TEXT: By Greg Stafford
  and Friends
  The Fortunate 
  Succession
  The Lunar List of the Emperors 
  of Dara Happa
  The Stafford Library – Volume III
  
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  Translated from the Gloranthan by Greg Stafford 
  
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  Introduction 
   
  Welcome 
  This is a copy of my current notes of a Work In Progress. 
  This is not a final publication, nor is it intended to provide 
  information which is fascinating to the general reader. It is, 
  in fact, documentary Gloranthan material which I have 
  compiled as deep background for one or more Gloranthan 
  projects. 
  I would like to give special thanks to three individuals 
  who have contributed directly to this work under the very 
  difficult circumstances of working with me. First, to Nick 
  Brooke, who compiled the bones of the Carmanian material 
  given here (and more). Secondly, to Oliver Dickinson, who 
  corrected some Latinish errors (remaining errors are mine). 
  And finally to Dan Barker, for the art.  
  This is the First Edition of this work, originally released 
  at RuneQuest Con 2, January 1995. Similar material was in a 
  previous work. All Contents Copyright © 2013 by Greg 
  Stafford. All Rights Reserved. No permission is granted to 
  copy this book in any form whatsoever. The Red Goddess 
  Protects this Book. Rob it at your risk! 
   
  Table of Contents 
   
  Introduction .................................................................. 2	
    
  Map 1: Peloria ............................................................... 3	
    
  The Fortunate Succession .......................................... 4	
    
  The Dynasties ............................................................... 4	
    
  The Yelm Dynasty ....................................................... 5	
    
  The Ovosto Dynasty ................................................... 6	
    
  Map 2 Dara Happa   ca. 100,201 to 103,215 ........... 7	
    
  The Anaxial Dynasty ................................................... 8	
    
  Map 3 Peloria, Ruling ca. 111,000 to 111,050 ....... 11	
    
  Jenarong Dynasty ....................................................... 12	
    
  Map 4 Peloria  ca. 111,000 to 111,050 .................... 13	
    
  Map 5 Peloria  ca.   111,200 to 111,250 ................. 16	
    
  Khordavu Dynasty ..................................................... 17	
    
  Map 6 Peloria  ca.111,350 to 111,375 ..................... 19	
    
  Nysalor ........................................................................ 22	
    
  Ordanestyu, The Great Advisor .............................. 23	
    
  Erzanestyu Dynasty ................................................... 24	
    
  Map 7 Peloria  ca.111,500 ......................................... 25	
    
  Denesiod Dynasty ...................................................... 29	
    
  Map 8 Peloria  c. 111,700 ......................................... 30	
    
  Map 9 Peloria  c. 111,750 to 111,800 ...................... 32	
    
  Map 10 Peloria  c. 111,800 to 111,850 ................... 34	
    
  Map 11 Peloria  c. 111,850 to 111,900 ................... 35	
    
  The Dragon Sun ......................................................... 36	
    
  Karvanyar Dynasty .................................................... 37	
    
  Map 12 Peloria  c. 111,900 to 111,950 ................... 38	
    
  Map 13 Peloria  c. 112,050 to 112,100 ................... 40	
    
  Map 14 Peloria  c. 112,100 to 112,150 ................... 42	
    
  Map 15 Peloria  c. 112,150 to 112,200 ................... 44	
    
  Carmanian Lords ....................................................... 45	
    
  Map 16 Peloria  c. 112,200 to 112,220 ................... 46	
    
  New Solar Dynasty .................................................... 47	
    
  77. The Red Emperor ............................................... 49	
    
  Map 17 Peloria  c. 112,220 to 112,250 ................... 50	
    
  Early "Outlaw Emperors" ........................................ 52	
    
  Later "Outlaw Emperors" ........................................ 52	
    
  The Red Emperor ...................................................... 53	
    
  The New Empire ....................................................... 60	
    
  Dara Happan Religion .............................................. 64	
    
  The Cult and Worship of Yelm ............................... 65	
    
  Illumination ................................................................ 71	
    
  Low Dara Happan Religion ..................................... 75	
    
  Appendix A: Dara Happan Emperor Lists ........... 77	
    
  Appendix B:	
    Elmexdros Notes ............................... 81	
    
  Appendix C: Carmanian Sources ............................ 86	
    
  Appendix D. Misc. Art Comments ......................... 92	
    
  Appendix E: Dara Happan Sacred Alphabet ........ 93	
    
  Sacred Alphabet ......................................................... 94	
    
  INDEX ....................................................................... 95	
    
   
   
   
   
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  The Fortunate 
  Succession 
  The Lunar List of the Emperors of Dara Happa 
   
  December 25,1994 Revision 
   
  Greg Sez: This is also often incorrectly called Yelmgatha’s 
  List. In fact, the real Yelmgatha’s List was made shortly  
  before The Fortunate Succession, and was named after the 
  emperor who ordered it to be made during the Lunar Zero 
  Wane (c. 112,450 YS)  
  In addition to Yelmgatha’s List, The Fortunate 
  Succession includes parts of several other earlier lists of 
  emperors. The tradition of Emperor Lists was ancient, 
  having begun with The Glorious ReAscent of Yelm in 
  111260 YS. It was also widespread, as witnessed by the 
  Carmanian Book of Kings1 and extensive barbarian 
  imitations. 
  These various sources often conflicted with each other. 
  In fact, Yelmgatha’s List was written specifically to cleanse 
  Dara Happa of the earlier corrupt lists. Emperor Yelmgatha 
  was eager to purge his newly liberated land of all  
  Carmanian traces and re-establish his traditional Solar way2.   
  He convinced the priests of the Temple of Yelm in Alkoth 
  to reveal their original copy of Glorious ReAscent of 
  Yelm. Alkoth had never been plundered, and thus 
  contained many very ancient works which could not be 
  disputed. So armed, Yelmgatha's scholars created the work 
  which bears his name. 
  Yelmgatha was the last Solar Emperor. He died 
  without male heirs, and subsequent attempts by rebellious 
  subjects3 to elect one of their own to the Imperial Throne 
  all failed, proving their fraudulence. The true heir, of course, 
  was Takenegi, who passed all tests and has remained secure 
  since then as the Emperor. The Emperor then decreed The 
  Fortunate Succession to be the official list.  
  Later, in the Fifth Wane, The Fortunate Succession 
  was used as part of a longer book, She Blesses Who Reads 
  This. This era saw a new wave of literacy as part of the 
  post-Sheng Seleris recovery. Many new writings were made 
  and old ones copied to educate and entertain the public. She 
  Blesses Who Reads This is one compilation which has 
  survived, though most of it is not included in this 
  manuscript. 
   
                                                  
   
  1 Carmanian "Book of Kings" is called, in its language, ShahNama 
  2 newly rediscovered by his adventures upon the Mythic Planes 
  3 See page XX 
  This document also does not include the original's 
  Introduction, nor attempt to replicate the whole of the Dara 
  Happan document, nor to seriously reproduce the language 
  of the era. I have also left out information on the earliest 
  emperors, who are covered adequately in The Glorious 
  ReAscent of Yelm. 
   
  The Dynasties 
   
  The Fortunate Succession is the Complete and Official 
  List of the Dara Happan Emperors, as decreed by the Lord 
  Takenegi, the seventy-seventh living god to sit upon the 
  immortal throne, in the seventh year of his reign4. 
   Since the beginning of existence, 77 emperors have 
  ruled the land of Dara Happa. The rulers are grouped 
  together by dynasties as follows:  
   
  Yelm Dynasty (3) 
  Ovosto Dynasty (3) 
  Anaxial Dynasty (7) 
  Jenarong Dynasty (12) 
  Khordavu Dynasty (9) 
  Erzanestyu Dynasty (11) 
  Denesiod Dynasty (10) 
  Karvanyar Dynasty (16) 
  Carmanian Dynasty (3) 
  Solar Dynasty (2) 
  Red Emperor (I) 
   
  There are some years in which there was no active, 
  acknowledged Emperor of Dara Happa. 
                                                  
   
  4 seventh year of his reign. Specifically 112,257 YS (Plentonic); or 1/7 LT; 
  or 1257 ST (barbaric) 
  
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  The Yelm Dynasty 
   
  No gods lived before Yelm. There was only the immortal 
  Thoughts of God, which formed themselves from 
  Themselves. These sacred thoughts are so powerful that 
  they would burn any mortal who touched upon them. Thus  
  they are associated with fire, and called Aether Primolt. 
  When Aether Primolt had formed, there was created Yelm, 
  the Ruler of All. 
   
  1. Yelm 
  From Zero to 100,000 
  Yelm is Emperor, and he was the Ruler of the whole 
  universe. All divinities obeyed him. Life thrived, and 
  happiness was in everyone's eyes. Because he is Just and 
  True, Life exists. By following his example and Law, we can 
  enter into Union with Him. He is immortal and has always 
  existed, Pure and Great. But as Life devolved into 
  Existence, inferior mortals corrupted the world until we can 
  no longer see the true Yelm Allfather, but instead only the 
  burning orb of his lowest essence. When humans had taken 
  over the world Yelm appointed his son to be Emperor after 
  him. 
  Unity, harmony, Good, etc. 
  There was trouble, and it began close to Yelm so it was 
  settled quickly. Yelm made a spokesman, called God Looks 
  Down, who spoke to the lesser creatures. He claimed to be 
  Lord of All, but was defeated when Yelm proved he was 
  only Lord of All-He-Knew. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Yelm Entertains the Lords of Four Quarters 
  Emperor Yelm receives his four sons of the East, South, West, and North. The Sun Disk, Yelm's visible form on earth, 
  stands upon the block of Earth, shown as Lodril's head. Overhead the Sky Dome stretches, with Dayzatar atop the World Pillar.  
  Note how the World Pillar actually appears three times. First is the apparent one atop which Dayzatar sits; second is the 
  Lodril-Disk-Sky-Rays sequence; and third is the Staff which Yelm holds, round at the top and square at the bottom. This 
  sculpture is dated c. 65,000 YS from the time of Murharzarm era. It is near Hargoth, in Kostaddi, about twenty miles from 
  Raibanth. Others, generally much less preserved, are found around Vonlath and Henjarl.  
  
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  2. Murharzarm  
  60,000 to 100,000 
  Murharzarm was appointed to be the first Emperor of Dara 
  Happa by his father, the almighty Godfather, Yelm, 
  Emperor of the Universe and Protector of the World, and 
  Keeper and Source of all Justice. 
  Murharzarm established the Ten Cities, and all of the 
  imperial customs of Dara Happa. He ruled from the 
  moment of his appointment until the moment of his 
  murder at the hands of the Rebel Gods. 
  Murharzarm was raised upon the Sacred Mountain, and 
  learned all of the Lords' Arts at the court of his grandfather. 
  He often went among the people and shared his knowledge 
  and power with them.  
   
  3. Khorventos 
  100,001 to 100,110 
  Khorventos was overthrown in civil war by his cousins, 
  Ovosto and Orogoros. They stole his accoutrements, and 
  led many people into corruption and shameless behavior. 
  Without Yelm the world was pitched into despair and 
  darkness, and the gods determined to cleanse it and start 
  anew. The Sons of Yelm loosed the demon mother of 
  Oslira, called out of the poison Salt Sea, and then created 
  rain to make sure mankind was destroyed. All the wicked 
  were drowned. 
   
   
   
  The Ovosto Dynasty 
   
  4. Ovosto 
  100,111 to 100,141 
  Ovosto ruled a large land. He corrupted the people and 
  scorned the divinities. 
   
  5. Orogoros 
  Ovosto. 
  100,141 to 100,148 
  Orogoros ruled a small land. 
   
  6. Oravinos 
  100,149 to 100,172 
  Called Earth Father, father of Turos (and Jernotia?). incest 
  creates western races? 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Ovosto 
  Statue from Kostaddi, probably made during the Lyndalic 
  period. The Ovosto rites invariably included a great bout of 
  howling, and this pose is typical of the god. 
   
  
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  Map 2 Dara Happa   ca. 100,201 to 103,215 
  Reign of Anaxial 
   
   
   
   
  
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  The Anaxial Dynasty 
   
  7. Anaxial the Sailor 
  100,201 to 103,215 
  When Yelm and Murharzarm were so foully murdered the 
  world went mad. The earth rocked, and terrible rains came. 
  When Ovosto and Orogoros defiled the good world with 
  their travesty of rule, the Oslira River screamed in protest 
  and rose from her banks.  
  Only Anaxial, of all humankind, was prepared for this 
  disaster. He had built a huge ship, and taken into it all the 
  things of the world which should be saved.  
  When the flood subsided, he distributed the survivors 
  into the four corners of the earth, with himself and his 
  family at the center. The 700 Families resettled in their 
  lands, and lived without sorrow or problems for thousands 
  of years. 
   
  8. Lukarius the Lawmaker 
  103,216 to 105,682 
  Lukarius was a great Lawmaker. He subdued dissent with a 
  great law, the Antirius Precepts. The strength of his Law was 
  so great, that by the virtue of his pronouncements the moon 
  fell from the sky, and crushed beneath it the rebellious city 
  of Mernita. 
   
  9. Urvairinus the Conqueror 
  105,683 to 107,592 
  Urvairinus was the inventor of the Army after the rebels 
  had invented War. The vicious Southfolk came to ravage, 
  and they destroyed the whole of Elempur city. The 
  Emperor was not paralyzed with shock, but instead 
  organized his strongest followers, and gave them spears and 
  shields. They marched in step. When the barbarians came 
  they could not match the sober soldiers, and they were 
  slaughtered. Since then Urvairinus has been invoked before 
  every battle where victory is desired. 
   
  10. Kestinoros the Bird-
  lover 
  107,593 to 108,676 
  Kestinoros was the son of the bird goddess. His aunt was 
  the great verk [a large, running bird of Zarkos] who had laid 
  eggs from which some tribes had come during the reign of 
  Yelm. He was selected to be emperor because he ruled the 
  furthest northern city, and everyone wanted the most 
  wisdom from their ruler. 
  Kestinoros was not content with the Empire of his 
  ancestors, but wanted to change everything to combat his 
  foe, the northern digijelm. People from the other cities 
  resisted his orders after Kestinoros insulted their leaders. 
  When the Lord of the Ice pushed forward, no one would 
  aid the Emperor and his people. So the glacier crushed the 
  city walls, and the people were all eaten. 
  11. Manarlavus the Roofer 
  108,677 to 109,399 
  Manarlavus produced the plans of his great-great-
  grandfather and said they must be used again to save the 
  world from the coming danger. They built Anaxial's ship, 
  but upside-down, so it was a dome overhead. Then they 
  painted the inside with the signs of the immortal sky. On 
  the outside they took the giant iron Ram which could break 
  anything, and mounted it upon the front of the dome, like 
  the figurehead on a ship. When the sheet of ice pushed 
  against it, the ice was cracked, and when it kept moving 
  southward it parted around the dome. The men sealed 
  themselves inside, and were safe.  
  Within this dome, the gods and men were not 
  separated. Nor were the women and goddesses, for there 
  was no room for them to ignore each other. No one knew 
  or cared what went on outside. During this time the many 
  people often married deities and demigods, and their 
  bloodlines were strengthened. Among them, some were 
  more blessed and they were distinguished as the 700 
  Families. 
  The reign of Manarlavus was long and peaceful. When 
  he died, his body was burned, and a light wisp of smoke 
  rose upward, and collected on the dome, and made a black 
  mark there. 
   
  12. Vanyoramet 
  109,400 to 109,760 
  Vanyoramet was the emperor when the protection of the 
  dome was shattered. He had been warned by oracles of this, 
  and was prepared for the impossible. He had gathered 
  together criminals and misfits who were unable to live 
  within the closed colony, and also some fanatics and some 
  visionaries, and he worked patiently with them for a century 
  until they had been trained to work together. They were 
  impossible to work with, said the Emperor, and so were 
  beyond perfection. So he called them the Elevens. 
  The Elevens preserved the dome from invasion for 
  many years, and would have done so longer except they 
  died and were replaced too slowly. Slowly, the invaders 
  brought down the dome, and then overwhelmed the land 
  and it fell to darkness and cold. 
  When 
  Yuthuppa 
  was 
  overwhelmed, 
  Emperor 
  Vanyoramet went outside of the dome to seek victory for 
  his people. He went shoulder to shoulder with Antirius, and 
  for that reason he is called 'Walks with God." Alas, the god 
  was nearly slain, except that the Emperor saved his 
  existence from the Cruel One. But the Emperor was fatally 
  wounded too, and died.  
   
   
   
   
  
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  13. Manimat the Last  
  109,761 to 110,112 
  Manimat had commanded the army of Dara Happa when 
  Vanyoramet was gone. He was appointed by the dying 
  emperor. He trained everyone to use spears and rocks, and 
  to listen silently when he said to. While he ruled, after 
  Antirius died, the last Elevens betrayed the Empire and 
  seized Raibanth, slaying many of the people and forcing the 
  rest to flee.  
  Manimat led his people into the wilderness, away from 
  the last outposts of civilization which had attracted armies 
  of monsters. He summoned the last of the Aetheric Gods 
  to be his protector, and his own family settled in Darjiin. 
  Manimat was the one who discarded the ancient toga in 
  favor of trousers, like the Eferventes people1 wore, at this 
  time. 
  When he died, Manimat's essence was placed inside the 
  imperial brooch, which was secreted away among the 
  Vurturnus family. Before he died Manimat cut the Cloak of 
  Antirius into strips and distributed it among the 70 Families. 
  They swore to return to their homelands when they could. 
  Then they dispersed, and lived in the hilltop cities of 
  Darjiin, Gerendethlia and other regions.  
   
   
   
   
                                                  
   
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  Bijiif, two sculptures 
  Left. Jenarong Era statue (circa 11 1,000), a small carved bone idol to which sacrifice was made for 
  protection at night. Right. Late Lunar Era statue (circa 112,600), in the Temple of Yelm, at Raibanth. 
   
  
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  Kazkurtum,  
  The Empty Emperor 
  110,112 to 110,665 
  When Antirius was dismembered, and Manimat had died, 
  no sun shone in the sky, and the few stars which were there 
  were chased around the sky by w monsters. The last cities 
  of Dara Happa were overtaken by the Unpeople, which 
  ruled things that had no sense of order or nature. They 
  perverted everything which they touched, and sterilized the 
  lands where they stayed. 
  These beings found their greatest delight in distorting 
  the acts of life and goodness. They placed their own empty 
  leader upon the throne of Dara Happa and claimed it was 
  an emperor. It had many names: Etchango, Lord Beast, 
  Pervert God, or Slime Standing. But we call it Kazkurtum, 
  the Empty Emperor, for it had none of the things needed to 
  qualify as Emperor, and none of the accoutrements to 
  prove his imperial status, and knew none of the litany which 
  would bring others to his level of knowledge and 
  experience. This proved that one is not Emperor by merely 
  by saying so. 
  While the Empty Emperor lived he hunted down the 
  70 Families, for they were the most powerful and delicious 
  of all beings alive. Many of the sacred families died out or 
  joined with others, and everyone was miserable. In this time 
  Famine and Drought stalked the lands as well, and Greatfire 
  and Earthshake brushed their arms across the realms. 
  Sorrow, Fear, and Despair were rulers and provoked the 
  only feelings which people had. The world was covered with 
  ashes belching out from deep underground. 
  During this time all the gods died, and only humans 
  were left alive. For them to survive, they were forced do 
  unnatural things just to live. Thus some ate mushrooms, 
  some burned prayer smokes, some had pleasurable sex, 
  some liked being artistic, some enjoyed nudity, some hated 
  children, some scorned leaders, some sought cruelty, some 
  killed relatives, some loathed gods, some went naked and 
  shameless, and even worse things. Thus the human race was 
  polluted by all these things so that today all ordinary people 
  have those thoughts or feelings. We are fortunate today that 
  the light of the gods guides us, so we do not fall into such 
  evils as a way of life. But in those days human were without 
  such guidance, and they all suffered doing these things. 
  They had only tiny sparks of light, each of them held in 
  secret and nurtured with desperation and hope. Thus the 
  human race survived the destruction of the world, but was 
  tainted forever. 
  Only people who held a shred of Antirius Cloak of 
  Light survived their life without significant harm. And only 
  the bearer of Manimat's Brooch was truly pure.  
  The Power of the Empty Emperor is that there is No 
  Center. The forces which exist there support digijelm, who 
  devour the rot which was once at the heart of decrepitude. 
  It returns to the world even now, and many emperors found 
  themselves invoking these useless powers rather than the 
  true Rule of Wisdom which Worship of Yelm would have 
  given them.  
  It is easy for Men of Authority to misuse their status 
  and responsibilities. Our history of the Empire has many 
  bad emperors who let this power slip into their lives, or– 
  even worse– invited it. 
  Indeed, it is a task for every Emperor to decide what 
  they must do with this force, which has never truly left our 
  world.  
   
   
   
   
  Kazkurtum 
  From a rock painting a few miles up river from Darleep. Jenarong killed all the evil people who worshipped here, but whomever 
  tried to paint over or deface the image was killed. At last Vuranostum split the rock and pushed its face upon the ground.  
  But the evil spirit would not be defeated, for over the next century the image soaked through the rock, and is now visible 
  again. 
   
   
  
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  Map 3 Peloria, Ruling Peoples ca. 111,000 to 111,050 
  The Reign of Jenarong 
   
   
   
  
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  Jenarong Dynasty 
  During the term of this dynasty there were many years without any emperor. Yet by today's standards, these evil people could 
  not have been Emperors, even though they sat upon the throne and called themselves by that name. They continued only the 
  tradition of the Empty Emperor, and brought harm to the people and land of Dara Happa when they lived. 
  Yet, they were necessary in order to crystallize the mobs and bring them to awareness of their miserable conditions. That way 
  some of them fought back, or worked harder, or found the uses for ancient things. In this way the distillation process could being, 
  which blessed all humanity. 
   
  14. Jenarong 
  110,800 to 110,900 
  Jenarong was the lord of his own people who woke upon a 
  star light field with horses and weapons. They drove their 
  chariots about the shattered earth, and wherever they went 
  they brought it to life again. They brought people together 
  to the city of Raibanth, and there Jenarong was blessed by 
  the city god and inspired to become Emperor. In this way 
  the Good Land was distilled from the rest of the world by 
  the blessing brought by Jenarong. Under the Emperor the 
  people thrived.  
  One day a horde of strangers came to Raibanth. The 
  citizens were afraid and begged Jenarong to slay them. But 
  the wise emperor consulted with his god, who advised him 
  to go forth and speak first. Because Jenarong was pious, he 
  did as he was told, taking only his household bodyguards.  
  He met with the leader of the strangers. His name was 
  Urstenus, and he was nearly naked, and covered with 
  wounds from the life he led outside of Dara Happa. But 
  though poor, Urstenus was eloquent, and he begged for the 
  help and protection of the Emperor. Naturally Jenarong 
  would not betray his peasants, who annually selected on of 
  their number to be Ordannus, and sit at the emperor's table. 
  He asked Urstenus what solutions he could offer for his 
  own survival. At the end of his speech, Jenarong was 
  convinced. He brought the strangers back to Raibanth, and 
  introduced them as the nation of the urstenni, and explained 
  their rights and obligations to Ordannus, who was satisfied. 
  Thus we received the people of the Half-citizens. 
   
  Jenarong 
  Jenarong is always shown riding in a chariot, though many 
  of his dynasty are shown upon horses (always without 
  stirrups). This is a frieze from the late Jenarong dynasty, 
  probably Kargzant Era, circa. 111,000. 
   
   
  15. Gerruskoger 
  aka: Horse on the Table 
  110,993 to 111,018 
  Gerruskoger was the most successful son of Jenarong. The 
  old emperor had many sons who competed for the throne, 
  leaving it empty for 92 years. Gerruskoger killed his 
  brothers for the honor of mounting the Footstool. 
  One time the two Sons of Yelm began to fight in the 
  sky. Each summoned their followers to help. Gerruskoger 
  brought his best warriors and singers to the top of the 
  Footstool, and with great sacrifices rode into the sky to help 
  Kargzant. Because of this extraordinary help, Kargzant 
  overcame his brother and bound the Red God to his path 
  and cycle in the sky. he helped to set the heavens right. 
  At that time Lerustum the Killer, a son of the 
  conquered sky god, found refuge on the world and 
  conquered the city of Alkoth. The people were happy to see 
  him, and he started the Temple of Shargash there. 
   
  16. Vuranostum 
  111,035 to 111,072 
  Vuranostum was a handsome and much-loved emperor. He 
  protected his people from the enemy god, Argoom the 
  Shadow Rider, when it came to steal their unborn children. 
  Vuranostum sent lightning from his eyes and destroyed the 
  evil.  
  Vuranostum also started the distillation of the Good 
  People from the ordinary people, simply by the strength of 
  living his virtuous life. The Emperor rewarded the best of 
  each of the four classes1 of people.  
  He also enlarged the land when enemies attacked him. 
  The Veshtargos tribe were cannibals who lived to the north. 
  Their magicians summoned great herds of beasts and men 
  to help them, and they tried to attack Raibanth. Vuranostum 
  trampled them into the mud. He was content with that, 
  until he heard that a great god was being held prisoner in 
  Yuthuppa. Therefore he took his friends and conquered the 
  enemy lands. 
                                                  
   
  1 four classes: Noble, citizens, half-citizens, newcomers 
  
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  He went through Yuthuppa, where sad people huddled 
  in fear. At the center of the city he found a great tower, still 
  unbroken, but he could not enter, He set up an alter to his 
  favorite god, Oropum, and asked for advice. Under the 
  wisdom of the star light he entered, and with his wise men 
  went ascended. At the top, waiting calmly, were astrologers 
  who called themselves the Star Seers. They pointed to the 
  places where their sleeping god was, and spoke with the 
  wise men of Vuranostum. The Seers explained the Copper 
  Tablets. Vuranostum was convinced, and endorsed the 
  opening of the Temple of  Dayzatar. Tomastus was the first 
  High Priest, because he was able to sing a song which 
  brought all the priests to Dayzatar. 
  Vuranostum was encouraged to find Alkoth and 
  Yuthuppa thriving. He sent explorers east and west to seek 
  other ancient cities, but they returned with tales of 
  barbarians and ruins, but no wonders. 
   
  17. Huradabba 
  aka Son of Evil 
  111,096 to 111,111 
  Huradabba was an evil emperor. He fought against the 
  Right Order, and tried to place Kargzant in power again. 
  Huradabba was under the terrible influence of 
  Vettebbe, a star god who had escaped the conquering of his 
  lord, Kargzant, by Orlanatus. The star swooped low 
  towards the world, and blinded those who loved it. As a 
  result, Huradabba conspired to take every pleasure and 
  good thing and pervert it. 
  He provoked great enmity from everyone who was 
  righteous and sought peace and pleasure. The gods 
  themselves revolted against him and his hated overlord. But 
  the Rebel Gods, led by Orlanatus, were unable to conquer 
  him. They prayed for help, and begged Yelm to help them, 
  as he had promised. Thus he sent out Antirius. 
  Antirius was the Bridge to Heaven, and he appeared at 
  the summoning of Great Avivath. He came with a great 
  flash of light which slew the evil emperor. The burning 
  beam then detensified and grew to become the shining 
  Tower of Yelm, visible for miles from all about Raibanth. 
  Orlanatus bore Antirius as a Weapon, and bore Justice 
  into heaven so that Lightfore overcame Vettebbe. This way 
  the evil was ended  
   
  18. Dardaggus the Cannibal 
  aka Eater of Flesh 
  111,112 to 111,121 
  Antirius rose to the crown of Heaven, and there 
  pronounced the start of the New Day, under the reign of 
  the Sun. Antirius declared that all other heavenly bodies 
  would fall away from him, invisible during his passage, and 
  day would not longer be confused with night. 
  Antirius then appointed the most virtuous man to be 
  the next emperor. This was noble Gestornus, a great and 
  intelligent man who was descended from the great 
  Esventheus, who had discovered writing. Gestornus was 
  learned and militant, gentle towards love and hard towards 
  hate. At the base of the Footstool he undertook the Ten 
  Tests, and ascended to be Emperor.  
  Then Antirius was satisfied, and with stately steps he 
  descended from mid sky to the western gates, and the New 
  Age began. 
  When he was in the underworld the Rebel Gods 
  conspired against him, for they still hoped to rule the world. 
  And in the dark of the first night, they struck. Philekka, 
  priestess of Dendara, opened the gates of her temple, 
  allowing the rebels to enter into the city. They were led by 
  Dardaggus the Cannibal, who stole into the city and slew 
  the Emperor at his feast. Thus Gestornus never completed 
  his enthronement, and is not counted as an emperor. 
  Instead, Dardaggus underwent the Ten Tests and 
  ascended to the throne after a year of utter anarchy had 
  passed. He ruled for 9 years, until he confronted Avivath 
  the Great, who slew him with the Sunspear as he had slain 
  the Son of Evil.  
   
  19. Kerunebbe 
  aka Breaker of Walls 
  111,125 to 111,136 
  Kerunebbe was a relative of Gestornus who was much 
  beloved by the people of Alkoth. He united the Tripolis and 
  encouraged the peasants to return to their homes and work 
  by reducing the taxes they paid to their lords. When the 
  warlords complained, Kerunebbe imprisoned them.  
  Kerunebbe tried to join the cult of Antirius, but 
  Avivath 
  would 
  not 
  allow 
  it 
  because 
  Kerunebbe 
  enthusiastically worshipped Deseeti. This enraged the 
  Emperor, who had intended to belong to all cults. He tried 
  to kill Avivath, and tried to suppress the worship of 
  Antirius. 
  Avivath hid and took refuge with friends in Rinliddi. 
  There he undertook the distillation of the Good People, and 
  he marked them all with the Second Birth Rites.  
  Bright Eagle Lord story 
   
  20. Dagguneri 
  aka Eats Women 
  111,137 to 111,145 
  Ervuthan Lava Beds 
   
  21. Kestinendos 
  aka Lies With Truth 
  111,155 to 111,172 
  Avivath Starts distillation of Nobles 
  Kestinendos [from the city of Kesium] was heir of the 
  previous Lord. He was of the lineage of Emperor Jenarong, 
  and the grandson of Kerunebbe. Thus he was of imperial 
  blood, and could qualify to be Emperor by being within 
  three generations of one. Nonetheless, this did not prevent 
  him from leading an exemplary life of imperial demeanor, 
  for he was tutored in the Palace of the Paradisal Aviator. He 
  married the daughter of lord, and he proved himself 
  through tests to be worthy of rule. He was titled Lord 
  Bright Eagle, and he wore the bright blue, red, and yellow 
  feathers of the Paradisal Aviator during ceremonies. 
  
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  Kestinendos had been Champion for the previous 
  Lord, and had done great good for the land. He was widely 
  loved, and had proved himself to be in touch with the spirit. 
  Thus, even though his was both hot and cold, he proved 
  himself both capable and honorable. 
  Kestinendos was widely acclaimed as the new 
  Emperor, and because of his great reputation as a general 
  revolts broke out everyplace to try to overthrow the nomad 
  overlords. As always, rebels were savagely repressed, but 
  now there was a center of resistance and refugees flooded to 
  Vonlath, Kostaddi, and Rinliddi. The Emperor made as 
  many into soldiers as he could, and sent them back to fight 
  for their homelands. But many stayed, unwilling or unable 
  to fight, but still requiring sustenance and protection. 
  The nomads were desperate for help, and so they lied 
  and made false oaths to their other enemies. They were 
  called the Monster People, because none of them were 
  humans. The nomads promised the Monsters that they 
  could rule all of Saird and Sylila if Kestinendos was 
  overthrown. A great army of monsters came, both day and 
  night, above and below ground, and helped the nomads in 
  every way. 
  Kestinendos was unable to halt the invaders. He asked 
  Avivath, the Prophet, what to do, and was advised that the 
  enemy did not seek the Emperor, but only Avivath. The 
  Emperor had a choice of whether to turn him over to the 
  foes, or to either abdicate or be killed fighting. 
  Kestinendos said that he could not bear to rule in a 
  world which did not make sacrifices for the likes of Avivath. 
  He spent great effort to hide the prophet, and to make sure 
  that no unjust person could ever again capture him. Thus 
  Avivath disappeared among the common folk, and can 
  never again be recognized or identified by any lord. 
  The nomad lords came then, and with the Monster 
  Army laid siege to the city of Yemes, here the Emperor 
  waited. The imperial army sallied out, and there was a 
  terrible battle upon the plain. But Antirius had spoken, and 
  the Emperor was slain along with all of his army. The 
  Monster Army rushed to the city, eager to sack and pillage, 
  but they found it was entirely empty. They destroyed it, 
  stone for stone, out of frustration, hate and malice, so it 
  does not exist anymore.  
  Emperor Kestinendos was a soldier to the end, and was 
  among the last people slain. The enemy all wished to seize 
  his body for torture and desecrate it, and fell upon each 
  other for the right to make the killing blow. When it was 
  clear that the enemy were never going to find peace again, 
  Kestinendos , prayed to his gods and his prayers were 
  answered when he burst into flame, clear and pure. His 
  eagle circled the field of battle below, and then flew to the 
  sky. 
   
  22. Illadaga 
  aka Child of Wrath 
  111,175 to 111,185 
   
  23. Viramakradda 
  aka Dispenser of Horses 
  111,186 to 111,193 
  Good Nobles are Distilled from the Good People. 
   
  24. Eusibus 
  aka Upon Hilltops 
  111,194 to 111,215 
  Son of Shargash. abdicates, but reserves right of Alkoth to 
  make Emperors. 
   
  25. Harkaztem 
  aka Kills for Life 
  111,216 to 111,221 
   
   
   
   
   
  Artifacts from Jenarong's Dynasty 
  Upper: Cylinder seal impression of the Emperor 
  performing the annual Water Refreshment Sacrifice.  
  Lower: Pot containing tribute given to Emperor 
  Viramakradda by Senebakus, earliest of the Good Nobles.  
  
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  The Reign of Khordavu 
   
   
   
   
  
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  Khordavu Dynasty 
  The dynasty lasted for 23 emperors, from 111,221 to 111,700, total of 479 years. 
   
  26. Khordavu 
  111,221 to 111,247 
  Khordavu was the first emperor since Manimat to wear the 
  Mantle of Sovereignty. His grandfather had begun to 
  assemble it when he was in Ulifas, and many evil emperors 
  pursued this garment unsuccessfully. At last it came to the 
  hands of Khordavu, who was the first person to put it on. 
  Then he clasped it with the Brooch of Manimat, and this 
  completed the Imperial Regalia. 
  c. 111 ,221: Khordavu is crowned Emperor of Dara 
  Happa, at (a) Temple of the Emperor; by Yuthuppan 
  Priests, guarded by Alkoth Soldiers, and waited upon by the 
  Seven Servants (i.e., Sagittus and others of missing 
  Decapolis).  
  And Antirius descends, and places the Mantle of 
  Solemn Majestic Glory upon him. When Kills for Life 
  shows up to protest, Khordavu points at him, and he is 
  struck dead by a ray from the Sun. 
  Emperor Khordavu summoned his enemies to him, 
  and both the Bad Gods and the Evil Gods came. Khordavu 
  then set them upon each other. The Monster Army 
  destroyed the Flesheaters, a tribe of demigods who had 
  come from the farthest side of the world to destroy 
  Khordavu. Instead, they were all exterminated, and not even 
  one of them was enslaved. 
  After the battle the Monster Army came to Khordavu 
  and surrendered. They said they had been sent by their own 
  Gods, who at the moment were making peace with Antirius. 
  The people explained that their gods had been released 
  from the dead land, on the condition that they must prepare 
  the way for the arrival of Yelm, the Master of the Universe. 
  The gods had held their word, to honor the glory of Yelm, 
  and the army had followed their gods. 
  Then Khordavu stood upon his throne, and he divided 
  the monsters of the army to go into separate quarters. He 
  sent the night men, the uz, into the north. He sent the 
  underground men, the mostali, to the east. He sent the 
  wood men, the aldryami, to the west. And to the south he 
  sent the dragonmen.  
  Emperor Khordavu then granted the army and their 
  leaders the honorable title of World Council of Friends. 
  They left, and went to their homes. Many of them did stay, 
  for they loved the beautiful land of Dara Happa, and agreed 
  to live by the laws of Khordavu. 
  Social Order: the Emperor, and the Overlords; 
  Assistants & Witnesses; 10 Sons and Servants, including 
  Foreman and Soldiers; 17 Families; half-citizens. 
   
  27. Anirmesha 
  111,248 to 111,268 
  This son of Khordavu had intended to be a priest, but was 
  put forward by other nobles and was then recommended to 
  the post of Emperor. 
  He completed the magnificent Bridge of Angels which 
  linked portions of the city again, which had been separated 
  from each other by Oslira when she was untamed.  
  He established the first Priests, separate from the rest 
  of the Servants and Witnesses. They were servants of 
  Dayzatar, and they said they needed to have only the single 
  duty of conveying prayers and sacrifices to their god, for 
  Dayzatar was far from everyone and needed the most work 
  to be reached. The Emperor approved of this, and then 
  blessed them with additional responsibilities which were 
  necessary for them to maintain the dignity of their office. 
   
  *Wanthanelm the Cursed 
  111,269 to 111,278 
  The failure of the third emperor of the dynasty, 
  Wanthanelm, to maintain his full moral dignity resulted in 
  his abdication. The Tribunal cautioned, then censured, then 
  condemned him for three acts. He was driven out of office 
  by the weight of his injustices. 
  Later it was proved that he had cheated on the Ten 
  Tests, and his recognition as Emperor was revoked.  
   
  28. Anirdavu the Humble 
  111,279 to 111,306 
  His wife attempted to shame him, but was turned into a 
  night wren, while her lover became an owl. After this he 
  took no wives or lovers. 
  During his reign many great men clamored for 
  recognition of their holiness. They said that the corruption 
  of the previous emperor would not have occurred if they 
  had been rightly empowered by being named by him. 
  Anirdavu responded. He stood upon his throne, and he 
  named those who came to be honored. In this way the 
  other nine of the Ten Priesthoods were made:  
  1. Dayzatar, 2. Antirius, 3. Lodril, 4. Dendara, 5. 
  Shargash, Polaris, 6. Naveria, 7. Oslira, 8. Buserian, 9. 
  Lokarnos, 10. Ourania. 
   
  29. Erraibdavu the 
  Conqueror 
  111,307 to 111,333 
  Erraibdavu was a man of great learning. After he had 
  exhausted the philosophers of Yuthuppa and the 
  Loremasters of the commoners, he still desired to know 
  more. He heard of wise men who lived in the land of 
  Pelanda, and asked them to come. A few did, but they still 
  spoke highly of some others who remained in other cities. 
  The Emperor ordered them to come, and a few did, but 
  those who did so mostly spoke badly of those who 
  remained behind. So the Emperor called his army, and he 
  went to the cities where the wicked philosophers lived and 
  asked for the surrender of the bad men. Some did this, but 
  others protected the metaphysicians. Determined to support 
  
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  his friendly teachers, the Emperor assaulted the wicked 
  cities and took their populations prisoner. Other cities 
  protested against this, and they together raised an m y which 
  marched against the Emperor. It was handily shattered by 
  the Dara Happan army, and the lands surrendered. 
   
  30. Mahzanelm 
  111,332 to 111,345 
  Mahzanelm was a cousin of Anirdavu, and had been one of 
  his chief generals. He led the city of Yuthuppa to rebellion 
  and slew the previous emperor in unjust battle, then seized 
  the Regalia and underwent the Ten Tests. He succeeded, 
  even though the Cloak was short, and he received a small 
  hawk instead of an eagle. 
  Mahzanelm continued his predecessor's aggression 
  against foreigners, but he did it without the philosophical 
  cause which had made his predecessor's action honorable. 
  Thus when he conquered both Rinliddi and Vanch he 
  greatly expanded the realm but cursed those who 
  participated in the conquest.  
  The gods of Rinliddi received power from outrage and 
  injustice. They shielded their warriors in battle, which 
  thereby slew our good armies which had conquered their 
  cities. 
   
  31. Erzanelm 
  111,346 to 111,367 
  Erzanelm inherited a vast and powerful empire, yet he was 
  plagued by the inconsistencies of his own religion. He knew 
  that he sat upon the pinnacle of success, and indeed 
  deserved to have his path lit by Yelm. Yet he knew that the 
  Sacred One could never again rise from among the Many, 
  and he was sad that Yelm was still confined to the 
  Underworld. 
  From certain philosophers who regularly visited his city 
  to study the stars, Erzanelm learned of the God Project. 
  Erzanelm invited many of them to come and speak to him 
  and his advisors of this thing. When invited to participate, 
  the Dayzatar Wise One refused to do so but departed 
  instead. At first the Emperor was offended, but others 
  pointed out that the Dayzatar ones were confined to 
  supporting the old truth, and were opposed to change, and 
  so their protest and desertion was taken as proof that the 
  new philosophies were the truth. After many weeks of 
  debate, magical proofs, and arcane theory, the assembled 
  Wise Ones agreed among themselves that they were 
  approaching the incarnation of the One Among the Many, 
  and they all stopped arguing among themselves. 
  The Emperor then enthusiastically supported many 
  people who were part of the Upward Growing Free Spirit 
  philosophy. This gave great promises to the people of the 
  streets, who had become unruly at this time. Once exposed 
  to the ideas and promises, they became quiet again. 
  This initiated talks among men of the highest levels of 
  government. Soon folks all along the southern borders had 
  lain down their arms and were willing to speak to each 
  other. Many good omens were seen, and prophecies of 
  good nature were fulfilled. 
  Erzanelm's last days were occupied with crushing a 
  rebellion in Arir. He expired during a ceremony intended to 
  bum down a portion of stone wall. Many of his household 
  were cremated with him in the hastily effected funeral rites. 
   
  32. Khorzanelm  
  the Magnificent 
  111,368 to 111,405 
  Khorzanelm was a Complete Emperor, for he ruled the 
  entire of the ancient land of Murharzarm. But he also had 
  much more than mere corporal rule, for the great dream of 
  mankind came true when Yelm returned with Divine Justice 
  to this world. Khorzanelm was the emperor who supported, 
  blessed, sanctioned, and oversaw the incorporation of the 
  World Council of Friends within Dara Happa. With 
  imperial support, the project was prepared with the best of 
  everything. It was located in the south, because everyone 
  wished to heal that direction first because it harmed 
  everyone the most and was itself the most damaged. 
  In 111,375 Khorzanelm assembled all the best people 
  of  the Empire, and they spoke the Prayer to Yelm, and this 
  time were answered by the appearance of the One God 
  Himself. It was not just Antirius, the ever-reliable bright 
  Disk, but instead this time was truly Yelm Overlord who 
  rose.  
  Yelm wished to honor and praise the mighty Emperor 
  who had tamed the world and provided the security for him 
  to rise. Thus Yelm stood motionless in the sky and the 
  Heavenly Choir rained praise upon all the faithful whose 
  lives were enriched until their deaths as wise elders. 
  Such a unique opportunity was possible only because 
  Nysalor had been born, the incarnation of the Many, born 
  among mortals to bring the divine light to us. 
  As Khorzanelm had promised, Nysalor the new god 
  brought peace and plenty to everyone, whether nobles, 
  priests or the commoners throughout all of his realm.  
  Thus Khorzanelm the Overlord united the internal 
  social conflicts, foreign politics, and religious problems with 
  the adoption of the new religions of Yelm Imperator and 
  Nysalor Fireheart. 
  Khorzanelm led a long peaceful reign, and died in bed, 
  amid a brilliant fie. His entire household was so distraught 
  to be confronted with living without his perfection that they 
  despaired and all cast themselves into his bonfire rather 
  than live without him. 
   
