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Welcome to Elenlond, an original medieval fantasy roleplaying forum! We strive for creative, free-form roleplaying, in the hopes of allowing each and every single member the power to achieve their potential.
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| Welcome to Elenlond, an original medieval fantasy forum! We're always looking for new, dedicated members. Elenlond is composed of two continents: Soare and Esiria. Esiria, a land now isolated due to the efforts of the last remaining Goddess, is inaccessible to all beings and lies in the east. Soare, a continent in the west, is composed of three distinct nations: Ashoka, Soto, and Morrim. Lying between the two major continents are the Scattered Isles. Since the dissolution of the pantheon and the fall of the gods, these countries have existed in relative peace and prosperity. But how long will that peace last? Enter Elenlond; Turn the pages and tell your own tale. If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features: |
The Kingdom of Ashoka |
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Takar Desert
This dry, arid wasteland is a vast region of rolling dunes of sand that seems to last forever. The sun beats heavy upon the dunes during the day, yet at night when the rays of the sun recede upon the horizon, the temperature cools considerably, perhaps too much. There are very few oases here, and two major cities: Eldahar and the City of Oracles. It is a dangerous place, day or night. Watch out: the desert tribes are very hostile to those who enter their domain, so proceed with caution. Only those in Eldahar may welcome you kindly.
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Desert Findings Aug 17 2009, 07:48 PM, By Alyth | ||
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Eldahar
Eldahar, capital of Ashoka, was once a beautiful city - before Andromalius and his army stormed it, that is. The city's cobblestones have been torn up, blood stains the streets, the buildings, the lives of those who remain. Most structures have been damaged in some way, quite a few completely destroyed; the beautiful flowering vines that once hung down from both wealthy and poor homes alike have all but burned away, ashes the only remains. Even the palace, a grand structure that once stood in the centre of the city, is crumbling; half of its structure is missing, with gaping holes and destroyed rooms to boot. For the time being one cannot live in it, leaving its Governor to use the Harlot's Inn as his base of operations.
The city was built around an oasis, which demonstrates itself in the presence of a large, roughly circular pool of water. There were once palm trees surrounding it but they have long since been cut down in order to make way for the road. A large bridge spans across this oasis, leading to the palace, which both overlooks and towers over it. The citizens gather their water from here in small, wooden pails. Some feel the oasis is bewitched, for it has yet to run out of water, while others say the desert rains bring enough water to restore it each season. Whatever the case, there is a perpetual store of water. Most people tend to avoid it now, as blood stains its waters. Very few people are mages here; in fact, most are warriors, using primarily bows and spears. What guards remain patrol the streets, lawful yet cruel. They show little mercy to those who defy their laws, especially after the death of Moghul, their former king. |
Touching Minds 8 minutes ago, By Andromalius | ||
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Ikioi's Oasis
Set deep in the Takar Desert, several miles from Eldahar, is an oasis. Large, pleasant palm trees surround the pristine, sapphire waters, drawing on its water while coarse grass has sprung up, managing to thrive in such an arid climate. The oasis itself is rather large, with waters that never seem to diminish. Aptly named as a life-giving place in the ancient tongue of the tribesmen, it has often been a savior to those lost in the desert. To most, however, it often appears as an illusion, for they do not believe that such a place could possibly exist. It is a peaceful place, its location often stumbled upon by accident unless one happens to persuade a tribesman to to lead them to it.
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Will You be There in the Morning? Nov 14 2009, 11:19 PM, By MidnightShadow | ||
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City of Oracles
The second major city of Ashoka, the City of Oracles once had a name of its own. It was lost in the early days, thousands of years ago when oracles and mages alike began to flock to it like merchants to a trading town. Why they did so is unknown, as the desert climate is vicious to those who have not learned its ways. The city itself feels as if it is composed entirely of magic. The vast majority of the buildings are composed of alabaster, a stone that is translucent. It seems to change colour as the day goes on, as if the magic lingering in the air influences it. One thing is certain, however: magical insignia are painted into the stone ground, warding off evil, death, and destruction.
In the centre of the town there is an academy dedicated to training people in the arts of magic, for Ashoka's tribesmen rarely possess any skill whatsoever with it. |
Searching for More Nov 4 2009, 02:44 PM, By Nwol | ||
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Underground Prison
Close to Eldahar there is a prison. It has been built into the sand, only two entrances leading into the vast chamber that resides below. Along both sides dozens of prisons line the earthen wall. Steel bars are built into the a floor that has been compacted and paved with stone; the walls and the prison doors creak when they're pushed open. Countless skeletons lay upon the floor, each having long decayed. This prison was used in the past as a means of detaining criminals and those who did not follow the laws of the desert tribes. Since then it has been largely abandoned, now merely serving as a memory of the past, however there is the odd case where people are brought down to be detained once again.
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The Lost Puppy Oct 29 2009, 10:46 PM, By Nicola | ||
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No'bu Jungle
The south of the Takar desert, along the fringes of the Ashokan nation, lies the No'bu jungle. Just like the desert, it is extremely hot here, but, unlike it, it is very humid. A large variety of jungle animals roam here - everything from pythons to panthers - along with a large variety of jungle plants. It is easy to get lost here, and it rains frequently, often in droves. When it doesn't rain, however, it's hot. One wouldn't want to find themself wandering here alone, in either rain or shine.
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A Feral Grin Nov 2 2009, 10:14 PM, By Mirix | ||
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