are or what they want. Adventurers are needed to root out the source of the problem and are offered great rewards if they can.
A war horde of black armored knights roams the countryside, attacking peasant farms and heavily protected city alike. No one seems safe. The rulers of the areas hit get together to try and form a defense, but they have no idea where the knights are coming from, who they are or what they want. Adventurers are needed to root out the source of the problem and are offered great rewards if they can.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 124
Year 124 AC
The year of the Gathering arrives and the village of Gathering has become the city of Gathering. The rich live in the grand inns in the town and those of lesser status live in tents in a huge field set aside for such thing. Weddings are performed, alliances are secured and trade deals are made. Mercenaries are in high demand as are apprentices looking for masters.
The year of the Gathering arrives and the village of Gathering has become the city of Gathering. The rich live in the grand inns in the town and those of lesser status live in tents in a huge field set aside for such thing. Weddings are performed, alliances are secured and trade deals are made. Mercenaries are in high demand as are apprentices looking for masters.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 123
Year 123 AC
Dragon's Fire expands once more to include a small wing for bards. Though most are not magical, they do keep lots of knowledge about magic and magical items. Those who want to spread their knowledge come quickly to help set up that wing of the school.
Dragon's Fire expands once more to include a small wing for bards. Though most are not magical, they do keep lots of knowledge about magic and magical items. Those who want to spread their knowledge come quickly to help set up that wing of the school.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 122
Year 122 AC
The discovery of a language no scholar knows of turns into scholars hiring adventurers to scourer the world in search of more of this language. The language project continues, but many scholars are holding their breath to figure out this old, yet new, language.
The discovery of a language no scholar knows of turns into scholars hiring adventurers to scourer the world in search of more of this language. The language project continues, but many scholars are holding their breath to figure out this old, yet new, language.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 121
Year 121 AC
Runner stations are set up between many of the major cities on the eastern side of Taina. Smaller stations are set up for the runners to sleep in if it's a long stretch and larger ones that are staffed to tend to the runners and serve as a runner hub. The money from the fees to run messages along with the local lords support make sure the runners are kept well.
Runner stations are set up between many of the major cities on the eastern side of Taina. Smaller stations are set up for the runners to sleep in if it's a long stretch and larger ones that are staffed to tend to the runners and serve as a runner hub. The money from the fees to run messages along with the local lords support make sure the runners are kept well.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 120
Year 120 AC
The Monks of Ariella and the mages at Dragon's Fire collaborate on working on language dictionaries so that no language is forgotten. This project is scheduled to take years and the scholars are working in both Dragon's Fire school and the monastery. Many of the local rulers are pleased with the endeavor and some are even donating to the cause. Adventurers, who come upon random knowledge, are asked to contribute anything they may have.
The Monks of Ariella and the mages at Dragon's Fire collaborate on working on language dictionaries so that no language is forgotten. This project is scheduled to take years and the scholars are working in both Dragon's Fire school and the monastery. Many of the local rulers are pleased with the endeavor and some are even donating to the cause. Adventurers, who come upon random knowledge, are asked to contribute anything they may have.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 119
Year 119 AC
The Lord of the City of Daratone, near Sunvale, is dying. He sends people out to find magical cures or some healer that may be able to slow his disease. There are rumors of a spring that will cure all aliments and he begs mercenaries and adventurers to return with the magical water.
The Lord of the City of Daratone, near Sunvale, is dying. He sends people out to find magical cures or some healer that may be able to slow his disease. There are rumors of a spring that will cure all aliments and he begs mercenaries and adventurers to return with the magical water.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 118
Year 118 AC
Rumors of a lost island off the coast of the Dwarven Islands which reappeared start to spread. There are rumors of treasure, lost civilizations and a race of people never seen before. Captains avoid the area, but adventures try hard to get there as quickly as possible.
Rumors of a lost island off the coast of the Dwarven Islands which reappeared start to spread. There are rumors of treasure, lost civilizations and a race of people never seen before. Captains avoid the area, but adventures try hard to get there as quickly as possible.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 117
Year 117 AC
The Princess and Prince of the Ancient Elves, Daphnia and Trenton, are born in this year. The double birth, which is difficult for Queen Valonia, is seen as a blessing. There is a year long celebration in the kingdom of the Ancient Elves and diplomats are sent to all corners of the globe to announce their birth.
The Princess and Prince of the Ancient Elves, Daphnia and Trenton, are born in this year. The double birth, which is difficult for Queen Valonia, is seen as a blessing. There is a year long celebration in the kingdom of the Ancient Elves and diplomats are sent to all corners of the globe to announce their birth.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 116
Year 116 AC
Magical creatures, unicorns, sprites, fairies, leprechauns, etc., run rampant through out the world. Some cause havoc, some bring good fortune. Some people are led to their deaths, others are led to caves full of treasure. The results are random, but many people are helped, and just as many are harmed. This year is nick named the year of Strange Magic.
Magical creatures, unicorns, sprites, fairies, leprechauns, etc., run rampant through out the world. Some cause havoc, some bring good fortune. Some people are led to their deaths, others are led to caves full of treasure. The results are random, but many people are helped, and just as many are harmed. This year is nick named the year of Strange Magic.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 115
Year 115 AC
Theran Gryphon begins the wall around his small, though growing, village. He also goes to the nearby Akicitia clans and negotiates trade for things the village can't make or grow, like furs, wild herbs and game and metals. The monks watch him with growing awe and concern, not certain if he is trying to conquer the area or truly help the people around the monastery.
Theran Gryphon begins the wall around his small, though growing, village. He also goes to the nearby Akicitia clans and negotiates trade for things the village can't make or grow, like furs, wild herbs and game and metals. The monks watch him with growing awe and concern, not certain if he is trying to conquer the area or truly help the people around the monastery.
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