Hail, Sapience.

An addendum to the previous post: the first monolith of the Path of Seleucar is found in the town centre of New Thera. After that, you will need to follow the clues upon the monoliths to reach the Path's conclusion. Each monolith is numbered so you will know if you are on the right track.

Besides that, this post is dedicated to a very special gift bequeathed the Restoration: an orb of memories.

Through the events of Black Woe, and to a far lesser degree this very Festival, we have seen the value and the power held by Memory. In our thoughts and recollections do we hold the keys to mysteries and the answers to questions, even if we do not realise it.

So it is that at the Eleanor Thalos Memorial Arboretum, located in the Asterian Restoration, this orb of memories will accept the submission of two (2) memories from any adventurer. It will then broadcast those memories at intervals to all who linger within the locale, granting all the gift of sharing these collective memories through another's eyes.

Read the following closely to understand how this occurs.

Consider a memory that you wish to impart. It should ideally have some historical value: whether it references your involvement or observation of a global historical event, or an achievement of significance within your organisation, and so forth.

It should also not sprawl on for too long, so as not to overwhelm those who are new to the thought - perhaps at most double the time taken to read this paragraph. They can be as obvious or as vague as you wish. Examples are provided below.

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Amaranthine lightning flashes and strikes with abandon upon a blasted, darkened battlefield recognisable as legendary Nishnatoba. In the distance, the imposing figures of various Divine rise up upon the firmament, engaged in furious conflict against a terrible monstrosity of shifting darkness. That war is mirrored upon the ruins before you as legions of your fellow Demigods charge forth with cries of battle, meeting an onslaught of muscular ormyrr and sinuous Dala'myrr head-on in bloody slaughter.

Unfurling through your thoughts is a memory of a village set ablaze in the clear aftermath of war. Pride rises within you as you gaze upon crimson-spattered bodies and piked heads. Incandescent hellions surge forth from blackened iron tanks, laying fiery waste to all within their approach. Whispering a fervent prayer to the Malevolent One, you join legions of warriors marching through the ruins of shops and houses, slaughtering any remaining survivors as battle standards fly high.

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When you have decided on your two memories, simply TOUCH ORB <memory>. Note: Be very certain that what you wish to impart is the final iteration, as changes will not be possible once done so.

Your memories will now be collected within the orb as a gift to those who will come after, for it is said that history is best remembered when seen through another's eyes.

There are certain restrictions:

1. Your memory must not be inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise unsuitable. We trust that the average Achaean has a modicum of common sense to make the correct judgement, but understand that a misuse of this Divine gift will certainly come with an obvious punishment. Memories found inappropriate will be destroyed.

2. There can be no forced actions within these memories carried over beyond the memory. You may convey a memory of praising the Lord Malevolence in a Black Mass, and even how you felt in that instance - but you cannot transfer your lingering devotion to others, as though 'As the memory ends, you open your eyes with furious devotion to Evil in your heart.' if it is not part of the memory itself.

3. We encourage memories of significant global events for obvious reasons, but if you are young and have yet to experience this, we will also accept memories that are significant to your daily life. Such as a graduation ceremony in your House, ascending to Dragonhood, completing a foray for the first time, conversations with ogres, so on and so forth. In fact, your experience with this Festival is also welcome.

4. If you are concerned that your memory is unsuitable, you may direct your suggestion to myself for verification.

LOCATION: The Eleanor Thalos Memorial Arboretum
DIRECTION: In, 3N, NE from the portal on Meropis outside the Restoration. Or, use map coordinates 67467.

This orb will be accepting submissions until the end of the Festival, so do consider your submission thoroughly. The opportunity to contribute your thoughts - in a literal sense - to what will undoubtedly be a relic of the ages is rare. So, we invite as many people as possible to share your recollections and build this treasure of time for future generations.

Any questions may be directed to myself.

Regards,

Jurixe S. Nithilar
representing the Asterian Restoration


Penned by my hand on the 11th of Chronos, in the year 977 AF.