Just being a dark elf in Warhammer

Ogham stone is not only found in Obien, but also in the old world. However, the material of the stone is somewhat different. After all, ogham stone is a rare thing.

Some of the concentric ring carvings continued into Darkeus' time and have continued ever since. However, there are very few concentric ring carvings that still exist in the Old World. Well, there are many reasons. Over time, the geography has changed and they were buried in the land.

Of course, this is still a good thing. Some ogham stones in conspicuous places disappeared due to various reasons. They were demolished by human villagers. What did they do with them when they took them home? Or they were demolished by passing greenskins or beastmen. .

Some of the well-preserved ogham stones in the Old World are usually located in inaccessible places, and it usually requires historical documents, knowledge, and proficiency in magic to find them. Of course, some outlying settlements still follow ancient traditions and retain the ancient beliefs of the tribal period, holding rituals or sacrifices around sacred boulders.

The Ogham stone discovered by the elves was very hidden, located deep in Reikvald. Thick mist shrouded the ground around the concentric ring carvings. Plants grew freely here, but did not spread to the ground near the Ogham stone. The entire concentric ring carving sits atop a soft mound of earth.

Six smaller stones with a height of 1.2 meters are irregularly surrounded by a main stone. The surface of the black granite from the Gray Mountains is covered with a thick, furry green lichen. As the elves carefully scraped the moss off the stone, a swirling pattern appeared at the base of the stone.

The central stone is nearly 3 meters high and shaped like an irregular hexagonal cylinder. Unlike the surrounding small stones, there is not even a trace of algae growth on its surface. It can be clearly seen through the traces of the stone that one of the six sides is wider than the others and was once richly decorated. It should have gemstones and gilded decorations, but these decorations are now gone. Spiral interlacing lines surround the edge of this side, horizontal lines dividing it into rows that over time have become indistinguishable from what is depicted between them.

Of course, these discoveries were unremarkable compared to what was found next to the central stone. What was found next to the central stone simply shocked the elven spellcasters.

A buried obelisk stands next to the central stone. This obelisk is obviously the product of the elves. This style of obelisk is found all over Ulthuan, and also exists in the forests of Lauren Loren. . The casters were shocked because the age of the obelisk did not match. The obelisk was not an ancient relic from the time of the elf Elsin Alvin, but more likely to have stood within the past thousand years, but the obelisk was The style and decoration on the stele come from the Golden Age of Elves.

This is like archaeologists discovering a Tang Sancai in the ground, but this Tang Sancai is not from the Tang Dynasty, but from the Five-Colored Flag period. Moreover, this Tang Sancai piece from later generations completely replicates the craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty, as if the craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty traveled to later generations and reproduced one according to the previous craftsmanship and memory. If there were no experienced archaeologists and testing equipment, the discoverer would probably believe that this Tang Sancai came from the Tang Dynasty.

The elves speculated based on the discovery, and soon they rejected a hypothesis. The depth and duration of the obelisk being buried in the ground were obviously not the work of the upper wave elves, that is, the Asur mission headed by Finubar. made. Likewise, the Enils also denied that this was Enil's behavior. Rickvald was too far for Enil, and this was not Enil's style. Liv, the only Aslay in the team, also denied that this was Aslay's work.

there is only one truth!

There is a stray elf who survived the war of revenge and has been living in the Reikland. Moreover, this stray elf or his family is related to magic and has advanced attainments in magic. This inference was generally recognized by spellcasters, and various evidence pointed to this inference. After all, Gilead and Fishwell were standing next to them. But unfortunately, the elves did not find the relevant family emblem on the obelisk, and it is not popular among Asur spellcasters to shed family emblems on obelisks.

In line with the principle of come what comes, the elves, under the command of high-level spellcasters, took out tools and dug. As the digging deepened, the ogham stone buried in the soil was revealed, and then the evil things Here it comes...

The carvings on the stone are very abstract. The figures on them look like humans, but upon closer inspection they are not. The creatures on these patterns look very rough, savage and huge. The strangest thing is that the creature's head is triangular, with only one huge eye on it. These creatures live in a complex of crude structures built around the edge of a large lake. One of them, taller than the others, occupies a prominent position in the carving. Judging from the characteristics, this prominent creature is female.

In the entire sculpture, only this female creature has this braid, and the other creatures have no hair.

