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We know little of the daily life of the Falatacot, whether they had an empire or any sort of ruling structures is unknown. The fragments that have passed to us via Shadow visions and mentions of them in other works imply that they were considered less sophisticated in comparison to other Empyrean cultures and may have been what we consider tribal in nature. The most important people in the Falatacot civilization appear to be those that were called Witches, although that term may have been an insult coined by later cultures. These women seemed to possess great power and abilities to see the future. The Witches were also held in high regard, which may imply that the Falatacot was a matriarchal society. Their worship of the Old Ones led to a closer tie to the planet through a mastery of Geomancy, and, while later cultures may have had some Geomantic abilities, no culture matched the Falatacot’s skill in the art. The Falatacot also seemed to have knowledge of the uses of herbs and potions, as later in Dereth’s history, it is recorded that the Dericost Lady Aerfalle was able to create a potion to have Lady Raina fall in love with Smith Hare Aralea using the Falatacot arts. They also used these arts to make fungal potions, and using these along with a practice of ritual blood letting, to induce prophetic ecstasies. A view of one of these prophetic sessions has been revealed in a Shadow vision, which shows three witches in a mire with feathers and beads woven into their hair.
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== History ==


Their Legacy
=== Early History ===
The most important artifacts left by the Falatacot appear to be two books, the Uotecatl Ceqt of Nahouhnztl and the Book of Eibhil, and the prophetic “Sendings” that later Empyrean cultures looked to. We know little of what the Uotecatl Ceqt of Nahouhnztl or the Book of Eibhil contained, other than the rituals performed by the Falatacot and information handed down about the Old Ones and their art of Geomancy. It is probable that the rituals for becoming undead that were later used by the Dericost had their basis in these works. We know even less about the Sendings or even what the word “Sending” implies. Some have felt the each Sending is a specific event all relating to one subject, perhaps the Great Master or the coming of Darkness, and that the Falatacot Witches foretold each of the Sendings. Others have felt that the Sendings are simply great prophecies relating to numerous events that would affect the world of Auberean. Perhaps both interpretations are partly correct. We do know there are at least four Sendings and what two of the sendings refer to, at least in part. The Second Sending seems to refer to the rise of the Hopeslayer and the Fourth Sending seems to refer to the return of the Hopeslayer, indicating the process of his release would begin at the city of Frore.
The Falatacot existed on a continent that [[Geraine IV]] later states is located beyond the western sea.<ref>2002/09 [[Verdict]] - [[Decrepit Tome]]</ref> The occupation of lands to the west is again mentioned by [[Gaerlan]]: Far to the west, beyond the scope of Ireth Lassel they erected their homes, secluded, removed and all together separate.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>


Texts also seem to indicate that the Falatacot believed every use of magic had a consequence, and every use must be balanced against that consequence. We do not know how they came to hold this belief, although it is possible it came from their worship of the Old Ones. While later Empyreans seemed to largely ignore this belief, small groups did hold on to it, some even becoming powerful mages. One such mage was Lady Adja, who was a member of the Council of Five and gave her life trapping the Hopeslayer 3,000 years ago. Others continued her legacy and some of the Falatacot thinking at the Ithaenc Cathedral, calling themselves Adjanites. They held these beliefs about the use of mana and that the Earth, Sky, and Stars were all of equal importance in things spiritual.
The Falatacot were driven to [[Killiakta]] by [[Yalain]], [[Haebrous]], and [[Dericost]]. It is on Killiata where they first heard the pulse of the [[Blood of the World]]; where they ceased to be wanderers, and became the Keepers of Creation; where they became the blessed servants of the [[Wheel of All Things]].<ref name=WordsMatriarch>2006/11 [[Remembering the Past]] - [[Words of the High Matriarch]]</ref> They found that on [[Killiakta]], or Dereth, that mana was most concentrated, and plentiful.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>


Other scattered fragments of text seem to indicate that the Sclavus seen frequenting swampy areas are the creation of the Falatacot. Their presence at ruins that are likely Falatacot in origin provides credence to this. Unfortunately, we have been unable to discern any language used by the Sclavus, but it is evident they are intelligent. Their use of weapons and armor along with their use of magic proves this. It is hoped that some day we will be able to decipher the Sclavus language and find out their origin, or at least as they understand it.
The Falatacot, studied the art of Geomancy with an unquenchable thirst. They called upon the resonance that echoed from within the world at the structures erected in the time before.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>


