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The Endorone conquer Bloodloch in a vicious civil war and drive out the disloyal dwarves, but then collapse under internal stresses as the Chakrasulian cult displaces the original Endoron and embraces their role as bringers of despair. The Indoron move on the rest of Sapience, intending to conquer it. | The Endorone conquer Bloodloch in a vicious civil war and drive out the disloyal dwarves, but then collapse under internal stresses as the Chakrasulian cult displaces the original Endoron and embraces their role as bringers of despair. The Indoron move on the rest of Sapience, intending to conquer it. | ||
A man named [[Idar Karif]] unites several scattered settlements as | A man named [[Idar Karif]] unites several scattered settlements as "the armies of the Light", and builds his [[Castle of Illumination]]. He then pitches his armies against those of the Indoron. The forces of Light harry the Indoron from the southeast, whittling down their forces as their once-green recruits become veterans in facing the dark magi. Facing resistance for the first time in a long time, the Indoron retreat into Bloodloch and the surrounding lands, fighting running battles against enemy regiments. | ||
Idar Karif meets and marries [[Catiana]], a lady of mysterious origins, and the crusade against the Indoron becomes more brutal. Soon, Idar becomes paranoid, even towards members of his own closest circle, and he casts them out of his Castle. Internal schisms continue to form within the armies of the Light, as Lady Catarina's presence drives Idar and his men into their own extremes of mad devotion. At its height, Idar Karif murders every person living in the Castle of Illumination and throws himself from the parapets to his death. | Idar Karif meets and marries [[Catiana]], a lady of mysterious origins, and the crusade against the Indoron becomes more brutal. Soon, Idar becomes paranoid, even towards members of his own closest circle, and he casts them out of his Castle. Internal schisms continue to form within the armies of the Light, as Lady Catarina's presence drives Idar and his men into their own extremes of mad devotion. At its height, Idar Karif murders every person living in the Castle of Illumination and throws himself from the parapets to his death. | ||