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#Lore24 Complete! Congrats to all who made it through! It was an extremely productive challenge which I think I will continue for many years to come! Let's go #Lore25!
Here are the top 10 starred lore fragments (out of 125 stars!)
I plan to draw some art of them tomorrow. Interestingly, most of them were at the start, where many were very motivated. But alas, things died down past the 1st quarter but I'm glad for my Crimson Nest which made it in.
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/12/lore-24-reflections.html
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A chunk of The Wheel the links all Spokes, witnessed by the Sightless Seer. Recorded in the archaeological annals in the Lost Dhirvian Archives lost forever to the frigid flames of the Axle.
Upon the Chunk was the following:
"Hail @Yora, whose gentle push formed the Red Tree from the Void.
Hail the seers of creation @Arkanjil @Da_Gut @LindseyBonnette @yatagarasu @artemis @twwombat @ToweroftheArchmage @Fywillian & others whose Stars lit the Anthre throughout its creation" -
A folk deity of medicine of the underbark spiderkin. Root-toe is often depicted in clay statues as a corpulent, gentle-looking fatherly spiderkin with its 8 legs split at the ends much like a tree's roots. According to folklore, Root-toe was the first to discover t he properties of various herbs and mushrooms growing in the underbark long before the time of even the Crab-Riders...
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/12/l24356-root-toe.html
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A lot of the big settlements are divided by ocean, which makes traversal solely by foot a little difficult. But not all. To walk from Nuvain to Umpton, for example is a journey of about 3 weeks for the average traveler. Hiring riding crabs can reduce that safely to 1 week, or 3 days at top speed, if you were to push them to their limits.
At the height of magitech advancement, the journey would’ve taken under three hours by crabless wagon.
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I think that the end of the world was depicted quite differently before the Fall. Perhaps a climate disaster like an eternal ice age. Since, though, I think people would worry about the same thing happening again, with destruction raining down from the sky, as essential structure literally melts away. It all gets very existential and body horror, so best left to vagaries that echo the moments of apocalyptic aftermath.
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Once upon a time, during the Family War, such a feat would have been possible, with the rift to Ta’terra allowing Maag’s forces to walk the lands of #Matea. Since then, the gate has been sealed. There is no Heaven equivalent; walkable or otherwise.
While this wasn’t part of the question specifically, traversal to the elemental planes can be done on foot. They’re each complicated in their own way, but it’s doable. -
When the outsider races began mixing with others, they each brought their own changes to the language; Half-Elven, Half-Orc, Halfling, and Human.
Tabaxi brought their own words into #Matea when they crossed the border between story and reality. Meanwhile, the Eladrin and Fairy folk followed through the rift, bringing Sylvan and Inglesh.
So while there are common roots and sounds from evolutions, there are also completely different languages in the world.
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The common belief is that when Mother and Father made the first mortals, they bestowed the gift of language, leading to Dwarves developing the Common tongue. This broke off into Elvish, Gnomish, and Goblin. The Genasi pioneered the Elemental tongue, while Kobolds invented Kobold. While Dragonborn took Kobold for their own, Orcs developed it into Orcish.
Tieflings and Aasimar worked their native tongue into the derivatives of Infernal and Celestial. -
Both the fishing and mining industries are impacted by circumstantial wildlife, but not severely enough to halt them. Mining has fallen off with the drop of technology level due to the Fall, but fishing remains the same. Of course, you still have to check walls for Mites as you dig, you still have to be wary of Saylen while trawling for freshwater horses, the worms, the sharks, and all manner of mundane creatures. It’s simply a known occupational hazard.
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A rare herbal ingredient with a remarkable property of being able to store gases. With carefuly pruning and gardening, fruits composed of multiple clustered mistberries may be formed, and may be able to hold a flask's worth of gas in a cluster the size of a palm. It is typically sought after by various advanced tincturers who usually buy them in bulk.
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/12/l24345-mistberry.html
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The dolphinfolk of Gomun once hosted the most renowned magical academy of all of #Matea, taking in students from all over the world. Since Rakhada’s Folly, they have exiled all visitors, and maintained a radio silence with land dwellers, refusing to make contact. Some suspect the city has fallen to some catastrophe, but are unable to communicate.