A Fragmentary Past
They diverged into two branches: the [[Dark Falatacot]], dealing in the power of undead and corruption in service to the [[Old One]]s; and the [[Light Falatacot]], working to protect what they consider to be worshipful spirits - the [[Deru Tree]]s.<ref>2008/08 [[Ancient Powers]] - [[Knight Test]]</ref><ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 [[Treaties in Stone]] - [[History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I]]</ref> The Sisters split when some of them began "quickening" other races. This led to a schism, and some of the eternal bodies of the Dark Sisters were locked away in Temples. [[Qin Xikit]] was the first to experience this.<ref name=TempleXikit>2004/11 [[On Bended Knee]] - [[Clutch of Kings (Browerk)#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>
Little is known about the actual history of the Falatacot, how long ago they appeared or exactly when they disappeared. But we do know what signaled the beginning of the end of the Falatacot. A great cooling of the world had come, similar to the one recently experienced due to the actions of the Gelidites at Frore. The Falatacot preferred swampy warm climes and were forced to flee their lands by this encroaching cold. They fled to the south and were given sanctuary in the Dericost Empire in exchange for sharing their knowledge and rituals. As often happens when a more primitive culture is forced from their lands and is dominated by a more “sophisticated” society, the Falatacot began to lose their cultural identity and integrated with the cultures around them.


In general, while considered to be more primitive than the other cultures around them, the Falatacot displayed a wisdom and balanced nature not seen in any other culture. While we may regret that they ceased to be a distinct people and lost their unique way of life, their descendants and teachings continue to influence the world long after the passing of most of the Empyrean peoples.
The Dark Sisters have a strict, matriarchal, hierarchy. They made extensive use of Blood Magic and sacrifices for their goals.<ref name=Ibrexi>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[Ibrexi Jikti's Journal]]</ref><ref name=Jexki>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[Jexki Ki's Journal]]</ref><ref name=Expedition>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi]]</ref><ref name=Kixkti>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[Kixkti Xri's Journal]]</ref>
 
Somewhere during the early history of [[Auberean]], [[Kemeroi]] overpowered the Old Ones.<ref>2006/04 [[Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands]] - [[Announcements_-_2006/04_-_Shining_Runes_and_Shadowed_Hands#Rollout_Article|Rollout Article]]</ref>
 
=== Activities on [[Bur]] ===
 
Some have speculated that the only ones who would know the truths of the Falatacot were driven from this world long ago. They flew into seclusion or were hunted by the remnants of the Falatacot/Dericost in the time of the one that shall remain unnamed.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref> Perhaps this refers to the world of Bur.
 
Thousands of years ago, the Falatacot made visits to the world of [[Bur]] and influenced the direction of this world on a grand scale. They showed favor on a race called the Fiazhat, and the enemies of the Fiazhat -- the [[Burun]] -- were driven back and nearly rendered extinct.<ref>2004/11 [[On Bended Knee]] - [[Pack Burun Kukuur]]</ref>
 
As a reaction to the meddling in the magics of [[Bur]] of the Dark Sisters, the followers of the Light brought the [[Moar]] there.<ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 [[Treaties in Stone]] - [[History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I]]</ref> The Sclavus were created by fusing the lives and spirits of the male Falatacot and creatures called the Fiazhatin.<ref name=Ibrexi>2004/04 [[A New Threat]] - [[Ibrexi Jikti's Journal]]</ref><ref name=ReportNiarltah>2004/08 [[From the Darkness Born]] - [[Report to Niarltah]]</ref> After they began their society on Bur and were stricken by the malice of the Burun, the Dark Sisters abandoned the world of Bur. They took with them a supply of the serpent-like creatures and sealed the access to the world. The Dark Sisters were content to leave the world to doom after they had collected their followers.<ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 [[Treaties in Stone]] - [[History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I]]</ref>
 
=== From Dereth back to Dericost ===
Some Falatacot fled from Killiakta to [[Dericost]] after darkness and cold put their gods to sleep.<ref>2000/11 [[Should the Stars Fall]] - [[Campaign Journal]]</ref> They wandered into the holds of their cousins, the Dericost and were tolerated as they shared their arts.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref> Although uncontested in the rule of its continent for thousands of years, the Kingdom of Dericost truly rose to prominence with the arrival of the Falatacot refugees, who fled the island of Dereth due to global cooling of Auberean. In exchange for sanctuary in Dericost lands, the Falatacot shared their worship of the Old Ones and their magical knowledge. They specifically shared their knowledge of blood, death and entropy magics.
<ref name=HistoryAubereanVolI>[[The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)]]</ref> Passing carefully hidden truths to the Dericost brought about change. Yet the Falatacot, held many arts secret and in darkness still.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>
 