One scene depicts a war scene in which the creatures attack a human tribal-style village and take away the loot and prisoners. On the far right of the scene, a female creature waves the head of a slain prisoner toward a lake, where a horned monster emerges. The next scene mainly depicts a huge beast. The beast is very large and looks like a four-legged monitor lizard. Jagged lightning shoots from the eyes of the giant beast, but the giant beast has no wings.

The final scene depicts the death and burial of the female creature. The one-eyed creatures gather around her body, with outstretched arms reaching for the sky to perform some kind of ceremony or farewell. Finally, she is buried by the lake.

Then nothing happened.

Based on various performances, the spellcasters started a heated discussion, while Darkus sat on a chair and listened. First of all, it is certain that the stone has a long history, dating back to before the elves appeared in Elsin Alvin. The scenes on the stone were obviously carved later, and based on dating, they should have been carved after the human tribe entered the old world.

However...these scenes were not carved by humans. The creatures on the scenes were obviously marsh demons. There should be a marsh demon clan living in that period near the concentric ring carvings, and there should be a lake nearby. However, the lake should have disappeared and turned into land and forest. At least the team found no signs of lakes around them.

The Swamp Demon is a matriarchal society, ruled by women. The female in the scene is obviously the matriarch, but in the end the matriarch died, and no similar female was found in the scene. This shows that the matriarch has no successors such as daughters. The follow-up of this clan can be imagined. Unsurprisingly, it should have disappeared from history. Only these scenes prove that this marsh demon clan once existed. As for the giant beast, it should be a ferocious basilisk, but I don't know that there is some connection between the matriarch and the basilisk.

In addition, as the excavation deepened, the spellcasters made other discoveries. At some point in the past, some kind of existence released an extremely vicious curse on the central stone. Fortunately, this is not a real Ogham stone, but granite. Although time has passed, Drusala still captured sporadic Deha on the stone. This energy is like a rope leading to the ground, maintaining it. Some spell or curse long forgotten, but this deha was purified.

This is very interesting. These concentric rings composed of granite may have been made by the Obion Truthspeakers who first came to the old world. Without the Ogham stone, they could only find some similar replacements, such as granite. Then this group of concentric rings was left to the wind, rain and the passage of time. Later, a clan of swamp-dwelling demons came to live here and recorded some important things of the clan on the stone.

Later, another entity similar to the Chaos Wizard came and caused damage to the concentric rings, trying to destroy this spiritual network. Later, a stray elf spellcaster came here. After removing the curse, he placed obelisks to strengthen and repair this spiritual network. The entire process and evolution cannot be said to have nothing to do with the humans living in Reikland, it can only be said to have no connection at all.

It is certain that there is a spiritual vein network under the Ogham Stone. This network runs through Reikvald and connects Athel Loren and Altdorf. This is why the elves can accurately find this place in the misty forest.

In Darkus' view, this group of concentric rings has a great meaning, and he cannot express the meaning. If placed in a museum, it will have corresponding historical significance, allowing the elves to feel the vicissitudes of history. But this was just a matter of contemplation. He didn't have time to excavate the Ogham stone now. The short excavation was just to satisfy a certain curiosity, and he didn't want to set off with the heavy granite.

As early as in the Forest of Dragons, Darkus' suspicion was confirmed. He had no interest in Rickvald unless the elves regained Cole Vanas. He has no intention of crossing Rickwald to find those spiritual nodes. His most urgent priority is to find the stone slab about the incubation pool. The other things are not important to him, and he doesn't think he can find the stone slabs about the hatching pool in the east and west. During the lottery of a stick, the character broke out and found the slate. It would be better to search for it more systematically in the future, and let the oracles come to the old world and launch a dragnet search.

The team stayed for one night and then set off. Soon the team walked out of Rickwald and came to the forest road paved by humans.

Darkus did not choose the route that went straight to Bogenport. He led a large circle in Reik. The team kept walking through Reikwald, heading south at the foot of the Sigputz Mountains, passing by Ge When he was in Glenburg, he did not go to appreciate Glenburg's shipbuilding craftsmanship, but continued south.

What’s interesting is that not long after Magnus succeeded to the throne, Glenburg was destroyed together with Ulborik, and the person who destroyed it was Ramhotep...

Ramhotep is a legendary Tomb King, perhaps the greatest Tomb Artificer in history. His craftsmanship was second to none. It is said that the statues he built in the Valley of the Kings were so lifelike that the king of Nehekhara believed that the gods had returned to earth. In addition, he had various famous deeds...

In 2141 of the Imperial Calendar, the Reikland army invaded Nehekhara. They looted a city's tombs and obtained a large amount of loot, edible mummies, and Ramhotep's works were also extensively destroyed. .