  
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  33. Radaidavu 
  111,406 to 111,422 
  Radaidavu was the son of Khorzanelm and ascended the 
  throne of Dara Happa with the Rites of Khordavu when he 
  was twenty-eight. The first act which Radaidavu made was 
  to outlaw wife-burning, or of servants, or others beloved of 
  the emperor. 
  Radaidavu had, as a young man before his reign, fought 
  in person against the evil Westerners in Ralios. From 
  actions he witnessed in that time he acquired a deep 
  revulsion for war. This was considered his greatest strength, 
  and the main reason that he was selected over his brothers 
  and cousins. 
  For the 16 years of his reign, Dara Happa grew strong. 
  He built many new highways [The roads now called Nysey's 
  Highways were almost all made by him] and sent many 
  colonies of people to outlying districts where foreigners or 
  nonhumans dwelled. Cities grew larger than their 
  enclosures, and neighborhoods sprawled outside of them. 
  Many commoners were blessed by the insight of 
  Nysalor at this time, and the Emperor was always delighted 
  to entertain them personally. Many of them found positions 
  of opportunity upon the Emperor's staff. He did not 
  contest with any established priesthoods for these position, 
  for they undertook jobs which no noble or priest would 
  ever take, and the Emperor created them anew. 
  Radaidavu loathed war, but recognized that most of his 
  people had been tainted by it when they worshipped 
  Shargash during their Trial of Night. To manage those 
  people who had to fight, Radaidavu maintained the army. 
  But he in no way supported or encouraged these, and 
  preferred to pay money and prayers to help distant lands 
  rather than sending the best young men of Dara Happa. He 
  trusted in the ancient might of the Rockwood Mountains to 
  protect his people, and the skill of his priests to protect 
  Justice. 
  He was proved right. His generals lost many battles and 
  lives, but when the enemy army came to the mountains they 
  could not cross. And later, when the Evil One came to 
  confront Nysalor in a Sacred Time ritual, the shadow was 
  captured into a jar and given to the priests of the Warden of 
  the Fourth Hell. 
  Radaidavu died in bed after a fall from his horse. He 
  made his appointments and died without pain, under the 
  tender ministrations of his wife and doctors. He was burnt 
  upon a bier of aromatic wood, and even after the wood was 
  burnt to grey ash the flames continued for a week, and there 
  was not a wisp of smoke or cloud in the sky for the whole 
  time. 
   
  34. Anirestyu.  
  Lord of the War 
  111,423 to 111,431 
  Anirestyu was the son of Radaidavu and ascended to the 
  throne of Dara Happa with the Rites of Khordavu 
  Anirestyu continued to encourage peace, but also 
  prepared war after many years of ill omens and doom 
  prophecies from priests and priestesses of many cults. First 
  the dark came alive with nightmares when the digijelm 
  revealed that they were not extinct, and made it impossible 
  to go out at night. Then barbarian armies came from the 
  south again. They brought the Powers of the South, and 
  every new Advisor died of a burst heart. To prove their 
  powers, the thousands of dragonewts which lived 
  throughout the Empire rose in armed revolt and slew every 
  human they saw. The winds grew colder too, and many 
  harvests failed for successive years. The demons of the 
  Monster Man stalked the land. 
  Throughout this discontent, the Emperor remained a 
  close friend with Lord God Nysalor. Even after the Lord 
  God ordered the complete slaughter of the Pure Peace 
  Movement he was visited by the Bright One, our Emperor.  
  Anirestyu was not a warrior king who rode in the front 
  of battle, but was a good practical strategist. His armies, 
  which were only as good as his generals, fought in a distant 
  foreign land. They were never hungry. Nonetheless, the 
  enemy armies drew closer. People in the cities grew restless, 
  and volunteered to rebuild walls and offer sacrifices. 
   
  Anirestyu Attacks Kasda 
   
   
   
  The Battle of Hangalium [near Eneal] was decisive. All 
  the tribes of Saird surrendered. After that the enemy divided 
  his forces into two portions. One went west, towards 
  Dorastor to destroy Nysalor's holdings, and the second 
  came north to  destroy Dara Happa. 
  Lord God Nysalor, Light of Life, sent a plea for help to 
  Emperor Anirestyu, asking for help against the approaching 
  army. Many men volunteered to go, if released to do so, and 
  so an army of men were prepared. But the Emperor could 
  not decide whether to send his best troops and heroes. 
  Emperor Anirestyu summoned all this councilors and 
  advisors to help him to decide what to do. He listened to all, 
  both friendly and angry, high and low. At last he decided 
  that he would send all the best men, "the whole of the 
  
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  Elevens and an army of Officers" to help Nysalor. The 
  army alone would defend Dara Happa. "If we die, we go to 
  Gods' Dust. If the New Light is extinguished, then the 
  world is a dust heap."  
  Alas, the invading army kept their heroes, who carved 
  their way through our undefended troops. Their warriors, 
  savages from the hill lands, were unbridled by compassion 
  and unrestrained by the rules of civilized warfare. Many of 
  them followed the Son of Evil. They were barbarians, and 
  they poured upon our land. Even their women fought. They 
  quickly conquered everyone who dared to oppose them, 
  and many peoples agreed to be their slaves. 
  These enemy hated an enemy called Chaos. They said 
  our Nysalor was Chaos. They were relentless in their pursuit 
  of everyone who worshipped, supported, or believed in the 
  Bright One. Furthermore, anything which had the slightest 
  hint of Nysalor about it was destroyed. In this way many 
  ancient and sacred things were destroyed by those ignorant 
  outsiders, even though they really had nothing to do with 
  Nysalor. If anyone opposed them, the barbarians murdered 
  the dissenters. 
  Thousands of people were killed is many cities. When 
  people tried to flee to the countryside, the hunters went 
  there after them, and imposed terror upon the folk there.  
  Emperor Anirestyu received the enemy upon his 
  throne in Raibanth. The warlord demanded surrender, and 
  threatened destruction and evil to everyone who opposed. 
  As he spoke a cloud formed overhead, blocking out the rays 
  of Yelm. Emperor Anirestyu thereupon accepted the 
  shameful terms which were imposed upon us by the 
  invading army. He was determined to preserve the Empire 
  even at his personal expense. And he paid dearly, for his 
  own possessions were occupied by foes, and he was forced 
  to live in the home of one of his subretainers for the rest of 
  his life. He died at age 70, and with his last words worried 
  about the fate of his people. 
   
  
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  Nysalor 
  Greg Sez: Short Intermission from the main text here, to mention some things about this entity. 
   
  Precise events surrounding Nysalor's life and birth are 
  murky. Severe persecution and suppression destroyed most 
  original records of the era. Hindsight, even boosted by 
  barbaric "truth spells' has only given us a fragmented point 
  of view of that prehistory. The violence wrought by Gbaji 
  shattered the dream world.  
  Nonetheless, we can discern some general trends of 
  agreement among the many accounts of the life of Nysalor. 
  When combined we get an idea of the complexity of the 
  original person. 
  I will cite here only the oldest documents. I agree with 
  the Uliverus Analysis: 1. anything witnessed is real, but 
  subject to limited perception; 2. anything reported is 
  secondhand, and subject to more error; 3. anything which is 
  beyond the lifetime of the teller is hearsay. (Whether or not 
  everything else is propaganda or not, and whether or not 
  hearsay and rumor can be false, we do not speak). As 
  customary since The Dark Age Collection, the names of the 
  authors are used as references. 
  It is also important to understand the atmosphere 
  which prevailed when these accounts were written and 
  assembled. Eyewitnesses all lived during the rapid decline of 
  a vast, rich, and peaceful empire which had begun only 
  during their grandfather's time. When Polydavu, Eusibea, 
  and Harkastos write of "The Old Days" they mean the 
  peaceful time before the death of Nysalor. (Estokestos: The 
  Old Days were over. Not since my Grandfather's time had 
  war been in the daily lives of normal folk.) 
   
  Sources 
  Distilled from The Dark Age Collection 
  1. Eusibea. A commoner who achieved social success 
  and political power, she was an idealist who lived during the 
  central part of Nysalor's reign. Uninterested in religion, she 
  participates only in the new Sacred time rituals for their 
  novelty. She never met Osentalka, but told much about him 
  that she had seen and heard. 
  2. Olikastos. He was a practical and ruthless 
  conqueror, eager to prove the superiority of Nysalor's Way 
  to the dim barbarians of Dragon Pass. Though gruesomely 
  wounded with an incurable wound, he finds satisfaction in 
  his Nysaloran insight to let him live happily as a clerk. His 
  life overlaps the last part of Eusibea's, and gives a different 
  point of view for some of the same events. 
  3. Bervina. A visionary, whose text gives mostly 
  symbolic descriptions of many personages, including a 
  couple which are undoubtedly Nysalor. Without the 
  exegesis provided by her student, much of this would be far 
  less intelligible.  
  4. Estokestos. Another soldier, full of bravado and 
  bad legendary style. He is first comforted by his Osentalka 
  Point, then gets some powerful killing magic from it as he 
  learns the god's Secret of Life and Death. He hoped to get 
  (but apparently did not) the Killing Hand of Doctor Bad. 
  He lived at the end of Nysalor's life, and fought from 
  Slontos to Rist. 
  5. Dunzarakus. New God cultist, old in the letters 
  which survive, who had served as a palace servant and often 
  been in the same (very crowded) room with Nysalor, who 
  he briefly describes disparagingly. He never got any spells, 
  magic, insight, or especially good wages. He probably lived 
  towards end of the reign. 
   
  Nysalor sculpture c. 112,600 
   
   
   
  
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  Ordanestyu, The Great Advisor 
   
  Ordanestyu was a petty lord of the Fernedus Family. A 
  young son of a minor house, he had joined the army and 
  survived many battles. He was also a relative of the 
  Emperor. *(traced with detail to Emperor Wanthanelm 
  later). Ordanestyu also distinguished himself at negotiations 
  after Anirestyu had surrendered. 
  After the Emperor died there were many riots and 
  troubles among the commoners. Ordanestyu negotiated 
  peace several times, and finally he was ordered by Vastolf, 
  son of Quivin, to undertake the Ten Tests. Ordanestyu did 
  not care, at that time, for the integrity of the Empire. He 
  was installed with the Rites of Ovosto. 
  This pacified many, and soon they began to hold 
  meetings where the commoners began to worship Nysalor 
  even without their teachers. The occupiers were outraged by 
  this spontaneous growth, and they paid some unscrupulous 
  men among the hungry Dara Happan nobles to go and 
  destroy these meetings, and to kill all the worshippers. In 
  these troubles the whole city of Borunus was destroyed. 
  The years were lean and everyone hungered, so these 
  class disputes within the cities were easily encouraged by the 
  foreigners. Also, many outer provinces broke away from 
  Ordanestyu's ineffective rule and gained independence. 
  Then they raided their neighbors, and so there were 
  incessant frontier wars. 
  Events climaxed in 111,459. That year, commoners led 
  by Naxus the Clothier killed the traitorous nobles and 
  foreign army of Melsorkoth and incited a widespread 
  uprising. Thousands of chanting people closed in upon 
  Raibanth. Harangot, Vastolf's successor, used powerful 
  magic to make Ordanestyu remain in his makeshift palace 
  while the barbarians withdrew to the citadel. Raibanth, the 
  City of Emperors, was left to the mob. 
  The voice of Naxus boomed out across the whole city, 
  and he claimed that their way (mob rule) had been 
  sanctioned by the dead god and that the Empire was to be 
  run by Nysalor’s Mob from then on. The noise of the 
  cheering was nearly as loud as Naxus' voice, although the 
  people had no divine blessing or priestly artifacts to help 
  them. Naxus continued and said "the nobility are guilty of 
  getting the peoples' god killed, and they owe retribution to 
  all commoners." They cheered again, and the tiles roof fell 
  in where the Patriarch of Raibanth and his family hid, but 
  they did nothing. Naxus continued and said, "The Emperor 
  and his god are no better than dead things, and deserve to 
  be replaced." 
  At that the Emperor got upon his white horse, and 
  without armor but bearing only the sacred weapons of his 
  office burst through the gateway of his own humble palace 
  and rode out among the screaming crowd. His own voice 
  was heroic, and he challenged these new beliefs to prove 
  themselves by action, now or in the past, which was more 
  than empty promises. He said he would defend his office 
  with any action which was needed right now, and reminded 
  them of his deeds defending their city and their lives. He 
  stood upon his stirrups, and men far in the back of the 
  crowd could see him clearly, and he reminded everyone that 
  it was all men working together that had made Nysalor so 
  bright and accessible. No part of humanity alone could 
  achieve this, and unless unity was regained only his god, 
  "who is not dead," would retain purity and Life. 
  Cooperation would maintain the Open Way for all. 
  Harangot was a very powerful man, and when heard 
  these words he sent powerful spirits to kill Ordanestyu. 
  However, the veteran of many battles was guided and 
  protected by Antirius, who burnt the ghosts before they 
  could harm the Emperor. The Patriarch and his family came 
  out then, and promised to obey the Emperor if he would 
  lead them. So did the council of priests, and even the stork 
  people agreed. They stormed the citadel, and although the 
  defenders 
  fought 
  with 
  fanatical 
  fury 
  they 
  were 
  overwhelmed. Only their leaders escaped, away in their 
  fashion. Then Ordanestyu went about the land and lit the 
  flames of freedom that he went- soon a great army followed 
  him wherever he went. 
  It required many years of hard fighting, but the 
  foreigners did not like the land and did not plan to settle 
  here. They were content to steal whatever they could and 
  ride away, leaving behind ruins, broken homes, and 
  bastards. This was the Dara Happa which Ordanestyu freed. 
  Ordanestyu was beset by many problems. He gave a few 
  orders, and these were good for everyone. He ordered the 
  Temple of Yelm built, and the commoners in that quarter 
  volunteered to have their houses razed to make space for it 
  within the city walls. But in the city mobs brawled on holy 
  days, and the merchants demanded a tax for certain colors 
  of cloth and clay.  
  Ordanestyu chose his own wife, a common woman 
  from Kostaddi, and she had bad advice for the Empire 
  whenever she spoke. 
  One day the Emperor complained aloud about his old 
  wounds aching, even after the songs and philters from the 
  doctors, Prayers and spells from the priests, professional 
  massage 
  and 
  treatment 
  by 
  masseurs, 
  and 
  gentle 
  ministrations from his wife. A foe of the Emperor from the 
  Enestool Family said this seemed to be a grave 
  imperfection, and the Emperor, who always wished to do 
  the right thing, agreed after only a few moments of thought. 
  He remembered, aloud, the tale of Emperor Wanthanelm, 
  who was imperfect and was ordered from office. "I, less 
  troublesome than he, will instead Abdicate quickly and 
  completely,” he said. Then he summoned his Council and 
  made his appointments, and with gentle rites undressed 
  upon the throne, and with weeping backed down from the 
  Tower, and with a smile became a man again. 
   
   
  
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  The Erzanestyu Dynasty had 12 emperors who ruled from 11 1,484 to 111,677 (193 years). 
   
  35. Erzanestyu 
  111,484 to 111,492 
  Erzanestyu was the son of Fesunus, the son of Erzandavu, 
  the son of Erzanlavus, son of Khorzanelm. He was 
  recommended by Ordanestyu, and with stiff competition 
  underwent the Ten Tests. His five rivals were all killed in 
  the test, which shocked everyone, and only one was 
  resurrected. The mother of one of the dead princes looked 
  up from his corpse in the square, and confronting the 
  Emperor asked, "Why?"  
  Emperor Erzanestyu then spoke his first words as 
  Ruler. "This is the Law of Yelm now," he said. "This is the 
  New World which our ancestors were promised. God is 
  Alive. We all have new standards to live by, and nothing 
  must be treated lightly." 
  At this time many of the citizens of the cities were still 
  discontent with their lot in life. They were unwilling to 
  accept the poverty and squalor which was their birthright, 
  but had no method or means of achieving success. Thus 
  they rioted and destroyed instead. 
  Upon the advice of his chief counselor, the Emperor 
  summoned leaders from among the 17 families, and from 
  leaders of other cities, and from some outer provinces, and 
  others who were selected by the Emperor for his own 
  reasons. He then proposed that there should be an advisory 
  body for him, made up of members from among 
  themselves. This was greeted with joy, and there was much 
  debate and discussion. In the end, the new body called the 
  Senate was created, with many powers like those of the 
  Patricians, but without their ancient nobility, history, and 
  priestly responsibilities. 
  These Toga-men came from all of the great cities of 
  Dara Happa, the hereditary nobles were also content to 
  keep their traditional priestly and ancestral leadership roles, 
  both of which were largely unchanged by this new 
  organization. The High Priests of the three city gods agreed 
  that this was acceptable, and angels took the word to the 
  other gods and goddesses of the land. 
  Emperor Erzanestyu then called the priestess of 
  Dendara to him, and asked her to create clothing as it was 
  worn in the older and better days. She created togas and 
  other ancient wear our of the finest stuff. Erzanestyu and 
  his staff wore these new fashions, and encouraged the 
  Senators by giving them all new clothes. This way all the 
  people who agreed with the new ways wore these ancient 
  fashions. After a few years all noble and loyal Dara Happans 
  wore togas rather than pants.  
  Throughout the reign of Erzanestyu, Ordanestyu was a 
  wise counselor for the Emperor. He organized defenses for 
  the frontiers, where he enclosed the towns in timber 
  stockades. That way he cheaply brought peace to them at 
  last. 
   
  36. Anirinelm 
  111,493 to 111,514 
  Anirinelm was a son of Estenus, the son of Erzandavu, the 
  son of Erzanlavus, son of Emperor Khorzanelm. He was 
  recommended by the Emperor, and underwent the Ten 
  Tests without rivalry. 
  At this time the Emperor's old advisor, Ordanestyu, 
  was asked by his lord which god was the greatest in the 
  universe.  
  "Yelm," of course, "For he is Source and Resource, and 
  Light upon All." 
  "And which of Yelm's council is best, then?" asked the 
  Emperor. 
  "Best for what? Your own Antirius, my Lord, is the 
  best god for emperors. The Flowering Son of the farmers is 
  the bestfor them." 
  "Which god, then, is closest to Yelm?" 
  "Why, the Advisors of Yelm of course," said 
  Ordanestyu, "For each of them are pure in their own 
  essence, even though they must shine best when basking in 
  the full light of their Lord." The other three Corner Lords 
  all agreed. 
  "This is indeed sage advice," said the Emperor. After 
  that he raised a statue to Yelm Advisor in the temple, and 
  he offered sacrifices to it, and prayed in public that he and 
  his successors would always be well advised. 
  Anirinelm died etc. 
  During this time the Enestool Family was found guilty 
  of treason against the Emperor, for they had conspired to 
  bring about a Mythic Trial of Antirius. They had hoped to 
  wound the ancient god, as Kestinoros had done in ancient 
  times. Their effort failed, and the Emperor heard of the 
  atrocities committed. He sent his army to execute his 
  Justice, and the entire clan was wiped out. Their lands were 
  given, as a gift, to the Temple to Lord White Advisor, 
  overseen by High Priest Ordanestyu 
   
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  Map 7 Peloria  ca.111,500 
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  37. Raibmesha 
  111,515 to 111,522 
  Raibmesha was the son of 
  Raibmesha had a wife from Alkoth, and he enjoyed 
  taking her into the field with the army. There were many 
  raiders in those days because the outer lands had gotten 
  hungry. The outer lands rebelled, and as a result their crops 
  did not rise and the wild forests closed in upon their farms. 
  They were reduced to be like animals, but were afraid of the 
  forest. Unable to feed themselves, they raided Dara Happa. 
  Emperor Raibmesha and his wife stopped this pillaging 
  with their army. Then he appointed commanders to collect 
  tribute and organize local defenses. This way brought the 
  outer regions under his administration to co-ordinate events 
  and to counter reactions. He built many walls around 
  villages in the outer lands. 
  One time, while Raibmesha was away at war, a council 
  of nobles sought to direct the imperial policy their way. 
  They wanted a new tax, and the right to bring practitioners 
  of outlawed magic to court. The Emperor resisted them, 
  and they grew angry and cited ancient reasons why they 
  could depart his company. Raibmesha then invited them to 
  remain and to examining the evidence for this claim. Their 
  ancient claims were examined, and for the most part 
  discarded as being from the time of the Empty Emperor, 
  and thus useless. To retain their privileges many nobles 
  agreed to support the Emperor. Thus, without war, using 
  only negotiation and his word, Raibmesha disorganized 
  them.  
  For 7 years Raibmesha ruled a gentle and peaceful land. 
   
  38. Elmharsnik 
  111,523 to 111,538 
  Two great events occurred in the reign of Elmharsnik. Both 
  were concerned with the Elder Races. 
  First, in the years of X* a great army of woodmen came 
  out of the woods, burning down all human habitations and 
  killing domestic beasts. People had been warned, and either 
  obeyed the warning and fled or were killed. Behind them 
  marched trees, which moved slowly and eventually settled 
  upon the earth where they rooted. Afterwards many trees 
  sprang up overnight and grew to full size in a few years. 
  Many thousands of square miles were reclaimed by the 
  people of the woods.  
  Throughout this reclamation some human places were 
  untouched. Those ancient cities and sites had been left to be 
  refuges for human beings. Elmharsnik had negotiated this 
  with the leader of the forests, who was a wood nymph. Her 
  folk were called the aldryami. 
  Many years later a dark shadow was felt, moving across 
  the land at night to not be seen. Yet it was detected, dark 
  inside dark, and sniffed out by trackers and hunters. Thus it 
  was that the Emperor discovered that a great army of 
  digijelm was trying to secretly traverse the Empire. 
  Elmharsnik assembled his army, and sent them to destroy 
  the digijelm in Naveria, which they did. At first the natives 
  resisted the foreigners, but once the monsters revealed 
  themselves the creatures were rooted out and destroyed. 
   
  39. Sothenik 
  111,539 to 111,561 
  During Sothenik's reign the people were usually happy, but 
  many of them wished to have more. There was not way to 
  satisfy this craving. They walked through the streets 
  chanting "We Want More," and were called the Want 
  Mores. After some rioting and some negotiation with their 
  leaders, the Emperor opened up many new offices for them 
  to hold, including some which could qualify their children 
  as nobles. 
  At the end of his reign an army of 40 Hecolanti 
  traveled westward from Jord. Many folk marveled at them, 
  but they harmed no one, and no one harmed them.  
  The Emperor claimed that he saw a chance for 
  adventure when he saw them. He called ten companions to 
  himself, each got the blessing of his elders and his temple, 
  and they set off to aid the giants in their quest, whatever it 
  was. 
  They rode off with the giants, and they were not heard 
  from again. no one knows the manner of their death, 
  though all oracles and seers agreed he and his companions 
  were killed. 
   
  40. Helemshal 
  111,562 to 111,577 
  Helemshal was a strong emperor, who did not marry too 
  early, and enjoyed the guidance of wise councilors. Under 
  his guidance the great general Casatokum was sent to attack 
  the nomads in their homelands, and led a great army of 
  cavalry from all across the Empire. They plundered enemy 
  herds and captured many slaves for years before they retired 
  to the Empire.  [Casatokum was later executed for treason.] 
   
  41. Vorandevu 
  111,578 to 111,613 
  Vorandevu was a good emperor, who ruled long and with 
  wisdom. In his time everyone was content. 
  Emperor 
  Vorandevu 
  attempts 
  centralization 
  by 
  reasserting the existence of the One City, and thus he 
  summoned all the leaders and powers to him. However, the 
  many Nobles protested this, and said that their ancient 
  prerogatives would be destroyed if they agreed. The 
  commoners, always fickle, joined their voices with those of 
  the nobles. Vorandevu dared not send his army against the 
  people. As a result, the project was never completed. 
   
   
  
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  Erzanestyu Receives the Ring of One 
  This contemporary frieze shows Erzanestyu beneath the Triple Spheres of Dara Happa, receiving the Ring from Yelm. Each is 
  followed by advisors, noted by their insignia. Yelm is followed by Dayzatar; Erzanestyu by Arraz (or perhaps Ordanestyu?). 
  Underneath are the princes whom Erzanestyu rules. 
   
   
   
  42. Fenaldevu 
  111,614 to 111,621 
  At this time a great conflict broke about between the nobles 
  and the commoners, who did not want another tax put 
  upon them. There were protests and riots which were 
  severely oppressed, until many priests and priestesses joined 
  in. They too were punished when their gods proved weaker 
  than the nobles, gods. Finally, after being asked, the 
  Emperor chose to intervene. He summoned his own 
  bodyguard and arrested the leaders of the nobles, and trials 
  were made and they were executed by men chosen from 
  among the commoners. 
  During this time there was widespread conflict 
  throughout the western borderlands. There the aldryami, 
  who had not dealt with humans for almost a century, broke 
  into widespread war. They said humans had betrayed their 
  ancient agreements, but the people of Jernalf said they had 
  no ancient pacts. This is when the cult of Yelm the Servant 
  was thrust upon the land. The priests, supported by the 
  Emperor, decreed their new doctrine. It said that the One 
  would never be in this world without something to 
  intervene, and that something served the One. Thus the 
  golden burning disk, which had received all worship before, 
  was really the Servant, worthy of recognition and worship. 
  Thus Yelm was identical with Arraz, and his light and eye 
  never set.  
  Many people protested this, but the Emperor and 
  Commoners were united. 
   
   
  43. Asvekhordevu 
  111,621 to 111,643 
  The many people who had been liberated from the aldryami 
  oppression showed their gratitude by rebelling. They 
  selected one of their number to be king. He was called 
  Vesterdu, and he was from the city of Karresh. He 
  embraced the ancient Spolite Doctrine. 
   
  44. Desikselm 
  111,643 to 111,658 
  The nations of Pelanda united under their tyrant. They 
  marched against Dara Happa, and were aided by many 
  allies. Darjiin refused to help because they feared a forest 
  outbreak.  
  Emperor Desikselm was called to confront the coming 
  shadow. No one could contest his courage in this task, and 
  he asked all of his advisors for help and blessings in this. He 
  spent a week in preparation, and his army cheered so loudly 
  the clouds overhead broke up. He was armed with every 
  weapon and spell and prayer known to Dara Happa when 
  he marched forth. He was as prepared as Yelm had been. 
  Alas! like Yelm before him Desikselm failed miserably, for 
  he was unable to see what had been prepared for him. In 
  the battle the ground leapt up around him and dragged him 
  down. Antirius brought him back, but he was dead beyond 
  resurrection. The army fled the field, but the tyrant dutifully 
  burnt the Emperor. 
  The Spolite army continued forward, and many cities 
  opened their gates and welcomed the conquerors. All the 
  farther regions were lost to the invaders or to rebellion. 
   
  
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  45. Desikanir 
  111,659 to 111,677 
  Desikanir had difficult opposition to become Emperor, yet 
  he alone completed the Ten Tests. Nonetheless, after the 
  ceremony the lords of the Empire fought upon the very 
  Tower of Enthronement. 
  The Empire declined quickly. It broke into three parts. 
  Part went to join the Spolite heresy. The north revolted, and 
  with nearby territories formed the land of Althil in order to 
  fight the nomads together. The southern part called Terarir 
  formed its own independent land, allied with Darjiin, to 
  fight against the dragons of Saird. This left only the great 
  city of Raibanth and its territory of Vonlath. 
  The King of the Spolites attacked Raibanth many 
  times, but each time the city was saved by divine 
  intervention. One time the river flooded. The second time 
  the Sun grew so hot that the men were unable to wear their 
  armor. They came back a third time in 674 with more men 
  and gods, determined to take the city and end the Empire of 
  Light. They were thwarted again, and the Spolite spirits, 
  angry at being denied their plunder, turned upon their own 
  worshippers. First disease broke out in their camp, then 
  they fell upon each other with swords and fire. The 
  Emperor's son led a sally, and the invading enemy army ran 
  away. The imperial heir burned all the possessions of the 
  enemy, so that the city was surrounded by a ring of 
  purifying fire. 
   
  * Verendekelm 
  Not an emperor, but ruled 111,677 to 111,689 
  The constant war had robbed the city of Raibanth of its 
  wealth and peace. Verendekelm underwent the Ten Tests, 
  but lacked the proper Witnesses and Servants to properly 
  make him Emperor. In the ceremony he replaced the priests 
  of Dayzatar and Shargash, who usually came from 
  Yuthuppa and Alkoth, with priests from his own city. Thus 
  he was not an emperor except in form. 
  Verendekelm sought to come to terms with the enemy 
  by joining them. He invited the chief Spolite philosophers 
  into his city and arranged public debates between scholars. 
  At last he claimed to have acquired true introspection, and 
  he joined the new belief. He renounced the gods of light, 
  and became a Spolite. 
  The gods themselves turned their backs on him then. 
  The people refused to bring tribute to him, and he was 
  supported only by a few nobles and the mobs.  
  He was summoned as the Tenth Test to the Tower of 
  Enthronement, and there engaged in combat with the other 
  would-be emperors. He killed two, but the third one was 
  true, and slew him instead. 
  Because he was a heretic and evil, his body was fed to 
  black dogs. 
   
  
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  Denesiod Dynasty 
  10 emperors, 111,690 to 111,878, 188 yrs 
   
  46. Denesiod 
  111,690 to 111,718 
   
  The God's Lover 
  Once, in the fields of Naveria, there grew up a girl of 
  unlimited indecency. She was called Denesia the Lewd. She 
  was not content with spoiling all of the men in her village, 
  but even traveled to Doblian and spread her problems 
  among the men there too. She was eventually rejected from 
  that city for embarrassing the mayor. She traveled then to 
  Dorkath, but was even unsatisfied with the bestial rites they 
  have there. She decided, then, to satisfy herself with a god. 
  First she sought to be impregnated by Yelm. She tried 
  to sneak into the temple, into the secrets rites, and even 
  with the Rites of the East. She was unsuccessful though, 
  with Yelm.  
  She then attempted a similar ritual with Antirius. Again, 
  she failed. Then she attempted it with Raibamuth, divine 
  guardian of the city and grandson of Yelm, and she 
  succeeded. It was a custom of that god to descend among 
  his priests, and for various times inhabit the body of one of 
  them. This ensured that the god would be knowledgeable of 
  his people, and they too would know he was real. Thus the 
  god had all the weaknesses of mortal flesh. With this god 
  she bore a son who became extraordinary in every way and 
  was destined for great things. Yet she had to hide among 
  strangers until he was grown, though she was eventually 
  admitted to the palace at Thukeros. 
  She had good intentions, but the outrageous actions of 
  this woman tainted her son's blood, and that tainted blood 
  troubled her descendants for many generations.  
  Denesiod fulfilled some important prophecies in his 
  palatial home. Priests and priestesses often came to test him 
  for various things when he was young. He was always 
  amused by this, and passed each one. 
  Denesiod was a forward warrior in his youth. He led 
  his local War band and conquered Terarir first. His priests 
  went into the battlefield with him this time, and so they won 
  the day. Then, at the head of a larger confederation, he 
  waged war against the outlaws of Althil. The priestesses of 
  his land cursed the enemy, and helped him win the day. 
  Then, from the South Tower of Raibanth, he chanted great 
  magic which summoned the ancient gods to come to 
  Raibanth and Enthrone him. He did this without arrogance, 
  and with the Empire unified at last, he was Enthroned. 
  He passed the first Nine Tests, and at the foot of the 
  ziggurat challenged Vindekelm, another candidate who was 
  the son of the King of Raibanth. Denesiod killed him, and 
  completed the ceremony and was Enthroned, named 
  Emperor Denesiod, "The New Light." 
  He hated the secret rot of the Empire. He heard of the 
  insanity cults popular among the disaffected poor of the 
  land, and ordered it purged. He cursed its evil, subversive 
  falseness. 
   
  47. Elmesiod 
  111,740 
  During his reign, rebellion broke out all across Pelanda 
  against their overlords, the Spolites. Sometimes these 
  attacks were successful, and sometimes not, but in either 
  case the disaffected foreigners fell upon their neighbors. 
  Elmesiod responded, and those ragged armies had no 
  victories. Nonetheless, the disillusionment of the Emperor's 
  validity undermined the gods. In one battle the nobles 
  betrayed their men, who were all killed, yet no one lower 
  than centurion was harmed. Later that year, in Darjiin, the 
  Emperor was ambushed and slain. 
  Throughout the whole of his reign the people were 
  unhappy. 
   
  48. Dismesiod 
  111,760 
  Emperor Dismesiod was ruthless in cleansing his nation of 
  its disease. He was single-minded in his pursuit, and he 
  ignored the other events of politics even though many 
  provinces rebelled or were conquered by foreigners. But 
  every city had its gallows in the square, Raghangers they 
  were called. The foes of the Emperor were hung there until 
  the trap was needed for a new hanging. 
  At last there was peace within his empire, and 
  Dismesiod set his mind to other tasks. He began to heal the 
  damaged empire. 
  The Emperor was not entirely foolish, for in his 
  relentless search he uncovered pestilence even in the ranks 
  of ancient nobles and officers. He removed them all, as was 
  his desire, and placed his own corps of Officers in to the 
  many positions of authority. These new officers were called 
  the New Witnesses, and they took over many mundane 
  tasks.  
  Dismesiod was not witless towards the gods, either, 
  and he honored the loyal and pure Nobles by allowing them 
  to keep parts of their ancient official duties such as 
  Timekeeping and public sacrifices. 
  
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  Yelm shone upon this arrangement. When the people 
  of Alkoth rebelled against their officers, under the shining 
  light of the afternoon sun the imperial troops won the day 
  against a horde of fanatical foes.  
  Dismesiod avoided external warfare. He did not send 
  help when the kings and goddesses of Naveria came and 
  begged for help against the invading Spolites. 
   
  49. Elmexdros  
  The Conqueror 
  111,760 to 111,780+ 
  Elmexdros was a great soldier, in all respects. He was fast of 
  sword and spear on foot or horse. He could order a century 
  about with precision, or plan the attack on enemy army or 
  city. He was inspired by his ancestor, Yelm, and sought 
  from his youth to reunites Old Dara Happa. He thought 
  this would be done by each selected faction fulfilling its part 
  in manifesting the Body of Yelm. Thus he welcomed the 
  Golden Dragon Society for the first time, and amid great 
  public fanfare, they came forth to claim honor and justice in 
  public forum.  
  Elmexdros went to Alkoth, then Yuthuppa to be 
  acclaimed, and to reorganize those volunteers who entered 
  into his Body of Yelm. Most did, from pure ancient nobles 
  to frenzied crowds. 
  So prepared, Elmexdros and his armies marched in 
  every direction and conquered all the neighboring lands.  
  Elmexdros organized a great court at Raibanth. There 
  he entertained even the Dragon missionaries. The 
  missionaries claim to have entered the land during the reign 
  of Verendekelm. 
   
  50. Dismexdros 
  111,800  
  Consolidation 
  Golden Dragon is popular 
   
  51. Karmexdros 
  111,820 
  General encroachment along western borders 
  ignored religion 
  "Old Families" are rediscovered, and given status. 
   
   
   
   
   
  The Horse  
  Sacrifice of Dismesiod  
  This is a nearly contemporary 
  memorial frieze. Dismesiod, the new 
  Emperor, is the large figure pointing. 
  Overhead hovers their dynastic 
  protector, Antirius. He wears the 
  feathered Crown of Mernita. 
  Before him is the Priest 
  officiating at the rite. He holds the 
  Bow of Lukarius as a sign of his 
  office. The royal horse, animals 
  which may be only sacrificed by the 
  Emperor, is before the priest.  
  The Flame of Sacrifice, which 
  will transform the mundane form of 
  the horse into divine food, blazes 
  before the horse. Finally, the 
  goddess Natha, who presides over all 
  sacrifices, watches.  
  Thirty supporters uphold the 
  sacrificial platform. Six others look 
  on from the columns to front and 
  rear. 
   
  
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  52. Elmatryan  
  111,835 
  Military expansion through Dikoria and Naveria 
  "The Measurer": discerns Celestial Anomalies in 
  heavens, and these were seen as bad omens at the best, and 
  as seditious heresy at the worst. He is executed, his papers 
  are burned. Golden Dragon is powerful: secret societies, 
  militia-like teams, and popular sacrifices. 
   
  53. Dismatryan 
  111,850 
  Reorganization, incorporating new lands into Empire, inc. 
  Sables. 
  Kostaddi conquered (by Sable Dynasty) Emperor is 
  Murdered by the Golden Dragon. 
   
  54. Ulikarelm the Just 
  to 111,866 
  Losing War against EWF 
  866: "We Hate Darjiin Usurpers." - Alkoth. The attack, 
  mythologically correct but irrational and traitorous, causes 
  the Emperor to abdicate(!). 
   
  55. Dismanthuyar 
  to 111,878 
  Dismanthuyar was a good man in a bad time. He was 
  enthroned, and where the blessings of the Sun are 
  summoned, a dozen Sunspears struck instead, destroying 
  the dragons which were trying to interfere. Dismanthuyar 
  later wrote a poem about it. 
  Armies poured downriver from the south, taking cities 
  and raising up hidden nests of dragonewts where no man 
  had known them to be before. 
  Dismanthuyar called his generals, and summoned the 
  great warriors. The High Priests blessed them, and the many 
  spirits and gods of war came to defend Dara Happa from 
  these fiends. There were three great battles, and in each of 
  them all foes which the dragons brought forth were 
  cancelled, negated, or neutralized by one of the heroic 
  defenders of the Empire. Dragons died, crashing and 
  burning upon the fields, and many thousands of men were 
  slain. The first fight, at Alornik, cost each side one third of 
  its army. The second, at Zeranos, cost half of that left. Here 
  Urvanyar ,the son of the Emperor, slew the Howling 
  Dragon, but was burnt and crushed. The last at Orsium, 
  cost the rest. The courageous imperial army withstood every 
  dragon, wyrm, and assault except the last one. In 
  desperation, the invaders brought forth their most powerful 
  weapon, the Emperor of Dragons. The Emperor was 
  unafraid and came forward to combat it. Alas the strength 
  of fate! The good Emperor was unable to close with the 
  monster by the virtue of his own Justice, which prevented 
  him from death in that manner. The Emperor was plucked 
  from the field by the hand of Yelm. Thus the Dragon, 
  Emperor of its kind, was superior in rank to everyone who 
  could muster upon the field against him, and so the field 
  was left to him alone.  
  Dismanthuyar was secreted away down river. At 
  Yuthuppa he sought to muster the greater magic available 
  through the priests there. But he was discovered, and died 
  of horror when dragonewts laid their clawed hands upon 
  him.  
  The Dragon Emperor allowed Dismanthuyar to be 
  burned, according to the sacred funeral rites. 
   
  
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  The Dragon Sun 
  not an emperor, but ruled for 30+ yrs
   
  ?111,878 to 111,910 
  The Dragon Sun was an impossible emperor. It was able to 
  pass all of the tests, even though it had no hands to shape 
  the clay, no genitals to create a child, and no soul to fill the 
  empty room. It received the regalia us if it had hands, and it 
  wore divine clothing which was intended for a creature only 
  one percent of its size. 
  The Golden Dragon was full of greatness and Solar 
  Power. It proved this when so many people almost instantly 
  converted to its worship, or planned to do so. Although it 
  did not require this, it rewarded whoever did it. Soon these 
  hissing traitors were a vein of weakness in ever part of 
  society. 
  So great was its power that the Golden Dragon was 
  able to suppress almost every element of revolution against 
  its inhuman presence. None dared, out of fear and loathing, 
  to do anything except what it said. 
  Thus almost nothing of value or interest occurred 
  during the 30+ years of its inhuman reign. 
  WoG: EWF experiment to create Dragon, "mind was 
  to be entire populace of DH, divided into 5 cults." 
  (troll invasion of DH, late 11 1,800's or early 111,900's, 
  was part of EWF taking over) 
  (111,907 - 2-year winter in Dragon Pass, aka "Year of 
  No Summer'', caused by God Learners) 
   
   
   
  
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  Karvanyar Dynasty 
  17 emperors, 111,910 to 112,175 
   
  56. Karvanyar 
  111,910 to 111,945 
   
  The Poor Woman's Son 
  In the reign of Dismanthuyar, dragons attacked Dara 
  Happa. Our great warriors, priests, and gods withstood all 
  of them except one, which was the Emperor of Dragons, 
  and therefore equal in rank to everyone who could muster 
  against him. When Urvanyar, the son of the Emperor, 
  armed and went to fight him, he lost and was burnt and 
  crushed. Then the monster took Urvanyar's heart and eyes, 
  and took over the rule of the land. 
  Urvanyar was reduced to be a beggar, and wandered 
  long and far among the common people, unrecognized. 
  After many years he took a poor, ugly woman who had 
  boundless kindness to be his wife. For many years he lived 
  there, and though at first was vexed, eventually learned to 
  enjoy the simpler things of life, and grew fond of weekly 
  enznestu games with  neighbors. 
  After some time a son, Karvanyar, was born.  
  Son Karvanyar grows up. Characteristic Adventure: ?. 
  Karvanyar enters contest and courts the Daughter of 
  the Golden Dragon. He passes the qualification Tests, and 
  hence marriage. At the negotiations, Karvanyar asks for 
  many wonderful things, including Urvanyar's heart and eyes. 
  They (among other listed treasures) are then returned.  
  Wedding begins, and at the section where anyone can 
  protest, Urvanyar does so. Son Karvanyar protests that this 
  is a breach of hospitality; Urvanyar proves it is an acceptable 
  one, by custom and ceremony. Karvanyar helps his father, 
  and together they battle the dragon. In the fight Urvanyar 
  dies, and Karvanyar triumphs and becomes Emperor.  
  (He does not finish marrying the Dragon Woman.) 
  Later  
  Crowned in Yuthuppa, the ceremony is heavily magical. 
  During the ceremony he is given "Things of the Future," as 
  a method of showing that the god is in error. (and also 
  because they did not have the objects, of course.) 
  Karvanyar's approach is eclectic and flexible, using 
  resources at hand. His Warlord, for instance, is the Sable 
  General.  
  Upon the advice of Antirius, Karvanyar negotiates with 
  the Enemies of the West, (i.e.- War Gods) to help him. 
  They do. They are able to defeat the dragons. 
  With the help of the Western Warlords, Karvanyar 
  drives the EWF back from Dara Happan territory. From 
  111,910 to 111,913 it is easy, but then there is a dispute over 
  something and the War Gods depart. Nonetheless, they 
  continue onward, fighting the EWF until 11,925. 
  From 111,925 to 111,945 his armies are busy fighting 
  the nomads, in the north. 
  Karvanyar also fought against the Golden Wyrm, and 
  used parts of it to adorn his new throne. 
   
  57. Sarenesh 
  111,946 to 111,960 
  Emperor Sarenesh renewed the attack upon the EWF. 
  Hostilities had never stopped in the south, but now burst 
  into new flame. 
  Sarenesh knew that he could not conquer the dragons 
  alone. He determined to get Carmanian aid, and after much 
  negotiation and talk arrived at an agreement. The flaw was 
  that he was required to take a foreigner to wife.  
  This was a great problem, even though the mother of 
  the bride was of Dara Happan blood. At last a solution was 
  made when Sarenesh agreed to stand down from being 
  Emperor after this illicit act. 
  This occurred, as he had said, but afterwards he was 
  named Councilor, and called the New Ordanestyu. During 
  this reign and regency, the war against the dragons went 
  well, and the land of Saird was cleared. 
  The wife of Sarenesh was beloved by the people, and 
  she bore many healthy children. She is called the "Mother of 
  Emperors."  
  One son was Heredesh, who became Emperor of Dara 
  Happa when he was of age. Another son was Verenmars, 
  the "savage but heroic king" of Saird, who began the 
  dynastic tradition of fighting against the EWF Kewetesh, 
  the third brother, later became Shah of Carmania. 
   
