Season 6 (2007)

627 ATA "The Year of the Silver Dawn"

Year Six-Twenty-Seven After the Aegis of the Second Age of Fastheld.


 * Here follows the account of the Year of the Silver Dawn; a half-year that began the Second Age of Fastheld with an event that would see an Avatar of the White Dragon of the Light remove an ancient curse from the vast Aegis wall that at once both protected and crippled those that sought sanctuary behind the granite bulwark it provided.


 * A half-year in which that curse - a curse which smothered the the glorious sparks of Sunkissed potential within the people of Fastheld - was removed by agents of both the Light and the Shadow; one seeking the rebirth of an Empire, the other seeking the answers to questions of fate and destiny.


 * In which sleeping sparks ignited into woken flames, restoring the triumvirate balance between the Light, the Shadow, and those who were untouched by either.


 * '''600(a) - Silver Dawn: Catalyst
 * '''600(b) - Silver Dawn: Synergy
 * ''The Second Age of the Empire of Fastheld is woven into the evolving history of the realm as an ancient curse, cast upon the Aegis during her construction by vengeful mages, is finally uncovered and dealt with as two mysterious forces - one of Shadow, one of Light - come together to restore balance the world around them, and seek answers to questions long unasked. For those who would gather to watch such cataclysmic events take place, the impact is no less apparent within their thoughts and their emotions as they bear witness to the silver dawn that unfolds before them.


 * '''601 - Campfire Tales: Stowynne
 * ''In which, at the hidden den of the Marked Mage, Kael Firelight, two noblewomen with different goals tell their tales and set out on their future paths. This part is the tale of Stowynne Seamel, where she talks of the future, of duels with family members, and ghosts.


 * '''602 - Campfire Tales: Tomassa
 * ''In this time, later on in the evening, Tomassa Zahir, former Surrector, trades worries and wisdom with a wolf, telling a story of a lost future and a darkened past.


 * '''602.5 - Silver Spoon Envy
 * ''In the wake of Adaer Vozhd-Kahar's final fall from the graces of Nobility, the former Noble himself - now known as Bryce Ironvein - finds himself face to face with an old aquaintance in the form of one Lucius Nepos. Bryce's attempt to twist the truth of his fall is met with suspicion, and the two soon have an old fashion heated debate about the subject far in a manner removed from the civil discourse of the Empire's upper class.


 * '''603 - Time to Tend the Fences
 * ''Celeste Mikin seeks out Norran Lomasa to discuss the occurrences at the chapel and what the future holds for them both.


 * '''603.5 - Willing Pupil
 * ''On a dark road, Syton Temple encounters the mysterious Faeyd. Seeking relief from his nightmares, Syton agrees to be the powerful mage's newest student. But what exactly does Faeyd have to offer, and how much will it cost?


 * '''604 - Twilight
 * ''A night at Night's Edge becomes a stating of certain truths. As Alin Mikin and the Vicountess Celeste Mikin discuss grand futures, the Marked Mage Kael Firelight concentrates on something no less profound - truth offered frankly to Meian Skygleam in the nearby wood...


 * '''605 - Choosing a Path
 * ''In the wake of the revelation in Twilight, Kael Firelight runs across Greidan, Stowynne Seamel, and Meian Skygleam. In the end, the two mages - the Marked man and the young lady - discuss the choice she truly faces and what the Mark could mean, not only for her but for Fastheld at large..


 * '''606 - Forgiveness
 * ''In efforts to clear his conscience, Kael Firelight confesses his avian form and former intrusion to her ladyship Rowena Mikin. Apologies are accepted and a promise made that is best well kept...


 * '''607(a) - Glade of Solace - Norran: Two Wrongs
 * ''Norran Lomasa and his companion Milora Lomasa discuss Fastheldians over an open fire, and indulge in just a little selfish misanthropy.
 * '''607(b) - Glade of Solace - Norran: Shadow's Speech
 * ''During the reflection period required of every Knight, Norran Lomasa has a Shadow-spawned visitor in Solace Glade. Kael Firelight comes to speak of past things.. and ask for an odd favor.


 * '''608 - Without Light
 * ''Another night at the chapel brings about the strangest of conversations. This one held between Varal Mikin and Celeste Mikin of where have all the Kissed gone.


