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==History== | ==History== | ||
Originally built by the Thorm family architect, Moonrise Towers was a symbol of devotion to the moonmaiden [[Selûne]]. The tower was commanded by [[Ketheric Thorm]], who lived there with his wife Melodia and daughter [[Isobel]]. | Originally built by the Thorm family architect, Moonrise Towers was a symbol of devotion to the moonmaiden [[Selûne]]. The tower was commanded by [[Ketheric Thorm]], who lived there with his wife Melodia and his daughter [[Isobel]]. | ||
After both Melodia and Isobel's deaths, Ketheric turned to [[Shar]], the Lady of Loss. In her name, he raised an army of [[Dark Justiciar]]s and set them against the surrounding lands and as far as the [[Grymforge]]. Ketheric's forces were eventually defeated by the allied [[Harpers]] and [[Emerald Grove]] druids, as well from a pact made by the architect which enlisted help from the orthon [[Yurgir]]. | After both Melodia and Isobel's deaths, Ketheric turned to [[Shar]], the Lady of Loss. In her name, he raised an army of [[Dark Justiciar]]s and set them against the surrounding lands and as far as the [[Grymforge]]. Ketheric's forces were eventually defeated by the allied [[Harpers]] and [[Emerald Grove]] druids, as well from a pact made by the architect which enlisted help from the orthon [[Yurgir]]. | ||
Before Ketheric could be brought to justice, he released the [[shadow curse]]. This curse caused immense damage and death across the land, persisting for the following century. | Before Ketheric could be brought to justice, he released the [[shadow curse]]. This curse caused immense damage and death across the land, persisting for the following century. | ||
During the fifteenth century, Myrkul appeared to Ketheric, promising him his greatest desire of Isobel returned to life. For this, Ketheric sacrificed his body and soul, and became Myrkul's chosen. Moonrise Towers was reclaimed in Myrkul's name, and became the seat of power of the [[Cult of the Absolute]], lead by him and two fellow chosen of the [[Dead Three]]. | During the fifteenth century, Myrkul appeared to Ketheric, promising him his greatest desire of Isobel returned to life. For this, Ketheric sacrificed his body and soul, and became Myrkul's chosen. Moonrise Towers was reclaimed in Myrkul's name, and became the seat of power of the [[Cult of the Absolute]], lead by him and two fellow chosen of the [[Dead Three]]. | ||