  58. Heredesh 
  111,960 to 111,975 
  In this reign, to prevent warfare among the three powerful 
  brothers, the priests enacted the Great Division of the 
  world into three parts, each with his own sphere. This way 
  they knew that the lands would have peace for at least one 
  generation.  
  The High Priest of Dayzatar gave Yelm's Part to 
  Heredesh. This was Dara Happa. The High Priest then gave 
  Lodril's Part to Kewetesh, which was the land of Carmania, 
  where Lodril lived after he got his part in God Time. The 
  High Priest then gave Dayzatar's part to Verenmars, 
  promising peace and plenty. This was as had been planned. 
  But without warning Verenmars disrupted the 
  ceremony about this division. He wished to have the "Land 
  of Heroes" to help in his war against the dragons. 
  Kewetesh, guiltless in this no doubt, agreed quickly to this 
  change, in order to maintain peace. Heredesh, conciliator, 
  agreed. And so it went, despite the priests' desires. 
  Towards the end of the reign, Birin freed itself, and 
  liberated Velthil. This proved the inherent strength of the 
  settlers there. 
   
  
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  59. Karsdevan 
  111,975 to 111,995 
  Karsdevan's famous statement was "I am not a Carmanian." 
  He led, reluctantly, the expulsion of all presumed 
  Carmanian elements from Dara Happa. His philosophers 
  established the "Yelmus non est hoc" which was used to 
  pare away the accretions which their god had acquired, 
  starting with "Yelm is not Idovanus." 
  He ruled during the legendary "First Generation of 
  Peace" which came about because all the warriors, fighters, 
  and troublemakers were away elsewhere. 
  The worst trouble of the realm was when the Pakkos, 
  the Boar of Yolp, ran amok throughout Darjiin. 
   
  60. Karsdevesus 
  111,995 to 112,038 
  He ruled during the legendary "Second Generation of 
  Peace," during which he united his land, making new laws 
  to judge fairly among litigants. 
  Karsdevesus was not reluctant about expelling 
  everything which was not Dara Happan. During his reign 
  the famous clothes-burning occurred, in which great heaps 
  of clothing were ignited in all the great cities of the realm.  
  The Darsen Procession also occurred at this time. In it 
  the empire committed to ancient pledges which protected 
  the sacred lands of Darsen.  
   
  61. Kewetdesh 
  112,038 to 112,065 
  He ruled during the "Third Generation of Peace," and was 
  responsible for building many new temples and public 
  works, especially the Berdethic Court, which incorporated 
  all the latest new art and building styles. 
  In 112,042, after generations of war, the Empire of the 
  Wyrms Friends was at last destroyed. The dragonewts 
  turned upon their human supporters and devoured them, 
  giving the final note to the "monsters are good for us" 
  philosophy. The humans surrendered, and paid a great 
  tribute for peace. 
  In 112,043 was the great Homecoming, in which the 
  victors of the war returned to their homes in the land to be 
  greeted with great parades and joy. 
  Also in 112,043 the first of the Troubles start. A 
  governor from Esvuthil was denied some of his privileges, 
  and he sacked his own cousin's palace. When the emperor's 
  troops tried to capture the rebel, other soldiers came to his 
  aid. Over 100 men were killed at Avtestus (near Thukeros) 
  before peace was found. 
  In 1050 was another outburst of "We hate Darjiin 
  Usurpers." from Alkoth. Hundreds died in Darjiin, and the 
  city of Haranshold was sacked, but the event was officially 
  ignored. 
   
  62. Kewetdevsus 
  112,065 to 112,077 
  He ruled over the "First Generation of War."  
  He was killed in battle fighting the Carmanians. 
  63. Kumardesh 
  112,077 to 112,080 
  He ruled over the "Second Generation of War." 
  He was killed in battle fighting the Carmanians. So 
  many of his kinsmen were also killed in these years that no 
  qualified man could be found who was within the accepted 
  limits of kinship. For some years nobles quarreled, and even 
  fought against each other, to settle this question. 
   
  64. Khorviramaka 
  112,089 to 112,096 
  Khorviramaka was the Grand Overlord of Rinliddi before 
  he was invited to settle the empire, which had been in civil 
  war since Kumardesh was slain. 
  Khorviramaka was convinced by nobles, the Senate, 
  and the priesthood to undertake the Throne because he was 
  the most Virtuous man alive, and also he had blood of the 
  emperors in his veins1.  
  Even though most people wanted him to be emperor, 
  others complained, or else where afraid of the consequences 
  of having a false emperor on the Footstool. Therefore 
  Khorviramaka made the Eleventh Test which would 
  intimately test whether his adoption was accepted by Yelm. 
  His execution of it was flawless. 
   
                                                  
   
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  65. Kumarstyu 
  112,096 to 112,110 
  He ruled during the "Third Generation of War" 
   
  Yelm Imperator  
  This statue is from the reign of Emperor Kumarstyu, and 
  shows the simplicity of design which reflects the 
  philosophical clarity of the time. 
   
   
   
  66. Kumardros 
  112,110 to 112,120 
  He was the emperor who answered the "Call for Heroes". 
  He accepted peace with the Carmanians, Sairdians, and 
  Rinliddians, and he convinced them to join him against their 
  common enemy, the dragons. The Emperor had heard that 
  a great horde of gold, jewels, and magical crystals had been 
  wrongly hidden from Pagadash the Conqueror in 112,042. 
  Kumardros had also learned that these evil creatures 
  planned to begin raiding across all Peloria again. He wished 
  to destroy them before they could act. 
  Kumardros was a man of great charisma and power, 
  and he convinced the heroes and leaders from all across 
  Peloria to gather under his banner of the True Golden 
  Horde. After years of preparation this huge army, said to 
  number one million1  assembled during their march south, 
  and so went to war against the dragons. 
  In 112,120 came The Disaster, also called Dragonkill. 
  In this the dragons sprang a great trap which they had made 
  to draw humans into their maw, and of the million men 
  who went to war, only ten2 returned. Since that time, no one 
  went to their nesting lands again. 
   
  67. Alenvus 
  112,125 to 112, 153 
  After the slaughter of all the soldiers and warriors of the 
  land there was a great confusion. Once again, the most 
  eligible men for the Throne were all dead. After one of 
  them, called Veleus the Undead, nearly took control of the 
  government. Alenvus was accepted as Emperor. He was 
  from Rinliddi, and he had helped the people of Yuthuppa to 
  prove himself worthy.  
  He was a leader in the army which fought against the 
  chaos incursions of 112,127 in Darani. 
  Alenvus proved his worthiness with the Eleven Tests.  
  Alenvus' success was due to his organizing the extra 
  men of his lands into an army. Small lands tried the same 
  thing, but they had fewer men to begin with. The resources 
  of the empire let Alenvus make a force of war. 
  At this time men of the Polaris cult were placed in 
  complete command of the army for the first time3.   
  In 112,140 the lands of Terarir were taken. Saird was 
  invaded many times, and paid great tribute for their 
  freedom. In 112,145 Alenvus also kept Rinliddi in the 
  empire of Dara Happa.. By 112,150 fighting had begun in 
  Arir as Dara Happa began to liberate the disgruntled cities. 
  A great revolt began in the far western lands where the 
  Bull Shah established a kingdom composed of all which was 
  vile and corrupt. Lions and bulls consorted among the men, 
  and women bore monsters to them. Alenvus learned he 
  would be corrupted by ruling such filth, and so he forced 
  them to swear oaths of friendship, then deserted the land of 
  Carmania to that army of beasts. 
   
    
                                                  
   
  1 an exaggerated number, for poetic purposes 
  2 ten. Another poetic number 
  3 instead of being just advisors and administrators 
  
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  68. Khorkestinus 
  112,153 to 112,156 
  He inherited the land after his father died. He ruled all the 
  northern lands. When the Carmanians invaded, his armies 
  crushed them, but he died of a poison wound taken in the 
  battle. 
   
  69. Kumardroni 
  112,156 to 112,161 
  Kumardroni invaded Carmania with great success, and ruled 
  over much of it. He took back many treasures which had 
  been plundered from Dara Happa. 
   
  70. Kewetdroni 
  112,161 to 112,168 
  Kewetdroni continued to suppress the evil Carmanians. 
  They regained some freedom when they allied with the 
  governors of Doblian. 
   
  71. Vinyartyu the Valiant 
  112,168 to 112,173 
  Vinyartyu fell victim to an ancient magic. Now it is known 
  as the "Carmanian March." The Shah's brother undertook a 
  series of sieges and assaults upon the magical places of 
  Darsen. He worked carefully so that the ancient powers of 
  that land would be cut off from the Empire. However, he 
  made sure his attacks would never threaten Darsen's 
  political sovereignty. Therefore, Dara Happa was forbidden, 
  by the wording and intent of ancient pacts sworn by 
  goddesses and gods, to help its imperial vassal, for imperial 
  troops were forbidden to enter without political cause on 
  risk of the Emperor losing his Justice. 
  The Carmanian dictator first conquered a small 
  kingdom, then a province, and third a city. Every time, the 
  people of Darsen and the Empire threw up their hands and 
  wept at the news of the fall. Finally the Carmanian army 
  marched to a town, and there met the assembled might of 
  Dara Happa. This was in 1167, and the Carmanian army 
  was utterly crushed. Every Carmanian man and woman was 
  killed in battle or beheaded immediately afterwards. The 
  army remained behind to be purified of this slaughter. 
  Two years later the Deneron Council appealed to the 
  Shah of Carmania for protection from the ravaging horde of 
  Dara Happan troops. This provided the corrupt Shah with 
  his latest excuse to destroy, and soon his Carmanian armies 
  swept over Darsen and poured into Dara Happa. The great 
  imperial armies fought valiantly, but were overcome by 
  Carmanian sorcery in successive battles. 
  In 1173 Yuthuppa surrendered to Shah Cartavar, called 
  the Conqueror. Good Emperor Vinyartyu, at the begging of 
  his court, agreed to abdicate, and departed forever from the 
  sacred city with his family and retainers. Then the remaining 
  officers of the Empire, all the wise men and rich men, 
  dressed in rags and put chains about their necks, and met 
  Shah Cartavar upon the road where they begged for mercy 
  and forgiveness for their city and people. They presented 
  sealed documents which surrendered the whole of the 
  Empire to the Shah, on the condition that the people be 
  spared and that ancient customs of the land be respected. 
  Shah Cartavar loved these abasements and always 
  encouraged the pleaders to exert themselves to even greater 
  extremes. First he asked that all the older men should kill 
  themselves, which they did. Then Shah Cartavar laughed 
  and said he would honor the surrender documents only if all 
  the men had sex with each other, and then bit off their own 
  thumbs. They did, much to the astonishment of the Shah, 
  and so he spared the city by virtue of these martyrs' 
  sacrifices. 
  The Shah accepted the terms, so he slew only hundreds 
  of officers and tradesmen1 He also killed all of the criminals 
  in the prisons, for whatever reasons they were there. The 
  Carmanian armies then occupied the fortresses in all the 
  cities, and some of the houses in the larger ones. Their 
  priests did not defame the sacred places, but instead only set 
  up their own squat dark temples in nearby squares. 
                                                  
   
  1 He also slew 10,000 people from each of seven other cities, entirely 
  depopulating some of them 
  
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  72. Bisoshan 
  112,185 to 112,207 
  Bisoshan was one of many sons of the Shah of Carmania 
  who served in the foreign services. Bisoshan sought 
  something special for himself, and after learning about the 
  ancient practices of Dara Happa, he decided to endure the 
  Ten Tests. With a handful of companions, and utterly in 
  defiance of his father's wishes, Bisoshan succeeded at the 
  Tests. At first his father was enraged, but quickly saw the 
  wisdom of accepting this event, and so he welcomed 
  Bisoshan to be Emperor of Dara Happa, as a tributary to 
  Carmania, rather than with Carmanian Governors.  
  At that time the land of Henjarl broke away from 
  imperial rule, and set up their own tyrant. They called 
  themselves "The last Real Dara Happans" although they 
  made no effort to pretend to be emperors. 
  When the Shah of Carmania died Bisoshan rightfully 
  ascended to that throne. He thereby united both lands, and 
  was acclaimed to be Great. We know that he was a Great 
  Shah because he had been properly shaped and trained as a 
  Great Emperor. 
   
  73. Endarkus Bullslayer 
  to 112,205 
  Endarkus was a Carmanian nobleman of great renown. He 
  was trusted enough to be appointed Overseer of Raibanth 
  and Vonlath, and he always obeyed the Shah's every 
  command. But when the old shah died his son ascended to 
  the throne of Carmania, and Endarkus demanded more 
  rights. The new Shah refused, and punished Endarkus' 
  family. 
  Endarkus was beset by his kinsmen, fugitives who 
  came to his company in Raibanth. The wise men of 
  Yuthuppa pointed out that the Shah would soon be treating 
  Endarkus' kinsmen in the same manner that he treated Dara 
  Happans. As a result, Endarkus proudly sought to become 
  one of us. He was tutored by wise men, then undertook the 
  Ten Tests, and he was  recognized upon that sacred path in 
  every way. From atop the Footstool he mustered the forces 
  of loyal Empire to come and assemble by him, and after 
  they had he defeated the Carmanian army which tried to 
  overthrow him. When Raibanth was purified he raised anew 
  the Temple to Yelm, and he mustered battalions from all 
  three cities of the Tripolis. But at last his foreign blood 
  showed, for during campaign he ordered the daughter of a 
  prominent merchant brought secretly to his room. There he 
  violated her. His virtue left him, and at the next attack he 
  was slain by the enemy Shah who thereupon slew the whole 
  of our army, and then killed 10,000 people from our city, 
  and placed new taxes upon us. 
   
  74. Bisodakar 
  to 112,220 
  Son of Bisoshan. 
  First ruler of Dara Happa, later of Carmania as well. 
  During his reign, before 112,200, occurred the 
  Carmanian Conquest of Rinliddi. He also fought the 
  nomads in Velthil 
   
  
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  75. Spengatha 
  to 112,235 
  Spengatha was a Dara Happan native. He passed the Ten 
  Tests, but was a puppet of the Carmanians. When he 
  learned of the preparations of his rival he abdicated, in 
  order to prevent civil war and his own horrible death. He 
  was taken prisoner by Carmanians, sent to their land, and 
  then tortured to death by the Shah of Carmania for fun. 
   
  76. Yelmgatha 
  to 112,250 
  This great hero was a loyal Solarite of Orlentos1. When he 
  was a young man his heart was troubled by the perversion 
  of Spengatha's rule, and he led a rebellion which drove the 
  Carmanian soldiers out of his lands. They sent General 
  Purdashak, the Half Red, to destroy him. 
  Yelmgatha wisely went to the newly made land of First 
  Blessed and asked the Living Goddess for help against a 
  common foe. She asked only for his friendship and honesty, 
  and then gave him some troops and gold to help his people. 
  Also, many worshippers of the One Sun who had been 
  hiding in Rinliddi volunteered to join him. 
  Yelmgatha appreciated the gifts, but even more 
  importantly he was truly inspired by the transformation of 
  the goddess. He saw her as being an avatar of the Bright 
  One. He believed her prophecies. Thus Yelmgatha went to 
  the ancient sacred places and summoned the Ten 
  Questioners, thereby undertaking the Ten Tests of old. 
  Sometimes he went openly, and sometimes in secret. 
  Spengatha, as perverted as he was, nonetheless was 
  Emperor. When the Ten Guardians were raised he felt the 
  event, and it was like a nightmare forced upon him and his 
  household during their waking hours. His Magi told him 
  this was the approach of a true hero. Spengatha was so 
  terrified that he cast off his robes and Regalia, in utter 
  contempt for ancient tradition.  He ran naked from the 
  throne room of Raibanth, and with some companions and 
  money fled for his life.  
  Priests from Yuthuppa and Alkoth legitimatized 
  Yelmgatha's Enthronement. And the Red Goddess 
  provided help with her Knowledge. As the ceremony 
  finished the gates of Raibanth were closed to the Carmanian 
  army which was even then just arriving. 
  Yelmgatha did not wait, but sent his magical 
  messengers out upon the Ancient Muster. Many of those 
  messengers fell, slain by the enemy spirits who intercepted 
  them. Others found no one to answer their call when their 
  reached the ancient sites. But several found their old homes 
  still vibrant, and with loyal followers who would respond to 
  the call. They raised their soldiery, and marched upon 
                                                  
   
  1 Orlentos. In southern Kostaddi 
  Raibanth to help their new emperor. The Carmanian army 
  fought, but they failed to stop the flood of men and women 
  responding to the Light. Raibanth was saved. 
  Emperor Yelmgatha conferred the appropriate honors 
  upon the lords of Alkoth and Yuthuppa, and once gain the 
  Triple Spheres were raised and glowed day and night again. 
  The Red Goddess turned over her properties belonging to 
  the Emperor as her gift to him. Other provinces rebelled, 
  and Emperor Yelmgatha eventually received them too into 
  his rightful fold. And some he conquered, to regain the 
  ancient lands, until at last our mighty Dara Happan Empire 
  was again complete. He united Dara Happa once again, 
  declaring the restoration of Yelm's Rule once again. To 
  mark the event he financed the Dendara Temple anew and 
  so popularized the ancient styles of Ordanestyu2 for his new 
  empire. Along with the clothing, the ancient orders of this 
  wise lord were reinstated to the benefit of the entire 
  Empire. 
  Emperor Yelmgatha and the Red Goddess worked 
  together to continue the fight against the vile the 
  Carmanians. Each even led armies into the field in person, 
  and they often campaigned together. They played ouranekki, 
  and the Emperor won every game played at dawn, while the 
  goddess won every one played at dusk. They thought this 
  was a good sign, and were both very pleased when it 
  occurred.  
  Emperor Yelmgatha supported revolts in foreign lands, 
  and he harbored enemies of Carmania at his court.  
  War brought tragedy for Yelmgatha. His younger son 
  was killed first, in a battle against Carmanian cavalry in 
  Valkenth. He had gone deeper into the enemy lands than 
  any living Dara Happan. Yelmgatha's other son was slain in 
  Doblian, defending that great city from the Carmanian foes. 
  No ransom was even asked, but the prince beheaded before 
  his troops. His last, and eldest son, was killed fighting at 
  Castle Blue, to support the claims of the Red Goddess to 
  remain alive and to be worshipped as she was. His two 
  daughters also died early.  
  Emperor Yelmgatha was always a loyal ally of the Red 
  Goddess. Neither ever mistrusted the other, and their 
  armies fought with precision and harmony. 
  In the year 1247 occurred the Lunar Apotheosis. The 
  Red Goddess ascended into the sky, taking her place over 
  our heads. Everyone everywhere marveled at this event, and 
  the Goddess radiated her message and truth out for all to 
  see. 
  In that same year Emperor Yelmgatha Appointed an 
  heir. It was the leader of the Red Queendom, the son of the 
  Red Goddess who now hovered overhead. Emperor 
  Yelmgatha went further, too, and invited the Red Emperor 
  to sit beside him to learn the secrets of the Empire. The 
                                                  
   
  2 that is, the toga 
  
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  young man obliged, and for three years the pair of them 
  ruled jointly. Thus from 112,247 to 112,250 is called the 
  "The time of Two Emperors." 
  Yelmgatha died during an autumn ceremony. He was 
  standing, singing an old song to support the dying Sun. 
  During the rite the dancer faltered, fell, and broke his head 
  upon the floor. His trainer swooned. His mother and father 
  fell down, weeping. His priest fell over, screaming form the 
  pain in his head. The Overseer of Vonlath leapt up and his 
  head exploded, sending blood and brains everywhere among 
  the celebrants. The Red Emperor shielded his imperial peer, 
  but there was no need The Emperor simply took a final 
  breath, lay down, said farewell to his court, then family, 
  closed his eyes, exhaled softly, and made no more sound. 
  When Yelmgatha was cremated no torch was put to the 
  wood, but his body burst into flame when the priests sang 
  the mortuary refrain. No smoke rose from the fire. As he 
  burned the statues within the fire burst into song, praising 
  his honor and Justice. A bright beam of light rose from the 
  fire and a pure white phoenix ascended to the Sun. 
   
  Yelmgatha 
  He is shown here as he was before his great Heroquest 
  which transformed him into the incarnation of Yelm. His 
  secret was that he brought himself back to life, and was not 
  regretful or fearful after the resurrection, as was most 
  common. Here he is shown as the Rising Sun. 
   
   
   
  
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  Hail the Man of the Goddess, who is a Staff and Pillar to God 
   
  From 1/1 to Now 
  The Red Emperor is the Son of the Goddess. He is a god. 
  Like Her, he was born a mortal man and discovered the 
  latent powers within himself. The grounds for this were in 
  the magical islands of Castle Blue, and he proved himself 
  there. 
  The Living Goddess had done nearly all which was 
  possible to come into her consciousness. Her power 
  radiated from her and transformed all which bathed in it. 
  Strange corners were lit up and forgotten treasures exposed, 
  and the powers gained from those were attributed to her. 
  Her followers, humans and nonhumans alike, quested for 
  those unusual entities and when they came back with them, 
  they gave them to her. In return, they joined her household 
  and served her utterly. Thousands of people worshiped her, 
  and strove for her ideals with all of their hearts and souls. 
  This was enough to make her immortal. She could have 
  transcended her physique at that time and remained alive 
  forever in her crimson palace upon the Other Side, as her 
  azure sister had done. But she was not content, for her 
  illumination had revealed more than the Old Way to her. 
  She still had lessons for humankind. 
  The Living Goddess planned to reveal, in glory and 
  splendor, the secret of her immortality for all to see. This 
  way she would live, and provide the lessons for humankind 
  to also live. 
  She required a tanist, a sacrifice which would 
  voluntarily suffer any doom for her sake. She needed a place 
  of great power. She needed opportunity, when the universe 
  was pliant. All else: personal power, friends, foes, and 
  terminal conflict, were already provided. 
  These came at Castle Blue, a center of power in the 
  Oronin Lake. The Lake was at the edge of the Carmanian 
  and Dara Happan lands. Many gods and goddesses had 
  come from its depths, including the goddess Carman, 
  mother of the Carmanian peoples. I have heard she had two 
  lovers, one white and one black, who together fathered 
  Carmanos, the father of the Carmanian race. 
  Everything came together at Castle Blue. 
  Castle Blue was in Oronin Lake. This was a Gateway 
  which appeared at irregular intervals. The Veth Ethdisi lived 
  there, an immortal race that worshipped three deities: 
  Mother Carman, Blackness, and Lightness. They were 
  equally comfortable in interacting with both the living 
  people upon the shores of Oronin when they were there, or 
  the dead people on the shores of the Black Lake. The castle 
  was a great squat tower, crowned with many smaller towers, 
  around which were built the dome-shaped houses of the 
  residents. The buildings stood upon many firm earth 
  islands, but the residents could also walk upon the water 
  between the islands as if it were all firm land. Others had to 
  use boats or swim. They also controlled the sky overhead 
  from two of the towers. 
  Some of the Veth Ethdisi, who were related to the 
  conquered Carmanians, were outraged at the treatment of 
  their relatives. They quarreled with the Lunar residents 
  living upon the lake, and soon fighting broke out. When an 
  army of the dead sailed from the islands and burnt 
  Meglardinth, the gate between worlds was unhinged, and 
  the Red Goddess' opportunity presented itself. 
  There ensued a great struggle in which many peoples 
  gained immortality or obscurity, and many gods became 
  active. Even foreigners found excuses to become engaged. 
  The barbarian Orlanthi claimed that the Goddess was evil, 
  the Warlord of Charg said it was his duty to fight chaos, and 
  even the blue men worshipping YarGan the Abominable 
  came up from underneath the Sweet Sea to fight. On the 
  second year an army of people made of wood came to fight, 
  then one of stone, then one of metal; and at a Sacred Time, 
  one of fire.  
  The fighting was fierce, terrible, and glorious. Many 
  good men and women died there, and the gods and 
  goddesses had difficulty keeping their people out of 
  foreigners' hells. The fabric of the world changed in the 
  fighting. One time all the air above the Castle turned to 
  water, and another time all fires on the islands turned to 
  crystal stone and shattered. Lighting was trapped 
  underwater for a year and a day. A color was stripped from 
  the rainbow, and given back as a peace-gift.  
  At the end, the fight was over, and the Red Goddess 
  would have a greater part in the universe henceforth. And 
  upon the world she would leave behind would be her tanist. 
  Her sacrifice would live upon the world, and would suffer 
  life so that she could be immortal. He was the Red 
  Emperor. 
  The Red Emperor is usually called Takenegi. Takenegi 
  went to Emperor Yelmgatha and was recognized by that 
  great prophet to be what he was. The Prophet Emperor 
  challenged Takenegi to many tasks, but especially the Ten 
  Tests of Emperor. The prophet also presented the evidence 
  to prove Takenegi's special qualification: that he was within 
  four generations of an Emperor or a god. 
  Takenegi still protested, for if he failed the Ten Tests 
  he would be cursed to his measure. If he passed, then sacred 
  Yelmgatha would be destroyed. But the Emperor stated that 
  he saw through the Eye of God, and knew Takenegi was 
  required to undertake this, and that he felt through the 
  Sandals of God that neither of them would be harmed, and 
  so he commanded with the Rod of God that Takenegi 
  begin. 
   
  
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  Yelmgatha said, "This is not the world of Old. Look 
  overhead, new planets herald the wonder of a new Heaven. 
  We need not fear Change. Is it wise to cling to Old Ways 
  now?"  Then the goddesses Oslira and Dendara, and many 
  others, came to the Prophet Yelmgatha and reminded him 
  that there was great value to some of the Old Ways, for 
  some things would never change, even in New Times. 
  Yelmgatha then agreed. "Many of the old customs and 
  traditions must still be followed, for even I was not 
  Appointed, as have been all the other good emperors before 
  me, and so as am I, you are different too." 
  Takenegi said, "I will listen to the Prophet.'' Thus 
  encouraged, Takenegi undertook the Ten Tests and 
  confronted the demons which test everyone upon that 
  sacred examination. He bested them all with color and 
  glory. To the great relief of everyone present the Prophet's 
  words proved true, and both men bathed the crowd with 
  their golden lights. Bad men looking on were blinded by 
  that glare. Good men watching saw the goodness in 
  themselves and each other. Everyone agreed that Raibanth 
  was the most pleasant place to be for the next year.  
  The new Emperor was nicknamed the Red Emperor at 
  that time, because the intensity of his radiance was ruddy 
  when compared to the golden Yelmgatha. Takenegi 
  accepted his inferiority of color as a point of humility and 
  always gave seniority and respect to Yelmgatha. 
  Yelmgatha then ordered his servants to create a new 
  throne, and had it placed next to his own. Every morning 
  spirit servants switched the two, so that each was on the 
  right and left alternately. Then the two men ruled jointly, 
  and Yelmgatha passed on his acquired wisdom of 
  emperorship mouth to ear, which gave Takenegi a great 
  store of experience which no other emperor had ever 
  gained. 
  Yelmgatha died in bed, peacefully. After he died he was 
  burnt and prayers were said until his spirit and shadow had 
  walked away. Afterwards everyone gathered and held a great 
  athletic competition to remember the greatness of Life. 
  Rewards were wreaths of golden flowers1.  
  When Yelmgatha died, all living souls were lifted up 
  instead of cast down, because all good people knew that the 
  Emperor would be awaiting them in the land of the dead, 
  and that it would be a better place for them when they got 
  there.  
  After the funeral pyre was burnt away the Red 
  Emperor was alone atop the Footstool, and now his own 
  light was as bright and golden as had been Yelmgatha's. 
  This was further encouragement to all people that the light 
  of the Sun, brighter now in hell, would not be taken from 
  this world either. Nonetheless, the popular name of the Red 
  Emperor has remained attached to him. He addressed his 
  subjects. 
  "The world today is different," he said. "New planets  
  are in the sky. Therefore I say, whatever other flatteries you 
  heap upon me, I am not Murharzarm. No one could live up 
  to his Presence. So though I agree to be Emperor, I will not 
                                                  
   
  1 Of old they were leaves. Now they are red and white 
  agree to be Murharzarm. I will hold his office in faith and 
  power, but I will also designate powers and demand 
  responsibilities from other worthies as well. Only with 
  complete co-operation can we together succeed in 
  maintaining the health and wonder of Murharzarm's 
  Empire. " 
  Takenegi was then enthroned upon Yelm's Footstool in 
  Raibanth and the One Hundred Gods and Goddesses of 
  the land came and made obeisance to him, and honored 
  him with gifts and treasures. Emperor Takenegi, in his turn, 
  distributed the Powers and Obligations. In this way he 
  conferred the priestly powers upon Buserian, and appointed 
  Shargash to be the war god for the land. He gave the 
  priestesses of Dendara and Oslira their High Powers, and 
  distributed honors among the many sons of Lodril. 
  Everyone agreed to these charges.  
  Emperor Takenegi then departed from Raibanth to 
  travel upon his regal chariots in an imperial procession. He 
  traveled with his followers in order to bless and reclaim the 
  cleansed land. Emperor Takenegi walked the borders, and 
  he walked the interiors, and he gave names to all the 
  provinces, cities, and regions. 
  These are the cities, regions, and gods which Takenegi 
  named first: 
  Torang, ruling First Blessed, which used to be Rinliddi. 
  It was blessed by Jernedeus, and nurtured by Lesilla2 They 
  brought the High Crown to the enthronement. 
  Dinzizzi, ruling Velthil, blessed by Zatkuranits3  
  nurtured by Avarnia4. They brought the Imperial Eagle to 
  the enthronement. 
  Yuthuppa, ruling Esvuthil, blessed by Buserian, 
  nurtured by Thilla5. They brought the Staff of Heaven to 
  the enthronement. 
  Raibanth, ruling Vonlath, blessed by Antirius and 
  Yelmgatha, nurtured by Dendara. They brought the Cloak 
  of Justice to the enthronement, and the goddess made the 
  new Vestments. 
  Alkoth, ruling Henjarl, blessed by Shargash, nurtured 
  by Oslira. They brought the Girdle of Strength to the 
  enthronement. 
  Jillaro, ruling Saird, blessed by Vuranostum, nurtured 
  by Reladiva. They brought the Sandals of Innocence to the 
  enthronement. 
  Haranshold, ruling Darjiin, blessed by Manimat, 
  nurtured by SurEnslib. They brought the Clasp of Manimat 
  to the enthronement. 
  All of the people came to see him and be blessed. All 
  the officials came and recognized his rightful authority. All 
  generals and soldiers mustered forth and swore loyalty.  
  Since that time the Red Emperor, our Emperor 
  Takenegi, has ruled with wisdom and justice from the 
  Throne of Dara Happa. Long may his radiance &tc. &tc. 
                                                  
   
  2 Lesilla. Gods Wall II-4 
  3 Zatkuranits. "Child of Kuranits." 
  4 Avarnia. Gods Wall I-16 
  5 Thilla. Gods Wall III-12 
  
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  Early "Outlaw Emperors" 
  Greg Sez: These men are not included in The Fortunate Succession, but were/are often considered to have 
  been emperors in Later popular belief. The first and last two entries are taken from the Elmexdavu List, and 
  are given here to correct hopes and dispel rumors of those who hold false beliefs. The second is known 
  mainly from the Later Draconic School. 
   
  Vinyargatha 
  112,250 to 112,270 
  Distant son of the Emperor "On the Run." His claims to 
  have been enthroned "in the manner of Khordavu" might 
  mean "clandestinely." His magical defenses worked poorly, 
  and he was caught and executed for treason against the 
  Lunar Empire. 
   
  Desderius 
  111,260? 
  During this time period this relative of Yelmgatha 
  attempted to perform a variant of the "Poor Wife's Son" 
  ritual, replacing the dragon with the Red Emperor. He was 
  caught, and not found guilty of treason. But for Conspiracy, 
  he had other parts taken by the Hungry Goddess besides his 
  heart and eyes. 
   
  Vinyardavu 
  112,270-1 12,285 
  He was the Great Rebel during the period of Dara Happan 
  rebellion when they were nearly successful. In the war they 
  got help from Jannisor, assaulted Glamour, and were 
  betrayed by the Sable King. 
  Vinyardavu was always the perfect gentlemen. 
  "Another Ordanestyu." Even his Lunar foes were sad to see 
  him defeated and condemned for treason. He preserved 
  them the shame of executing him in the end when he fell 
  upon his own sword. 
   
  Elmexdavu 
  112,289 or so 
  Elmexdavu was a scum pretender, a tax sucking 
  opportunist, a predator upon public ways, who brought 
  shame and poverty to all who hung in with him. 
   
   
  Later Outlaw Emperors 
  During times of Trial pretenders and rivals have taken over the Pearl Throne and claimed to be Emperor. 
  Naturally, all have proven to be frauds, but many of the ill-informed still insist upon claiming imperial status 
  for them. Here are some of the best-known charlatans. 
   
  Sheng Seleris 
  One day a new planet rose into the sky, blocking out 
  the Sun as if were the Age of Kargzant again. There was war 
  in heaven, and the Sun and the Moon were blocked out by 
  the darkness and planets. 
  Sheng Seleris was not an emperor, but was Kazkurtum 
  come again. Where his star had been is now only a hole, 
  darker than dark, burnt into the dome. Curse him and his 
  memory, and make sacrifice to keep his souls tortured in 
  hell. 
   
  Doskalos and the Red Goddess 
  This frieze, nearly contemporary with the event it depicts, 
  shows the Red Goddess during the Siege of Burntwall. A 
  figure in the background is Doskalos, one of her 
  bodyguards. 
   
   
   
  
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  The Reign of the Son of the Red Goddess 
   
  Greg Sez: These are translations of some Lunar documents which provide an overview of the Red Emperor and his history.  All 
  these events and interpretations are within the accepted True Imperial Doctrine. Though this is theoretically translated from a 
  single Lunar source, two documents are internally visible, divided herein by the title “The New Empire.” 
   
  The Red Emperor is the ruler of the Lunar Empire. He is 
  the head of the political government and the religion of his 
  mother, the Red Goddess. 
  The Red Emperor alone is capable of leading the many 
  peoples of the Empire. He alone can wield Justice among 
  them all, for he has no territorial origins. Though regions 
  differ in customs and politics, he co-ordinates them all with 
  equality. 
   Religiously, he alone is capable of many spells and 
  events, for he alone is of pure Lunar origin, without taint of 
  any impure terrestrial source. He is the Highest Priest for 
  the cult of the Red Goddess, and holds supreme office in 
  many others as well. As Emperor, he alone can see the 
  greater needs of all, and order the movement of the 
  Empire's gods.  
  He has no name, only titles. Everyone in public 
  addresses him by appropriate titles. Two titles have become 
  so widespread that many outsiders mistakenly consider 
  them to be his names. First is Rufus (and its variants, 
  Woofer and Roofer) whose origins are obvious. This is 
  widely believed among the farmers of Dara Happa to be his 
  personal name rather than a description of his complexion. 
  The other is Takenegi, which  means "Leader of the Egi." 
  Southern barbarians often believe this to be his name, but it 
  is actually only the first title given to him by the Red 
  Goddess. [The Egi (sing. Egus) are those  chosen by the 
  Goddess to contribute to the Emperor.] Some intimates 
  have created personal names, although these are   invariably 
  personal and unworthy of repetition here. 
   
  Origin 
  The Red Emperor came into being during the Battle of 
  Castle Blue. This conflict transformed many things and 
  entities in the realm of myth, though none of them are as 
  well known as the Emperor. 
  Before the battle many people, both male and female, 
  had powerful dreams of things which had not yet occurred. 
  In the fight, they used these ideas and visions to their 
  advantage, and thus either surprisingly succeeded in dismal 
  circumstances, or else failed so miserably that they are 
  forgotten forever. 
  One year into the battle a variety of the survivors 
  learned that they had been chosen to contribute to the being 
  of the future Red Emperor. The names, precise number, 
  and types of these contributors (the Egi are not exactly 
  known. Nor do we know the which creation myth was used. 
  But we know that the remaining Egi afterwards retired to 
  the Moon, and never returned to the world of mortality. 
  Some of them still have palaces in the lunar realm. When we 
  visit them they will never speak of this subject, except to 
  proudly admit that they participated, and to say, "No one 
  person could truly encompass the being of the Red 
  Emperor, although he does.") 
  Afterwards the individual called Takenegi was always 
  seen at the side of the Goddess, and shortly afterwards at 
  the forefront of creation when she stepped back. He was 
  Hero of combat and rule, and struck down ancient heroes 
  and living gods as easily as mortal men. No one could 
  defend against him.  
  After two years the mystic fog cleared and the world 
  was changed, for the Red Goddess had entered into the 
  fabric of the universal mythology. 
  Upon the surface world the Red Emperor was left 
  behind to fill the void left by the Goddess' departure. He set 
  to work to create the world anew.  
  At that time (1/1) Emperor Yelmgatha was the rightful 
  ruler in Dara Happa, the rich land of justice. He had always 
  supported the Red Goddess, and Takenegi never acted 
  without getting the Emperor's advice and blessings. After 
  the Red Goddess departed from the world the Emperor 
  knew that his passing would come too. He invited Takenegi 
  to undertake the Ten Tests. The son of the Red Moon 
  protested, saying that he was not the son, grandson, or 
  great-grandson of an Emperor, and would not dare to 
  presume otherwise. Then Emperor Yelmgatha then revealed 
  a secret which his stargazers had seen in the sky: that 
  Takenegi did indeed qualify by virtue of his lineage. 
  Emperor Yelmgatha then revealed that the Red Goddess 
  was a granddaughter of Dayzatar, the Emperor of Heaven. 
  Thus he could qualify. 
  At the insistence of Emperor Yelmgatha, Takenegi 
  undertook the Ten Tests. He passed them all. Then the 
  Emperor invited Takenegi to rule with him, as Assistant 
  Emperor. This had been done before, and no one objected 
  to two having demigods ruling together. The coronation 
  was performed, and all of the coffers of food and goods 
  were miraculously doubled for the celebration. At that time 
  the Son of the Goddess received his title, the Red Emperor. 
  The Empire flourished during their joint reign. 
  In 1/2 the Red Emperor summoned the first of his 
  Inspirations. He led the other High Initiates in the Dance of 
  the Returns, and they traced upon the face of the world all 
  of the plans and the dreams of where they could live in 
  peace and plenty. They gave their own strength and comfort 
  to those beings who had made the dance the first time, and 
  in doing so made secret doors to reach the Goddess in her 
  own Lunar realm. From the side of the Crater grew a city. 
  This is the capital of the Lunar Empire, called Glamour, 
  which is also called the First Inspiration of Moonson. From 
  
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  there the Red Emperor, Son of the Moon, rules over his 
  Empire, while his scarlet mother watches from overhead. 
  In 1/3 Emperor Yelmgatha, last of the New Solar 
  Dynasty, expired safely in his sleep, surrounded by hymns 
  and prayers. His body was wrapped with unguents and 
  joyful herbs, and burnt with aromatic woods from Jhor. 
  Since that time the Red Emperor has ruled alone, and is 
  Emperor of the Lunar Empire and Dara Happa. 
   
  The Egi 
  The masculine half, anyway. The other side of the bowl 
  shows the feminine contributors. The Red Goddess is 
  instructing them. This bowl was nearly contemporary with 
  the events shown. 
   
   
   
  Lord of Four Quarters 
  When the Red Emperor exercised command of the Empire, 
  he stood upon the Footstool and divided his divine realm 
  into quarters. He faced the east, and there he named the 
  Quarter of Rule. In the south he named the Quarter of 
  Love. In the west he named the Quarter of War. And in the 
  north, he named the Quarter of Healing. 
  Then the Red Emperor declared that he would enforce 
  this division of the world by incarnating the powers of each 
  direction, and then filling the world with each essence.  
  As always, he began in the east. Emperor Yelmgatha 
  had shared his Rule with the Red Emperor, and so he 
  continued upon that venture. He ruled the Empire 
  incarnated as the Living God, who was the center of all 
  leadership and administration. In this he hardly changed the 
  way things had always been done in Dara Happa. Thus this 
  Era of Rule lasted for twenty-five years, from 1/3 (1250) to 
  1/28 (1275). During the Era of Rule the Red Emperor 
  proved his leadership, wisdom and justice many times. He 
  dissolved the old aristocracy which would not conform to 
  the imperial welfare, and instead created administrators. He 
  created provinces which were fair and equitable for the 
  administrators whom he placed in command. He moved 
  peoples, and mixed many folk, thereby educating each to 
  the ways of life of the other, and instituting tolerance and 
  understanding among folk who had before been foes. He 
  set and reset tariffs, wages, and tributes so no one was 
  shamed or  damaged by their obligations. He made the Base 
  Judges, so that even the homeless and nameless received 
  Justice. He gave rights to all women, even in Dara Happa 
  [where they were no longer forbidden to talk to each other 
  without permission.] He made new coins and coinage, and 
  placed the image of the Red Goddess in everyone's hand 
  and purse. And he did many other wonderful things. 
  The Emperor took for his Second Manifestation of 
  Lord of the Quarters was the West. Thus the second era 
  was the Era of War which lasted twenty five-years, from 
  1/29 to 1/53 (1300). During the Era of War, every military 
  challenge was given to the Red Emperor. He won three 
  great battles, where whole armies clash: at I*, 2*, and 3*. He 
  accomplished 25 sieges, and never deserted one before the 
  city or fort fell. He defeated men on horses, men in armor, 
  men in the forests, and even tracked down the savage Bestol 
  Raiders in Eol. They first hid anonymously among the 
  landless herdsmen there, then were pursued across the 
  unmapped wastes before being captured.  
  Yet his greatest military deed was to settle the terrible 
  civil rebellion within his own Empire, where brother fought 
  brother, and sister fought mother. In the end the Emperor 
  brought harmony where feud had lived. 
  In the south, where the barbarians are always fighting, 
  an army spewed out in *date. They invaded Henjarl and 
  pillaged the province all the way to the walls of Alkoth. The 
  Red Emperor dispatched the Heartland Army to drive the 
  foe off, but the treacherous among the Dara Happans rose 
  first. They attacked other army units in their sleep, and 
  slaughtered thousands of the finest soldiers in the Empire. 
  Then the people rose up with ancient war cries, and they 
  turned against their own rightful ruler. A false ruler from 
  their ranks was installed as Emperor. Then he led his 
  misguided people to further fights against the Red Emperor. 
  The outlaw army and the barbarians united their forces 
  and marched northwards, destroying every city which did 
  not open its doors to them. No forces opposed them, and 
  the Red Emperor even commanded that all cities loyal to 
  him should surrender rather than be destroyed. He ordered 
  his own army to remain in Ganbarri and Joy Rest. The 
  invaders reached the walls of Glamour. The vast enemy 
  army surrounded Glamour, settling upon the fields around 
  the city. They made ditches, all around the cities and up to 
  the walls of the Crater.  
  This was according to the plans of the Red Emperor. 
  The man who had never lost a battle was not losing one 
  here. Through wile and skill he had lured all his foes into a 
  single place. Then, the way an expert bowman selects the 
  most valuable target from among an enemy company, the 
  Red Emperor drew their most powerful leaders out from 
  the swarming mob, across the silver bridge, and into his lair. 
  There, in the Antechamber of the Moon, they were all 
  converted, killed, or transported elsewhere. Without leaders 
  the rebellion collapsed.  With his characteristic mercy, the 
  Red Emperor accepted the surrender of the armies, and 
  even allowed the barbarians to go  home alive if they went 
  disarmed, and swore upon their own gods that they would 
  never to attack the Lunar Empire again, 
  Thus the Red Emperor proved that one of the best 
  ways to win a war is not to fight it with soldiers, but instead 
  to use only a few of the best and keenest and most 
  
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  dedicated adherents to the cause. His great power to force 
  his enemies to do this, revealed here for the first time, 
  ensured that the Emperor would have many victories of his 
  magic over foreign generalship.  
  The Emperor's third manifestation as Lord of the 
  Quarters was of the south. Thus, he began the Era of Love 
  which lasted for twenty-five years, from 1/54 (1301) to 
  2/24 (1325). During the Era of Love the Red Emperor 
  performed many great deeds, and founded many famous 
  families. Among famous mothers and children from this era 
  were Diovena and Undredum, his first son; Ruvallena and 
  Krendathus; Vella and Bindesa and Gordasta; Felkenna and 
  the Triplets; [Black] Ruvallena and Arimtasus; and Brygense 
  and Nesseve, whose children Jarnesus and Horsensus were 
  switched. To prove his universality, the Red Emperor even 
  married the foreign Queen of Vanch, to make peace, and 
  founded their royal family with lunar blood. He also blessed 
  his family's marriages, such as his daughters Hwarin 
  Dalthippa, Kevenna, or Joreva the Priestess, who all had 
  many fine children. He even participated in the Heron 
  Dance six times, and was never eaten. 
  The Emperor's fourth manifestation was of the North. 
  The Era of Healing lasted twenty-five years, from 2/25 
  (1325) to 2/50 (1350). During the Era of Healing the Red 
  Emperor cured cities of all illness by living there for 33 
  days. He cured one of the Seven Plagues on different days 
  of the week, wherever he was, and even the Dripping Drivs 
  did not come back He cured whole populations, too, such 
  as when he corrected the many errors of Parg Ilisi and 
  thereby blessed the land of Twice Blessed so greatly that its 
  people changed its name to Thrice Blessed. 
   
