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Sorcenkrad: /* Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs) */

2011-10-17T01:15:54Z

Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)

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	Emperor Shunaiman, who had the power to control all seven Seals, was like a god on earth. Yet, he knew that all this incredible power could drive the world to ruin, if held by only one person. Toward the end of his rule, Shunaiman was seeking for a way to pass control of the Seals to his successors. After considerable research he finally found out that those linked to himself by blood could inherit the power to control the Seals. This is the "Secret Held in the Imperial Bloodline" referred to by the Fighters of Dawn. For nearly a thousand years after Shunaiman's death, the firstborn of each generation of the Imperial House of Elmoreden was born with the power to control the Seven Seals. Each scion was, as he grew up, thoroughly educated in the methods of using that power.		Emperor Shunaiman, who had the power to control all seven Seals, was like a god on earth. Yet, he knew that all this incredible power could drive the world to ruin, if held by only one person. Toward the end of his rule, Shunaiman was seeking for a way to pass control of the Seals to his successors. After considerable research he finally found out that those linked to himself by blood could inherit the power to control the Seals. This is the "Secret Held in the Imperial Bloodline" referred to by the Fighters of Dawn. For nearly a thousand years after Shunaiman's death, the firstborn of each generation of the Imperial House of Elmoreden was born with the power to control the Seven Seals. Each scion was, as he grew up, thoroughly educated in the methods of using that power.
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-	~~===Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)===~~
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-	In the course of time, Shunaiman cast seven seals, the Seal of Gnosis, the Seal of Avarice, the Seal of Strife, the Seal of Awakening, the Seal of Vengeance, the Seal of Calamity, and the Seal of Descent. That effectively prevented Shilen from leaving the Underworld, and she fell into a deep sleep.
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-	The power of those Seven Seals could only be controlled by Shunaiman's direct descendants. After his bloodline came to an end with Baium and Frintezza, however, the Age of Chaos broke out. Two major factions, the Lords of Dawn and the Revolutionaries of Dusk were striving for control of the Seals until eventually four of the seven Seals were broken. The fifth Seal has also become unstable, and Shilen, who has slept in the Darkness for so long, is opening her eyes...
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	===1. Krieg gegen Perios (Gracia)===		===1. Krieg gegen Perios (Gracia)===

Sorcenkrad: /* Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor) */

2011-10-17T01:05:01Z

Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor)

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	==Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor)==		==Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor)==
-	*Kinder Shiliens
-	*Elmoreden
-	*Anakim
-	*"Kreutzzüg"
-	*Erschaffung der 7 Siegel
-	*Ende der Blutlinie mit Baium und Frintezza.
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	===Aufstieg der Kinder Shiliens===		===Aufstieg der Kinder Shiliens===
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	===Aufstieg Elmoredens===		===Aufstieg Elmoredens===

-	In order to prevent her daughter from destroying everything she had created at the beginning of time, Einhasad eventually sealed up Shilen in the Underworld, using up most of her power in the process and becoming effectively helpless herself.
-	Therefore she sent her youngest child, Anakim, down to the earth, having her approach Shunaiman, the mightiest ruler of the time, and bestow on him divine power, power he was to use to fight Shilen's troops, the Lilim, and reinforce her imprisonment in the Underworld.

