Thursday, May 18, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 214
This year's Gathering is huge. People from all over Taina come, as well as a delegation from Ariella, a clan of Akicitia, and even a delegation of winged elves. The Gathering lasts for a whole month, with so many strange delegations showing up. Treaties are made between the southern cities of Taina and that of Notitia in Ariella. Trade is brisk and many trade agreements are made.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 213
Year 213 AC
This year is unusually quiet. Though there are some advances in magic to help move larger pieces of stone and the like, and no major wars, skirmishes or attacks occurs. It is a good crop year and trade is good, so many mercenaries for guards are in high demand.
This year is unusually quiet. Though there are some advances in magic to help move larger pieces of stone and the like, and no major wars, skirmishes or attacks occurs. It is a good crop year and trade is good, so many mercenaries for guards are in high demand.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 212
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.
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.
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.
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