  Takenegi, Emperor of Healing 
  The Resurrection of Hularius 
   
   
   
  The Fifth Quarter 
  1308 to 1375 
  Lord of the Center. 
  The Red Emperor, having proved himself master of all 
  the outer world, the set to perfect himself as the incarnation 
  of the Lord of the Center. Where all true emperors of Dara 
  Happa had incarnated the power of the center, the Red 
  Emperor revealed what the power was. In this manner the 
  World Pillar became Ascendable again to all who could 
  perceive it, rather than being visible by those few who could 
  already ascend it.  
  He began in the lowest realm, and with volunteers 
  from the sprawling slums of Raibanth he descended to Hell. 
  Since then, all beggars with the keyhole mark have been 
  protected by the Emperor (whether they wish to or not), 
  and are called "doorways."  
  He sailed upon the great waters, too, and was devoured 
  by Nestentos. He took along some sailors from his river 
  fleet, and some fishermen with boats. The guide was a 
  Northerner, the last of his race. 
  Upon the wide and broad earth the Emperor strode, 
  and measured the realm and weighed the Justice of each of 
  his own courts. He named new officials, and he used his 
  divine vision to see where each person would work best. 
  The four corners of the Heartland were adjusted this way, 
  and many deserving people advanced to great heights, while 
  others were cast down to serve before the doorways of their 
  betters. 
  The Red Emperor measured the sky, and he was the 
  one who showed Korkeros how to measure the other minor 
  and tertiary cycles, and then revealed the true tales of why 
  the erratic planets could never be predicted beforehand. 
  Korkerosian Astronomy explains the deviations, the two 
  planetary paths, and other celestial events which had 
  confounded astronomers for centuries. 
  Upon the peak of the sky, the Emperor greeted Yelm 
  and his court. The angelic host sang in their Glory, and the 
  perfection of all being within the Empire was met.  
  After 1370 many people could easily discern a red 
  ladder which rose from the city of Glamour to the Red 
  Moon overhead.  
  Some said it extended beyond too, but was white. 
  For this twenty-five years the realm was in perfect 
  harmony, and every difficulty which came up was easily 
  dealt with by the Emperor or his trained assistants.  
   
  The Emperor's Other 
  112,376 to  
  As occurred with all Emperors, the Red Emperor was beset 
  by his Other. Like all who came before him, the Red 
  Emperor was ignorant of the form or direction from which 
  the attack would come. It was invisible to him beforehand, 
  although other people claimed to have foreseen it. 
  The Shadow of the Red Emperor was a madman from 
  the desolate lands of Pent. His name was Sheng Seleris. He 
  was famous first in the far east. There the ruins of an 
  ancient Sky God's empire still thrive in opiated luxury, 
  protected by a ring of mountains and iron forts. Sheng 
  Seleris ruled one tribe at first, and slew all the other kings to 
  become the Khan of Khans and rule over all the nomadic 
  folks of Pent. 
  
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  Those people were of ancient stock, and had hated 
  Dara Happa since the year 109,122 YS1 when their city was 
  destroyed, and they were cursed to live instead upon the 
  backs of beasts. They had often, in the past, invaded Dara 
  Happa.  
  The Red Emperor, thanks to his extraordinary long life 
  and multitude of successful accomplishments, was a very 
  powerful individual. He had accomplished the Ten Tests 
  and been crowned as Emperor of Dara Happa and 
  Carmania; he was High Priest of the Red Goddess, and 
  many other cults; and he had mastered all the philosophies 
  of the Masters. Furthermore, he was son of the Goddess 
  herself, and imbued with unnatural insights and powers. 
  Finally, he had many friends, assistants, and complex 
  organizations which supported his action, word, and intent 
  as well. It was hard to see how he could be hurt or 
  threatened from without. 
  Sheng Seleris revealed his powers slowly. He first 
  summoned some of the ancient rivals of Dara Happa, and 
  they came to him quickly. Among them were Nestentos, 
  and also the Old Lights of Dara Happa. He acted quickly to 
  seize the moment of magical creation when they came to 
  him. Thus, his warriors rode upon the boats of poor 
  fishermen when they secretly entered Yuthuppa, and they lit 
  the Old Lights with new fire upon the ancient towers. 
  The Emperor retaliated. The ancient river was the 
  easiest to subdue, and rather than harm the foolish 
  fisherfolk the Emperor subdued the snake which lived on 
  the bottom of the river with ritual and ceremony. The 
  people, spiritual weaklings and pliable, saw that they were 
  being mistreated and deserted their new allies. Thus Dara 
  Happa was restored to order.  
  However, the outer provinces quickly rebelled. Many 
  provinces sought self protection rather than contribute to 
  the imperial good. Often, the appearance of the treacherous 
  hordes would change the natives' minds, but it would be too 
  late if the Emperor could not help the hapless people. He 
  tried to be at emergency, sometimes having success, 
  sometimes being too late. 
  The Emperor changed his tactics, and rather than 
  trying to preserve he sought his single foe. At last he found 
  the swift moving barbarian demigod. In 3/34, the Red 
  Emperor came face to face with his Other. They met in a 
  wrestling match, each man naked but for his loincloth, but 
  even thus disarmed the impact of their collisions, punches, 
  and body slams knocked down nearby houses, slew 
  seventeen people accidentally, and forever deafened the 
  priests of Destela. The dirt flew like smoke, fire and water 
  fell from above, and a weeping wind whipped around the 
  challenge circle until even magical vision was blinded. 
  No one outside of the ring could tell which of the two 
  had won when they both departed abruptly from the 
  wrestling circle. Their assistants and witnesses departed 
  from the site without trouble or treachery. 
   
   
                                                  
   
  1 during the reign of Manarlavus 
  Selerian Proxy 
  This statue is one carved in the image of Sheng Seleris and 
  left behind after he plundered the moon. It and its 
  companions resisted fiercely, but were all destroyed except 
  this one, which now houses the spirits of all eleven statue. 
  This is on display in Glamour, in the Court of Conquest. 
   
   
   
  In the next (3/35) Sacred Time ceremony there 
  blossomed in the dark heavens a new shooting star which 
  roared past so brightly that ordinary people heard it. It rose 
  from the 86th House and hurtled upward to the 19th 
  House2. And as it passed over the Moon, the great red body 
  dimmed. At that moment the Red Emperor was in the 
  Ceremony of Choirs, and thus not doing anything 
  strenuous, yet his voice quavered, he fell down, could not 
  control himself, and was gruesomely ill. Nothing except ill 
  omens followed. 
  The household summoned the White Lady herself, but 
  the Emperor's illness worsened quickly, and although 
  everyone had thought it was impossible, the Emperor died. 
  He had not made any appointments. His body was left for 
  seven days but it did not rise of its own accord. No priest or 
  holy man could find the spirit of the Red Emperor, except 
  to say it was in the Underworld. His name was not on 
  Grakalk's Register.  
  After another week, the body was rotting, and 33 
  goddesses came to take away the body. A great bier of 
  unguent woods and aromatic spices was prepared. The bier 
  burst into flame by itself, lit by a red ray of light from the 
                                                  
   
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  sun. No beasts or humans or other creatures were burnt, 
  but instead the creatures which had been scheduled for 
  hecatombs were divided and given for free to the poor. 
  Rather than sacrificing living things with him, the Emperor's 
  last wishes had ordered ancient treasures and sacred items 
  from certain temples, which were burned with him at the 
  Funeral. This was done. During this funeral and afterwards 
  the whole city1, rich and poor alike,  sobbed and prayed for 
  him, and begged the Goddess for help and protection. 
  All the oracles and prophets declared that no one 
  would succeed at the Ten Tests. Nonetheless, many tried 
  anyway. They all died, failed one way or another. 
   
  The First Return 
  It was only natural that all candidates for the Ten Tests 
  died, because it is impossible for there to be two rightful 
  Emperors at once. For indeed, the Emperor was not dead.  
  The Emperor returned to Glamour, walking next to the 
  Red Goddess when she descended, as She always did, into 
  the realm of mortals for her Sacred Time appearance. No 
  one had expected him, any more than they had expected 
  him to die. Once present and acknowledged, he readjusted 
  the participants and liturgy to include himself, and the rites 
  continued. 
  The Emperor explained afterwards that he had planned 
  the entire drama to occur. It was encouraging to the 
  commoners to see their Emperor come back, as they had 
  been promised. More importantly, he had wanted to go into 
  the worst place of Sheng Seleris’ cosmos. The Emperor 
  calculated that dying slowly of illness from a shaman's curse 
  would send his soul to the worst place. So he went to a 
  Pentan Hell. Once there he finished some further business 
  which he had planned, and afterward returned by devious 
  paths to the Red Moon. After visiting with his mother, he 
  was able to return once again to the world of the Living, full 
  and hale, and as before. 
  Everyone was astonished at this, for no one had 
  returned after they'd been dead for such a long time. Nor 
  had anyone ever returned after their body was destroyed 
  and the sacred rites properly performed, unless they were 
  born as infants. The importance of this extraordinary act 
  was not lost to the masses. As the Emperor's sardonic joke 
  had indicated, many of the commoners were truly inspired 
  by feat. As often occurred, the Emperor went boldly among 
  the loyal populace to prove he was himself. The people 
  loved him, and recognized that the Emperor was human, or 
  had been once, and that they could attain such heroic 
  proportions by following the Lunar Way. 
  The result of the Emperor's divine mating in hell came 
  to the world in the next winter. A monster terrorized upper 
  Naveria, eating all horses and killing other steeds. It was a 
  multiple limbed thing which stalked like a spider. The 
  Emperor went alone one frosty night, and came back borne 
  upon its shoulders. The Emperor made a hut for it on the 
  river bank, and tamed it, then taught it its name and lineage. 
                                                  
   
  1 of Raibanth 
  Then it was initiated and went to visit the Red Goddess and 
  returned armed and hungry. She was Yara Aranis. They 
  built a house around the hut. 
  Yara Aranis remained in the building. In 3/42, amid 
  other imperial victories, the goddess Yarn Aranis took her 
  first nomad spirit slave. It guarded her sleeping spot and 
  freed her to leave the temple. Her hunting soon populated 
  her temple with gruesome servants and her wicked spirits 
  began roaming the countryside hunting down the steeds and 
  followers of Sheng Seleris. Her house was surrounded by a 
  temple, and worship made her a goddess. 
  As Yara Aranis' circle of operations widened even 
  more, the Emperor opened new houses for her. She was 
  very effective in frightening and destroying the nomads 
  People loved her, so whenever she called for their help they 
  rushed to her temples to offer sacrifice and prayer to 
  strengthen and encourage her. Largely through her presence 
  the nomads were driven from Vonlath when they raided or 
  tried to collect taxes. 
  After eight years of constant attrition, Sheng Seleris 
  himself struck against Yara Aranis. He first assembled the 
  warriors who had been wounded or offended by her, treated 
  them with his own magic, and then led them to assault the 
  temple and goddess. His warriors engaged the spirits and 
  guards. The pair of demigods met, and neither was able to 
  harm the other, for no demon from his own underworld 
  could frighten Sheng Seleris. But the goddess terrified all of 
  Sheng Seleris' people, and after little fight they all ran away 
  and were afraid of her forever. After another four years, her 
  thirteenth in all, Yara Aranis accomplished full Apotheosis 
  and received a throne in the court of the Red Goddess. 
  (3/54 [112,409 YS, 1409 ST])  
  Sheng Seleris was not pleased by this, and he sent away 
  all the tribes who had been panicked by Yara Aranis. 
  Instead, he called for their cousins, and other peoples who 
  wanted his good favor and the chances to plunder the 
  Empire. He spent part of the year in the sky, tempting new 
  spirits to come to aid him. 
  During these preparations Sheng Seleris and the 
  Emperor each hunted for the other. Before their gathered 
  attendants and witnesses, in 4/6 (112,415) they met once 
  again, body to body. This time they were dressed and 
  armed, and neither ever touched the other. Neither of them 
  disappeared from the circle this time, and for anyone with 
  magical vision the sight was visible. All who were present 
  this time clearly witnessed the murder of the Red Emperor. 
  Sheng Seleris tricked his noble opponent with a dirty 
  barbarian trick, and cut him many times, then slew him 
  from behind. He did not release the body, but instead cut it 
  up within the ring, and then weighted one part with stones 
  to sink under water, burnt another part, gave some to the 
  lionbirds to eat, and kept others as magic items. Without 
  concern for convention or oath, the attendants then fell 
  upon the Lunar officials and slew them mercilessly. 
  Sheng Seleris and his hordes then went upon a 
  rampage, crossing and invading all of Peloria, first taking all 
  which was not hidden inside the cities, and then besieging 
  and storming cities which did not pay their protection tax.  
   
  
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  This fresco from modem Raibanth shows scenes of the war 
   
   
   
  The Second Return 
  The Emperor was gone for 13 years. Sheng Seleris grew so 
  powerful that he called forth from the deepest Underworld 
  the Empty Emperor to empower the throne of Dara 
  Happa. He placed that travesty upon the sacred Footstool 
  and defaced all of Dara Happa thereby. 
  In 4/19 Sheng Seleris' brother attempted the Ten 
  Tests, but on the Ninth Test he was ambushed by the 
  Emperor, who had hidden nearly disguised with dead fish. 
  This act of defiance infuriated Sheng Seleris, but the 
  Emperor successfully evaded the demon lord, and went into 
  hiding among the common folk who loved him so much. It 
  was imperative that he prove that there was still a legitimate 
  Emperor. By proving this, he prevented Sheng Seleris from 
  attempting the Ten Tests. 
  Though the Emperor delayed Sheng's ascent to the 
  legitimate Emperorship, he could not slow the foreigner's 
  accumulation of magical alliance, social recognition, and 
  political power. In 4/35, as the Emperor was in hiding, 
  Sheng Seleris underwent the final part of his savage 
  transformation rites and was deified. A new star burst into 
  view in the sky, and assured him  tremendous resources. 
  Renewed, Sheng Seleris' hunt for the concealed 
  Emperor grew more intense and desperate. First, the 
  Emperor lured the hunters away from his latest community 
  and new family. He moved as a fugitive among the other 
  freedom fighters  throughout Peloria and Pelanda. He did 
  not abandon his friends. He alone was able to deal with 
  some of the strange creatures and powers which had been 
  let loose since his forced abdication. Perhaps the most 
  famous, and certainly the most colorful, was the Mad 
  Sultanate. It proved too tricky for him, and the  Emperor 
  was again killed in 4/40 (112,449).  
  There followed the lowest wane which the powers of 
  the Emperor and his mother ever reached. At this time, 
  when her protector was gone, the body of the Moon was 
  invaded by Sheng Seleris. The treasures of immortality were 
  plundered, the Council of Elders and Wise Ones was 
  decimated, and the Children of Change were mutilated. The 
  face of the Moon itself was changed, so that today you can 
  still see the scars.  
   
   
   
   
  
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  The Third Return 
  But the Emperor had not given up, and was working other 
  channels to achieve his objective. He was never working just 
  haphazardly, and his long history with the land and people 
  allowed him to make long term plans and operations. 
  In 4/51 the Emperor's last friends and newest allies 
  worked together, and in *date the Emperor and Sheng 
  Seleris meet a third time. They met at the city of Kitor, and 
  this time the Emperor was victorious. 
  The Emperor did not stint upon his magnitude this 
  time, nor upon his friends' preparations. Heroes stood 
  beside him, and one even survived from the fighting into 
  life again. Once engaged with proper care and preparations, 
  the victory of the Red Emperor was inevitable.  
  Unlike the Emperor, who was the true and actual 
  incarnation of Truth and Justice, the evil Sheng Seleris did 
  not return. The Red Emperor, accompanied by his allies 
  from Carmania, marched to Raibanth and liberated it from 
  its foes. He raised the Triple Banner and summoned the 
  armies to come to destroy their foes. Within the next five 
  years the nomads and all their folks had been driven out of 
  the Empire, and the lands restored to their rightful owners 
  again. 
  Some people, noblemen or commoners or priests, 
  doubted that the Red Emperor was truly who he said he 
  was. They acknowledged that he certainly seemed to be 
  Shah of Carmania, and also a wise teacher, and also a man 
  with many traitorous heretics among the lower classes who 
  followed him. He was, certainly, a great magician and holy 
  man as well, and some acknowledged him to be the Son of 
  the Red Moon. But they doubted he was truly the Red 
  Emperor, "for five of his parts are not the same." 
  The Red Emperor then invoked the powers of the Ten 
  Tests, and furthermore offered the scoffers the chance to 
  name one test each. If the Emperor failed, he offered, he 
  would be revealed to be false and they would be able to 
  punish him, as appropriate  to the test. If he succeeded then 
  they would lose their holdings and status from themselves, 
  their kin, and their heirs, forever. 
  The challenge made many people reexamine their 
  commitments. At last four great families agreed. Each had 
  their own reason, and their own expectations of rewards. All 
  failed, and the Emperor's easily occupied their territories 
  afterwards. In that manner the traitors were dispatched, the 
  Empire was made stronger, and the Emperor obtained a 
  personal domain.  
  The Red Emperor also swore that he would always 
  submit to this test, under the same terms, whenever he was 
  proven dead and returned again. And since that time, 
  whenever the Emperor returns from the Moon after his 
  demise the Ten Tests are performed. This has exposed 
  frauds and saved the Empire's unity at different times. 
  This Rite of Rejuvenation has misled some people to 
  believe that there has been more than one emperor since 
  then, and the foolish historians of Darjiin even insist upon 
  numbering them1. Yet none of us who truly know are 
  fooled by outsiders, and we can easily see that the Soul of 
  Antirius has united the Masks, one and all. 
   
   
   
  The Red Emperor and Aronius Jaranthir play ouranekki. 
  This amphora illustration shows this famous and much 
  loved scene. The work was done in the late Fifth Wane in 
  the black-figure Western Style. 
   
                                                  
   
  1 numbering them. And their numbers do not even match the number of 
  our own Masks! Such is typical of these fools, who also insist that Manimat 
  was an entire dynasty, not an individual 
  
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  The New Empire 
  a Lunar document circa 7/50 
   
  The Changing Face of Empire 
  The great depredations wrought by Sheng Seleris caused 
  permanent changes in the Lunar Empire. Many ancient 
  families were extinct, and many ancient places had been 
  destroyed or profaned. These grievous losses inevitably 
  brought changes to the ways that the Empire was run. New 
  rituals were created, new organizations established, and new 
  families founded. 
  The Emperor changed too, to reflect the new Empire. 
  This was necessary, for he had already personified all of the 
  known forms of Emperorhood. Yet his reign was not 
  finished, and he still ruled all of humankind. Forms and 
  experiences of  humanity remained to be experienced. So he 
  changed. 
  With peace, growth, and opportunity the newly unified 
  Empire expanded in the Fifth Wane. Relief from the 
  nomadic depredations overcame the social exhaustion 
  which had led to the severe depopulation of most 
  communities. Assured of peace both internal and external, 
  the landkeepers were calm, and glad to be rebuilding a realm 
  of plenty.  
  The few strongholds of Carmania and Sylila which had 
  resisted the nomads were revered as storehouses of 
  knowledge about the Old Empire. Artists, architects, and 
  other wise folk from there were brought in to Dara Happa 
  to help rebuild the Empire. The influx of new talent and 
  traditions did not allow the rebuilding to remain static, of 
  course, and the new styles were exciting and different. In 
  popular arts, for instance, this era saw the rebirth of the Red 
  Figure Technique in pottery, which became so popular it is 
  still the widespread standard.  
   
  The Masks of the Emperor 
  It is the custom and cheer for the Emperor to change 
  his form to suit the needs of the time and place. This 
  custom began after the Nights of Horror, where the 
  Emperor and most of his household and staff, were killed. 
  The differences in these Emperors can be seen in the 
  coinage of the Empire. The mints attempt to keep up to 
  date for each Mask, and new stampings are regularly 
  commissioned even for a single Emperor. 
  The acknowledged Masks are: 
  Doskalos, Sword in the Eye. Died at Castle Blue, with 
  many others. 
  Takenegi, Lord of Five Quarters. 
      
  First Incarnation. 1/3 to 3/35. 
      
  First Return. 3/36 to 4/6 = 24 years 
      
  Second Return. 4/19 to 4/40 = 2 1 yrs 
  Magnificus. 4/511,  to 5/43 (112,506 YS) = 46  years 
  Artifex. 5/43 to 6/5 = 16 yrs 
                                                  
   
  1 112,460 YS, Battle of Kitor, maybe earlier? 
  Voracius. 6/5 to 6/12 = 7 yrs 
  Venerabilis. 6/12 to 6/29 = 17 yrs. 
  Robustus. 6/30 to 6/41 = 12 yrs. 
  Celestinus. 6/41 to 7/3 = 16 yrs. 
  Militaris. 7/3 to 7/15 = 12 yrs 
  Reclusus. 7/15 to 7/28 = 13 yrs 
  Ignifer. 7/28 to 7/36 = 8 yrs. 
  Argenteus. 7/36 to Present (i.e., 7/50) = 14 yrs 
   
  Magnificus 
  The Emperor who had destroyed Sheng Seleris and his 
  demon people had been called by many titles and nicknames 
  during his life. But in her introduction to Masks of the 
  Goddess, Greya Bibliophile called him Magnificus, and that 
  title is the one by which we know him today. 
  Magnificus was the same in shape, form, and intent as 
  the immortal who had fought at Castle Blue and returned 
  three times before.  
  In appearance, he was middle aged, trim and military, 
  and  practiced moderate indulgence in food, drink, and love. 
  He was famous for having his beard dressed in different 
  ways. He used to confuse his courtiers, who always strove 
  to be of the latest fashion and imitated his appearance. He 
  would sometimes appear for a few days in one style, 
  perhaps a beribboned short goatee, until his courtiers had 
  begun to look that way. Then, using magic, he would 
  overnight change his facial hair to be a long beard, with 
  silver bell, tucked into his belt. Since no one else had the 
  beard-growing magics which he had, the courtiers would be 
  out of style and flustered. The Emperor commented upon 
  them saying, "Anyone who cares about his beard in my 
  court deserves to be flustered." This attitude was typical of 
  the Emperor, who was always testing his subjects and family 
  for their fitness to rule. 
  Emperor Magnificus is he who played ravenkaaz in 
  Kitor with Aronius Jaranthir, crushed Sheng Seleris, and 
  destroyed the demon army. He proved his identity to the 
  Lords of Dara Happa by performing the Ten Tests. It was 
  he who welcomed HonEel, blessed the Order of the Day, 
  instituted the Imperial Scriptoria, and founded the Three 
  Fifth Families2.  
  Magnificus was careful to do all the things which the 
  Red Emperor must do. He brought peace to the whole 
  world. In the Center, he destroyed Sheng Seleris, the Empty 
  Emperor. He also pacified the digijelm of the north and 
  gave them a city; he crushed the nomads of the east in many 
  battles; erected the Wall of Charg, to keep out the 
  barbarians the West; and organized the Kingdom of 
  Conflict in the south, as a place to send all his disaffected 
  and bored militants. 
                                                  
   
  2 Three Fifth Families. That is, the three imperial families started during the 
  Fifth Wane: HonEel's, the Molari-Sor, and the Eel-ariash 
  
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  Magnificus disappeared in 5/43 (112,506 YS) at the 
  Nights of Horror, which also destroyed the nomads, the 
  imperial army, and most of the Emperor's entourage. 
   
  Imperator Magnificus 
  Coin portrait 
   
  Artifex 
  Artifex is the nickname of the next incarnation. The 
  Emperor reappeared the same year at Amuli (in Darjiin) 
  during an otherwise insignificant local Full Moon rite. He 
  went to Raibanth with his supporters and witnesses. Doubt 
  was vast among the Dara Happan wanted make their own 
  High Priest the new Emperor. The true Emperor challenged 
  the High Priest to a contest of the Ten Tests and the 
  imposter withdrew. Then the newcomer underwent the rite 
  and proved that he was, indeed, the Lunar Emperor. 
  Artifex spent his first year and more doing little except 
  to hunt through the seven worlds to find and rescue the 
  souls of his loyal subjects which had been cast about the 
  Nights of Horror. This action, more than any other, 
  convinced the rest of the Empire of his identity. It also 
  ensured the loyalty of those whom he saved, and their living 
  kin. 
  Emperor Artifex continued the many tasks of the Red 
  Emperor. He expanded the the  with the other New Monks 
  organizations, opened the University of Glamour, and 
  certified the Rastari-inning clan as chiefs of Karasal. He 
  began the Seven Government Monopolies, proclaimed the 
  humanity of the Weeders and Mudders, and honored the 
  One Hundred Imperial Artists, one per city, whose first task 
  was to erect monuments to the Red Goddess and her son. 
  He also sent the first tax demon after the Virishi, robber 
  lords of Sylila who were wiped out. 
  He went away...*? 
   
  Voracius 
  Voracius' first act (in 6/5) was to certify the Molari-Sor as 
  the legitimate heirs of their satrapy, and to support their 
  innocence by proof that the tax demons did not touch 
  them. Five years later the Taran-il clan used the same 
  justification to prove their title to First Blessed, and were 
  certified.  
  Voracius loved to eat and drink, and he struggled to 
  make sure that all his subjects were fed. These years are the 
  origin of the Infinite Party of Glamour which has attracted 
  and destroyed so many debauchees. 
  He changed bodies after an assassin forced him to 
  evacuate his gross form. 
   
  Venerabilis 
  Venerabilis returned at a ceremony in Hargoth in the year 
  6/12 (112,529 YS) and was quick to avenge his 
  assassination. The last members of the Jenet-aror family, 
  former lords of First Blessed, were all executed for treason.  
  Venerabilis sent observers everyplace that he heard 
  reports of the Dragonewts Dream. The Dream was an 
  extended series of ghostly events performed by both 
  physical and insubstantial dragonewts over a period of two 
  years. After a few months of observation Venerabilis 
  learned that the objective of the dream was to repopulate 
  Dara Happa with that inhuman race. He then spent half of a 
  year preparing the Emperor’s Reply, a huge-scale recounting 
  of the Origins of the World which omitted the dragons 
  from it. It was performed at Sacred Time, and as a result the 
  Dream stopped and no repopulation occurred. 
  Venerabilis financed the Sisters’ Sisters with grants 
  from his personal holdings. He also substituted corn 
  women for humans in the HonEel planting rites. Many old 
  priestesshoods protested, not just HonEel, and the Bat 
  Plagues swept out of Oronin to the Heartlands until the 
  Hunter Corps killed them all. 
  Venerabilis also lit the Forty-Two Candles, avoided the 
  Golden Rituals by creating the Golden Proxy, and 
  condemned the seditious Gbaji Faces without compassion.  
  He opened the Hideous Zoo, and began the Prisoner 
  Resettlement in the Redlands. Venerabilis expired in the 
  Dorkath Rites, devoured by the Heron Goddess while 
  dressed in snake skins, in 6/29.  
   
  Robustus 
  Robustus is responsible for the ill luck of the Eel-ariash 
  clan. They had seized most of Oronin, but exterminated 
  two of the three clans which made moon boats in the 
  process, as well as doing other great damage. They proved 
  they were immune to the tax demons despite the Emperor's 
  rash Sending. They defied him and embarrassed him in Law, 
  and so although he put the Eel-ariash clan into office there, 
  as he was obliged, he begrudged them many honors and 
  blessings. 
  Robustus opened many of the tombs in Oraya and 
  took out the lavish grave goods from there. When the 
  natural defenders reacted against this desecration Robustus' 
  accompanying priests simply extinguished them. When 
  
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  descendants and priests gathered to complain about this the 
  Emperor reminded the protestors that he himself had 
  placed these goods there earlier. He had planned, then, to 
  come and recover it now. Although he had told no one this 
  plan in the old days, he had really done it for this future 
  investment. Besides, he said, he did not need to explain 
  imperial policy to anyone but his mother and the Egi. 
  Robustus was loved by the commoners, because he 
  occasionally ordered all troops and guards out of a city to 
  allow the mobs to pillage and plunder to their own 
  satisfactions. He also organized the South War as an 
  institution, and reorganized the tribes and kings there. 
  In 6/41 (112,558 YS) Robustus lay down and 
  voluntarily expired before his assembled court, being 
  needed elsewhere. 
   
  Celestinus 
  Celestinus appeared abruptly in Ebon City, climbing out of 
  the sacred cave when it was empty, between rites. He 
  gathered his handful of loyal officers to him and crushed 
  the flock of wild rebels who were conspiring to resurrect 
  Gbaji. Due to the role he played, the Emperor was called 
  "Blackface" for the first few years. 
  Celestinus abhorred public commotion, and sought 
  hard for Order. He instituted the Terminal Debate system, 
  whereby those beings who wished to confront Arachne 
  Solara had to engage each other first, with the loser always 
  dying. If no one challenged a contender for seven years, the 
  Web ritual was finally allowed. He also sent the first caravan 
  across H'har As Jing, bearing Kastok's Lance before them. 
  Celestinus kept to himself, except to appear in his 
  imperial box during games, which he loved beyond all else. 
  He instituted the annual Celestine Games which honored 
  oratory, archery, and Performance. He always attended the 
  Zasturnic Games1 betting heavily and distributing coins 
  among the poor so they could bet too. He even went to the 
  Oroginan Contests2 when he had the time. Celestinus also 
  reorganized the Provincial System, ridding it of all shirkers 
  and cheaters, and putting the clerks3 among them.  
  Celestinus foresaw the coming troubles, and he 
  departed from his shell in 7/3, quietly, in bed while 
  surrounded by his choir. 
   
  Militaris 
  The Emperor appeared next as Militaris. Militaris came 
  from the city of Kedevi, in Kostaddi, and came to the world 
  at a rite of the Three Brothers late in 7/3. 
  The Militaris Emperor chartered the Yanoriao-ilart clan 
  after they took over Doblian. He financed the Heartland 
  Army to gather and march south. When his kinsman 
  Phargentes died, he went south for the funeral and stayed 
                                                  
   
  1 Zasturnic Games. Ancient institution with competition in music, athletics, 
  and Envisioning  
  2 Oroginan Contests. Local town contests with competitions in hunting 
  and archery 
  3 clerks. Literally buseri, the Yuthuppa-trained clerks 
  until he avenged his kin at the Battle of Penjarl4 in 7/11 
  (112,582 YS.) He tried to make a new lake in Doblian, but 
  failed and laughed about it afterwards. He also fathered 
  seven daughters to seven women, all born within the same 
  hour and identical but for one feature each. They were later 
  called the Therapists.  
  In 7/15 Militaris died. 
   
  Reclusus 
  Reclusus Emperor was the next. He turned inward, and his 
  many private interests and researches did not leave time for 
  much public contact. He even created the Silver Proxy (in 
  7/17) and the Bronze, Brass, and Bone Proxies (in 7/20) to 
  rid himself of duties which took him from his personal 
  endeavors. His tasks included many long-term magics which 
  required his attention.  
  Reclusus increased the Empire when he bought 
  Talastar, without bloodshed. He had many unusual needs, 
  and once withdrew some idiots from a Mad Sultanate to 
  work in one of his experiments. He also ordered that all his 
  soldiers must wear a silver arrowhead upon a black leather 
  thong. They called these the Tribute points5. 
  Reclusus was the Emperor who organized and outfitted 
  the Kalikos expedition which was later institutionalized, and 
  thereby brought about the better weather for us all.  
  Reclusus assembled his whole court one day (in 7/28) 
  at the top and foot of the Footstool. He addressed them all, 
  urging them to find the traitors among them who would 
  scandalize the office of Emperor. He then into the air and 
  burst into  flame, reaching at the same moment all the way 
  to the Sun with his hands and down to the Footstool with 
  his feet. Then he regained his humanity, and awaited the 
  execution of his orders from his throne. The mob turned 
  upon itself, and those who had disbelieved in the emperor's 
  united identity were dragged out, sentenced, and killed 
  before the day was finished.  
  Reclusus ruled until he was bored, and had other 
  duties, and then rid himself of his shell. He had ordered that 
  a great public celebration be held at the Pyro Pyre, built for 
  the occasion outside of Raibanth. As the crowd watched, 
  the flaming corpse rose up, grew wings, and flew off. 
   
  Ignifer 
  The needs of the Empire always change, and the wise 
  emperor recognizes these and changes with it. Ignifer 
  corrected the temporary changes which he had earlier made 
  for his convenience in getting certain long-term spells done. 
  When the bureaucrats refused, he personally led groups of 
  people through the capital to whip the false Proxies out, and 
  then to hunt them and their friends down through swamp, 
  city, and mountain. Ignifer took back command which had 
  rested in the hands of the Proxies. 
                                                  
   
  4 Penjarl. Called in the south the Battle of Grizzly Peak 
  5 Tribute Point. A sarcastic reference, since all soldiers had to purchase 
  their own tokens, which were expensive items  deducted from their meager 
  salaries 
  
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  Ignifer made the Counting Scholars and sent them 
  through the Empire to check the imperial records and 
  accounts. These clerks all had a Scratcher, a small demon 
  which would punish small-time offenses quickly, when any 
  discrepancies were found. Larger errors were recorded and 
  referred to other imperial officers. 
  In 7/30 Ignifer assembled a great army, and he led it 
  south to crush the rebel god Orlanatus. This deity had 
  persisted in making trouble since the reign of Murharzarm, 
  and had been continually beaten. But this god required 
  trouble in order to survive, and so he kept at it. Ignifer 
  executed a great plan, whose preparation had been working 
  for many centuries, which would finally encompass this 
  unruly spirit and, while still allowing it to live, would 
  incorporate it within reasonable limits. The army, priests, 
  priestesses, and nobles of the Empire gathered for the rites, 
  and in 7/31 crushed all opposition to it1. 
  Ignifer was killed while he was with his family in 
  Mephos (in Doblian) by an assassin, a creature which was 
  neither man nor beast, good nor bad, light or dark 
   
  Argenteus 
  Argenteus is a peaceful and benevolent emperor who makes 
  few practical efforts to overrun a reluctant world. He 
  prefers to make secret and public displays of affection and 
  pleasure instead of watching endless columns of great 
  stamping iron boots and creaking wagons. He leaves the 
  easy practical problems to his advisors, and personally 
  makes sure that there is enough love and ecstasy in the land. 
  The Empire works like a good waterwheel, which goes 
  on and on day and night whether the miller is there or not. 
  Rebellions have been crushed, and even intrusions from 
  Dorastor2 have been crushed. In only four Years (7/54), the 
  dignitaries will gather once again to finish the task of 
  suppressing Orlanatus. They will sanctify the new Temple 
  of the Reaching Moon in Sartar. 
  Let us hail that moment, and work our hearts and souls 
  towards it. When the Broken Ring is mended again, and its 
  vile influence upon the skies is neutralized, then shall our 
  Moon rise yet higher, purged of its ungainly hue, and 
  assume Her true form at last. 
   
                                                  
   
  1 Claims that the Emperor was killed at Boldhome are false 
  2 7/37. "Seven Problems from Dorastor" 
   
  
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  Dara Happan Religion 
  Greg Sez: This is not a Gloranthan document. 
   
  What is Religion? 
  written c. 112,600 
  Religion is humankind's attempt to reconnect to the 
  Unknown. 
  Humankind has been separated from the gods since 
  Murharzarm died. He, the Best Man, died when he was 
  struck by the Rebel God, and his soul remained in the 
  Underworld afterwards. Yet, when the Rebel God struck at 
  Yelm the same way, Yelm went to the Underworld, but 
  came back. This is the difference between mortals and 
  divinities: divinities come back from the dead. 
  Humans of all types die, and remain in the Underworld. 
  If they come back, as some claim, they do so without 
  remembering their past. If they are recycled, they are 
  recycled as a new identity. *Resurrection? 
  We humans know that we are mortal and doomed, and 
  it frightens us. This fear is how we feel the wound which 
  the Rebel God gave the Best Man, and from that agony 
  comes our consciousness. 
  Religions of all types are efforts to heal that wound. We 
  want to reconnect ourselves to the immortal world from 
  whence our ancestors came.  
  Not everyone achieves this unification. Some get a lot 
  and some people get little if anything at all. But it is critical 
  that a religion attempts to provide that re-connection, or 
  provide some way for humans to deal with it, or else it is 
  not a religion. Thus some movements, such as the Want 
  Mores or the Eat Nows are not really religions, and deserve 
  to be treated as mob actions instead. 
  The period of dissolutions which followed the death of 
  Murharzarm and departure of Yelm was a period which 
  defined the differences between mortals and deities. The 
  total destruction of all life and being was a great equalizer. 
  Two types of beings emerged. 
  The first to emerge to life were the empowered deities, 
  liberated from their imprisonment and hiding during the 
  Darkness. They woke their followers, which we call the 
  Elder Races. The awoke their ancient sleeping places.  
  The second type were scattered bands of surviving 
  humans, generally weak and few in numbers, but free-willed 
  and always tough and clever enough to have survived where 
  races of giants and gods had perished. Those people, our 
  ancestors, survived because they were aware, and they could 
  react and, eventually, act where the gods could not. They 
  sought and accepted help, and among them they had many 
  diverse skills and perceptions to share among each other. 
  They were glad to accept the help of spirits, deities, and 
  whomever could help them in the darkness and afterwards. 
  The humans sought their re-connection with the help of 
  those other beings, the spirits and deities, which were still 
  connected. 
  There are many cults extant which have stories of 
  creation which center upon their own god or goddess. They 
  say nothing of the time before the Darkness, and they claim 
  no knowledge or loyalty to Yelm. This is because they began 
  since the time that first gods were liberated, before the 
  rising of the True Yelm. Without the Truth having been 
  returned, they did not know their own short-sightedness. 
  Those deities which returned before the One reawoke 
  the world of nature. Others aided humankind, or the Elder 
  Races. In general, the number of beings who worshipped 
  anything but nature deities were relatively insignificant for 
  the centuries of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Eras1. 
  When the real world started in 111,375 with the Rising 
  of the Emperor Yelm there was a new opportunity for 
  religion. The return of the One Sun gave opportunity for 
  both divine and individual salvation. 
                                                  
   
  1 Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Eras. A total of 1,110 years 
  
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  The Cult and Worship of Yelm 
   
  Khordavu Stage 
  pre-111,221 to 111,375 
  Emperor Khordavu re-established the "ancient religion of 
  the True Emperors." His success in precarious times proved 
  to the many that he bore Yelm's Truth, and gave good 
  evidence to the skeptical few. 
  Khordavu's great unification effort brought together 
  many disparate customs and purposes. It provided for them 
  all an element which had been missing until then: centrality 
  and Justice among Tribes. 
  Centrality. The cult of Yelm and the cult of the 
  Emperor provided an authority towards which all people 
  looked.  
  Justice. The constant petty warfare between states and 
  tribes was eradicated. 
   
  Characteristics  
   
  Divine Emperor and Nobles 
  Emperor Khordavu, as well as his household and certain 
  office holders, were considered to be divinities. They were a 
  part in the natural hierarchy of life, along with spirits, 
  demigods, and other deities. 
  The Emperor in particular, and all anointed noblemen 
  in general, were considered to be living deities, at least as 
  long as they fulfilled their obligations. These included 
  seasonal sacrifices, magical protections, special blessings, 
  and so on. The religion was especially embraced by the 
  noble families, who benefited tremendously from their part 
  in his priest-supported empire. 
  These noblemen were "each of them a descendant of 
  Yelm, proved through recitation of pedigree, knowledge of 
  certain secrets, acceptance by certain deities, and fulfillment 
  of essential (i.e. Solar) sacrificial obligations." This latter was 
  especially important to the new dynasty, which stressed the 
  importance of maintaining the Order by the leaders "so the 
  land would not again fall into the hands of Usurpers." 
  Individuals of any pedigree must be part of the cosmic cycle 
  to qualify for the prestigious government position in 
  Khordavu's new empire.  
   
  Cosmic Sacrifice 
  At the core of this religion was the ritual maintenance of the 
  universe, conducted by proper sacrifices. At the center of 
  the world is the god-emperor, a stand-in for Murharzarm to 
  relive the ancient sacrifices which made the world.  
  Khordavu 
  was 
  "Maker 
  of 
  Life 
  and 
  Death," 
  simultaneously fulfilling the roles of Emperor, the political 
  leader; as High Priest to Yelm, his father; and as the Bearer 
  of Antirius1, recipient of worship.  
   
                                                  
   
  1 Bearer of Antirius. The Emperor had, as his own Sight-portion, the god 
  Antirius. He thus shared 1/6 of his total Self with Yelm 
  Widespread acceptance 
  The ordinary folk, who had been restricted by the previous 
  dynasties initially responded favorably to the Khordavu's 
  program. They were released from the violence, heavy taxes 
  and restrictions imposed by the Jenarong Dynasty, and 
  encouraged by relatively benevolent protectors. The 
  commoners moved into new regions, opened new lands to 
  farm, and took back, received, or simply revealed many 
  privileges which had been officially restricted to them. For 
  instance, thousands of the poor folk along the Oslira River 
  suddenly became boat owners.  
  As these commoners increased, they often required 
  new offices or assistants to help co-ordinate new problems 
  brought about by their successes. The imperial officers filled 
  these organizational needs, without significantly altering the 
  native cults and practices of the people. Yelm, and his 
  powers of organization, spread over the Empire. 
   
  Other Concurrent Events 
   
  Pre-philosophy 
  The Buserian priesthood conducted formal discussions to 
  determine answers to philosophical questions not addressed 
  by their mythology. Among the earliest were the Plentonic 
  Debates. These primarily addressed two matters. One 
  questioned his interpretation of the Gods Wall, starting with 
  "The Question of Antirius." The other was Stellar Truths, 
  questioning his interpretation of certain Dayzatarian 
  information. Among other were the Ulerian debates, the 
  "Nature of Nature" debate, and the ancient arguments 
  about the One and Many. 
   
  Problems 
  Khordavu created, or acknowledged, the office of Tribunal, 
  which reviewed the behaviors of (non-hereditary) leaders 
  appointed by the Emperor, and regularly dismissed them if 
  they did not live up to standards. When the third emperor 
  of the dynasty, Wanthanelm, failed to maintain his full 
  moral dignity he was condemned by the Tribunal, and 
  voluntarily abdicated. 
  This betrayal by the god of the Dara Happans initiated 
  a deep discussion of the One and the Many, and how the 
  leaders followed the One but were not in contact with it, for 
  they were really not One at all but among the Many. Even 
  the good  emperors, incarnations as they might be, were not 
  really One. Philosophers wondered aloud how they could be 
  failing to fulfill the requirements, yet still be so successful. 
  Others, claiming that since Yelm was among the Many, then 
  he was Bijiif, and they were all dead and in hell. 
   