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	The youngest of the nine children was Anakim, who mostly assumed the form of a woman with three pairs of wings. Einhasad is said to have regarded her youngest daughter as her voice to carry her will to the creatures of the land. Anakim is an agent of light, surrounded in the flames of spirits, bringing down the power of revelation to the land, or to be more precise, acting as Einhasad's liaison with Emperor Shunaiman. By giving Shunaiman her own blood, she bestowed upon him the power to control the Nephilim combat machines, and by kissing him on the forehead she enabled him to communicate with the Grail of Splendor, in other words, to wield the power of light. In a religious sense here manifestation at Shunaiman's coronation was a "miracle", but it is also a historical fact. It was Anakim floating down from the sky, apparently giving Shunaiman's rule a "holy blessing", that provided the Emperor with the authority to rule over he continent, persecuting anybody who dared to speak up against him. For Shunaiman, Anakim was a weapon as important as the magic of light.		The youngest of the nine children was Anakim, who mostly assumed the form of a woman with three pairs of wings. Einhasad is said to have regarded her youngest daughter as her voice to carry her will to the creatures of the land. Anakim is an agent of light, surrounded in the flames of spirits, bringing down the power of revelation to the land, or to be more precise, acting as Einhasad's liaison with Emperor Shunaiman. By giving Shunaiman her own blood, she bestowed upon him the power to control the Nephilim combat machines, and by kissing him on the forehead she enabled him to communicate with the Grail of Splendor, in other words, to wield the power of light. In a religious sense here manifestation at Shunaiman's coronation was a "miracle", but it is also a historical fact. It was Anakim floating down from the sky, apparently giving Shunaiman's rule a "holy blessing", that provided the Emperor with the authority to rule over he continent, persecuting anybody who dared to speak up against him. For Shunaiman, Anakim was a weapon as important as the magic of light.
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		+	During the long battles against the orcs and elves, the humans began to form primitive kingdoms among their numbers. The central group was composed of the Athena clan and humans skilled in magic. They protected their numbers with their power, kept order through threats, and occasionally became involved in small and large battles.
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		+	Order was resolved quickly when the Athena leader, Shuniman, united the regions currently known as Aden and Elmore. He called his kingdom Elmoreden and enthroned himself as emperor. The tree branch crown adorning the brow of his ancestors became a gold crown with glittering jewels to set upon his brow.
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	Shunaiman, the leader of the Athena, was not only a renowned mage but also a gifted politician. Through a combination of negotiations and threats he succeeded in uniting the regions currently known as Aden and Elmore, calling the new kingdom Elmor-Aden (later contracted to "Elmoreden") and enthroning himself as Emperor.		Shunaiman, the leader of the Athena, was not only a renowned mage but also a gifted politician. Through a combination of negotiations and threats he succeeded in uniting the regions currently known as Aden and Elmore, calling the new kingdom Elmor-Aden (later contracted to "Elmoreden") and enthroning himself as Emperor.

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	After the fall of these once-great kingdoms, the land was embroiled in a horrific turmoil, and the dark times evoked memories of the aftermath of the Great Plague. The Human aristocracy fought amongst each other for supremacy and some even granted lands to non-humans in exchange for military might. The Orcs seized this opportunity and gaining a foothold, brought their strength to bear. Reorganizing their armies, the Orcs once again waged their campaign to dominate the continent. Their armies were mighty and they soon occupied the northern parts of Elmore, but fighting between the noble orcs and the lowly orcs weakened their power.		After the fall of these once-great kingdoms, the land was embroiled in a horrific turmoil, and the dark times evoked memories of the aftermath of the Great Plague. The Human aristocracy fought amongst each other for supremacy and some even granted lands to non-humans in exchange for military might. The Orcs seized this opportunity and gaining a foothold, brought their strength to bear. Reorganizing their armies, the Orcs once again waged their campaign to dominate the continent. Their armies were mighty and they soon occupied the northern parts of Elmore, but fighting between the noble orcs and the lowly orcs weakened their power.
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	==Zeitalter des Chaos (Age of Chaos)==		==Zeitalter des Chaos (Age of Chaos)==

Sorcenkrad: /* Antike Geschichte */

2011-10-17T01:02:09Z

Antike Geschichte

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	As the tides of war turned in favor of the alliance, the Dwarves shifted allegiance from the Orcs and began to craft battle supplies for the Humans. With the stronger armor and sharp Dwarven weapons, the Humans could now overcome the Orc army, even without the aid of Elven forces. Eventually the war ended with the victory of the Human-Elf alliance. The Orcs were forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty and quickly retreated to their ancient heartland around Rion and the Immortal Plateau.		As the tides of war turned in favor of the alliance, the Dwarves shifted allegiance from the Orcs and began to craft battle supplies for the Humans. With the stronger armor and sharp Dwarven weapons, the Humans could now overcome the Orc army, even without the aid of Elven forces. Eventually the war ended with the victory of the Human-Elf alliance. The Orcs were forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty and quickly retreated to their ancient heartland around Rion and the Immortal Plateau.
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		+	===Bruch der Allianz und Niedergang der Elfen===

	The leader of the orcs laughed as he departed, "Foolish elves. This victory is not yours, but that of the dirty humans. How do you propose to control these monsters of your creation?"		The leader of the orcs laughed as he departed, "Foolish elves. This victory is not yours, but that of the dirty humans. How do you propose to control these monsters of your creation?"
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	True to his bitter words, the elves now faced a new threat - the humans. But after the long battle, the elves were left too weary and weak to fight. In contrast, the humans with their new powers of magic, were strong. And thus, the humans rose up against the elves.		True to his bitter words, the elves now faced a new threat - the humans. But after the long battle, the elves were left too weary and weak to fight. In contrast, the humans with their new powers of magic, were strong. And thus, the humans rose up against the elves.