This was nothing to Ramhotep. The last straw that broke the camel's back was when the Empire's steam tanks destroyed the Great Wall of clay that he was proud of. He vowed to rebuild the Great Wall with the bones of his enemies, but he also did arrive. But this time... Tomb King, the most indispensable thing is time. He spent a century to repair his army of constructs. Out of the need for revenge, he also made a deal with Arkhan. , he gave Arkhan eight war sphinxes in exchange for a bone bridge supported by Deha.

Then, Ramhotep's construct army came to Reikland through the Bone Bridge. In this battle of revenge, Ulborik and Glenburg were almost razed to the ground, although at that time, the people involved in destroying him The human soldiers of the precious masterpiece have been dead for at least 170 years.

Therefore, it is best not to be associated with dwarves, vampires and tomb kings. The book of hatred of the dwarves is there, and as long as the name and family appear there, it means constant trouble.

Tomb Kings and vampires have many ways of making people uneasy after death. The thief Felix is ​​the best example. Not only before death, but also hundreds of years after his death, he was dug up from the tomb by the necromancers who followed Vlad. When he came out, in the melee, his skeleton...it was so miserable, it made a lot of creaking noises. Also, the human noble who had been fighting against Delt Hesnich was invited to become the Corpse King after his death, and was beheaded in the battle outside Altdorf...

In addition, the empire is not great and upright, and it is not a good thing without the oppression of all kinds of demons and monsters.

There was an important reason why Darkus made a large circle when time was of the essence. Something very important to Druch was in the south of Reik's territory. On the forest road between Oberwald and Mackens stands a unique eagle statue with spread wings and eyes like torches. However, the statue was currently being saluted by the team, and what he was looking for was the main body. Fortunately, the team coming to Lindau quickly locked onto that thing.

The holy Titan known as the Ulatip Devotee was still trapped under the surface. After some inspections, the casters found that the body was intact. Above the Titan's huge body were tons of soil and thousand-year-old trees. of roots. What's interesting is that the Titan's eyes are still flashing with faint witchfire. It's obvious that the priest embedded in the Titan's chest is awake. The spellcasters said that the trapped priest is very irritable.

Just think about it, being trapped for thousands of years and staying awake, feeling those primitive creatures walking around above your head, and sometimes the primitive creatures would touch the sacred objects on the Holy Titan, which would make anyone angry. Moreover, the holy object disappeared, making the priest even more incompetent and furious. When the holy object comes back...

Whether he is violent or not has nothing to do with Darkus. The day of excavation is when the priest must die. The reason why he came here was to see if the Holy Titan was here. Not only was there a statue but his joy was in vain. After confirming that the Holy Titan was there, his hanging heart was relieved. He is not ready to take the Holy Titan now, which lacks many conditions, and he doesn't have time yet.

Of course, apart from these, Darkus can't carry it yet. The best way is to find those red dragons for help, but there are many prerequisites before doing so. However, he is not in a hurry, he still has several years. Only then will I leave Ersin Alvin, just prepare slowly.

After confirming that there was no problem, the team continued on the road, and soon arrived at the important town of Reikland in the Wobergland Hills. The lively Auerswald is located at the confluence of the Tefel, Tranigg and Obo rivers. This is one of the busiest trade routes in Reikland.

Much of the town is built on the often-flooded floodplains of the River Tafel, connected by a dizzying maze of ramps, bridges and rope ladders where outsiders often get lost. It often happened that foreign sailors fell into the mud and drowned without knowing it.

The humans who live here tend to be strong-willed and determined, but their easygoing charm and renowned wit ensure that no matter how tough their negotiations, they rarely cause offense. At the same time, due to various factors such as the complex terrain and busy port, this is also a gathering place for Ranold believers.

Ruling here is the von Wallenstein family, which has luxurious estates in Altdorf and Nunn. This family has produced many well-known figures. Next to the west gate of the town stands the Battle of Auerswald Monument, but that was after 2422 in the Imperial Calendar.

At that time, in addition to the Westland breaking away from the empire, the Reikland was still having trouble with Gollum. An orc war general from the Badlands broke away from Gollum's army and marched towards the nearest town, Auerswald.

