The Settlement's History (Tarsakh 1375 to Eleint 1375) by Oreus Kendt

[Talir]

The purpose of this book is to track important events as they happen near the Ziggurat. It is meant for research purposes and a means to compare events that are linked together, so that the student may learn something of it. My aim is to track our settlement back to the first arrival to these lands and the powering of the Mythallar, which has since called us to this place.

Alas for the author of this book. To record events is an ever present duty, as what was written now will be the past as it is read. I have elected to split the timeline, long as it was, into more manageable pieces and place it within this book.

- Orrin Kendt

Index:

1375
[INDENT]Tarsakh (Pre EFU:A; 2008)
Mirtul (Pre EFU:A - September 8th - 12th of September)
Kythorn (13th of September - 12th of October)
Flamerule (13th of October - 12th of November [Midsummer])
Eleasis (13th of November - 12th of December)
Eleint (13th of December - 11th of January; 2009)[/INDENT]

[Talir]

Tarsakh 1375

Tarsahk 3rd

Zyphaem Faussad leaves Waterdeep upon the Bright Breeze, a ship under Captain Neena Fosswine's command, heading for the archipelago and Old Port. Captain Fosswine assures Zyphaem that they will get there in good time.

-- How long the journey took is yet to be determined --

Two days after arriving at Old Port, Zyphaem and his two companions secures transport to the island Ymph. Ratmouth Bellows transport them over to Ymph, piloting what is described as a leaky vessel. Fur traders lead them to the Gobsquat, but Zyphaem and his companions soon set up their camp at the upmost room of the Ziggurat. Zyphaem remarks in his published journal that he believes there has been humans on Ymph fifty years ago.

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Mirtul 1375

Mirtul 26th

Lord Protector Bastian Vandermark establishes the rule of law. Authorized representatives of the Guard are to ensure the laws are kept from wall to wall within the ziggurat. The goblins of Gobsquat are considered protected and all actions made against them are considered treason against the settlement. The laws are as follows:

Theft will be punished by fines and restitution in lesser cases. Repeated offenders will recieve greater punishment at the discretion of the Lord Protector or his duly authorised agent.

Assault will be punished by fines and confinement in lesser cases. Repeated offenders will recieve greater punishment at the discretion of the Lord Protector or his duly authorised agent.

Murder will be punished by confinement or death, at the discretion of the Lord Protector or his duly authorised agent.

Treachery against the Common Good will be punished by confinement or death, at the discretion of the Lord Protector or his duly authorised agent.

Mirtul 26th - 28th

Captain Fransisco de Olid starts recruiting for his soldiers of fortune. The Brotherhood of the Glorious Sun starts looking for an abandoned temple to Amaunator. Posters are made about the establishment of a legitimate state, hinting on discontent to the government of Bastian Vandermark. The main lines of concern to be adressed are order for the society, defense, resources and private properties. Bastian Vandermark recruits for his Guards. Captain Vlauxin starts recruiting for his Misty Scale Mercenary Company. Kelaras seeks to discover the mysteries of the Ziggurat and members to the Ymph Exploratory Company, which appears to have some of the same goals as the Archaeological Society.

The Standing Military of Ymph is recruiting for volunteers to aid them against the threats that arise. Their concern lies in the protection of the settlement, so none need fear beast or undead. It is led by Lord Commander Ser Daeryn Baranoth of House Baranoth, and First Sword Falco Thrazkritz. The Standing Military claims expertise on dealing with the Nightrisers.

Radiant Sunlord Andros Lanceart proclaims safety to the newcomers of the Ziggurat and the Church of Amaunator is responsible for the administration of the laws.

Mirtul 28th

The Church of Amaunator declares Bastian Vandermark as the lawful and fit steward of the island of Ymph and its people. He is to be in this position until he is no longer able to carry out his duties or a more suitable person is found.

Mirtul 28th - Early Kythorn

Charner Brows calls for volunteers to contribute to the wellfare of the Ziggurat. Barricades, alert signals and resources are the main concerns. Foop recruits for a not completely secret club where the members will find new opportunities, new friends and earn themselves titles.

Steward Bastian Vandermark is slain by slavers in the wilderness and the Commander of the Standing Military of Ymph disappears. The Sunlord of Amaunator and the Church now presides the government. Falco Thrazkritz is accused of the two murders and the Amaunatori  is said to have sought to assault him within the Mythallar room. He leaves to the Gobsquat and places the Church in doubt because of their benefit of Bastian Vandermark's death, claiming they may be behind it.

Myra Torrens searches for a cure to lycanthropy.

Radiant Sunlord Lanceart is declared dead. The last of the Amaunatori is freed from bondage from Captain Francisco de Olid, who struck against their Churchmembers. Kazan Rhodes calls for a meeting to discuss the future of the settlement and the Defenders, the new guardsmen organisation, is led by Khazid Al-Hazaar. Commander Al-Hazaar calls to cease the efforts of capturing Fransico de Olid and instead asks to focus on forming a new government.

William Bell and his associate Tiril Keyquarry found the Archaeological Society on the Island of Ymph. William Bell's personal interest is the Ziggurat. However, he encourages interest in all fields of study.

Strider spreads leaflets to the druid Faceless about a circle of power found to the west of the Ziggurat.

The office of the Magistrate proclaims that new laws will come in the next days and they recruit investigators who will pursue criminal activity within the settlement. The posters are signed by Radiant Sunlord Andros Lanceart, the High Magistrate of Ymph. Locksmiths and Bankers are also sought.

Faceless the druid seeks to gather those who care for the nature to band together to ensure balance. J. Black seeks information about the Nightrisers and goes for the establishment of a group of undead hunters. Falco Thrazkritz is declared dead.

Henry Darkriver and Rolo Aseph are executed by Commander Al-Hazaar.

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Kythorn 1375

Early Kythorn

Commander Al-Hazaar and the N-Ymphian Militia welcome the Stygian Armada. The Armada will provide armor, locks and other furnishing to the militia for low cost. The militia also starts recruiting.

A minotaur is said by Asdon Garlin to have been summoned by the Mythallar. It appears to be frightened of the new surroundings and flees into the forests outside the settlement. Asdon Garlin warns that it may seek to harm travellers.

Ferana N'letz seeks to establish a Guard organisation, claiming the Aumanatori will do nothing to form or lead the defenses and the militiamembers to be corrupt. She names herself the Commander of the Ymphian Guard. This is not seen well by Commander Al-Hazaar and he names them vigilantes and unlawful. Posters are made in this discussion before a meeting is planned between them.

Kingsman makes searches for a representative to speak for his interest in the developing society and the interest of his establishment.

Kazan Rhodes urges the settlement to move to the Docks area. He claims that the Ziggurat is no longer a safe haven and that craftsmen should begin to look at the new place. He also speaks of a minotaur problem, which should be related to the past event noted by Asdon Garlin.

Waverider Maskew makes a poster about Valkur's protection of the waters surrounding the Ziggurat. Trust in the Lord of the Waves will keep the people safe from the wrath of the Storm Lord and Bitch Queen. This protection does not include the posters, as Maskew adds a note to leave his declarations alone.

Jack Black seeks tutors to learn him the arcane ways of divining and enhancing ranged weaponry and warfare.

Brutus Levicus at the Kingsman's Inn offers the chance to earn fifty gold to any lithe buxom female of any race, except dwarf, gnome and half-orc; that shows up at the top of the Ziggurat naked. Ten witnesses are needed to confirm this.

Kythorn 3rd

Gaeseric and Gundahar, both petrified, are discovered high up in the Misty Mountains and reported by Myra Torrens.

