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While Sylira is by far the most civilized region of Mizahar, countless surprises and encounters await the traveler in its rural wilderness. Called the Wildlands, Syliran's wilderness is comprised of gradual rolling hills in the south that become deep wilderness in the north. Ruins abound throughout the wildlands, and only the well-marked roads are safe.

Syliras: The Jewel of Sylira, Symbol of Hope

Postby Samuel Longwell on June 27th, 2017, 7:18 pm

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Samuel stared in confusion as the order rang out. He stood transfixed, unable to process what he was seeing. Has it really gotten that bad, he thought. Are we so low on food that the helpless are being turned away? The portcullis clanged down, sealing the city from those who waited outside. The knight grimaced, two conflicting emotions pulling at him. He knew these people needed help, it was clear that many of them were suffering in the heat. He knew that some would possibly die because of the decision that had been made. But the council seemed to think that it was the preferable option. His face went pale, perhaps the food situation was even more dire than he thought. Was the city in danger of starvation? Dino's wares hadn't been much more expensive than usual, but Samuel wondered if that had been influenced by the fact that the butcher was selling to a knight. He wanted to believe that the council would open up the gates again soon, but the commander had mentioned a census. A census would be a lengthy process.

Samuel walked over to the gate, knowing that although he didn't have much time to spare he would regret it if he didn't see exactly what was going on. There was a knight trying to comfort those on the other side of the gate, directing them to a place of relative safety.

“If you don't want to wait then head south-west to Riverfall.” she said, “You'll be safe there. They will take you in.”

Pain filled Samuel's eyes, such a sight appalled him. A knight should not have to turn away those in need, certainly not have to send them to a city so far away. The blue warriors of Riverfall would offer ample protection to those who arrived in the city, but he knew that such a journey would claim many lives.

“I hope you know what you're doing.” he said, looking up at the citadel. “These people need us.” Turning back to the multitude, he prayed to Yahal for their protection. Wiping his eyes, he turned away. There was nothing more he could do for them. He had his orders.


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Syliras: The Jewel of Sylira, Symbol of Hope

Postby Oleander Soleran on July 9th, 2017, 6:09 pm

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Syliras had always been a busy city, with high traffic through the gates from dawn until dusk. During all the years he had lived close, however, Oleander had never seen the masses so stagnant. The smell of sweat was thick in the air, paired with a general feeling of impatience and disgruntlement in place of the relief everyone should have felt. It seemed that theirs was not the only caravan that had reached the fortress city. The thought of winding his way through this crowd, the feeling of restrictedness and nightmarish narrow that he was getting from even just watching them trickle through the chokepoint, slower than the trickle of syrup, made him shake a little. He was still at the head of the caravan, close to Karyk, ahead of the bulk of ragged figures they had become. Nobody wanted anything more than to find a home, to leave the horrors of the road behind, let time brighten those memories. They wanted to forget what lay behind, and yet… There was one last effort to be made, one last trial to withstand. They needed to wait one last time, as much as they despised it. Sooner or later, they would be at the front of that queue and finally enter Syliras.

The city of stone, reeking of civilization. Oleander wrinkled his nose before he pushed the thought away. He knew it would come back, later, tomorrow, over and over. He hated the city, there was no denying it.

But anything was better than the road.

The widespread murmur of the masses gained volume when a squadron of nights arrived. An announcement and then, strangely enough, for a moment, they fell into a unified, shocked silence.

“Close the gates.”

There they were, the three words that could crush all hope. The commotion rose back up, louder than ever, spreading like a dragon’s roar. People hurled insults, but they bounced off the knight’s armour of righteousness. Others tried to reason, but were denied. A few just broke down in streams of tears. Karyk was a mixture of all three, and Oleander watched with interest while a certain numbness spread through his mind and made him feel personally unaffected. There was a sprinkle of joy: Not Syliras.

Then reality truly sank through, and hope silently dripped from his eyes, wetting the dust below. It had cost them everything to come this far. There was no way they would survive an even longer journey.
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Syliras: The Jewel of Sylira, Symbol of Hope

Postby Karyk on September 3rd, 2017, 8:34 pm

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Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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Balian Martell
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Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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Samuel Longwell
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Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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Karyk: We must go separate paths, against our desires
Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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Syliras; An oppressive fortress of 'peace'
Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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Oleander Soleran
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Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders
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