The Great Library of Palanthas
An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.
Stories of Ansalon from the view of Sardis.
A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap Off 65 80.'
The gully continues 'Want color back? Turn Color Back ON!!
Astinus says 'Enter the main library here to view only the author list.'
Astinus gently places a metal bound tome encrusted with jewels on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Sardis' scribed in dull blue ink.
Author: Sardis Date Mon Aug 19 22:05:46 2002 Subject The Capture of Rivin I stood from the altar at the Temple of Chemosh as a dark aura fell over me, the time was at hand, It was time to go and capture the one known as Rivin. As I left the temple I ran my hand down the neck of Grenlev my Green Dragon that has been loyal, since my days as the Dragon Emperor. I knew the task at hand would be difficult even with Chemosh's blessing. And Grenlev sensed the task's difficulty and nodded to me as I mounted her and took to flight. As Grenlev landed at the gates of Xak Tsaroth I dismounted her and run my hand down her neck one last time as I told her to take back to the sky circle and wait for my return....if I was to return. I proceeded to make my way down into the depths of Xak Tsaroth walking past gully dwarves and broken buildings. As I kept walking I heard the sounds of heavy breathing and scraping of claws on coblestone. As I turned the corner I saw a bozak draconian, one of the fiendish creatures of the Dark Bitch, I drew my sword and fell the beast quickly and as his body hit the ground I ran as quickly as I could towards the chamber of Onyx As I neared the chamber, I edged my way around the sleeping Black Dragon and out the door at the back of the chamber. I continued into the chamber beyond Onyx to meet the target that held the key to my masters return. I entered the chamber to find Rivin sitting on a throne he rose and charged me with his swords drawn. I drew my weapons and quickly side stepped the charging enemy. As he passed me I placed the edge of my sword into his shoulder and kept spinning and took my stance again. He took one step and spun to face me again, and reached around and grabbed his shoulder and wiped the blood from his shoulder. He charged me again, and the battle ensued for almost an hours time, blows were exchanged and I took a few strikes and in time I finally out powered Rivin, and he fell unconcious to my sword. I threw his body over my shoulder and slowly limp ped my way back out of the catacombs. I came back to the top and called Grenlev down and tossed the fallen body over the saddle and climbed on and took to the sky. Author: Sardis Date Mon Aug 2 14:18:26 2004 Subject The "Dragonman" rides once again. As the Lords of Doom approached, Sardis patted the dragon on the neck, Well old friend it seems time to seek out some of the elder dragons for the Dark Bitches service once again. Dismounting the green wyrm, he breathed in the smell of burning stone and sulfur. Its been a long time since I've been to these lands, well time for me to go speak with a few old "friends" . With that said he stepped through the massive doors of the temple and down its hallways the people around him turning and backing away in recognition and respect. He walked to a set of heavy steel doors that glowed lightly from the heat behind them, grabbing the magically cooled blackened platinum handles he pulled the door open letting the heat from the forge. Bear down on him for a moment. In a loud voice he bellowed into the forge. Harkiel, your services are once more required, the Knighthood needs you and the other dragons, seek out Tombfyre, Ember, and Rampage. As well seek out those under there services, the younger ones. I go now to find Sarim, Tzsarot, Murder, and the others from days gone by, This is the Dark Queens command. As he choked out the last few words as they bitterly rolled off his tongue he turned letting the doors close behind him he heard the Adult red respond. Very well Dragon Emperor, Sardis. I'll seek those out, and leave a few younger to continue the forge The Queens will be done in your travels. Seconds later the beating of wings could be heard and the final blast of heat came through the doors as they shut behind the old knight, as he walked out of the temple to continue his assignment. Author: Sardis Date Tue Nov 23 23:27:24 2004 Subject A new job... He sat at his desk, a stack of papers in front of him, the thoughts running through his head of what to say and who to select for the task at hand. He'd been promised a great sum of money if he could pull off this task, but he couldn't do it alone, and as such would need assistance, but why did his mind keep going back to those three people. He took a piece of paper from a stack and wrote out the invitation to those that he knew would be needed. When he finished writing the pertinent information in each invitation he sealed it with a wax stamp and handed it off to a page. 'Make sure these make it to the proper people and stay sealed, odds are two of them can probably be found at the Tower of Wayreth. The other can be found at Storms Keep, I'm sure, so give it to one of the messengers of the Dark Knighthood, be sure to mention its not to be opened. ' The page nods and travels out of through the well lit hallways to deliver his packages. If this works I'll be a very wealthy minotaur, if this fails who knows maybe they'll kill each other he muttered to himself before standing from the desk and blowing out the candle on his desk for the night.
The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD
Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.
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