-	~~===Bruch der Allianz und Niedergang der Elfen===~~	+	Too late, the elves realized they had taken under their wings the offspring of dragons. A fierce battle of magic versus magic once again shook the land. But the elves were too weak to suppress the forces of the humans. The elves were slowly pushed back until they were forced to retreat to the safety of their forest. From their secure position, they prepared for the final clash against the humans. Elven magic was strongest in these woods and they sought to use this advantage to victory.
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		+	The elves dug deep dungeons that quickly echoed with the clanging of swords and shouts of battle. But the ultimate victors in the three-month siege were the humans. Neither elven pride, nor the magical powers of the elven woods, nor even the superior magic of the elves could stand against the endless stream of human armies. The elves suffered great damage and eventually escaped deep into the forest. In retreat, they cast strong barriers around their woods to prevent the trespassing of humans and other races.
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		+	And thus, humans became the conquerors of all the land.

-	While Humans and Elves soon started to squabble among themselves, the Humans driving their former mentors back into the forests and becoming the virtual rulers of the continent, the Orcs slowly recovered their strength. Their numbers increased again, which naturally put a major strain on their economy. The northern lands are not suitable for agriculture, and apart from gathering wild fruit, people must survive by hunting. Once there were more hunters than animals of prey, a downward spiral started - the tribes were fighting among each other for the best hunting spots, then killing more animals than were born every spring, and often still could not feed their families at home. The game population dwindled, making the hunt ever more difficult.


	===Bündnis der Menschen und Orcs===		===Bündnis der Menschen und Orcs===
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		+	While Humans and Elves soon started to squabble among themselves, the Humans driving their former mentors back into the forests and becoming the virtual rulers of the continent, the Orcs slowly recovered their strength. Their numbers increased again, which naturally put a major strain on their economy. The northern lands are not suitable for agriculture, and apart from gathering wild fruit, people must survive by hunting. Once there were more hunters than animals of prey, a downward spiral started - the tribes were fighting among each other for the best hunting spots, then killing more animals than were born every spring, and often still could not feed their families at home. The game population dwindled, making the hunt ever more difficult.
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	Orcs being a warlike race to start with, the level of aggression within their society rose to a level that started to endanger the stability of the country. A solution had to be found. Since the food supply could not be increased from within the Orcish Kingdom, they decided to go to war against their neighbors. Their last defeat had taught them that Humans, in spite of their apparent weakness, were formidable foes. Dwarves, on the other hand, had good military equipment, but by far not the fighting skills of Orcs. In particular, the short people, being rational engineers, did not possess any shamans or wizards to provide them with support magic in battle.		Orcs being a warlike race to start with, the level of aggression within their society rose to a level that started to endanger the stability of the country. A solution had to be found. Since the food supply could not be increased from within the Orcish Kingdom, they decided to go to war against their neighbors. Their last defeat had taught them that Humans, in spite of their apparent weakness, were formidable foes. Dwarves, on the other hand, had good military equipment, but by far not the fighting skills of Orcs. In particular, the short people, being rational engineers, did not possess any shamans or wizards to provide them with support magic in battle.
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	In theory all of them are equal, but in reality it is the Iron Gate Guild, the biggest and most powerful among the Six Guilds, which controls Dwarven Society. This guild boasts a tradition of close to 1000 years; the borders drawn by Humans, or any of their laws, are of no relevance to them. From the snowy fields of Lansk in the northwest of the continent to the faraway land of Kandeef across the ocean, they do business with anybody who is willing to pay their prices. The other races all look down on the Dwarves, superciliously claiming that they think of nothing but money all day long. In reality, however, it would be safe to say that it is the Dwarves who run the economy of the continent, everybody being dependent on them. In other words, the Dwarves have spread their rule, their Kingdom without King, over the whole world.		In theory all of them are equal, but in reality it is the Iron Gate Guild, the biggest and most powerful among the Six Guilds, which controls Dwarven Society. This guild boasts a tradition of close to 1000 years; the borders drawn by Humans, or any of their laws, are of no relevance to them. From the snowy fields of Lansk in the northwest of the continent to the faraway land of Kandeef across the ocean, they do business with anybody who is willing to pay their prices. The other races all look down on the Dwarves, superciliously claiming that they think of nothing but money all day long. In reality, however, it would be safe to say that it is the Dwarves who run the economy of the continent, everybody being dependent on them. In other words, the Dwarves have spread their rule, their Kingdom without King, over the whole world.
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	==Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor)==		==Zeitalter der Pracht (Age of Splendor)==

Sorcenkrad: /* Niedergang der Orks */

2011-10-17T00:59:36Z

Niedergang der Orks

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	===Niedergang der Orks===		===Niedergang der Orks===

-	Soon the Human-Elf alliance began to win more and more of their battles against the Orcs. As the tides of war turned in favor of the alliance, the Dwarves shifted allegiance from the Orcs and began to craft battle supplies for the Humans. With the stronger armor and sharp Dwarven weapons, the Humans could now overcome the Orc army, even without the aid of Elven forces. Eventually the war ended with the victory of the Human-Elf alliance. The Orcs were forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty and quickly retreated to their ancient heartland around Rion and the Immortal Plateau.	+	Soon the Human-Elf alliance began to win more and more of their battles against the Orcs.