And though sapience is questionable now, rumours persist of survivors of the Gunsul Citadel, twisted by the oceanic depths. -
If you value a sword as your weapon of choice, and fancy pursuing a legend in the hopes of obtaining something unique and powerful, your first port of call would likely be Nonjasseum. Not only is it a city dedicated to gladiators and other warriors, it boasts a community of retirees of the arena who may or may not have tales to tell of their prior exploits. What better place to learn of a legend than FROM a legend?
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As is the way of mortalkind, each citizen would likely raise the flag of their home city as the greatest, due to a sense of tribalism and national pride. But there are legitimate contenders for that throne, if you put personal feeling aside. First, you have Dun. Former afterthought, it was the city that got dealt the luckiest hand after the Fall, owing to the nearby crash of Silwa’na. Others would posit Nuvain; an impressive city built on, and with the blessings of a hero.
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Ah, an age-old philosophical question. Popular theory suggests the former, that Mother and Father came to the place where #Matea was made, and worked on it together before creating Daughter, Sister, and Brother as their domains became necessary. However, there is a belief out there that posits the latter as the true origin; that mortal kind were the originators, creating the Divinities from their own needs and desires via prayer. This is a fringe belief however.
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“Ah, a tale is it? For a warm bed, a warm meal, and (with consent) warm companionship, I will gladly regale you with stories of my homeland, told by my liege. Or if you prefer something a more familiar flavour, I know several of this world of #Matea. And should some spare currency find solace in my storytelling, I shan’t turn it away.
Something closer to the heart, you say? Then we have an accord! Listen now, as I tell a legend of love, loss, and murder most foul…”
#Bardvember #Lore24 1/11/24
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Though they can seemingly generate gold from mundane objects, it is of little use. Even before the Fall, #Matea converted to a paper note-based currency. And any merchant worth their job knows that Midasian coins still bear the curse. But that doesn’t mean that they are useless altogether. Cursebearers have the control to transmute the form of their tainted property. Wielding a golden axe and heavy plate one moment; a dagger and light shielding the next.
#SubclOctober #Lore24 26/10/24
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With the unmaking of manasteel, the weakening of magic, and the overall calamity of The Fall, many people had to learn new methods to continue their lifestyle. Some, even turning to practices considered archaic or no longer necessary in the modern magitechnological societies of #Matea. Individuals who paved the way for new ideas and ways to survive in a new, uncertain world. Those who salvaged from the wreckage of the past to find a forward path.
This is #SubclOctober.
#Lore24 1/10/24
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Though most magic comes from mortal kind, it occasionally occurs among the creatures of #Matea. Rarely, in a nest of Saylen, one might appear with a stronger ability in magic. Empowering their natural talents, they can steal the voice of their target, rendering them mute while their voice is no longer with them. Others have tried to replicate this effect, but found that without the natural saylen physiology, there is an elemental magical backlash to the user.
#Spelltember #Lore24 28/9/24
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A tool often carried by travelling physicians. Herbal Bureaus are typically made of bark, making them extremely robust, and are around the size of a head - taking the form of a multi-tiered tower of drawers within which physicians store their various medicines and herbs...
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/09/l24268-herbal-bureau.html
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For as long as life has existed on #Matea, people have been enraptured by the twin, dancing suns. From their effects of daily eclipses, to the amount and quality of light they project. In studying the strength of nocturnal darkness, scholars have discovered a way to channel it to their will. The Shroud of Flaun causes a field of darkness to emerge from the caster, while allowing a small number of others to see through it, unhindered.
#Spelltember #Lore24 16/9/24
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There are many odd magical occurrences across #Matea to draw inspiration from when theorycrafting on the creation of magic. One clever soul, using the hand of a clock and a page of a calendar, wove a spell that, when cast, would allow a person to become intangible to the world while in motion, but solid while at rest. Unfortunately, it was deemed unfit for purpose, as it counted ANY motion, such as attempting to take unowned items from their rightful place.