Kythorn 6th

Arrival of the Stygian Armada.

Kythorn 7th

Arrival of the Fleet of the First Bolt.

Mid Kythorn

The Archaeological Society announces their search for numerical stones with a poster Kazan Rhodes publishes. Myra Torrens of the Society promises to tell the finders of such stones the purpose of them.

Captain Francisco de Olid continues to recruit for his soldiers of fortune, revealing himself to have earned a position within the Stygian Armada.

Radiant Sunlord Andros Lanceart, Chancellor of the new government, recruits for his Sunguards. By swearing fealty to the Church of the Eternal Sun, one earns free healing, free resting and a chance to play a part of the new government. He also allows the settlement to ask him questions about the new government and posts them up.

As soon as the Militia is capable of enforcing the law, the laws that have been drawn up will be made public. I impress upon all who wish to see law and order established here to pledge loyalty to the government and serve in the Militia. This is our primary focus at the moment, as laws are pointless unless you have the ability to enforce them.

As to the laws themselves, you can expect mostly common sense laws - laws against murder, thievery, kidnapping and the like. Nothing in the law book should be shocking.

At the same time, to supplement the Militia a branch of government known as the Ministry of the Magistrate is being established. I held this role previously before being named Chancellor, and with my ascension to my new office, after the death of the Steward, it has been left vacant.

The Magistrate shall judge individuals who have grievously broken the law with what is being termed, "High Crimes." These would constitute things such as murder, destruction of property, and to touch upon your final question this would include corruption. In the meantime the Militia is filling this role, but this is just temporary until the Magistrate is able to take over. As well, it should be noted, that the Militia will continue to oversee the punishment of minor crimes termed, "Petty Crimes." Those would include things such as minor thievery, street brawling and the like. Warnings and temporary arrests are what they will be able to issue, but the Magistrate will be able to review all of this and hold a trial should it be felt necessary, as there will also be a law that pertains to continually committing minor crimes. (For example, you've been caught multiple times stealing minor items and in at least two street brawls. The Magistrate could then order your arrest and have you stand trial for your excessive nuisance to society.)

At the moment the government is divided up into the Chancellorship and four Ministries, led by a Minister who oversees a sector of the government on behalf of the Chancellor. They also serve as key advisors for the Chancellorship, and are appointed and removed by the Chancellor. New Ministries are created or done away with as needed.

The term you used was governmental "officials" which are more than simply the individual Ministers. I'd go on to expand that term to anyone who serves under the Ministers including members of the Militia. Thus, to accurately answer the question, new governmental officials are brought into office via the Ministries.

As I touched on above, any corruption will be overseen either by the Chancellor or the Magistrate. Obviously, if I find corruption within my government I am going to deal with it directly, either by removing the offender or ordering an investigation. However, I do not have the ability to oversee everything done. Thus, one of the Ministries that exists is the Ministry of Intelligence. This Ministry is designed to collect information on both foreign and domestic threats, but are also charged with looking out for corruption by governmental officials. If evidence of corruption is uncovered it is forwarded to the Minister of the Magistrate and the Chancellor. The Magistrate, if they feel there is enough evidence of corruption, can then call to trial the accused or the Chancellor (especially if it's a Minister, and the corruption is horrendous) can remove them from their position in government outright.

He withdraws the offer to answer questions after this, proclaiming that he will instead focus on the emergency the government faced.

High Magistrate Rafael Castillo makes a proclaimation about what he percieves as the true nature of the Amaunatori. They claim finding scrolls to animate the dead within their temple and it was subsequently purged. The Amaunatori are hunted and they flee to the forests. The High Magistrate attempts to draw workers to him to create new laws, government, aquire knowledge of the natural resources surrounding the settlement and try getting information about Lanceart. Captain Francisco offers to brief curious citizens about the events.

These new events are followed with resistance. Posters are made declearing Kazan Rhodes to be assassinated and raised as a zombie by Captain Francisco de Olid.They urge citizens to support the Amaunatori against de Olid and Commander Al-Hazaar, declaring the law to be nothing else than their threats of murder, theft and enslavement to pirate lords. Sunlord Lanceart is nearly assassinated but flees to the forests. Davril Loyalar, Faithful of Amaunator, proclaims that the Church will not abandon the people to Francisco de Olid. Chancellor Lanceart strips Al-Hazaar of his command, and both the former commander and the captain are to be slain on sight. This is not received well with the Stygian Armada, and they warn that any such action against any of their men will lead to repercussions. Martial law is decleared by Lanceart, urging everyone to stand up against Hazaar and the Armada. He also claims either Hazaar or de Olid to be cyricists.

Al-Hazaar claims to have found necromantic items and possessions inside the Amaunatori temple after slaying its acolytes, calling into question the Brotherhood of Amaunator.

The dwarven clan the Golden Hammers are instructing dwarves to join them. Their aims are discovering more about the ziggurat, seeking a way home and establishing a home inside the ziggurat before a better one is found.

Foop of the order of Kingsman calls for hunters to form a group to hunt for meat and fur to cover the needs of the settlement.

A new charter is made by Chancellor Andros Lanceart.

Preamble

The People of Ymph hereby form this government to provide for the common defense, to promote general prosperity, to establish law and to ensure justice.

Section 1 - The Chancellor

The power of the government shall rest within the hands of the Chancellor. The Chancellor has the right to appoint and remove the heads of the Ministries as well as the individual members within them. The Chancellor has the final say on all affairs of goverment, and has complete oversight of the entire government. The role of the Chancellorship is to ensure the orderly operation of the government, to provide clear vision for the Ministries, and to provide needed leadership in times of crisis.

Section 2 - The Steward

The Steward shall act as the assistant to the Chancellor, and act as his successor should he no longer be able to fulfill his role. Additionally, the Steward shall take on the role of the Chancellor should it be required in his absence.

Section 3 - The Ministries

The core of the government shall be made up of a group of Ministers, each of which will head a department of the government. It is the duty of the Ministers to advise the Chancellor in his actions, and oversee a portion of the government in his stead.

Section 3.1 - The Ministry of Defense

To provide for the common defense of all citizens of Ymph, there shall exist a Ministry of Defense. The Ministry of Defense has the duties of patrolling areas under the control of the government, enforcing established laws and preparing not only for defense but also for war.

Section 3.2 - The Ministry of Intelligence

To provide for the common defense and lasting safety of all citizens of Ymph, there shall exist a Ministry of Intelligence. The Minister of Intelligence has the duty of gathering and organizing information about potential foreign and domestic threats. This information then is to be shared with the Chancellor.

Section 3.3 - The Ministry of the Magistrate

To establish law and to ensure justice for all citizens of Ymph, there shall exist a Ministry of the Magistrate. The Minister of the Magistrate shall be responsible for overseeing the creation of all legal documents, the recording and upkeep of all records, and the overseeing of criminal trials.

Section 3.4 - The Ministry of Trade

To promote the general prosperity of all citizens of Ymph, there shall exist a Ministry of Trade. The Minister of Trade shall be responsible for the creation of new businesses within the settlement, and the overseeing of all trade deals made with foreign entities outside of the settlement.

Section 4 - The Council of Representatives

To preserve the voice of the citizens of Ymph there shall exist a Council of Representatives made up of the citizenry. There shall exist four Councilors, elected to hold office once every two months, for a period of no more than two consecutive terms, by legally recognized citizens of Ymph. The Council shall be empowered to advise the Chancellor and the Ministries on the wishes of the citizens, and shall act as their chosen representatives in the government. They shall also be empowered to propose and draft laws for the Chancellors approval. Should a clear successor to the Chancellorship not be available, it shall fall to the Council to democratically elect a replacement.

