An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.

Stories of Ansalon from the view of Falkore.

A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap Off 65 80.'
The gully continues 'Eyes hurt? Turn Color OFF!! (regular story dates)

Astinus says 'Enter the main library here to view only the author list.'
Astinus gently places a massive tome lined with fake jewels on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Falkore' scribed in rich brown ink.

Author:    Falkore        
Date:      Tue Feb 10 03:05:15 2009
Subject     Falkore Back Story Part 1

Ralenia was sitting in the chamber that had been provided for her by
Verminaard. She was one of the fortunate ones to have caught his eye, just a
girl of 16 working as a serving girl at the Castle Nidus. He had laid with
her several time before hey had Ralenia was sitting in the chamber that had
been provided for her by Verminaard. She was one of the fortunate ones to
have caught his eye, just a girl of 16 working as a serving girl at the
Castle Nidus. He had laid with her several time before hey had become Lord
of Nidus through dubious circumstances. Even still she was so proud to be
his mistressa and loved him fiercely. She stroked her belly thinking that
even though she would never be able to bear him anything but a bastard she
still hoped that a son was in her womb. With a son she would never have be a
servant again because a male bastard would at least free her from these
trivial duties and be set for life. Several weeks later all Ralenia could
think of was pain. Several of the midwives look worried, she had been in
labor for several hours and the baby was in the wrong position and might die
taking her along with it. She was losing blood and would be dead within a
few minutes of something was not done. Lord Verminaard entered the room with
great protest from the women and he gave them a cold stare. Coming to
Ralenia side he looked into her eyes and he could tell the life was fleeing
from her. He began talking to someone who was not there, little did Ralenia
know he was conferring with the Goddess Takhisis. He had not revealed that
he was now a c Coming to Ralenia side he looked into her eyes and he could
tell the life was fleeing from her. He began talking to someone who was not
there, little did Ralenia know he was conferring with the Goddess Takhisis.
He had not revealed that he was now a cleric in her service. Within a few
minutes as her life was fleeting and her child dying inside of her
Verminaard stated " I accept" and placed his hand upon her belly and spoke
words she did not understand. Soon a feeling of warmth flowed through her
and she could feel some Within a few minutes as her life was fleeting and
her child dying inside of her Verminaard stated " I accept" He placed his
hand upon her belly and spoke words she did not understand. Soon a feeling
of warmth flowed through her and she could feel something was terribley
wrong. The child was already dead but the magic kept flowing and through her
into the child. Soon she could feel the heart beating in the child again and
the pains of labor continued. With a final push the child was born but
something seemed off, the child was white as a ghost and barely breathing
but alive. Ralenia tired and exhausted asked Verminaard "What have you done,
that was magic but it was clerical magic, how is that possible there are no
gods anymore?" Verminaard stated coldly "She has always been with us, and I
follow her wishes now. I have spared your life but the cost was great, you
shall never know this child he is special, he has died and been brought back
to life, his soul has been torn and exists in the Abyss and here. He shall
be a powerful tool for me. 

Author:    Falkore        
Date:      Mon Sep 21 18:47:14 2015
Subject      Highlord Humbled 

After receiving reports of Teague acting strangely I contacted some of my
mercenary friends and put a bounty out for his capture and interrogation.
This wasnt the first time I have had to eliminate my enemies but some of the
reports from the other mages was concerning. Also with the conclave of mages
rapidly approaching and reports of missing mages as well his behavior seemed
rather suspicious. After making the arrangements through his normal contacts
I was contacted by Shronius that he has completed After receiving reports of
Teague acting strangely I contacted some of my mercenary friends and put a
bounty out for his capture and interrogation. This wasnt the first time I
have had to eliminate my enemies but some of the reports from the other
mages was concerning. Also with the conclave of mages rapidly approaching
and reports of missing mages as well his behavior seemed rather suspicious.
After making the arrangements through his normal contacts I was contacted by
Shronius that he has completed his mission and was awaiting my arrival. 

Falkore stepped out of the shadows and greeted Shronius.  Greetings
Shronius, pleasure doing business with your. Now leave us be for a few
minutes then collect him and hold onto him for some time. I dont want him
doing anything rash for the next week or so. Also payment will be delivered
shortly, Falkore hissed. I will have further work for you and any other
mercenary that wants to work, any dragon army member is now considered to
have a bounty on their heads and I pay well for your services. Dont kill
them, yet at least I want information on what they are up to.

As Shronius leaves I inspect Teagues clothing and it appears the reason for
his absences and reports were not as accurate as I was lead to believe. The
poor man was playing at highlord of the red army. Thinking how this could be
used to my advantage it would make a nice distraction from his own
endeavours that I knew at once what my course of action would be. 

Ripping off Teagues hood I stare at him with my cold black eyes looking for
the fear within them. Teague begins to speak and I slap him across the face
to quite him.  Listen to me and listen good, I dont care that you are
playing at highlord. What I care about is the dead mages that have been
turning up and I think your people are responsible for them. You will be at
the conclave of the mages coming up and you will report your crimes or I
will brand you a traitor and a renegade for your actions. Also know this, no
matter where you go, no matter how many men you have or wherever you hide I
can find you and get to you. I can carve your heart out right now take a
bite out of it in front of you and watch you die but I am not going to do
that. You will get your chance to defend yourself. For right now you are
going to rot for awhile in a cell where no one will find you until the
conclave is close to beginning. I dont want you getting any bright ideas on
trying to make a play for my position and frankly I dont want another Ciskei
incident. You will be judged before the moons my friend and if they find you
guilty I will make the short rest of your life a miserable one.

Before Teague can respond I cast a sleep spell upon him and call for
Shronius to collect his prisoner.  Make sure he doesnt leave for awhile, a
week should be sufficient for my needs. Also no permanent harm but if loses
the ability to use his hands for awhile there will be another fifty diamonds
in it for you. Just dont break to many of them. 

Shronius nods at Falkore and begins dragging his prize away to whatever hole
he was going to stash him in. Feeling quite pleased with himself about how
things were turning out I made my way to collect the next book I was
seeking. Soon I shall have all I need to complete my plan and with no one to
stop me. 

The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD

Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.

Authors: All|A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
Astinus sighs as he recants 'We saved 868 books from Ansalon from before the great Cataclysm through today.'