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		+	As the tides of war turned in favor of the alliance, the Dwarves shifted allegiance from the Orcs and began to craft battle supplies for the Humans. With the stronger armor and sharp Dwarven weapons, the Humans could now overcome the Orc army, even without the aid of Elven forces. Eventually the war ended with the victory of the Human-Elf alliance. The Orcs were forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty and quickly retreated to their ancient heartland around Rion and the Immortal Plateau.
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		+	The leader of the orcs laughed as he departed, "Foolish elves. This victory is not yours, but that of the dirty humans. How do you propose to control these monsters of your creation?"
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		+	True to his bitter words, the elves now faced a new threat - the humans. But after the long battle, the elves were left too weary and weak to fight. In contrast, the humans with their new powers of magic, were strong. And thus, the humans rose up against the elves.

	===Bruch der Allianz und Niedergang der Elfen===		===Bruch der Allianz und Niedergang der Elfen===

Sorcenkrad: /* Der Fall der Giganten */

2011-10-17T00:54:37Z

Der Fall der Giganten

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	Unter Aufwendung aller ihrer Macht Verbannte Einhasad Shilen für immer in die Unterwelt um sie so zu bestrafen und ihre Rache auszuüben.		Unter Aufwendung aller ihrer Macht Verbannte Einhasad Shilen für immer in die Unterwelt um sie so zu bestrafen und ihre Rache auszuüben.
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		+	===Die große Flut===
		+	With no goddess to rule over them, the spirits of water were without purpose and began to wander aimlessly. Too much water flowed to one place, part of the continent suddenly sank into the ocean or a new island suddenly sprang out of nowhere. Both on the continent and in the ocean, all the living creatures were suffering. Due to the floods, countless giants and living creatures departed to Shilen's world. On behalf of all the living creatures, giants petitioned the gods for help.
		+	Einhasad and Gran Kain searched everywhere in the continent and finally found the lake in which Eva was hiding.
		+	Trembling with fear, Eva ended up surrendering to her mother. When Eva took over her authority to adjust the waters, the disasters gradually ceased.

	===Der Fall der Giganten===		===Der Fall der Giganten===
-	Giants and the other ~~living~~ creatures of earth ~~trembled~~ as they ~~observed~~ the ~~terrible fight~~ in the ~~sky~~.	+
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		+	The giants began to harbor skepticism in their hearts. Gran Kain had already proved his own stupidity by making a lowly living creature called human. In addition, due to Gran Kain's lewd conduct and Einhasad's jealousy, The Underworld was created and various demons came into existence. Due to Eva's weakness and incompetence, the continent was badly out of shape. Seeds of doubt began to sprout in the minds of giants. Did such gods deserve their worship? Besides, the giants began to think that their power was equal to that of the gods.
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		+	And thus the giants set out to become gods.
		+	They began to experiment by modifying living organisms to create new forms of life. Giants called the magic to make such miracles possible 'science.' Intoxicated by power, the giants organized a strong army to fight against the gods despite the failure of Shilen.
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		+	The gods saw the preparations and were enraged. Einhasad, who claimed the sole right to create life, was speechless with fury. She swore to destroy all giants along with the continent and the entire world. Gran Kain pleaded with her to remain calm.
		+	"Much as you are the Mother of Creation," he argued, "so is destruction my responsibility. You know too well what I had to go through when I coveted your task."
		+	Einhasad compromised in the end. In order to punish the giants, she decided to borrow Gran Kain's hammer - known as the Hammer of Despair. Due to its great destructive power, even Gran Kain had never used the weapon. Yet in her fury, Einhasad lifted the hammer high above her head and brought it down in the center of the giants' city.
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		+	Only when red flames rained from the heavens did the giants realize that they had committed a foolish error. Countless giants and other races were instantly crushed. A large hole was left in the earth and immense waves covered its surface.
		+	Those giants who managed to live fled to the east to avoid Einhasad's anger. Their route paralleled that of Shilen in her earlier flight. Einhasad continued to hunt them down and burned the giants to death one by one with bolts of lightning. The remaining fugitive giants trembled in fear and prayed to Gran Kain. Gran Kain suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of pity for these poor creatures and thought that the giants had suffered enough for their transgression. He lifted up the deepest waters of the southern seas and blocked Einhasad's path.
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		+	Einhasad shouted in anger, "'What is this?! Who dares to interfere with me?! Eva, my beloved daughter, rid the water that blocks my path this instant or be ready to follow in the footsteps of your elder sister!"
		+	Eva feared Einhasad and immediately returned the waters to the sea. Einhasad continued to chase the giants, killing them one by one. The giants cried out to Gran Kain again. Gran Kain lifted up the earth on which the giants stood. Fearful at Einhasad, Maphr tried to lower the earth, but Gran Kain stopped her.
		+	"Einhasad, why do you not give up? The whole land knows your anger and trembles before your wrath. The wise but foolish giants feel their wrongdoing to their very core. See for yourself! The race of proud and noble creatures -- that at one time ruled the earth — are hiding on a narrow strip of land and shaking in fear as they seek to escape you! No longer can they challenge the gods. This place will eternally be the giants' prison. Calm your rage, your revenge is complete."
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		+	Afterwards, Einhasad rarely interfered with happenings on Earth, as she had been deeply disappointed in the Earth's beings. Gran Kain also agreed not to show himself on Earth. The age of the gods was coming to an end.