  
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  Nysaloran Interlude 
  The optimistic growth after the Khordavan revolution led 
  naturally to the merger with another great, though inferior, 
  nation from the south. The World Council of Friends 
  merged with the Empire of Dara Happa with the objective 
  of bringing  about the Golden Age. 
  Many changes entered the religion for a short while, 
  but upon being tested were found wanting and discarded. 
  At this time many association were made which have 
  remained in both the true Dara Happan religion and the 
  Southern Storm cult. Among them are the equivalency of 
  Yelm with their Master God, and of Orlanth with the Rebel 
  Gods, sometimes even Rebellus Terminus. Customs also 
  were adopted. The 2-week Sacred Time was adopted by 
  Dara Happa at this time, and statuary was first introduced 
  among the southerners. 
   
  Old Priesthood 
  Throughout the Nysaloran experiment, the core of the 
  Yelm Cult remained conservative. In many ways it grew 
  more clearly defined as the priests determined the proper 
  way to do things, clearly distinct from the degenerated 
  "Uplands Way." 
  From this disassociation the shape of the Solar 
  Energies was more clearly seen. From the conscious moral 
  decisions the prayers of the cult were greatly enriched with 
  powerful magical results. The priesthood even dared to 
  perform their own weather rituals in Sacred Time, so there 
  was occasionally some trouble with Dorastor about this, but 
  the priesthood stuck to their policy. 
  This ultimately helped them, because the cult (and 
  Empire) was held to be less responsible for the evils of 
  Gbaji, hence were partially spared by the invaders These 
  survivors provided the core for Ordanestyu's later recovery. 
   
  Ordanestyan Reformation 
  c. 111,500 to 111,700 
  After Nysalor, the commoners' backlash resulted in 
  extensive anti-Yelm feeling and activity. The anti-Yelmic 
  passions were increased when the occupiers offered their 
  own seasonal rituals to their storm gods, and many 
  commoners joined. This, of course, is the way of the Many.  
  The Few, however, held firm. Under the rigorous 
  guidance of revealed Yelmic standards, Ordanestyu showed 
  the world how the Best Man should act in his lifetime. His 
  passion to serve Yelm properly gave him success politically 
  with his subject, and military victory against his oppressors. 
  Just as the older brother, Yelm, brought Lodril back into 
  the family, so did Ordanestyu coax return the commoners 
  to their protection. When foreigners dared to intervene, 
  Ordanestyu proved to them the error of barbarian ways by 
  counting ghosts afterwards.  
  Emperor Erzanestyu, aided by his Good Advisor, 
  established the essential religion which would struggle to 
  define and redefine itself for the next two centuries, always 
  revealing new aspects in light of foreign and internal 
  influences. It began with the few clearly stated principles, 
  listed here. 
  Characteristics 
   
  New Organization 
  The political reorganization with the toga men was 
  accompanied by shifts in magical and political emphasis 
  elsewhere. 
   
  Dogmatic 
  Erzanestyu was uniformly ruthless in his execution of 
  the New Laws. During his testing he slew his five noble 
  rivals, and when the commoners rioted in 111,540, calling 
  themselves the Want Mores, he rode them down with heavy 
  cavalry and burned their strongholds. When a Lokarnos 
  priesthood defied him, he brought a warband of Kargzant 
  worshippers from a thousand miles away to deliver 
  vengeance. 
   
  Sacrificial Maintenance 
  The ancient ritual and sacrificial obligations of the Emperor, 
  and of the other old cultic institutions, were re-established.  
  The Dorastorans had replaced some of these practices, 
  and the barbarians had extinguished others. But they were  
  reconstructed from remaining records, old folks' memories, 
  and with the assistance of surviving spirits and deities. 
  These new positions were usually filled by members of the 
  traditional families which had held them for centuries. 
   
  “Gods are not Men” 
  This particular phrase reflected back the Nysaloran phrase, 
  "All Men are Gods" with open defiance. 
  The Yelm religion included an absolute denial of 
  Nysaloran ideals. Those Nysaloran misconceptions were 
  held responsible for the downfall and ruin of the Empire at 
  the hands of the barbarians. At this period the long-dead 
  god Nysalor was identified with the Western demon named 
  Gbaji. This name, which means "deceiver" in the Western 
  tongue, had previously described the god which had hunted 
  down Nysalor and destroyed both Dorastor and Dara 
  Happa. 
  This depersonalization established the trend which 
  shaped subsequent worship of the solar deities. This process 
  continued for seven centuries, with several halts and breaks, 
  and was slowly imposed (sometimes by law, sometimes by 
  practice) upon other cults as well, until the Yelmgathic 
  Dawn (112,235).  
  Ordanestyu said: "The usurpation of the Burningness 
  of Yelm by the evil emperor Khorzanelm had weakened 
  Him with human passion and limited vision. Gods are not 
  Men. 
  "And Men are not Gods. Even the Emperor is NOT a 
  god, even though he is the Best Man. He serves god, just as 
  a good advisor serves the Emperor. He is our Leader, who 
  performs the sacrifice but does not receive it. The emperor 
  preserves the universe by leading us in the great rituals and 
  rites of Old."  
   
  
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  Ethics 
  Important in the Ordanestyan Code is the imposition of 
  (new) codes of behavior upon Yelmites: morality of good 
  and evil, noblesse oblige, and pious Obedience. Over time 
  these are also applied more and more to other Dara Happan 
  cults.  
  Different standards of correctness were expected from 
  different social classes. For instance, the Honor of the noble 
  class required them to practice noblesse oblige, while 
  commoners were simply expected to Obey. 
   
  Centralization 
  The central government cult slowly extended its power over 
  the other religions in the area. "One, One God, One 
  Emperor" was a popular slogan. Other cults variously 
  embraced or resisted this trend. 
   
  The Twenty 
  Ordanestyu organized the many deities into the Two, the 
  Six, the Twelve, and the Eighty. All the rest of the known 
  and unknown deities and spirits were collectively called the 
  Others.  
  One was recognized, but known to be beyond all 
  understanding or worship, not a deity in any sense of the 
  word, and thus not deserving worship. 
  The Two were also called the Originators. They were 
  Primolt and Uleria. Primolt was the Primal Action, Uleria 
  was the Primal Receiver. 
  The Six were the Creators, who each differently 
  manifested the powers of their parents. First were the Three 
  Created Gods, Dayzatar, Yelm, and Lodril. Next were the 
  three begotten goddesses, Dendara, Oria, and Gorgorma. 
  These six made the world, and also the first people. 
  The Twelve were called the Executors, and they were 
  the beings responsible for bringing out the Primoltian and 
  Ulerian energies in the created world, via human action. 
  This included the Two Created by Dayzatar, who are 
  Ourania and  Arraz/Lightfore; the Three Sons of Yelm (and 
  Dendara), Shargash, Lokarnos, and Raibamus; the Five 
  Children of Lodril (and Oria), the three daughters Oslira, 
  Entekos, and Denegeria; and the sons Mohenjarus and 
  Gerendetho; and the two Outsiders, Naveria and Oroypsus. 
  The Eighty were the others which could be worshipped 
  in Dara Happa. Ordanestyu did not ever list them, though 
  he would decide in Judgment whether a cult was included. 
  Subsequent lists compiled after his death were inevitably 
  different.  
  Within the religion of Yelm Imperator was included 
  worship of the Six Portions as well, effectively enfolding 
  their priesthoods within it. Thus, for instance, the 
  priesthood of Enverinus, who presided over all sacrifices, 
  was included, as was Antirius, who was seen as the personal 
  guardian god of the Emperor. 
   
  Related Subjects 
   
  Philosophy 
  Popular subjects: 
  Man and Nature (i.e.- Urban Dara Happan Humans and 
  the Others) 
  Right and Wrong. A sophisticated sense of ethics was  
  underway, even though a sense of moral evil had not 
  yet entered Dara Happan sensibility. 
  Fire and Fuel are first mentioned. "There are only two 
  things in the world, fire and fuel, and when they are 
  joined begins existence. The whole of our world is of 
  these: that which is consuming, or that which is to be 
  consumed. The moment when they are one is the 
  moment of Magic. The essence of fire is Primolt." 
   
  Challenges 
   
  Nysaloran Mob Actions 
  Make Me a Duke 
   
  New Avatars 
  Polyketes, Spear of God; 
  Grosekum, Brother Brightface 
  Erividia, Ceaseless Dancer (called "Moon Woman") 
   
  Yelm Arraz 
  Emperor Fenaldevu (111,614 to 111,621) subverted the 
  imperial position to serve without power, and the Supreme 
  God to be one of the Many. The Emperor dismantled much 
  of the Yelmic authority and distributed it to the hands of 
  commoners' cults. Yelm the Servant, or Yelm Arraz, was 
  instead worshipped. During this time Dayzatar was 
  acknowledged to be the only god in contact with the One. 
  This lack of central authority was later blamed for the 
  subsequent internal disintegration which plagued the land 
  for the next 70 years until the coming of Denesiod's New 
  Light.  
   
  Umbarism 
  Umbarism was the name for this heresy within Dara Happa, 
  while Spolitism was the foreigner's version. It came from 
  Carmania. In Dara Happa, it included a strong dose of anti-
  authoritism. "If we are not Light, then we are Dark"  
  It is first recorded as a practice of King Vesterdu, an 
  enemy during the reign of Emperor Asvekhordevu (c. 
  111,630). However, it is likely that commoners had long 
  been spreading this doctrine among the lower classes. They 
  were probably the "shadowy mobs" which were among the 
  resistance to Vorandevu's attempt at centralization called 
  the One City (c.111,600). 
  Umbarism increased in numbers and popularity until 
  even the would-be emperor, Verendekelm, adopted it 
  during his misrule from 111,677 to 111,689. Thereafter it 
  collapsed in Dara Happa, driven out by the New Light of 
  the Denesiod Dynasty (and probably with help from the 
  Golden Dragon). 
   
  
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  The New Light 
  111,700 to 111,850 
  The term "Elmexdrosian Reclamation" is sometimes used 
  for this movement, taken from the name of the era's 
  popular warlord emperor, but the movement actually 
  includes a number of actions which were accomplished by 
  others in his dynasty, especially his father and son.  
   
  The New Light 
  Denesiod began it in 111,690. Denesiod, with the voice and 
  inspiration of a Prophet, declared that "The New Light 
  would show up the truth and reveal the successful way to 
  live."  It was enforced upon his household, and his 
  successes credited to it. 
  His grandson, Dismesiod, finally established it (c 
  111,750)  as the widespread doctrine of the empire. He said, 
  "Perfection is obtainable." It was a time of great changes. 
  Dismesiod revitalized many decrepit institutions, and 
  purged the ranks of his government/religion, often 
  replacing established members with his New Officers (who 
  were put into political jobs) and New Witnesses (into jobs 
  manipulating magic). The Nobles were often allowed to 
  keep their old sacrificial tasks, to maintain the world. 
  Umbarites were executed. 
  Elmexdros consolidated and united these factions in 
  his Body of Yelm (c 111,770). He united old Dara Happa, 
  and drove out the Spolites. 
  Similarly, under the New Light the (so-called) Old 
  Families were rediscovered during the reign of Karmexdros 
  (c. 111,810).  The Emperor used them to reinforce his own 
  agenda, especially in the cities outside of Raibanth. The Old 
  Families actually formed a body from which is New 
  Witnesses and New Officers could be drawn.   
   
  Characteristics 
   
  Emperorship 
  The Emperor observed the annual sacrifices, and benefited 
  from them in ways which were both specific, such as 
  increased stamina and magical defenses, and general, such as 
  the huge wealth which he had to spend. However, he did 
  not lead the ceremonies. 
  The Emperor's role was restricted primarily to political 
  purposes. 
   
  Sacrifice 
  A professional hereditary priesthood was responsible for 
  continued cosmic maintenance. They were sworn to 
  maintain the flow of natural energies, and were often held 
  responsible if they failed to deliver crops, good weather, or 
  victory.  
  New rites which were introduced at this time were put 
  into the hands of the New Witnesses. These new practices 
  were most often in the form of ceremonies to manipulate 
  the flow of sacrificial energy towards other (often political) 
  ends. It was a new layer of usage of the flow. 
   
  Changes in worship 
  The same deities continued to be worshipped, but their 
  nature was explored and slowly understood. These resulted 
  in an understanding which was quite different from 
  ancestral forms. The New Light revealed that the deities 
  were not the Source of powers, but rather they were only 
  the vessels through which the supernatural power flowed. 
  The deities also came to be seen as idealizations of their 
  powers rather than as Beings. 
  A system of divine hierarchies was discerned: humans 
  could see only the Limited; deities were the Manifestations; 
  above them were the Ideals, and beyond that the Ultimate, 
  which was unknowable. 
  These practices were reflected in the contemporary 
  Lyndalic art styles. When humans wished to get victory, 
  they no longer prayed only to their traditional deities, but 
  included many foreign deities and spirits who also 
  manifested Victory.  
  This reached its extreme when the Empress ordered 
  the construction of a Menagerie Temple, where she wished 
  to place a statue of every deity which had an animal form, 
  where she could invoke help for her pets. 
   
  Other New Philosophy 
  The nature of discussion and belief changed with this New 
  Light. It began with the "Truth and Beauty" debates which 
  were imported from Pelanda1. Important in this is that 
  specific attributes and powers began to be separated from 
  their divine sources. Love, for instance, was not considered 
  to be coming from Uleria, but instead came through her.  
  Eventually these discussions developed into beliefs of 
  the separation of Man from Nature, and later still, to the 
  separation of Mind and Body. 
   
  Golden Dragon 
  The ancient Dara Happan religion had condemned all 
  dragons and everything draconic. Yet, during this period, a 
  positive draconic worship was begun. The disempowerment 
  of Yelm Imperator into Yelm Arraz forced those strong in 
  solar power to find a new object of worship for their 
  powers. One of these was in the Berneel Arashagorm, an 
  ancient deity whose worship was centered in Darsen. It was 
  soon associated with the southern Golden Dragon, whose 
  cult was spreading quickly from Dragon Pass. 
  The Golden Dragon was originally a secret society 
  combating the encroachment of Umbarism. Members aided 
  Elmexdros in liberating Dara Happa from the Spolites. The 
  cult increased in strength and popularity, finally becoming 
  fully public in the reign of Elmatryan (c. 111,830). A temple 
  was begun, and finished overnight, and many smaller were 
  built without such supernatural help. Soon people in every 
  city were speaking draconic, even peasants were interested.  
  A generation later Emperor Dismatryan (c. 11 1,845) 
  sought to suppress this cult, which he called "A heresy" and 
  "a travesty of light and goodness." He was killed by a 
                                                  
   
  1 These were ultimately from the West, brought via Syranthir and 
  Carmanos 
  
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  member of the cult, whereupon open warfare between 
  Yelmites and Golden  Dragonites erupted. Simultaneously, 
  the EWF invaded from the south. The stress of both 
  internal dissent and external invasion eroded strength, until 
  the Empire was finally conquered, and the Golden Dragon 
  took over the throne of the Emperor (111,878 to 111,910). 
   
  Interruptions 
  111,850 to 112,000+ 
   
  Dragon 
  The Golden Dragon, emperor and god 
  Obscure philosophy, now lost 
  Mysterious widespread disappearance of practices, 
  practices, and even memories. Language lost, rites 
  destroyed, many temples vanished. 
  The widespread destruction is claimed by Karvanyar, 
  the dragonslaying hero, who said that his methods had 
  wiped them out of existence and memory 
   
  Karvanyar 
  Hero for his dragonslaying, claimed to restore the Empire. 
  In fact, he slew the monster but had little Empire. 
  Nonetheless, he is credited with the liberation, and for 
  planting some important seeds of belief. 
  His rallying cry was "Every Man a Sun,". With a series 
  of tests and rites individuals for whom it worked got some 
  very real powers. They followed Karvanyar in the rebellion. 
  However, the groups were always small because of the 
  difficult requirements. 
   
  Carmanism 
  The Draconic Empire presented a tremendous threat to 
  both Dara Happa and Carmania. Dara Happa fell, and after 
  Rinliddi and points east were overrun, Dara Happan rebels 
  turned to Carmania for help. It was never overrun, though it 
  was riddled with rebels and ravaged by raiders. Eager for 
  help, Carmanians made friendly links with Dara Happans.  
  After Karvanyar slew the Golden Dragon the northern 
  parts of Dara Happa were never draconic again. Emperor 
  Sarenesh and his wife were actually joint rulers (or regents) 
  of both Carmania and Dara Happa for 20 years. 
  During that time many Carmanian beliefs were 
  introduced to Dara Happans. Yelm, it is said, went to study 
  at Mount Jernalf. The Carmanian priests often found that 
  Yelm could  participate in the grand Carmanian 
  ceremonies1. It was natural to transfer some of the 
  Carmanian attributes to the Dara Happan god. 
  In particular, Dara Happans adopted the belief in 
  Ganesatarus, the King of the Anti-gods. Yelm realized that 
  all of his foes had been led, since the start of Time, by this 
  sinister and shadowy figure which lay behind all 
  manifestations of bad and evil, whether it was the 
  Kazkurtum or hemorrhoids. This belief survived even the 
  Karsdevanic purge. 
                                                  
   
  1 The Carmanian region's "lower religion" was traditionally flexible and 
  adaptive in its pantheon and practices 
  Karsdevanic Clarification 
  112,000 to 112,173 
  The Karsdevanic purge was motivated largely by anti-
  foreign, 
  and 
  especially 
  anti-Carmanian, 
  sentiment. 
  Nonetheless, it forgave and adapted many Carmanian 
  religious aspects, including some which had become 
  agreeably attached to Yelm.  
  A key phrase was "Yelm is not that," each statement 
  further refining what Yelm was. Most of these were obvious 
  of little trouble: he is not a goddess, for instance, received 
  no dispute. More shaking was that "Yelm is not 
  Murharzarm," for this also rejected the tale that Yelm could 
  have been broken into six parts, like people. The sacrificial 
  priests of Enverinus encouraged everyone to accept that 
  "Yelm is not a body of Fire." Karvanyar's tenuous precepts 
  were rejected with ""not an Emperor" and "not a man." 
  After the army of Alkoth destroyed much of Darjiin in 
  112,050 they proved that "Yelm is not the father of 
  Shargash." 
  Bit by bit, he was shaped and revealed in more stark 
  terms. This paring hesitated only once, upon the advice of 
  wise men, and Yelm admitted that he was the husband of 
  Dendara. (Then lawmakers wrote a book about what that 
  meant to married men in the city.) 
  The political fervor of the time increased attendance at 
  the rituals, and this larger attendance resulted also in 
  stronger High Magics which were useful in combating the 
  Carmanians.  
  Once established, the new Dara Happan philosophers 
  began the process of determining, once and for all, who 
  their god really was. 
   
  Characteristics 
   
  Emperorship 
  The Emperor was returned to a position of being a magical 
  and non-political figure. He was placed to be in charge of 
  maintaining the magical connections of the empire, as the 
  leader and vehicle for the power of Yelm.  
  As tasks were removed form the god, the emperor was 
  given more and more assistants. He was eventually 
  separated from all good and evil. Special officers were 
  trained to be scapegoats to absorb errors. 
   
  Abstraction 
  The earlier separation of Deities from their Powers had 
  been developed to the belief that the Powers themselves 
  were the Higher Principles, from which the even the gods 
  drew their being. Increasing levels of Abstraction brought 
  about a   conviction in the ultimate Transcendence of 
  divinity and other Truths. 
  Yelm, along this process, came to be considered to be 
  enlightened and unreachable, except through imperial 
  sacrifices and personal devotions. 
   
  
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  Rival Mystery Cults 
  The increasing distance of Yelm and his other cults left a 
  void for people to experience. Into this void stepped the 
  Pelorian Mystery Cults. 
  Mystery 
  cults 
  were 
  noted 
  for 
  their 
  wildness, 
  abandonment, and feeling. Religious fulfillment came from 
  experience.  
  The earliest was probably the Great Goddess, from 
  several centuries earlier, imported from Pelanda.  
  A Dayzatarian aesthetic brotherhood also rose, inspired 
  by their distant god to abandon all attachments to the 
  material world. 
  At this time we find a record of Karvanyar's "Every 
  Man a Sun" cult in Vistor and Hargoth, mentioned each 
  time in a court condemnation, and mingled with other 
  Pelandan cults. 
   
  New Umbarism 
  The increasing abstraction and distance of Yelm from the 
  people weakened the social fabric so much that the empire 
  was eventually conquered by their hated, dualistic foes, the 
  Carmanians.  
  After the Carmanian Conquest came the suppression of  
  the Yelm cult, which was replaced by Idovanus, the (so-
  called) "Carmanian Sungod."  
  The cults of Ganesatarus were welcomed from their 
  hiding, and they crawled out from the sewers to be honored 
  by the Carmanian rites. 
  Many of Dara Happa's most ancient sacrifices were 
  discarded or replaced by Carmanian rites. 
   
  Yelmgathic Resurrection 
  112,173 to 112,376 
  The suppression and destruction of the ancient Yelmic 
  religion drove worship underground. After a generation of 
  savage oppression the survivors were ready to try almost 
  anything. An uprising called We Hate burst forth as broos 
  in Darani. The Carmanians even destroyed an appearance of 
  the Golden Dragon in Kostaddi. 
  Yelmgatha was a minor nobleman with a short temper 
  who drove the Carmanians out of his land. When they sent 
  armies to destroy him, the leader went to the Red Goddess 
  nearby to ask for help. He got it, and the Carmanian 
  counterattack failed. 
  Yelmgatha was one of many rebels who latched their 
  fates to the Red Goddess. Her continued success spoke for 
  itself, and many people turned to her methods to gain 
  respect and power. 
  Thus Yelmgatha became one of the first Dara Happan 
  Heroquesters. Heroquesting differed from previous forms 
  of worship in being experimental and conscious. In fact, it 
  was a return to Nysalorism in many ways, and openly 
  acknowledged as such. Yelmgatha went several times into 
  the Other Side, and emerged with the tools and powers1 he 
  needed to complete the Ten Tests to make himself 
                                                  
   
  1 Such as finding the location of The Glorious ReAscent of Yelm 
  Emperor, which he did in 112,235. Then he cast out the 
  Carmanians, and Yelmgatha became the new Emperor of 
  Dara Happa. The event was called the  Sunburst. 
  Yelmgatha then reorganized the Yelmic Hierarchy and 
  Dara Happa to fit within his new knowledge of Murharzarm 
  and Khordavu. During this whole time he was friends with 
  the Red Goddess, who was performing similar quests. Their 
  tasks were often intertwined, and strengthened each 
  thereby. Sun and Moon became a pair of travelers in the 
  Hero Plane.  
  The structure which Yelmgatha created would 
  continue, relatively unchanged, after his Ascension. 
   
  Characteristics 
   
  Sacrifice 
  New hereditary priesthoods were created to maintain the 
  world. These were placed under the remaining hierarchy of 
  the Fire God.  
  Ethics and behavior became important, especially since 
  they reinforced a heroquester's powers when on the Other 
  Side. Yelmgatha attempted to always maintain contact with 
  Truth. Purity, both ritual and personal, were stressed.  
  Finally, acknowledgement of the Others, at the edges 
  and even outside of the pantheon, was made. Certain non-
  Yelmic rituals were certified, etc. Finally, the Emperor (and 
  others) were not avatars, but partially incarnate deities. That 
  is, they shared a part of their soul with a god.  
  Yelmgatha was recognized as an avatar of Yelm, who 
  had come to earth to reset the Pillar and establish the 
  ancient rites necessary for survival. He was called The 
  Five/Sixths, because he had within him five of the six parts 
  of Yelm2. 
   
  Resacralization 
  Depoliticization: Separation of Emperor from Yelmic 
  families. 
  Last Revolt: *X fights for such and such a position, and 
  is destroyed, but afterwards nearly the same thing is done, 
  but with the Red Emperor as chief, and Yelm subservient to 
  Red Goddess. 
   
  Repersonalization 
  The Karvanyic" Every Man a Sun" rites were adapted, 
  philosophies of the balance between the Greater and Lesser 
  were incorporated, and throughout the Yelm cult the Sun 
  God was, once again, seen "as if He were Man." 
   
  Sheng Seleris Influences 
  Sheng Seleris thought nothing of destroying any temple or 
  priesthood which got in his way. The many years of his 
  reign gave him a chance to plunder almost every city and 
  town in Dara Happa, and most of them were pillaged many 
  times. Destruction was widespread, and many sacred places 
  were destroyed.  
                                                  
   
  2 Lacking the physical self, of course, which was overhead for Yelm 
  
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  Sheng Seleris imported forces from the farthest reaches 
  of his Empire to pacify Dara Happa. Among these were 
  priesthoods which he tried to transplant into the land. 
  This brought about another of War of the Suns in Dara 
  Happa, and for a while the skies were crowded and the 
  peoples were divided. But for the most part, these failed to 
  have any impact after Sheng Seleris was defeated, for the 
  priests were killed and their sacred places destroyed as false 
  temples. Some remain as demons, but that is all. 
  Sheng Seleris also sent many imprisoned priests from 
  Dara Happa to the far ends of his land, even across the 
  Wastes, to do his evil work. They usually destroyed the 
  Kwalings happily, but some studied their ways. But when 
  they came home they failed to have any real impact upon 
  the Yelm cult either. 
   
  Later Lunar 
   
  Identifications 
  The identity of deities is recognized, combined sometimes, 
  into a single cult. Useful when several cults are nearly 
  devastated.  
  Brave souls heroquested from local temples to discover 
  how they fit into the grand scheme. 
  Starts a process of identifications, cast as heroes of 
  Yelm. 
  Is part of the Grand Recognition of the Sixth Wane. 
  Maintains many old mythic functions. 
   
   
  Illumination
   
  What is Illumination? 
  A particular phenomenon or state of mind occurs within the 
  Lunar Empire. It is called, today, Illumination. It has had 
  other names in the past. Indeed, in its early history of 
  persecution it was called many things by both friends and 
  foes before the establishment of the current Church of 
  Nysalor.  
  We do not know exactly what Nysalor preached. His 
  original teachings, and nearly all who knew them, were 
  destroyed. Years spent in destroying all traces were very 
  efficient, leaving only a couple of Secret Doctrines. Their 
  secrecy has obscured their true historical roots and progress. 
  Many have claimed to be Nysaloran, many others were 
  condemned by outsiders as Nysaloran. 
  I 
  here 
  ignore 
  the 
  many 
  items 
  included 
  by 
  condemnation, as being rootless, unless significant other 
  information indicates otherwise. 
   
  Reconstructed History 
  The events, attitudes, and people of this era were not 
  known for centuries, but instead were consistently vilified 
  and  condemned, often for things which they had never 
  actually done. Given here are some information which was 
  gathered only much later, during the Heroquesting period.  
   
  First Age Events 
  The mood of national optimism (after 111,350) allowed 
  philosophers to reach beyond Antirius and consider that 
  perhaps their actions, inferior though they were, were 
  reaching Yelm after all. They entertained the possibility of 
  reaching Yelm Himself. Prayers and supplications were 
  made, oracles were encouraging, and sacrifices were made. 
  At last, in 111,352 Emperor Erzanelm attempted to 
  communicate directly with Yelm. He succeeded. While 
  visiting the Lyceum of Yelm he asked how this 
  communication could be made easier, and he was told to 
  speak to Ketreseus the Sage. Erzanelm did not know this 
  person, nor did anyone that he knew. He instituted a vast 
  search. 
  Ketreseus the Sage had been both a man and a woman. 
  He was found in Sylila, wearing only a feathered cloak and 
  sitting upon the highest limbs of an apple tree. He agreed to 
  come to court, donned the clothing he was offered, and fit 
  easily into the Yuthuppan Imperial Court. Within a few 
  weeks he had even lost his barbaric accent. 
  Erzanelm spent days in discussion with that 
  philosopher. Ketreseus was often challenged by the 
  Buserian philosophers, and he always confounded and 
  disarmed them. Erzanelm received advice from his imperial 
  advisors, and his friends and finally from Yelm Himself. At 
  last Erzanelm began negotiations with the World Council of 
  Friends, more commonly called the Southern Barbarians, 
  and made peace, even though they were not humans. 
  Khorzanelm the Magnificent, Erzanelm's son, went 
  even further and negotiated the peaceful unification of the 
  Dara Happan Empire and the World Council of Friends,, 
  which led ultimately to the birth of Osentalka, the Bright 
  One, who brought about the New Golden Age.  
  This era of unity included all peoples, and because 
  Khorzanelm ruled all the lands of Murharzarm, he is called 
  a Complete Emperor. This period of peace and unity was 
  called the Osentalkan Age. It was loathed and despised for 
  ever afterwards, until the coming of the Red Goddess. 
   
  Dorastan Era 
   
  Ceremonial Changes 
  Incorporation of Yelmic Rites into Dorastan Rites: avidly 
  welcomed, and incorporated. Nysaloran Rites (especially in 
  Saird) 
  combine 
  multiple 
  cultures. 
  These 
  combined 
  ceremonies are well-attended in Dorastor and Saird, but 
  much less elsewhere, and poorly through most of Dara 
  Happa. The popularity in Saird and Darani must be 
  modified by remembering that both were thinly populated. 
   
  
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  Many ideas were exchanged between the three cultures in 
  Dorastor. Contemporary answers to eternal questions were 
  regarded, debated, and considered by the leaders from 
  Ralios to Pent. 
  Although this talk and ideas were rampant among the 
  reading people, they did not significantly affect ritual or 
  attitude of Dara Happan cults. (Yet.)  
  Some popular subjects were: 
  the Nature of God and Man 
  Individual Cosmic consciousness ("Men are Gods" 
  movement) 
  Exploratory Spirituality 
   
  Foreign Influences 
  In Dorastor, the Amalgam Deities were imported and 
  incorporated. It is probably the origin of the Monomyth, in 
  which Yelm and Orlanth play such significant parts in each 
  others' myths. After this period the Dara Happan role of 
  Rebellus Terminus is permanently grafted to Orlanth, while 
  the Orlanthi role of Emperor is immutably assigned to 
  Yelm.  
  In Dorastor and surrounding lands the respective 
  religious practices were combined too. We don't know what 
  was done or how changes were affected, since the survivors 
  purged themselves of the hated practices afterwards.  
  Nonetheless, it is thought that Nysalor taught: 
  the Orlanthi that stability was necessary; that obedience 
  is necessary; and violence not the only option 
  the Yelmites that change was necessary and eternal; 
  individualism was insuppressible; and that physical  
  engagement is necessary.  
  the Ralians that thought is not the only reality; that 
  their Laws were not Eternal Truths; and that instinct was 
  neither good nor evil. 
   
  Historic Incidents 
  The cult, or parts of it, or descendants of its ideas, have 
  appeared again and again across history. 
   
  Want Mores, Make Me a Duke 
  There was a widespread Nysaloran religion among the 
  commoners which promised self-fulfillment "as if you were 
  a noble," quoting Nysalor. But when Nysalor spoke those 
  words, he did not mean that people would benefit in the 
  material sense, but rather in a spiritual manner, liberating 
  them from the drudgery and temptations of the material 
  world. Yet within a very few years the some sects claimed 
  that the material aspect was exactly what had been promised 
  to them. These sects, followers of the Make Me a Duke 
  philosophy, have plagued the Empire even to the present 
  day. 
   
  First Temple of Rebirth 
  c 111,310; Emperor Raibmesha 
  Opened so that surviving Nysalor worshipper could come 
  into the open. Many did. 
  The open nature of the establishment, and the period 
  of peace and growth, led to the different Nysaloran schools 
  of beliefs. The masters held public debates in the reign of 
  Helemshal (c. 111,570). A generation later the schools were 
  engaged in extensive legal suits against each other. Finally, 
  there were riots between mobs of Nysalor supporters 
  during the reign of Vorandevu (c. 111,590). 
  The Emperor attempted to personally unify the various 
  factions, but was blocked by fearful nobles, the priesthood, 
  and many citizens. The unruly Nysaloran cults were always 
  troublesome to the High Priesthood. When troubles 
  increased among the Nysalorans they seized opportunity. 
  All the Nysaloran institutes were attacked by mobs, troops, 
  and spirits. Emperor Vorandevu sought to unite his land 
  and passed resolutions forbidding further worship or 
  debate, and led several ceremonies to banish, forbid, and 
  destroy the spirits of Nysalor if it ever came again into his 
  land in any form.  
  During this time the High Priesthood developed a 
  complex and messy ritual for detecting Nysalorans which 
  they called the "Vorandevu Process." Though not easy, it 
  was allegedly foolproof. When applied to individuals their 
  Nysaloran preferences were revealed. In 111,612 Lord 
  Hertustus toasted the "death of the last damned illuminate.'' 
  Apparently, several nuclei of worshippers escaped. 
   
  Old Good Shadow 
  In 111,617 Emperor Fenaldevu condemned Umbarism as a 
  Nysaloran Heresy. This was the Dara Happan version of 
  the Spolite System, which surfaced first in Pelanda (c. 
  *Date?).  
  Both Umbarism and Nysaloran Illumination claimed to 
  provide liberation, and both embraced rebellion to a greater 
  or lesser extent. Thus, the Spolite ideology seemed to be 
  similar to Nysalorism, and Umbarism was widely accepted 
  among the lower classes as a Nysaloran group.  
  However, Spolitism did not claim Nysaloran roots, and 
  the detection tactics previously useful against Nysalorans 
  were useless. However, in *date there was a group in *place 
  called the Old Good Shadow. It claimed ancestry from both 
  the Spolites and Nysalorism. The Old Good Shadow was 
  wiped out by "Emperor in *date. 
   
  Golden Dragon 
  The Golden Dragon was not a Nysaloran belief, though it 
  also shared some of the same characteristics. It required an 
  extraordinary state of mind to participate, and introduced a 
  different set of ethics and morality. But, as before, the 
  Vorandevu Process failed to be useful against the enemy at 
  hand. This was the last time it was attempted, and most 
  adherents died in the wars. 
   
  Teruvians 
  The Teruvians were a group which resisted the Golden 
  Dragon Movement and claimed Nysaloran roots. The 
  Teruvians made many other wild claims, such as owning the 
  Eye of Nysalor. Since they were wiped out down to the last 
  stone of their city, they are not taken seriously today.  
  
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  Margins 
  The Margins were another group which resisted the Golden 
  Dragon and claimed Nysaloran roots. They proved 
  particularly effective at avoiding capture by the dragons, and 
  their leaders were brilliant and lucky, and so their claims are 
  believed. Furthermore, their origin among the socially 
  disenfranchised populace supported their claim.  
  Of course, most resistance was underground. The 
  dragons and their followers were notoriously effective at 
  suppressing public opposition. 
   
  The White Sun Lords 
  The slow accumulation of resentment among the 
  commoners eventually dethroned the Dragon. They were 
  rallied by the Emperor, who had been hiding among them. 
  Karvanyar accepted all the help he could get. He was noted 
  for his ruthlessness and brashness, for he was the only 
  person ever to give notice to Yelm himself. 
  Karvanyar's rallying call was "Every Man a Sun," by 
  which he meant every person had the Light of Life within 
  themselves, and must not rely upon the dragons for it. His 
  initial household was made up primarily of these people, 
  and they helped establish the new Dara Happan Emperor. 
  They were called the White Sun Lords, while they existed.  
   
  Order of Illumination 
  Following Karvanyar's Enthronement, the rabble continued 
  to wield power, and often rioted in the streets and lynched 
  whomever disagreed with their whimsical needs.  
  Emperor Sarenesh, however, cleansed the house and 
  killed the rabble. He also purged his house of Nysalorans, 
  both guilty and innocent, in the Moon Night, so-called 
  because of the sardonic comment that "tonight the Light 
  will Turn."  
  Significantly, and hypocritically, the Emperor spared 
  some of them. He spared the most famous dragonslayers 
  from death. The sage Jesenurus and fourteen followers were 
  dragged away in chains, but not slain, even though they had 
  often openly claimed Nysaloran inspiration as their method 
  of slaying the dragons. The leader and three others 
  subsequently died during torture for refusing to help the 
  Emperor. The eleven survivors had a change of heart and 
  joined him. They were dubbed the Order of Illumination, 
  were adopted as an official imperial cult, and blessed by the 
  ancient priesthoods. 
  The Order of Illumination opened up seven schools, 
  six for each of the "acceptable forms of the multi-faceted 
  god." The seventh was called Behind the Shadow, and given 
  the task of suppressing the "unacceptable forms, including 
  Sunface, Lords of True Destiny, Wise Women of the Sun, 
  Margins, cult of Arkatus Negrus, Ganbarrin Mystery School, 
  White Sun Lords, and Heirs of Jesenurus." 
  The legendary Three Generations of Peace were due (in 
  part) to the stability provided by this great organization. 
  When Uludorus verified the heavenly deviations (actually 
  discovered two centuries earlier by The Measurer) the 
  Eighth School was begun, and is credited with calming the 
  widespread discomfort which these facts brought to the 
  educated.  
  The ability of the Eight Schools to accept new 
  philosophies was their weakness, for they allowed the 
  Carmanian Heresy to penetrate widely among the literati. 
  They, in turn, leaked the beliefs to the commoners who felt 
  themselves able to learn this. They invited wise men and 
  women from Carmania. Thus, when war broke out between 
  the two empires, Dara Happa was weakened by a great 
  variety of traitors seduced to believing in dualism. 
  They proved to be traitors to the Empire and were 
  purged. Blame was perceived to lie upon the whole Order. 
  Illumination was unpopular once again, and condemned as 
  a resurgence of Umbarism. The Eight Schools were closed.  
  All good and true Dara Happan citizens shunned all 
  forms of the shadow during this period. The unstable 
  heavens seemed to become more so when the See Anews 
  claimed to discern other celestial bodies which had not been 
  acknowledged by the Stargazers Ephemerus. The See 
  Anews were blinded.  
  Resurgence of some forms, with new names, during the 
  troubled periods of Carmanian occupation, preceding the 
  Lunar rise. 
   
  Carmanian Heresy 
  Dualism 
  Sorcerers, YarGan, etc. 
   
  Lunar Developments 
   
  Nysalor Liberated 
  An essential part of the Red Goddess' quest was to find and 
  liberate Nysalor, the ancient entity which had lived centuries 
  earlier. This event is understood to be a great purification 
  and liberation. 
  The Red Goddess had to find the dismembered parts 
  of the missing deity. She did. As a result the Red Goddess 
  was given the deity Rashorana as her servant. Said another 
  way, the Red Goddess was granted the Fulfillment of 
  Forms, a great power which would allow her to be anybody 
  which she wished. Having attained Nysaloran insight (or 
  perhaps obtaining it in this test), she chose to be herself, 
  and so passed onto the next stage of her being1.  
  This interaction with the Goddess also freed Nysalor 
  from his ancient bonds. To contain, control, and instruct his 
  essence she empowered her daughter, Deneskerva, to teach 
  everyone something of the truth about Nysalor. She led the 
  Sisterhood of New Consciousness. Their first, delicate 
  lattice-like temple was raised in 0/35. 
  Throughout the First Wane and the Second Wane 
  people learned about Nysalor, but most of them did not 
  have the time to care, or resources to do anything if they 
  did. The cult of Nysalor was generally contained within the 
  literate intelligentsia. Sometimes it was publicly questioned, 
  even ridiculed as "worship for a non-divine entity." 
                                                  
   
  1 Which is that her parts were integrated and she could see without Sight 
  
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  The Zolathi 
  Sheng Seleris invaded in 3/19 (112,375 YS), and remained 
  until to 112,460. 
  Sheng Seleris brought in help from all over the world 
  to help him. He had no limits to his power. Among those 
  who came were the Zolathi, also often called Mystics. They 
  shunned all magic use, and they claimed to be in touch with 
  Gods beyond the Gods. They were immune to many 
  magics, and their presence often brought terror to the 
  population. 
   
  Order of Kerestus 
  Kerestus was an avatar of Nysalor. This monastic 
  movement was a native response to the Sheng Seleris 
  mystics, essentially adopting many of their ways. Kerestus' 
  struggle to survive was epic, but he was unbeatable, and so 
  eventually Sheng Seleris made his the only approved 
  method of illumination for Dara Happans, and everyone 
  else whether truly illuminated or merely claiming it, was to 
  be executed.  
  Many years later the Imperial Adept of Kerestus 
  complained to the Emperor that the Order of Day was 
  interfering with his ancient rights (which had been granted 
  by Sheng Seleris). The Lunar Red Emperor immediately 
  disbanded the older organization (5/27), and made 
  membership a capital crime. 
   
  Order of Day 
  5th Wane = 1464 to 1517 
  In 1460 was Sheng Seleris was slain, and the nomads were 
  driven out. The Emperor encouraged Restoration in many 
  ways. One was to support the Order of Day.  
  The Order of Day beliefs included Service of 
  Consciousness and selflessness. It was essentially an 
  aesthetic movement. They used many stories and practices 
  taken from among folk called the dolathi,. They were an 
  order of "good mystics" who had been hidden among the 
  ranks of the former Order of Kerestus. 
  The Order of Day are the source of the Mystica1 
  School of thought in the Empire today. 
   
  Current Belief 
  A very brief version of the Modern (Seventh Wane) Lunar 
  explanation from the Order of Day  
  Illumination was first. It was First Being before it Was. 
  When Being began Illumination was lost. 
  After that was when the world was made. 
  Illumination was rediscovered by the god Yelm, the 
  Emperor of the Universe. Yelm had been The One, always 
  isolated from the world by his virtue. He was slain, and 
  when he was lost in the Underworld he was nameless. He 
  knew not who he was. He was only one of the Many. When 
  Yelm understood this, he remembered the One. In that 
  moment the impossible was accomplished and Yelm was 
  Illuminated. In that instant the Universe could be recreated, 
  and in that act it was.  
  The time spent for Yelm to re-manifest the world was 
  from 110,666 until 111,111 when he became manifest as the 
  Real Sun.  
  Yelm's insight into the secrets of the cosmos was 
  originally the province of only himself and, perhaps, a few 
  of the other immortals. 
  But in 111,375 Illumination was delivered to mortals as 
  well. This occurred when Nysalor was born.  
  The burden of bearing the Impossible was beyond the 
  power of even the One. Yelm paused in the sky, and he 
  separated the Illumination from himself, and placed One 
  among us mortals to keep our awareness of the First Being 
  alive. Thereafter it was possible for the Many to be the One 
  as well. 
  A further benefit was that Yelm was purified. The Sun 
  had purged itself completely from the Many when he gave 
  this great gift to humankind. Thereafter, too, Yelm was less 
  of a god and more of a Sun. 
  Osentalka was the name used for the manifestation of 
  this part of Yelm's consciousness. Osentalka was the great 
  and wise teacher of the Osentalkan Age. He brought this 
  story about Yelm to the people, and explained what it 
  meant, and showed them how to find their own way to the 
  One. While he lived there were generations of peace. 
  However, he was destroyed by Gbaji, a demon from 
  the West. 
  The destruction of our beloved Osentalka has troubled 
  good people ever since. Wise men and fools have both 
  spent words and lives to prove their ideas. We know now 
  that it was because Yelm, the Sun abandoned his own 
  consciousness and thereby removed the quail1 of the Pillar. 
  Now the Red Goddess  has  reinstalled the quail and the 
  drill, and the universe can stand once again. 
   
                                                  
   
  1 quail. the drilled stick in fire making 
  
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  Low Dara Happan Religion 
  As practiced by commoners. Greg Sez: I'd sure like to have this myself. 
   
