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| ''Material retrieved from original Zone caches available at http://web.archive.org.
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| ''Original Link (now dead) - <nowiki>http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/ASHEportalarchive.asp</nowiki>
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| <font color=#FFFFFF><big>'''The Mysterious Portals Archive'''</big></font>
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| | ''High atop a crumbling hillside, a vagabond thief leaned against his walking stick. At long last, he stood within sight of his destination, the town of Arwic. Before heading into town, the vagabond spared a look back at the impressive peaks of the Lost Wish Range; the bandage wrapping his head attested to his difficult journey through the mountains.''<br><br>''He winced, remembering in particular his encounter with the Copper Golem.''
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| ''And yet -- despite the trials, the vagabond had seen many a fine sight on his journeys. Bizarre, to be sure . . . but fine, indeed. He patted his belt pouch, checking to make sure the chunk of red jade was still there. At Arwic, hopefully, he could trade the gemstone for much needed provisions. Excellent lockpicks, for instance. The vagabond started down the hill...
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| <font color=#FFFFFF>'''Mysterious Portals:'''</font>
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| The following selections have added to the lore and mystery surrounding the world that is Dereth. Adventurers, seeking knowledge of this world they plan to explore -- and to conquer -- would do well to begin their search here.
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| [[Petroglyphs|<font color=#FFFFCC>Petroglyphs</font>]]
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| [[Nimbus of Many Colors|<font color=#FFFFCC>Nimbus of Many Colors</font>]]
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| [[The Festival Stones|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Festival Stones</font>]]
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| [[The Sentinel Skulls|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Sentinel Skulls</font>]]
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| [[Flowers from Another World|<font color=#FFFFCC>Flowers from Another World</font>]]
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| [[The Lost Light|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Lost Light</font>]]
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| [[The Dreadful Pact|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Dreadful Pact</font>]]
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| [[Arrival from Portal Space|<font color=#FFFFCC>Arrival from Portal Space</font>]]
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| [[The Stony Stare|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Stony Stare</font>]]
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| [[The Crater Lake|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Crater Lake</font>]]
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| [[The Direlights|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Direlights</font>]]
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| [[Figure on the Throne|<font color=#FFFFCC>Figure on the Throne</font>]]
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| <font color=#FFFFFF>'''Featured Lore:'''</font>
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| [[Queen in the Storm|<font color=#FFFFCC>Queen in the Storm</font>]] High Queen Elysa pushed aside the velvet curtain and stepped out onto the balcony. The day would bring its share of visitors, both to her chamber and her memory.
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| [[Blaylock's Folly|<font color=#FFFFCC>Blaylock's Folly</font>]] A handful of pyreals scattered onto the table, rousing Hibdin from an ale-induced dream. “Whadaya want?” he slurred and wiped a line of drool away with an unsteady hand.
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| [[The Eyes of a Child|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Eyes of a Child</font>]] Seven years had passed since the Olthoi queen was killed, since Elysa had lost Thorsten, since Borelean had lost his unknown father.
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| [[Completely Hollow|<font color=#FFFFCC>Completely Hollow</font>]] A tale of meetings and exchanges made, and of unexpected payment. The Virindi continue work on their treacherous Minions.
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| [[Scalpel|<font color=#FFFFCC>Scalpel</font>]] “I have always considered myself a rational and insightful man, but the events of this day have altered that belief in a way that I never thought possible.”
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| [[Blood Brothers|<font color=#FFFFCC>Blood Brothers</font>]] As the island of Marae Lassel is explored, strange companionships are made along the way. In this case, an Isparian and his Tumerok guide.
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| [[Homestead|<font color=#FFFFCC>Homestead</font>]] An account relating to the new housing appearing across Dereth.
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| [[Desinence|<font color=#FFFFCC>Desinence</font>]] A brief history pertaining to Marae Lassel.
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| [[The Brink of the Abyss|<font color=#FFFFCC>The Brink of the Abyss</font>]] In the continuation of this tale, a daring assault is made upon the Shadow Spires. However, can even one, or only one, be stopped?
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| [[Meditations on the Abyss|<font color=#FFFFCC>Meditations on the Abyss</font>]] In this story dealing with the Shadow creatures, a loremaster and his apprentices explore the riddle of the floating Spires.
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| [[Winter Festivals from Ispar|<font color=#FFFFCC>Winter Festivals from Ispar</font>]] While establishing your own seasonal traditions on Dereth, you might consider these celebrations from the world left behind.
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| [[Journal from Frore|<font color=#FFFFCC>Journal from Frore</font>]] A letter taken from one of the Gelidites reveals much about their history and sinister plans.
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| [[Category:Internet Lore Article]]
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