	==Antike Geschichte==		==Antike Geschichte==

Sorcenkrad: /* Der Fall Shiliens */

2011-10-17T00:52:50Z

Der Fall Shiliens

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	Als Shilens Kinder eines nach dem anderen dahin schied überfiel sie endlose Traurigkeit. Die Traurigkeit überwältigte sie und sie nahm all jene Kinder die gestorben waren zu sich und erschuf so die Unterwelt. Und Shilen herrschte über sie.		Als Shilens Kinder eines nach dem anderen dahin schied überfiel sie endlose Traurigkeit. Die Traurigkeit überwältigte sie und sie nahm all jene Kinder die gestorben waren zu sich und erschuf so die Unterwelt. Und Shilen herrschte über sie.

		+	Unter Aufwendung aller ihrer Macht Verbannte Einhasad Shilen für immer in die Unterwelt um sie so zu bestrafen und ihre Rache auszuüben.

	===Der Fall der Giganten===		===Der Fall der Giganten===

Sorcenkrad: /* Der Fall der Giganten */

2011-10-17T00:49:55Z

Der Fall der Giganten

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	===Der Fall der Giganten===		===Der Fall der Giganten===
-		+	Giants and the other living creatures of earth trembled as they observed the terrible fight in the sky.
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	==Antike Geschichte==		==Antike Geschichte==

Sorcenkrad: /* Der Bruch der Siegel */

2011-10-17T00:47:41Z

Der Bruch der Siegel

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	==Der Bruch der Siegel==		==Der Bruch der Siegel==
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		+	With the downfall of Baium, the Imperial House of Elmoreden lost forever the power to control the Seals. The so-called "Age of Chaos" broke out. Soon, however, it became apparent to the various groups that were chasing after the Secret of the Seals that this power had not disappeared, but rather lay, in the form of "Seal Stones", hidden in the bodies of Lilim and Nephilim. By gathering a great number of Seal Stones, one could gain the power to control the Seven Seals. After ancient documents had been excavated from the Tower of Insolence, those who had first discovered this secret formed their troops into the Revolutionary Army of Dusk and the Lords of Dawn. They dispatched expedition forces to all the Catacombs and Necropoli, fiercely competing with each other about who could gather the most Seal Stones. This is how the strive between the two groups to control the Seals began …
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	===Gnossis===		===Gnossis===
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	===Descent===		===Descent===
	Es ist nicht viel über dieses Siegel bekannt, allerdings wird sein Bruch mit dem wiederkehren einer Gottheit verbunden, vermutlich Shilen.		Es ist nicht viel über dieses Siegel bekannt, allerdings wird sein Bruch mit dem wiederkehren einer Gottheit verbunden, vermutlich Shilen.
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	==Was gerade passiert... Das Ende ist nahe!==		==Was gerade passiert... Das Ende ist nahe!==