Section 5 - The Rights of the Citizens of Ymph

In order to ensure the freedom and happiness of the Citizens of Ymph, the government hereby ensures the citizens the following legal rights.

1. Freedom to worship freely, within the limits of the law.
2. Freedom to join any legal branch of government, provided the qualifications are met.
3. Freedom from unreasonable seizures of property.
4. Freedom to request a trial.
5. Freedom to carry weapons.
6. Freedom to become a citizen, provided the qualifications are met.
7. Freedom from enslavement.

The civil and just laws of this settlement fall under the purview of the Chancellor and the Ministry of the Magistrate. The laws are divided into two parts.

Petty Crimes: These are generally minor crimes that may be dealt with by a member of the militia on the spot. The punishment for these crimes may range from a warning to temporary imprisonment. All petty crimes must be documented and the documents given to the Magistrate for the record. Petty Crimes may become High Crimes if a member of the Magistrate feels it is necessary.

High Crimes: These are serious crimes that require a trial or a direct investigation by the Magistrate. The punishment for these crimes falls within the discretion of the Magistrate, but can normally range from fines, flogging, exile and even execution. In the event that a Magistrate cannot be found to oversee a trial the Chancellor or Steward may fill the role.


The Petty Crimes

Assault: Causing physical harm to another being under the protection of the law.

Assisting Criminals: Giving aid, comfort or trading with those who have been exiled or publicly declared criminals. This includes failing to report a crime to the magistrate.

Theft: Stealing or attempting to steal an item or currency that belongs to another, this includes robbery, piracy and failure to pay taxes or other fees.

Disobedience: Disobeying a lawful order by a member of the lawfully recognized government.

Endangerment: Endangering the settlement or its citizens through reckless or careless actions.

Illegal Worship: The worship of demons, devils and dark deities banned by the lawful government. The current banned list of deities include: Shar and Cyric.

The Study and Use of Necromancy: The study or use of negative energy, the animating of the undead, or serving intelligent undead; without the sanction of the government.

Monstrous Races: All humans, elves (excluding drow), dwarves, halflings, gnomes, half-orcs and half-elves shall be considered citizens of this settlement upon arrival. This does not include local natives. All other races shall be considered monstrous races, and are not protected under the law. They must apply for citizenship with the Magistrate. The sole exception to this law is the goblins of Gobsquat, who enjoy special protection. Registered Monstrous races shall be given proof of their registration, and then be considered citizens under the law.

Legal Bounties - Bounties are only legal if sanctioned by the Chancellor or the Magistrate. Private citizens may petition the Magistrates to post a bounty on their behalf, and may offer a reward on top of and in support of an existing bounty.


The High Crimes

Espionage: Illegally passing on sensitive information about the settlement, its citizens or its government to another authority or person. This includes illegally eavesdropping on civil officials within the government. This excludes the government's ability to collect information on potential or known domestic threats.

Sustained Criminal Behavior: A number of criminal offenses.

Murder: The direct or indirect slaying of a citizen or governmental official of the settlement. This does not include sanctioned bounties or the execution of criminals.

Sedition: Plotting, rebelling against or betraying the lawfully recognized government.

Sabotage: Plotting or actively destroying property without governmental approval.

Slavery: Attempting to sell or force a citizen or governmental official into bondage. This does not include forced work as criminal punishment.

Illegally Claiming Land: All land ownership is overseen by the Magistrate. Any claims to land anywhere on Ymph must be legally registered with the Magistrate and approved by the Chancellor.

The Arrows of Justice calls for citizens to stand up against the tyranny of Al-Hazaar and de Olid.

Ahmed Kaliwazah asks publically about the law of necromancy and calls others to reject it. Nothing is done about it in response.


Kythorn 15th

Otula Tauvivi and a group of adventurers experience a vision of Gaeseric and Gundahar being petrified, then of an Orc chief who acquired items that cure petrification. The two men are freed from their bondage and brought to the Ziggurat.

Kythorn 22nd

Nightrisers announce their intent to invade the Ziggurat to Galleous Albedos and others. They claim that they kill all living beings unless it is deserted within two weeks.

Kythorn 28th

Otula Tauvivi reports a recently unsealed shrine to the "Darkbringer" or "Rot God", found high in the mountains. Several orcs were present, along with seeds which were taken by the Druids. A translated text found within warns of deadly spores that are harmful to the "unfaithful".

-- An unknown length of time later --

Faceless and a gang of druids fights the forces of Olid at the south bridge, bringing with them the Rot Seeds. Olid takes these from the defeated druids. The path they take to Berimund later, if they are the same ones, is unknown.

Late Kythorn

The Arrows of Justice decleares Hazaar to be dead. Sam and Quinn Sanders, Rafael, O'Connor and Mach Ravencry are accused of belonging to his gang and are demanded to surrender themselves.

Faceless decleares his intent to travel down into the Underdark and bring people stuck below up into the sun, and asks for companions. Among those who sign to assist are Moonfang, Kim, Gaeseric the Unyielding and Crewman Razor. They are successful in bringing the Seekers and merchants from below up here, along with some citizens.

Sunlord Lanceart is accused of having comandeered Miller John's house for himself and trashed it in the process, saying it belonged to the government. Nikki made the accusation.

Galleous Albedos takes command of the milita.

A tournament of mages is held by Jawl Highwind.

Drudo Beser calls for materials to be brought to the Archaeological Society for him and the Golden Hammers to aid in building barricades to put to use against the Nightriser attack.

House Malatesta holds a market day to sell off their goods.

The Ymphian Collective Corps Union members release details regarding their group. Among the benefits to be had in this group are immunity to all non-union laws, guaranteed protection, trust, headquarters for sleeping, travels and vote inside the union. The initial fee to join is 200 gold coins, with 100 gold extra for the first month.

Galleous is accused of consorting with Umberlites and slavers.

The Fleet of the First Bolt offers its members as mercenaries for contracts to be had.

Algernor Rohan seeks help to man a force to assault the wild orc lair deep within the mountains. This lead possibly to the events written on Eleasis 28th.

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Flamerule 1375

Early Flamerule

Davril Loyalar, last of the Amaunatori, pledges loyalty to the newly established government of Galleous Albedos. Militia Commander Orik Ironhammer is murdered. A free man tries to rally others to reject the newly established government, but most that reply show their support for it. Maer of the White Wolf informs fellow Tribesmen that a meeting is to be held at the druid circle, where they will share words. Others are welcomed to listen and learn, if they show respect for the Tribemen's ways.

Judge Hersilia Malatesta attempts to stabilize the milita after the death of Commander Orik Ironhammer with these changes:

This large poster, with fine penmanship can be found nailed to a wall of the Kingsman's, next to the militia stronghold and on the wall of the Ziggurat's top tier,


Citizens of our burgeoning settlement,

It is no secret that our militia is in a state of disarray, greatly aggravated by the untimely demise of its commander, Orik Ironhammer. Along with a few other concerned citizens, I, in my capacity as a Judge have taken the liberty to offer suggestions to fill up the position. The manner in which these suggestions were made is as follows: Citizens were invited to gather at the Stronghold to discuss, and different proposals were considered, until a proposal to appoint three acting Commanders was accepted as the most suitable. These are the conditions of these suggested appointments:

• The appointments were made as a suggestion of Judge Malatesta, in the presence of Sentinel Ko, who did not object to any suggested names and indeed offered his agreement.
  
