Year 65 AC
Spice trains from Ariella start to travel on a regular basis from the port near Karoon all the way west to Stormvale, and from Greenthorne all the way to Merryweather and everywhere north and south. The owners hope they were gain more travel routes and more customers as time goes on.
A sea monster is seen off the northeastern coast of Ariella and take out several ships traveling near there. It's rumored the sea monster may be a dragon hording gold.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 64
Year 64 AC
This year's grand meeting stretches for almost a month. There is even a raid on the meeting area by bandits but a band of adventurers repels the attack. A treaty is made between Sunvale and Karoon, sealed by the marriage of a cousin of Sunvale's leader and a cousin of Karoon's leader. Dwarves come to this grand meeting and sell good dwarven goods. Rumors are that elves will come to the next grand meeting. Lots of mercenaries are hired to cover the caravans. Several permanent inns are made in the small hollow where they meet, which has been named Stormvale for the random storms that pass through the area.
This year's grand meeting stretches for almost a month. There is even a raid on the meeting area by bandits but a band of adventurers repels the attack. A treaty is made between Sunvale and Karoon, sealed by the marriage of a cousin of Sunvale's leader and a cousin of Karoon's leader. Dwarves come to this grand meeting and sell good dwarven goods. Rumors are that elves will come to the next grand meeting. Lots of mercenaries are hired to cover the caravans. Several permanent inns are made in the small hollow where they meet, which has been named Stormvale for the random storms that pass through the area.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 63
Year 63 AC
The fishing village of Calabay rescues several large whales that beach themselves, though they butcher the few that did not live. In doing so the sea elves grant them a boon. The sea elves chose to guide the ships of Calabay to good fishing areas for the rest of the year.
A monster of unknown origin is found deep in the bowls of the dwarven mines on the Dwarven Islands. Help in stopping the monster is sought.
The fishing village of Calabay rescues several large whales that beach themselves, though they butcher the few that did not live. In doing so the sea elves grant them a boon. The sea elves chose to guide the ships of Calabay to good fishing areas for the rest of the year.
A monster of unknown origin is found deep in the bowls of the dwarven mines on the Dwarven Islands. Help in stopping the monster is sought.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 62
Year 62 AC
It is a boon year for fishing. Dried fish is shipped everywhere in the known world. Even the poor in fishing ports eat well this year. Because of that, the rich send off expeditions to find buried treasure and forgotten cities, causing an expansion of adventuring groups. There are some tiffs here and there, but it is an interesting year of discovery.
It is a boon year for fishing. Dried fish is shipped everywhere in the known world. Even the poor in fishing ports eat well this year. Because of that, the rich send off expeditions to find buried treasure and forgotten cities, causing an expansion of adventuring groups. There are some tiffs here and there, but it is an interesting year of discovery.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 61
Year 61 AC
Akicitia tribes meet for their yearly gathering, but are attacked by Tsula for no reason. The leaders of the Akicitia fear that the Tsula were cursed by some wizard and are searching for the source. They call for aid in the search.
The monks of Ariella are putting together an expedition to search some ruins to the south of their home.
Akicitia tribes meet for their yearly gathering, but are attacked by Tsula for no reason. The leaders of the Akicitia fear that the Tsula were cursed by some wizard and are searching for the source. They call for aid in the search.
The monks of Ariella are putting together an expedition to search some ruins to the south of their home.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 60
Year 60 AC
A ship washes up on the east coast of Taina. It is like no other ship anyone has seen. The lines are sleek, the sails are made of material never seen before. The equipment, though familiar, is not the same as most ships in the known world. The few dead that are found in the wreckage are small men, none reaching over five and half feet, with dark hair and slanted eyes, and a light tan skin. Scholars and shipwrights from around Taina come to sift through the wreckage.
A ship washes up on the east coast of Taina. It is like no other ship anyone has seen. The lines are sleek, the sails are made of material never seen before. The equipment, though familiar, is not the same as most ships in the known world. The few dead that are found in the wreckage are small men, none reaching over five and half feet, with dark hair and slanted eyes, and a light tan skin. Scholars and shipwrights from around Taina come to sift through the wreckage.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 59
Year 59 AC
A mysterious disease kills hundreds of house cats in the city of Landshire. There is no real rhyme or reason to their deaths. But the after affects are devastating. Rats become more prevalent and a plague sweeps through the city, killing thousands. Rat catchers are working over time and more house cats are brought in and loved greatly as they all kill rats to near extinction and the plague subsides near the winter solstice.