  In general, the local cults change as little as possible from 
  their ancient (and proven successful) roots. Nonetheless 
  changes occur, often slowly, as in the collecting of two 
  dozen peasant cults within Lodril's Sons and Servants. Some 
  changes are fast, due to invasion or to profound spiritual 
  changes. 
  Also, in a general way, the Low Religion provide a 
  balance for the increasingly abstracted celestial religion of 
  the urban rulers. 
   
  Khordavan Urban Deities 
  The structure of the cults which are listed in The Glorious 
  ReAscent of Yelm Presents a formal manner for the ruling 
  class to intervene between people an gods for the good of 
  the Empire.  It incorporates even the unruly common cults 
  within its framework.  
  Yelm is the pinnacle of the Noble Class. These were 
  leaders of the hereditary aristocratic families which claimed 
  ancient privileges, whose patents are laid out in The Glorious 
  ReAscent of Yelm  Members of these families joined the 
  priesthoods of related cults, binding the Empire into a 
  cohesive whole of religion, family, and government. 
  Dayzatar, god the sky, was the patron of the buserium, 
  priests of the stars and planets, writing, and aloof moral 
  dignity. Their monopoly on literacy was broken by 
  Plentonius.  
  Ourania and Dendara were the goddesses of the upper 
  class. One was the model of obedience and the smiling wife, 
  the other the no-nonsense functionary. 
  Polaris was the god of war, leader of battles, and 
  superior of the rabble of War Gods who did the actual 
  fighting. 
  Lokarnos was the god of the Slow Planet, of money, 
  and of counting. 
  The cities also each had a patron god and goddess, each 
  worshipped for similar purposes, but with colorfully local  
  differences. 
  In Yuthuppa was Dayzatar, the patron, and Herustana, 
  the patroness. In Raibanth they were Raiba and Oslira. In 
  Alkoth they were Shargash and BiselEnslib.  
  Antirius was a bright new deity who was spreading his 
  light upon everyone, Emperor, Noble, and Commoner 
  alike. 
   
  Popular Common Deities 
  Lodril was the Master of the Low, and it was he who was 
  obliged to control the lesser deities who lived outside of the 
  celestial sphere. 
  Lodril and his family were widespread. Their sexual 
  licentiousness made for many offspring. The illiteracy of the 
  priestesses and priests made for sloppy storytelling. In any 
  case, Lodril and his family were also known by many local 
  names, which makes it seem as if they were separate entities.  
  Thilla was the goddess most popular in Yuthuppa. She 
  was called the Root Holder, for her popular iconography. 
  She was keeper of the earth, mother of many popular local 
  heroes. *Some say that she was daughter of Anaxial and 
  Herustana. 
  Her most common partner is called *Name. 
  In Raibanth, the most popular goddess is Everina. She 
  is the one who feeds and who provides. She is said to be the 
  mother of Raiba. 
  In Alkoth the, most popular goddess was BiselEnslib 
  the Long Legged Goddess. She was sometimes called the 
  Weed Queen and the (Wild) Rice Mother. She was married 
  to either Shargash or his less savage son, Alkor.  
  The complex called the Naverian Goddesses were 
  widespread through all the above regions. Naveria was the 
  culture bringer, who set the Dara Happans apart from the 
  barbarians with her urban knowledge. Her husband, in the 
  cult, was Vantestos, the Red King. Included within her 
  complex were the other 3 "age goddesses," each of whom 
  represents a stage of a woman's life. They are Arira (youth), 
  Lesilla (motherhood?), and Koveria (old age). 
  The people of Darjiin had their own deities. Nobles 
  and leadership cults were carefully incorporated by 
  Khordavu (and Plentonius). For instance, Manimat was 
  considered to be the Sun god by many Darjiin families. 
  They accepted the story of Yelm, but insisted it was 
  Manimat himself who was resurrected. This type of local 
  difference was tolerated.  
  SurEnslib, the Heron Goddess, was also the primary 
  goddess throughout Darjiin and the rest of Suveria. She was   
  accompanied by her companion and servant, Yestendos. 
  Kestiniddi (*Rinliddi?) held Vrimak to be its highest 
  deity, whose part was recognized by Plentonius and brought 
  into the Yelmic authority. Their goddesses were *quail 
  (*Avarnia?), *river, and *underworld. 
  Pelanda worshipped the Jernotians. Their deities met in 
  a loose council, and Pelandan religion was more 
  philosophical than the Dara Happans were. 
   
   
  Only Notes Past Here 
   
  Nysalor Era 
  Not much movement in Dara Happa, though Saird was 
  wild with experimental cults  
  There was some mingling in Dorastor, but they tended 
  to keep the traditional ceremonial participants, not 
  experimental ones. 
   
  
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  Spolites  
  Gloom Period, corruption is inevitable, etc. Ever since 
  Yelm was killed we have always lived in Shadow, and always 
  will. Accept the differences. 
   
  Golden Dragon 
  Over the years, the Golden Dragon is offered as a solution. 
  This is the "Monsters are Good for Us" theory, and a 
  release of Dionysian energies. Interpreted by Mobs as "Do 
  what you want." 
  Proves not acceptable in long run. 
   
  Karvanyaran Revolution 
  Resistance 
  910 to 945 
  Karvanyar's Idea: "Not me alone, but you too." Movement 
  of Simple People to embrace the ideals of Yelm, and not 
  leave it up to the leaders to do this. A sort of Commoner's 
  Liberation, despite the leaders, who take credit for it 
  anyway. 
   "Every Man a Sun" philosophy, "Everyone for 
  Justice.” Growth of Antirian Revolution, another "People 
  for Morality" movement. At first a minority, they get tax 
  cuts, etc. 
  Lodrili assertiveness encouraged, especially since it 
  weakens the enemy. They are promised fairness "As 
  worshippers of our God's Brother." 
  Gbaji 
  Dualism is introduced from the Carmanians. Subsequent 
  Mob interpretations. "Some of us will be Evil." 
  Purged once during wars as a seditious religion. 
  Naturally this encourages worshippers, 
   
  Karsdevanish Purge 
  c. 112,000 to 112,173 
  During the reign of Karsdevan, a gradual but increasingly 
  furious purge of Carmanian elements.  
  War increases, split between commoner's acceptance of 
  Carmanians and nobles' resistance.  
  Savage Carmanian response unites Dara Happa 
  Stronger magic, trapped into the "Carmanian March" 
   
  Resistance 
  During the Carmanian Wars a general resistance to foreign 
  cults develops among the sun-worshippers. Considerable 
  internal dissent, but most of the "New Spolites" 
  (Shadowites) are destroyed, and most Dualists flee to 
  Carmania.  
  Occupation of Dara Happa by Carmanian lords 
  (112,065) increases the hidden resistance. 
   
  *not finished by a long shot* 
   
  
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  Appendix A: Other Dara Happan Emperor 
  Lists 
   
  True History? 
  Several documents exist which all claim to be True Lists of 
  the Emperors of Dara Happa. They all pass muster when 
  probed by the Knowledge cults' Truth spells.  
  Yet they do not always agree with each other. Truth? 
  Scholars explain this discrepancy in one or more of several 
  ways: 
  By justifying and associating the lists until their 
  (modified) versions correlate (common to the Knowledge 
  cults). 
  By defaming the ancient authors as deceivers, etc., 
  capable of forging a spell which can conceal falsehood (or 
  forging a falsehood which can fool a spell). 
  By questioning the Knowledge cults' abilities to tell the 
  Truth, even going so far at times to call them "shysters and 
  liars unto the degree of lawyers." 
  By philosophizing about Truth. Olovanus the Wise 
  says that if the Maker has enough confidence and Truth 
  then it will always be so True, whether it is an artist or a 
  forger. Desestra the Wise said the lists were made at 
  different times, which proved Truth changed over Time. 
  Etc.  
  By engaging in the Truth Contest. This method has 
  entirely dismissed many other lists, notably the "Alkoth 
  Emperors," the "Secret Nysalor Emperors," and the "New 
  Paladins" (all of which, nonetheless, maintain popularity in 
  certain places). 
   
  I give here the lists. 
   
   
  Glorious ReAscent of Yelm 
  Composed sometime shortly after 111,221, this is the 
  earliest document we have from ancient Dara Happa. It 
  glorifies the ascent of Khordavu to the restored Throne of 
  Dara Happa.  
  However, it is labeled "Vernacular Version," which 
  implies that another version, either more sacred or more 
  official, also existed. No trace of such a version is known 
  today.  Uses Plentonic Dating (in fact, it is the origin of the 
  system).  Emperors are numbered. 
   
  1. Murharzarm 
  2. Khorventos 
  3. Ovosto 
  4. Orogoros 
  5. Anaxial 
  6. Lukarius 
  7. Urvairinus 
  8. Kestinoros 
  9. Manarlarvus 
  10. Vanyoramet 
  11. Manimat 
  12. Jenarong 
  13. Horse on the Table 
  14. Leaps Over Walls 
  15. Son of Evil 
  16. Eater of Flesh 
  17. Breaker of Walls 
  18. Eats Women 
  19. Lies With Truth 
  20. Child of Wrath 
  21. Dispenser of Horses 
  22. Upon Hilltops 
  23. Kills for Life  
  24. Khordavu 
   
  
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  Bright Light List 
  This list is from a longer piece, called the "World Without 
  Shadow," which is a fragment we possess about the 
  teachings of Nysalor. It was compiled at the height of the 
  One World Empire, during the reign of the Emperor 
  Radaidavu, circa 111,415. 
  It consists of the names of certain emperors, and a line 
  or two about them. 
  The Bright Light List included "those of our emperors 
  who brought betterment to our people rather than strife." 
  According to its introduction, the compiler made decisions 
  based upon then current (Nysaloran) teachings. It also 
  refers to the companion piece, the "Good Shadow List," 
  but unfortunately that document does not exist. 
  The list does not pretend to be complete. It is not 
  numbered. It mentions dynasties, but does not list them. It 
  gives names to the remaining Jenarong Emperors which are 
  different from the titles of The Glorious ReAscent of Yelm. It 
  uses the Plentonic Dating System on the few occasions it 
  dates something.  
  The text does not state that the emperors which appear 
  in The Glorious ReAscent of Yelm but not here were not 
  Emperors (as some later scholars claimed, and became 
  fashionable). 
   
  1. Murharzarm 
  2. Khorventos 
  3. Anaxial 
  4. Lukarius 
  5. Urvairinus 
  6. Manarlavus 
  7. Vanyoramet 
  8. Manimat 
  9. Jenarong 
  10. Gerruskoger (Horse on the Table) 
  11. Vuranostum 
  12. Kerunebbe (Breaker of Walls) 
  13. Kestinendos (Lies With Truth) 
  14. Viramakradda (Dispenser of Horses) 
  15. Khordavu 
  16. Anirmesha 
  17. Anirdavu 
  18. Erraibdavu 
  19. Erzanelm 
  20. Khorzanelm the Great 
  21. Radaidavu 
   
  Ordanestyu List 
  Made during the reign of Emperor Raibmesha (c. 111,520), 
  during the Post-Cleansing revival. Raibmesha was a strong  
  emperor, and he strengthened and centralized the imperial 
  power. (He also suppressed the "new Nysalor" cults.) Each  
  emperor entered gets a little moral lesson with his reign.  
  Although this list is popularly attributed to Ordanestyu, 
  it was probably not by him, but rather by an admirer or 
  student. Uses Plentonic Dating. 
   
  1. Murharzarm  
  2. Khorventos 
  3. Anaxial 
  4. Lukarius 
  5. Urvairinus 
  6. Manarlavus 
  7. Vanyoramet 
  8. Manimat 
  9. Jenarong 
  10. Gerruskoger 
  11. Leaps Over Walls 
  12. Kerunebbe 
  13. Kestinendos 
  14. Viramakradda 
  15. Khordavu 
  16. Anirmesha 
  17. Anirdavu 
  18. Erraibdavu 
  19. Erzanelm 
  20. Khorzanelm 
  21. Radaidavu 
  22. Erzanestyu 
  23. Anirinelm 
  24. Raibmesha 
   
   
   
  Fenaldevu List 
  This list was made (c. 111,617) by commoners during their 
  attempt to create a Senate during the reign of a particularly 
  pliant emperor, Fenaldevu. The Emperor even attempted to 
  establish worship of Yelm Arraz, Eternal Servant.  
  It glorifies Ordanestyu, claiming a series of "Good 
  Mens' Words" from him, upon which they based their 
  actions. It is also a list of bad things about earlier emperors 
  who resisted the movement, and praise for those which 
  helped.  
  
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  (Because the Senate eventually embraced Spolitism, it 
  was defamed and condemned by subsequent history.   
  Nonetheless, its opinion of this dynasty remained.) Uses a 
  new dating system of its own. 
   
  1. Erzanestyu 
  2. Anirinelm 
  3. Raibmesha 
  4. Elmharsnik 
  5. Sothenik 
  6. Helemshal 
  7. Vorandevu 
  8. Fenaldevu 
   
  Elmexdros Roll 
  The Elmexdros Roll was originally compiled (c 111,780) by 
  the priests in Raibanth at the orders of Emperor 
  Elmexdros, in order to instruct and inspire his generals. 
  Thus this is primarily a military list, and it does not pretend 
  to be complete. It includes some apparent errors, especially 
  in confusing famous generals to be emperors (esp. 
  Kastokus, etc.).  
  It has no dates. It does not number the emperors, 
  though there are some clues within it to successors or 
  predecessors. It is very similar to a part of the Alkoth Book 
  called "The Battle Roll." See also Appendix B for notes on 
  this list. 
   
  Murharzarm 
  Lukarius 
  Urvairinus 
  Manimat 
  Orogoros 
  Daxdarius 
  Gardeveus 
  Jenarong 
  Viramakradda 
  Khordavu 
  Anirdavu the Humble 
  Erraibdavu the Conqueror 
  Mahzanelm the Usurper 
  Khorzanelm the Magnificent 
  Radaidavu 
  Anirestyu 
  Ordanestyu the Liberator 
  Erzanestyu 
  Anirinelm 
  Raibmesha 
  Elmharsnik 
  Sothenik 
  Kastokus 
  Desikselm 
  Desikanir 
  Denesiod 
  Elmesiod 
  Dismesiod 
  Elmexdros 
   
  Karmexdros List  
  Epic of the rise of the Denesiod Dynasty, with the aid of 
  the "Old Families" to overthrow the Kingdom of Gloom 
  (Spolites). It includes many stories of the ancestors of the 
  "Old Families" as they participated in liberation and 
  assistance to the Emperors. Compiled (c. 111,815). 
  Incidentally, it also includes some of the earliest Golden 
  Dragon history/propaganda. 
   
  1. Denesiod 
  2. Elmesiod 
  3. Dismesiod 
  4. Elmexdros 
  5, Dismexdros 
  6. Karmexdros 
   
  A Denesiod Statuary Group 
  These are various deities of Plenty, gathered together at the 
  city temple of Estridoka, a small city in Doblia, to avert a 
  famine in 111,800. 
   
   
   
  Unity List 
  Compiled (c. 111,970) during the reign of Emperor 
  Heredesh, who was rightful Emperor of Dara Happa and 
  Shah of Carmania. This is an inclusive list, attempting to be 
  complete and politically correct. 
  It inserts some characters from Pelandan legend into 
  the lists (4, 5) and adds some others from Dara Happan 
  mythology (6, 13). It inserts two dynasties from Pelanda 
  (47-52 and 53-53, and includes Ordanestyu (36) and the 
  Dragon Sun (61). See also Appendix C for text notes on this 
  list. 
   
  1. Yelm 
  2. Murharzarm 
  3. Khorventos 
  4. YarGan 
  5. Bisos 
  6. "King Red" 
  7. Anaxial 
  8. Lukarius 
  9. Urvairinus 
  
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  10. Manarlavus 
  11. Vanyoramet 
  12. Manimat 
  13. Kazkurtum 
  14. Ovosto 
  15. Orogoros 
  16. Oravinos 
  17. Garthum 
  18. Daxdarius 
  19. Elesdandrus 
  20. Lendarshi 
  21. Jenarong 
  22. Gerruskoger 
  23. Vuranostum 
  24. Kerunebbe 
  25. Kestinendos 
  26. Viramakradda 
  27. Khordavu 
  28. Anirmesha 
  29. Anirdavu the Humble 
  30. Erraibdavu the Conqueror 
  31. Mahzanelm the Usurper 
  32. Erzanelm 
  33. Khorzanelm 
  34. Radaidavu 
  35. Anirestyu 
  36. Ordanestyu 
  37. Erzanestyu 
  38. Anirinelm 
  39. Raibmesha 
  40. Elmharsnik 
  41. Sothenik 
  42. Kastokus 
  43. Helemshal 
  44. Vorandevu 
  45. Fenaldevu 
  46. Asvekhordevu 
  47. Glaumalos 
  48. Maelola the Queen 
  49. Verendekelm 
  50. Phonostres 
  51. Aegrastus 
  52. Glautorus 
  53. Carmanos 
  54. Surandar 
  55. Carshandar 
  56. Karmexdros 
  57. Elmatryan 
  58. Dismatryan 
  59. Ulikarelm the Just 
  60. Dismanthuyar 
  61. The Dragon Sun 
  62. Nadar the Avenger 
  63. Sarenesh 
  64. Heredesh 
   
  Call For Heroes 
  10 emperors. 
  (c. 112,118) 
  This is a synopsis of the "Dragonkiller Families," or 
  Karvanyar Dynasty, only. It is taken from a much longer 
  poem which was sung across the land as a heroic summons 
  to create the Golden Horde. 
  Even this short form tells the Karvanyar Dynasty story. 
  First were the Three Unifiers, then the Three Peaceful 
  Emperors, then the Three Warlord Emperors, and finally 
  Kumardros, the "New Karvanyar." 
  These Dara Happan documents have much in common 
  with the Alkothiad, a Carmanian document of the same 
  period. In this war-like era, all these sources are alarmingly 
  similar in their military content. 
   
  57. Karvanyar 
  58. Sarenesh 
  59. Heredesh 
  60. Karseven 
  61. Karsdevan 
  62. Karsdevesus 
  63. Kewetdesh 
  64. Kewetdevsus 
  65. Kumardesh 
  66. Kumarstyu 
  67. Kumardros, the New Karvanyar 
   
  Yelmgatha's List 
  This list was compiled (c. 112,240) by, or during the reign 
  of, Emperor Yelmgatha, "to instill in his people pride in 
  their true ancestors."  
  The List tells a little bit about each emperor. It often 
  cites the moral competence of each ruler. It often includes 
  their method of death. 
  In order to refute the lies which had been begun by the 
  Carmanians (in the Unity List), the Yelm Temple revealed 
  The Glorious ReAscent of Yelm, which had been lost for 
  centuries. It was used to correct the Carmanian lists, and 
  refutations are occasionally included in Yelmgatha’s List as 
  well.  
  This history serves as the basis for the current "Lunar 
  List", The Fortunate Succession, which is essentially the same 
  list with a couple of emperors added, and new or re-
  interpreted information. This list shows considerable pro-
  Rinliddi bias: Kestinoros (10) is re-inserted for the first time 
  since the Bright Light List, elaborate details are added about 
  the family of Kestinendos (21) and Viramakradda (23).  
   
  1. Yelm 
  2. Murharzarm 
  3. Khorventos 
  4. Ovosto 
  5. Orogoros 
  6. Oravinos 
  7. Anaxial 
  8. Lukarius 
  9. Urvairinus 
  
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  10. Kestinoros 
  11. Manarlavus 
  12. Vanyoramet 
  13. Manimat 
  14. Jenarong 
  15. Gerruskoger, aka Horse on the Table 
  16. Vuranostum, aka Leaps Over Walls 
  17. (Huradabba) Son of Evil 
  18. (Dardaggus the Cannibal) Eater of Flesh 
  19. Kerunebbe, aka Breaker of Walls 
  20. (Dagguneri) Eats Women 
  21. Kestinendos, aka Lies With Truth 
  22. (Illadarga) Child of Wrath 
  23. Viramakradda, aka Dispenser of Horses 
  24. Eusibus, aka Upon Hilltops 
  25. Kills for Life 
  26. Khordavu 
  27. Anirmesha 
  28. Anirdavu the Humble 
  29. Erraibdavu the Conqueror 
  30. Mahzanelm the Usurper 
  31. Erzanelm 
  32. Khorzanelm the Magnificent 
  33. Radaidavu 
  34. Anirestyu 
  35. Erzanestyu 
  36. Anirinelm 
  37. Raibmesha 
  38. Elmharsnik 
  39. Sothenik 
  40. Helemshal 
  41. Vorandevu 
  42. Fenaldevu 
  43. Asvekhordevu 
  44. Desikselm 
  45. Desikanir 
  46. Denesiod. 690-7 18 
  47. Elmesiod 
  48. Dismesiod 
  49. Elmexdros 
  50. Dismexdros 
  51. Karmexdros 
  52. Elmatryan 
  53. Dismatryan 
  54. Ulikarelm the Just 
  55. Dismanthuyar 
  56. Karvanyar 
  57. Sarenesh 
  58. Heredesh 
  59. Karsdevan 
  60. Karsdevesus 
  61. Kewetdesh 
  62. Kewetdevsus 
  63. Kumardesh 
  64. Khorviramaka 
  65. Kumarstyu 
  66. Kumardros 
  67. Kumardroni 
  68. Kewetdroni 
  69. Vinyartyu 
  70. Bisoshan 
  71. Endarkus Bullslayer 
  72. Bisodakar 
  73. Spengatha 
  74. Yelmgatha 
   
   
  Appendix B.  
  Elmexdros Roll Text Notes
   
   
  These are notes on the list of names from the text, not the actual text itself. 
   
  Murharzarm  
  Murharzarm was the First Emperor. He was a god, and the 
  best son of Yelm, the Immortal Allfather. Murharzarm 
  learned all that could be known about fighting from an 
  Ancient Master, and afterwards trained many others to do 
  his work. Shargash was good, and followed all rules, and so 
  always won. Umatum became God of foreigners, and 
  neither gave nor asked for mercy. 
  Murharzarm was a great fighter. He single-handedly 
  slew the terrible Blue Dragon which was destroying the 
  land. It dragged itself home, but its blood gushed out and 
  formed the Oslira River to serve Murharzarm. 
  Murharzarm was prepared for all eventualities. He 
  made the First Muster, and the soldiers and warriors and 
  workers from around the Empire came to his bidding. 
   
  Lukarius 
  Lukarius was famous as a warrior from his first day. He was 
  born, and then went to fight on the first day of his life, 
  using a magical bow given to him by the Moon Goddess. 
  With it he drove away the digijelm which invaded his 
  father's ship. His father was Emperor Anaxial the Sailor, 
  whose capital city was Yuthuppa. 
  Lukarius is most famous as an Archer, and he began 
  the office of Sagittus, which maintains his worship today as 
  God of the Bow. Ever since that time there have been 
  archers in the muster of Dara Happa. 
   
  Urvairinus 
  Urvairinus was the first man to ever bring thousands of 
  men together in one place and wage large-scale war. Before 
  he was alive it had been impossible to do this.  
  
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  Urvairinus was the first person to institute worship of 
  the god Polaris among his officers. Before this the god had 
  been only the Master of Dance. But after Lokarnos rose, 
  Urvairinus was able to clear roads and win battles. 
  *story vs. Ram People 
   
  Manimat 
  Manimat was a great general and emperor who was a victim 
  of his predecessors. The weak dynasty which preceded him 
  squandered itself with foolish policies. Manimat reasoned 
  his situation and determined to make the best of his 
  resources.  
  Manimat abandoned the ancient lowland cities where 
  people had lived since the reign of Murharzarm. Instead, 
  they went into the rugged hills and steep valleys of Darjiin. 
  They made their cities atop the plateaus, and built stone 
  bridges between them to keep in touch. 
   
  Orogoros 
  Orogoros was the son of Ovosto, who was Emperor of the 
  Valley. In his time the fighting became so bad that soon 
  everyone was ready to fight. Orogoros made the local 
  leaders and patriarchs responsible for the actions taken by 
  their families and mobs. He also instituted laws forbidding 
  incest. In this way he and his wife organized both fighters 
  and families.  
   
  Daxdarius 
  Afterwards, the tyrant Daxdarius became the best-known 
  fighter. He was from the city of Pelandre, and he organized 
  the first army. He divided his huge mob of citizen soldiers 
  into units and taught them to march and drill. Daxdarius 
  was also a diplomat. He struck a bargain with some 
  magicians in the mountains who supplied bronze armor and 
  helmets to Daxdarius, and the first swords. In return, 
  Daxdarius slew a city of sorcerers who were foes of the 
  three-eyes. These were the first hoplites, and the best 
  hoplites still come from there.  
  Daxdarius gained fame resisting the horrible Andam 
  Horde. The men of the Andam Horde had conquered 
  everything during their march north. Daxdarius brought his 
  new army against them and slaughtered everyone who 
  resisted. He took all the remaining women and children as 
  slaves. There were so many that he opened a whole new 
  valley to cultivation.  
  Cities everywhere joined Daxdarius, and cast out the 
  Andams and their beastly allies. Daxdarius became so 
  popular that a part of the country was named after his city. 
  Afterwards, the land was called Pelanda, whereas before it 
  had been called Wendaria. It is now called Carmania. 
  Daxdarius became so popular that he was taken into heaven 
  by the Lower Gods as their God of War. 
   
  Gardeveus 
  The next famous warrior-king was Gardeveus the 
  Conqueror. Gardeveus lived in the City of Five Rings, so-
  called for its series of enclosing walls. He had a different 
  wife and family within each wall, and an army as well. 
  Gardeveus had a great foe, *name, his own brother. 
  They hated each other, and even fought in womb. Their 
  father was weak, and could not decide who should rule after 
  him. Thus, each brother inherited half the world from their 
  father.  
  The Battling Brothers fought many wars, and though 
  Gardeveus won each time, his foe was relentless and found 
  new armies. As a result, Gardeveus sent his soldiers to 
  permanently occupy the foe's territory, and to rule over 
  them as tyrants. 
  The foes of humanity in those days all had wings. The 
  Tyrant Overseers clipped the wings of as many as they 
  could catch. In this way the birds were made flightless; the 
  enemy was conquered, and the race of slaves1 was made. 
   
  Jenarong 
  Jenarong was the first man to settle in cities. The ancient 
  ruins had cast out their denizens, and been shunned ever 
  since. But Jenarong had the words of Yelm in his mouth, 
  and he spoke to the ancient god Raiba. He made pacts with 
  that hungry god, and led people back within the crumbled 
  walls to live. The temple grew light again, encouraging 
  everyone mightily. This way Jenarong became King of 
  Raibanth. 
   
  Viramakradda 
  Viramakradda was the son of Emperor Kestinendos. He 
  hated Jenarong's descendants who ruled them, because they 
  were all decadent and ignorant. But the Warlords were able 
  to control all the people because they killed everyone who 
  ever disagreed with them. If people fled into cities or forts 
  and shut the gates they were still not safe, for the warlords 
  had a great magic, gained from Emperor Vuranostum, who 
  had been a marvelous attacker. Vuranostum had been able 
  to leap his horses right over the tallest and thickest walls. 
  Viramakradda was clever, and he went to the cave 
  where Galgarenge was sleeping. He appeased it with great 
  sacrifices, and so the monstrous creature left Viramakradda 
  alone. It shook its great feathered wings and went off to 
  hunt horses.  
  The creature devoured all the horses which it could 
  find, and was so voracious that many special creatures and 
  their herds were entirely destroyed by it. 
  Whenever Galgarenge was satisfied it went to wherever 
  Viramakradda was and rested. Viramakradda raised a shelter 
  around it while it slept. At last, satiated after destroying the 
  Great Mare, Galgarenge retired to one of its temples, where 
  it still sleeps. The priests there still know how to raise it to 
  life, for the right price. 
   
  Khordavu 
  Khordavu was a great emperor. He is called "The Twentieth 
  Emperor" because he was twice as good as any other 
  emperor could hope to be2. Khordavu was so great that he 
  attracted to him all the greatest heroes of his time. They 
                                                  
   
  1 slaves. literally "eggmen" 
  2 could hope to be. That is, 10 = perfection 
  
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  were his band of Paladins, each of whom incarnated the 
  power of one of the Great Gods of that day. The most 
  famous was Eusibus, the Avatar of Shargash, who came 
  from Alkoth.  
  Khordavu was also the first emperor to reassemble the 
  Accoutrements of the One, and with them summon 
  Murharzarm's Muster. For the first time in centuries the 
  whole army assembled. Khordavu needed this because of 
  the War with Barbarians and Monsters. But Khordavu 
  tricked the South Army to fight against the Eastern Horde, 
  and they destroyed each other. When he saw that the South 
  Army was going to lose he intervened to aid them and 
  exterminated the hated Warlords and their demons. He then 
  reprieved the survivors and called them the World Council 
  of Friends, and sent them home.  
  So great was Khordavu's power that no enemy dared to 
  attack for generations. They were afraid even after 
  Khordavu was burned, and the Empire was ruled by 
  Anirmesha, who had never sat upon the Idol's Council. And 
  foreigners were still afraid, even when it was ruled by the 
  witless and cursed Wanthanelm, who could not be 
  Emperor.  
   
   
   
  Anirdavu the Humble 
  Anirdavu assigned Temples and incomes for all of the 
  Priests of the War Gods: Shargash, Vankamant1, Polaris, 
  Hastatus, Sagittus, etc. One hundred hives2 were destroyed 
  to make it. 
  The Front Doors to the War Temple were built closed. 
  They were to be closed only when there was no war within 
  or against the Empire. Within it Anirdavu invited the Great 
  Gods to dinner, and Anirdavu bade the gods to remain 
  here, in close contact with the emperors and generals of the 
  Good Land. The gods agreed, if the generals would prove 
  themselves worthy. 
  The generals thereby mustered the army, and under the 
  eyes of the watching gods conquered ten cities in ten days. 
  For Shargash, they slew 1,000 people one afternoon. Then 
  they returned home with a great victory parade, followed by 
  the Conqueror's Sacrifices at the temple. They placed the 
  Shield of Janoffus, their greatest prize, in the temple that 
  day. 
   
                                                  
   
  1 Vankamant. Otherwise unknown 
  2 hives. Slang for the blocks of apartment-like buildings in cities 
  Erraibdavu the Conqueror 
  Erraibdavu the Conqueror fought against the cities of the 
  forest, in Pelanda. He overcame them all. Such was the 
  smallness of their world in those days that no people lived 
  beyond the Western River. Thus, when Erraibdavu 
  conquered Pelanda, it was counted to be a great thing. 
  He could not be ambushed in the forests, and this 
  greatly alarmed his foes, who had preserved themselves 
  from invasion for so long by striking our columns with 
  surprise attacks from out of the woods. 
   
  Mahzanelm the Usurper 
  Mahzanelm became Emperor through use of his army. A 
  rank commoner slew the previous Emperor, leaving the 
  throne 
  vacant. 
  Mahzanelm 
  threatened 
  every 
  other 
  contender with conquest if they dared oppose him. With the 
  help of priests from the army, he succeeded in the Ten 
  Tests.  
  But his Injustice destroyed him. The Footstool will not 
  hold an Unjust emperor. He waged another conquest, but 
  his Unjust War cursed the troops. They disobeyed proper 
  Authority, and no god moved against them. At last the army 
  marched against Mahzanelm, who tried to run away but was 
  caught and killed. Then the soldiers selected wise men to 
  help them select the next candidate, who they supported. 
  Peace came back. 
   
  Khorzanelm the Magnificent 
  Like his father, Emperor Erzanelm, Khorzanelm the 
  Magnificent had no need of war. He was so powerful that, 
  upon his command, the Sun stopped in the sky to 
  commune with him.  
  In those days fighting was reduced to a sport. 
  Whenever any unruly nobles or troublemaker commoners 
  raised themselves up, they were exiled to the South. 
  Khorzanelm never used force for this. His word was 
  enough to make anyone come to him and obey. 
   
  Radaidavu, Lord of War. 
  Radaidavu was a great general. His armies always fought far 
  away. That way his people were never harmed by it. In his 
  time he wrote the book Stars of Victory to instruct his 
  generals.  
   
  Anirestyu the Stupid 
  Some in Raibanth say that Anirestyu was an emperor, but 
  the priests of Alkoth say that their leader never blessed the 
  Enthronement. Certainly the man had no war in him, and 
  was moved by questionable motivations.  
  One day Anirestyu learned that the Demon Army was 
  coming to invade his land. The enemy army was led by 
  Gbaji, and consisted of both men and monsters. Some of 
  the men rode upon ancient beasts of horror which had not 
  been seen in Peloria for centuries. 
  Anirestyu summoned his generals and raised many 
  soldiers. He woke the little avatars, and spent great monies 
  to reinforce the walls of his cities. 
  When all was ready, Anirestyu received a call for help 
  from his vassal, the Overseer of Dorastor. That land was 
  
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  settled in the time of Khorzanelm, and so had never seen 
  war, nor had either native army nor fortifications. The 
  Temple of Kind Light was there. The overseer feared that 
  the holy places in Dorastor would be ruined, so he asked for 
  help to build fortresses and armies. Anirestyu, more pious 
  than sensible, sent all his soldiers to Dorastor to help. As a 
  result, the Good Land was overrun easily by the barbarians, 
  who raped and pillaged with utter abandon. 
   
  Ordanestyu 
  In a time of crisis, Yelm filled the Best Man with the True 
  Light. Ordanestyu was that man. He began as a humble 
  soldier, third son in a minor noble house. He fought against 
  the bisons, and he resisted their king. But they made him 
  into the Dara Happan Emperor, because of a prophecy 
  from their own god. Then Ordanestyu allowed the light to 
  shine within and without of himself. He pacified the 
  peasants and the noblemen, and he organized the army 
  anew. He mounted the Front Doors of the Temple of War 
  again, and they closed during his Enthronement. Then they 
  reopened by themselves, and the army came.  
  Ordanestyu was a perfect gentleman, and he worked 
  only for the good of the Empire and the truth of his god, 
  great Yelm. In this way he resisted corruption from within 
  and conquest from without. The bison barbarians were 
  expelled forever.  
  When his task was done Ordanestyu proved his total 
  dedication to his god by retiring from the great office he 
  had held. He Named his successor, as had been done of old, 
  and oversaw the succession. Afterwards, Ordanestyu was a 
  wise and  benevolent advisor, and ended his days calm and 
  peaceful atop a Light Tower. The great good he did in 
  preparing the Pole Stars to administer the army can never 
  be forgotten. 
   
  Erzanestyu 
  Erzanestyu was the Founder of a great and Just Dynasty. 
  They cared greatly for Law and sought to maintain peace 
  between all their subjects. To help in ruling over the people, 
  Erzanestyu assembled the first Senate. From it, he first drew 
  a great corps of workers, who made walls around all the 
  cities. Then he drew from the workers a great army which 
  resisted all incursions from the south. 
   
  Anirinelm 
  Anirinelm continued the work of his father. He rooted out 
  the conspiracy which troubled his court and he destroyed 
  the heresy which threatened the rule of Yelm the Emperor. 
  The evil sorcerers hid among the commoners, but they 
  ceased to act in co-ordination after the City of Twin Mirrors 
  was burned. 
   
  Raibmesha 
  Raibmesha was often in the front lines of his army. He 
  trusted his Chancellor to run the government, and the King 
  Priest to run the religion. He also appointed the Imperial 
  Replacement to take his place in imperial ceremonies. 
  Raibmesha conquered the forts of Pelanda. He had an 
  engine which demolished their wooden and dirt forts 
  without magic. He also extracted tribute from Rinliddi and 
  Vanch.  
  Raibmesha's wife was a soldier's dream. Valarra of 
  Gerenta was famous before she married him. She had 
  driven off invaders in Darsen without calling upon the 
  army. She was often at his side, pausing only a few months 
  of her life to give birth. 
  One time Valarra saved the Empire. Raibmesha had 
  been captured by the Open Way cultists, who threatened 
  him with extinction if he did not obey them. She arrived 
  with an army, covering 200 miles in one day's march. The 
  Porters left the gates open, and she slaughtered the 
  conspirators. This ended the Great Purge. 
   
  Elmharsnik 
  No great wars troubled this lord. Instead, the pernicious 
  shadow monsters of the digijelm rose everywhere like 
  monster vermin. At first they were successful. Then 
  Elmharsnik enlarged the Temple of Dendara to include her 
  sisters, and dedicated many paddies to them. Then the 
  soldiers fought successfully against the digijelm, using the 
  womens' magic. 
   
  Sothenik 
  Sothenik was a failure at being Emperor, for he wished 
  instead to be a Hero. He went off with the best men of the 
  empire to follow a band of giants who were going to 
  Fronela to fight. The Emperor and his men were killed, and 
  none of   them ever returned. He left the land in confusion 
  and anarchy for many years because of this impious 
  selfishness.  
   
  Kastokus, Lord of Horse 
  Kastokus was a good Emperor and General, with many 
  great victories to his credit. The nomads of the east had sent 
  a tribute of severed heads to the Emperor, who insisted that 
  they be punished. Kastokus raised a band of hardened 
  volunteers who promised to live as the nomads did, only 
  upon horseback. Kastokus went away into their own lands 
  and conquered them. When he returned, each man had so 
  many horses and wives that each soldier sold his share and 
  retired to a farm.  
  Kastokus' error was to mistake soldiering for being 
  Emperor. He was gone too long from Raibanth. 
  Conspirators, led by Overseer Helemshal, plotted against 
  him, and he was executed upon his return from conquering 
  Pent. The murderers did not realize their error, for many of 
  Kastokus' secrets and powers for destroying the horsemen 
  died with him, and the Empire has never been as safe. 
   
  Desikselm 
  Desikselm proved that the quality of an emperor determines 
  the quality of the army. The army was defeated by the 
  swarm of Spolites, a ragged army without armor or 
  discipline, spurred on by witches.  
   
  Desikanir 
  Desikanir raised the hopes of his downtrodden people by 
  reinvigorating their faith in their gods. Desikanir was a loyal 
  
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  worshipper of Raibamus, whom he counted to be closer to 
  men than any other god. He instituted ancient sacrifices 
  again. The enemy army came to destroy this rebellion, and 
  outnumbered us four to one. But our army was so inspired 
  that they destroyed all the foes. Credit for this was given to 
  Raiba. 
  After this the temples were cleansed by the Raibamus 
  priests, and the gods reinstalled in those which had been 
  polluted. 
   
  Denesiod 
  Denesiod is the Founder of a great and Just dynasty. 
  Denesiod is the Son of a God, and therefore greater than 
  normal mortals. This greatness flows within the veins of all 
  his descendants as well, and the world is better off for their 
  presence.  
  He was a great fighter. He conquered Terarir and 
  Althil. He drove off the shadowed reprisals which sought to 
  suppress him and his divine family. 
  Denesiod was great because he brought all the people 
  together again. They had fallen into disunity because of evil 
  currents which rose from hidden fogs around the bases of 
  the city walls. He also worked to extinguish the foul insanity 
  cults.  
  When enthroned, he was named the New Light. 
  Indeed, this is so. 
   
  Elmesiod 
  Elmesiod was another example of how a foul emperor 
  makes a foul army. When Elmesiod was Emperor there was 
  widespread disaffection within all the ranks of the army. 
  Rebellion broke out several times. Once the Nobles 
  deserted their troops, who were slaughtered or sold into 
  slavery.  
   
  Dismesiod 
  Dismesiod reinstituted the Cleansing of his grandfather, 
  Denesiod. He instituted the New Witnesses, who led the 
  commoners' struggles against the Rag-Hangers. They were 
  victorious, and so the Empire was healed once again of this 
  rank disaffection. 
   
  Elmexdros 
  Elmexdros is The Conqueror. He has taken our armies in 
  four directions, conquering all where he goes. He is perfect 
  in body and spirit, and the spirit of Yelm shines from his 
  eyes. He can see to the Eastern Camp. 
   
  Jenarong Horse  
  and Chariot Emperors 
  In the oldest references, and in remaining artifacts, some of 
  the Jenarong dynasty emperors were almost always 
  associated with chariots, while others were remembered as 
  mostly riding horses. The reasons for this are not clear; 
  perhaps each type represents a separate branch of the same 
  ancestry?  
  Answers are made more complex when we look at how 
  chariots and horses were used in those ancient years. At first 
  chariots were used for war, and riding horses was only a 
  ceremonial function. Some time during this era the roles 
  were reversed. Chariots were relegated to religious and 
  ceremonial functions (many of which are retained today) 
  and men rode to war upon horses. Could it have been the 
  introduction of saddles that led to the change? (It was 
  certainly NOT the introduction of stirrups, which came 
  much later). 
   
  Chariot Emperors:  
  Jenarong 
  Gerruskoger 
  Dardaggus 
  Kestinendos 
  Viramakradda 
   
  Horse Emperors:  
  Vuranostum 
  Kerunebbe  
  Dagunerri 
  Illadarga 
  Harkaztem 
   
  Not Distinguished: 
  Huradabba 
  Eusibus 
   
  Shown: Emperor Vuranostum, from a pottery painting, 
  circa. 112,500. 
   
   
   
  
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  Appendix C: 
  Carmanian Sources 
  The Kingdom of Carmania was the last great free land of the Western Reaches, with traditions and history predating the Lunar 
  Empire by centuries. At times their fame and power was greater than that of the even more ancient Dara Happa. 
   
  Unity List Text Notes 
  Made during the reign of Sarenesh (c. 111,950 YS), who was 
  both Emperor of Dara Happa and also the Shah of 
  Carmania, this attempts to unite both traditions into one. 
  Another document is known, whose text in Carmanian is 
  nearly the same, except that it uses its own terminology to 
  replace many of the Dara Happan terms. Some of these 
  Carmanian terms are  footnoted. 
  This is a synopsis, not the precise text.  
   
