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Yes, something funky's going on,
for sure. Heard Recently in Dereth
The winds momentarily gust and howl, and through the blustering noise strange
laughter may be discerned: high-pitched, thin, shrill, child-like, with an edge of cruel
and twisted steel. A shadow seems to pass across the face of the sun. A presence has
arrived in Dereth but soon the sensation passes. (March 10, 2000)
Tension seems to run like a current through the
ground; the air tingles with sudden foreboding. Somewhere, a dark presence
has arrived.
Like a silent black liquid, it flows up into Dereth, bringing the
smell of decay and death. The impression fades quickly, and all is normal
once again.
(March 16, 2000)
If not for the slight change in the pressure of the air, the arrival
of the third presence might not have been noticed. Yet the world seems just
a little darker now. (March 24, 2000)
Actual Size!
Tales of Recent Abductions
Several travelers tell tales of being abducted into the Shadow
Spires and being interrogated by a disembodied shrill voice. Read a few accounts here:
The Abduction of Krltplps
http://acvault.ign.com/features/specials/darkness/abducted.shtm
The Abduction of Amber Starfire
A thin, shrill voice speaks: "Little child, I have brought you here to
answer my questions. Afterwards perhaps i shall let you free again."
The shrill voice says, "Have the Olthoi destroyed any of the menhir rings,
little child?"
You say,"Not that i know of."
The shrill voice says,"Frore. Within Frore the creatures of rotting flesh
scurried like starved rats. Were they of Rytheran, or not? Answer me!"
You say,"Yes"
The shrill voice says," where is Hamud ibn Rafik?"
You say," I beleave that he is missing, if not perished."
The shrill voice says,"From here, we have quite a vantage point over that
quaint little town."
An almost merry chuckle echos from the walls, and you hear the question:
"Now then, little child, you know there are six Spire for six towns. Which
of those six towns would you like to see destroyed?"
You say,"I would like to see Tou Tou destroyed."
The shrill voice says,"You make a good little child. I approve."
The shrill voice says," Go! We shall deal with you later."
The Abduction of Abrim
http://www.integraservices.com/abrim/
A Quiet Presence has teleported you
A quiet voice filters through the chamber, "You are here to answer my
questions."
Abrim looks around brazenly
The quiet voice says, "That rotting fool Geraine. Have you heard aught of
him?"
You say, "Why should I answer?"
The quiet voice says, "Do not try me."
You say, "why is Germaine important to you?"
The quiet voice says, "That rotting fool Geraine. Have you heard aught of
him?"
You say, "perhaps I have"
You say, "Come out where I can see you, quiet one"
The quiet voice says, "We shall root out that Olthoi-fearing Asheron soon
enough. He has sent his magic out upon the wind. Has he contacted you?"
You say, "Mayhaps, his magic is great indeed"
The quiet voice says, "You tire me"
You say, "you have waited this long for answers..."
You say, "it won't be much longer, will it?"
The quiet voice says, "What do you know of the magic that protects the
towns?"
You say, "Yes, Asheron protects us still"
The quiet voice says, "Surely you must have heard already that you might be
asked this question."
The quiet voice says, "Of the six towns we watch over, which would you see
destroyed?"
You say, "Yes, the "others" were asked that question, I would see none
destroyed"
The quiet voice says, "We shall swallow you into darkness"
You say, "No, we shall resist, and overcome"
The quiet voice says, "Go"
A Quiet Presence has teleported you
The Abduction of Forlong
A Quiet Presence has teleported you
A quiet voice filters through the chamber, "You are here to answer my
questions."
The quiet voice says, "What do you know of the magic that protects the
towns?"
You say, "I know nothing of that magic"
The quiet voice says, "We shall root out that Olthoi-fearing Asheron soon
enough. He has sent his magic out upon the wind. Has he contacted you?"
You say, "Not yet has he"
The quiet voice says, "Where is Elysa Strathler?"
You say, "I do not know the name or where he/she is"
The quiet voice says, "Surely you must have heard already that you might be
asked this question."
The quiet voice says, "Of the six towns we watch over, which would you see
destroyed?"
You say, "I have heard of this, but still have never heard the name"
You say, "Cragstone"
The quiet voice says, "You have been useful."
The quiet voice says, "Go." , A Quiet Presence has teleported you
The Abduction of Yobe the Mage
http://www2.oogles.org/abduction/
A Cold Presence has teleported you
A low voice resounds in the chamber: "You are here to answer my questions,
small one. It is not my idea to let you live, but I will do so for now.
unless you try my patience."
You say, "Yes sir"
The low voice says, "Where hides that pathetic coward Asheron?"
You say, "I have seeked him, but not found him, oh mighty"
The low voice says, "Who amongst you little beings is most powerful?"
You say, "Probably lakeon, or Areia"
You say, "they are the highest levels"
The low voice says, "Where is that little wench Elysa Strathelar?"
You say, "I do not know, but rumors of her being in Holtburg have surfaced"
The low voice says, "The roads of your wretched village lie below."
You say, "I can see them"
The low voice speaks: "Of those six towns with our lovely spires near them,
which would you like to see destroyed?"
You say, "Qualbar"
The low voice says, "You have shown appropriate submission, little one."
A Cold Presence has teleported you
Maggie checks out the Cragstone Spire.
Spire Locations
MAP -
http://www.curiousdead.acguilds.com/ |
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Cragstone |
24.5N, 48.9E |
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Desert Spire (East of Tufa) |
14.2S, 17.7E |
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Eastham |
17.9N, 62.6E |
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Forest Spire (North of Zaikhal) |
43.8N, 0.8E
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Khayyaban |
48.6S, 25.2E |
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Mountain Spire (SW of Kara) |
85.9S, 39.7E |
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North Direlands |
20.2N, 71.2W
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Obsidian Spire |
61.6S, 70.9W |
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Sawato |
29.5S, 59.3E |
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Swamp Spire (NW of Sawato) |
26.2S, 51.4E |
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Tou-Tou |
26.4S, 98.0 E
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Tufa |
13.8S, 3.9E |
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Wilderness Spire (Dungeon Nye) |
12.0N, 32.1E |
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Menhir Rings
The Abduction Tales make mention of Menhir Rings, large stone circles, such as
found on the top of Mt. Alphus, or outside Holtburg. The importance and significance of these rings has yet to be
discovered.
The Spires Alter
Mysterious portals open, allowing players to enter the spires and fight
the dreaded Shadow Army. Read about these new developments in the Thorns of the Hopeslayer
section! |
Stand underneath the spire to hear them pulsating.
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