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 ==== Overview ====
 "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]],
-[[Karelia]], [[Shale]], [[Arundel]], and [[Cindy]] (all are player characters).
+[[Karelia]], [[Shale]], [[Arundel]], and [[Cindy]] (all are [[player
-In addition, there are about a dozen NPC's which have made their way to the
+characters]]). In addition, there are about a dozen NPC's which have made their
-commune over the past year.  Some are clearly "layabouts" and will be unable to
+way to the commune over the past year.  Some are clearly "layabouts" and will be
-contribute to the research in any meaningful way (actually, [[Arundel]] fits
+unable to contribute to the research in any meaningful way (actually,
-into this category as well), but most are "wannabes" who are willing to learn
+[[Arundel]] fits into this category as well), but most are "wannabes" who are
-and will 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
 interior, but is adequate for the number of people it holds.  It is not in good
 enough shape to withstand any form of assault, but none is expected. There are
 eight private rooms in the main building, plus a library, dining room, kitchen,
 and two research chambers.  In the cellar is a vault which can be locked, though
 not too securely.  The portcullis is unreliable and is generally propped open at
 all times.
 ==== History of the Castle ====
-The castle was given to [[Sorgul]] by the previous owner, [[Edric_man|Edric]],
+The castle was given to [[Sorgul]] by the previous owner, [[Edric]], shortly
-shortly after his death in December, 1104.  It was built nearly 100 years ago by
+after his death in December, 1104.  It was built nearly 100 years ago by a
-a zealous baron named [[Alrik]] who felt the world wasn't being handed to him on
+zealous baron named Alrik who felt the world wasn't being handed to him on a
-a silver platter quite fast enough.
+silver platter quite fast enough.
-[[Alrik]]'s land bordered a river which traditionally was considered the
+Alrik's land bordered a river which traditionally was considered the
 southern boundary of the elves' land.  However, since the elves rarely ventured
-that 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 distracted
-by the birth of his first child and so [[Alrik]] was able to build the keep
+by the birth of his first child and so Alrik was able to build the keep
 without much protest.
-In 1024, Barret ruled that since [[Alrik]] had been allowed to build his keep and
+In 1024, Barret ruled that since Alrik had been allowed to build his keep and
 had occupied it for more than a year without a protest from the elves, he
 should be allowed to remain there.  However, he made it abundantly clear that
-there should be no more expansion by [[Alrik]] or any other baron in the region.
+there should be no more expansion by Alrik or any other baron in the region.
-His order held little weight, though, since [[Alrik]]'s prosperity and power had
+His order held little weight, though, since Alrik's prosperity and power had
 grown greatly since his expansion.  Many young knights who felt frustrated by
 the traditional borders had joined sides with him against the king's wishes.
-In 1026, despite the king's warning, [[Alrik]] began construction on a castle
+In 1026, despite the king's warning, Alrik began construction on a castle
 farther into the elven forest.  This time, the elves noticed.  They watched
 the construction for two summers before they protested to Barret.  The king
-was furious with [[Alrik]], but was faced with a greater threat from [[Alrik]]'s
+was furious with Alrik, but was faced with a greater threat from Alrik's
-supporters than from the elves.  That fall, [[Alrik]] held a great festival in
+supporters than from the elves.  That fall, Alrik held a great festival in
 his new castle and invited hundreds of knights to accompany him.  What he
 found waiting for him at his castle was an elven diplomat and a small army of
 archers.  The diplomat outlined a verbal treaty given to the elves some seven
-hundred years earlier by a human king and demanded that [[Alrik]] live up to that
+hundred years earlier by a human king and demanded that Alrik live up to that
-promise.  [[Alrik]] refused and ordered the elves to leave "his" barony.  Few are
+promise.  Alrik refused and ordered the elves to leave "his" barony.  Few are
 certain what followed next since only a handful of survivors made it back
 across the river.  It is known that elven archers hidden in the trees opened
 fire on the knights, but it is believed they were provoked in some way.
-[[Alrik]] himself was alleged to have been captured alive, but most of the others
+Alrik himself was alleged to have been captured alive, but most of the others
 were thought to have been slain.  When another group returned to this site a
 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 carries
 a small hunting bow.  Some have said his ears are now pointed like an elf's,
 while others discount this.  All who see him, though, tell of a simple warning
 he utters.  "Don't mess with the elves," he pleads and then vanishes back into
 the woods.  Sightings continue to this day.
-Since [[Alrik]]'s defeat, the castle has become an embarrassment to several
+Since Alrik's defeat, the castle has become an embarrassment to several kings
-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_man|Edric]] was forced to flee, he sought safe haven
+armies and [[Edric]] was forced to flee, he sought safe haven in [[Rota]] and
-in [[Rota]] and was given the castle by [[Galin]], the boy king.  [[Galin]] felt
+was given the castle by [[Galin]], the boy king.  [[Galin]] felt that since
-that since [[Edric_man|Edric]] was viewed highly among the elves, that he would
+[[Edric]] was viewed highly among the elves, that he would be allowed to stay
-be allowed to stay unharmed. Indeed, he did, until he himself was slain by the
+unharmed. Indeed, he did, until he himself was slain by the [[Dark Mage]] late
-[[Dark Mage]] late in 1104.
+in 1104.
 ==== The Way Things Are ====
 It is currently March of 1109.  The [[council|Council of Wizards]] has just
 convened in [[Restenford]] on [[Lendore]] Island for what may be their final
 session. Many of the members were either unable or afraid to attend.  Two
 members, [[Sandra Middleham]] and [[Tylden]], both from [[teleme|the
 Southlands]], have agreed to join the commune and are expected to arrive any
 time.
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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
+with the sentient computer called [[Aquila]] (origin: [[Earth]], 25th century).
-is 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_man|Edric]]'s magic mirror - Before the magic changed, this mirror
+**[[Edric]]'s magic mirror** -- Before the magic changed, this mirror allowed
-allowed scrying worldwide, plus instant teleportation to the spot being viewed.
+scrying worldwide, plus instant teleportation to the spot being viewed. Now, it
-Now, it is extremely difficult to operate, but still seems to have some of its
+is extremely difficult to operate, but still seems to have some of its original
-original scrying powers.
+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
+**Transportation** -- A handful of riding horses are available to make the trip
-significant (equivalent to an airline ticket in our economy) and the ride is
+to Alrik's keep to the south.  This is where most trade is conducted.  From
-unpleasant (it seems to have a painful side effect).
+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.
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