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== History ==
== History ==
=== Early History ===
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>
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>
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>
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>
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 ==
== Culture ==


=== Religions and Beliefs ===
=== 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 ===
=== Customs and Traditions ===


== Texts ==
== Texts ==
{{Item Table Three
{{Item Table
  | A Delicate Web
  | A Delicate Web
  | A Poorly Translated Journal
  | A Poorly Translated Journal
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  | Rituals of Purification
  | Rituals of Purification
  | Scrap of Paper (Gareth Dain)
  | Scrap of Paper (Gareth Dain)
| Soul Hunter's Orders
  | The Blessed Trees
  | The Blessed Trees
  | The Circle of Giving
  | The Circle of Giving
  | The Darkest Roots
  | The Darkest Roots
  | The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi
  | 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
  | Words of the High Matriarch
}}
}}
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== Items ==
== Items ==
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  | Caption = Quest Weapons
  | Biting Ballistae
  | Biting Ballistae
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  | Vile Scourge
  | Vile Scourge
}}
}}
{{Item Table Three
{{Item Table
  | Caption = Quest Armor
  | Caption = Quest Armor
  | Ancient Armored Bracers
  | Ancient Armored Bracers
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  | Crown of Anointed Blood
  | Crown of Anointed Blood
}}
}}
{{Item Table Three
{{Item Table
  | Caption = Quest Accessories
  | Caption = Quest Accessories
  | Manacle of Biting Pain
  | Manacle of Biting Pain
  | Tears of Jvikti Kheval
  | Tears of Jvikti Kheval
}}
}}
{{Item Table Three
{{Item Table
  | Caption = Decorations
  | Caption = Decorations
  | Dark Monolith
  | Dark Monolith
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  | Tome of Blood and Bone
  | Tome of Blood and Bone
}}
}}
{{Item Table Three
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  | Caption = Miscelaneous
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 02:26, 22 June 2017

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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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