At the end of the [[Millennium War]], after nearly 1,000 years of conflict, the Haebrous and Dericost lands were devastated. As the war turns against them, the [[Latzimestal]] decide they have lost the blessing of the Old Ones and that the remaining Falatacot are to blame. They set about exterminating the few Falatacot still in the Kingdom.<ref name=HistoryAubereanVolI>[[The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)]]</ref>
 
A Falatacot woman who had escaped the Lords' purge led [[Jailne]] and [[Alaidain]] through the trackless tunnels of [[Vasmora]] into the palace of [[Sarvien II]]. In a pitched battle, the Haebrous and Yalaini forces destroyed Sarvien and his Lich advisors, but the struggle costed Jailne his life.As Sarvien passes into true death, he utters a prophecy from the [[Book of Eibhil]], known as the Fivefold Curse.<ref>2000/08 [[Taste of Twilight]] - [[Mu-Miyah Note Translation]]</ref><ref name="LayLeikotha">[[AC:DM CD Lore/Dericost Texts/The Lay of Leikotha]]</ref>
 
This Falatacot woman might be one of the ancestors of Lady [[Adja]]as implied by a letter to her by Lady [[Maila Realaidain]]<ref>2000/11 - [[Should the Stars Fall]] - [[Translated Letter (Tear-Stained Parchment)]]</ref><ref>[[AC:DM CD Lore/Late Dereth Texts/Communion]]</ref> and utterances of representatives of the [[Eldrytch Web]], [[Radiant Blood]] and [[Celestial Hand]] <ref name="Luciana du Maki">2008/08 - [[Ancient Powers]] - [[Luciana du Maki#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>
 
In general, it is said that the Falatacot were absorbed into the ranks of their cousins, such as the Gelid, and that their knowledge might be lost to the other races.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>
 
=== On Dereth ===
 
The Falatacot which returned (from [[Bur]]??) to Dereth, find their old enemies allied with the Living Shadow, as well as the only living [[Yalaini]], [[Asheron]] and the newly arrived [[Isparian]]s. None of those they regard friendly.<ref name=WordsMatriarch>2006/11 [[Remembering the Past]] - [[Words of the High Matriarch]]</ref>
 
== Culture ==
 
=== Religions and Beliefs ===
<br>Known Falatacot blood rituals:
<br>Mouth of the Abyss (found in [[Book of Eibhil]])
<br>Web of the Elder Gods (found in [[Book of Eibhil]])
<br>Pulse of Darkness - which sucks at the lighted world above (found in [[Book of Eibhil]])
 
=== Customs and Traditions ===
 
== Texts ==
{{Item Table
| A Delicate Web
| A Poorly Translated Journal
| Book of Memories
| Book of Xik Minru
| Charred Falatacot Journal
| Eating Habits of the Moars
| History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I
| History of the Moars on Dereth, Part II
| Hunting Habits of the Moars
| Ibrexi Jikti's Journal
| Jexki Ki's Journal
| Kixkti Xri's Journal
| Origin of the Moar
| Rituals of Purification
| Scrap of Paper (Gareth Dain)
| Soul Hunter's Orders
| The Blessed Trees
| The Circle of Giving
| The Darkest Roots
| The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi
| The Sisters of Light
| The Story of the Lost Sisters (First Section)
| The Story of the Lost Sisters (Second Section)
| The Story of the Lost Sisters (Third Section)
| The Story of the Lost Sisters (Fourth Section)
| The Story of the Lost Sisters (Fifth Section)
| Translated Falatacot Scroll
| Translated Orders for Zrikux
| Unknown Script
| Words of the High Matriarch
}}
 
== Internet Articles ==
* [[Announcements_-_2008/10_-_Seeds_of_Corruption#Teaser|Seeds of Corruption Teaser]]
 
== Factions ==
* [[Dark Falatacot]]
* [[Dark Sisters]]
* [[Light Falatacot]]
 