   
• Each of the acting commanders is now the ranking officer of the militia. They must work with one another well, and conduct a joint effort to structure a militia both capable and willing to defend our settlement and uphold our law.
  
   
• The acting commanders are not officially commanders until this decision is ratified by acting executive Galleous Albedos. Should he object to any nomination, or indeed all of them, it is the hope of those involved in his process that he will make his objections known and the reasons for their existence.
  
   
• For a duration that shall be up to the decision of the militia, all three acting commanders (commanders, after ratification by the acting executive) shall together (and with the appropriate input of their troops) decide upon a single one of their number to take up the mantle of Commander, the other two being made his Captains and direct subordinates.

It is my belief, as well as that of those gathered during this meeting that the acting executive shall not object to any of these suggestions. I also strongly believe that they are in the community's best interest, as the militia was until now, by recognition of its own members, lawless and rife with internal division.

It is also my hope that this will lead to a complete revamping of the militia, bringing about an organization that is comprised of more than solely volunteers; Regulars, up to the task of defending us and upholding our laws.

Following is a brief excerpt of each of the  statements offered by the nominees, presently acting commanders of the settlement's militia until ratification by the acting executive, or a veto:

I shall strive to see the disunion in the militia done away with, to shape our force into a unit focused on the defense and enforcement of our laws. There shall be no more racial contingents and units based on religious affiliation. The militia shall be a single-minded unit, under a banner of defense of our citizens and the rule of law. I shall also put in place a system of martial warning, so that the militia can be mustered and the citizens take shelter, in the event of an attack.

I shall strive to see that our troops are properly trained and equipped. The undead beleaguer our settlement, and appropriate training for each of our soldiers must be provided so that they are able to defend us from this threat. The Battlefather shall ride with us if we strive to shape our military into a suitable fighting force.

It is my belief that what the people would require the most in any commander is trust. I hope to foster a great deal of trust between our militia and our citizens, and amongst the militia itself. I shall strive to know what goes on in the lives of my men, and to knit our forces tightly in a spirit of camaraderie and common trust.

These are all fine people, who I strongly endorse in my capacity as a judge and my condition as a citizen, to uphold our laws and defend our people. It is my belief that the people of our growing settlement shall not be disappointed if they stand by them.

Respectfully,

 ~ Hersilia of Malatesta, Judge

After the proclaimation, Fyoris states that he wishes to speak with all three of the acting Commanders, Senator Jawl Highwind proposes Fyoris as Commander of the Militia and Acting Executive Galleous Albedos informs that the milita will handle this and accepts all three as volunteers into the Militia. The issue is solved during a meeting and Commander Martin Farden takes command of the Militia.

An announcement of the Militia organisation members are made to show who is a member of the militia, the names Galleous Albedos: Executive Commander of the Nebedzzos Volunteer Militia,
Commander Martin Farden, Gurash Johnson, Insido Bill, Elphian Falconsight, Kogan Gleebash, Davril Loyalar, Brant Denson, Briago Torroot and Nikki standing upon the poster.

Galleous Albedos steps down as Executive of the government with this proclaimation:

As many of you know, I named myself Executive because the situation demanded that someone step up as a leader. I do not seek power, I do not covet authority, I do not aim to gain riches at the benefit of the people here. I merely wished to see a militia organized, laws proposed, and a government that will serve the people installed.
 
I swore that when these things were done, I would step aside and declare my work done and better passed along to others who will guide this new nation into the future. Tonight, we shall meet as one community at the Kingsman to finalize all that I have built and to ammend it to serve the community for which I built it.
 
Let us not forget many who have died in pursuit of building this. Bastiaan Vandermark, Hrothgar, our first Senator of Defense, and Orik Ironhammer who all died only days after accepting their charges. Struck down by a cowardly assassins who still walk amongst you. This is the greatest loss of our nascent settlement. There are forces on this island who covet power by feigning disinterest in its accumulation. Al-Hassar was only the first tyrant to rise, and will not be the last.
 
In these three weeks that I have served you, I have blocked several attempts to gain power over this settlement. The most public was the trial of John Black, widely believed to be the Black Arrow. The Black Arrow in truth is was a group of vigilantes who rose against the tyrant Al-Hassar, and incurred the wrath of groups involved in the slave trade and the animation of our own dead as mindless servants. As Executive, I put myself between these forces and John Black to save his life and to send a message that this settlement will not bow down to any show of power. We are our own masters and our own sovereigns. We are a free people, brought here by the mysteries of the Ziggurat to build something found in no other nation on Toril. We must never forget, the ziggurat chose us, we are blessed by the Mists, we are not like those who merely crashed a ship into the shores. A divine providence lays before us!
 
Now is the moment of truth. When I step down in a few days and relinquish this great burden I've carried, grasping skeletal hands; undernourished by their own greed; will seek to take command of Nebedzzos or intimidate its rightful leaders into submission. Those who welcomed, if not administered, the deaths of Baastian Vandermark, Andros Lanceheart, Orik Ironhammer and Hrothgar of Tempus will unmask themselves and demand power as rightfully theirs or will slyly pull strings and manipulate puppets into places of power. They may honor my efforts, or they may condemn my memory-but it is each and everyone of you that they will betray.
 
Built into the bedrock of our new government are the two safeguards against tyranny which are the only lasting protection I can grant. The Sentinels are Nebedzzos' greatest strength, they must continue to function and the people must continue to hold faith in them, calling and recalling them from service when they are needed. The Sentinels alone hold the utmost authority to repel tyranny and declare "this shall not be" to those who seek to turn free men into slaves, or forbid our allies from . Finally, there are seven guarenteed rights which must not and can not be infringed. Should they be, the people have the right and the Sentinels to declare this government null and void.
 

1) The right to own and possess weapons for self-defense.
2) The right to a public trial before the judges and guarantees against double jeopardy.
3) The right to speak openly and to assemble for any peaceful purpose.
4) The right to worship as they choose, provided they do not worship a demon or devil and they cause no harm to other faiths.
5) The right to use magic freely and openly.
6) The right to own property, provided the government issues a land deed for that land. Such deeds may be reclaimed by the executive in emergencies for any reason related to the safety or improvement of the settlement.
7) The right to appeal any decision or punishment delivered by the government to the Judges. The right to have any decision of the Judges brought to the attention of the Sentinels.

 
My efforts are not perfect. We need to ensure the right of all people, regardless of race, who come to the ziggurat in peace to exist here. Tonight, at the Kingsman, let all our spirits rise in search of those rights which are born natural to every soul gifted life and enumerate them that the government that follows will know it shall not tread here!
 
These rights and liberties have been, and must continue to be built into the charter that cements and holds firm the foundations of our society.
 
To ensure these rights I endorse Jharla Decker, Ko the Warrior-Scholar, Gaeseric the Unyielding, and Vassard Kingsman as the most trustworthy to hold power in our society. Each has refused my previous offers to name them as my successor or hold power, and therefore each is worthy to hold this power. Any of them will serve with dignity and honor as Sentinels as well.
 
Finally, our settlement must discover allies and friends on Nebedzzos and remain wary of foreigners who are not chosen by divine providence and the ziggurat, but whom merely sailed to Ymph seeking wealth and will sail back when it has been squeezed out of us.
 
The men of the Stygian Armada are powerful warriors, but their loyalty and their friendship belongs only to their own members, as it should with a warrior band--their interests can not be ours.
 
The Fleet of the First Bolt offers friendship, but with it will come an unending entanglement in their own internal political manuevering and zealous crusade--which we can not afford to fight.
 
