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	The '''Lyras Cycle''' were the ~~events~~ which took place on the mainland provinces of [[Kermoria]] after the breaching of the [[Great Barrier]] from 393 to 397. The events pitched [[Lyras\|Lyras the Devourer]] against all of creation and the [[Immortals]], and also reinforced the importance of the gods and the position of the [[Cleric\|Cleric's Guild]].		The '''Lyras Cycle''' were the [[page type is::event]]s which took place on the mainland provinces of [[Kermoria]] after the breaching of the [[Great Barrier]] from 393 to 397. The events pitched [[Lyras\|Lyras the Devourer]] against all of creation and the [[Immortals]], and also reinforced the importance of the gods and the position of the [[Cleric\|Cleric's Guild]].

	Lyras, whose mistreatment as a child led her to become a [[necromancer]], razed the [[Prydaen]] and [[Rakash]] homelands but was sealed behind the Great Barrier until its fall. Wielding her dark powers she marched a vast army of various mindless undead creations across the fallen Barrier as well as specially powerful [[Risen]]. The governments of [[Forfedhdar]], [[Ilithi]], [[Zoluren]], and [[Therengia]] all reacted to this threat with force while [[Qi]] mostly remained silent; however, many of their warriors struck out on their own.		Lyras, whose mistreatment as a child led her to become a [[necromancer]], razed the [[Prydaen]] and [[Rakash]] homelands but was sealed behind the Great Barrier until its fall. Wielding her dark powers she marched a vast army of various mindless undead creations across the fallen Barrier as well as specially powerful [[Risen]]. The governments of [[Forfedhdar]], [[Ilithi]], [[Zoluren]], and [[Therengia]] all reacted to this threat with force while [[Qi]] mostly remained silent; however, many of their warriors struck out on their own.
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	At the appointed time, the people gathered together, some charging the orbs, others doing triage work, and an armed force to locate Lyras and her risen, engage them, and strike them down so that the rituals could be completed. The fighting forces met near [[Hibarnhvidar]], and Tachid was slain in the outer portions of the city, while Lyras was struck down near the ferry to [[Ain Ghazal]]. Sahfra mounted a foray on Crossing, and there was slain. Once they were all on the ground, the rituals began, and ended in success.<br>		At the appointed time, the people gathered together, some charging the orbs, others doing triage work, and an armed force to locate Lyras and her risen, engage them, and strike them down so that the rituals could be completed. The fighting forces met near [[Hibarnhvidar]], and Tachid was slain in the outer portions of the city, while Lyras was struck down near the ferry to [[Ain Ghazal]]. Sahfra mounted a foray on Crossing, and there was slain. Once they were all on the ground, the rituals began, and ended in success.<br>

			The Handmaiden to Ferdahl [[Aemmin]], [[Amaldriel\|Amaldriel Anduwenahle]], Chosen of [[Chadatru]], fell during the battle and walked the Starry Road.
⚫	Just after dawn on the 38th day of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Emerald Dolphin 397, The parted clouds became whole once again in the sky, and no remnant of Lyras lies where the holy blaze has died down. Despite the departure of the lights, the world appeared noticeably brighter.<br>

		⚫	Just after dawn on the 38th day of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Emerald Dolphin 397, The parted clouds became whole once again in the sky, and no remnant of Lyras lies where the holy blaze has died down. Despite the departure of the lights, the world appeared noticeably brighter.<br>

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	The '''Lyras Cycle''' were the events which took place on the mainland provinces of [[Kermoria]] after the breaching of the [[Great Barrier]] from 393 to ?. The events pitched [[Lyras\|Lyras the Devourer]] against all of creation and the [[Immortals]], and also reinforced the importance of the gods and the position of the [[Cleric\|Cleric's Guild]].		The '''Lyras Cycle''' were the events which took place on the mainland provinces of [[Kermoria]] after the breaching of the [[Great Barrier]] from 393 to 397. The events pitched [[Lyras\|Lyras the Devourer]] against all of creation and the [[Immortals]], and also reinforced the importance of the gods and the position of the [[Cleric\|Cleric's Guild]].