When the greenskin armies emerged, Baroness Marta von Wallenstein led an army to protect her town, but she had only a battalion of pikemen and crossbowmen, and a detachment of dwarves from Kharak Dreadnought. Artillery Corps. The battle was very tense. When the defeat of mankind was determined, she led the remaining human soldiers to launch a suicidal charge against the green skins. As a result, she did not receive any blessings at the critical moment. She fought with the soldiers who charged with her. He died, but the efforts of her and the soldiers were not in vain. They bought time for the dwarves, and the artillery fire destroyed the main force of the greenskin army.

Thanks to the sacrifice of the Baroness and her warriors, Auerswald was saved. The statue is a permanent reminder to citizens and visitors that it was their fearless sacrifice that saved their town. It depicts the Baroness on horseback leading four halberdiers in a charge.

The Memorial to the Fallen stands next to the west gate of Auerswald, reminding citizens and visitors of their fearless sacrifice that saved their town. It depicts the baroness leading a charge of four halberdiers, with the crushed orc helmets and weapons crushed under their feet.

Although the Auerswald Battle Monument is not there yet, the running team found out an interesting piece of information. There is a majestic rock formation on the Teffel River upstream of the town. When the river flows through both sides of the protruding island, It became deep and fast, and the island was shrouded in fog all year round. Adventurers who tried to land on the island tried all kinds of methods but were unable to land.

There are a series of romantic stories surrounding this place. The legend mainly revolves around a beautiful fairy people. It is said that an elf girl with pale skin and soft limbs lives there. At dawn and dusk, sailors coming and going will often visit. She was seen swimming in the fast current. She has since been dubbed the Singing Maiden of the Water, even though she has never sung...

Legend has it that with the fermentation of sailors coming and going, it has become a well-known attraction in Reikland. Some wealthy people in Reikland will come there to hold bachelor parties. The soldiers and horses are not used, but the food and grass are sent first. An astonishing number of buildings have been built nearby. of high-end hotels.

"She doesn't seem to be here?" Darkus shook his head regretfully when he said that, and then stood up from the stone. When he thought of something, he added, "Should we...should leave a note or something?" Tell her that we have been here?"

Darkus is now on a small island that protrudes through the river. This island is also called Luolai. There are many energy stones placed around this island covered by fog, and some energy stones were put there not long ago. . But this is not a problem for sudden visitors like them. If Obien can get on, what's the problem with this small island.

The legend is true. There is an elven colonial building on this island shrouded in mist. The main part of the building is a not-so-high spire. Surrounding the spire is a manor building, typical of the Golden Age style.

The vegetable fields of the manor include carefully cultivated farmland and Assur's unique glass greenhouse. The plants in the greenhouse are a bit wilted. It seems that the owner here has been away for a long time. Fortunately, he knows how to take care of the shells in the glass greenhouse. Rhoda helped with the manipulation before entering the main body of the building.

Darkus did not enter the building. He had been sitting on the big stone, admiring the main building. Of course, apart from admiring it, he had no interest in exploring. This was the residence of the spell caster. Who knows what restrictions and mechanisms there were. He I don't want to experiment with the bits and pieces of my body.

"Did you never pass by here when you came from the south?" Darkus stretched his waist and asked Gilead not far away. He knew that Ren was looking for a secret passage or something like that, but it was obvious that Ren's expression had already shown that there was no such thing as a secret room on the island. The owner should not be hiding in some hidden place observing them. Welcome visitors, now he has to wait for the spellcasters to come out of the building.

"No... Fiswell and I crossed the Blackfire Pass and went to the human Ivey Territory. After wandering in the hinterland of the empire for decades, we took a boat to the Reik Territory, and then we passed through Reikvald Go to Altdorf, and then..." Gilead said with some bitterness. He only had one feeling now, irony, and of course regret. If he had chosen to come here, the next thing might have been different. And what made him feel even more ironic was that he learned from Liv's mouth that there were a large number of elves living not far from where he lived before.

While the elves waiting outside were chatting, the spellcasters who had gone deep into the building came out. Drusala, who was walking at the front, shook his head regretfully at Darkus just like Ren did before.

"Did you find anything?" Darkus asked casually.

"Many, we found some unfinished obelisks in the tower, which are exactly the same as those we saw in the forest before. The items and furnishings in the house are very old. Although it is a little damp here, it has been beaten It's taken care of very well, but the owner here should have left not long ago." Drusala first briefly talked about the situation in the building, and then went on to say a word that interested Darkus, "Gilandi Er family!"

"Where's the chariot?"

Facing Darkus' confusion, Drusala shook her head.