The druids of Ymph threaten our hunters and disrespect our laws and our ways. We must treat them with respect for the aid they can grant us against spirits and nature, but they can never be believed to support our society or civilization.
 
Instead, our friends arise from our own community. The Ithilcuea patrol our borders and destroy the monsters that haunt our forests and mountains and the bogs. Already some whisper they are not a part of our nation, that they should be forbid-such whisperers will weaken us and cause us great harm.
 
Please remember these words. After the Kingsman meeting tonight, a new government shall be nominated by all of you. I shall warmly and with great pleasure relinquish all my authorities to whomsoever you choose to replace me as Executive. I wish you all the protection of the high gods.
 
Executive Commander Galleous Albedos

Francisco de Olid warns the Ziggurat that his toleration of meddling fools have ended, and that if someone should have trouble with any of his men it should be brought up with him. He also states that the Armada can offer much for the society of the Ziggurat.

Vassard Kingsman holds a meeting for all who wish to have a hand in the formalization of the city. Kingsman himself shall act as a chairman directing this political debate.

Jawl Highwind steps down as Senator of the Arcana, to avoid getting into politcal conflicts that members of the Society are urged to stay out of. She promises to remain intent to kill personally any who animate the unwilling dead, no matter what the laws say. Ilyra Iliathor tries to rally the society to reject Galleous Albedos' thoughts that all sentinent monsters who agree to obey the Ziggurat's laws should be allowed as citizens. Ko of the Bone searches for information regarding the Nightrisers, to better understand the enemy of the Ziggurat. Davril Loyalar calls for cooperation, not competition, for those seeking to establish a society. A meeting for the unrepresented of the Ziggurat is promised to be held, where the people may choose who to lead them in the coming time.

Flamerule 12th

Fyoris puts up a warning that lizard-like creatures have been spotted around the perimeter of the Ziggurat and has been raiding ships that navigate too close to the coastal line. He fears that an attack may be imminent.

Flamerule 13th

Galleous Albedos announces his intent to finalize the Government through this poster:

When I stepped aside as Executive of the new government, it was because I had been promised by Vassard Kingsman and others that his meeting would formalize our government.

Sadly, Kingsman betrayed this promise and rather than aiding us in building a civilization--he did nothing more than introduce prominent citizens who share various visions for what the future should look like. This did nothing to ensure a stable government, it weakened the militia which lacked guidance, and it threw our provisional government into disarray.

It is with great humility that I announce my intention to hold a true meeting to formalize our government. I shall nominate officers and accept all nominations for positions. There, through open discussion we shall arrange ourselves.

I will serve as a chairman for the meeting, and nothing more. I will accept no nomination for any office or position, I will only share my views on who is best suited in order to build a government which will serve all our disparate needs.

Galleous Albedos

A proclaimation of the milita tells of a lizardfolk invasion just recently. The lizards were searching for some magical spores that were in the possession of Faceless, spores that would enable them to unleash a plague upon Ymph. Present in defense of the settlement were the militia, Martin Farden, Alyssara Nolten and Fyoris. The milita promises that the remaining Lizardfolk of the failed invasion would be hunted down and slain until none remained.

Flamerule 14th

Former Seeker Murien Zirkin proclaims his intention of holding a contest of words, where the best tale of heroism in this land will be told a grand secret. Drudo Beser searches for information regarding the Spellguard. Galleous Albedos searches for carved stones. Commander Caliand Tornincasa of the militia posts a recruitment poster stating that the milita are looking for more members, aid from the populace and that they have no uniforms. The prophets of the Hanged Goblin foretell the Darkening to be coming.

Flamerule 15th

The Malatesta hold their market day. A massive brawl is held at the Kingsman's Inn, with multiple wounded, dead and missing citizens in the aftermath. Fighting broke out in the city afterwards, with the militia trying to enforce their laws. Otula Tauvivi is involved in a conflict with Francisco de Olid. She is captured and sold as a slave, presumably in Old Port.

Flamerule 17th

The Hanged Goblin holds a poetry contest under the direction of employee Kawurachi Lafanay.

Flamerule 19th

Commander Martin Farden is assassinated. Co-Commander Alyssara Nolten is assasinated. An attempt is made on assassinating Galleous Albedos but he survives. The former militia is declared disbanded, having been warned either to resign or be forcibly removed, and Hersilia Malatesta proposes a new government to replace the old. The new government will be established with an Alderman at the head, with the sole responsibility to overrule anything within the government. Three organizations will ensure the success of the society. The first of these is the Guard which takes care of militia matters, under the rule of the Commandant. The second is named the Chamber of Commerce which works with the budget, taxation and land deeds. The five merchants who have donate the most to the government will sit on the council of the Chamber of Commerce, with updates made to these positions each month. The third is the Court of Law, led by the adjudicator. Lewis of Sanctuary, Erasmus Ortred and Eumond Harunamos of Tyr are proposed to hold the seat of Alderman, Commandant and Adjudicator; respectively.

Flamerule 20th

A tournament is held at the Hanged Goblin, daring contestants to show their skills in the martial arts in front of members of the Armada. Whether it is the promise of future opportunities within the Armada for especially talented warriors, the rewards for the victorious participant or the chance to test their martial prowess, some decide to participate on this event. Gaeseric the Unyielding is said to have attended at the end of the tournament, where he challenged a few of the contestants before leaving.

Flamerule 22nd

Hersilia Malatesta is assassinated by the wild elf Rith. Galleous Albedos is accused of aiding the assassin and is led away by the Stygian Armada soldier Bruce Colt. Rith attempts an escape from her captors but is later slain. It is later revealed that Hersilia's family paid for her resurrection, but she kept herself hidden for the time being.

Flamerule 23rd and 24th

A legion of Nightrisers assaults the settlement from the temple district. They chant of the darkening, but are defeated by brave individuals protecting the settlment. The Disciples of the Banishing Light is formed to combat the threat the darkening entails, led by the High Prophet Zeresan Ionustori. Metal dwindle in supply. Posters are made announcing the Guard and an offer to help the new government by sending in concerns, all made by Commandant Ortred. The lands surrounding the Ziggurat are claimed by the government. The settlement receives new laws in a penal code:

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ZIGGURAT PENAL CODE[/SIZE][/U][/B]
Flamerule 23rd, 1375 DR

There is no limit to the jurisdiction of the penal code so long as the offender or the victim is a citizen of the city -determined by the holding of a Ziggurat Token- or a city organization. The Guard organization will enforce the penal code alone. All capital violations will go to a trial in which a representative of the Guard will prosecute the accused, who shall be defended by himself or another person of his choosing, and whose innocence or guilt, along with a punishment if applicable, will for the moment be decided by either Justiciar Eumond Hamuramos or Commandant Ortred.

[COLOR="Red"]Important Note: This basic penal code will not be a permanent reality, yet will suit the purpose now of bringing law and order to troubled streets. With the development of a government in time, this penal code will be updated organically. Qualified judges will preside over capital trials and more laws, and revisions of existing ones, will occur. [/COLOR]

Crimes

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• Unlawful Resistance: A person found guilty of refusing a reasonable request of a Guardian, such as submission to a search, or attempting to flee during an arrest, has committed Unlawful Resistance. The punishment will be either a fine or imprisonment, as determined by the arresting Guardian.
  
• Vandalism: A person found guilty of willfully damaging or attempting to damage willfully the property of another citizen or city organization has committed Vandalism. The punishment will be either a fine or imprisonment, as determined by the arresting Guardian.
  
