The era that came directly after the Creation of Qestrus.
"And in her deep longing for eternal companionship, she wrought forth her brother Erudas from the sacred fires of the Elder Forge." -Aegersol Codex, Book 1
"To safeguard her dearest creation, Auro shaped the Elves from the earth and the woodlands. And for a time, they did know peace." -Aegersol Codex, Book 2
"Out of envy and malice towards his sister and her creations, Erudas begot Velxus, the God of Twilight. Unbeknownst to him, he had infused this new diety with his wrath and malevolence." -Aegersol Codex, Book 1
"And it came to pass that Velxus, born of the ire that Erudas did cast into the fashioning of the Twilight God, did unseal the Gates of Twilight newly wrought, setting forth the terrors of the shadowy domain upon the lands of Qestrus." -Aegersol Codex, Book 3
"And lo, upon the unsealing of the Gates of Twilight, Velxus did release a fearsome horde of nightmares upon the world." -Aegersol Codex, Book 3
"And behold, the Dwarves, sprung forth anew from the hand of Erudas, did come forth from the mountains and from the hills, descending upon the legions of Velxus." -Aegersol Codex, Book 3
"And the Dwarves, having partaken of the blood of their vile adversaries, did cleave a path through the very heart of Velxus' host, as the executioner's axe falls with unerring purpose." -Aegersol Codex, Book 3
"I, Ultmar of House Vathyra, with a heart overflowing in gratitude, do hearby declare that the valiant champions of the mighty Erudas shall henceforth be honored as the 'Dwarvos Nor,' brothers of our sacred hearth and home, bound in noble alliance." -Ultmar Vathyra, 1088 c.e.
"As the legions of Velxus were driven in retreat, Erudas, with a thunderous cry and the edge of his sword, struck down Velxus, casting him into the depths of the realm of Twilight." -Aegersol Codex, Book 3
This is the first era of Qestrus directly following the Events of the Twilight Scourge.
"And thus, in the wake of their triumphant revelry over Velxus and his host, they embarked on a sacred voyage in quest of their promised land, Vor Thurum." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"From the misted snows, Hrafn, the All-Knowing, trod, With kinsmen close, in the Eternal Frost they plod. At last, his voice o'er the icy realm did soar, Proclaiming this frigid land their home evermore." -The Ballad of Hrafn, 1468 1E
"From the frozen desolation of Aeldernor's embrace, the first of humankind, the Frostborn, did face. In quest of a dwelling, they ventured far and wide, and in the North's Eternal Frost, their tribes did reside." -Aegersol Codex, Book 2
"In the fifteenth century of the first age, on a bitter winter's day, the Gates of Twilight, sealed by Elven and Dwarven sway, were sundered and undone by Velxus' dark might, shattered asunder, in the cold and endless night." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"From the gates there came an army of Aeadin, their bodies marred, minds distorted, ensnared within the Twilight's den. Emerging from that dark realm, like a shadow's sinister hush, they cast their pall upon Qestrus, in a malevolent rush." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"And with the resounding cry of the Nexus of Chaos, Velxus' weapon newly wrought, he did rend the tapestry of existence, and two dread dimensions sought. One of anguish and searing flames, the other a boundless void and stark abyss. In that moment, the Abyss and the Void came into being, an everlasting twist." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"In the darkest hours, the Aeadin descended upon the shores of Olnore with silent purpose, cleansing those they judged unfit for their station in the world, thus commencing the Midnight Purge." -A Midnight Lament, by Aemos Huilth
"Behold, a host of Aeadin Elves, joined by the abominations of Twilight, the Abyss, and the Void, embarked upon the waters towards Vor Thurum, commencing a siege destined to span a thousand years." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"Velxus embarked on his quest to seek out those who had ensnared him beyond the Gates of Twilight, Auro and Erudas, to mete out his retribution." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"As the Aeadin mariners conducted their watchful rounds, they encountered a company of Frostborn fishermen navigating their vessels along the icy shores. With warm salutations, they extended a hand of fellowship and proposed a covenant between the two kindreds." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"In their faith that the Frostborn were untamed, lacking in the wisdom of their teachings, the Aeadin ventured forth and entered the realm of the Eternal Frost." "And lo, after the span of three months, in the midst of fridgit conflicts within the icy wilderness and enduring heavy tribulations, the Aeadin withdrew to the shelter of their waiting vessels." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"And lo, upon the red horizon, the dawn of man appeared as a crashing wave onto a rocky shore. They descended upon the legions of Velxus, parting the ranks and rejoicing in the crimson rain of their adversaries." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"I beheld the arrival of the Dwarvos Nor upon curious vessels, accompanied by unfamiliar souls. While our kindred in spirit waged their battle with unwavering might, these foreign men waged war like ravenous wolves, their forms concealed in shaggy hides of unknown beasts. In that instant, I glimpsed the tempest of humanity, and fear overcame me." -Ultmar Vathyra, 3077 1E
"As the conflict commenced, Vorkas Syn issued a challenge to Kormak Eskil, the mightiest of the Frostborn, for a solitary duel amidst the heart of the battle." "Brandishing his formidable, time-worn hammer, Kormak smote his Aeadin adversary with a primal bellow, creating a thunderous resonance as hammer and foe met the earth in unison." -Aegersol Codex, Book 4
"In the face of Erudas' intervention, Velxus, undeterred, smote Auro with his sword, shattering her into fragments. The shards of the divine essence descended upon Qestrus with a resounding fracture, a testament to her mortal demise." "And from the lesser shard, there arose five celestial beings: Enir, Ceteyar, Ugen, Utix, and Inera. The nascent deities stirred from their slumber, gazing upon Erudas as he descended to his knees, releasing a cry of sorrow, thereby splintering a portion of himself into five distinct fragments." -Aegersol Codex, Book 1
This is the second era of Qestrus, directly following the Cataclysm Event.