Darkus had heard about the Gilandil family, a family from the south of the Kingdom of Tyranlok. They now live near the White Peak near the Kingdom of Caledor. The family is famous for its magic and chariots. Then there was nothing more. The elves of various kingdoms in the colonial era spread out. The family history and origins of this island may only be known to the owner.

Then Darkus looked at Liv again. This was the first time since he met Liv that he asked Liv for a sign. As a result, Liv shook his head at him, indicating that the owner here was still alive, but only alive. The specific location cannot be locked.

"That's it, leave her a note and tell her that we have been here. Also... tell her that if you are interested, you can go to the Forest House Tavern in the North City District of Altdorf." Darkus made some arrangements. He doesn't know when the owner here will come back. You can go to many places from here. Maybe the owner here has gone to Sigputs. Could it be that he has to wait here after being away for a few years? It is unrealistic. He is not as free as Gilead and can wander around the human world for decades.

Then the team left Luolai, and when they arrived at Auerswald, they had officially entered Wobergland. There were two important towns in the Reikland below Auerswald.

These are Stimigen on the Ober, which, thanks to the canal, is one of the busiest market towns in South Wobergland. Of course it is well known for its lush orchards and is the source of the Reikland apples. The dragon-certified apples here thrive only in its immediate surroundings, and attempts to grow them elsewhere in the empire have been resisted.

In addition to curious gardeners and envious farmers, Stimigan also attracted a large number of halflings, whose arrival made the place even more famous, and delicious apple pies, pastries, cider and homemade soufflés were available in taverns and inns. Can taste it, especially during Pie Week at the beginning of fall.

Further south is Dunkelberg, the southernmost important town in Reichland. Due to tax issues, goods from Reikland, Iverland and Weizenland are concentrated there, including livestock, high-quality fruity wine and cider, handicrafts Ware and white linen abound. In addition to being a trading center, it also has a so-called rural feel. The town is situated on several hills along the Grissom River. The oldest townhouses sit on the top of a hill, with the emerging merchant class buildings below, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.

After entering South Wobergland, Darkus had the feeling of a shepherd boy pointing at the Apricot Blossom Village, and then another village after another. The vision in front of him was no longer as wide as before, as if he had entered another world. Although the land is covered with snow, the land is still full of prosperity and life. On the vast hills, patches of cultivated land are densely distributed. Industrious farmers are busy under the winter sun, tending the sown black wheat to prepare for the next year's harvest.

Walking along the country road, Darkus saw many prosperous towns and villages. They were like chimneys in winter, emitting warm smoke, symbolizing the warmth of every household and the prosperity of life. On the streets of the town, vendors set up stalls, selling various agricultural products and handicrafts, and it was very lively. Passing through the farmland, vineyards unfolded before his eyes. Although winter has arrived, the grapevines are still covered with crystal clear frost, and the winter sunshine shines on the vineyards, adding a golden glow to the land, as if it heralds a bumper harvest season in the coming year.

The prosperity of South Warbergeland is reflected not only in the fields and villages, but also in the individual farms. Farmers have no intention of stopping during the winter. They are busy repairing their farmhouses and preparing to plant new crops in the coming year, injecting vitality into the land.

South Wobergland in winter makes Dakouse feel a unique beauty and prosperity. This land is not only the birthplace of agriculture, but also the intersection of culture and life with the blessing of the canal. The unique charm attracts people from all over the world to visit, communicate and explore.

Darkus believes that South Wobergland is the place for people to live. This is the most elite and richest place in Reikland. Although the production methods here are very backward, being able to become a carnivorous class here must be regarded as an investment. Good tire. He did not choose to go to Stimigan, where he had already tasted the apples in Altdorf, and that was that. When it comes to fruit cultivation, Asul can be regarded as an outstanding scholar, and he has no interest in getting apple seeds. Asriel's fruit varieties are enough to supply Druchi in Nagaros.

The flag-bearing team ignored the helpless soldiers, patrols and guards, let alone the disturbed farmers. The team headed north along the Tefiel River to the important town of Uborik, which ranked among the top three in the Rick Territory.

However, on the way to Ulborik, the team encountered an interesting thing. Darkus learned something from the human officials who came to negotiate. Not long ago, a village was destroyed, and violent beasts slaughtered them. They killed the villagers there and destroyed their homes. The few survivors also became crazy and had huge mental problems. The survivors knew little about what caused their pain.

What interests Darkus is not the village, nor the interesting adventure and the bounty of up to twenty gold crowns, but the existence of destroying the village has a certain peculiarity. He decided to go and have a look, it was a good idea anyway. (End of chapter)