  Prologue 
  Glororanor1 was. It was the All, the Inclusive, the Before 
  One. Glororanor contained everything, undifferentiated. 
  But it was Nothing. Then from within it came something.  
  Vezkarvez2 was Dayen3.  
   Ezeldyan4 was Ezelveztay5. Its power6 was Akzel7. It 
  contained everything, in potential. And it Was. Ezelveztay 
  was Alive. But it did not know Good and Evil. Ezelveztay 
  knew that it had a right and a left, an up and a down. But it 
  was both male and female. It fertilized itself with itself, and 
  from this act Ezelveztay gave birth to Ezeldee8, who is also 
  called Primolt. Primolt was the first deity who was only 
  masculine, and so he is also called Pridayen and is also 
  called Vogmaradan9, who we call the Alone God, because 
  Primolt was Self Conscious. 
  Because Vogmaradan had separated from the One, 
  Primolt knew that he was not whole. Being not whole, he 
  naturally longed to rejoin the Ezelveztay.  
  Ezelveztay is without boundaries, and being beyond 
  Nature, is always capable of reabsorbing whatever has left it. 
  When the Primolt wished to rejoin Ezelveztay then 
  Ezelveztay responded and formed the vessel to recover lost 
  Vogmaradan. In this way there was born from out of 
  MaElsor10 the doorway which Vogmaradan required to 
  regain union. This force took the shape of  Adayen11, the 
                                                  
   
  1 Carmanian GlorOranor, meaning (as is clear from the context) the All 
  2 Vezkarvez, Dara Happan, literally "to be-not to be" 
  3 Dayen. Literally "Preceder," a term also used for the servant who walks 
  before a lord 
  4 Ezeldyan. Literally "Deity One," more commonly First Deity 
  5 Ezelveztay. Dara Happan, literally "divinity-one-to be-entity." Called in 
  Carmanian, MaElsor 
  6 or manifestation 
  7 Akzel. Literally, "Prime One," translated as The One 
  8 Ezeldee. Dara Happan, literally "Deity Two," commonly The Second 
  Deity 
  9 Vogmaradan. A Pelandan deity, literally "stands apart" 
  10 MaElsor. Not an editorial slip. The Dara Happan document uses this 
  Carmanian term 
  11 Adayen. Commonly translated First Goddess 
  Goddess of Desire. She is Uleria12, who is the power of the 
  world to come back together.  
  Primolt and Uleria joined together, and their reunion 
  was called Generation, and it is in and from and by 
  Generation that new life is created. From their union the 
  First Goddess and the First God created even more life.  
  Within the womb of Uleria grew two deities who would 
  be the Gods of Light and Dark. They were aware of 
  themselves and each other even before birth, and while 
  within the womb they discussed who should be born first. 
  In discussion, the Light God always won. The Dark One 
  did not like this, so he began to argue instead. So then they 
  argued, and in argument sometimes one won, and 
  sometimes the other. The Dark One did not like this either, 
  so instead he began to quarrel. Then when they quarreled, 
  the Dark God always won. The Dark God liked that. 
  After that, the Dark God always quarreled and so he 
  won, and so he was born first. He thought this would be an 
  advantage. 
  When he was born he was called Ganesatarus13 the 
  God of Dark and Evil. And so, ever Since that first creation 
  the darkness has always preceded light. 
  The Second Twin was Idovanus, the God of Light and 
  Good Be cause he was born second, light has always 
  followed darkness, no matter how dark it may be.  
  After Idovanus was born, Ganesatarus found life to be 
  impossible, for everywhere that Ganesatarus went, so did 
  the Light follow. Ganesatarus twisted his rage into the form 
  of a great winding Dragon, and in that shape he attacked his 
  twin brother. This is called the Battle of Two. 
  In the of the Light God was unprepared at first, so that 
  the dragon clawed out his eye, which rolled across the sky, 
  and which we call Aether's Eye. Idovanus was wracked by 
  pain, but from within his agony he saw the Dragon's 
  weakness, and directed his Fire Dart which flew through the 
  weak place and ignited the heart of the dragon. The Dragon 
  of Darkness was killed, and his body tom apart to make the 
  world. Yet Ganesatarus himself escaped, in the form of an 
  insect, and was banished to the Below. Good prevailed. 
  After that, other gods and goddess were born too, or 
  created, or sprang into being, and they were called 
  Keskeskenni14 which we call the Many. From them were 
  taken Glorantay, who are the Ten, and are also called the 
  Celestial Court. 
  To keep Ganesatarus separate, and to keep the Dark 
  One from suffering any more, Idovanus brought forth the 
                                                  
   
  12 Uleria. Pelandan word, Literally "Life Desire" is the same goddess in 
  Pelanda (spelled UlEria) and Dara Happa 
  13 Pelandan GanEstoro 
  14 Carmanian EthTelsen 
  
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  Great Mountain1 from the dragon's remains. From the 
  Mountain he called forth the lesser gods, and they shaped 
  the world to be our world. After that Ganesatarus has 
  remained beneath the earth, while Idovanus remained 
  above. He protects us and we call him the Wise Lord. 
  The Wise Lord looked forth and ordered things. 
  Everything which was before him was Known, that which 
  was behind him was Unknown. That which was Above was 
  Bright-good, and that which was Below was Dark-harmful. 
  That which lay to his right was Straight-true, that to the left 
  was Bent-false. 
  Then Idovanus held council, and summoned the One 
  Hundred Gods to him. He placed each in their realm, and 
  he named Yelm Imperator2 to be the ruler of them all. He 
  placed his eye, which had been tom out, into the place of 
  prominence in the sky, and then retired above the world to 
  Ezelveztay. 
   
  1. Yelm  
  Where the light of Idovanus' Eye fell upon the earth was 
  born Yelm. He was the Center of the World, and so was the 
  Emperor3 of the Gods.  
  Yelm Imperator was the Lord of the Good. Yelm made 
  the laws for the minerals, plants, and animals. He was the 
  Emperor of the Universe. He oversaw its growth, and he 
  helped to make the first people. 
  He made the first Aldryami. He made a race of bird 
  people. &tc. 
   
  2. Murharzarm 
  Incarnation of the One as a manifestation of divine 
  synthesis. He made Laws for mankind to follow. Lord of 
  Men. 
   
  3. Khorventos  
  Taught men the differences between good and evil. 
  Ethical teacher. Showed men how to get to the House of 
  Yelm after death. 
   
  4. YarGan 
  Called King Blue, he chose Evil. Worshipped Ganesatarus, 
  founded the City of Sorcerers, and made the masters of 
  boats, called blue men, and their secret underwater fortress.  
   
  5. Bisos the Bull 
  Descendant of KefTavar, the Bull God. Slays YarGan 
   
  6. Vantestos King Red 
  Retelling of the Naveria Story, from the King's point-of 
  view 
   
  7. Anaxial 
  Founder o f Yuthuppa, Ark , Naval battles 
                                                  
   
  1 Sometimes associated with Mt. Jernotius/Jernalf 
  2 In the Carmanian called Idovanus, a Pelandan chariot-riding, radiant God 
  of Order 
  3 Emperor. Carmanian shah 
   
  8. Lukarius 
  Archer, Shot down the Blue Moon with his bow. 
   
  9. Urvairinus 
  Warlord General. Pole Star cult 
   
  10. Manarlavus 
  Succumbed to Ganesatarus, and became utterly isolationist. 
  Incompletes roamed free, unhindered, destroying because 
  of this. 
   
  11. Vanyoramet 
  Avatar of Antirius 
   
  12. Manimat 
  Hilltop cities, new foods, Pants 
   
   
  13. Kazkurtum 
  Lord of Ruin, brought worship of Ganesatarus to 
  everyplace. Ate everything, even himself. 
   
  14. Ovosto 
  From Jord Mountains, Fertility story 
  Finds Regalia on the ground (where Kazkurtum ate 
  himself). Tomb made, bursts into flame 
   
  15. Orogoros 
  From Jernalf region 
  Orogoros is aided by Serpent, who shows underground 
  secret. Orogoros overcomes Guardian 
   
  16. Oravinos 
  Orchard God throughout Vanstal, Worian, Arir, and 
  Darjiin. Foe of bear?  
   
  17. Garthum the Wise 
  Wondrous court, worshipped the Harmonic Gods  
  Conquers city of Dashrell (story) 
  Friend of Ekus, the Wild Man. 
  Rules 100 years. 
   
  18. Daxdarius 
  Great War God, men wore armor for the first time.  
  Friend with a giant Cyclops. 
   
  
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  19. Elesdandrus of the Bull 
  Discovered a land filled with stones which could talk and 
  walk. 
  His priests were frightened at first, but with knowledge 
  gained from the friendship of Flint Woman, Elesdandrus 
  stopped them, and turned them back into magic stones.  
   
  20. Lendarshi, son of Hestus 
  Rides chariot, first horses. He is a great negotiator, and 
  brings peace by creating an intertribal Council. 
   
  21. Jenarong 
  Wakes Raibamus, first city-god 
   
  22. Gerruskoger 
  Famous for his Leaping horses (and riding in general) 
   
  23. Vuranostum 
  Handsome Equestrian 
  Includes Yuthuppa into Dara Happa 
   
   
  *For the following entries, the information is similar to 
  facts in Fortunate Succession. 
   
  24. Kerunebbe 
   
  25. Kestinendos 
   
  26. Viramakradda 
   
  27. Khordavu   
   
  28. Anirmesha 
   
  29. Anirdavu the Humble 
   
  30. Erraibdavu the Conqueror 
   
  31. Mahzanelm the Usurper 
   
  32. Erzanelm 
   
  33. Khorzanelm the Magnificent 
   
  34. Radaidavu 
   
  35. Anirestyu 
   
  36. Ordanestyu 
  "A Model of the Gentleman, followed by bad Dara Happan 
  Emperors"  
   
  37. Erzanestyu 
   
  38. Anirinelm 
   
  39. Raibmesha 
   
  40. Elmharsnik 
   
  41. Sothenik 
   
  42. Kastokus 
   
  43. Helemshal 
   
  44. Vorandevu 
   
  45. Fenaldevu 
   
  46. Asvekhordevu 
  Joins Spolites, attempts to convert people 
   
  47. Glaumalos 
  Has Advisor of Spolite persuasion Spreads cult of Otvestir 
  as he goes 
  Finds comfort in displeasure 
   
  48. Maelola the Queen  
   
  49. Verendekelm 
  Verendekelm was a Dara Happan citizen, of imperial blood, 
  for he was a great grandson of Asvekhordevu. He 
  underwent their famous Ten Tests and passed, even though 
  he had substituted some spirits for those which were called 
  for in the original ceremony. 
  He was a Spolite before his attempt to qualify for the 
  Footstool.  
   
  50. Phonostres 
  Strong in his homeland of Karresh, in northern Pelanda  
  Priest of Derdromus (aka Monster Man)  
  Performs other substitutions of the Ten Tests, even 
  changing the Site. He builds a new pyramid/Footstool for 
  this. "Succeeds."  
  Summons Senate to help him out. This is well received. 
   
  51. Aegrastus 
  Strong in his homeland of Enthyr (in Pelanda). 
  Attempts The Ten Other Tests and succeeds. Then he 
  Summoned the Shadow Emperors of old to help him keep 
  peace and ensure sacrifices. 
  Aegrastus attempted to increase the number of people 
  who sacrificed to his god. He said that his god had sons 
  who were among the entourage of whatever important deity 
  was worshipped in each city in Pelanda and Naveria. 
  Because of that connection, he insisted that upon a sacrifice 
  of a sheep per family be added to the annual rites. This was 
  a great burden for a family, and it was widely refused.  
  "Make displeasure to break displeasure," grumbled the 
  peasants. The priests and priestesses of the many villages 
  which refused this sacrifice were angered and stirred up 
  trouble against the Emperor. Aegrastus spread his Gloom 
  to suppress the revolt. While trying to smother the city of 
  Brinnus he was killed by Syranthir, a mercenary hero from 
  the West. His Empire broke apart among the many peasants 
  who were revolting. 
  
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  52. Glautorus 
  Glautorus followed his uncle to power in ruling the leaders 
  of the Spolites. Many regions quit their sacrifices and fought 
  off the reprisals which this brought about. Their mass 
  actions weakened the effect everywhere. 
  Glautorus used ancient Sorcery to strengthen himself 
  and his men. He raised the Shadow Emperors, who were 
  more angry and uncontrollable this time. Throughout his 
  own land he made all cemeteries into holy places, preparing 
  to raise the dead if needed. 
  He was opposed by Carmanos, Son of the Lake, who 
  was the Prince of Brinnus,. Carmanos laid siege to many 
  cities and captured them. He organized all the people anew, 
  like Lendarshi had done, and gave all worthwhile people 
  new goals and shares. Soon people flocked to his protection 
  and laws, and Glautorus was forced to come out and fight. 
  When confronted by Carmanos, Glautorus called all the 
  Gloom to him. The remaining Shadow Emperors came, and 
  also all his ancestors who delighted in suffering. But his 
  army ran away, leaving the dark emperor alone. The Gloom 
  chose its Own then. Glautorus committed suicide, falling 
  upon his sword. The next day a slave girl called Swan found 
  the body and immediately cut off the head, then hacked the 
  body to pieces. His dismembered body parts were fed to 
  different beasts of prey. 
   
  53. Carmanos 
  Carmanos was the Son of the Lake, for his mother was the 
  goddess Charmain who lives in Lake Oronin. Carmanos 
  created new Laws, both spiritual and secular, and so is also 
  called the Prophet 
  Sanctifies city of Brinnus as his ancestral city  
  List of other cities: Hurvisosn, Tawenos, Meglardinth, 
  Mintinus, Keselia, Kendesos, Balovius;  and of Surrounding 
  Tribes who pay tribute: 
   
  54. Surandar 
  He is the Conqueror. Destroys last Spolites. He resets the 
  Balance. Aided by Elmexdros in Dara Happa 
   
  55. Carshandar 
  The Peacemaker, 4 wives 
   
  52. Karmexdros 
   
  53. Elmatryan 
   
  54. Dismatryan 
   
  55. Ulikarelm the Just 
   
  56. Dismanthuyar 
   
  57. The Dragon Sun 
   
  58. Nadar the Avenger 
  Mentions the dragons of Dara Happa 
  Helps Dragonslayer of Dara Happa liberate his land.  
  Collects his due, but is denied, proving that the dragons 
  had not been defeated, and had secretly entered the heart of 
  even the Emperor. 
  When Dragonslayer tries to ambush the Emperor he is 
  defeated, fleeing naked into the hills to hide. His brother 
  comes forward to fulfill the obligations, and marches off 
  with Nadar. Nadar then goes and fights against the West, 
  fulfilling ancient vows, righting old wrongs1, and so on.  
  Daughter marries Emperor/Overseer of Dara Happa. 
  3 sons. 
   
  59. Sarenesh 
   
  60. Heredesh 
   
  Carmanian Shah Lists 
  Greg Sez: We thank Nick Brooke for most of this terrific 
  work. 
   
  The Thuvasis List 
  This was a synopsis of the emperors, with some of their 
  deeds. It is probably taken from a (lost) complete poem 
  compiled in the time of Aronius Jaranthir (Fifth Wane). 
   
  Carmanos the Lawbringer 
  Son of Syranthir the Wanderer and Charmain of Castle 
  Blue; born in 733, accession aged 17 in 750, reigned 38 years 
  to 787, transcended mortality to become a god in his 
  mother's Hidden Castle. 
   
  Surandar the Warleader 
  Son of Carmanos and a Pelandan priestess; born in 760, 
  accession aged 28 in 788, reigned 25 years to 812, 
  conquered the Spolite Empire, subjugated Pelanda, then 
  died horribly (consumed by worms?) after the Rape of the 
  Pelandan Women, aged 52. 
   
  Carshandar the Peacemaker 
  Son of Surandar and a Pelandan priestess; born in 782, 
  accession aged 31 in 813, reigned 34 years to 846, had four 
  wives, died fat and old at the banquet table aged 64.  
   
  Asacar the Black 
  Son of Carshandar and the Veiled Lady of Enthyr (Spolite); 
  born in 804, accession aged 43 in 847, reigned 18 years to 
  864, made war on Dara Happa using terror-tactics and 
  atrocities, murdered by a conspiracy of rebellious generals 
  aged 60. 
   
  Carmandar the White 
  Son of Carshandar and the Masked Lady of Darjiin (Dara 
  Happan); born in 813, accession aged 52 in 865, reigned 8 
  years to 872, pacific by disposition, assassinated in darkness 
  aged 59. 
                                                  
   
  1 wrongs done against Syranthir, who was determined in Nadar's reign to 
  be the son of Syranthir, who had formerly been only the aforementioned 
  mercenary 
  
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  Ammas the Black 
  Son of Asacar and a "dark woman" (origin unknown, poss. 
  Troll?); born in 834, accession aged 39 in 873, reigned 7 
  years to 879, allied himself with inhuman forces from the 
  Greystone Mountains, exiled age 45 to wander the gorges of 
  the Yolp Mountains (driven out by the common revulsion 
  of all his subjects). 
   
  Saman the Lion 
  Son of Carmandar and a Dara Happan lady; born in 842, 
  accession aged 38 in 880, reigned 21 years to 900, Dualist 
  religious reformer (who heeded the prophet Alijiyah), slain 
  in battle v. EWF (War Dragons) aged 58. 
   
  Samandar 
  Son of Saman and a lady of Arir, half-brother of Survilstar 
  Dragonslayer; born in 864, accession aged 37 in 901, 
  reigned 12 years to 912, not as brave as his brother, dies of 
  wounds from DH revolt war aged 48. 
   
  Nadar the Avenger 
  Son of Samandar and a Naverian Sacred Queen; born in 
  885, accession aged 28 in 913, reigned 43 years to 955, led 
  the Carmanian Army back to the very borders of Loskalm, 
  dies old, aged 70, mourning for no heir. 
   
  Dara Happan Regency 
  four years from 956 to 959. 
   
  Sassacar, First Padishah 
  Son of Sarenesh (Emperor of Dara Happa) and the 
  daughter of Nadar; born in 943, accession aged 17 in 960, 
  reigned 27 years to 986, one of the Three Brothers who 
  Divided the World -- he received Yelm's Portion, the 
  Empire. Drowned (quenched) by the Sweet Sea aged 43. 
   
  Sassan 
  Son of Sassacar and a Dara Happan cousin; born in 961, 
  accession aged 26 in 987, reigned 16 years to 1002, killed 
  fighting EWF in Dragon Pass, aged 41. 
   
  Sassandar 
  Son of Sassan and a Dara Happan cousin; born in 977, 
  accession aged 26 in 1003, reigned 17 years to 1019, died 
  suddenly (of a surfeit??).  
   
  Massacar 
  Son of Sassandar and a Saird cousin born in 993, accession 
  aged 27 in 1020, reigned 24 years to 1043, lived to see the 
  end of the EWF, but was murdered, aged 50, at the start of 
  the erNear revolt in Arir. 
   
  Massandar 
  Son of Massacar and a Dara Happan cousin born in 1012, 
  accession aged 32 in 1044, reigned 13 years to 1056, first of 
  the  Three Generations of War, died fighting Alkoth aged 
  44. 
   
  Kadash the False 
  Usurper, reigned 5 years, 1057 to 1061 killed in civil war 
  against Massantar. 
   
  Massantar 
  Son of Massandar and a Carmanian lady born in 1037, 
  accession aged 25 in 1062, reigned 20 years to 1081, second 
  of the Three Generations of War, killed in battle aged 49.  
   
  Haran the Great 
  Son of Massantar and a Carmanian lady born in 1062, 
  accession aged 20 in 1082, reigned 39 years to 1120, last of 
  the Three Generations of War, hero of the Alkothiad, killed 
  beneath a Dragon in the Dragonkill War aged 58. 
   
  Careshtan 
  Son of Haran and a Carmanian lady born in 1082, accession 
  aged 39 in 1121, reigned 18 years to 1138, weak; usurped 
  horribly by Shahtavar and thrown to the bulls aged 56.  
   
  Shahtavar, Bull-Champion 
  Usurper from Vangstal, son of an Esos priestess born in 
  1102, accession aged 37 in 1139, reigned 13 years to 1151,  
  died rent in twain by a lion while hunting, aged 49. 
   
  Tavarmas 
  Son of Shahtavar and an Esos priestess born in 1122, 
  accession aged 30 in 1152, reigned 7 years to 1158, killed in 
  battle against Dara Happa aged 56. 
   
  Tavarstin, Victory's Herald 
  Son of Shahtavar and an Esos priestess, brother of 
  Tavarmas. Born in 1125, accession aged 34 in 1159, reigned 
  9 years to 1167, a truly noble ruler, killed on the Carmanian 
  March (per plan) aged 42. 
   
  Cartavar the Conqueror 
  Son of Tavarmas and a Carmanian noblewoman born in 
  1142, accession aged 26 in 1168, reigned 25 years to 1192, 
  conquered Yuthuppa and Raibanth, died aged 50 in a fall 
  from his horse. 
   
  Bisoshan 
  Son of Cartavar from the harem born in 1162, accession 
  aged 31 in 1193, reigned 15 years to 1207, died aged 45 after 
  straining himself in the harem. 
   
  Bisodakar 
  Son of Bisoshan from the harem born in 1182, accession 
  aged 26 in 1208, reigned 26 years to 1233, ordered the early 
  expeditions against the New Moon heretics of Rinliddi, 
  retired to become a magus aged 51, after witnessing the 
  Battle of Chaos.  
   
  Yanistar the Last 
  Son of (24) from the harem born in 1202, accession aged 32 
  in 1234, reigned 12 years to 1245, killed aged 43 at the 
  Battle of Four Arrows of Light (Shah-maat).  
   
  
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  This is an essay on Carmanian poetry which lists their 
  Shahs. It seems to analyze the Thuvasis List. 
   
  Emperors described with Chanting Style 
   
  1. Carmanos the Lawbringer 
  2. Surandar the Warleader 
  3. Carshandar the Peacemaker 
   
  Emperors described  
  with the Folk Tale prose 
   
  4. Asacar the Black 
  5. Carmandar the White 
  6. Ammas the Black 
  7. Saman the Lion 
  11. Sassan 
  12. Sassandar 
  13. Massacar 
  17. Haran the Great 
   
  Emperors described in Alijiyahic 
  (Carmanian Heroic) Style 
   
  These are the so-called Lion Shahs 
  7. Saman the Lion 
  8. Samandar 
  9. Nadar the Avenger 
  10. Sassacar, The First Padishah 
  11. Sassan 
  12. Sassandar 
  13. Massacar 
   
  Emperors described in Vahandiac 
  (Carmanian Warlord) Style 
   
  14. Massandar 
  15. Kadash the False 
  16. Massantar 
  17. Haran the Great 
   
  Emperors described  
  in the Rastanaffic (Bull Shah) style 
   
  18. Careshtan the Weak 
  19. Shahtavar, Bull-Champion, first Bull Shah 
  20. Tavarmas 
  2 1. Ta59varstin, Victory's Herald 
  22. Cartavar the Conqueror 
   
  Emperors described in  
  the mocking Dara Happan Victim style 
   
  23. Bisoshan 
  24. Bisodakar 
  25. Yanistar the Last 
  Emperor described in the New Heroic style 
  25. Yanistar the Wise 
   
   
  Early Runes 
   
  
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  Appendix D. Misc. Art Comments 
   
  Art, except original art, is intended to be evocative of 
  analogous Gloranthan subjects and styles, and is not 
  necessarily identical to Gloranthan originals. 
   
  Page  Subject  
  Cover Yelm the Emperor, as portrayed on the Gods Wall. 
  6  
  Yelm Entertains the Lords of Four Quarters. See 
  text on page. 
  7  
  Ovosto. 
  8  
  Senshelsa*, The Footstool of Yelm. 
  10  Bijiif, two sculptures. See text on page. 
  11  Kazkurtum. See text on page. 
  12  Jenarong the Charioteer 
  13  Jenarong the Charioteer 
  17  Dara Happan Art. See text on page. 
  18  Khordavu 
  21  Dara Happan Troops 
  22  Anirestyu Attacks Kasda. Frieze, circa 111,425, 
  found in ruins in Delela (Ralios) 
  24  Nysalor. Sculpture from Darleep, c. 112,600 
  27  Emperor Anirinelm, crushing the Lion of Enestool. 
  29  ? 
  33  Emperor Denesiod, from a contemporary frieze in 
  Raibanth, circa 111,700. 
  34  Enthronement of ?. 
  35  Emperor Elmexdros. 
  37  Antirius, Protector of Emperors. 
  38  The (New) Blue Dragon. 
  39  The Dragon Emperor riding upon the Golden 
  Dragon. Temple wall frieze, c. 111,950, in Desjotos 
  (Vanch/Saird) 
  41  Karvanyar slays the Dragon. Palace wall frieze, circa 
  111,950, ruins in Kostaddi. 
  43  Dara Happan Soldiers 
  44  ? 
  45  Dara Happan Soldiers 
  47  Daxdarius, the Carmanian War God. Statue in 
  Uthenos, statue circa 112,200 
  49  Idovanus, the "Carmanian Sun God." As considered 
  by the Dara Happans, but Pelandans consider him to 
  be the Chief of Council. 
  51  Emperor Yelmgatha. Sculpture the Yelm Temple, 
  Raibanth, c. 112,245. He is shown as an incarnation 
  of Yelm. 
  53  The Red Emperor. Similarities to Page 51 are 
  obvious and intentional, to convey the continuation 
  of the imperial line. 
  55  ? Sheng? 
  56  Doskalos and the Red Goddess. See text there. 
  58  The Egi. See text there. 
  59  Takenegi, Emperor of Healing, showing the 
  Resurrection of Hularius. Pottery design, Yuthuppa, 
  c. 112,330 
  61  Selerian Proxy. See text. 
  62  The War Against Sheng Seleris. Fresco in Jillaro 
  (Sylila), circa 112,550. On the left we see the Red 
  Emperor 
  (un-helmeted) 
  and 
  the 
  Conquering 
  Daughter preparing troops from Jillaro, while the 
  Lord of Sylila rallies his troops who rush off to 
  battle.  
  63  The War Against Sheng Seleris, continued. We see 
  the Red Emperor receiving emissaries from 
  Carmania, while inthe back Sheng Seleris escapes 
  with the help of the crippled man. On the right, 
  Aronius Jaranthir reviews his army, which tramples 
  upon the bodies of their foes. 
  64  The Red Emperor and Aronius Jaranthir play 
  ouranekki. Pottery painting, Kitor, circa 112,550. See 
  text. 
  66  Emperor Magnificus. Contemporary coin portrait, 
  circa 112,500 
  68  Resturnus defends the Bridge. Decorative shield 
  boss, circa 112,550. This shows a famous scene of 
  the war against Sheng Seleris. 
  83  Cylinder Seal from Anaxial dynasty era. 
  84  Cylinder Seal from Emperor Raibmesha 
  86  Statuary Collection from 
  90  Cylinder Seal from reign of Anirdavu 
  93  ? 
  95  Ganesatarus, the Bad God. Modem cave painting in 
  Carmania. 
   
  Dara Happan (Lunar) Coin. 
  Art by Gene Day, copyright (c) 1975? by Chaosium Inc. 
   
  
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  Appendix E: Dara Happan Sacred Alphabet 
   
  Buserian gave humans the first alphabet to help mankind 
  learn the measure of the heavens. The most common of 
  these early runes are shown below. Since (at least) the reign 
  of Jenarong his star clerks have used these older forms for 
  their secret writings.  
  Esventheus made a simpler form of writing in order to 
  record the wealth of the Emperor. He selected sounds 
  which would each have meaning and teach the reader with 
  its innate power. These are the Twentyseven Carvers, whose 
  mythical joinings were the utterances of the First Speaker, 
  and record the first chapters in the Book of Life. 
  The mystical esoterica was not necessary for clerks to 
  use the alphabet efficiently. This later form, with a few 
  modifications, became the usual written alphabet in use in 
  the time of Plentonius, scribe of Khordavu. It is sometimes 
  called Khordavu's Alphabet. 
   
   
  Identifiers 
   
   
  Suffixes   
  Prefixes1 
   
   
   
  Miscellaneous  
  Observations on Odd Runes 
  Some sounds (and letters) are only rarely found in the 
  Khordavu-era Dara Happan language. They seem to have been 
  introduced to the from abroad. These include:  
   
  Quatanara, the troll goddess of the Blue Moon 
  Plateau, associated with Mahaquata (Gods Wall IV-
  15), whose name is another of the rare usages of the 
  letter. 
   
  Tholm, the hard Th, seems to have dropped out of 
  usage in later times. The letter is also used very little, 
  most Dara Happan Th's being soft. This rune was 
  always associated with the bird god Tholm, even 
  after his name was softened. 
   
  Ch(a) is the most alien letter. It is the only one which 
  does not have a deity associated with it. In fact, it is 
  used almost exclusively within words, such as in 
  Asarthcha. 
   
  Kh, the guttural, has no apparent precedents among 
  sacred writings or wall memorials, and seems to have 
  been introduced (perhaps by Plentonius) for the god 
  Khor who is otherwise unknown outside of his 
  relationship as protector of Khordavu's dynasty. 
                                                  
   
  1 prefix use was sporadic 
  
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  Sacred Alphabet 
   
   
   
  Footnotes:  
  1 Hard G, like Greg 
  2 Also a soft G, as in George 
  3 Guttural Kh, as in German Ach 
  4 Hard th, as in the 
   
  
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  INDEX 
   
  1	
    
  10	
    Sons	
    and	
    Servants,	
    17	
    
  17	
    Families,	
    17,	
    24	
    
  7	
    
  70	
    Families,	
    9,	
    10	
    
  700	
    Families,	
    8	
    
  A	
    
  accoutrements,	
    6,	
    10	
    
  Adayen,	
    86	
    
  Aegrastus,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  Aether	
    Primolt,	
    5	
    
  Aether's	
    Eye,	
    86	
    
  Aetheric	
    Gods,	
    9	
    
  Akzel,	
    86	
    
  aldryami,	
    17,	
    26,	
    27,	
    87	
    
  Alenvus,	
    41	
    
  Alijiyah,	
    90	
    
  Alkor,	
    75	
    
  Alkoth,	
    4,	
    12,	
    14,	
    15,	
    17,	
    26,	
    28,	
    31,	
    
  33,	
    39,	
    47,	
    51,	
    54,	
    69,	
    75,	
    83,	
    90	
    
  Alkoth	
    Book,	
    79	
    
  Alkoth	
    Emperors,	
    77	
    
  Alkothiad,	
    80,	
    90	
    
  All	
    Men	
    are	
    Gods,	
    66	
    
  Allfather,	
    5,	
    81	
    
  Alone	
    God,	
    86	
    
  Alornik,	
    33	
    
  Althil,	
    28,	
    29,	
    85	
    
  Amalgam	
    Deities,	
    72	
    
  Ammas,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Amuli,	
    61	
    
  Anaxial,	
    4,	
    7,	
    8,	
    11,	
    13,	
    16,	
    19,	
    25,	
    75,	
    
  77,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  ship	
    of,	
    8	
    
  Anaxial	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    8	
    
  Ancient	
    Muster,	
    47	
    
  Andam	
    Horde,	
    82	
    
  Anirdavu,	
    17,	
    18,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    
  88,	
    92	
    
  Anirestyu,	
    20,	
    21,	
    23,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    
  88,	
    92	
    
  Anirinelm,	
    24,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    84,	
    88,	
    
  92	
    
  Anirmesha,	
    17,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Antechamber	
    of	
    the	
    Moon,	
    54	
    
  Antirian	
    Revolution,	
    76	
    
  Antirius,	
    8,	
    9,	
    10,	
    14,	
    15,	
    17,	
    18,	
    23,	
    
  24,	
    27,	
    29,	
    31,	
    37,	
    51,	
    59,	
    65,	
    67,	
    
  71,	
    75,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Antirius	
    Cloak,	
    10	
    
  Antirius	
    Precepts,	
    8	
    
  Arachne	
    Solara,	
    62	
    
  Argenteus,	
    60,	
    63	
    
  Argoom,	
    12	
    
  Arimtasus,	
    55	
    
  Arir,	
    18,	
    41,	
    87,	
    90	
    
  Arira,	
    75	
    
  Arkatus	
    Negrus,	
    73	
    
  Aronius	
    Jaranthir,	
    59,	
    60,	
    89,	
    92	
    
  Arraz,	
    27,	
    67,	
    68,	
    78	
    
  Artifex,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  Asacar,	
    89,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Asvekhordevu,	
    27,	
    67,	
    80,	
    81,	
    88	
    
  Avarnia,	
    51,	
    75	
    
  Avivath,	
    14,	
    15	
    
  Avtestus,	
    39	
    
  B	
    
  Balance,	
    89	
    
  Balovius,	
    89	
    
  Base	
    Judges,	
    54	
    
  Bat	
    Plagues,	
    61	
    
  Battle	
    
  Alornik,	
    33	
    
  Chaos,	
    90	
    
  Four	
    Arrows	
    of	
    Light,	
    90	
    
  Orsium,	
    33	
    
  Penjarl,	
    62	
    
  Two,	
    86	
    
  Yemes,	
    15	
    
  Zeranos,	
    33	
    
  Battle	
    Roll,	
    79	
    
  Battling	
    Brothers,	
    82	
    
  Behind	
    the	
    Shadow,	
    73	
    
  Bent-­‐false,	
    87	
    
  Berdethic	
    Court,	
    39	
    
  Berneel	
    Arashagorm,	
    68	
    
  Bervina,	
    22	
    
  Best	
    Man,	
    64,	
    66,	
    84	
    
  Bestol	
    Raiders,	
    54	
    
  Bijiif,	
    65,	
    92	
    
  Bindesa,	
    55	
    
  Birin,	
    37	
    
  BiselEnslib,	
    75	
    
  Bisodakar,	
    45,	
    81,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  bison	
    barbarians,	
    84	
    
  Bisos,	
    79,	
    87	
    
  Bisoshan,	
    45,	
    81,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Black	
    Lake,	
    49	
    
  Blackface,	
    62	
    
  Blue	
    Dragon,	
    81,	
    92	
    
  Blue	
    Moon,	
    87,	
    93	
    
  Boar	
    of	
    Yolp,	
    39	
    
  Bone	
    Proxy,	
    62	
    
  Book	
    of	
    Kings,	
    4	
    
  Book	
    of	
    Life,	
    93	
    
  Borunus,	
    23	
    
  Bow	
    of	
    Lukarius,	
    31	
    
  Brass	
    Proxy,	
    62	
    
  Breaker	
    of	
    Walls,	
    14,	
    77,	
    78,	
    81	
    
  Bridge	
    of	
    Angels,	
    17	
    
  Bridge	
    to	
    Heaven,	
    14	
    
  Bright	
    Eagle	
    Lord,	
    14	
    
  Bright	
    Light	
    List,	
    78,	
    80	
    
  Bright	
    One,	
    20,	
    21,	
    47,	
    71	
    
  Bright-­‐good,	
    87	
    
  Brinnus,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Broken	
    Ring,	
    63	
    
  Bronze	
    Proxy,	
    62	
    
  Brooch	
    of	
    Manimat,	
    17	
    
  broos,	
    70	
    
  Brother	
    Brightface,	
    67	
    
  Brygense,	
    55	
    
  Bull	
    Shah,	
    41,	
    91	
    
  Burntwall,	
    52	
    
  Buserian,	
    17,	
    51,	
    65,	
    71,	
    93	
    
  C	
    
  Call	
    for	
    Heroes,	
    41,	
    80	
    
  Careshtan,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Carman,	
    49	
    
  Carmandar,	
    89,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Carmania,	
    37,	
    41,	
    43,	
    45,	
    47,	
    56,	
    59,	
    
  60,	
    67,	
    69,	
    73,	
    76,	
    79,	
    82,	
    86,	
    92	
    
  Carmanian,	
    2,	
    4,	
    37,	
    39,	
    43,	
    45,	
    47,	
    
  49,	
    69,	
    70,	
    73,	
    76,	
    80,	
    86,	
    87,	
    89,	
    
  90,	
    91	
    
  Carmanian	
    Dynasty,	
    4	
    
  Carmanian	
    Heresy,	
    73	
    
  Carmanian	
    March,	
    43,	
    76,	
    90	
    
  Carmanians,	
    39,	
    41,	
    43,	
    47,	
    49,	
    69,	
    
  70,	
    76,	
    80	
    
  Carmanos,	
    49,	
    68,	
    80,	
    89,	
    91	
    
  Carshandar,	
    80,	
    89,	
    91	
    
  Cartavar,	
    43,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Casatokum,	
    26	
    
  Castle	
    Blue,	
    47,	
    49,	
    53,	
    60,	
    89	
    
  Ceaseless	
    Dancer,	
    67	
    
  Celestial	
    Court,	
    86	
    
  Celestine	
    Games,	
    62	
    
  Celestinus,	
    60,	
    62	
    
  Ceremony	
    of	
    Choirs,	
    56	
    
  Chaos,	
    21,	
    41,	
    49	
    
  Charg,	
    49,	
    60	
    
  chariot,	
    88	
    
  chariots,	
    12,	
    51,	
    85	
    
  Charmain,	
    89	
    
  Child	
    of	
    Wrath,	
    15,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  Children	
    of	
    Change,	
    58	
    
  City	
    of	
    Five	
    Rings,	
    82	
    
  City	
    of	
    Sorcerers,	
    87	
    
  City	
    of	
    Twin	
    Mirrors,	
    84	
    
  Clasp	
    of	
    Manimat,	
    51	
    
  Cloak	
    of	
    Antirius,	
    9	
    
  Cloak	
    of	
    Justice,	
    51	
    
  Complete	
    Emperor,	
    18,	
    71	
    
  Copper	
    Tablets,	
    14	
    
  corn	
    women,	
    61	
    
  Corner	
    Lords,	
    24	
    
  
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  Council	
    of	
    Elders	
    and	
    Wise	
    Ones,	
    58	
    
  Court	
    of	
    Conquest,	
    56	
    
  Crown	
    of	
    Mernita,	
    31	
    
  Cruel	
    One,	
    8	
    
  D	
    
  Dagunerri,	
    85	
    
  Dance	
    of	
    the	
    Returns,	
    53	
    
  Dara	
    Happa,	
    4,	
    6,	
    7,	
    9,	
    10,	
    11,	
    12,	
    13,	
    
  16,	
    17,	
    18,	
    19,	
    20,	
    21,	
    23,	
    24,	
    25,	
    
  26,	
    27,	
    31,	
    33,	
    37,	
    39,	
    41,	
    43,	
    45,	
    
  47,	
    51,	
    53,	
    54,	
    55,	
    56,	
    58,	
    60,	
    61,	
    
  66,	
    67,	
    68,	
    69,	
    70,	
    71,	
    73,	
    75,	
    76,	
    
  77,	
    79,	
    81,	
    86,	
    88,	
    89,	
    90	
    
  Darani,	
    41,	
    70,	
    71	
    
  Dardaggus,	
    14,	
    81,	
    85	
    
  Darjiin,	
    9,	
    27,	
    28,	
    29,	
    39,	
    51,	
    59,	
    61,	
    
  69,	
    75,	
    82,	
    87,	
    89	
    
  Dark-­‐harmful,	
    87	
    
  Darkness,	
    64	
    
  Darleep,	
    10,	
    92	
    
  Darsen,	
    39,	
    43,	
    68,	
    84	
    
  Darsen	
    Procession,	
    39	
    
  Dashrell,	
    87	
    
  Daxdarius,	
    79,	
    80,	
    82,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Dayen,	
    86	
    
  Dayzatar,	
    5,	
    14,	
    17,	
    27,	
    28,	
    37,	
    53,	
    67,	
    
  75	
    
  Dayzatar	
    Wise	
    One,	
    18	
    
  Decapolis,	
    17	
    
  Delela,	
    92	
    
  Demon	
    Army,	
    83	
    
  Dendara,	
    14,	
    17,	
    24,	
    47,	
    51,	
    67,	
    69,	
    
  75,	
    84	
    
  Denegeria,	
    67	
    
  Deneron	
    Council,	
    43	
    
  Denesia,	
    29	
    
  Denesiod,	
    4,	
    29,	
    67,	
    68,	
    79,	
    81,	
    85,	
    92	
    
  Denesiod	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    29,	
    67,	
    79	
    
  Deneskerva,	
    73	
    
  Derdromus,	
    88	
    
  Desderius,	
    52	
    
  Deseeti,	
    14	
    
  Desestra,	
    77	
    
  Desikanir,	
    28,	
    79,	
    81,	
    84	
    
  Desikselm,	
    27,	
    79,	
    81,	
    84	
    
  Desjotos,	
    92	
    
  Destela,	
    56	
    
  digijelm,	
    8,	
    10,	
    20,	
    26,	
    60,	
    81,	
    84	
    
  Dikoria,	
    33	
    
  Dinzizzi,	
    51	
    
  Diovena,	
    55	
    
  Disaster,	
    41	
    
  Dismanthuyar,	
    33,	
    37,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Dismatryan,	
    33,	
    68,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Dismesiod,	
    29,	
    31,	
    68,	
    79,	
    81,	
    85	
    
  Dismexdros,	
    31,	
    79,	
    81	
    
  Dispenser	
    of	
    Horses,	
    15,	
    77,	
    78,	
    81	
    
  Do	
    what	
    you	
    want,	
    76	
    
  Doblia,	
    79	
    
  Doblian,	
    29,	
    43,	
    47,	
    62,	
    63	
    
  dolathi,	
    74	
    
  Dorastor,	
    20,	
    63,	
    66,	
    71,	
    72,	
    75,	
    83	
    
  Dorkath,	
    29	
    
  Dorkath	
    Rites,	
    61	
    
  Doskalos,	
    52,	
    60,	
    92	
    
  Dragon	
    of	
    Darkness,	
    86	
    
  Dragon	
    Pass,	
    22,	
    36,	
    68,	
    90	
    
  Dragon	
    Sun,	
    36,	
    79,	
    80,	
    89	
    
  Dragon	
    Woman,	
    37	
    
  dragonewts,	
    20,	
    33,	
    39,	
    61	
    
  Dragonewts	
    Dream,	
    61	
    
  Dragonkill,	
    41,	
    90	
    
  dragonmen,	
    17	
    
  Dragonslayer,	
    89,	
    90	
    
  Dripping	
    Drivs,	
    55	
    
  Dunzarakus,	
    22	
    
  E	
    
  Earthshake,	
    10	
    
  Eat	
    Nows,	
    64	
    
  Eater	
    of	
    Flesh,	
    14,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  Eats	
    Women,	
    14,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  Ebon,	
    62	
    
  Eel-­‐ariash,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  Eferventes,	
    9	
    
  Egi,	
    53,	
    54,	
    62,	
    92	
    
  Eighty,	
    67	
    
  Ekus,	
    87	
    
  Elder	
    Races,	
    26,	
    64	
    
  Elempur,	
    8	
    
  Elesdandrus,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  Eleven	
    Tests,	
    41	
    
  Elevens,	
    8,	
    9,	
    21	
    
  Eleventh	
    Test,	
    39	
    
  Elmatryan,	
    33,	
    68,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Elmesiod,	
    29,	
    79,	
    81,	
    85	
    
  Elmexdavu,	
    52	
    
  Elmexdavu	
    List,	
    52	
    
  Elmexdros,	
    31,	
    68,	
    79,	
    81,	
    85,	
    89,	
    92	
    
  Elmexdros	
    Roll,	
    79,	
    81	
    
  Elmexdrosian	
    Reclamation,	
    68	
    
  Elmharsnik,	
    26,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Emperor	
    of	
    Dragons,	
    33,	
    37	
    
  Emperor	
    of	
    the	
    Universe,	
    6,	
    74,	
    87	
    
  Emperor's	
    Other,	
    55	
    
  Emperor’s	
    Reply,	
    61	
    
  Empire	
    of	
    Light,	
    28	
    
  Empire	
    of	
    the	
    Wyrms	
    Friends,	
    39	
    
  Empty	
    Emperor,	
    10,	
    12,	
    26,	
    58,	
    60	
    
  Endarkus,	
    45,	
    81	
    
  Eneal,	
    20	
    
  Enemies	
    of	
    the	
    West,	
    37	
    
  Enestool,	
    23,	
    24,	
    92	
    
  Entekos,	
    67	
    
  Enthyr,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Enverinus,	
    67,	
    69	
    
  enznestu,	
    37	
    
  Eol,	
    54	
    
  Era	
    of	
    Healing,	
    55	
    
  Era	
    of	
    Love,	
    55	
    
  Era	
    of	
    Rule,	
    54	
    
  Era	
    of	
    War,	
    54	
    
  Erividia,	
    67	
    
  erNear	
    revolt,	
    90	
    
  Erraibdavu,	
    17,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Ervuthan	
    Lava	
    Beds,	
    14	
    
  Erzandavu,	
    24	
    
  Erzanelm,	
    18,	
    71,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Erzanestyu,	
    4,	
    24,	
    27,	
    66,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    
  81,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Erzanestyu	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    24	
    
  Erzanlavus,	
    24	
    
  Esos,	
    90	
    
  Estenus,	
    24	
    
  Estokestos,	
    22	
    
  Estridoka,	
    79	
    
  Esventheus,	
    14,	
    93	
    
  Esvuthil,	
    39,	
    51	
    
  Etchango,	
    10	
    
  Eusibea,	
    22	
    
  Eusibus,	
    15,	
    81,	
    83,	
    85	
    
  Everina,	
    75	
    
  Every	
    Man	
    a	
    Sun,	
    69,	
    70,	
    73,	
    76	
    
  Everyone	
    for	
    Justice,	
    76	
    
  Evil	
    One,	
    20	
    
  EWF,	
    33,	
    36,	
    37,	
    69,	
    90	
    
  Eye	
    of	
    God,	
    49	
    
  Eye	
    of	
    Nysalor,	
    72	
    
  Ezeldee,	
    86	
    
  Ezeldyan,	
    86	
    
  Ezelveztay,	
    86,	
    87	
    
  F	
    
  Felkenna,	
    55	
    
  Fenaldevu,	
    27,	
    67,	
    72,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    
  88	
    
