It is cold

This high up on the slopes of the mountains

of ash one can see how the colour of the
world is choked and smothered. All is
black

This is why the High Lords & advisors to

King Eldarion send forth those hardened
warriors to watch because there is
darkness yet in the world. Denizens of
the Shadow yet corrupt the lands of the
Reunited realm. This is fact in the 125th
year of the Fourth Age of man.

It is from a small outpost on the slopes of

the darkened peaks that you range from.
The reports sent back to the white city
are usually without incident Usually.

This morning your squad found the

remnants of a battle far below. The
watch of the Ravens Claw has not
returned but evidence of their
participation in the battle cannot be
denied.

These are your brothers and sisters.

While word of what has occurred is being
sent back, Your captain, Lord Tinnuron has
given you orders -- FIND THEM! Ravens Eye!
It has been two seasons now since Lord
Tinnuron has returned to the White City.
King Eldarion requested him personally
both to hear first-hand the events that
occurred beyond the Ash mountains and to
honour a loyal servant of the reunited
realm. As an advisor, he now watches

Gathering before him, Lord Tinnuron has

asked you all to go on a proper quest,
sanctioned by the crown. To Travel
beyond the lands of Mordor to recover
the Ravens Eye. An object not unlike the
seeing stones of old and one that portents
a great need for a coming darkness.

Something is taking hold of the people of

the reunited realm and as a Knight
Commander, Lord Tinnuron would see it
addressed long before the seeds of dissent
grow. You will have the Kings Blessing.

It is known that agents of the Cult of the

Serpent will hinder your path to stop
you from retrieving that which was
stolen. Should you seek the council of
Lyraenos the Tenebrous seer who stalks
the fel ruins of Gorgoroth, you will not be
welcome; though his insight would be
invaluable beyond measure. Ravens Eye!
So many paths that branch out in front
of us all so many choices - But, you must
choose or fail before you begin

These words of wisdom are from those

who came before you, etched on the stone
in several languages, both true and fel.
Many have never returned from the maze
of scorn. Perhaps you all will be lost as
well & forgotten by those you love. The
difference now is that the righteous
decree of King Eldarion guides your way.

Khand can be an unforgiving land and the

people even more so, the Variags. Youve
been warned to not spend all your
strength on navigating the maze, as to do
so would rob you of what youll need to
return home. Secret away some of the
light for tomorrow, Or else be lost!

With the Maze before you and the gifts of

King Eldarion in hand, you are to go forth
and find the final piece of the damned
artefact, the Myrnkyber The darkshard.
Together, with its twin, the Lord-Smiths of
King Eldarion will cleanse that which
poisons the hearts of the Free Peoples. No
longer shall the Reunited realm fear the
coming night. Beware You are not alone!
The old scholars have noted thru the ages
that the shadow will wait patiently for
men to forget

As the years pass, the pain and sorrow of

war eases on the minds of many. Gathered
in his throne room, As you hear King
Eldarion speak to those within, his trusted
council, he notes that his father, King
Elessar, never forgot; ever.

There is something just outside the vision

of the only palantir left of use, the
Orthanc-stone; something that the King
cannot see. Others have been sent in the
seasons past, but none have returned with
tidings worthy enough. Even still, there
are those whove not returned at all.

Whether a cruel jest or a small fortune

of luck, the Ithil-stone has been recovered
by the tenebrous seer, Lyraenos.
Recovered is a strong word for this
wondrous news however, for the stone is
locked within the ruined walls of Barad-
dr. The united Realm has need of heroes
to go forth and wrest this jewel of
foresight from the blasted and damned
rock of that foul fortress and provide the
King the lore he needs to protect us all.
Across the reunited Realm of man there is
sorrow sense of purpose is spoiled sense
of honour forgotten sense of self
blighted.

Through all the good intent of the king,

through all the trials and tribulations of
those heroes who answered his call none
were prepared for the betrayal.

Now, King Eldarion is lost in the east,

beyond the walls of Mordor. He has not
returned now for more than seven years.
The weight of lordship hangs heavier each
day on his steward and the council of
lords left behind to govern. It is known
that king has not perished however. The
Rock-fyre still burns in the tower of
Ecthelion, that gift that mirrors his
lordship over the land; Divine is his right.
Though, Far Too many are willing to wait.

The light has been dimming as of late and

there is no decision forthcoming
Against the orders of the steward and
the Lords of the Realm, you all have
decided to forge an oath in secret; an oath
that will damn you as betrayers in your
own right. Return the king save him and
restore tomorrow to the lands!