Spirefell Legend
The Legend itself.
Some say an ancient Wyrm which breathed blackened flames was slain on the alabaster of Spirefell. Others claim a malevolent God was brought to heel before the might and bravery of mere mortals. There are postulations of metal giants and concrete golems, slavers and massive insects. The heart of the world itself...
Little is definitively known about the events that occored within the Antediluvian city of Spirefell. What is known is that Heroes of Legend miraculously ended the consumption of the world by the Abyssal Flames, and set forth a new era of hope.
For this reason, Spirefell city is a place of great reverance to nearly all who live today. The Heroes of legend are the pinnicle of achivement for aspiring adventurers.
Summary
The Heroes of legend beset the ancient city of Spirefell, to end the Blackflame Calamity and restore a world that promotes life and peace.
Historical Basis
The begining of the Era marks the end of The Great calamity. Life flourishes to greater intensity as you reach Spirefell, and so it is presumed that whatever events occored within Spirefell led to the abatement of the Abyssal Flames.
Spread
Most everyone has heard some version of the story and most people have preferred details and ideas on what may have happened. It is a source of hope for many from the farmer to the viscount.
Variations & Mutation
This myth is part of an oral tradition, passed on by many tracing back to the mass migration to Spirefell and the restoration of the world.
Cultural Reception
Only the deranged and truly hateful have negative connotations with the Spirefell Legend. Even Daemons have reverence to these events. Only those who look to utter annihiation find this story as unimportant.
In Literature
There have been some academic musings on the Spirefell Legend, mostly looking to fill in the historical record. There are other printed renditions of events but are seldom widespread.
Date of First Recording
5 AR
Date of Setting
0 AR
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