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'''Dirge''' is currently a small desolate town with few shops and residents. In Imperial days Dirge was known as '''Darkstone''' and was the nearest major city to [[Throne City]], the capitol of the [[Empire of the Seven Pointed Star]]. Since those days the Empire has collapsed and in 277 [[AV]] the [[Greater Fist]] erupted and covered the city in lava and ash, killing most of its citizens and earning its new name of "Dirge."
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|province=Zoluren
|currency=Kronar
|pop=1,500
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|est=Imperial times, sometime prior to 500 BL
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|alt=Darkstone; Darkstone Town
|gov=Mayor [[Hunlynd]] Turmar
|deity=Botolf
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|warning=Lesser skeletons and corpse grubs ocassionaly roam near town square
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==Overview==
[[Image:DirgeIcon.jpg|left]]'''Darkstone''', now known as Dirge, was one of the most important cities of the [[Seven Starred Empire]] and had a trade road going directly to [[Throne City]]. Today, it is known as Dirge, following the explosion of the [[Greater Fist]] in 277 [[AV]], during which Darkstone and the [[Alshaerd]] estates were destroyed.<br>
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'''Description from <tt>HELP CITIES</tt>''': Dirge, or as it was once known, Darkstone Town, is now in a sad state of ruin and lawlessness due to volcanic activity in the not-too-distant past that wiped out direct caravan access to the town as well as most of its farmlands, productivity and population. Now mainly a hiding place for criminals, thieves and other ne'er-do-wells, few decent people ever make the arduous journey there. <br>
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'''Play.net Description''': Living in the shadow of active volcano Greater Fist, Dirge is a bleak grey city of stern, hardened, determined people. Yet underneath the ash and rubble lies a once-charming village waiting to be discovered.


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===Government, Politics, and Culture===
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'''Description from <tt>HELP CITIES</tt>''': Dirge, or as it was once known, Darkstone Town, is now in a sad state of ruin and lawlessness due to volcanic activity in the not-too-distant past that wiped out direct caravan access to the town as well as most of its farmlands, productivity and population. Now mainly a hiding place for criminals, thieves and other ne'er-do-wells, few decent people ever make the arduous journey there.
Part of the lands held by the [[Magen]] family of Zoluren nobility, Dirge is a town that embraces its many contradictions just as much as it does its status as part of the borderland between Zoluren and Therengia as well as that between the holdings of the Magen and the [[Turmar]]. Citizens of other parts of Zoluren and travelers from abroad often comment on the town's seeming disrepair and the overall harsh lifestyle lived by its inhabitants, frequently blaming the government for not intervening directly. However, the residents of Dirge will loudly state to anyone who bothers to talk to them instead of just about them that they are just fine, thank you. The town's culture has evolved to actively seek out and embrace hardship as a way of making itself stronger and more prepared to deal with whatever may come its way, and the citizens of Dirge seem to hold this as a point of pride. So much so, in fact, that they are at times somewhat dismissive of people who hail from elsewhere as being far too soft to truly understand the world.
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During the brief reign of Prince [[Sirolarn]], and part of the early reign of Prince [[Vorclaf]], Dirge was in part run by the [[Dirge Council]], which was formally led by [[Mordiazi]] Neus and other Adventurers. Inquisitor [[Anamir]] was the Prince's liasion to the Dirge Council during this time. The organization has since dissolved, and more traditional governmental oversight returned to the town. Outside of this brief anomaly, Dirge has been (and is currently) run by a mayor, who is appointed by the Magen family. The current mayor of Dirge is [[Hunlynd]] Turmar, a man with blood ties to both the Magen and their close neighbors, the Turmar.
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|'''Province:''' [[Zoluren]]
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|'''Currency:''' [[Kronar]]
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|'''Population:''' 1,500
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|'''Established:''' Imperial times, sometime prior to 500 BL
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|'''Alternate Names:''' Darkstone; Darkstone Town
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|'''Dominant Race/Guild:''' None
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|'''Governing Individual:''' Dirge Council
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|'''Guild Halls:''' None
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|'''Warnings:''' Lesser skeletons and corpse grubs ocassionaly roam near town square
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==Government, History, and Background==
Governed by the Dirge Council, which has been led by Moridazi Neus (player or NPC?) and by Player Characters.


