Topic: Adenna

Seirichi

Date: 2012-10-06 19:42 EST
This folder is basically a continuation of "Adenna". Older posts of Adenna can be seen HERE

Seirichi

Date: 2012-10-06 19:44 EST
Some people brought up questions about the Adenna storyline and terms found within it. So to make things easier, I just made a list of titles/etc that could be confusing when not detailed.

Glossery of Names and Terms

Adenna - The Kingdom of Adenna was created by the man known as Daichi. The war mongering King who conquered many lands before founding his own.

Liltu Quarter - Liltu land on Adenna soil. Found within the City of Adenna. Houses the portal systems used for long distance access to and from the city. Liltu law applies when visiting this location. It is the safest part of Adenna for travelers who seek to sell their wears. It also houses many magical tomes and items that could not be found within Adenna before its introduction.

Tower of Liltu / Liltu - Once known as "The Mage City of Liltu". The city is a wasteland filled with poisonous arcane gasses. The tower-head located in the middle is the only entrance way outside of magic that would allow one to enter into the city that dwells below.

Winter Hill - A giant monastery. The Monks of Winter Hill are fierce combatants with their saw-bladed swords.

The Desert City of Settesh - A city founded beside the King's Sea. The main market hub to the people of the Desert Wastes. Home of the Desert King and Queen.

King's Sea - A winding river that travels from high within the mountains of winter hill and through the Desert Wastes to the south. It provides water to the City of Settesh and other towns that run along it.

The Mage City: Nebura - A Drow city located under ground. Allies to Liltu and reluctantly, Ryuani.

The Mage City: Ryuani - A mostly human city of mages. They have a large wall that surrounds their city.

Siovanui - A spiritually ascended human. A higher glimpse of enlightenment bestowed upon a human that allows their bodies to become energy sources. Their physical abilities are strengthens to the point of damaging outside sources that are around the body, and if not correctly limited could cause massive damage perhaps on the scale of a nuclear bomb. The trials to become Siovanui are as dangerous as being one. Only those who are pure and untainted by sexual intercourse may become Siovanui.

Lily of the Valley - Masked Adenna warriors who do all for the city. Spies. Assassinations and poisons name only a few of their skills.

Lilith - A magic system created by the mage leaders of Liltu. By drawing arcane energy from multiple ley lines and channeling it into one chosen host, they created a weapon of magic that will forever be attached to the Tower itself. The title and magical essence of the "Lilith" is passed from Mother to Child -- or by another who feeds upon the former host. Every passing creates a stronger Lilith, though it is wise to delay a passing for several hundreds of years so that the arcane energy within matures and gains new knowledge; so that the next Lilith may spend her time studying other forms of magical arts.

The Eighth - The Eighth Lilith of Liltu, who is known like many before her as simply "Lilith". Though she is called many other names. Lily by her life-partner Techichi, and "The White Witch".

The Ninth - The Ninth Lilith of Liltu, she goes by the name Nima. Currently the latest holder of the title.

The Eye of Lilith - The sign of the Eighth Lilith of Liltu. Usually shown during times of importance or gathering.

The Rising Phoenix - The sign of the Ninth Lilith of Liltu. Usually shown during times of importance or gathering.

Shiji Kumo - Guardian of the snow covered and mountainous Isle that once roamed in the skies above Adenna. Shiji Kumo is a giant spider-like creature with hypnotic ruby eyes. It can invade thoughts psychically and is the most worshiped of the guardians since it can invade dreams. Prayers are usually done before bed so that sweet, calm dreams may be awarded to those who ask for mercy.

The Blade Witch - The derogatory name given to the Mage-Killer Freia. Adenna born, Liltu trained. She specializes in magical weaponry.

The Puppet Witch - The derogatory name given to the mage known as Erika Lortz. "Father" of Nayon, the Queen of Adenna, and Nayun. A human - turned puppet - turned human. She specializes in puppetry, hexes, and familiars.

The White Witch - The derogatory name given to the Eighth Lilith of Liltu. It is a pun on her albino-white skin, skin that all those born within Liltu share, and snow white hair. The name came from the citizens of Adenna when she was first introduced to them.

Liltu Kights ( Commonly known as "Mage-Killers" ) - Magic wielders trained to specialize in killing other magic users. Must be physcially strong to be able to fight within anti-magic fields. A joint effort created between Liltu and Adenna.

First Generation Liltu Knight / Mage-Killer - Those who hold the mark of the Eighth. It is located on the right side of their neck.

Second Generation Liltu Knight / Mage-Killer - Those who hold the mark of the Ninth. It is located on the right upper arm.

The Goddess of the Hunt - A humanoid girl named "Crane". An Old One who's taken up residence within the realm of Adenna. She spends most of her time hunting and running among the creatures of the upper isles. Trained the Adennian archers. A small cult that worships her are located within the Dragon District of Adenna.

Settok - Settesh Goddess of the Moon. She reigns over the night.

Shatesh - Settesh God of the Sun. He reigns over the day.

N'elu - Settesh Goddess of Flame. She reigns over sunset.

Nayon

Date: 2012-10-09 05:06 EST
The bigger picture of what happened during the Battle of Settesh.

Combatants: The allied Adenna / Liltu forces vs Army / Royal Guard of Settesh.

The story the pubic received:

The City of Settesh and surrounding Desert Lands were threatening to cut off trade with Adenna. Shiji Kumo brought winter down upon Adenna, and in doing so destroyed many of their own crops. With Settesh threatening to cut off trade -- Adenna was forced to flex their military might to ensure their people would not starve. Settesh planned to hold the Queen of Adenna's sister, Nayun, as a hostage before declaring the trade agreement between the two cities was through.

Before the conflict started the Crown recieved notice of the Desert King's interest in marrying his son, Prince Ren, to Queen Nayon's sister, Nayun. A caravan left Adenna and travelled to Settesh, where it was then ambushed within the throne room during introductions. The Liltu Knight, Freia, thwarted their attempts and summoned reinforcements to Settesh.

The Desert King and his Queen are dead. Adenna currently occupies Settesh and surrounding areas to ensure no other hostilities toward Adenna takes place.

Nayun, after marrying Prince Ren, became the Queen of Settesh, allowing Adenna and Liltu rights to stay within the region.

Liltu's involvement ( Not public knowledge ):

The Eighth Lilith of Liltu discovered a ley line that travels across the desert of Settesh. Since Adenna, and therefor Liltu, does not have land rights - they would not be able to uncover and excavate possible arcane knowledge that dwells within certain key point structures that were built upon the ley line. Liltu has known of this ley line for some time, and once agents within Settesh overheard the plot of the Desert King -- all Lilith needed to do was wait till opportunity struck. She created a false story from past scrying to manipulate ( or `urge them to the right path` as Lilith puts it ) the Adenna royals and other key players to prepare for their parts in the invasion.