Sorcenkrad: /* Interlude */

2011-10-17T00:43:30Z

Interlude

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	Emperor Shunaiman could control the enormous area of the Empire because he had harnessed the power of Sacredness by communing with the Grail of Splendor, an item that had originally belonged to the Giants. Feeling secure in his position as the ruler of the biggest Empire on the continent, being at the same time the supreme leader of the Einhasad Church and firmly holding the power of the two Seals, Shunaiman started to teach his aides the secret of interacting with the Grail of Splendor so that he could rule his dominion more efficiently. With the same aim in mind he established a new administrative system that divided the Empire into several Territories, each with a castle and a fortified town at the center - Gludio, Giran, Dion etc. Through this system Shunaiman's power reached to the most outlying areas of the Empire and he had absolute control over everything that went on within the borders of Elmoreden.		Emperor Shunaiman could control the enormous area of the Empire because he had harnessed the power of Sacredness by communing with the Grail of Splendor, an item that had originally belonged to the Giants. Feeling secure in his position as the ruler of the biggest Empire on the continent, being at the same time the supreme leader of the Einhasad Church and firmly holding the power of the two Seals, Shunaiman started to teach his aides the secret of interacting with the Grail of Splendor so that he could rule his dominion more efficiently. With the same aim in mind he established a new administrative system that divided the Empire into several Territories, each with a castle and a fortified town at the center - Gludio, Giran, Dion etc. Through this system Shunaiman's power reached to the most outlying areas of the Empire and he had absolute control over everything that went on within the borders of Elmoreden.
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		+	===Angriff der Kinder Shilens und das Siegel von Strife===
		+	It is recorded that during all the years spent reorganizing the Empire, Shunaiman did not age at all, an effect that is commonly assumed to have been caused by the power of the Seals. Being the undisputed ruler of the whole continent, being granted a seemingly eternal life - one could almost believe that Shunaiman was literally a god on earth. But then, perhaps as punishment of the real gods for Shunaiman's arrogance, the Children of Shilen, who had, unnoticed beyond the ocean, constantly gained strength, took the West Sea Bridge that connected Gracia with the continent near Gludin Village and invaded the Elmoreden Empire. When the commanders of the Imperial Army first saw that raggedy gang of invaders, made up of barbarian warriors and undead, they scornfully laughed. And in fact, the Children of Shilen, having no experience in large-scale siege wars, seemed unable to take the castles. Then, however, Gludio fell within one single day, and Dion soon followed without having put up any serious resistance. Shilen's devotees had inexplicably found a way to control the Grail of Splendor from the outside and using that holy relic to their advantage when laying siege to the castles of the Empire.
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		+	===Die Blutlinie und die restlichen Siegel===
		+	Later on, Shunaiman cast four further Seals, the Seal of Awakening, the Seal of Vengeance, the Seal of Calamity, and the Seal of Descent. It is so far not clear what effect precisely those Seals have, but scholars assume that the Seal of Awakening might have something to do with awakening hidden skills in warriors, and the Seal of Descent might be connected to the advent of a goddess, possibly Shilen.
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		+	Emperor Shunaiman, who had the power to control all seven Seals, was like a god on earth. Yet, he knew that all this incredible power could drive the world to ruin, if held by only one person. Toward the end of his rule, Shunaiman was seeking for a way to pass control of the Seals to his successors. After considerable research he finally found out that those linked to himself by blood could inherit the power to control the Seals. This is the "Secret Held in the Imperial Bloodline" referred to by the Fighters of Dawn. For nearly a thousand years after Shunaiman's death, the firstborn of each generation of the Imperial House of Elmoreden was born with the power to control the Seven Seals. Each scion was, as he grew up, thoroughly educated in the methods of using that power.

	===Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)===		===Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)===

Sorcenkrad: /* "Kreuzzug" gegen die Ungläubigen */

2011-10-17T00:37:37Z

"Kreuzzug" gegen die Ungläubigen

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	==="Kreuzzug" gegen die Ungläubigen===		==="Kreuzzug" gegen die Ungläubigen===

-	~~Later Emperor Shunaiman decreed the Einhasad worship~~ to ~~be the only true religion and started a widespread persecution of all who dared~~ to ~~disagree, with~~ the Children of Shilen ~~becoming~~ the ~~main target of that crusade~~. ~~Being faced with an army of robot-like Nephilim under~~ the ~~command of Einhasad's daughter Anakim~~, they ~~suffered a temporary setback and~~ were ~~forced into hiding. Recently, however~~, the Children of Shilen ~~succeeded in growing the Seed of Infinity~~ and ~~the Seed~~ of ~~Destruction on~~ the ~~continent~~ of ~~Gracia, which gave~~ their ~~movement a new impetus~~.	+	But not everybody was willing to bow to the Emporer's might. Especially the Children of Shilen proved to be a major problem, persistently refusing to surrender to the Imperial Army. Knowing themselves to speak the truth, they were able to constantly recruit new members, in spite of the systematic oppression and regular pogroms. The Children of Shilen were far more numerous and fanatical than Shunaiman realized. Accepting death as an inevitable part of life, they were fearless fighters, not in the least awed by seemingly overwhelming numbers of their opponents but joyfully sacrificing themselves in fierce attacks, knowing that when they got killed they would be united with Mother Shilen in the Underworld.