  Fenaldevu	
    List,	
    78	
    
  Fernedus,	
    23	
    
  Fesunus,	
    24	
    
  Fire	
    Dart,	
    86	
    
  First	
    Blessed,	
    47,	
    51,	
    61	
    
  First	
    Generation	
    of	
    Peace,	
    39	
    
  First	
    Generation	
    of	
    War,	
    39	
    
  First	
    Inspiration	
    of	
    Moonson,	
    53	
    
  First	
    Muster,	
    81	
    
  First	
    Temple	
    of	
    Rebirth,	
    72	
    
  Five/Sixths,	
    70	
    
  Flame	
    of	
    Sacrifice,	
    31	
    
  Flesheaters,	
    17	
    
  Flint	
    Woman,	
    88	
    
  Flowering	
    Son,	
    24	
    
  Footstool,	
    12,	
    14,	
    39,	
    45,	
    51,	
    54,	
    58,	
    
  62,	
    83,	
    88,	
    92	
    
  Forty-­‐Two	
    Candles,	
    61	
    
  Fronela,	
    84	
    
  G	
    
  Galgarenge,	
    82	
    
  Ganbarri,	
    54	
    
  Ganesatarus,	
    69,	
    70,	
    86,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Gardeveus,	
    79,	
    82	
    
  Garthum,	
    80,	
    87	
    
  Gbaji,	
    22,	
    62,	
    66,	
    74,	
    76,	
    83	
    
  
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    Faces,	
    61	
    
  Gerendethlia,	
    9	
    
  Gerendetho,	
    67	
    
  Gerenta,	
    84	
    
  Gerruskoger,	
    12,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    85,	
    88	
    
  Gestornus,	
    14	
    
  Girdle	
    of	
    Strength,	
    51	
    
  Glamour,	
    52,	
    53,	
    54,	
    55,	
    56,	
    57,	
    61	
    
  Glaumalos,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  Glautorus,	
    80,	
    89	
    
  Gloom,	
    88	
    
  Glorantay,	
    86	
    
  Glorious	
    ReAscent	
    of	
    Yelm,	
    77	
    
  Glororanor,	
    86	
    
  God	
    Learners,	
    36	
    
  God	
    Looks	
    Down,	
    5	
    
  God	
    Project,	
    18	
    
  Godfather,	
    6	
    
  Gods	
    are	
    not	
    Men,	
    66	
    
  Gods	
    Wall,	
    51,	
    65,	
    92,	
    93	
    
  Gods'	
    Dust,	
    21	
    
  Golden	
    Dragon,	
    31,	
    33,	
    36,	
    37,	
    67,	
    68,	
    
  69,	
    70,	
    72,	
    73,	
    76,	
    79,	
    92	
    
  Golden	
    Dragon	
    Society,	
    31	
    
  Golden	
    Horde,	
    80	
    
  Golden	
    Proxy,	
    61	
    
  Golden	
    Rituals,	
    61	
    
  Golden	
    Wyrm,	
    37	
    
  Good	
    Advisor,	
    66	
    
  Good	
    Land,	
    12,	
    83,	
    84	
    
  Good	
    Shadow	
    List,	
    78	
    
  Gordasta,	
    55	
    
  Gorgorma,	
    67	
    
  Grakalk's	
    Register,	
    56	
    
  Grand	
    Recognition,	
    71	
    
  Great	
    Mare,	
    82	
    
  Great	
    Mountain,	
    87	
    
  Great	
    Purge,	
    84	
    
  Greatfire,	
    10	
    
  Greya	
    Bibliophile,	
    60	
    
  Greystone	
    Mountains,	
    90	
    
  Grosekum,	
    67	
    
  H	
    
  H'har	
    As	
    Jing,	
    62	
    
  Half-­‐citizens,	
    12	
    
  Hangalium,	
    20	
    
  Haran,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Harangot,	
    23	
    
  Haranshold,	
    39,	
    51	
    
  Hargoth,	
    5,	
    61,	
    70	
    
  Harkastos,	
    22	
    
  Harkaztem,	
    15,	
    85	
    
  Harmonic	
    Gods,	
    87	
    
  Heartland,	
    54,	
    55,	
    62	
    
  Heartland	
    Army,	
    54,	
    62	
    
  Heartlands,	
    61	
    
  Heavenly	
    Choir,	
    18	
    
  Hecolanti,	
    26	
    
  heirs	
    of	
    Jesenurus,	
    73	
    
  Helemshal,	
    26,	
    72,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Hell,	
    55,	
    57	
    
  Henjarl,	
    5,	
    45,	
    51,	
    54	
    
  Heredesh,	
    37,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Heron	
    Dance,	
    55	
    
  Heron	
    Goddess,	
    61,	
    75	
    
  Hertustus,	
    72	
    
  Herustana,	
    75	
    
  Hideous	
    Zoo,	
    61	
    
  High	
    Crown,	
    51	
    
  HonEel,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  hoplites,	
    82	
    
  Horse	
    on	
    the	
    Table,	
    12,	
    77,	
    78,	
    81	
    
  Horsensus,	
    55	
    
  Howling	
    Dragon,	
    33	
    
  Hularius,	
    55,	
    92	
    
  Hungry	
    Goddess,	
    52	
    
  Hunter	
    Corps,	
    61	
    
  Huradabba,	
    14,	
    81,	
    85	
    
  Hurvisosn,	
    89	
    
  Hwarin	
    Dalthippa,	
    55	
    
  I	
    
  I	
    am	
    not	
    a	
    Carmanian,	
    39	
    
  Idovanus,	
    39,	
    70,	
    86,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Ignifer,	
    60,	
    62,	
    63	
    
  Illadaga,	
    15	
    
  Illadarga,	
    81,	
    85	
    
  illumination,	
    49,	
    71,	
    72,	
    73,	
    74	
    
  Imperial	
    Adept	
    of	
    Kerestus,	
    74	
    
  Imperial	
    Eagle,	
    51	
    
  Imperial	
    Regalia,	
    17,	
    18,	
    47,	
    87	
    
  Imperial	
    Scriptoria,	
    60	
    
  Infinite	
    Party,	
    61	
    
  J	
    
  Jannisor,	
    52	
    
  Jarnesus,	
    55	
    
  Jenarong,	
    4,	
    10,	
    12,	
    14,	
    15,	
    65,	
    77,	
    78,	
    
  79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    85,	
    88,	
    92,	
    93	
    
  Jenarong	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    12,	
    65	
    
  Jenet-­‐aror,	
    61	
    
  Jernalf,	
    27,	
    87	
    
  Jernedeus,	
    51	
    
  Jernotia,	
    6	
    
  Jernotians,	
    75	
    
  Jesenurus,	
    73	
    
  Jillaro,	
    51,	
    92	
    
  Jord,	
    26,	
    87	
    
  Joreva,	
    55	
    
  Joy	
    Rest,	
    54	
    
  K	
    
  Kadash,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Kalikos,	
    62	
    
  Kalikos	
    expedition,	
    62	
    
  Karasal,	
    61	
    
  Kargzant,	
    12,	
    14,	
    52,	
    66	
    
  Karmexdros,	
    31,	
    68,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Karmexdros	
    List,	
    79	
    
  Karresh,	
    27,	
    88	
    
  Karsdevan,	
    39,	
    76,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Karsdevanic	
    Clarification,	
    69	
    
  Karsdevanic	
    purge,	
    69	
    
  Karsdevesus,	
    39,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Karseven,	
    80	
    
  Karvanyar,	
    4,	
    37,	
    69,	
    70,	
    73,	
    76,	
    80,	
    
  81,	
    92	
    
  Karvanyar	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    37,	
    80	
    
  Kasda,	
    20,	
    92	
    
  Kastok's	
    Lance,	
    62	
    
  Kastokus,	
    79,	
    80,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Kazkurtum,	
    10,	
    52,	
    69,	
    80,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Kedevi,	
    62	
    
  Keeper	
    and	
    Source	
    of	
    all	
    Justice,	
    6	
    
  KefTavar,	
    87	
    
  Kendesos,	
    89	
    
  Kerunebbe,	
    14,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    85,	
    88	
    
  Keselia,	
    89	
    
  Kesium,	
    14	
    
  Keskeskenni,	
    86	
    
  Kestinendos,	
    14,	
    15,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    
  85,	
    88	
    
  Kestiniddi,	
    75	
    
  Kestinoros,	
    8,	
    24,	
    77,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Ketreseus,	
    71	
    
  Kevenna,	
    55	
    
  Kewetdesh,	
    39,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Kewetdevsus,	
    39,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Kewetdroni,	
    43,	
    81	
    
  Kewetesh,	
    37	
    
  Khan	
    of	
    Khans,	
    55	
    
  Khor,	
    93	
    
  Khordavu,	
    4,	
    17,	
    52,	
    65,	
    70,	
    75,	
    77,	
    
  78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    83,	
    88,	
    92,	
    93	
    
  Khordavu	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    17	
    
  Khordavu's	
    Alphabet,	
    93	
    
  Khorkestinus,	
    43	
    
  Khorventos,	
    6,	
    77,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    87	
    
  Khorviramaka,	
    39,	
    81	
    
  Khorzanelm,	
    18,	
    20,	
    24,	
    66,	
    71,	
    78,	
    
  79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Killing	
    Hand	
    of	
    Doctor	
    Bad,	
    22	
    
  Kills	
    for	
    Life,	
    15,	
    17,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  King	
    Blue,	
    87	
    
  King	
    Red,	
    79,	
    87	
    
  Kingdom	
    of	
    Conflict,	
    60	
    
  Kingdom	
    of	
    Gloom,	
    79	
    
  Kitor,	
    59,	
    60,	
    92	
    
  Korkeros,	
    55	
    
  Korkerosian	
    Astronomy,	
    55	
    
  Kostaddi,	
    5,	
    6,	
    15,	
    23,	
    33,	
    47,	
    62,	
    70,	
    
  92	
    
  Koveria,	
    75	
    
  Krendathus,	
    55	
    
  Kumardesh,	
    39,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Kumardroni,	
    43,	
    81	
    
  Kumardros,	
    41,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Kumarstyu,	
    41,	
    80,	
    81	
    
  Kwalings,	
    71	
    
  	
    
  
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  L	
    
  Land	
    of	
    Heroes,	
    37	
    
  Later	
    Draconic	
    School,	
    52	
    
  Leaps	
    Over	
    Walls,	
    77,	
    78,	
    81	
    
  Lendarshi,	
    80,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Lerustum,	
    12	
    
  Lesilla,	
    51,	
    75	
    
  Lies	
    With	
    Truth,	
    14,	
    77,	
    78,	
    81	
    
  Lightfore,	
    14,	
    67	
    
  Lion	
    Shahs,	
    91	
    
  Living	
    Goddess,	
    47,	
    49	
    
  Lodril,	
    5,	
    17,	
    37,	
    51,	
    66,	
    67,	
    75	
    
  Lokarnos,	
    17,	
    66,	
    67,	
    75,	
    82	
    
  Long	
    Legged	
    Goddess,	
    75	
    
  Lord	
    Beast,	
    10	
    
  Lord	
    Bright	
    Eagle,	
    14	
    
  Lord	
    of	
    All,	
    5	
    
  Lord	
    of	
    All-­‐He-­‐Knew,	
    5	
    
  Lord	
    of	
    the	
    Ice,	
    8	
    
  Lords	
    of	
    Four	
    Quarters,	
    5,	
    92	
    
  Lords	
    of	
    True	
    Destiny,	
    73	
    
  Loskalm,	
    90	
    
  Lukarius,	
    8,	
    77,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    87	
    
  Lunar	
    Apotheosis,	
    47	
    
  Lunar	
    Empire,	
    52,	
    53,	
    54,	
    60,	
    71,	
    86	
    
  Lunar	
    List,	
    4,	
    80	
    
  Lyceum	
    of	
    Yelm,	
    71	
    
  Lyndalic	
    art,	
    68	
    
  M	
    
  Mad	
    Sultanate,	
    58,	
    62	
    
  Maelola,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  MaElsor,	
    86	
    
  Magnificus,	
    60,	
    61,	
    92	
    
  Mahaquata,	
    93	
    
  Mahzanelm,	
    18,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Make	
    Me	
    a	
    Duke,	
    67,	
    72	
    
  Maker	
    of	
    Life	
    and	
    Death,	
    65	
    
  Manarlarvus,	
    77	
    
  Manarlavus,	
    8,	
    56,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    87	
    
  Manimat,	
    9,	
    10,	
    17,	
    51,	
    59,	
    75,	
    77,	
    78,	
    
  79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    87	
    
  Manimat's	
    Brooch,	
    10	
    
  Mantle	
    of	
    Solemn	
    Majestic	
    Glory,	
    17	
    
  Mantle	
    of	
    Sovereignty,	
    17	
    
  Margins,	
    73	
    
  Masked	
    Lady	
    of	
    Darjiin,	
    89	
    
  Masks,	
    59,	
    60	
    
  Masks	
    of	
    the	
    Goddess,	
    60	
    
  Massacar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Massandar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Massantar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Meglardinth,	
    49,	
    89	
    
  Melsorkoth,	
    23	
    
  Menagerie	
    Temple,	
    68	
    
  Mephos,	
    63	
    
  Mernita,	
    8	
    
  Militaris,	
    60,	
    62	
    
  Mintinus,	
    89	
    
  Mohenjarus,	
    67	
    
  Molari-­‐Sor,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  Monomyth,	
    72	
    
  Monster	
    Army,	
    15,	
    17	
    
  Monster	
    Man,	
    20,	
    88	
    
  Monster	
    People,	
    15	
    
  Monsters	
    are	
    Good	
    for	
    Us,	
    76	
    
  Moon	
    Night,	
    73	
    
  Moon	
    Woman,	
    67	
    
  mostali,	
    17	
    
  Mother	
    of	
    Emperors,	
    37	
    
  Mount	
    Jernalf,	
    69	
    
  Murharzarm,	
    5,	
    6,	
    8,	
    18,	
    51,	
    63,	
    64,	
    
  65,	
    69,	
    70,	
    71,	
    77,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    
  82,	
    87	
    
  Murharzarm's	
    Muster,	
    83	
    
  N	
    
  Nadar,	
    80,	
    89,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Natha,	
    31	
    
  Nature	
    of	
    Nature,	
    65	
    
  Naveria,	
    17,	
    26,	
    29,	
    31,	
    33,	
    57,	
    67,	
    75,	
    
  87,	
    88	
    
  Naxus,	
    23	
    
  Nesseve,	
    55	
    
  Nestentos,	
    55,	
    56	
    
  New	
    Golden	
    Age,	
    71	
    
  New	
    Light,	
    21,	
    29,	
    67,	
    68,	
    85	
    
  New	
    Monks,	
    61	
    
  New	
    Moon	
    heretics,	
    90	
    
  New	
    Officers,	
    68	
    
  New	
    Ordanestyu,	
    37	
    
  New	
    Paladins,	
    77	
    
  New	
    Spolites,	
    76	
    
  New	
    Umbarism,	
    70	
    
  New	
    Witnesses,	
    29,	
    68,	
    85	
    
  Nights	
    of	
    Horror,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  No	
    Center,	
    10	
    
  nomads,	
    15,	
    26,	
    28,	
    37,	
    45,	
    57,	
    59,	
    60,	
    
  61,	
    74,	
    84	
    
  Not	
    me	
    alone,	
    but	
    you	
    too,	
    76	
    
  Nysalor,	
    18,	
    20,	
    21,	
    22,	
    23,	
    66,	
    71,	
    72,	
    
  73,	
    74,	
    75,	
    78,	
    92	
    
  Nysalor’s	
    Mob,	
    23	
    
  Nysaloran	
    Rites,	
    71	
    
  Nysalorism,	
    70,	
    72	
    
  Nysey's	
    Highways,	
    20	
    
  O	
    
  Old	
    Families,	
    31,	
    68,	
    79	
    
  Old	
    Good	
    Shadow,	
    72	
    
  Old	
    Lights	
    of	
    Dara	
    Happa,	
    56	
    
  Olikastos,	
    22	
    
  Olovanus,	
    77	
    
  On	
    the	
    Run,	
    52	
    
  One	
    Among	
    the	
    Many,	
    18	
    
  One	
    City,	
    26,	
    67	
    
  One	
    God,	
    18	
    
  One	
    Hundred	
    Imperial	
    Artists,	
    61	
    
  One	
    Sun,	
    47,	
    64	
    
  One	
    World	
    Empire,,	
    78	
    
  One,	
    One	
    God,	
    One	
    Emperor,	
    67	
    
  Open	
    Way,	
    23,	
    84	
    
  Oravinos,	
    6,	
    80,	
    87	
    
  Oraya,	
    61	
    
  Ordanestyan	
    Code,	
    67	
    
  Ordanestyu,	
    23,	
    24,	
    27,	
    47,	
    52,	
    66,	
    67,	
    
  78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Ordanestyu	
    List,	
    78	
    
  Ordannus,	
    12	
    
  Order	
    of	
    Day,	
    61,	
    74	
    
  Order	
    of	
    Illumination,	
    73	
    
  Order	
    of	
    Kerestus,	
    74	
    
  Order	
    of	
    the	
    Day,	
    60	
    
  Oria,	
    67	
    
  Origins	
    of	
    the	
    World,	
    61	
    
  Orlanatus,	
    14,	
    63	
    
  Orlanth,	
    66,	
    72	
    
  Orlanthi,	
    49,	
    72	
    
  Orlentos,	
    47	
    
  Oroginan	
    Contests,	
    62	
    
  Orogoros,	
    6,	
    8,	
    77,	
    79,	
    80,	
    82,	
    87	
    
  Oronin,	
    49,	
    61,	
    89	
    
  Oronin	
    Lake,	
    49	
    
  Oropum,	
    14	
    
  Oroypsus,	
    67	
    
  Orsium,	
    33	
    
  Osentalka,	
    22,	
    71,	
    74	
    
  Point,	
    22	
    
  Osentalkan	
    Age,	
    71,	
    74	
    
  Oslira,	
    6,	
    8,	
    17,	
    51,	
    65,	
    67,	
    75,	
    81	
    
  Other	
    Side,	
    49,	
    70	
    
  Otvestir,	
    88	
    
  ouranekki,	
    47,	
    59,	
    92	
    
  Ourania,	
    17,	
    67,	
    75	
    
  Ovosto,	
    4,	
    6,	
    8,	
    77,	
    80,	
    82,	
    87,	
    92	
    
  Ovosto	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    6	
    
  P	
    
  Pagadash,	
    41	
    
  Pakkos,	
    39	
    
  pants,	
    24	
    
  Paradisal	
    Aviator,	
    14	
    
  Parg	
    Ilisi,	
    55	
    
  Pearl	
    Throne,	
    52	
    
  Pelanda,	
    17,	
    27,	
    29,	
    58,	
    68,	
    70,	
    72,	
    75,	
    
  79,	
    82,	
    83,	
    84,	
    86,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Pelandre,	
    82	
    
  Peloria,	
    3,	
    41,	
    57,	
    58,	
    83	
    
  Pent,	
    55,	
    72,	
    84	
    
  Pervert	
    God,	
    10	
    
  Phargentes,	
    62	
    
  Philekka,	
    14	
    
  Phonostres,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  Pillar,	
    49,	
    70,	
    74	
    
  Plentonic	
    Dating,	
    77,	
    78	
    
  Plentonic	
    Debates,	
    65	
    
  Plentonius,	
    75,	
    93	
    
  Polaris,	
    17,	
    41,	
    75,	
    82,	
    83	
    
  Polydavu,	
    22	
    
  Polyketes,	
    67	
    
  Powers	
    of	
    the	
    South,	
    20	
    
  Pridayen,	
    86	
    
  Primolt,	
    5,	
    67,	
    86	
    
  
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  Prisoner	
    Resettlement,	
    61	
    
  Protector	
    of	
    the	
    World,	
    6	
    
  Proxies,	
    62	
    
  Purdashak,	
    47	
    
  Pure	
    Peace	
    Movement,	
    20	
    
  Pyro	
    Pyre,	
    62	
    
  Q	
    
  Quatanara,	
    93	
    
  Quivin,	
    23	
    
  R	
    
  Radaidavu,	
    20,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Rag-­‐Hangers,	
    85	
    
  Raghangers,	
    29	
    
  Raiba,	
    75,	
    82,	
    85	
    
  Raibamus,	
    67,	
    85,	
    88	
    
  Raibamuth,	
    29	
    
  Raibanth,	
    5,	
    9,	
    12,	
    14,	
    21,	
    23,	
    28,	
    29,	
    
  31,	
    45,	
    47,	
    51,	
    55,	
    57,	
    58,	
    59,	
    61,	
    
  62,	
    68,	
    75,	
    79,	
    82,	
    83,	
    84,	
    90,	
    92	
    
  Raibmesha,	
    26,	
    72,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    84,	
    
  88,	
    92	
    
  Ralios,	
    20,	
    72,	
    92	
    
  Rape	
    of	
    the	
    Pelandan	
    Women,	
    89	
    
  Rashorana,	
    73	
    
  Rastari-­‐inning,	
    61	
    
  ravenkaaz,	
    60	
    
  Rebel	
    God,	
    64	
    
  Rebel	
    Gods,	
    6,	
    14,	
    66	
    
  Rebellus	
    Terminus,	
    66,	
    72	
    
  Reclusus,	
    60,	
    62	
    
  Red	
    Emperor,	
    4,	
    47,	
    48,	
    49,	
    51,	
    52,	
    
  53,	
    54,	
    55,	
    56,	
    57,	
    59,	
    60,	
    61,	
    70,	
    
  74,	
    92	
    
  Red	
    Goddess,	
    47,	
    49,	
    52,	
    53,	
    54,	
    56,	
    
  57,	
    61,	
    70,	
    71,	
    73,	
    74,	
    92	
    
  Red	
    Moon,	
    53,	
    55,	
    56,	
    57,	
    59	
    
  Red	
    Queendom,	
    47	
    
  Redlands,	
    61	
    
  Reladiva,	
    51	
    
  Resturnus,	
    92	
    
  Resurrection,	
    55,	
    64	
    
  Rice	
    Mother,	
    75	
    
  Rinliddi,	
    14,	
    15,	
    18,	
    39,	
    41,	
    45,	
    47,	
    51,	
    
  69,	
    75,	
    80,	
    84,	
    90	
    
  Rist,	
    22	
    
  Rite	
    of	
    Rejuvenation,	
    59	
    
  Rites	
    of	
    Khordavu,	
    20	
    
  Rites	
    of	
    Ovosto,	
    23	
    
  Rites	
    of	
    the	
    East,	
    29	
    
  Robustus,	
    60,	
    61,	
    62	
    
  Rockwood	
    Mountains,	
    20	
    
  Rod	
    of	
    God,	
    49	
    
  Roofer,	
    8,	
    53	
    
  Root	
    Holder,	
    75	
    
  Rufus,	
    53	
    
  Rule	
    of	
    Wisdom,	
    10	
    
  Ruvallena,	
    55	
    
  S	
    
  Sable,	
    33,	
    37,	
    52	
    
  Sables,	
    33	
    
  Sacred	
    Mountain,	
    6	
    
  Sacred	
    Time,	
    20,	
    49,	
    56,	
    57,	
    61,	
    66	
    
  Sagittus,	
    17,	
    81,	
    83	
    
  Saird,	
    15,	
    20,	
    28,	
    37,	
    41,	
    51,	
    71,	
    75,	
    
  90,	
    92	
    
  Salt	
    Sea,	
    6	
    
  Saman,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Samandar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Sandals	
    of	
    Innocence,	
    51	
    
  Sarenesh,	
    37,	
    69,	
    73,	
    80,	
    81,	
    86,	
    89,	
    
  90	
    
  Sartar,	
    63	
    
  Sassacar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Sassan,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Sassandar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Scratcher,	
    63	
    
  Second	
    Birth	
    Rites,	
    14	
    
  Second	
    Generation	
    of	
    Peace,	
    39	
    
  Second	
    Generation	
    of	
    War,	
    39	
    
  Secret	
    Nysalor	
    Emperors,	
    77	
    
  See	
    Anews,	
    73	
    
  Senate,	
    24,	
    39,	
    78,	
    79,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  Senebakus,	
    15	
    
  Senshelsa,	
    92	
    
  Service	
    of	
    Consciousness,	
    74	
    
  Seven	
    Government	
    Monopolies,	
    61	
    
  Seven	
    Plagues,	
    55	
    
  Seven	
    Servants,	
    17	
    
  Shadow	
    Emperors,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Shadowites,	
    76	
    
  Shah,	
    37,	
    43,	
    45,	
    47,	
    59,	
    79,	
    86,	
    89,	
    91	
    
  Shah-­‐maat,	
    90	
    
  ShahNama,	
    4	
    
  Shahtavar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Shargash,	
    15,	
    17,	
    20,	
    28,	
    51,	
    67,	
    69,	
    
  75,	
    81,	
    83	
    
  She	
    Blesses	
    Who	
    Reads	
    This,	
    4	
    
  Sheng	
    Seleris,	
    4,	
    52,	
    55,	
    56,	
    57,	
    58,	
    
  59,	
    60,	
    70,	
    71,	
    74,	
    92	
    
  Shield	
    of	
    Janoffus,	
    83	
    
  Silver	
    Proxy,	
    62	
    
  Sisterhood	
    of	
    New	
    Consciousness,	
    73	
    
  Sisters’	
    Sisters,	
    61	
    
  Six,	
    67	
    
  Six	
    Portions,	
    67	
    
  Slime	
    Standing,	
    10	
    
  Slontos,	
    22	
    
  Slow	
    Planet,	
    75	
    
  Solar	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    47,	
    54	
    
  Some	
    of	
    us	
    will	
    be	
    Evil,	
    76	
    
  Son	
    of	
    Evil,	
    14,	
    21,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  Sothenik,	
    26,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    84,	
    88	
    
  South	
    War,	
    62	
    
  Southern	
    Barbarians,	
    71	
    
  Spear	
    of	
    God,	
    67	
    
  Spengatha,	
    47,	
    81	
    
  Spolite,	
    27,	
    28,	
    72,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  Spolite	
    Doctrine,	
    27	
    
  Spolites,	
    28,	
    29,	
    31,	
    68,	
    72,	
    76,	
    79,	
    84,	
    
  88,	
    89	
    
  Spolitism,	
    67,	
    72,	
    79	
    
  Staff	
    of	
    Heaven,	
    51	
    
  Star	
    Seers,	
    14	
    
  Stargazers	
    Ephemerus,	
    73	
    
  Stars	
    of	
    Victory,	
    83	
    
  Stellar	
    Truths,	
    65	
    
  stirrups,	
    12,	
    23,	
    85	
    
  Straight-­‐true,	
    87	
    
  Sun	
    Disk,	
    5	
    
  Sunburst,	
    70	
    
  Sunface,	
    73	
    
  Sunspear,	
    14,	
    33	
    
  Surandar,	
    80,	
    89,	
    91	
    
  SurEnslib,	
    51,	
    75	
    
  Survilstar,	
    90	
    
  Suveria,	
    75	
    
  Swan,	
    89	
    
  Sweet	
    Sea,	
    49,	
    90	
    
  Sylila,	
    15,	
    60,	
    61,	
    71,	
    92	
    
  Syranthir,	
    68,	
    88,	
    89	
    
  T	
    
  Takenegi,	
    4,	
    49,	
    51,	
    53,	
    55,	
    60,	
    92	
    
  Talastar,	
    62	
    
  Taran-­‐il,	
    61	
    
  Tavarmas,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Tavarstin,	
    90	
    
  Tawenos,	
    89	
    
  tax	
    demons,	
    61	
    
  Temple	
    
  Dayzatar,	
    14	
    
  Dendara,	
    84	
    
  Emperor,	
    17	
    
  Kind	
    Light,	
    84	
    
  Shargash,	
    12	
    
  War,	
    83,	
    84	
    
  Yelm,	
    23,	
    80,	
    92	
    
  Temple	
    of	
    the	
    Reaching	
    Moon,	
    63	
    
  Temple	
    of	
    Yelm,	
    4	
    
  Ten,	
    86	
    
  Ten	
    Cities,	
    6	
    
  Ten	
    Guardians,	
    47	
    
  Ten	
    Other	
    Tests,	
    88	
    
  Ten	
    Priesthoods,	
    17	
    
  Ten	
    Questioners,	
    47	
    
  Ten	
    Tests,	
    14,	
    17,	
    18,	
    23,	
    24,	
    28,	
    45,	
    
  47,	
    49,	
    51,	
    53,	
    56,	
    57,	
    58,	
    59,	
    60,	
    
  61,	
    70,	
    83,	
    88	
    
  Terarir,	
    28,	
    29,	
    41,	
    85	
    
  Terminal	
    Debate,	
    62	
    
  Teruvians,	
    72	
    
  The	
    Dark	
    Age	
    Collection,	
    22	
    
  The	
    First	
    Return,	
    57	
    
  The	
    Fortunate	
    Succession,	
    80	
    
  The	
    Glorious	
    ReAscent	
    of	
    Yelm,	
    4,	
    70,	
    
  75,	
    78,	
    80	
    
  The	
    Measurer,	
    33,	
    73	
    
  The	
    New	
    Empire,	
    53,	
    60	
    
  The	
    Second	
    Return,	
    58	
    
  The	
    Third	
    Return,	
    59	
    
  
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  The	
    time	
    of	
    Two	
    Emperors,	
    48	
    
  Therapists,	
    62	
    
  Thilla,	
    51,	
    75	
    
  Things	
    of	
    the	
    Future,	
    37	
    
  Third	
    Generation	
    of	
    Peace,	
    39	
    
  Third	
    Generation	
    of	
    War,	
    41	
    
  Tholm,	
    93	
    
  Thoughts	
    of	
    God,	
    5	
    
  Three	
    Brothers,	
    62,	
    90	
    
  Three	
    Fifth	
    Families,	
    60	
    
  Three	
    Generations	
    of	
    Peace,	
    73	
    
  Three	
    Generations	
    of	
    War,	
    90	
    
  Three	
    Peaceful	
    Emperors,	
    80	
    
  Three	
    Unifiers,	
    80	
    
  Three	
    Warlord	
    Emperors,	
    80	
    
  three-­‐eyes,	
    82	
    
  Thrice	
    Blessed,	
    55	
    
  Thukeros,	
    29,	
    39	
    
  Thuvasis	
    List,	
    89,	
    91	
    
  toga,	
    9,	
    24,	
    47	
    
  toga	
    men,	
    66	
    
  Toga-­‐men,	
    24	
    
  Tomastus,	
    14	
    
  Torang,	
    51	
    
  Tower	
    
  Enthronement,	
    28	
    
  Light,	
    84	
    
  Yelm,	
    14	
    
  Trial	
    of	
    Night,	
    20	
    
  Tribunal,	
    17,	
    65	
    
  Tribute	
    points,	
    62	
    
  Triple	
    Banner,	
    59	
    
  Triple	
    Spheres,	
    27,	
    47	
    
  Tripolis,	
    14,	
    45	
    
  troll,	
    36,	
    93	
    
  trousers,	
    9	
    
  True	
    Golden	
    Horde,	
    41	
    
  Turos,	
    6	
    
  Twelve,	
    67	
    
  Twentyseven	
    Carvers,	
    93	
    
  Twice	
    Blessed,	
    55	
    
  Two,	
    67	
    
  Two	
    Before	
    Many,	
    91	
    
  U	
    
  Uleria,	
    67,	
    68,	
    86	
    
  Ulerian	
    debates,	
    65	
    
  Ulifas,	
    17	
    
  Ulikarelm,	
    33,	
    80,	
    81,	
    89	
    
  Uliverus	
    Analysis,	
    22	
    
  Uludorus,	
    73	
    
  Umatum,	
    81	
    
  Umbarism,	
    67,	
    68,	
    72,	
    73	
    
  Underworld,	
    18,	
    56,	
    58,	
    64,	
    74	
    
  Undredum,	
    55	
    
  Unity	
    List,	
    79,	
    80,	
    86	
    
  Unpeople,	
    10	
    
  Upon	
    Hilltops,	
    15,	
    77,	
    81	
    
  Upward	
    Growing	
    Free	
    Spirit	
    
  philosophy,	
    18	
    
  Urstenus,	
    12	
    
  Urvairinus,	
    8,	
    77,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    
  87	
    
  Urvanyar,	
    33,	
    37	
    
  Uthenos,	
    92	
    
  uz,	
    17	
    
  V	
    
  Valarra,	
    84	
    
  Vanch,	
    18,	
    55,	
    84,	
    92	
    
  Vangstal,	
    90	
    
  Vanstal,	
    87	
    
  Vantestos,	
    75,	
    87	
    
  Vanyoramet,	
    8,	
    9,	
    77,	
    78,	
    80,	
    81,	
    87	
    
  Vastolf,	
    23	
    
  Veiled	
    Lady	
    of	
    Enthyr,	
    89	
    
  Veleus,	
    41	
    
  Vella,	
    55	
    
  Velthil,	
    37,	
    45,	
    51	
    
  Venerabilis,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  Verendekelm,	
    28,	
    67,	
    80,	
    88	
    
  Verenmars,	
    37	
    
  verk,	
    8	
    
  Vernacular	
    Version,	
    77	
    
  Veshtargos,	
    12	
    
  Vesterdu,	
    27,	
    67	
    
  Veth	
    Ethdisi,	
    49	
    
  Vettebbe,	
    14	
    
  Vezkarvez,	
    86	
    
  Vindekelm,	
    29	
    
  Vinyardavu,	
    52	
    
  Vinyargatha,	
    52	
    
  Vinyartyu,	
    43,	
    81	
    
  Viramakradda,	
    15,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    82,	
    
  85,	
    88	
    
  Virishi,	
    61	
    
  Vistor,	
    70	
    
  Vogmaradan,	
    86	
    
  Vonlath,	
    5,	
    15,	
    28,	
    45,	
    48,	
    51,	
    57	
    
  Voracius,	
    60,	
    61	
    
  Vorandevu,	
    26,	
    67,	
    72,	
    79,	
    80,	
    81,	
    88	
    
  Vorandevu	
    Process,	
    72	
    
  Vrimak,	
    75	
    
  Vuranostum,	
    10,	
    12,	
    14,	
    51,	
    78,	
    80,	
    
  81,	
    82,	
    85,	
    88	
    
  Vurturnus,	
    9	
    
  W	
    
  Walks	
    with	
    God,	
    8	
    
  Wall	
    of	
    Charg,	
    60	
    
  Want	
    Mores,	
    26,	
    64,	
    66,	
    72	
    
  Wanthanelm,	
    17,	
    23,	
    65,	
    83	
    
  War	
    Gods,	
    37,	
    75,	
    83	
    
  War	
    of	
    the	
    Suns,	
    71	
    
  Warden	
    of	
    the	
    Fourth	
    Hell,	
    20	
    
  Wastes,	
    71	
    
  Water	
    Refreshment	
    Sacrifice,	
    15	
    
  We	
    Hate,	
    33,	
    70	
    
  We	
    Hate	
    Darjiin	
    Usurpers,	
    33,	
    39	
    
  Web,	
    62	
    
  Weed	
    Queen,	
    75	
    
  Weeders	
    and	
    Mudders,	
    61	
    
  Wendaria,	
    82	
    
  White	
    Advisor,	
    24	
    
  White	
    Lady,	
    56	
    
  White	
    Sun	
    Lords,	
    73	
    
  wife-­‐burning,	
    20	
    
  Wise	
    Lord,	
    87	
    
  Wise	
    Women	
    of	
    the	
    Sun,	
    73	
    
  woodmen,	
    26	
    
  Woofer,	
    53	
    
  Worian,	
    87	
    
  World	
    Council	
    of	
    Friends,	
    17,	
    18,	
    66,	
    
  71,	
    83	
    
  World	
    Pillar,	
    5,	
    55	
    
  World	
    Without	
    Shadow,	
    78	
    
  Y	
    
  Yanistar,	
    90,	
    91	
    
  Yanoriao-­‐ilart,	
    62	
    
  Yara	
    Aranis,	
    57	
    
  YarGan,	
    49,	
    73,	
    79,	
    87	
    
  Year	
    of	
    No	
    Summer,	
    36	
    
  Yelm,	
    4,	
    5,	
    6,	
    8,	
    10,	
    12,	
    14,	
    17,	
    18,	
    21,	
    
  24,	
    27,	
    29,	
    31,	
    33,	
    37,	
    39,	
    45,	
    47,	
    
  48,	
    55,	
    64,	
    65,	
    66,	
    67,	
    68,	
    69,	
    70,	
    
  71,	
    72,	
    73,	
    74,	
    75,	
    76,	
    78,	
    79,	
    80,	
    
  81,	
    82,	
    84,	
    85,	
    87,	
    90,	
    92	
    
  Yelm	
    Dynasty,	
    4,	
    5	
    
  Yelm	
    Imperator,	
    18,	
    41,	
    67,	
    68	
    
  Yelm	
    is	
    not	
    that,	
    69	
    
  Yelm	
    the	
    Servant,	
    27,	
    67	
    
  Yelmgatha,	
    4,	
    47,	
    48,	
    49,	
    51,	
    52,	
    53,	
    
  54,	
    70,	
    80,	
    81,	
    92	
    
  Yelmgatha's	
    List,	
    80	
    
  Yelmgatha’s	
    List,	
    4,	
    80	
    
  Yelmgathic	
    Dawn,	
    66	
    
  Yelmgathic	
    Resurrection,	
    70	
    
  Yemes,	
    15	
    
  Yestendos,	
    75	
    
  Yolp,	
    90	
    
  Yolp	
    Mountains,	
    90	
    
  Yuthuppa,	
    8,	
    12,	
    14,	
    17,	
    18,	
    28,	
    31,	
    
  33,	
    37,	
    41,	
    43,	
    45,	
    47,	
    51,	
    56,	
    62,	
    
  75,	
    81,	
    87,	
    88,	
    90,	
    92	
    
  Z	
    
  Zarkos,	
    8	
    
  Zasturnic	
    Games,	
    62	
    
  Zatkuranits,	
    51	
    
  Zeranos,	
    33	
    
  Zero	
    Wane,	
    4	
    
  Zolathi,	
    74	
    
   
  
  The Stafford Library Series
  – By Greg Stafford –
  3001 – King of Sartar
  King of Sartar is a compilation of myths, stories and colorful 
  background for the Hero Wars. It consists of a series of Gloranthan 
  documents including: the Annotated Argrath’s Saga, The Zin Letters, 
  Orlanthi Mythology, The Composite History of Dragon Pass, The 
  Argrath Book (documents about the Lightbringers Quest), the EWF, 
  and Jalk’s Book (Data on the Colymar Tribe, Boldhome, and the 
  Grazers).
  3002 – The Glorious Reascent of Yelm
  The Glorious Reascent of Yelm is the foundation document for 
  modern Dara Happa, written in the Dara Happan year of 111,221 
  (221 S.T.) to commemorate the accession of Khordavu the Exalted. 
  It sets forth the basic mythology of Yelm and his pantheon from the 
  beginning of Time, through the Great Darkness of the Kazkurtum, 
  to the return of Antirius and Yelm. It also includes The Perfect 
  Sky and The Gods Wall, two important sources for information on 
  the deities of the Dara Happan Pantheon. Updated in 2007 with 
  corrections and revisions, including the Index.
  3003 – The Fortunate Succession
  The Fortunate Succession is an early draft of the “Official Lunar 
  Imperial List of Emperors.” Each of the 77 Emperors of Dara 
  Happa are named, each with some generalized dates for their rule 
  and notes about their reign. They are divided by dynasties. It also 
  includes an additional longer section on Moonson, Takenegi, the 
  reigning and ruling Glorious Red Emperor.
  3004 – The Entekosiad
  The Entekosiad is a collection of stories told by a person who went 
  seeking Entekos, the Pelandan goddess of the atmosphere who 
  rains blessings down upon mortals.. Valare Addi was the seeker, who 
  mistook her goddess Teelo Estara to be the same as Entekos. She 
  lost her life seeking the truth, but with the help of the goddess she 
  returned from death and became a famous Lunar Saint. She is the 
  discoverer of Chronoportation, an important Lunar secret of the 
  Hero Wars.
  3005 – Missing Lands
  Missing Lands contains information on the oceans and seas, the 
  continent of Pamaltela, and the many islands outside of Genertela. 
  These are sections once intended for the RuneQuest supplement 
  Genertela, Crucible of  the Hero Wars to be published by Avalon Hill 
  publications but were cut out due to size limitations.
  3006 – Revealed Mythologies
  Revealed Mythologies details the mythologies of the Malkioni 
  (westerners), Vithelans (Easterners), and Doraddi (Pamaltelans) of 
  Glorantha, which previously have been obscured by the mythology 
  of Central Genertela. Each section of the book provides the core 
  mythologies of these powerful and important cultures, accompanied 
  by Godtime maps from the culture’s point of view. Each mythology 
  is also accompanied by a glossary of the culture’s important divinities, 
  places, events, and philosophies. 
  3007 – Arcane Lore
  Arcane Lore reveals a vast treasure trove about Heroquesting. 
  Collected from almost 30 years of questing, this book explores 
  the philosophy, mechanics, and practice of Heroquesting from a 
  multitude of viewpoints and angles. Although much of the material 
  was written for the old RuneQuest game, and other parts were used 
  in the development of Hero Wars and HeroQuest, all of it is useful 
  in understanding heroquesting and developing your own Heroquests.
  3008 – The Middle Sea Empire
  The Middle Sea Empire is a Second Age book detailing the empire of 
  the Godlearners, from its humble beginnings to its epic destruction. 
  A detailed history, King’s list and many geographical descriptions 
  provide a wealth of gamable material. The Jrusteli tapped great 
  powers through their Heroquesting as shown on the timeline 
  included. Malkionism, from before Time, at The Dawn, and through 
  the Second and Third Ages is shown through its many historical 
  transitions.
  3009 – History of  
  the Heortling Peoples
  This compilation on the Heortling people covers their history and 
  society from the Dawn Age all the way through to the Hero Wars 
  at the end of Third Age, including timelines, supporting maps, king 
  lists, and numerous significant events that shaped and impacted 
  the Heortlings. Many famous individuals, such as Lokamayadon, 
  Harmast, Ingolf Dragonfriend, Belintar, Sartar, and Arkat are 
  all detailed. Locations, Armies, Empires, Myths, and Events of 
  Interest are all on offer. This is the definitive Heortling resource for 
  Gloranthan scholars and RuneQuest and HeroQuest players.
  3010 – Esrolia:   
  Land of Ten Thousand Goddesses
  Esrolia, the Land of  Ten Thousand Goddesses is the compilation of Greg 
  Stafford and Jeff Richard’s notes and thoughts concerning the great 
  land of Esrolia. It is divided into four parts:  Esrolia, Grainland is 
  the first. This contains some general information about the land 
  and peoples. Life Begins at Ezel focuses in on the sacred center of 
  Esrolia, Ezel, where the world was born and reborn. The Great City 
  is the largest portion, with maps, histories and information about 
  Nochet, the greatest city in Esrolia, Kethaela and all the surrounding 
  territories. Other Esrolian Matters has notes on other places, institutions 
  and legends of the land.
  Moon Design Publications
  3450 Wooddale Ct, Ann Arbor, MI  48104
  www.glorantha.com
  
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