The Elder Races of Kelleemah - CA3+
CharlesWayneRobinson
Traveler
The Vigaferli are an old race and have been here longer than any of the fairy folk. And, the fairy folk have been here since the 2nd Shedim War 1,700 years ago. Vigaferli is not the name that they call themselves, for nobody can understand their mournful calls. Vigaferli is the name given to them by the Vagoth and it means, the man slaughterers. The Vigaferli move silently and attack with surprise while leaving no sign of their passage in the snow. They often hunt in small bands of two to five members. But within the far northern valley of Kalladalr, they move more openly and often call out to each other. The sound travels over a great distance. The Vigaferli are fierce horned beasts that are as powerful as five warriors; their call should instill dread. But, those who have returned from the Kalladalr speak well of this place. As dangerous as it is, the varying tones of their calls echoing across the valley are described as haunting, but beautiful.
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The Centaurs of Talivadia had faced orc incursions ever since the last Shedim War, but they had always been in small bands raiding villages along the Centaurs southern border. The Orc Horde took them by surprise and forced them to evacuate their lands south of the river. Dorian and Satyr allies soon arrived to bolster their numbers. But the horde was not led by common Orcs. Large formations of Half-Orcs held the center line. They were dressed in black armor, held black shields bearing a white skull, and were armed with mighty swords. Half-Orcs often led bands of Orcs, but never so well armored and armed, and never is such numbers. The horde marched forth into battle. Eight days passed. They were kept south of the river, but he city walls on the south side of the river did not hold. The southern half of Talivadia was put to the torch and the Centaurs were forced to destroy every bridge that linked the two halves of the city. Some of their kin were stranded on the wrong side of the river. They did not know how much longer they could keep the Orcs from crossing. In desperation, the allies pooled their treasures and sent for the Telchine mercenaries of Ialys, led by the Curete known as Lycus. The allies held for another five long days and nights, and on the morning of the 6th day, the Telchine ships of Ialys were spotted off shore south of the river. The Telchine Gnomes landed behind the horde and nothing could be seen of them. The sounds of battle lasted all day and all night, but by morning, only the crackling embers of the southern half of Talivadia could be heard. The Telchine ships were gone and the Orcs were either slain or had fled. To this day, we do not know what dark magic the Telchine summoned against the Orcs. But nothing in the south, within 50 leagues of the river will grow and the land is barren and black. The ruins of the southern half of Talivadia still remain, for none have dared crossed over the river to explore what remains. The Half-Orcs of Mavros has never returned.
Garuda is the god of impetuous violent force, of speed, and of martial prowess.
Garuda is the eternal sworn enemy of the Nāga serpent race.
Once again - beautiful work
I am glad that you enjoy the storylines.
I just added the storyline for the Vigaferli and the Tuniit above. :-)