Chapter 1 - Preparing the Nest
The peak had been stripped bare of trees, and the first few homes were almost complete. The dragon that had appeared in the sky some weeks ago guided them here, the bright star of its tail leading them east. The Goddess of Magic had promised them power, and the symbol of their totem instilled a sense of righteousness and hope in Dallarin's people.
At Quintien's suggestion, the highest part of the mountain had been clear cut and, after erecting basic shelters, a palisade was set up where the shear cliffs and solid stone did not protect them. The urge to be safe, to never again be forced to leave their homes, was on the mind of everyone present.
The village was coming along nicely. The foundations of Aerie were laid.
New Age 0 -
Founded Aerie. Ancient Chants started - "And the stars guided them home, where the eggs would be protected from those that would do them harm."
-Book of Dragons, on the founding of the First City
NA 1 -
Scout gets Calendar from village - A peaceful nearby tribe of humans was quickly converted, bringing advanced maths and farming techniques. A welcome addition to the clutch.
NA 2 -
Warrior begins to investigate Sepulcher - Dallarin sent out a group of warriors to investigate the ruins to west, and see if they are habitable.
NA 4 -
Spider spawns from Sepulcher. Village gives map - The ruins, or Sepulcher as it has since been called, is not habitable. An infestation of giant spiders make it quite dangerous. Caution is advised.
NA 6 -
Spider spotted from Sepulcher: Hornface Cruelreign - One of the spiders speaks, and gives its name as Hornface Cruelreign. It warns our men away from the Sepulcher. Discussions begin in Aerie for possible conversion of spiders.
NA 7 -
Shalin the Visionary spotted in western tower - Musteval report a fantastically tall tower in a valley to the north. Through bitter wind and snow, they make their way to the base. A man appears in a flash at the door, Shalin the Visionary. He warns the musteval away, and says his tower is not the play thing of mortals. We shall see about that.
NA 8 -
Scout attacked by wolves - Harried as they Shalin's tower leave by arctic wolves, our musteval show what they are made of.
NA 9 -
Jeweled Mask appears. Amurite borders found - In the light of the Jeweled Mask, the Amurite people are discovered. What treachery does this ill omen predict?
NA 10 -
Palisade built. Sabathiel of Bannor met, border found - Quintien finishes construction of the palisade, and all of Aerie sleeps sounder. Perhaps it was built just in time, for the warriors of the Bannor are soon discovered living nearby...
NA 11 -
Sandalphon of the Sidar met - In the north, the Sidar make themselves known.
NA 12 -
Chill Pass found - An attempt to approach Shalin's tower from the east reveals a frozen valley that radiates a powerful magic. Our warriors have difficulty navigating it and must withdraw.
NA 14 -
Ashton found, and the Maelstrom - Drawn by the roar of the Maelstrom, the mysterious town of Ashton is found by the musteval. It provides more questions than it answers. Finding a book inside the ghost town, the musteval procure it and flee. What horrible magics have been twisted to create such things? Is this the power of Danalin? Or something darker?
NA 15 -
Ancient Chants researched - Songs of the Dragon sound ceaselessly from the peaks of Aerie, in celebration and awe.
NA 23 -
A Great Engineer born in Aerie. Scout returns with Ashton book - Quintien, having finished his own considerable estate, is persuaded to take up the mantle of Grand Designer and continue his work in planning out the great city of Aerie. When the musteval return with the Book of Ashton, Dallarin secludes himself and studies its ancient passages.
NA 24 -
Worker built. Pegasus constellation causes storms - The people of Aerie move out from the city to farm and colonize the surrounding area. Despite rather severe storms, several farms are set up. The flooding from the rain greatly helps the rice fields to the east.
NA 27 -
Edible mushrooms found near Aerie - Giant mushrooms, mutated through magic and the seasonal storms, are found near Aerie. Delicious and nutritious, a farm is set up and plans to expand the harvest discussed.
NA 30 -
Monument built - A massive monument to the great dragons of old is carved in the center of Aerie.
NA 34 -
Warrior never comes back from Sepulcher - Negotiations with Hornface are put on hold as our warriors go missing in the Sepulcher.
NA 35 -
Harpy Egg found and raised. Resulting bard settled - "Born with voice of silver and gold, Clarion's first words were songs of praise to the dragons. No one could explain the child's knowing of all the Songs of the Dragon, but she sang them all without ever having heard them."
-Book of Dragons, on the First Hatchling
NA 38 -
Scorpion Clan goblin attacks scout, from dungeon. Knowledge of the Ether started - The curiosity of the musteval gets the best of them as they stumble upon a band of goblins. But then they get the best of the goblins.
NA 39 -
Scout ran from griffon. Switched to God King and Agrarianism - Reports of a flying lion lead to a rash of bad jokes in Aerie. Dallarin is official recognized as the Divine Voice of the Dragon Cult. Efforts to increase food production to match the influx of new tribes and young are enabled.
NA 40 -
Mushrooms sprout in city - Successful replanting of the mushrooms in the south results in a rather large crop in Aerie proper. The people are quite proud of their mushroom forest.
NA 44 -
Granary built. Barbarian invasion from north - Food storage facilities are complete, but word of the prosperity of Aerie has spread. Invaders approach the lands of the Cult.
NA 46 -
Barbarians defeated - Not willing to let their farms be ravaged, the warriors of Aerie poured forth from their mountain home and crushed the invading army.
The lamia, eager to prove themselves and in heat from their mating season, quickly pursued and eliminated the stragglers.
NA 49 -
Elder Council built - An elder council for equal representation of the races is constructed, with Dallarin at its head.
Known World
Kuriotate Lands
Quest Status
Esus - Build a Palisade, be wary - Complete.
Ceridwen - Research up to Knowledge of the Ether - Incomplete. Beelined KoE, and am currently researching it. Did not have time to finish, but will next session.
Junil - Protect the Bannor worker - Incomplete (failed?). I found no worker to protect. I suppose he could have been killed before I found him, but I scouted my surrounding lands quickly. Are we sure he was actually placed on the map I was given?
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