The End of a Story

(Update explaining current chronicles end results)

The heros succeeded in there quest to track down the sword of chains. They did this with the help of the First Queen, who's only real goal was to see the heroes destroy the power source of the Queens, and leave future lines helpless to the First's grand plan of conquest. Eventually after retrieving the sword and confronting many obstacles, the heroes unsealed Sorlah, the Seeker, and another god, one of the originals, was added back into the cosmos. As it stands, the common folk know that the heroes went against a great evil, and took great risks to set the god free. The queen has named them the heroes of the ages, the Great Liberators of Sorlah. The queens power has been unaffected, as the great Sorlah saw that even though they were at fault, the later generations set out to do good with the powers they were given. The commoners know nothing of the story of Sorlah being the true power behind the queen, and now that things have been settled, the truth, beeing a moot point, will probably never be discovered. As things are, the Empire stands with the Queen still in charge over the continent. There are a few noteable changes.

Lichus - The first queen had been preparing her own empire for the last century and a half, turning the barbarian folk into an organized and powerful nation. Lichus exists of a main city base with the given name. There are two branch citys as well. Coldwater - SwordSaint - Coldwater is a place of evil, slavery, and foul dealings. It is not very large, but is the trade hub of the Lichus empire, and so is extremely well guarded. SwordSaint is the closest city to the main Empire. A huge army is housed there, and this army keeps there enemy neighbors at bay and on guard, and hunts down and kills rogue barbarians, giants, and ogre bands. SwordSaint is the military hub, and so is extremely fortified. Also, all members out of SwordSaint are well trained, and noted warriors. Lichus itself is modeled after Volasia. It runs off of commands of the High Queen, and noble houses make up the smaller decisions. Though not evil in and of itself, Corruption runs through the halls of the nobles of Lichus, and so long as it is kept in check, and does not put the whole of Lichus in danger, it is tolerated. Not much is known of the Ruling queen, though agents have been sent to kill her many times, and always failed. Commoners call her the Usurper Queen, or the False queen, as they do not realize she in actuality, was the first Queen of the main nation.  As of the next chronicle, no wars have been perpetuated from, or against the Nation of Lichus, though there is hostilities.

Goblins - The hobgoblins had only a small part to play, but were savagely attacked by Lichus for mountain territory. The hobgoblins have consolidated some of there power, and counterattacked lichus several times to no avail. With enemies on both fronts, the hobgoblins grow more and more agressive at each passing day.

The Lost Continent - The orignal continent, whose name has been lost over time, the one that was swallowed by Sheshensis, was released when Sorlah was freed. The commoners believe, by view of the Queen, that such was only a coincidence, and that the continent had been there all along. Still incredibly far away, explorers say that the entire, massive continent is swarming with ancient cities, old powerful creatures, imortals, and an imeasurable amount of undead. The few to make it back said that the continents inhabitants were aware, and hostile of anyone coming to the shores. Many on the main continent believe it is only a matter of time before this continent of undead turns its power and hunger on the empire. Azash seems to have claimed a great seat of power among the lost continent, making him seem even more unfavorable on the main continent.

The Heroes -

Araris FallenShield - Died freeing Sorlah. He was survived by his wife who had three children by him, they in turn had children of there own. It is said that his wish was for his line to be strong and blessed by the gods, and so it seems they were. What is known of Araris is that he was guided by Avania to free Sorlah, and that he was blessed by her as well. During the last fight at the gates that kept Sorlah bound, Araris stood his ground against a great, powerful red dragon, Holding his position until the very end while his allies broke the god free. Although he did not die by his wound, the presence of Sorlah was enough to consume the Knight, though not after being blessed by the Seeking God. His line still remains strong to this day, many devoute worshipers of Tor'kir, Phaethon, and a few to Avania. The line is mostly comprised of soldiers and military, with an occasional priest. The FallenShields still owe there loyalty to Ravenspire, and a mysterious Matriarch who oversees the families progress.

Kaylah Fallenshield - Was uplifted after freeing Sorlah. She was a devout worshiper of Skisk, though with the help of her Cousins she lived an almost normal, and always happy life. She found pleasure and happiness, even in her miserable and monstrous state, and was always optimistic and innocent. In the end Kaylah used her very presence to conceal the power of Sorlah long enough to speak with the god. Even as her essence was consumed, she never once complained, cried, or called out, and it is said she died with a quite sane, and pleasant smile on her face. Kaylah, unlike her comrades, did not  die. She rose after death, chosen by her god for her service, and now sits besides skisk in the great endless dark. She is referred to as the Smiling Monster, or the Seed of Infancy. She is worshipped as a protector of children (Many see the minds of a child as mad, much like the more innocent madness of kaylah herself.) She is also widely worshipped by those who seem to be monsters, but are more than that. Half Orcs, and many half breeds have taken up to worshipping skisk through her, and because of this fact the worship of Skisk is no longer cosidered banned.

