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	* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]		* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]
	* 817 WK, Spring: [[Anticipatory Revenge]]		* 817 WK, Spring: [[Anticipatory Revenge]]

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	* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]		* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]
	* 817 WK, Spring: [[Anticipatory Revenge]]		* 817 WK, Spring: [[Anticipatory Revenge]]

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	'''Approx 300,000 BP'''		'''Approx 300,000 BP'''

	The <strong>Necromancer</strong> manifests near the lower end of NC (~~12Â°~~ N), beyond the Dwarven kingdoms, near the bridge to SC.		The <strong>Necromancer</strong> manifests near the lower end of NC (12° N), beyond the Dwarven kingdoms, near the bridge to SC.

	==== Pestilence ====		==== Pestilence ====

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	; Music of the Spheres		; Music of the Spheres
	The ~~â€˜Music~~ of the Spheres' is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about 4'6" tall has major psychological problems going above 4,500', and will flee in terror shortly after 5,500'. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.		The 'Music of the Spheres' is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about 4'6" tall has major psychological problems going above 4,500', and will flee in terror shortly after 5,500'. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.

	Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.		Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.

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	Primarily as a GM tool, there are a variety of adventure related specific knowledges to compensate characters for the non-standard, and sometimes time-warped, oddities of Purple. Below are the standard lists, although more are available to individual characters on application depending on their individual skills and specific actions on that adventure. -- NB: ''this is a work in progress'', more skills will be added shortly for other adventures with scribe notes		Primarily as a GM tool, there are a variety of adventure related specific knowledges to compensate characters for the non-standard, and sometimes time-warped, oddities of Purple. Below are the standard lists, although more are available to individual characters on application depending on their individual skills and specific actions on that adventure. -- NB: ''this is a work in progress'', more skills will be added shortly for other adventures with scribe notes

	BOOK-KEEPING: As per ~~Â§28~~.2, these specific Knowledges are equivalent to a sub-field — explicitly additional to the normal rank-based allocation. Where the character had subsequently chose an analogous '''Philosopher''' sub-field, it should be reallocated retrospectively & signed off. Apologies for the GM Trardiness [traditional tardiness].		BOOK-KEEPING: As per §28.2, these specific Knowledges are equivalent to a sub-field — explicitly additional to the normal rank-based allocation. Where the character had subsequently chose an analogous '''Philosopher''' sub-field, it should be reallocated retrospectively & signed off. Apologies for the GM Trardiness [traditional tardiness].

	=== 797 Winter: "[http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snwi9704.pdf That was now, This is then]; or The Good, the Bard, & the Ugly" ===		=== 797 Winter: "[http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snwi9704.pdf That was now, This is then]; or The Good, the Bard, & the Ugly" ===

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	'''RANKING DISCOUNT''': Upon reflection, characters who later achieve Rank 7 in '''Mechanician''' will find hidden memories of their time in the Mountain-fortress Dwarven cities resurfacing with surprising clarity. Much that was mysterious at the time is now understood with a profound clarity. The character may use this knowledge as inspiration for Masterworks. If the specialisation skill or masterwork (or both) is <i>conceivably</i> related to experiences, the character receives a '''20%''' discount on the EP cost of ranks 8,9, or 10 and does NOT require a further tutor or advanced texts. However, if they do use such texts, the character may at each master rank, <i>with no extra effort or time</i>, write a commentary/correction of one standard authority the earns them a reputation for Genius or/or lunacy.<BR>		'''RANKING DISCOUNT''': Upon reflection, characters who later achieve Rank 7 in '''Mechanician''' will find hidden memories of their time in the Mountain-fortress Dwarven cities resurfacing with surprising clarity. Much that was mysterious at the time is now understood with a profound clarity. The character may use this knowledge as inspiration for Masterworks. If the specialisation skill or masterwork (or both) is <i>conceivably</i> related to experiences, the character receives a '''20%''' discount on the EP cost of ranks 8,9, or 10 and does NOT require a further tutor or advanced texts. However, if they do use such texts, the character may at each master rank, <i>with no extra effort or time</i>, write a commentary/correction of one standard authority the earns them a reputation for Genius or/or lunacy.<BR>
	Incidentally, the Dwarven Master Mechanicians have countered all literal accusations of lunacy in a previous [Guild chronology], subsequent [Purple chronology] adventure where they enabled a guild party to destroy ~~Purpleâ€™s~~ moon — admittedly not the main reason to do it, but True Genius nonetheless. THIS EP BONUS is ''back-dated''. Players should contact MP to have appropriate chits/re-ranking signed off.		Incidentally, the Dwarven Master Mechanicians have countered all literal accusations of lunacy in a previous [Guild chronology], subsequent [Purple chronology] adventure where they enabled a guild party to destroy Purple's moon — admittedly not the main reason to do it, but True Genius nonetheless. THIS EP BONUS is ''back-dated''. Players should contact MP to have appropriate chits/re-ranking signed off.