Inquisitor [[Anamir]] was Prince [[Vorclaf]]'s liasion to the [[Dirge Council]].


When asked about the oft reported criminal element attracted to Dirge, Mayor Hunlynd will laugh and say that such rumors are exaggerated and mostly a product of outsiders misunderstanding and misinterpreting aspects of normal, law-abiding Dirge life.


===History===
===History===
*600 [[BL]] -- The reign of [[Qoemeth]] begins. When 25, Empress Qoemeth asked the Compact to open a tomb to the west of Darkstone which the War Mages couldn't get into. They did it and recovered some artifacts, the records of which have been lost.
*418 [[BL]] -- The [[Gorbesh]] occupy the Imperial City of Darkstone
*418 [[BL]] -- The [[Gorbesh]] occupy the Imperial City of Darkstone
*415 [[BL]] -- Emperor Vithwok of [[Kermoria]] leads an assault to retake Darkstone; the Gorbesh are victorious
*415 [[BL]] -- Emperor Vithwok of [[Kermoria]] leads an assault to retake Darkstone; the Gorbesh are victorious
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*303 [[AV]] -- Chelaemador Polibara, author of [[Gamgweth Grammar (book)|Gamgweth Grammar]] was born in Dirge
*303 [[AV]] -- Chelaemador Polibara, author of [[Gamgweth Grammar (book)|Gamgweth Grammar]] was born in Dirge



===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
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===Unique Shops and Services===
===Unique shops and services===
*Divorce Blades can be obtained from the acolyte in the tent inside the town's Temple of the Volcano.
*Divorce Blades can be obtained from the acolyte in the tent inside the town's Temple of the Volcano.
*[[Iron Mountain Weapons]] - Best storebought light-edged weapon for [[Backstab skill|backstabbing]], the stout short sword.
*[[Iron Mountain Weapons]] - Best storebought light-edged weapon for [[Backstab skill|backstabbing]], the stout short sword.
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===Shops===
===Shops===
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*[[Ahnglor's General Store]]
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*[[Darkstone Inn]]
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*[[Garn the Grocer]]
*[[Iron Mountain Weapons]]
*[[Scorched Earth]] - home fireplaces and stoves



===Bars, Inns, and Taverns===
===Bars, inns, and taverns===
*[[Darkstone Inn]]
*[[Darkstone Inn]]




===Prominent Hangouts===
===Prominent hangouts===


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==Important activities==

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==Important Activities==




===Favors===
===Favors===
Inside the gate of souls offers a [[Ushnish]] altar.
The nearest place to obtain Favors is the traditional [[Favor Orb]] location in the [[RanikMap3|Siergelde Ruins]] out the West Gate of [[The Crossing]] and can be redeemed in [[RanikMap2|The Crossing Temple]].



===Task Givers===
===Task givers===
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==Creatures:==
==Creatures==
*[[:Category:Dirge_Creatures|Creatures in and around Dirge]]
*[[:Category:Dirge_Creatures|Creatures in and around Dirge]]
*[[:Category:Gate_of_Souls_Creatures|Creatures in and around the Gate of Souls]]
*[[:Category:Gate_of_Souls_Creatures|Creatures in and around the Gate of Souls]]
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*[http://www.play.net/dr/info/geography/area.asp?area=55 Graphical Layout of Dirge]
*[http://www.play.net/dr/info/geography/area.asp?area=55 Graphical Layout of Dirge]
*[[RanikMap13|Dirge and Surrounds]]
*[[RanikMap13|Dirge and Surrounds]]
*[[:File:Darkstone_Dirge.jpg|Map of Darkstone and the Northern Trade Route by The Conciliar Government of Darkstone]]




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Dirge is believed to be the favored city of [[Botolf]], who frequently visits.
Dirge is believed to be the favored city of [[Botolf]], who frequently visits.


{{cat|Cities, Zoluren cities}}

[[category:Cities]][[category:Zoluren Cities]]

Latest revision as of 23:17, 5 October 2020

Dirge.jpg
Province: Zoluren
Currency: Kronar
Population: 1,500
Established: Imperial times, sometime prior to 500 BL
Alternate Names: Darkstone; Darkstone Town
Dominant Race: None
Dominant Guild: None
Government: Mayor Hunlynd Turmar
Guild Halls: None
Patron Deity: Botolf
Warnings: Lesser skeletons and corpse grubs ocassionaly roam near town square

Overview

DirgeIcon.jpg

Darkstone, now known as Dirge, was one of the most important cities of the Seven Starred Empire and had a trade road going directly to Throne City. Today, it is known as Dirge, following the explosion of the Greater Fist in 277 AV, during which Darkstone and the Alshaerd estates were destroyed.