#Spelltember #Lore24 12/9/24
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A region of bark found on the Shattered Bark of the Desolate Qeleres. The Woundwood bears festering scars of shattered bark which have become infested with sporehaze, coating it with a patina of pink fed on by vulture centipedes that stalk the ruined Qeleres...
http://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/09/l24244-woundwood.html
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Whimbrush is a unique shrub only found in a kind of brushland that bears the same namesake of the plant located in small bark regions throughout various Qeleres.
Known for its remarkable deep purple colour and its chromatic sheen, it is particularly known for its unusual intoxicating property.
When under the influence Whimbrush bestows the illusion of clarity of mind, but inspires strange whims which one will be compelled to carry out.
http://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/08/l24215-whimbrush.html
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Quick self-boosting promotion and praise: Shoutouts to both @WriterRaven and myself for making it through 210 days (and counting!) of the #Lore24 challenge! Hasn’t always been easy, but we’re over the hump, and then some! Now to stick the landing. 👍You can follow the hashtag, or catch-up with #Auvia starting here: https://kind.social/@WriterRaven/111684221929130024
or #Matea, starting here: https://kind.social/@Shards/111684435641485429But also shout out to @Yora for the initial idea, as seen here: https://dice.camp/@Yora/111555831919287962
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Crown of Community - An ornate crown, with its centrepiece being the shard of divinity attuned to the Brother of the Community. Passed down through the governing body of the cities of #Matea, a long-standing agreement dictates that it be shared among all, not hoarded by one nation. Not only a symbol, it also posssess the powers of teleportation to any location within the city walls, summoning of loyal citizens, empathetic communication, and even control of pests.
#JulygicItems #Lore24 28/7/24
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The Parting Gem - Legend has it that upon the first mortal death, and both Mother and Father did not know how to feel, they cried a collected tear which became a solid crystal as it fell to #Matea’s surface. Whether this is fact or fiction, the truth is this gem has been seen through the ages, and used for miracles. By trading a portion of your life, you can have any wish granted. The Parting Gem, as it became known, then vanishes to another part of the world.
#JulygicItems #Lore24 22/7/24
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A fabled caravan that is said to exist in the Far Reaches, removed from all resplendence. When the Roots bore naught the infernal, a placid orb of dark waters was said to have been in its place - and it was within the waters that the Crabtent Weavers once lived. But by burgeoning bright was cause for the weavers to leave on giant crabs where they build their large draping tents of peerless embroidery - and drove in a caravan to the Far Reaches.
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/07/l24194-crabtent-weavers.html
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Lifebringer’s Harp - The shard of divinity devoted to the Father of Life, as one of the formational aspects of #Matea, possesses a strong radiant energy. When the gemstone was incorporated into a harp, the wielder found that they radiated an aura of healing energy. While in their possession, the harp would ensure they would be immune to the effects of age and disease, grant them the ability to disperse the energy to aid others, and awaken sapience.
#JulygicItems #Lore24 10/7/24
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incredibly stealthy.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
As well as my promoting my website, I have been sharing some WIP shots of my latest map, which is based on the theme of the Astral Sea, over on Ko-Fi. I'm currently using Ko-Fi to help support myself and my husband while I look for a new job, so if you have a moment to take a look and perhaps donate, my link is below!
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incredibly stealthy.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
As well as my promoting my website, I have been sharing some WIP shots of my latest map, which is based on the theme of the Astral Sea, over on Ko-Fi. I'm currently using Ko-Fi to help support myself and my husband while I look for a new job, so if you have a moment to take a look and perhaps donate, my link is below!
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incredibly stealthy.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
As well as my promoting my website, I have been sharing some WIP shots of my latest map, which is based on the theme of the Astral Sea, over on Ko-Fi. I'm currently using Ko-Fi to help support myself and my husband while I look for a new job, so if you have a moment to take a look and perhaps donate, my link is below!
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
I've been away for a while but am now back in business with the catchups! Hopefully, I'll get right back on track soon.
In the meantime, check out my website where new portraits have been uploaded to the portfolio!
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
I've been away for a while but am now back in business with the catchups! Hopefully, I'll get right back on track soon.
In the meantime, check out my website where new portraits have been uploaded to the portfolio!
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
I've been away for a while but am now back in business with the catchups! Hopefully, I'll get right back on track soon.
In the meantime, check out my website where new portraits have been uploaded to the portfolio!