• Theft: A person found guilty of stealing or attempting to steal the effects of another person or organization has committed Theft. The punishment may range from a fine to imprisonment to the loss of a hand, as determined by the arresting Guardian.
  
• Assault: A person found guilty of harming or planning to harm another person without causing or intending mortal injury for any reason other than self-defense has committed Assault. The punishment may range from a gold fine to imprisonment, as determined by the arresting Guardian.
  
• Murder: A person found guilty of killing or planning to kill another person for any reason other than self-defense has committed Murder. The punishment is public execution or banishment. This is a capital violation.
  
• Treason: A person found guilty of energetically undermining or energetically attempting to undermine the government for any reason, thereby inviting anarchy and disorder, has committed Treason. The punishment is public execution or banishment. This is a capital violation.
  
• Slavery: A person found guilty of bonding another person for the purpose of forced servitude or economic transaction has committed Slavery. The punishment is public execution or banishment. This is a capital violation.
  

The new government is promised to hold four defining features: representation for the people, a strong and reliable defense force, a just legal system and finally the informed management of our resources for city developement.

Flamerule 25th

Galleous Albedos is decleared dead. He is rumoured to have been apprehended by the Guard and in an attempt at fleeing, he was killed. A Guild of Mages is created by Heinrich Von Lubek. 2000 gold is promised to the first individual who discovers an useable ore vein, by Commandant Ortred.

Flamerule 27th

Davril Loyalar seeks a restoration team to help rebuild the Amaunatori temple.

Flamerule 29th

Percival Belamont agrees to a duel to the death with Senhagad the Lizardfolk on the fourth of Eleasis, due the former's promises of death to the latter and slander of the lizardfolk's name and statue. Commandant Ortred informs citizens who have issues with this to have a talk with him.

Flamerule 30th

Sergeant Selmy of the Guard searches for masons and engineers to help cleaning up ruins; assemble, repair and maintain battlements; as well as craft various defense engines.

[Talir]

Eleasis 1375

Eleasis 1st

A large vessel anchors not too far from the shores of Ymph. It bears neither the banners of the Armada, nor the banners of the Fleet.

Eleasis 2nd

A large battlement of orcs surround the Ziggurat and preys upon the citizens walking on the roads to the settlement. They find their way through the ruins beneath the city and storms up in an invasion from the Sewers, with the defenders unable to keep them at bay. Many die this day. Armored guards from the ship docked outside the Island come to the settlement's aid near the end of the invasion and offer their help as a token of good will. Rumours say that they belong to an important noble house in Old Port. With the help of the new arrivals, the defenders manage to defeat the orcs.

Eleasis 3rd

Zeresan Ionustori reveals a vision he has had, and urges others to join his Disciples of the Banishing light. The recorded vision is as follows:

[SIZE="3"]Flamerule 13th, Year 153[/SIZE]

[SIZE="3"]Prophetic Vision of Zeresan Ionustori[/SIZE]

Taken from a deep slumber in the Kingsman, Zeresan remembers clearly the following vision...

He observes the peak of the Ziggurat, the Nightrisers as they ran freely, unafraid of the coming sun. Upon the docks he saw a scene of great and terrible battle. Legions of Nightrisers marched, cutting down those who stood in their way. Time passes, and yet the sun does not end the battle. His vision draws his gaze skywards where he sees the sun eclipsed. Back upon the docks he observes the futile attempts of the Ziggurat's inhabitants to stand against the great waves of Nightrisers. They call out in desperation for the sun's light, but still, in the sky remains that terrible eclipse. His vision carries him to the catacombs of the Ruined City. He observes a spark of light building up momentum as it speeds twoards the surface. The light grows and in a burst of fantastic brilliance it breaches the surface. Flying skywards, the light burns through the eclipse, revealing the sun once more, and shattering the binds of the Darkening Ritual. The sun once again lit the isle of Ymph, and the nightrisers were turned to dust in it's Banishing Lights. He then awakes, his hands shining brightly, before the glow subsides and he was once more alone in his room in the Kingsman.

Recorded by Murien Zirkin, Flamerule 22nd, Year 153

Eleasis 4th

Lafanay of the Hanged Goblin plans to set up a small library and asks for contributors to send him books. He is especially interested in books mentioning Hagrimm.

Eleasis 6th

Oberon Whitecloak, Paladin of Siamorphe, proposes the establishment of a Monarchy, for which his group is banned from the Ziggurat and any who chooses to join him considered to do an act of treason.

Eleasis 7th

After a visit from House Sharboneth, the Seekers takes control of the Mythallar room and announces that Frederick Bresley, the founder of the Seekers, passed through Old Port as a slave one hundred and seventy years ago, before he was sold to the drow of Traensyr. For this injustice, opposition was unavoidable. They insist that all takes arms against the visitors of Old Port and the Seekers confronts members of House Sharboneth, injuring many and killing two of their guards as well as an Armada soldier. They take advantage of the Night to escape from the Ziggurat and into the forests of Ymph. Rewards for bringing the Seekers in, or any information, are made. A large fleet of ships from House Sharboneth docks near the shore of the island, and supplies are brought to the Colony. Commandant Ortred warns that any actions made against the visitors will be dealt with harshly.

Eleasis 8th

The Guard and House Sharboneth's guards are merged into the Colony Guard. Until a captain is decided to lead them, Governor Ortred will continue to act as the commandant. Fyoris is later chosen as the captain.

Eleasis 10th

A small group of soldiers lead by one of the Count's Rubies depart to the Colony after the outbreak of a gladiator in Old Port. It is said that the Count's favorite gladiator, a half-orc the size of an Orog and twice as savage, escaped during a riot and managed to swim over to Ymph in the following chaos. Zeresan Ionustori searches for the books of Porenius, who he believes to he the creator of the Nightrisers. Corporal Brynden Selmy of the Guard promises to look into accusations of tyrany of the government. Governor Ortred challenges Fignar Ironbeard and Oberon Whitecloak to a mortal duel for accusations of tyranny and hindering the pursuit of the laws.

Eleasis 11th

Heinrich Von Lubeck seeks the Seekers or sympathizers to their recent action to explain their feelings regarding it, with the intention to make it public.

Eleasis 12th

A citizen proclaims the Bog Witch to be a murderer, while the Bog Witch accuses the proclaimation to be a lie made by an ungrateful rescued citizen. Renee Duskwatchers searches for citizens who have experience visions of the Nightrisers, the sea or throwing away objects. Maurice Scarr tells of his vision to eredicate the Nightrisers simply by throwing their bones into the sea.

Eleasis 13th

Heinrich Von Lubeck challenges Grand Magister Aldrick Tanith to a magical duel to show his rights to the position of Grand Magister.

Eleasis 14th

The corpse of Fignar Ironbeard is hung outside the Governor's Isle, with the plaque Rebel underneath. A human corpse soon accompanies it.

Eleasis 15th

Chief Pogglit holds his gladitorial bloodsports in celebration of the new arrivals of the Ziggurat. The battles are held in Gobsquat and are to the death.

Eleasis 16th

Grand Magister Aldrick Tanith seeks a business partner to aid the funding of the Magister's Guild, as well as more practitioners of the Art to join the Guild.

Eleasis 18th

The Malatesta brothers' banking is opened for the citizens of the Colony. A Hanged Goblin tournament is held.

Eleasis 21st

Gareth Nightsbane speaks of Bane and promises to teach the willing about him. Captain Francisco de Olid seeks mercenaries for a high risk, high pay work which no questions should be asked and all orders obeyed. It is unknown what this work entailed.

