Heroan5622 Posted March 25, 2025 Report Posted March 25, 2025 March 20, 2025 Three years ago, the elite warriors known as the Forlorn Hope launched a devastating assault on Solstice, targeting both Castle Black—the Blackguard's stronghold—and the nearby Wizards' Tower, home to the esteemed Wizards' Guild. The Blackguard forces were decimated, and the Wizards' Guild suffered significant losses, though their tower remained intact. In the aftermath, the once-thriving town of Solstice lay in ruins, its infrastructure crippled and its population drastically reduced. Survivors faced the monumental task of rebuilding their homes, fortifications, and community structures—a process that remains ongoing. Sorin, a former Blackguard commander, has been rallying the scattered remnants of his order, focusing on restoring the town's defenses. But he knows his time as leader is nearing its end. He seeks a worthy successor—someone with the strength, strategy, and vision to rebuild the Blackguard into something greater than before. Similarly, Noctis, a prominent mage within the Wizards' Guild, has worked tirelessly to preserve and restore the guild’s arcane traditions. Yet he, too, is ready to step aside. He believes new leadership is necessary to guide the guild into the future and is searching for someone who can bear the weight of its legacy. As a new adventurer arriving in Solstice, you find a community still in the throes of recovery and two influential figures looking to pass the torch. Whether you assist Sorin in fortifying the town’s defenses, support Noctis in revitalizing the Wizards' Guild, or carve your own path in the rebuilding of Solstice, your actions may shape not only the town’s future but also determine who will rise to lead its defenders and scholars into a new era. In the ever-shifting tapestry of Solstice’s history, the Forlorn have been an enduring presence—a dark, persistent force whose origins stretch back into the mists of forgotten eras. Recent whispers tell of a newly uncovered stronghold, a minor outpost steeped in grim mystery, discovered some 10,000 blocks east of Solstice. Though not the heart of their power, this relic stands as a testament to the long, shadowed legacy of the Forlorn. Within its timeworn walls lie forbidden relics and remnants of arcane rites, the echoes of ancient, corrupted practices. The outpost is not abandoned; it is fiercely defended by zealous acolytes and dark guardians, whose unwavering devotion to the cult’s creed fortifies its every crumbling corridor. Eldritch wards and hidden traps mark the perimeters, ensuring that only the bold—or the foolish—might hope to breach its defenses. Now, as Solstice labors to reclaim its former glory, its people face a crossroads. The history of the Solstice is still being written, and every new adventurer has the opportunity to etch their own legacy upon this unfolding saga. Will you be among those who dare to confront the defended outpost, unravel its secrets, and forge a future where the lingering shadow of the Forlorn is finally dispelled? [1:58 AM] "Upon awaking you're not entirely sure where you are, or more importantly who you are. It seems the only personal effects in your possession are the clothes on your back. Your surroundings are almost startling, you seem to be in a cave...but are you really alone? Etchings of ornate symbols, and worn tapestry adorn the walls. Near the entrance of the cave there is a warning scratched into the limestone that appears to be left by someone here before you. Though it is hard to read, you are able to discern the following message and coordinates." "HARK TRAVELER- DANGER! FORLORN HOPE DWELLING! TRAVEL WEST SWFTLY... -19505, -355"
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