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From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
Last year’s change in succession in Kucha has lead to an increase of Symness pilgrims in the region. Speculation is divided on whether they are drawn by a hope of greater favor with the new queen, or merely impressed by the solemn funeral rites.
From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
In the 115th year, Refugees from Yiwu made the journey to the town of Chayi, which stands at the confluence of the Gushi River and the Jushi tributary: a fertile region. The new settlers quickly worked to construct common shelter and prepare the fields and waterways.
Chayi is a place that seldom sees bandits or trouble, though the martial qualities of the ruins nearby suggests that was not always the case.
From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
With the death of the general, the nomads’ victory over the Green Banner Army was complete. No longer held together by the discipline from above, the soldiers wavered, beset by ambushes and driven from the wells and fresh water by the horse rider’s use of their superior knowledge of the paths through the wastelands.
Having triumphed over the soldiers of the Middle Kingdom, the nomad warbands withdrew. Some remained, but the kin that they summoned to their aid returned to their winter pastures far from the Oasis Basin.
From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
At that time, Niya purchased weapons, the finest iron weapons of Aksu. The sight of the the soldiers of Niya, armed with the swords with the lantern sigil, were frequently remarked upon as a truly martial sight.
From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
The assassins on the trail of the Magi, Feegle Yitaka, reportedly met with success. No one has heard from the missing Magi. His students have earnestly pledged to maintain the academy he founded.
There is some evidence that the assassins themselves may have met an untimely end. Any treasures the magi may have been hoarding are in other hands now…
The player of Feegle Yitaka, Magi of Knowledge, has withdrawn from the game due to time constraints. I’d like to thank him for his contributions, and note that some of you may notice some additional things soon…
From the Annals of the Oasis Kingdoms…
An unexpected result of the recent troubles: many newcomers to Aksu are publicly pledging themselves to the Kusinne paths. The Grand Abbey has equipped many pilgrims with the Little Book of Kusinne and a compact guide to the caravanserais, inns, and wayhouses that welcome those walking the Path of the Road.
Catalog Item #361: A plan for a construct depicting the celestial mechanisms. Attributed to Liu Shui. Parchment.
Catalog Item #299: A painting of a monkey on a rooftop. The inscription reads “Máfan”. Discovered at the Grand Abbey in 1836. Painting on silk.
Few travellers are found on the Summer Road. The mountain passes are dangerous, and the rivers difficult to ford.
The caravans travel on, following the winter routes. Despite the dangers, the oases of Niya and Lop Nur are in their prime, and the journey continues…
This ends Cycle 5 and begins Cycle 6…
Long ago the oases dried out, the goats perished, and men battled for every scrap of filth. The time of devastation buried many mighty Kingdoms in sand and time.
The descendents had abandoned the Teacher’s ways. They embraced their lesser natures. Ignored their inner voices, lived immorally, failed to honour travellers, and disregarded their Teachers.
Abandoning the Kusinne Paths allowed demons to enter the sacred valley. They brought storms, disease, drought, and war. For uncounted years the Demons walked among the Oases; suffering and death their gifts. Driving all life from even the most verdant places.
The time of devastation and suffering lasted until a great Teacher, Didgiaya, who brought with her unadulterated copies of the Cycles, served to guide a return to the way of Kusinne, and eventually authoring the Eighth Cycle. Returning to the Paths drove the Demons, now contented and lazy, into the Relinquished Desert, where they may yet dwell.
It is known that following the Precepts of Kusinne, walking the Fourfold Path, and continually striving to achieve the divine balance between body and mind are the only way to prevent the return of the Demons, who are drawn to the weakness of spirit all are prone to.