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A group of ascetics devoted to the path of the Soresaint - said to have attained a transcendent physique through a rigorous process of self mutilation by strike one's body against bark repeatedly until sores formed, followed by meditating within pools of natural acid to cause these sores to be maintained and hardened to the point they form a layer of protection across the body...
https://cluelessdelver.blogspot.com/2024/07/l24183-soreflesh-ascetics.html
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...while bony plates cover the top of the snout and forehead, and bony growths line the tail.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
More available over on my website:
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...while bony plates cover the top of the snout and forehead, and bony growths line the tail.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
More available over on my website:
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...while bony plates cover the top of the snout and forehead, and bony growths line the tail.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
More available over on my website:
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
You can check out previous posts regarding Lore24 using the hashtags above, or you can take a look at my website, where I am slowly compiling all my posts into weekly roundups!
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
You can check out previous posts regarding Lore24 using the hashtags above, or you can take a look at my website, where I am slowly compiling all my posts into weekly roundups!
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#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
You can check out previous posts regarding Lore24 using the hashtags above, or you can take a look at my website, where I am slowly compiling all my posts into weekly roundups!
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...changes along with them, drawing in elementals and fish which become aggressive to those who come too close to the lair.
Lesser Krakens average between 52 and 64 feet in length, while Greater Krakens can reach up to 150 ft. They are squid-like in appearance with large, crushing beaks and large eyes. Krakens have eight tentacles and two arms, which they can easily regrow if removed.#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
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...changes along with them, drawing in elementals and fish which become aggressive to those who come too close to the lair.
Lesser Krakens average between 52 and 64 feet in length, while Greater Krakens can reach up to 150 ft. They are squid-like in appearance with large, crushing beaks and large eyes. Krakens have eight tentacles and two arms, which they can easily regrow if removed.#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
See more over on my website:
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...changes along with them, drawing in elementals and fish which become aggressive to those who come too close to the lair.
Lesser Krakens average between 52 and 64 feet in length, while Greater Krakens can reach up to 150 ft. They are squid-like in appearance with large, crushing beaks and large eyes. Krakens have eight tentacles and two arms, which they can easily regrow if removed.#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
See more over on my website:
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but will occasionally dine on worms, grubs, beetles and caterpillars. Ramidrejus only mate and give birth once every 100 years, and they have a lifespan of 500-700 years.
Ramidrejus reach 5ft long nose to tail tip, but only 1ft of that is tail. They otherwise resemble weasels with green fur, a hog-like snout and boar-like tusks which they use to dig into soft ground. They generally have yellow eyes and make gentle chittering noises when happy. -
but will occasionally dine on worms, grubs, beetles and caterpillars. Ramidrejus only mate and give birth once every 100 years, and they have a lifespan of 500-700 years.
Ramidrejus reach 5ft long nose to tail tip, but only 1ft of that is tail. They otherwise resemble weasels with green fur, a hog-like snout and boar-like tusks which they use to dig into soft ground. They generally have yellow eyes and make gentle chittering noises when happy. -
but will occasionally dine on worms, grubs, beetles and caterpillars. Ramidrejus only mate and give birth once every 100 years, and they have a lifespan of 500-700 years.
Ramidrejus reach 5ft long nose to tail tip, but only 1ft of that is tail. They otherwise resemble weasels with green fur, a hog-like snout and boar-like tusks which they use to dig into soft ground. They generally have yellow eyes and make gentle chittering noises when happy. -
glowing red or yellow eyes.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
Corporal Cerberus, reporting for duty!
I know... I agonised over this name for ages before deciding it was the only thing that truly fitted!
Anyway... you can find me over t'interwebs, as listed here:
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glowing red or yellow eyes.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
Corporal Cerberus, reporting for duty!
I know... I agonised over this name for ages before deciding it was the only thing that truly fitted!
Anyway... you can find me over t'interwebs, as listed here:
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glowing red or yellow eyes.
#Lore24 #WorldofAarde #MagicalCreatures #AelyWrites
Corporal Cerberus, reporting for duty!
I know... I agonised over this name for ages before deciding it was the only thing that truly fitted!
Anyway... you can find me over t'interwebs, as listed here: