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 ====== Dark Ages ====== ====== Dark Ages ======
  
-The world of [[Miranda]] had been forcibly reshaped by those who draw upon the power of the [[bestiary:Empyrean Dragon]] ​who sleeps ​at its core. A large war had been fought over the entire planet and it left the civilizations of the [[Age of Legends]] in ruin. With the [[Black Gates]] now closed and the [[Great Machines]] silent, Miranda resumed her long slumber. The mortals who still lived on Miranda faced a a near endless cycle of fire, pestilence, war, famine.+The world of [[Miranda]] had been forcibly reshaped by those who draw upon the power of the heart of [[Mir]], an [[Empyrean Dragons|Empyrean Dragon]], which lays dormant ​at its core. A large war had been fought over the entire planet and it left the civilizations of the [[Age of Legends]] in ruin. With the [[Black Gates]] now closed and the [[Great Machines]] silent, Miranda resumed her long slumber. The mortals who still lived on Miranda faced a a near endless cycle of fire, pestilence, war, famine.
  
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 +**Eons:** [[lore:​Creation Eon]] - [[lore:​Animaeon Eon]] - [[lore:​Immortal Eon]] - **[[lore:​Mortal Eon]]**
  
 +**Mortal Eon:** [[lore:Age of the Ancients]] - [[lore:Age of Legends]] - **Dark Ages** - [[lore:​Return of the Gods]] - [[lore:Age of Man]] - [[lore:​Classic Age]] - [[lore:Age of Empires]] - [[lore:Age of Heroes]] - [[lore:Age of the Magi]]
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 ===== Godly Races ===== ===== Godly Races =====
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 Those races of the gods were left cut off from the beings that had created them. Many of them either left this world or simply entered a long sleep. Those races of the gods were left cut off from the beings that had created them. Many of them either left this world or simply entered a long sleep.
  
-The [[bestiary:​elf|elves]] retreated to the deep forests and wept for the punishment they foretold was now here. The mortals of this world would not listen and in their foolishness they nearly awoke the dragon of this world. The elves would ultimately pay the price as they would be forever changed. They would give up themselves in order to save the world.+The [[creatures:​elf|elves]] retreated to the deep forests and wept for the punishment they foretold was now here. The mortals of this world would not listen and in their foolishness they nearly awoke the dragon of this world. The elves would ultimately pay the price as they would be forever changed. They would give up themselves in order to save the world.
  
-The [[bestiary:​dwarf|dwarves]] were made to pay for their sins as the [[Earthmother]] sent all but a tenth to work as slaves for the [[bestiary:​giant|giants]]. The tenth that she kept near would be sheltered in [[atlas:​Stoneheart Hold]] until the world was whole once more.+The [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarves]] were made to pay for their sins as the [[Earthmother]] sent all but a tenth to work as slaves for the [[creatures:​giant|giants]]. The tenth that she kept near would be sheltered in [[atlas:​Stoneheart Hold]] until the world was whole once more.
  
  
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 They did not use this power to help others survive, but instead to conquer and control. These Masters worked together and divided up the world among themselves. Each Master ruled with absolute power over their region of the world. Some of The Masters used the mortals within their region as little more than toys, while others forced them to labor on the construction of vast cities and monuments. They did not use this power to help others survive, but instead to conquer and control. These Masters worked together and divided up the world among themselves. Each Master ruled with absolute power over their region of the world. Some of The Masters used the mortals within their region as little more than toys, while others forced them to labor on the construction of vast cities and monuments.
  
-The only areas that remained free of The Master'​s control were the lands controlled by the godly races. Several of The Masters tried to control these areas, but they were always met with defeat. However, other mortals that tried to flee from the land of The Masters were similarly turned back. The [[godly races]] stood apart from The Masters and the terror they spread across the world.+The only areas that remained free of The Master'​s control were the lands controlled by the godly races. Several of The Masters tried to control these areas, but they were always met with defeat. However, other mortals that tried to flee from the land of The Masters were similarly turned back. The [[lore:​Origins of Life|godly races]] stood apart from The Masters and the terror they spread across the world.
  
