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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."
'''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 <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.
'''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.
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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==
==Government, History, and Background==
Governed by the Dirge Council, which has been led by Moridazi Neus (player or NPC?) and by Player Characters.
Governed by the Dirge Council, which has been led by Moridazi Neus (player or NPC?) and by Player Characters.

Revision as of 18:11, 28 October 2008

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.

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

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.


History

  • 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.

Kaerna village offers a Damaris altar.

You could also travel to crossing to gain a traditional Favor Orb location in the Siergelde Ruins out the West Gate of The Crossing and can be redeemed in The Crossing Temple.

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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