	'''RANKING DISCOUNT''': Characters who were taught skills and magic by the Greater Titans may use that time as '''immersion teaching''' in Dwarven or Titan languages. Players should contact MP to have appropriate chits/re-ranking signed off.		'''RANKING DISCOUNT''': Characters who were taught skills and magic by the Greater Titans may use that time as '''immersion teaching''' in Dwarven or Titan languages. Players should contact MP to have appropriate chits/re-ranking signed off.
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	; Music of the Spheres		; Music of the Spheres
	The â€˜Music of the ~~Spheresâ€™~~ is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about ~~4â€™6~~" tall has major psychological problems going above 4,~~500â€™~~, and will flee in terror shortly after 5,~~500â€™~~. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.		The â€˜Music of the Spheres' is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about 4'6" tall has major psychological problems going above 4,500', and will flee in terror shortly after 5,500'. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.

	Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.		Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.
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	<div id="AltitudeKey" style="float: right; border: thin solid #CCCCCC; background-color: #EEEEEE; margin: 1em 0 1em 1em; padding: 0.5em;">		<div id="AltitudeKey" style="float: right; border: thin solid #CCCCCC; background-color: #EEEEEE; margin: 1em 0 1em 1em; padding: 0.5em;">
	''Altitude Key''<br>		''Altitude Key''<br>
	a -~~500â€™~~ to +~~50â€™~~<br>		a -500' to +50'<br>
	b +~~50â€™~~ to +~~300â€™~~<br>		b +50' to +300'<br>
	c +~~300â€™~~ to +~~1000â€™~~<br>		c +300' to +1000'<br>
	d +~~1000â€™~~ to +~~3000â€™~~<br>		d +1000' to +3000'<br>
	e +~~3000â€™~~ upwards		e +3000' upwards
	</div>		</div>
	==== Slender Neck ====		==== Slender Neck ====
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	Paria City '''11 b'''		Paria City '''11 b'''

	~~Dragonâ€™s~~ Port '''12 b'''		Dragon's Port '''12 b'''

	Anarcko '''13 b'''		Anarcko '''13 b'''
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	=== Dwarven Nations ===		=== Dwarven Nations ===
	==== Amalfi ====		==== Amalfi ====
	~~Valâ€™Dido~~ '''1 d'''		Val'Dido '''1 d'''

	Pato '''2 b'''		Pato '''2 b'''

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	; Music of the Spheres		; Music of the Spheres
	The â€˜Music of the Spheresâ€™ is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about ~~4â€™6â€~~ tall has major psychological problems going above 4,500â€™, and will flee in terror shortly after 5,500â€™. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.		The â€˜Music of the Spheresâ€™ is a magical/musical effect that prevents tall people from going into mountains. Anyone more than about 4â€™6" tall has major psychological problems going above 4,500â€™, and will flee in terror shortly after 5,500â€™. No magic known in Purple or Alusia prevents this effect. This has protected the Dwarves historically from the Drow, and (retrospectively) from the Orcs. It is thought by the Guild that this was set up by the Titans.

	Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.		Recently it has become apparent that the music can be heard by some individuals at any altitude and at sea level it seems to be coming from the ocean depths.

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Adventures

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	* 814 WK, Autumn: [[Mislaid Offspring]]		* 814 WK, Autumn: [[Mislaid Offspring]]
	* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]		* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]
			* 817 WK, Spring: [[Anticipatory Revenge]]

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Adventures

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	* 811 WK, Spring: [[Fact-eliminating mission]] - Defending West Capital from Fane Federation Invasion, rescue Tethys.		* 811 WK, Spring: [[Fact-eliminating mission]] - Defending West Capital from Fane Federation Invasion, rescue Tethys.
	* 813 WK, Autumn: [[Land of the Mislaid]] - Discretely retrieving an overdue spy/associate for Lady Megaera Fell (elf of The Great Wood; a Magistrate of Justice and Retribution), or at least the items he borrowed; party accidentally found the lost or well-hidden Dwarven city, Prometheopolis, now a hobbit refuge.		* 813 WK, Autumn: [[Land of the Mislaid]] - Discretely retrieving an overdue spy/associate for Lady Megaera Fell (elf of The Great Wood; a Magistrate of Justice and Retribution), or at least the items he borrowed; party accidentally found the lost or well-hidden Dwarven city, Prometheopolis, now a hobbit refuge.
	* 814 WK, Autumn: [[Mislaid Offspring]] -		* 814 WK, Autumn: [[Mislaid Offspring]]
			* 816 WK, Summer: [[Gypsy Smugglers Wanted]]