Eleasis 24th

Davril Loyalar experiences a vision which he makes this poster about:

People of the ziggurat,

It is with great joy and excitment that I pen this strange occurance of events for the masses to see.

On the night of Eleasis 23th, I was venturing within the foothills putting down a number of the vicious nightmare bats that inhabit the island, the rain was beginning to pour torrentially but by the luck of Tymora I shortly came upon a cave. I then awaited a hour for two for the rain to cease falling.

It was during this wait that I had the strangest experience. The cave slowly filled with a mist, my limbs and mind were quickly exhausted and I slipped into unconsciousness

When I awoke, I was not upon the damp cave floor, but a warm bed being watched by a man. He smiled at me warmly and beckoned me to follow him. I exited the room and followed the man down a small corridor, somehow it was familar to me.

I exited through a large wooden door with ornate runes on to find my sight blinded by a burning golden light. I screamed and shielded my eyes, however the man showed his displeasure, forced my eyes open with his hand to witness the light, and said:-

"The tests of the Golden One are neigh, behold the glory of Amaunator for it is he who shall judge us all, criminal or faithful"

The lights intensity for a brief minute was lessened, and there we stood in the Shrine of Lord Amaunator, yet it was not broken, it was not neglected, yet it was thriving. Men stood in a silent vigil, clad in their golden vestments of faith. Men in the uniforms of the guard dragging a man before the statue of Lord Amaunator where a woman whose colours bore no resemblence to ether group.

I awoke back in the cave dazed and confused at first, but I then began to realize what occured. I quickly returned to the ziggurat to recollect my thoughts and now I pass them to you.

My friends, it was the mist of the islands that bestowed upon me this vision. It has shown me that my unwaiving faith in Lord Amaunator shall be the inspiration for others to take up his cause to ensure fair law is the norm in our fair settlement.

I will see the deeds that I have seen be done, the restoration completed, and his worship strong here. There will be those that will stand with me to see them through. Those that would listen to the words of Lord Amaunator and aid his lone worshipper within these ruins, seek me out.

Davril Loyalar

Faithful of Lord Amaunator

Eleasis 26th

Zersan Ionustori, Necrophant of Velsharron, seeks disciples to help him uncover ancient netherese lore of Undeath.

Eleasis 28th

Governor Ortred offers the reward of fifty gold pieces of each felled tree brought to the Colony. Captain Fyoris of the Guard warns citizens from cutting the trees at night, as both Nightrisers and Orcs are about. Davril Loyalar leads a group of woodcutters to the forest nearby the settlement. There they are ambushed by orcs and twelve citizens are killed, yet they prevail and are able to beat off the orcs. Before fading back into the forests, the orcs shout that they will not tolerate our presence any longer and that we have struck them, finishing by saying that the Spirit sings. High Prophet Zerezan is told to have animated dead orcs for use of woodcutting, but they were struck down by the guard and words of this event is promised to be spread to the citizenry.

Eleasis 29th

High Prophet Zeresan Ionustori seeks blood to unseal the Banishing Light in a blood ritual. He asks for donation from the scholarly, intelligent and powerful. Rumours speak of sightings of orcs in the mountains, in numbers not previously seen.

[Talir]

Eleint 1375

Eleint 1st

The paladin Victor challenges High Prophet Zeresan Ionustori to a duel to the death. Zeresan proves to be the victor.

Eleint 2nd

Senhagad is accused of attacking a citizen outside the ziggurat. The Guard investigates.

Eleint 4th

Lord Alamander's Grand Tournament is held at the great arena in Old Port. There, citizens of the colony gather to either watch or partake in the shows, which opens with a grand melee where there's everyone against everyone. Alexander de Black, a burly and young man clad in dark armor, partakes in it alongside others of the colony. Mingo of the Guard is victorious. Afterwards, Alexander de Black challenges Colt in a duel to the death where he is victorious and thus executes Colt on the spot after the sentence is issued from the Count.

The tournament goes on with a battle between a small force of orcs against a sahuagin, Antoine of the Armada and Francisco de Olid of the same; where the orcs face their defeat.

Later on, the Count reveals that a duel of honor is to be held. Sir Malcolm Senuspur challenges a guardsman who he claims had carnal knowings of the Senuspur's daughter, who is now with child. Each of the participants of the duel are allowed a champion of the spectators to aid them, but first each explains their view on the issue. Senuspur claims the guardsman to be nothing but a brigand, a plunderer of maidens and in possession of a decieving silver tongue. His daughter, Annabelle, proclaimed as the Ruby of his house, now lies sick and appears to be on the brink of dying due to her distress. Governor Erasmus Ortred steps in to be the champion of his cause, although Fransisco de Olid also voices his support. The guardsman, who doesn't mention his name, claims that they both love each other and can offer nothing to his champion except a cause to fight for, and to prove Senuspur a liar. Drago Jather of the society is chosen as his champion, after the guardsman sees the desperate lack of volunteers for his aid. One reason to this is that the battle will be fought to the death. The fight is interrupted by Grand Larson of the Armada, who champions the guardsman's cause. They win, but spare both of their opponents lives. Erasmus Ortred demands death but this is denied him.

The final event of the tournament is the renaction of the Count's liberation of Old Port. Participants are split into two groups, the rebels and the Rubies. The history is as follows:

It is the Year 1363, by the Reckoning of the Dales. Seditionists, heretics and criminals, lead by the degenerate General Grimtear have murdered the old rulers. Storms and plague have beset the City, and many lie slain. The Mists of the Isle itself rose up in rage, and flooded the City. Mothers and children died upon the streets. Until the Count stepped in. The people rose, driving back the rebels wherever they found them. Yet the General and his conspirators remained alive and well, watching the City burn from the steps of the Palace of Princes. And yet their end was near, at the hands of the three Rubies. They were Vizu Nemari, Letharir of the Rock and Captain Alfonsim Cortez; and upon the steps of the Palace they fought the general and his men.

Like the history, the Rubies were successful in the renaction as well.

The tournament came to a quick end as the colonists were ordered to move quickly to the boats. Upon travelling there, they learn that Old Port has come under attack by orcs and rioters and with arrows striking at their boat they sail for Ymph with the scene of Old Port burning behind them. Governor Erasmus Ortred is hit by an arrow in the shoulder as he boards the boat. Citizens of the colony are ordered to present themselves to the Guard for registration as the colony prepares for an eventual assault from the orcs. Food are to be brought for rationing in the event of a siege. No words have been publically made of the current state of Old Port.

Eleint 5th

Posters are made depicting slaves being freed of the chains and chasing red armored men and a tall man dressed in finery. Below the drawing is the words: The Spirit Sings.

A few citizens who were out hunting orcs return to the ziggurat dragging a lone goblin to the top of the ziggurat. There, they proclaim it to be a spy for the orcs and people gather around them. The milita tries to establish order, but after several unfruitful questions and tired patience, a lone citizen takes it upon himself to kill the goblin; suffering grave wounds but managing to beat it. As corporal Byrdeye moves to arrest the man, the citizens start throwing stones at him and demand that he is released. The man is released and the gathering hail him as a hero for slaying the goblin spy. Talk of sending words to the Gobsquat to clear up any issues that may be had with them for doing this is made, but some of the citizens spoke their fear of the Gobsquat being affiliated with the orcs.

Scholar Adelia Tyrell is rescued by a party from the Archaeological Society.

