The Shattering

I am sure that some of my family's writings still exist elsewhere in Norrath. Unless they were destroyed in the Shattering or as mentioned before, held back by unscrupulous vendors. Whatever portion of this tome you have, cherish it and remember the Cellus family of Qeynos. I found ancient papers written by not only my ancestors, but by others from the past.

This book is titled "The Age of Cataclysms". It is a chronicle of history as told by the Sage of Ages. Forward: This volume is a copy of one the more recent tomes within our library. This was a chronicle of the several times the Sage of Ages spoke to us of his infinite knowledge. It is only now that we can understand what his visions can teach us.

The Builders She came from a long line of builders. Her parents were both builders as were their parents and their parents before them. Strong and sturdy, the dwarves knew how stones fit together, how the land reacted to removing this boulder or that outcropping. "The land your parents built was different, Maggie" said the foreman.

…I am sure that some of my family's writings still exist elsewhere in Norrath. Unless they were destroyed in the Shattering or as mentioned before, held back by unscrupulous vendors. Whatever portion of this tome you have, cherish it and remember the Cellus family of Qeynos. My name is Ignatia Cellus and my story is nothing like my grandmother's Isabella Cellu…

After The Shifting PAGE 2 BLANK This is the tale of the time that followed the Shifting. Our people had been thrown into darkness with only a handful of heroes to guide us. Perhaps it was fate that brought us here... or maybe the spirits are calling us to their aid. When the magic ripped us from our realm, we found ourselves within a strange land.

"Over Halas" by Nicholl Silverfrost of Clan MacNeacail, bard. This is an excerpt from a much larger poem that describes the Shattering, its impact on the Northlands and how even after living in the south for generations, the Northmen dream of returning home. Though snow fell soft as silk Upon stone and street, now silent Flames and fire finished Halas Stone r…

…The time period known as the Age of Cataclysms included the major events known as The Rending and The Shattering. This age spanned 3571, the beginning of The Rending, and circa 3711, the time of The Shattering of Luclin, a duration of approximately one hundred and forty years. It is unknown precisely how many perished in the upheavals, but it can be assumed t…

This is the story of the merchant ship 'Katya' and her owner's last voyage to Faydwer. Supplies were running low everywhere. There were lines at the dock of noblemen and their stewards, tavern owners, hostesses, merchants and servants, all ready to pounce on whatever was coming off each ship. Merced nodded his head and rubbed his hands gleefully.

…"The gods of old sent their armies to destroy us. I slew the last of their jealous kind just outside these very gates, grinding their bones to dust as I led Freeport to victory. Despite their futile efforts to tear our lands asunder with earthquakes and disasters, our city remained safe within my benevolent grasp.

…At last, the Shattering desolated the lands so loved by the centaur and brought about the ruin of many of our scattered villages. Centaurs alone did not suffer, of course. All of Norrath was covered in flame and pestilence, bombarded by shards from the once-veiled moon. The violence subsided. The face of Norrath was completely changed.