Zekku Havunoth - Zekku would seek out, and eventually Marry Kaylah Fallenshield. The two would have a few wonderful years together, but no child was ever born of them, though Kaylah did adopt a daughter, little is know as to what happened to it after her departure into godhood. Zekku was the God of Gloves, a mantle holder, and he was also an extremely powerful mage. He was a follower of Skisk, and sought out Kaylah because he feared the various cults would try and capture her and worship her as a god. Zekku eventually fell in love with her, and after bearing his heart and gaining permission from the families, married her. He made her very happy for the few short years they were together. Kaylah was captured by a faction of Skisk, and imprisoned to be worshipped. Using his great power Zekku sought her out, and with the help of his cousins laid siege on the temple they were hiding out in. The mad priests of skisk had set a trap however, and the prison holding Kaylah could only be broke if the main idol of skisk was destroyed. The idol was ancient, and holy, and Kaylah begged her cousins not to destroy it, as it would cause the great Frog God to bring his wrath down upon him. Not one to give up, or let his beauty be trapped forever, Zekku wished that should the Idol be destroyed, he would take its place. With that wish in there minds, the trio systematically destroyed everything, and everyone in the room. With a wry smile and a blown kiss, Zekku disintegrated the Idol. The loss of the old idol caused the entire foundation of the temple to become struck with powerful shockwaves. Unable to leave the temple kaylah had to watch as Zekku gave her one final bow, as his cousins wisked her to safety. From a distance, the heroes watched as the temple sank into oblivion. Heartbroken, Kaylah and her cousins returned home. It is said, days later, as Kaylah was sitting in her garden, mourning her husband, a single sturdy gardeners glove dug itself out of the ground near her feet. In its hand it had a small folded piece of parchment. On it were the words. "If you become a god someday, would you mind digging me out?" No one knows as to the true fate of Zekku, what his wish actually did, or what happened to him after Kaylah transcended. Folklore tells that the ending, much like there life together, was a happy one. (Zekku was not an actual hero, but was later added due to his closeness to Kaylah, and his importance in the good image that Followers of Skisk are now trying to show.)

Alzaroth Fallenshield - Alzaroth died freeing Sorlah. Alzaroth is known by most to have been an excellent archer, though a few believe he was at one time a scout of sorts. What is known, is that in the beginning he had a soft, carefree demeanor. At the end of his life Alzaroth was a man of well tested determination, and sometimes an extremely grim attitude. Alzaroth was succeeded by his wife, though she died shortly after his passing due to mysterious circumstances. His life was blessed with 4 healthy children, and they in turn had children of there own. The line itself is healthy, and still in existence. His line still lives under the Fallenshield title, and although they pay homage to a mysterious Matriarch, the caretaker that came into being after the death of his wife still oversees the branch families business much more directly. It is said that Alzaroth was given a blessing in death, but no one knows for sure what that blessing was. Incredibly powerful, some believe he simply wanted to be tested, to the best of his abilities, and was thus wisked away to Weyleywins side. Others say that his was a darker wish, and that he would see the world tested, as he once was. The Queen has officially dismissed this last bit as a rumor however, though some commonfolk still cling to that tale. Regardless of the type of man he was in the end, he was a hero. He laid his life on the line, and paid the final cost to release a long imprisoned god. His name is a name of honor, and is whispered as a blessing by archers and woodsman across the main continent.

Mesta - The Best Dragon Ever - Mesta died freeing Sorlah. Mesta was a simple minded, carefree copper dragon. (as far as the common folk know)  Mesta was also blessed, for she had merged with a powerful artifact long ago, and was capable of breaking seals with the power of her potent dragon breath. Having befriended Alzaroth in the past, she insisted on being there in the end, and it was her power that allowed the seal to be weakened long enough for Alzaroth to fully break the seal with one of his potent arrows of thunder. Mesta's heart was unfortunately merged with the artifact, and mesta had to use all of her own power, and the power of the artifact to keep the seal in check. Unlike many of the heroes, it is said that a woman heard Mesta's last words. "Look at me! only the most powerful Gods can glow this bright!!" Mesta disapeared in a flash of light the moment her breath, and Alzaroths arrow, broke the seal. It is said that Sorlah granted her grandmother, a powerful copper dragon, Mesta's final wish. "While my precious granddaughter dreams in the arms of Avania, let Feromesh and Fishbone collect treasure in her honor, until the day comes when it is enough to appease her appetite." No one knows exactly what the names were meant to be, or what the wish was supposed to do, but recently a pirate taking that name has appeared around Alborine, stealing treasure and  causing mischief among the coastal trading shores.  Donning rich green clothes, and flaunting gaudy jewelry and incredible skill, he has been dubbed the Emerald Terror of the Coast.  Many believe it to be someone trying to steal fame, having heard the common tales.  Priests of Phaethon use Mesta as an example, that all dragons can choose to do good, and help the other races of the world when it is needed most.


There were many more that sacrificed and died to make the story come to a whole, but the ones above are those that will truelly be remembered.

and thats that -