Eleint 7th, "Red Eleint"

The Governor along with Guardsmen and affiliates leave the settlement due to rumours of an ambush upon orcish forces deeper into the island. Karzen Fyoris and Tetrach Burkden leave for the Webbed Woods, alongside the militia, Colonial Guard and the Stygian Armada, where they are ambushed by orcs and men. Their forces suffer casualities and Fyoris is rumoured to be on the brink of death due to his wounds. Retreating back to the ziggurat, barricades are made for the defense against the orcish invaders but the settlement is not assaulted. Later on, a column of dark armored men approach the ziggurat under the greetings of a war horn, where they announce their intent to help the colony in the war against the orcs. These dark armored men, led by a rumoured huge bearlike man, are known as the Order. Due to the casualities and battles done on this day, the day is hereafter marked as Red Eleint.

Eleint 8th

The Guard tries to apprehend Sarksus, but he doesn't listen. Later on, he is rumoured to have led a large number of spiders to the colony, causing the death of at least two and wounding other defenders. The people of the Colony questions why such creatures are allowed inside the colony.

Eleint 10th

Surksus is slain by Drago Jather and Exemplar Ster. They are later ambushed by men from the Order, but manage to beat them off and they are later held on a trial.

Eleint 11th

Sarlee Ster is murdered on the top of the Ziggurat by a man wielding a greatsword. This is the only identification of him yet, but it is believed that the murder is due to her earlier action of slaying Surksus the Were-boar.

Eleint 13th

The Fleet of the First Bolt sets sail to join an armada assembling for a strike at the orcs at Old Port. Rumours circulate that the orcs have gone missing, with only small guerilla forces remaining of the large host. The Guard sets up a blockade of Gobsquat and it is believed that the goblins are working with the orcs.

Eleint 16th

A party of orcs and humans approach the gates declaring their intent to parley with the Colony. They relay their intent to the people of the Ziggurat, not the Government, that they will free them from the shackles the Governor and his men have put upon the people and ask for assistance in this. They also promise to aid the people through a bloodied battle with the Government to free the Colony.

Ceasare Malatesta leaves the Colony aboard a ship sailing for Old Port, while his family scatters. Hersilia Malatesta and Escevar Malatesta are known to remain behind.

The Order leaves with a small group to bring battle to the orcs at the bogs.

Eleint 17th

A large number of treants, treelike creatures with ill-looking
 bark, strikes the gates of the Colony. Suffering injuries and casualities, the forces of the Colony manages to drive the invading force back into the Webbed Forest, where dark vines on the ground bar further progress.

Eleint 18th

The gang known as the Bog Boys assault the Guard headquarters. They are able to grievously wound one Guardsman and injure others, but are brought down and arrested. They are subsequently released. Mr. Bell vanishes during a Society meeting.

Eleint 19th

William Bell is decleared missing by the Archaeological Society. Adelia Tyrell accepts the task of taking over Bell's position, as according to his will left behind. Berimund and Charnes Raynes are accused of being behind the recent attacks in the bogs by Adam Symme of the Hanged Goblin. A herald to the Jawed God approaches the city gates and proclaims his intent to collect the Seeds of Rot to end the presence of the Jawed God and the threat he possess to the Isle. Hersilia Malatesta is seen leaving the Colony and is reported to be dead days later.

Eleint 20th

Members of the Bog Boys are brought in by the Guard.

Eleint 21st

Three members of the Bog Boys stand on trial for their involvement with Berimund, a servant of the Rot God who is behind recent assaults upon the gates, with the charge of treason. They are found guilty and sentenced to exile until they can be cured, and escorted to Gobsquat. They enter the sewers and take the raft to Shipwreck Beach, there to travel to the bogs.

Eleint 22nd

Bounties are placed on Cain and Morningblood, promising a reward of a thousand gold coins if brought in alive. Governor Ortred challenges Francisco de Olid to a duel. The prophets of rot promises renewed strikes upon the Colony's inhabitants. A large pack of wolves has been seen preying upon the animals of the farms surrounding the Colony. Rumours tell that one or two has been killed by these animals along with a dozen wounded. The druids remain silent on this issue.

Eleint 23rd

An orc force is spotted by the Order in the Webbed Forest, and a group from the Colony sets out to exterminate them. They find a scout band consisting of ten to twenty orcs and a few humans within the woods, but the main force of the orcs are spotted moving to the western forest of the Colony and enters the ruins beneath. The Guard searches for any sign of these intruders and asks citizens to remain alert.

Eleint 25th

Governor Erasmus Ortred and Captain of the Stygian Armada, Francisco de Olid finally clash together in duel. Governor Ortred is victorious. The Colony is purged of half-orc presence, the stubborn quickly brought to the ground by the Guardsmen.

Eleint 26th

The Governor posts these announcements prominently:

This is a warning to every dissident, 'freedom fighter', anarchist and criminal in who plies their unwholesome cause in the Colony:

You are to leave.

As I instructed the crowd who gathered at my defeat of the would-be usurper Francisco de Olid, every person who is unwilling to show their loyalty to Lord Alemander and myself, every person who believes they could do better in my place, every person who questions my authority and every person who belittles what the leaders of this place have achieved in such a short time without having a single accomplishment to their own name may simply go.

Go elsewhere. Build your utopian society at another location. Spare us your childish idealism and your rebellious sentiments.

Any citizen who continues to enjoy the benefits of living in the Colony -safety, prosperity, order, justice and opportunities- must showcase their loyalty and obedience by comporting themselves within the bounds of the law and with the respect for your leaders that they deserve.

We need to demonstrate unity, order and discipline in the days to come, and thus do I warn all who remain within the Colony henceforth:

The time for disobedience is over.

- Governor Ortred

Eleint 28th

Director Jebidah Payne of the Magister's Guild is reported dead.

Eleint 29th

A group of ragged and dirty adventurers lead a caravan of cattle to the Colony, where its cargo is unloaded into the warehouse under supervision by a large obese merchant.

Orcs strike at Fort Senuspur and small groups are spread around the island. Winged orcs are spotted, some under the divination of priests to appear invulnerable and fierce. The forces at Fort Senuspur suffer extreme casualitites, but are able to break the siege on them after hours of fighting. The numbers remaining are bleak, and rumours spread that Lord de Velen will soon retreat alongside his men as they are unable to keep up with the forces rallied against them. Governor Ortred, alongside men of the militia, Specialist Miller of the Stygian Armada and others, move into the woods for unknown reasons. The temple of Amaunator is used as a medical facility for the wounded of the many battles against the orcs.

Eleint 30th

A poster from Antoine Trenada, Commandant of the Stygian Armada, urge the Colony to stand strong until forces from Old Port arrive:

It is often said that the Dogs of War are without honour. That their promise is worthless, and their commitment to coin over duty is absolute. It is said that when a nation stands upon the precipice of annihilation, the soldier of fortune will stand idle whilst the innocent bleed. This is not so.

The Stygian Armada are sworn to protect the Colony, and once the oath of a Trenada is given, it will not be broken. It is doubtless that our number have seem distant, concerned with the struggles of the Count in foreign Old Port, and have forsaken their Provincial Wards to sad exile and death. It is unlikely the messenger birds dispatched shall pass through Orcish lines unscathed, more unlikely still that they shall arrive safely in the hands of friendly ears. Nevertheless, it is my intent to have it cried from the walls of this humble Colony: The Expedition marches.

Within ten days from this letter being dispatched, a force of five hundred of the most hardened soldiers within Old Port shall complete its march down the Isle, and arrive within the western marches to reinforce what beleaguered remnants of your military yet endure. Ten days, and then the greenskins shall be driven from us and the legacy of Ironjaw shall be laid to rest until the reckoning of man shall end.

- Commandant Antoine Trenada,
Old Port, Eleient 25th, 1375 DR