Darkness in Ethucan

As usual, it started in such an innocent fashion, a demon raid in the Eastern Mountains, and then Verthedge forest. Soon after came attacks in Caernivale, Milltown and Dundee, something big was happening. More raids in Dundee were quickly cleared but then the darkness began to thicken.

The tendrils were driven from Dundee but then a massive raid smashed into the AVE guild hall. Doyle led the attack but word came from Jobe that Iscax was being attacked by dark tendrils. Alanna and I were dispatched by Doyle to fight.

I have never fought in Ethucan before and was worried the guards would intervene in some way, all they did was get in the way and stop me drinking any potions despite my pleading. This complication slowed us down but Alanna fought exceptionally and the path to the doorway was safe again.

However on a further scout, another tendril had appeared, we made quick work of that one but we both agreed that no good would come of the darkness attacks spreading to Ethucan.

High Queen Cordelia

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K orba the Faithful! Many know that name
O f great renown and well-deserving fame;
R ogue now, but once a cleric's robes he wore,
B right Bearer of the Light in days of yore.

A s Julia's minion found he strength and joy;
T he Radiant Slayer's might he did employ.
H e spoke, and Xia answered laughingly,
E arning for him the Ring of Levity.

F rom end to end of Valorn's boundaries,
A cross the deserts, mountains, rivers, seas,
I n maps and scrolls his skillful hands provide
T he Paths of Light and every hero's Guide.

H ere may I write these lines to him, and raise
F or him a song of high and worthy praise.
U pon this hero's life, in war and peace,
L et blessings fall like rain and never cease.

By Topaz the Poet