堕落王朝 Fallen Empires

"The ground grew swampy; hooves and claws sank into the marshy earth. Snarls of rage and bleats of despair echoed through the trees as the waters grew higher and higher."

—Kyliki of Havenwood, "Havenwood Remembered"

"Dwelling in icy mountain streams near Goblin and Orcish foes, the River Merfolk were known for their stoicism."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*

"Early Vodalians worshipped Svyelun, goddess of the Pearl Moon. Later she became a more abstract figure."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*

Fear the Knight leaping from the water into the air, weapon ready.

"Vodalian Mages are remarkable. Their merchants bring them arcane lore and devices from across the seas."

—Lydia Wynforth, Mayor of Trokair

"Come back, cowards! Everyone knows Merfolk can't wield magic!"

—Pashadar Dirf, Goblin Flotilla Commander, last words

Vodalian Mages were invaluable in magical combat. Unfortunately, the Homarids raided with strength, numbers, and very little magic.

"Vodalian Soldiers had some unique advantages. Often they would ride into battle on war machines rumored to have come from the far northern oceans."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*

"You think you know everything there is to know about battle? You know Orc droppings! Underwater combat is three dimensional. Those thrice-damned Vodalians don't attack in ranks; they attack in schools."

—Ivra Jursdotter

"Stalwart Soldiers, you stand against the Homarids for Vodalia and for honor. Your homeland cries out for protection, and the moment has come. Now let your valor shine, and sound the cry to battle. Victory to Vodalia!"

—Marshall Volnikov

"The cooling climate introduced a new threat to Vodalia: the Homarids. Once a minor nuisance, they thrived in the changing environment. Their ceaseless attacks strained Vodalia's defenses to their limit, eventually overwhelming the empire."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*

"The worst thing about being a mercenary for the Ebon Hand is having to wear a dead Thrull."

—Ivra Jursdotter

"They gave their lives to strengthen the Order's armies, until they declined this honor in favor of joining the Thrull Rebellion."

—Jherana Rure, Counter-Insurgency Commander

"Except for a bare spot at the base of their skulls, Armor Thrulls bear interlocking plates and spikes with the strength of steel. Their design is almost artistic."

—Endrek Sahr, "Thrulls"

Occasionally, an ally balked at wearing a dead Thrull as armor. The priests' whips, however, were usually enough to encourage a more practical outlook.

Initially bred for sacrifice, the Thrulls eventually turned on their masters, the Order of the Ebon Hand, with gruesome results.

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. II*

Although my later designs were much more sophisticated, Basal Thrulls were no less a success."

—Endrek Sahr, "Thrulls"

"To create the first Thrulls, I only introduced alchemic elements into the Order's necromancy; Tourach's principles remained unchanged."

—Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder

"Above all, a well crafted Thrull should be hideous—blasted of countenance and twisted of limb—to inspire fear and revulsion."

—Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder

索尔兽以骇人的速度繁殖著。到了最后，牠们甚至凌驾了黑檀手骑士团。

"Strength it has, but at the cost of a continuous supply of energy. Such failure can bear only one result."

—From the execution order for Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder

"The eerie, wailing Hymn caused insanity even in hardened warriors."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. II*

"Tourach's power was such that his followers deified him after his death."

—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. II*

Knowing the Hymn's power, the followers of Leitbur carefully guarded their pillaged transcriptions.