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-The Eldritch Kingdom of Thelenon was tended by the wise and beautiful elfin Princess Myrlani who resided at Skatim Keep. War had been an unknown device of hate in Thelenon ever since Myrlani came to the throne. The good princess was able to spread love and trust throughout the Kingdom, Even the age old enemies, the dwarves of the Blue Mountains and the Elves of the Etan Woods, Learned to trust one another. It seemed that at last peace may have come to the world of Tokal. 
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-But this was not the case, for deep in his fortress stronghold in Pohjola, the ancient evil spirit of Lum had arisen and was known as Kas in that time, then, in a later age, as Powatok. He again watched the events of the world with great interest. Soon, so very soon he planned to conquer the world and spread his black word of hate. But first he needed to finish his device of power, the Sword of the Sightless Eye. The metal for the sword was forged by the demon Narkon, its edge was tempered a thousand times, each using the blood of a different life. Then Powatok tortured the ground itself until it wept a single red tear and fixed this tear to the hilt of the sword. Then he blinded a thousand beings and cast each sightless soul into that red jewel. Then one by one Powatok cast all of the evils of the world into that blade, once gathering all these powers into the blade, Powatok began raising his armies, Powatok’s gathering of arms went unnoticed in Thelenon 
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-To honor a full cycle of peace the dwarves and the elves decided to present Myrlani with a token of their esteem, The dwarves forged a sword at Gar Cavern out of the purest mithral and all the powerful mages cast their blessings on the blade. One taught the sword to see, one taught it to speak, each gave it their own blessing and power as a tribute to Myrlani. 
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-While the party of dwarves and elves were taking the sword to Skatim Keep they were stopped by the Mage Myek. He asked if he too could cast a blessing into the sword. Curious to see what he could add that they hadn’t already given the sword they gave their permission. Myek whispered a word into the sword and then stood back and named the sword Myrlani. Then he turned to the astonished dwarves and elves and said, “Each of you have given the sword a wondrous gift, yet it was unwhole. I have given it Hope and I have given it a name, now it is life. 
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-And it was this Sword, Hope (as the dwarves called it), that was presented to Myrlani– But deep in his fortress of Ravenscrag, Powatok trembled at the thought of this sword, for he knew that it was the only blade that could defeat him. So although his preparations were incomplete, he decided to cast the seeds of war. 
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-The war went against the fair inhabitants of Thelenon. In a few short weeks all that was left unconquered was Skatim Keep. During these dark days the Mage Myek came to offer his advice. Many desired that Myrlani would cast Myek away as it was his blessing that brought the wrath of Powatok. Yet in her wisdom she set aside such foul advice. She received Myek and asked him for his advice and that Eldritch sage told the story of the White Elder. 
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-“When Iscus had finished the creation she was pleased with what she had done. While she was observing Tokal, a star fell from the heavens and burrowed itself into the flesh of Tokal. Into this dead star Chael breathed the vapour of life. Being pleased with their work, the three witches left. 
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-The seed of life that was left behind grew into a most beautiful White Tree which was named by the Moriner “The White Elder”. In the spring the tree grew splendid blue leaves, in the summer the now green leaves sparkled with the morning dew, and in the fall the leaves became gold and red and royal purple, and in the winter the tree sprouted silver leaves showing life in death. 
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-Of all the things that lived, the Evil ones hated this tree the worst. Each day they tried to think of ways to destroy the tree. Yet neither fire nor lightning nor cold of winter nor heat of summer could kill the tree. The Evil ones finally decided that the power must be in the fallen star beneath. 
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-So the Evil ones uprooted the tree and found the ember of life and cast it back into the heavens. And the White Elder died, and those who loved Tokal mourned its passing and gave up all hope. 
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-Yet there was one who was too young to lose hope. This child, barely half a-cycle old, went to the dead tree and found a strange ball hanging from one of the silvery branches. He took the sphere and placed it on the ground. And after many springs a new tree, even more beautiful than the first, grew in that spot. 
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-So it is with hope and death. Without hope, life is barren, but even in death there can be hope. With that Myek left the great hall. Myrlani thought on what he had said and found her own wisdom. 
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-All the while Powatok was gathering his forces about Skatim Keep and Myrlani led her forces out to meet him. In the battle that ensured Myrlani sought out Powatok. Finally she found him and they engaged in individual combat. The battlefield became calm as the two champions battled each other. But it was clear that Powatok was the stronger. Then in the heat of Battle, Myrlani smiled and dropped her guard. Powatok immediately took advantage of the situation and slew Myrlani. Upon striking her body the Sword of the Sightless Eye shattered into a thousand pieces. His power destroyed, Powatok fled the field. 
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-When Myrlani’s Captains reached the spot all they found were a thousand shards and pieces of Powatok’s sword. Among these shards there was a flawless jewel. There was no trace of Myrlani’s body or the Sword Hope. The power of Powatok was broken at the battle and it is said that a White Elder grows in the spot where Myrlani died. It is rumored that even Powatok himself dare not look at this tree. 
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