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Founding of the Pale Order

Founding

700BtC
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The founding of The Pale Order in Quy'orli


The Rise of the Pale Order: The Marquisate of Quy’orli Once upon a time, in a land known as Quy'orli, beats of the heart hovered amidst scorching sands of an enormous desert. This land was a vast flatland, boundless in solitude, where only shrubs and spiky cacti dared to defy the fiery sun. Among the rugged landscapes, ancient ruins of a bygone civilisation sprawled across the parched ground, remnants of their former glory.   Hidden within these ruins, a group of toughened warriors and scholars drew together, calling themselves the Pale Order. The Order aspired to form an oasis of knowledge and strength amidst the ruthless desert. Under the crimson sunset bleeding into the endless horizon, they took a solemn vow to establish a Marquistate and bring unity, growth, and prosperity to the desolate Quy'orli.   One of them, a scholarly man named Enos used his wisdom and his knack for strategic planning to establish their first base. In the ruins of an ancient amphitheatre, they settled, soaking in the legends of the bygone eras. Walking on the mosaic-laid path, they reverently breathed the air of the ancients.   Amidst the crumbling archways and dusty columns, Enos saw paths to a future that could be shaped out of the forgotten past. He guided his brothers-in-arms not to rebuild, but to preserve and extend further, in harmony with what once was. In doing so, they discovered hidden tunnels and labyrinthine ways, the silent whispers of an ancient river, and cryptic riddles etched on the walls.   While the mighty warriors of the Pale Order defended their base against nomadic raiders and deadly desert beasts, Enos set his brilliant acolytes to studying the wisdom within these ruins. They gripped aged parchments selflessly left behind by their predecessors, deciphering symbols, and translating cryptic scripts. From these ancient codes, they learned and implemented revolutionary agricultural techniques, enabling them to grow and sustain amidst the harsh climate.   The Pale Order's reputation swept across Quy'orli like the fierce sandstorms. The dwellers started flocking towards the ruins, seeking the oasis of protection and wisdom. They were welcomed, and gradually, the abandoned ruins vibrated the symphony of life once again.   The former desert outpost became a blossoming Marquistate. Their seat of order was within a grand ruin, a massive dome gilded with cracks and covered in stunning, ancient frescoes. As the Marquis of the Pale Order, Enos instated laws based on the ancient civilization's principles. Thus, the new society became a living amalgamation of the past and present.   However, atop the towering ruins and under the sheltering dome, the Pale Order remained guardians, not rulers. They confirmed the ancient saying: "In the desert, we are all wanderers, humbled by the sands of time and space." In this humility, Quy'orli found order, growth, and an enduring symbol of resilience - The Pale Order - the Marquisate of the passionate wanderers.

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