A mysterious disease kills hundreds of house cats in the city of Landshire. There is no real rhyme or reason to their deaths. But the after affects are devastating. Rats become more prevalent and a plague sweeps through the city, killing thousands. Rat catchers are working over time and more house cats are brought in and loved greatly as they all kill rats to near extinction and the plague subsides near the winter solstice.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 58
Year 58 AC
A total solar eclipse sends many people into a frenzy. Some think it's the end of the world, some think it's a punishment from the Gods. The learned try to point out it's a natural occurrence. This is a strong magical time and many magical items are made at this time and other not so benign activities occur during the eclipse. In some places the people, such as the monks in Ariella, know of it's coming and plan activities around it.
A total solar eclipse sends many people into a frenzy. Some think it's the end of the world, some think it's a punishment from the Gods. The learned try to point out it's a natural occurrence. This is a strong magical time and many magical items are made at this time and other not so benign activities occur during the eclipse. In some places the people, such as the monks in Ariella, know of it's coming and plan activities around it.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 57
Year 57 AC
A school near the Tsalagi Mountains named Dragon's Fire for mages is opened. There are three students the first year, but they hope to expand to let anyone who wants to learn the Arcane to do so. The priests of Targon from the near by temple are helping with the effort.
A man claiming to know the will of the Gods wanders Ariella, hoping to gain followers to his cause. Some call him crazy, some call him just a charlatan wanting money, others seek to kill him.
A school near the Tsalagi Mountains named Dragon's Fire for mages is opened. There are three students the first year, but they hope to expand to let anyone who wants to learn the Arcane to do so. The priests of Targon from the near by temple are helping with the effort.
A man claiming to know the will of the Gods wanders Ariella, hoping to gain followers to his cause. Some call him crazy, some call him just a charlatan wanting money, others seek to kill him.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 56
Year 56 AC
A drought hits southern Ariella. Sand storms run through the area and reveal a buried city. Adventurers swarm the area in search of treasure and forgotten knowledge. Bandits abound as do stories of vast riches. Many people disappear, but even the monks are willing to pay for any information that is found with in.
A drought hits southern Ariella. Sand storms run through the area and reveal a buried city. Adventurers swarm the area in search of treasure and forgotten knowledge. Bandits abound as do stories of vast riches. Many people disappear, but even the monks are willing to pay for any information that is found with in.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 55
Year 55 AC
A blacksmith of great fame rises in Karoon and many come to request his services. He becomes so swamped he has to hire people to help him, but he oversees every piece. Worried about being kidnapped he hires mercenaries to protect him.
A large pack of wolves are seen many times in the mid range of the Tsalagi Mountains. Farmers are worried so nearby lords are offering a reward for their killing.
A blacksmith of great fame rises in Karoon and many come to request his services. He becomes so swamped he has to hire people to help him, but he oversees every piece. Worried about being kidnapped he hires mercenaries to protect him.
A large pack of wolves are seen many times in the mid range of the Tsalagi Mountains. Farmers are worried so nearby lords are offering a reward for their killing.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 54
Year 54 AC
The Great Gathering happens this year. There are many people traveling, so mercenaries are in great demand for caravan protection. The topics to be discussed are a standing army for protection against the growing country of Ariella, bandits, pirates and ogres, trade sanctions, taxes, and borders. The Gathering lasts for three weeks and many treaties and marriage alliances are made.
The Great Gathering happens this year. There are many people traveling, so mercenaries are in great demand for caravan protection. The topics to be discussed are a standing army for protection against the growing country of Ariella, bandits, pirates and ogres, trade sanctions, taxes, and borders. The Gathering lasts for three weeks and many treaties and marriage alliances are made.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 53
Year 53 AC
Rumors of a treasure horde found in a large cave complex in the southern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains circulate through out Taina. They speak of great rooms of gold and jewels, art and tapestries. Some say it's from a lost civilization, others say it may be a dragon's nest. Expeditions head for the supposed location and maps abound. People who say they know the way offer their services to those who would brave the depths, for a small portion of the treasure, of course.
Rumors of a treasure horde found in a large cave complex in the southern reaches of the Tsalagi Mountains circulate through out Taina. They speak of great rooms of gold and jewels, art and tapestries. Some say it's from a lost civilization, others say it may be a dragon's nest. Expeditions head for the supposed location and maps abound. People who say they know the way offer their services to those who would brave the depths, for a small portion of the treasure, of course.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 52
Year 52 AC
This year is an especially harsh winter. The winter brings lots of snow, even to the lower elevations, and spring comes late. The growing season ends up being very small and many places don't yield even half of their normal food levels. Villages horde what little food they have and drive off strangers. Trade is very limited. Many in the city die from lack of food, the villages doing better since they can also hunt, fish and forage to supplement.
This year is an especially harsh winter. The winter brings lots of snow, even to the lower elevations, and spring comes late. The growing season ends up being very small and many places don't yield even half of their normal food levels. Villages horde what little food they have and drive off strangers. Trade is very limited. Many in the city die from lack of food, the villages doing better since they can also hunt, fish and forage to supplement.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 51
Year 51 AC
A tunnel collapses in a mine in northern Taina, revealing artifacts. But those who worked the mine think the items are cursed for those who have explored the caverns, filled with gold and other priceless items, have gone mad or died.
