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 ====== Sorgul's Commune ======
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 ==== Overview ====
-"The commune" is a group founded by Sorgul which is dedicated to researching
+"The commune" is a group founded by [[Sorgul]] which is dedicated to researching
-and understanding the new magic.  It's primary residents consist of Sorgul,
+and understanding the new magic.  It's primary residents consist of [[Sorgul]],
-Karelia, Shale, Arundel, and Cindy (all are player characters).  In addition,
+[[Karelia]], [[Shale]], [[Arundel]], and [[Cindy]] (all are [[player
-there are about a dozen NPC's which have made their way to the commune over
+characters]]). In addition, there are about a dozen NPC's which have made their
-the past year.  Some are clearly "layabouts" and will be unable to contribute
+way to the commune over the past year.  Some are clearly "layabouts" and will be
-to the research in any meaningful way (actually, Arundel fits into this
+unable to contribute to the research in any meaningful way (actually,
-category as well), but most are "wannabes" who are willing to learn and will
+[[Arundel]] fits into this category as well), but most are "wannabes" who are
-do whatever is needed to help the cause.
+willing to learn and will do whatever is needed to help the cause.
 The group has taken up residence in a modest walled castle located far to the
-north of Rota (roughly 130 miles NNE as the dragon flies).  It has a small
+north of [[Rota]] (roughly 130 miles NNE as the dragon flies).  It has a small
-interior, but is adequate for the number of people it holds.  It is not in
+interior, but is adequate for the number of people it holds.  It is not in good
-good enough shape to withstand any form of assault, but none is expected.
+enough shape to withstand any form of assault, but none is expected. There are
-There are eight private rooms in the main building, plus a library, dining
+eight private rooms in the main building, plus a library, dining room, kitchen,
-room, kitchen, and two research chambers.  In the cellar is a vault which can
+and two research chambers.  In the cellar is a vault which can be locked, though
-be locked, though not too securely.  The portcullis is unreliable and is
+not too securely.  The portcullis is unreliable and is generally propped open at
-generally propped open at all times.
+all times.
 ==== History of the Castle ====
-The castle was given to Sorgul by the previous owner, Edric, shortly after
+The castle was given to [[Sorgul]] by the previous owner, [[Edric]], shortly
-his death in December, 1104.  It was built nearly 100 years ago by a zealous
+after his death in December, 1104.  It was built nearly 100 years ago by a
-baron named Alrik who felt the world wasn't being handed to him on a silver
+zealous baron named Alrik who felt the world wasn't being handed to him on a
-platter quite fast enough.
+silver platter quite fast enough.
-Alrik's land bordered a river which traditionally was considered the southern
+Alrik's land bordered a river which traditionally was considered the
-boundary of the elves' land.  However, since the elves rarely ventured that
+southern boundary of the elves' land.  However, since the elves rarely ventured
-close to the humans, Alrik considered it a waste of space.  In 1021, he
+that close to the humans, Alrik considered it a waste of space.  In 1021, he
 proposed to the new king, Barret, that he be allowed to build a small keep on
-the far side of the river.  Barret was not keen on the idea, but was
+the far side of the river.  Barret was not keen on the idea, but was distracted
-distracted by the birth of his first child and so Alrik was able to build the
+by the birth of his first child and so Alrik was able to build the keep
-keep without much protest.
+without much protest.
 In 1024, Barret ruled that since Alrik had been allowed to build his keep and
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 week later, they found only three bodies, and no survivors.
-For years since, sightings of Alrik have been reported throughout Rota.
+For years since, sightings of Alrik have been reported throughout [[Rota]].
-Often he is reported wearing the green and browns of an elven archer and
+Often he is reported wearing the green and browns of an elven archer and carries
-carries a small hunting bow.  Some have said his ears are now pointed like an
+a small hunting bow.  Some have said his ears are now pointed like an elf's,
-elf's, while others discount this.  All who see him, though, tell of a simple
+while others discount this.  All who see him, though, tell of a simple warning
-warning he utters.  "Don't mess with the elves," he pleads and then vanishes
+he utters.  "Don't mess with the elves," he pleads and then vanishes back into
-back into the woods.  Sightings continue to this day.
+the woods.  Sightings continue to this day.