	Lyras, whose mistreatment as a child led her to become a [[necromancer]], razed the [[Prydaen]] and [[Rakash]] homelands but was sealed behind the Great Barrier until its fall. Wielding her dark powers she marched a vast army of various mindless undead creations across the fallen Barrier as well as specially powerful [[Risen]]. The governments of [[Forfedhdar]], [[Ilithi]], [[Zoluren]], and [[Therengia]] all reacted to this threat with force while [[Qi]] mostly remained silent; however, many of their warriors struck out on their own.		Lyras, whose mistreatment as a child led her to become a [[necromancer]], razed the [[Prydaen]] and [[Rakash]] homelands but was sealed behind the Great Barrier until its fall. Wielding her dark powers she marched a vast army of various mindless undead creations across the fallen Barrier as well as specially powerful [[Risen]]. The governments of [[Forfedhdar]], [[Ilithi]], [[Zoluren]], and [[Therengia]] all reacted to this threat with force while [[Qi]] mostly remained silent; however, many of their warriors struck out on their own.
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	After Sorvendig's Stand, Lyras and her risen became somewhat dormant, though the undead remained upon the roads. Around the month of Shorka the Cobra, 397 AV, there was an awakening and resurgence of the undead hordes and her risen, Tachid and Sahfra, began raids up and down the mainland.<br>		After Sorvendig's Stand, Lyras and her risen became somewhat dormant, though the undead remained upon the roads. Around the month of Shorka the Cobra, 397 AV, there was an awakening and resurgence of the undead hordes and her risen, Tachid and Sahfra, began raids up and down the mainland.<br>

	Meanwhile, the Temple had been busy on a plan to bring about the end to the Lyras threat, and unveiled it to the people late in the month. It involved special rituals tapping the power of the orbs in the temple, and a fighting force to strike down the risen and then Lyras.<br>		Meanwhile, the Temple Clerics and Empaths had been busy on a plan to bring about the end to the Lyras threat, and unveiled it to the people late in the month. It involved special rituals tapping the power of the orbs in the temple, and a fighting force to strike down the risen and then Lyras.<br>

	At the appointed time, the people gathered together, some charging the orbs, others doing triage work, and an armed force to locate Lyras and her risen, engage them, and strike them down so that the rituals could be completed. The fighting forces met near [[Hibarnhvidar]], and Tachid was slain in the outer portions of the city, while Lyras was struck down near the ferry to [[Ain Ghazal]]. Sahfra mounted a foray on Crossing, and there was slain. Once they were all on the ground, the rituals began, and ended in success.<br>		At the appointed time, the people gathered together, some charging the orbs, others doing triage work, and an armed force to locate Lyras and her risen, engage them, and strike them down so that the rituals could be completed. The fighting forces met near [[Hibarnhvidar]], and Tachid was slain in the outer portions of the city, while Lyras was struck down near the ferry to [[Ain Ghazal]]. Sahfra mounted a foray on Crossing, and there was slain. Once they were all on the ground, the rituals began, and ended in success.<br>

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	A set of necromantic symbols were discovered in the [[Crossing]] on 4 Nissa (day 364) 394 containing a message meant for aspiring necromancers to understand. The famed necromancer expert [[Zamidren\|Zamidren Book]] studied the symbols to discern their meaning and came to the conclusion that they read like a letter, one which would direct the aspirant to the [[Dirge]] crematorium for further training. He asked those in attendance to find Khurek and investigate the area along with him. Upon arrival a similar symbol to those in the Crossing was found along with a man named [[Kalavuul]]. Aglow with reddish-black lines and a green eye, there was no doubt that he was the necromancer behind the symbols. Khurek quickly fell him with his axe and took his body back to the High Temple for interrogation.		A set of necromantic symbols were discovered in the [[Crossing]] on 4 Nissa (day 364) 394 containing a message meant for aspiring necromancers to understand. The famed necromancer expert [[Zamidren\|Zamidren Book]] studied the symbols to discern their meaning and came to the conclusion that they read like a letter, one which would direct the aspirant to the [[Dirge]] crematorium for further training. He asked those in attendance to find Khurek and investigate the area along with him. Upon arrival a similar symbol to those in the Crossing was found along with a man named [[Kalavuul]]. Aglow with reddish-black lines and a green eye, there was no doubt that he was the necromancer behind the symbols. Khurek quickly fell him with his axe and took his body back to the High Temple for interrogation.

			==The Final Battle - Lyras' Demise==
			After Sorvendig's Stand, Lyras and her risen became somewhat dormant, though the undead remained upon the roads. Around the month of Shorka the Cobra, 397 AV, there was an awakening and resurgence of the undead hordes and her risen, Tachid and Sahfra, began raids up and down the mainland.<br>

			Meanwhile, the Temple had been busy on a plan to bring about the end to the Lyras threat, and unveiled it to the people late in the month. It involved special rituals tapping the power of the orbs in the temple, and a fighting force to strike down the risen and then Lyras.<br>

			At the appointed time, the people gathered together, some charging the orbs, others doing triage work, and an armed force to locate Lyras and her risen, engage them, and strike them down so that the rituals could be completed. The fighting forces met near [[Hibarnhvidar]], and Tachid was slain in the outer portions of the city, while Lyras was struck down near the ferry to [[Ain Ghazal]]. Sahfra mounted a foray on Crossing, and there was slain. Once they were all on the ground, the rituals began, and ended in success.<br>

			Just after dawn on the 38th day of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Emerald Dolphin 397, The parted clouds became whole once again in the sky, and no remnant of Lyras lies where the holy blaze has died down. Despite the departure of the lights, the world appeared noticeably brighter.<br>


	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	Gurglesnout was obliterated with little fanfare at the [[Lyras Cycle#Battle of Darkstone\|Battle of Darkstone]] on 25 Moliko 394.		Gurglesnout was obliterated with little fanfare at the [[Lyras Cycle#Battle of Darkstone\|Battle of Darkstone]] on 25 Moliko 394.

			Tachid was slain in the final battle 38 Shorka, 397.
	Tachid is still active.

			Sahfra as slain in the final battle 38 Shorka, 397.
	Sahfra is still active.

	==Mindless Minions==		==Mindless Minions==

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	==Temple's Response to Necromancy==		==Temple's Response to Necromancy==

	Having decided that necromancy was on the rise combined with the fears of collusion with Lyras the [[~~cleric~~\|Cleric High Council]] appointed [[Khurek\|Inquisitor Khurek]] to scourge the taint from the lands. Once permission was secured from the provincial leaders he detained and questioned individuals from lowly citizens to members of court throughout the lands. While few questioned his motives, many found his means distasteful and quickly landed themselves in jail at best or were sent to his dungeon where they were tortured. Those that survived the ordeal were often times left with a magical brand that defied conventional empathic healing.		Having decided that necromancy was on the rise combined with the fears of collusion with Lyras the [[Cleric Council\|Cleric High Council]] appointed [[Khurek\|Inquisitor Khurek]] to scourge the taint from the lands. Once permission was secured from the provincial leaders he detained and questioned individuals from lowly citizens to members of court throughout the lands. While few questioned his motives, many found his means distasteful and quickly landed themselves in jail at best or were sent to his dungeon where they were tortured. Those that survived the ordeal were often times left with a magical brand that defied conventional empathic healing.

	Undoubtedly the temple will remain vigilant for necromancy many years after the fall of Lyras so as to avoid another such occurrence.		Undoubtedly the temple will remain vigilant for necromancy many years after the fall of Lyras so as to avoid another such occurrence.

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	===Mindless Minions===		==Mindless Minions==

	Lyras' mundane creations were primarily reanimated Prydaen and Rakash, but some were vicious machinations of many bits and pieces of flesh. The following are a small sampling of her army.		Lyras' mundane creations were primarily reanimated Prydaen and Rakash, but some were vicious machinations of many bits and pieces of flesh. The following are a small sampling of her army.

	~~====~~[[Gestalt Draugen]]~~====~~		'''[[Gestalt Draugen]]'''

	Elongated, blood-tainted bones bound with a lattice of resinous ligament concoct what appears to be a horrific hybrid of canine and feline forms. Most lethal attributes of both have been picked out and combined into an indefatigable killing machine, replete with scythe-like claws and razor teeth. The abomination stands seven-feet tall and moves bipedally with some degree of cunning, slinking from shadow to shadow. Its Necromantic animating force has manifested as a bilious green phosphorescence which gleams from within its bones.		Elongated, blood-tainted bones bound with a lattice of resinous ligament concoct what appears to be a horrific hybrid of canine and feline forms. Most lethal attributes of both have been picked out and combined into an indefatigable killing machine, replete with scythe-like claws and razor teeth. The abomination stands seven-feet tall and moves bipedally with some degree of cunning, slinking from shadow to shadow. Its Necromantic animating force has manifested as a bilious green phosphorescence which gleams from within its bones.

	~~====~~[[Amalgamated Fleshreaper]]~~====~~		'''[[Amalgamated Fleshreaper]]'''

	A hideous amalgam of shattered, twisted, and fused bone, the fearsome hulk before you rises to the height of several Gor'Togs. Clearly no natural beast possesses a skeletal structure as horrific as this - with uneven limbs formed of irregular, contorted lengths of flesh-stripped bone. Its claws are incongruent and jagged, bearing the unmistakable crimson stain of dried blood. Only a Necromancer of considerable power and vileness could meld the deceased bodies of so many beasts into such a horrific construct.		A hideous amalgam of shattered, twisted, and fused bone, the fearsome hulk before you rises to the height of several Gor'Togs. Clearly no natural beast possesses a skeletal structure as horrific as this - with uneven limbs formed of irregular, contorted lengths of flesh-stripped bone. Its claws are incongruent and jagged, bearing the unmistakable crimson stain of dried blood. Only a Necromancer of considerable power and vileness could meld the deceased bodies of so many beasts into such a horrific construct.

	~~====~~[[Unctuous Rakash Zombie]]~~====~~		'''[[Unctuous Rakash Zombie]]'''

	Mangy skin covers the Rakash zombie, tightly stretched over bone and rotting sinew. Despite the fact that its features are badly distended and bloated, the lupine nature of its former race in moonskin is evident. A stench of decay rises from the zombie, and flies swarm about every oozing orifice.		Mangy skin covers the Rakash zombie, tightly stretched over bone and rotting sinew. Despite the fact that its features are badly distended and bloated, the lupine nature of its former race in moonskin is evident. A stench of decay rises from the zombie, and flies swarm about every oozing orifice.

	~~====~~[[Preserved Zombified Prydaen]]~~====~~		'''[[Preserved Zombified Prydaen]]'''

	Mangy skin covers the zombified Prydaen, tightly stretched over bone and rotting sinew. Despite the fact that its features are badly distended and bloated, the feline nature of its former race is evident. A stench of decay rises from the Prydaen, and flies swarm about every oozing orifice.		Mangy skin covers the zombified Prydaen, tightly stretched over bone and rotting sinew. Despite the fact that its features are badly distended and bloated, the feline nature of its former race is evident. A stench of decay rises from the Prydaen, and flies swarm about every oozing orifice.
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	===Battle of Sorvendig's Stand===		===Battle of Sorvendig's Stand===

	''~~See~~ ~~also~~: [[Battle of Sorvendig's Stand]]''		''Main article: [[Battle of Sorvendig's Stand]]''

	The Battle of Sorvendig's Stand took place on 37 Moliko (day 276) 394 AV north of Hibarnhvidar between Lyras the Devourer and Prince Vorclaf of Zoluren. A vision was received by the Prince and he along with [[Burarm\|Guardsman Burarm]] and a group of fighters headed south. They engaged her in a hidden clearing near the Hawstkaal road containing an altar. Lyras was pressed during the battle that ensued and fell upon a usage of blood magic. This spell ripped a hole in the Plane of Abiding and the extra-planar demon behind her was felt by those present. With her power increased she directly battled Meraud through Vorclaf and was able to cause the god to retreat from his body. Left alone and powerless the Prince was slain with a stab to the heart. Lyras attempted to consume Vorclaf's soul, but the god was unwilling to allow her to have his champion and he returned to carry it to the Starry Road.		The Battle of Sorvendig's Stand took place on 37 Moliko (day 276) 394 AV north of Hibarnhvidar between Lyras the Devourer and Prince Vorclaf of Zoluren. A vision was received by the Prince and he along with [[Burarm\|Guardsman Burarm]] and a group of fighters headed south. They engaged her in a hidden clearing near the Hawstkaal road containing an altar. Lyras was pressed during the battle that ensued and fell upon a usage of blood magic. This spell ripped a hole in the Plane of Abiding and the extra-planar demon behind her was felt by those present. With her power increased she directly battled Meraud through Vorclaf and was able to cause the god to retreat from his body. Left alone and powerless the Prince was slain with a stab to the heart. Lyras attempted to consume Vorclaf's soul, but the god was unwilling to allow her to have his champion and he returned to carry it to the Starry Road.
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	Not long after the coming of Lyras, the guildleaders of the Barbarian guild became evenly split over what actions to take. The more active side composed of [[Anhh'shre]] and [[T'Kiel]], and lead by [[Mo]], advocated directly leading in the fights. The more conservative portion, composed of [[Stumara]], [[Tusfaov]], and led by [[Agonar]], held that the best work they could do would be to remain and train warriors to continue the fight. As they were evenly split, Agonar's vote was considered to be tie breaking, and the guildleaders stayed in their halls.		Not long after the coming of Lyras, the guildleaders of the Barbarian guild became evenly split over what actions to take. The more active side composed of [[Anhh'shre]] and [[T'Kiel]], and lead by [[Mo]], advocated directly leading in the fights. The more conservative portion, composed of [[Stumara]], [[Tusfaov]], and led by [[Agonar]], held that the best work they could do would be to remain and train warriors to continue the fight. As they were evenly split, Agonar's vote was considered to be tie breaking, and the guildleaders stayed in their halls.

	During one of the conversations, Agonar commented that if Mo could located [[Telfogli\|Telfogli Aldergold]], the second guildleader of the [[Steelclaw Clan]], then he would be willing to revisit the topic. Unsurprisingly, on 368th day of the year of the Golden Panther, 394, Mo left to begin his search, leaving his brother [[Les]] in charge of the Riverhaven guild.		During one of the conversations, Agonar commented that if Mo could located [[Telfogli\|Telfogli Aldergold]], the second guildleader of the [[Steelclaw Clan]], then he would be willing to revisit the topic.<ref>[[Post:Mo and Agonar's conversation in The Crossings - 6/13/2009 - 16:52:42]]</ref> Unsurprisingly, on 368th day of the year of the Golden Panther, 394, Mo left to begin his search, leaving his brother [[Les]] in charge of the Riverhaven guild.<ref>[[Post:Mo has left the building... - 7/10/2009 - 19:33:06]]</ref>

			==The Zoluren Letter==

			''Main article: [[Necromantic symbols#The Zoluren Letter]]

			A set of necromantic symbols were discovered in the [[Crossing]] on 4 Nissa (day 364) 394 containing a message meant for aspiring necromancers to understand. The famed necromancer expert [[Zamidren\|Zamidren Book]] studied the symbols to discern their meaning and came to the conclusion that they read like a letter, one which would direct the aspirant to the [[Dirge]] crematorium for further training. He asked those in attendance to find Khurek and investigate the area along with him. Upon arrival a similar symbol to those in the Crossing was found along with a man named [[Kalavuul]]. Aglow with reddish-black lines and a green eye, there was no doubt that he was the necromancer behind the symbols. Khurek quickly fell him with his axe and took his body back to the High Temple for interrogation.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	Unable to find a method of passing the Barrier herself Lyras accepted a deal from an [[Demon#Extra-Planar\|extra-planar demon]], and became something more than a necromancer after accepting this power and wished to destroy everything, including the very [[Plane of Abiding]]. On 22 Dolefaren 393, the Prydaen elders [[Balam]] and [[Felinda]] returned to the Wheel (a Prydaen euphemism for death), and the Barrier was greatly weakened. In this state, Lyras was apparently able to corrupt the Barrier and break through. Visions of undead streaming through this breach were seen by moon mages, and a month later her presence was first felt by attacks on the [[RanikMap122\|Great Salt Road]] near [[Hibarnhvidar]]. These initial volleys of undead were launched from a war camp that was setup not far on the [[~~Kormoria~~\|~~Kormorian~~]] side of the Barrier. Of note among these waves were the lost [[L'Karm]] members who ventured with [[Ralel]] to the Barrier years before. These elves were quickly slain and some were able to obtain rings bearing their mark.		Unable to find a method of passing the Barrier herself Lyras accepted a deal from an [[Demon#Extra-Planar\|extra-planar demon]], and became something more than a necromancer after accepting this power and wished to destroy everything, including the very [[Plane of Abiding]]. On 22 Dolefaren (day 271) 393, the Prydaen elders [[Balam]] and [[Felinda]] returned to the Wheel (a Prydaen euphemism for death), and the Barrier was greatly weakened. In this state, Lyras was apparently able to corrupt the Barrier and break through. Visions of undead streaming through this breach were seen by moon mages, and a month later her presence was first felt by attacks on the [[RanikMap122\|Great Salt Road]] near [[Hibarnhvidar]]. These initial volleys of undead were launched from a war camp that was setup not far on the [[Kermoria\|Kermorian]] side of the Barrier. Of note among these waves were the lost [[L'Karm]] members who ventured with [[Ralel]] to the Barrier years before. These elves were quickly slain and some were able to obtain rings bearing their mark.

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