 For over a thousand years The Masters ruled over the land. They strode as gods among the other mortals - their power granting them near absolute control over the environment. These years of absolute rule brought about arrogance and eventually contempt even for each other. What began as amusement for The Masters eventually led to their downfall. The Masters would often raise large armies and force them to fight each other. Eventually The Masters used their armies to fight each other for control of resources. For over a thousand years The Masters ruled over the land. They strode as gods among the other mortals - their power granting them near absolute control over the environment. These years of absolute rule brought about arrogance and eventually contempt even for each other. What began as amusement for The Masters eventually led to their downfall. The Masters would often raise large armies and force them to fight each other. Eventually The Masters used their armies to fight each other for control of resources.
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 At the height of his madness Gelin knew what he had become and whose power warped his soul. His power was drawn directly from the [[Chaos Lords]] and he was only an instrument of their will. Even if he wanted to reject them, he had long ago surrendered to their will. At the height of his madness Gelin knew what he had become and whose power warped his soul. His power was drawn directly from the [[Chaos Lords]] and he was only an instrument of their will. Even if he wanted to reject them, he had long ago surrendered to their will.
  
-The mortals were not left at the mercy of Chaos. A young [[bestiary:kithkin]] girl was born with the power of the [[Light of Order]]. Even as a child where she went the madness retreated. Gelin was so obsessed with the elves that he never knew of the girl until it was too late. Now a grown woman, she was called the Font of Light by her followers who actively spread order throughout the world. These servants cured other mortals of the sickness of Gelin that had infected their minds.+The mortals were not left at the mercy of Chaos. A young [[creatures:kithkin]] girl was born with the power of the [[Light of Order]]. Even as a child where she went the madness retreated. Gelin was so obsessed with the elves that he never knew of the girl until it was too late. Now a grown woman, she was called the Font of Light by her followers who actively spread order throughout the world. These servants cured other mortals of the sickness of Gelin that had infected their minds.
  
 The spirit-talkers,​ who led the kithkin tribes, pledged their support to the child of order. Only the [[san labou]] clan stood apart, who left these lands and sought sanctuary elsewhere. Gelin, finally aware of the threat she posed, gathered his army and marched upon the City of Light. His army was so large that the cities defenders could not see to the end. The spirit-talkers,​ who led the kithkin tribes, pledged their support to the child of order. Only the [[san labou]] clan stood apart, who left these lands and sought sanctuary elsewhere. Gelin, finally aware of the threat she posed, gathered his army and marched upon the City of Light. His army was so large that the cities defenders could not see to the end.
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 As the chaos army grew near blood red clouds obscured the sun and the buzz of locusts filled the air. The army stood fast as blood rained from the heavens and grubs grew and cracked the earth around them. Chaos reigned around them, but upon that rock of order they stood fast. As the chaos army grew near blood red clouds obscured the sun and the buzz of locusts filled the air. The army stood fast as blood rained from the heavens and grubs grew and cracked the earth around them. Chaos reigned around them, but upon that rock of order they stood fast.
  
-Just as the battle started the clouds broke and the light of the sun blazed across the world. Descending from the heavens was [[Vayne]] and his [[bestiary:Valkyries]]. The gods had fashioned a [[realms|realm]] that allowed Vayne to enter this world safely. While his [[primal power]] was only a fraction of its true power, the sound of battle strengthened his heart.+Just as the battle started the clouds broke and the light of the sun blazed across the world. Descending from the heavens was [[Vayne]] and his [[creatures:Valkyrie]]s. The gods had fashioned a [[realms|realm]] that allowed Vayne to enter this world safely. While his [[primal power]] was only a fraction of its true power, the sound of battle strengthened his heart.
  
 Legends speak of the battle between Vayne and Sanmmuhhphir in the same breath as that between Gelin and the Font of Light. The world caught its collective breath as its future was balanced upon a precipice. In the end Vayne slew Sanmmuhhphir and brought an end to the Dark Age. Legends speak of the battle between Vayne and Sanmmuhhphir in the same breath as that between Gelin and the Font of Light. The world caught its collective breath as its future was balanced upon a precipice. In the end Vayne slew Sanmmuhhphir and brought an end to the Dark Age.
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