 Since Alrik's defeat, the castle has become an embarrassment to several kings
-and barons since.  It has been occupied several times, but never for more
+and barons since.  It has been occupied several times, but never for more than a
-than a few years at a time.  Finally, in 1098, when Backbone fell to the Dark
+few years at a time.  Finally, in 1098, when Backbone fell to the Dark Mage's
-Mage's armies and Edric was forced to flee, he sought safe haven in Rota and
+armies and [[Edric]] was forced to flee, he sought safe haven in [[Rota]] and
-was given the castle by Galin, the boy king.  Galin felt that since Edric was
+was given the castle by [[Galin]], the boy king.  [[Galin]] felt that since
-viewed highly among the elves, that he would be allowed to stay unharmed.
+[[Edric]] was viewed highly among the elves, that he would be allowed to stay
-Indeed, he did, until he himself was slain by the Dark Mage late in 1104.
+unharmed. Indeed, he did, until he himself was slain by the [[Dark Mage]] late
+in 1104.
 ==== The Way Things Are ====
-It is currently March of 1109.  The Council of Wizards is convening in
+It is currently March of 1109.  The [[council|Council of Wizards]] has just
-Restenford on Lendore Island for what may be their final session.  Many of
+convened in [[Restenford]] on [[Lendore]] Island for what may be their final
-the members were either unable or afraid to attend.  Two members, Sandra
+session. Many of the members were either unable or afraid to attend.  Two
-Middleham and Tylden, both from the Southlands, have agreed to join the
+members, [[Sandra Middleham]] and [[Tylden]], both from [[teleme|the
-commune and are expected to arrive any time.
+Southlands]], have agreed to join the commune and are expected to arrive any
+time.
-Closer to home, the barons in Rota are beginning to realize that a world
+Closer to home, the barons in [[Rota]] are beginning to realize that a world
 without wizards is a world without order.  The status quo has been dispelled
 and in its place is likely to be war.  When the weather clears, there are at
-least seven campaigns expected to begin.  King Galin is still too young to
+least seven campaigns expected to begin.  King [[Galin]] is still too young to
 demand the respect needed to keep the peace, plus his outer baronies are
 tempting targets for the more ambitious barons.
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 ==== Resources ====
-In addition to the various powers that the player characters share, the
+In addition to the various powers that the [[player characters]] share, the
 following is a partial list of resources available to the commune:
-Microwave link to Aquila - This device allows instant communication with the
+**Microwave link to [[Aquila]]** -- This device allows instant communication
-sentient computer called Aquila (origin: Earth, 25th century).  The link is
+with the sentient computer called [[Aquila]] (origin: [[Earth]], 25th century).
-sometimes weak and there is an issue of power consumption that limits the
+The link is sometimes weak and there is an issue of power consumption that
-duration of the calls.
+limits the duration of the calls.
-Edric's magic mirror - Before the magic changed, this mirror allowed scrying
+**[[Edric]]'s magic mirror** -- Before the magic changed, this mirror allowed
-worldwide, plus instant teleportation to the spot being viewed.  Now, it is
+scrying worldwide, plus instant teleportation to the spot being viewed. Now, it
-extremely difficult to operate, but still seems to have some of its original
+is extremely difficult to operate, but still seems to have some of its original
 scrying powers.
-Money - The commune relies on a rapidly diminishing reserve of cash and lots of
+**The [[Sister Harp]]** -- A magical harp that can allegedly be used to cast
-goodwill from its neighbors to the south.  The latter is likely to vanish if war
+//any// spell the wielder can imagine.
-starts.
-Transportation - A handful of riding horses are available to make the trip to
+**Money** -- The commune relies on a rapidly diminishing reserve of cash and
-Alrik's keep to the south.  This is were most trade is conducted.  From there,
+lots of goodwill from its neighbors to the south.  The latter is likely to
-barges allow travel on the river most of the year.  Also nearby is one of twenty
+vanish if war starts.
-portals linked throughout the world.  To use it, though, requires a key gem
-which must be purchased from one of Kevin Arcana's representatives.  The cost is
-significant (equivalent to an airline ticket in our economy) and the ride is
-unpleasant (it seems to have a painful side effect).
-[[World|Back to main World page]]
+**Transportation** -- A handful of riding horses are available to make the trip
+to Alrik's keep to the south.  This is where most trade is conducted.  From
+there, barges allow travel on the river most of the year.  Also nearby is one of
+the [[portals]] linked throughout the world.  To use it, though, requires a
+key gem which must be purchased from one of [[Kevin Arcana]]'s representatives.
+The cost is significant (150 gold pieces) and the ride is unpleasant (it seems
+to have a painful side effect).  Even so, due to the amount of people and material
+that can be moved at one time, it is perhaps the most cost effective way to travel
+long distances.
+[[start|Back to start page]]