== Items ==
{{Item Table
| Caption = Quest Weapons
| Biting Ballistae
| Bladed Bow of Impaling
| Crimson Brace of Pain
| Dagger of Tikola
| Esorcelled Falchion
| Eye of Muramm
| Fist of Massacre
| Ixir's Staff of the Eyes
| Lance of the Bloodletter
| Razorbound Flange
| Sickle of Writhing Fury
| Vein-Thirst Kukri
| Vile Scourge
}}
{{Item Table
| Caption = Quest Armor
| Ancient Armored Bracers
| Ancient Armored Gauntlets
| Ancient Armored Helm
| Ancient Armored Leggings
| Ancient Armored Long Boots
| Ancient Armored Vestment
| Ancient Relic Gauntlets
| Ancient Relic Helm
| Ancient Relic Leggings
| Ancient Relic Sollerets
| Ancient Relic Vestment and Bracers
| Crown of Anointed Blood
}}
{{Item Table
| Caption = Quest Accessories
| Manacle of Biting Pain
| Tears of Jvikti Kheval
}}
{{Item Table
| Caption = Decorations
| Dark Monolith
| Living Tome
| Portal to Izji Qo's Temple
| Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple
| Tome of Blood and Bone
}}
{{Item Table
| Caption = Miscelaneous
}}
 
== Art & Images ==
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== References ==
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[[Category:Lore Database Entry]]
[[Category:Auberean Location]]
[[Category:Culture]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 22 June 2017

Auberean Index
Empyrean Heritage Groups
History
Lands and Locations

History Edit

Early History Edit

The Falatacot existed on a continent that Geraine IV later states is located beyond the western sea.[1] The occupation of lands to the west is again mentioned by Gaerlan: Far to the west, beyond the scope of Ireth Lassel they erected their homes, secluded, removed and all together separate.[2]

The Falatacot were driven to Killiakta by Yalain, Haebrous, and Dericost. It is on Killiata where they first heard the pulse of the Blood of the World; where they ceased to be wanderers, and became the Keepers of Creation; where they became the blessed servants of the Wheel of All Things.[3] They found that on Killiakta, or Dereth, that mana was most concentrated, and plentiful.[2]

The Falatacot, studied the art of Geomancy with an unquenchable thirst. They called upon the resonance that echoed from within the world at the structures erected in the time before.[2]

They diverged into two branches: the Dark Falatacot, dealing in the power of undead and corruption in service to the Old Ones; and the Light Falatacot, working to protect what they consider to be worshipful spirits - the Deru Trees.[4][5] The Sisters split when some of them began "quickening" other races. This led to a schism, and some of the eternal bodies of the Dark Sisters were locked away in Temples. Qin Xikit was the first to experience this.[6]

The Dark Sisters have a strict, matriarchal, hierarchy. They made extensive use of Blood Magic and sacrifices for their goals.[7][8][9][10]

Somewhere during the early history of Auberean, Kemeroi overpowered the Old Ones.[11]

Activities on Bur Edit

Some have speculated that the only ones who would know the truths of the Falatacot were driven from this world long ago. They flew into seclusion or were hunted by the remnants of the Falatacot/Dericost in the time of the one that shall remain unnamed.[2] Perhaps this refers to the world of Bur.

Thousands of years ago, the Falatacot made visits to the world of Bur and influenced the direction of this world on a grand scale. They showed favor on a race called the Fiazhat, and the enemies of the Fiazhat -- the Burun -- were driven back and nearly rendered extinct.[12]

As a reaction to the meddling in the magics of Bur of the Dark Sisters, the followers of the Light brought the Moar there.[5] The Sclavus were created by fusing the lives and spirits of the male Falatacot and creatures called the Fiazhatin.[7][13] After they began their society on Bur and were stricken by the malice of the Burun, the Dark Sisters abandoned the world of Bur. They took with them a supply of the serpent-like creatures and sealed the access to the world. The Dark Sisters were content to leave the world to doom after they had collected their followers.[5]

From Dereth back to Dericost Edit

Some Falatacot fled from Killiakta to Dericost after darkness and cold put their gods to sleep.[14] They wandered into the holds of their cousins, the Dericost and were tolerated as they shared their arts.[2] Although uncontested in the rule of its continent for thousands of years, the Kingdom of Dericost truly rose to prominence with the arrival of the Falatacot refugees, who fled the island of Dereth due to global cooling of Auberean. In exchange for sanctuary in Dericost lands, the Falatacot shared their worship of the Old Ones and their magical knowledge. They specifically shared their knowledge of blood, death and entropy magics. [15] Passing carefully hidden truths to the Dericost brought about change. Yet the Falatacot, held many arts secret and in darkness still.[2]

At the end of the Millennium War, after nearly 1,000 years of conflict, the Haebrous and Dericost lands were devastated. As the war turns against them, the Latzimestal decide they have lost the blessing of the Old Ones and that the remaining Falatacot are to blame. They set about exterminating the few Falatacot still in the Kingdom.[15]