A huge migration of whales is seen off the west coast of Taina. Some of those who follow Waya and Iktomi see it as a sign and go deep into the woods and wild places to commune with the nature.
A tunnel collapses in a mine in northern Taina, revealing artifacts. But those who worked the mine think the items are cursed for those who have explored the caverns, filled with gold and other priceless items, have gone mad or died.
A huge migration of whales is seen off the west coast of Taina. Some of those who follow Waya and Iktomi see it as a sign and go deep into the woods and wild places to commune with the nature.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 50
Year 50 AC
A small tribe of Akicitia appears at the monastery in Adria, Ariella. They wish to add their knowledge of plants, customs, crops, hunting, and more to the knowledge base at the monastery. The monks are ecstatic, letting the small tribe set up a village nearby and welcome their elders with open arms.
The Lord of Karoon is hiring mages, mercenaries and healers to supplement his army. Some will be used as scouts, so they can work independently of the army if they wish.
A small tribe of Akicitia appears at the monastery in Adria, Ariella. They wish to add their knowledge of plants, customs, crops, hunting, and more to the knowledge base at the monastery. The monks are ecstatic, letting the small tribe set up a village nearby and welcome their elders with open arms.
The Lord of Karoon is hiring mages, mercenaries and healers to supplement his army. Some will be used as scouts, so they can work independently of the army if they wish.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 49
Year 49 AC
Sickness wraps around the world as people try to out run it. The Healers of Tinaka try to keep up with the need, but even they can not heal all who need it. One in five die, more in the cities where there are more people. Those who are different and those of faiths not practiced in a certain area are blamed, many being killed. In many instances Healers of Tinaka are blamed and they run for their lives.
Sickness wraps around the world as people try to out run it. The Healers of Tinaka try to keep up with the need, but even they can not heal all who need it. One in five die, more in the cities where there are more people. Those who are different and those of faiths not practiced in a certain area are blamed, many being killed. In many instances Healers of Tinaka are blamed and they run for their lives.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 48
Year 48 AC
The Pilgrimage of Faiths still remains near Vandez. Funding is slowing as the Pilgrimage continues on. They stay near Vandez to raise funds, gain supplies and farm for a few years to have their own food stuffs. Later, when the Pilgrimage continues on, many of the priests and layman stay to help build the growing town of Vandez, since many of the men married while they helped build up supplies for the Pilgrimage.
Sea Elves are found washed up on the shore near the fishing village of Calabay and the villagers are concerned. They can't contact their allies under the sea and are asking any near by mages, priests, or sailors to help them out.
The Pilgrimage of Faiths still remains near Vandez. Funding is slowing as the Pilgrimage continues on. They stay near Vandez to raise funds, gain supplies and farm for a few years to have their own food stuffs. Later, when the Pilgrimage continues on, many of the priests and layman stay to help build the growing town of Vandez, since many of the men married while they helped build up supplies for the Pilgrimage.
Sea Elves are found washed up on the shore near the fishing village of Calabay and the villagers are concerned. They can't contact their allies under the sea and are asking any near by mages, priests, or sailors to help them out.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 47
Year 47 AC
The Pilgrimage of Faiths reaches the future home of Vandez, right now just a small tropical paradise which grows a bean that makes a wonderful, thick and nutty drink. Shrines are begun and supplies are purchased before they plan to head north up the coast.
Ogres attack several small towns and villages along the northern Tsalagi Mountains. They take people and livestock and the call for help goes out.
The Pilgrimage of Faiths reaches the future home of Vandez, right now just a small tropical paradise which grows a bean that makes a wonderful, thick and nutty drink. Shrines are begun and supplies are purchased before they plan to head north up the coast.
Ogres attack several small towns and villages along the northern Tsalagi Mountains. They take people and livestock and the call for help goes out.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 46
Year 46 AC
This year a long, hard rain hits Ariella causing flash flooding and the loss of many lives. The monks try to get an organized response and are looking for any help they can get. They can't pay, but certainly have knowledge some adventures might like.
Strange ships, similar to those seen several decades before, are seen on the eastern horizon. Ariella and the Dwarven Islands both try to send out ships to talk with the strange ships, but the ships run and do not make contact or attack.
This year a long, hard rain hits Ariella causing flash flooding and the loss of many lives. The monks try to get an organized response and are looking for any help they can get. They can't pay, but certainly have knowledge some adventures might like.
Strange ships, similar to those seen several decades before, are seen on the eastern horizon. Ariella and the Dwarven Islands both try to send out ships to talk with the strange ships, but the ships run and do not make contact or attack.
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