		+	In order to deal with this insurrection, Shunaiman created with the divine power that was bestowed upon him by Einhasad's daughter Anakim an army of robot-like soldiers. These warriors of steel were moving with the force of light, wearing giant, almost impenetrable suits of armor. They were called "Nephilim", which means "army of strong angels on the earth". In a long war of attrition, the followers of Shilen were repeatedly defeated by the overwhelming power of the Nephilim, a great part of them returning into the fold of their Mother. In the end, the Children of Shilen as a religious organization had to disband, their members scattering throughout the land or hiding in ancient temples deep underground. Most of the remaining "heretics" were burned at the stake or evicted beyond the borders until the Emperor and the Einhasad Church were the undisputed rulers of the continent.
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		+	As outside threats eventually dissipated, Emperor Shunaiman applied his efforts to consolidate Elmoreden internally. In the ten years that followed, the new Empire became strong, controlling the entire continent through large-scale development and territorial expansion. Castles were built and lords appointed, taxes collected, and the economy steadily grew. Around this time, some Children of Shilen who had escaped the previous pogroms proclaimed again their faith among the populace. The Emperor, who had always remained alert to a reawakening of the Shilen cult, ordered his lords to punish them, but they were unable to drive these zealots from the lands of Elmoreden since the Children of Shilen received considerable support from the simple people. Though many died in these campaigns, on both sides, the Emperor would not relent. Shunaiman mobilized the Nephilim Army again, ordering them to track down the heretics. During their search-and-destroy missions, the Nephilim discovered the six underground temples the worshippers of Shilen had secretly established.
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		+	Shunaiman called these underground temples the Catacombs, because he fully intended them to become a graveyard for those who rejected the new Einhasad religion. In his crusader vocabulary the Emperor gave the six Catacombs the following names:
		+	* Catacomb of the Heretic
		+	* Catacomb of the Branded
		+	* Catacomb of the Apostate
		+	* Catacomb of the Witch
		+	* Catacomb of Dark Omens
		+	* Catacomb of the Forbidden Path
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		+	===Erschaffung des Siegel von Gnossis===
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		+	Shunaiman's armies, with the Nephilim in the front line, incessantly attacked the underground temples where Shilen's devotees were hiding. However, victory was not an easy thing to obtain; each time the soldiers penetrated deeper into the Catacombs, they were faced with defeat and had to withdraw. In order to protect the temples, undead warriors called "Lilim" were swarming up in tremendous numbers, quickly overcoming the government forces. The Lilim had been created by Lilith, Holy Mother of Darkness by using the dark magic of Shilen, and they were not in the least impressed by the Nephilim. As they were unafraid of death, having already died, these undead knew not how to retreat on the battlefield.
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		+	After an extended and all-consuming campaign, Shunaiman's army finally succeeded in defeating the forces of Shilen, but the imperial troops were severely decimated in the process. Countless corpses of the Lilim and Nephilim, as well as those of their allies, the Lith resp. Gigants, were scattered about the underground temples.
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		+	When he was certain that no-one was able to challenge his authority any more, Shunaiman cast a Seal of Gnosis on all the Catacombs. This first of the Seven Seals was so-named because it was a miracle achieved through divine knowledge, in the old language called "gnosis", revealed to the Emperor by Anakim. Entombed deep underground, the groups of undead that followed Shilen began to disappear from memory.
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		+	It is said that in the process of casting the Seal of Gnosis, Emperor Shunaiman had gained the ability to know the future, both for himself and for all his descendants. Perhaps this was derived from the power of Einhasad, that of Shilen, or from Gran Kain who had in truth created mankind. Some even say that Shunaiman had pressured Einhasad into giving him that power, offering the goddess in exchange to prevent Shilen from returning to the world of the living. However that may have been, soon after the Seal of Gnosis was cast, the ceremony just over, the followers of Einhasad witnessed a black snake slithering on the ground. This was a sign of an unfortunate threat soon to be revealed true.
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		+	===Erschaffung des Siegels von Avarice===
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		+	The adherents of Shilen thrived under Lilith's leadership, greatly enhancing their forces and reestablishing the army of Lilim in the eight underground cities of the Necropoli:
		+	- Necropolis of Sacrifice
		+	- Pilgrim's Necropolis
		+	- Necropolis of Worship
		+	- Patriot's Necropolis
		+	- Necropolis of Devotion
		+	- Necropolis of Martyrdom
		+	- Saint's Necropolis
		+	- Disciple's Necropolis