Description from HELP CITIES: Dirge, or as it was once known, Darkstone Town, is now in a sad state of ruin and lawlessness due to volcanic activity in the not-too-distant past that wiped out direct caravan access to the town as well as most of its farmlands, productivity and population. Now mainly a hiding place for criminals, thieves and other ne'er-do-wells, few decent people ever make the arduous journey there.

Play.net Description: Living in the shadow of active volcano Greater Fist, Dirge is a bleak grey city of stern, hardened, determined people. Yet underneath the ash and rubble lies a once-charming village waiting to be discovered.

Government, Politics, and Culture

Part of the lands held by the Magen family of Zoluren nobility, Dirge is a town that embraces its many contradictions just as much as it does its status as part of the borderland between Zoluren and Therengia as well as that between the holdings of the Magen and the Turmar. Citizens of other parts of Zoluren and travelers from abroad often comment on the town's seeming disrepair and the overall harsh lifestyle lived by its inhabitants, frequently blaming the government for not intervening directly. However, the residents of Dirge will loudly state to anyone who bothers to talk to them instead of just about them that they are just fine, thank you. The town's culture has evolved to actively seek out and embrace hardship as a way of making itself stronger and more prepared to deal with whatever may come its way, and the citizens of Dirge seem to hold this as a point of pride. So much so, in fact, that they are at times somewhat dismissive of people who hail from elsewhere as being far too soft to truly understand the world.


During the brief reign of Prince Sirolarn, and part of the early reign of Prince Vorclaf, Dirge was in part run by the Dirge Council, which was formally led by Mordiazi Neus and other Adventurers. Inquisitor Anamir was the Prince's liasion to the Dirge Council during this time. The organization has since dissolved, and more traditional governmental oversight returned to the town. Outside of this brief anomaly, Dirge has been (and is currently) run by a mayor, who is appointed by the Magen family. The current mayor of Dirge is Hunlynd Turmar, a man with blood ties to both the Magen and their close neighbors, the Turmar.


When asked about the oft reported criminal element attracted to Dirge, Mayor Hunlynd will laugh and say that such rumors are exaggerated and mostly a product of outsiders misunderstanding and misinterpreting aspects of normal, law-abiding Dirge life.

History

  • 600 BL -- The reign of Qoemeth begins. When 25, Empress Qoemeth asked the Compact to open a tomb to the west of Darkstone which the War Mages couldn't get into. They did it and recovered some artifacts, the records of which have been lost.
  • 418 BL -- The Gorbesh occupy the Imperial City of Darkstone
  • 415 BL -- Emperor Vithwok of Kermoria leads an assault to retake Darkstone; the Gorbesh are victorious
  • 411 BL -- Gnomic prophets decree that the Bloodworm Comet will soon fill the skies again
  • 411 BL -- Admiral Xireshi is ordered to return to Albaria will all haste, withdrawing from Darkstone
  • 239 BL -- Darkstone falls to Teiro during the Resistance War
  • 236 BL -- Darkstone is taken by Lanival during the Resistance War.
  • In 106 AV Zoluren and Therengia fall into dipute over the borders of their provinces. This becomes known as the Faldesu Conflict and fighting erupts near Sicle Grove. A summit is held in Darkstone which results in a successful treaty.

Landmarks

  • Temple of the Volcano


Unique shops and services

  • Divorce Blades can be obtained from the acolyte in the tent inside the town's Temple of the Volcano.
  • Iron Mountain Weapons - Best storebought light-edged weapon for backstabbing, the stout short sword.
  • Prayer Beads available near Temple


Shops

Bars, inns, and taverns


Prominent hangouts

Important activities

Favors

Inside the gate of souls offers a Ushnish altar.

Task givers

Task Giver Location Task Types
None currently


Quests

Creatures


Maps


Scripts


Miscellaneous

Dirge is believed to be the favored city of Botolf, who frequently visits.

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