"And lo, the twin shards of Auro and Velxus descended upon Qestrus, one to the western expanse and one to the southern lands. Their blazing trails traced across the heavens, and a resounding roar reverberated through the firmament, proclaiming to all that the Great Mother had passed." Aegersol Codex, Book 5
"O wondorous Isra the blessed star has bestowed upon me: the discovery of the sacred realm's limit in her divine name. This day, I deem the utmost, for I have encountered the boundless waters where the earth descends below. Yet, lo and behold, upon the distant horizon, foreign vessels of unfamiliar craftsmanship. Strangers in distant territories, ignorant of the beckoning voice of our cherished Isra. Thus, it is well. For this wisdom shall remain ours to guard" -Akenra Eb'Nazred, first king of Al'Nazara, 10 2E
"And the fragments of Auro and Velxus, entwined in death's embrace, did rupture, a fearsome roar did emanate from their core. Then, from the sundered husk of the shards, there ascended a host of ethereal wings and a profusion of resplended scales, enshrouding the heavens in obscurity." -Aegersol Codex, Book 1
"Valbrand, one he stood, his comrades, the serpent's prey, Norageth's specter looming near, he braced his soul that day. With spear in hand, he faced the wyrm, unwavering and bold, It bellowed with triumphant cries, its claws like swords old. In a single mighty stroke, his weapon found its mark, Cleaving the serpent's head from neck, in the battle's spark. Baptized in blood, Valbrand rose, reborn in dragon's guise, A legend of the ancient North, under endless, open skies." -The Dragon's Lament, by Thoraldr Pyle, 17 2E
"Endless meadows in my sight, on that fateful day so bright, Rivers winding, crystal clear, towards the bay, they take their flight. Not since Kormak's battle, have I witnessed such a scene, Lands to claim, a gift so grand, beneath the sky so serene. Our children's eyes shall ever see, the verdant fields of Eafira's grace, Freydis, by her hand, did give, this land to our Frost race. In her name, we'll thrive and stand, as Eafira's stewards true. Ancestral promise, evergreen, the legacy we'll renew." -Spring's Rejoyce, by Thoraldr Pyle, 20 2E
"Sul, 11th of Therendor, 562 2E
Verily remarkable! If the words of those mortals in the North hold true, then these mystical "streams" do course through the vast expanse of Qestrus, bearing a mysterious energy in their flow, which seems to exert a peculiar influence on the living beings above them, with certain species being more affected than others. On this very day, I achieved the astonishing feat of conjuring a sphere of flames through mere thought, and its potency grew when I affixed a particular phrase to it. Astounding! Those on this exploratory journey have taken to dubbing it "Magic," a name I find quite apt. According to the wisdom bestowed upon me by the Eafirans, these streams exhibit an even greater "potency" in their lands, especially near the Draken Summits. Methinks the fragments that descended from the heavens might be intertwined with this phenomenon. First, the Dragons, and now this? What more mysteries lie ahead?"
-Research Notes of Veleth Aurnol, 567
"In homage to my name, and nestled within the heart of our Nor, this venerable institution stands as a tribute to the valiant men and women of Eafira whose relentless endeavors were instrumental in unraveling the enigma of Magic. To all who aspire to delve into the secrets of this realm, to unearth novel wonders, and to enhance the very fabric of our existence: welcome home." -Engraving on the plaque on the doors of the College of Veleth.
"In the night, it all did start with grave-plundering dark, The wicked deed, barely seen, took folk unawares in a mark. So did our Nor, the hearth and home, vanish from sight. With strange magics and grim omens in the night, They rose from slumber, to march once more, 'tis the embering of Olnore's light." -Embering of Olnore, by Eldarin Vathyra, 12 3E
"In the core of the isle seen by the dead as Nummo, there arose a stirring of the dark arts of Velxus, the dead. Amidst the tempest of spirits surging over the vast seas, necromancers and purloined scholars stood in anticipation, holding their breath for the resurrection of their Syn. Their lifeless sovereign, who would encounter his kin turned into abomination. Ere long, the world shall shed tears for this transgression against the order of nature."
This is the third era of Qestrus, directly following the events of the Aeadin Invasion.
"And on the sixteenth day of the month of Sypheros, the radiant, distant star of Vhaodrra cast its luminous gaze upon the nascent realm of Eafira, heralding the foreboding portent cast upon Qestrus. Yet, in a secluded cabin raised upon untrodden soil, Enir, concealed as Hradrin, a companion to all, journeyed to the abode of Pyle, to bestow his divine blessings upon the newborn Ulthis." -Aegersol Codex, Book 1
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