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		+	Safely entrenched in the Necropoli, the followers of Shilen performed ceremonies to call forth their goddess from the Underworld. The Emperor soon came to know about this, but having lost the majority of his army in the fight for control of the Catacombs, Shunaiman was unable to force his citizens into war, yet again to deal with the forces of Shilen. In this situation a Dwarf appeared before the Emperor. He introduced himself as representative of a Dwarven guild called "Merchants of Mammon" and offered Shunaiman to lend him funds to form a new military. The suspicious Emperor asked about his motives. The Dwarf from the Mammon Guild explained that his group had been supporting the Children of Shilen, but the stars overseeing the fate of times had changed. Therefore, they decided to do business with the forces of Einhasad, who were newly foreseen as the victors. Although this mysterious Dwarf group seemed untrustworthy, the Emperor could perceive no falsehood in the Dwarf's words. The weapons and armor he offered were of such high quality they were difficult to refuse. So the Emperor and the Merchants of Mammon signed a contract: the Merchants of Mammon would supply Shunaiman with funds and military equipment, and in return their trading with all sides in this conflict would be left unhindered.
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		+	Knowing fully well that the Merchants of Mammon were also trading with the enemy, Emperor Shunaiman nevertheless made himself sponsor of this guild. With their help he was able to form a new Nephilim Army and launch an attack on the Necropoli. That he was able to lead such a holy war was thanks to none other than Anakim, the representative of Einhasad. In the darkness of the underground temples, the government troops and the forces of Shilen fought fiercely. Blood scattered in all directions, filling the rivers, seas, and even the skies with a red energy. The people trembled when they saw that, but the Emperor with his abilities of divination realized that a new era was beginning. Silently, he waited until the time was right.
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		+	Eventually, Lilith, daughter of Shilen, cloaked herself in the power of Darkness and arose, but Anakim came forward to block her. This girl of pure white floated in the air on three pairs of wings. The final victor of the battle was neither Anakim nor Lilith, however, but Shunaiman. After the armies of Light and Darkness had entered into the Disciple's Necropolis, some distance to the north of the imperial capital at Aden, Shunaiman installed deep down in there a set of four sealing devices arranged in a circle, many of his men dying in the process and the Emperor himself getting severely wounded. Anakim succeeded in luring Lilith into the circle, engaging her in a fight. But then the Emperor induced an adventurer who had traveled through time from the future to activate the sealing devices while Anakim was still in the circle, creating a magical force field that entombed Lilith along with Einhasad's daughter. This force field was later called the Seal of Avarice. One might guess this is due to the secret contract between the Emperor and the Merchants of Mammon. Although whether it was the Merchants' avarice or the Emperor's avarice is open to discussion. Fact is that the adventurer who had activated the Seal had used the selfsame teleportation device the Merchants of Mammon used for traveling between the various Catacombs and Necropoli.
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		+	===Interlude ===
		+	While Lilith and her army of undead were imprisoned in the Disciple's Necropolis by the Seal of Avarice, the Children of Shilen remained above ground, retreating for the time being to the continent of Gracia. And apart from that organization there were a great number of other persons who rejected Shunaiman's religious reforms: those who still clung to the belief of the Giants, black magicians who worshipped demons, Elven tribes that returned to Eva, Dark Elves who had always followed Shilen, they all challenged the absolute authority of the Einhasad priests. Some of them insisted they had received a revelation from Lilith, others appeared to have come into possession of huge treasures, so it can be safely assumed that although Lilith herself was imprisoned, her agents were very much active in the Elmoreden Empire.
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		+	Emperor Shunaiman could control the enormous area of the Empire because he had harnessed the power of Sacredness by communing with the Grail of Splendor, an item that had originally belonged to the Giants. Feeling secure in his position as the ruler of the biggest Empire on the continent, being at the same time the supreme leader of the Einhasad Church and firmly holding the power of the two Seals, Shunaiman started to teach his aides the secret of interacting with the Grail of Splendor so that he could rule his dominion more efficiently. With the same aim in mind he established a new administrative system that divided the Empire into several Territories, each with a castle and a fortified town at the center - Gludio, Giran, Dion etc. Through this system Shunaiman's power reached to the most outlying areas of the Empire and he had absolute control over everything that went on within the borders of Elmoreden.

	===Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)===		===Erschaffung der 7 Siegel (7 Signs)===