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--------------------------- PERSPECTIVE - Jyra, Avalaro --------------------------- Opinions on the Orb - Jyra What does the coming of the Orb of Armageddon mean to Thera? Is the end upon us? Taberagi: 'I'm guessing this is going to lead up to a big battle, with good peoples protecting it, and bad peoples trying to destroy it.' Lqeu: 'Depends on what the gods chose to do with it, or whose hands it falls into. Perhaps Stryth has returned? Or maybe it has always been here.' Queeg: 'I think not. There have been many changes to this world and all of them were heralded by seemingly apocalyptic events. When Stryth last walked Thera... Great and terrible events were the omens of the change he brought to us. I believe that we stand in a moment of transition awaiting a moment of revelation.' With the coming and passing of both Strythmas and Kwanzuk many of the citizens of Thera are settling in, happy with their turkey and perhaps a few prizes won in the holiday games. They don't realize, or don't wish to acknowledge the threat rising from not so far in the east. At first glance, the Armageddon Sanctuary does not seem like so bad a place, excepting the cryptic messages of resident druids. The tree tops are dangerous to a heavy-footed traveler and the survivors up there make one curious as to what happened, but such things can easily be shrugged off in the peace and beauty of the Sanctuary. As you go within, you see Angels and servants living peacefully together and Govannan, the priest who had been leaving notes for us to follow, guarding the orb. But deeper within the Sanctuary is a more horrible, bloodier part, with shamans and cockroaches and other sorts of detestable things crawling around. What is the real purpose of this Sanctuary? Why are they so determined to keep travelers out? The answer to the last question is obvious: they want to keep the orb safe. But is it for the good of Thera or so that they can bring destruction at their own time? We will not know until they make a move. Therans I have spoken to however, do not seem to have much fear. They recall a time when Stryth walked the lands, bringing about changes. This great god has not been seen in some time, but he may be here, watching, waiting for the right time to do his terrible duty. Whatever the reason, the orb is here and it is dangerous, be wary if you wish to venture into the sanctuary. And for good luck, ask your local bard to sing 'Ode to Stryth' a few times, to butter the old man up and make the changes potentially less painful. (Continued in opinions2) |
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