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	: Great Arts (including several Thaumaturgical & Elemental colleges, also Rune)		: Great Arts (including several Thaumaturgical & Elemental colleges, also Rune)
	: Great Skills (including Smithing, Building, Brewing, Writing) and many handicrafts.Â		: Great Skills (including Smithing, Building, Brewing, Writing) and many handicrafts.Â
	Seven great <strong>Dwarvish</strong> Cities arise in the highlands, each with two Titans as "Patrons" ~~â€”~~ in effect Deities in Residence.Â		Seven great <strong>Dwarvish</strong> Cities arise in the highlands, each with two Titans as "Patrons" — in effect Deities in Residence.Â

	The South Continent [<strong>SC</strong>] is empty.Â Beyond the Western ocean is a continent of uncivilised nomad <strong>Drow</strong> and Dragons ... plus herds of mute semi-intelligent bipeds (GTN Human).Â		The South Continent [<strong>SC</strong>] is empty.Â Beyond the Western ocean is a continent of uncivilised nomad <strong>Drow</strong> and Dragons ... plus herds of mute semi-intelligent bipeds (GTN Human).Â
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	Most Dwarven nations fled (mostly to the Southern Continent?), going into hiding until Evil is defeated;Â however the Titans did take two Dwarven nations with them, one being re-established on Ares (as per ''War on horror'', 807WK). Â		Most Dwarven nations fled (mostly to the Southern Continent?), going into hiding until Evil is defeated;Â however the Titans did take two Dwarven nations with them, one being re-established on Ares (as per ''War on horror'', 807WK). Â

	What happened to the other titans is not definitively known ~~â€”~~ possibly they became the titans of the unflattering myths prevalent in the Ellenic States, "titans" who were overthrown by the Ellenic Pantheon or that just may be confusion.Â		What happened to the other titans is not definitively known — possibly they became the titans of the unflattering myths prevalent in the Ellenic States, "titans" who were overthrown by the Ellenic Pantheon or that just may be confusion.Â
	Theologians consider it more likely that the 11 or 12 remaining Titans ascended elsewhere: certainly those particular [Great] Titans currently function as '''Powers of Light'''.		Theologians consider it more likely that the 11 or 12 remaining Titans ascended elsewhere: certainly those particular [Great] Titans currently function as '''Powers of Light'''.

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	When travelling with her husband among the amoral fey of the South, King Alcwyn fell pregnant and a coven of fairies bestowed great gifts on her children that they might be more handsome, powerful, skilled, and cunning than any dwarf, but also prophesied disaster should a son of Alcwyn mount the throne. Indeed each of the Aethelings competed fiercely and none was his equal save his brothers. And, as the prophecy became widely known, some pedants expected Alcwyn's daughter Mellissa, a Priest of Hyperion, to be named heir.		When travelling with her husband among the amoral fey of the South, King Alcwyn fell pregnant and a coven of fairies bestowed great gifts on her children that they might be more handsome, powerful, skilled, and cunning than any dwarf, but also prophesied disaster should a son of Alcwyn mount the throne. Indeed each of the Aethelings competed fiercely and none was his equal save his brothers. And, as the prophecy became widely known, some pedants expected Alcwyn's daughter Mellissa, a Priest of Hyperion, to be named heir.

	However, when Alcwyn's people returned to Purple and founded '''HyBrasil''', King Alcwyn, knowing well how the Fey delighted in deviousness, announced that, since Hyperionopolis was no more, there was thus no kingdom, therefore HyBrasil was a Republic ~~â€”~~ to be administered by the Council of Priests of Hyperion who appoint one of their own as Governor; whereupon she distributed her royal Scarlet robes amongst the Council. Coincidentally Mellissa was appointed first Governor. To this day there are three traditions:		However, when Alcwyn's people returned to Purple and founded '''HyBrasil''', King Alcwyn, knowing well how the Fey delighted in deviousness, announced that, since Hyperionopolis was no more, there was thus no kingdom, therefore HyBrasil was a Republic — to be administered by the Council of Priests of Hyperion who appoint one of their own as Governor; whereupon she distributed her royal Scarlet robes amongst the Council. Coincidentally Mellissa was appointed first Governor. To this day there are three traditions:
	# Scarlet may only be worn by the Council and the Constabulary		# Scarlet may only be worn by the Council and the Constabulary
	# A name including '''Aethel''' or '''Ethel''' may only given to a direct descendent of Alcwyn		# A name including '''Aethel''' or '''Ethel''' may only given to a direct descendent of Alcwyn

Purple - Revision history

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