A Falatacot woman who had escaped the Lords' purge led Jailne and Alaidain through the trackless tunnels of Vasmora into the palace of Sarvien II. In a pitched battle, the Haebrous and Yalaini forces destroyed Sarvien and his Lich advisors, but the struggle costed Jailne his life.As Sarvien passes into true death, he utters a prophecy from the Book of Eibhil, known as the Fivefold Curse.[16][17]

This Falatacot woman might be one of the ancestors of Lady Adjaas implied by a letter to her by Lady Maila Realaidain[18][19] and utterances of representatives of the Eldrytch Web, Radiant Blood and Celestial Hand [20]

In general, it is said that the Falatacot were absorbed into the ranks of their cousins, such as the Gelid, and that their knowledge might be lost to the other races.[2]

On Dereth Edit

The Falatacot which returned (from Bur??) to Dereth, find their old enemies allied with the Living Shadow, as well as the only living Yalaini, Asheron and the newly arrived Isparians. None of those they regard friendly.[3]

Culture Edit

Religions and Beliefs Edit


Known Falatacot blood rituals:
Mouth of the Abyss (found in Book of Eibhil)
Web of the Elder Gods (found in Book of Eibhil)
Pulse of Darkness - which sucks at the lighted world above (found in Book of Eibhil)

Customs and Traditions Edit

Texts Edit

A Delicate Web A Poorly Translated Journal Book of Memories Book of Xik Minru Charred Falatacot Journal Eating Habits of the Moars History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I History of the Moars on Dereth, Part II Hunting Habits of the Moars Ibrexi Jikti's Journal Jexki Ki's Journal Kixkti Xri's Journal Origin of the Moar Rituals of Purification Scrap of Paper (Gareth Dain) Soul Hunter's Orders The Blessed Trees The Circle of Giving The Darkest Roots The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi The Sisters of Light The Story of the Lost Sisters (First Section) The Story of the Lost Sisters (Second Section) The Story of the Lost Sisters (Third Section) The Story of the Lost Sisters (Fourth Section) The Story of the Lost Sisters (Fifth Section) Translated Falatacot Scroll Translated Orders for Zrikux Unknown Script Words of the High Matriarch

Internet Articles Edit

Factions Edit

Items Edit

Quest Weapons

Biting Ballistae Bladed Bow of Impaling Crimson Brace of Pain Dagger of Tikola Esorcelled Falchion Eye of Muramm Fist of Massacre Ixir's Staff of the Eyes Lance of the Bloodletter Razorbound Flange Sickle of Writhing Fury Vein-Thirst Kukri Vile Scourge

Quest Armor

Ancient Armored Bracers Ancient Armored Gauntlets Ancient Armored Helm Ancient Armored Leggings Ancient Armored Long Boots Ancient Armored Vestment Ancient Relic Gauntlets Ancient Relic Helm Ancient Relic Leggings Ancient Relic Sollerets Ancient Relic Vestment and Bracers Crown of Anointed Blood

Quest Accessories

Manacle of Biting Pain Tears of Jvikti Kheval

Decorations

Dark Monolith Living Tome Portal to Izji Qo's Temple Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple Tome of Blood and Bone

Miscelaneous

Art & Images Edit

References Edit

  1. ↑ 2002/09 Verdict - Decrepit Tome
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 2006/11 Remembering the Past - Words of the High Matriarch
  4. ↑ 2008/08 Ancient Powers - Knight Test
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 2004/07 Treaties in Stone - History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I
  6. ↑ 2004/11 On Bended Knee - Clutch of Kings (Browerk)#Lore & Dialog
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 2004/04 A New Threat - Ibrexi Jikti's Journal
  8. ↑ 2004/04 A New Threat - Jexki Ki's Journal
  9. ↑ 2004/04 A New Threat - The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi
  10. ↑ 2004/04 A New Threat - Kixkti Xri's Journal
  11. ↑ 2006/04 Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - Rollout Article
  12. ↑ 2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Burun Kukuur
  13. ↑ 2004/08 From the Darkness Born - Report to Niarltah
  14. ↑ 2000/11 Should the Stars Fall - Campaign Journal
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)
  16. ↑ 2000/08 Taste of Twilight - Mu-Miyah Note Translation
  17. ↑ AC:DM CD Lore/Dericost Texts/The Lay of Leikotha
  18. ↑ 2000/11 - Should the Stars Fall - Translated Letter (Tear-Stained Parchment)
  19. ↑ AC:DM CD Lore/Late Dereth Texts/Communion
  20. ↑ 2008/08 - Ancient Powers - Luciana du Maki#Lore & Dialog
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