Editing Lugian Lore (section)

=== On Dereth ===
It is clear that the Empyreans already visited the world of the Lugians during the [[Hyrethis Eipoth]]<ref>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Ages of the Empyrean]]</ref> The portal to Tuu, home world of the Lugians, was opened. Empyrean researchers, concerned about the size and aggressiveness of the world's inhabitants, use spells to disguise themselves.<ref name=HistoryIV/>

In PY 11, in the mountains of southern Osteth, Lugian miners discover veins of the magically inert ore [[Chorizite]], which they use to fashion powerful weapons. Items constructed from this ore are called "hollow" due to their ability to resist and cut through magical enchantments. <ref name=HistoryV>[[The History of Auberean/Volume V: New Arrivals (-540 to 13)]]</ref>

The titanic Lugian city of [[Linvak Tukal]] is completed high in the Linvak Mountains by Lord [[Kresovus]]' clan, which had risen to become the most powerful Lugian clan in the years following their arrival on Dereth.<ref name=HistoryV/> 

Seeing the power of this clan, the [[Virindi]] approach Kresovus with an offer of vast power in exchange for Chorizite to use in their experiments. But Kresovus refuses and proposes to the council of clans that an agreement be reached with the [[Isparian]]s to resist any Virindi efforts to seize the mines. Some of the clans violently disagree, the most vocal of which are the clans responsible for the mines, since they have borne the brunt of Isparian Chorizite raids. The Virindi approach these rebel clans and suggest that, in exchange for Chorizite, they will provide the rebels with a means to overthrow Lord Kresovus. These clans agree and establish a siege camp around Linvak Tukal, waiting for their Virindi allies to provide the means to breech the city's defenses.<ref name=HistoryV/> 

After months of delay, the Virindi allies of the rebel Lugian Raiders provide the means to breech Linvak Tukal's defenses. In a series of pitched battles, Lord Kresovus' clan and other allied clans hold off the rebel attacks. However, one rebel raiding party is able to break through the city's defenses long enough to steal sacred artifacts brought from Tuu. Isparians travelers who brave the rebel picket lines to enter Linvak Tukal are welcomed to the town by Lord Kresovus. Those Isparians who wish to help the besieged Lugians are told of the missing artifacts and eventually are able to retrieve them from the rebel encampments scattered throughout the southern mountains.<ref name=HistoryV/>

With the activities of the Renegade, or Gotrok Lugians increasing, Kresovus allied himself with the Isparians led by [[Elysa Strathelar]] and the Aun Tumeroks of [[Timaru]]. This culminated in the founding of the city of [[Candeth Keep]], where the three races lived and worked together.<ref>2003/06 [[Heart of Woe]] - [[Town Founder#Lore & Dialog]]</ref><ref>2003/06 [[Heart of Woe]] - [[Announcements - 2003/06 - Heart of Woe#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref> He employed several activities to counteract the plans of the Renegades.<ref>2004-09 [[A Small Victory]] - [[Royal Guard Gabrielle#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>

Since that time, the alliance between the lugians associated with Kresovus, the Aun Tumerok of [[Timaru]] and [[New Aluvia]] only grew stronger, and the lugians have acted as advisors of [[Elysa Strathelar]] ever since. <ref>2002/09 [[Verdict]] - [[Announcements - 2002/09 - Verdict#Part 5|Teaser Part 5]]</ref><ref>2003/03 [[A Perfect Paradox]] - [[Announcements - 2003/03 - A Perfect Paradox#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref><ref>2004/05 [[Mired Hearts]] - [[Announcements - 2004/05 - Mired Hearts#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref>

Later on, Lord Kresovus bid the Archmage [[Kifandal the Imbuer|Kifandal]] to open a portal to Linvak Tukal at the base of their citadel as a welcoming gesture to his allies. <ref>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[A New Threat#Town Crier Rumors|Town Crier Rumors]]</ref>