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Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts: | Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts: | ||
[[File:Zone Icon 03.gif]] [[The Mysterious Portals Archive|<font color=#FFFFCC><u>Peering Through Mysterious Portals </u></font>]] | [[File:Zone Icon 03.gif]] [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Lore/The Mysterious Portals Archive|<font color=#FFFFCC><u>Peering Through Mysterious Portals </u></font>]] | ||
:Why did the Empyrean create the Advocate Towers? Why are they located so near the points of arrival from Ispar? And why does a tower float high over the Direlands? | :Why did the Empyrean create the Advocate Towers? Why are they located so near the points of arrival from Ispar? And why does a tower float high over the Direlands? | ||
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Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts: | Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts: | ||
[[File:Zone Icon 03.gif]] [[The Mysterious Portals Archive|<font color=#FFFFCC><u>Peering Through Mysterious Portals </u></font>]] | [[File:Zone Icon 03.gif]] [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Lore/The Mysterious Portals Archive|<font color=#FFFFCC><u>Peering Through Mysterious Portals </u></font>]] | ||
:Alatar Locke speculates that even the most primitive and non-magical of Empyrean artifacts may have significant powers. | :Alatar Locke speculates that even the most primitive and non-magical of Empyrean artifacts may have significant powers. | ||
Revision as of 00:09, 30 July 2012
Last Updated Version
Original Link (now dead) - http://www.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/lore.asp
Asheron's Lore
Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts:
Asheron's Lore:
- Read the official account of the events that brought heroes to Dereth.
- Never has a more feared collection of monsters been found than of those plaguing the lands of Dereth. A hero would be wise to study these pages before daring to engage any such creature of the wild.
- Collected accounts, detailing the intricate mysterious, the strange geography, even the festivals of Dereth.
New Singularity Era Version
Original Link (now dead) - http://www.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/lore.asp
Asheron's Lore
Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts:
Asheron's Lore:
- Read the official account of the events that brought heroes to Dereth.
The Story So Far
- Most recent additions to the history. [Wiki Editor's Note: See: A Brief History for Travelers for archives.]
- Never has a more feared and horrid collection of monsters been found than those plaguing the lands of Dereth. A hero would be wise to study these pages before daring to engage any such creature of the wild.
- Collected accounts, detailing the intricate mysterious, the strange geography, even the festivals of Dereth.
- High Queen Elysa pushed aside the velvet curtain and stepped out onto the balcony. The day would bring its share of visitors, both to her chamber and her memory.
- A handful of pyreals scattered onto the table, rousing Hibdin from an ale-induced dream. Whadaya want? he slurred and wiped a line of drool away with an unsteady hand.
- Seven years had passed since the Olthoi queen was killed, since Elysa had lost Thorsten, since Borelean had lost his unknown father.
- A tale of meetings and exchanges made, and of unexpected payment. The Virindi continue work on their treacherous Minions.
- I have always considered myself a rational and insightful man, but the events of this day have altered that belief in a way that I never thought possible.
- As the island of Marae Lassel is explored, strange companionships are made along the way. In this case, an Isparian and his Tumerok guide.
- An account relating to the new housing appearing across Dereth.
- A brief history pertaining to Marae Lassel.
- In this story dealing with the Shadow creatures, a loremaster and his apprentices explore the riddle of the floating Spires.
- In the continuation of this tale, a daring assault is made upon the Shadow Spires. However, can even one, or only one, be stopped?
Fourth Sending Era Version
Original Link (now dead) - http://www.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/lore.asp
Asheron's Lore
Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts:
Asheron's Lore:
Peering Through Mysterious Portals
- Why did the Empyrean create the Advocate Towers? Why are they located so near the points of arrival from Ispar? And why does a tower float high over the Direlands?
- Read the official account of the events that brought heroes to Dereth.
The Story So Far
- Most recent additions to the history. [Wiki Editor's Note: See: A Brief History for Travelers for archives.]
- Never has a more feared and horrid collection of monsters been found than those plaguing the lands of Dereth. A hero would be wise to study these pages before daring to engage any such creature of the wild.
- In this story dealing with the Shadow creatures, a loremaster and his apprentices explore the riddle of the floating Spires.
- In the continuation of this tale, a daring assault is made upon the Shadow Spires. However, can even one, or only one, be stopped?
Frore Era Version
Original Link (now dead) - http://www.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/lore.asp
Asheron's Lore
Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts:
Peering Through Mysterious Portals
- Why did the Empyrean create the Advocate Towers? Why are they located so near the points of arrival from Ispar? And why does a tower float high over the Direlands?
- Read the official account of the events that brought heroes to Dereth.
The Recent Story
- History is constantly being made through Dereth's monthly, world-altering events. Here are the most recent updates to the Annals. [Wiki Editor's Note: See: A Brief History for Travelers for archives.]
- While establishing your own seasonal traditions on Dereth, you might consider these celebrations from the world left behind.
- A letter taken from one of the Gelidites reveals much about their history and sinister plans.
A Derethian Bestiary
Oldest Version
Original Link (now dead) - http://www.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/lore.asp
Asheron's Lore
Many legends surround the strange creatures and magical phenomena of Dereth. Certainly the lore handed down from the Empyrean and the scholars of Ispar leaves much room for conjecture. However, for that lore corroborated by Asheron himself or at least those mysterious beings he refers to as the Creators of Dereth, consult the following texts:
Peering Through Mysterious Portals
- Alatar Locke speculates that even the most primitive and non-magical of Empyrean artifacts may have significant powers.
- Read the official account of the events that brought heroes to Dereth
A Derethian Bestiary