 * '''609(a) - A Mage's Wake: Opposing Opinions
 * '''609(b) - A Mage's Wake: Reproach
 * '''609(c) - A Mage's Wake: Perspective
 * ''Faeyd visits Night's Edge monastery in the guise of Uriel Stormclaw, and he engages in a heated argument with the monastery's owner, Celeste Mikin. In the aftermath, Syton Temple offers the noblewoman a harsh lesson about diplomacy and the consequences of idealism. When Taran Songbird arrives, the conversation turns to Faeyd, the Shadow, and the search for one's own meaning.


 * '''610 - A Whisper in Every Shadow
 * ''Vhramis Wolfsbane arrives at the Sheltered Flame keep to visit with the Duchess Rowena Mikin, whispering words of paranoia and warning.


 * '''611 - The Mischevous Moon
 * ''Three drunken and drug addled men stumble into the wrong Chapel on the wrong night.


 * '''612 - Gypsy
 * ''Two wanderers, Taran and Faeyd, have a brief discussion about trust, loyalty, and power.


 * '''613 - Perils of Misperception
 * ''A young noble encounters a stranger at the Eastwater Crossroads and mistakes her for a bandit. Once it is revealed that she is of the House Seamel, a series of rash attitudes and unfortunate circumstance result in an injury, a brief battle, a death, and the pledge of a friendship.


 * '''614 - Imbrium
 * ''Stowynne Seamel arrives at Jade Gardens to meet with Duhnen Seamel, the pair exhanging news, some pleasant, some not.


 * '''615 - Nobility and Honor
 * ''Meian Skygleam goes to the Hawk and Dove to sing for her supper, interrupting a conversation between Aulus Kahar and Dianna Lomasa... with unforeseen results.


 * '''616(a) - Date of Rebirth: Prelude
 * '''616(b) - Date of Rebirth: Perfect White
 * '''616(c) - Date of Rebirth: Light's Reach
 * '''616(d) - Date of Rebirth: Revelations
 * ''A blossom of white light in the south western region of Fastheld that can be seen across the Empire leads a group of adventurers - Nobles and Freelanders alike - to throw caution to the wind and investigate the source of such a nova. As they reach the ruins of Light's Reach, the find that the Mesa isn't quite as desolate as it used to be...


 * '''617 - By the Light
 * ''An angry mob descends upon East Leg, seeking vengeance on a rapist. Heading them are half a dozen Scourges and the Arbiter. Norran Lomasa attempts to defend his township; there is chaos.


 * '''618 - Foehammer
 * ''Kael Firelight travels to the newly reborn city of Light's Reach in the hope of tracking down Prince Serath Kahar while there is still serenity to be found there ahead of the population efforts. Questions of existance and self mingle with musings upon a mysterious artifact, until some old friends show up to make things interesting...


 * '''619 - Masquerade
 * ''A healthy turnout of Kahars and many others to celebrate the new ownership of the Hawk and Dove to one Dianna Lomasa and the friends that stand beside you even when behind nothing more than paper masks. So put on your dancing shoes, and tip toe through the evening with such faces as Tragedy, Chitters, and even the dancing of flames.


 * '''620 - Shades of Grey
 * ''Milora Lomasa and Kael Firelight have another of their signature deep talks, perhaps just a little bit influenced by alcohol and certainly by passion. This log may cause migraines.


 * '''621 - Whispers of Confession
 * '' A night beginning with discussions of music and ending in tears when Griedan, Meian Skygleam and Celeste Mikin stop to talk of death, fighting, and what brings a man to face their demons and who will be there along the way.


 * '''622 - Finding the Road
 * ''Lost in a storm of confusion and uncertainty, Milora Lomasa ventures to Dawnstar Keep to seek out the wisdom of Prince Serath Kahar, hoping that - if anyone - a purported Avatar of the Light will be able to help her find the road that she wishes to walk in life; a road that has yet to be located, and one that offers no clue as to what direction it can be found. Guidance and meaning is given as the Prince details the nature of the Shadow, and the essence of the Light, from the perspective of one that walks with the dawn.


 * '''623(a) - Light Conversation: Dance Until Dawn
 * '''623(b) - Light Conversation: Sing Alone
 * ''Over the space of two nights and two different places, Milora Lomasa and Syton Temple reflect on Milora's new direction. Lucius Nepos makes a brief cameo on the first night.


 * '''624 - Shackle and Scepter
 * ''Tiris Kahar, an old soldier of the Empire, is summoned to Dawnstar Keep by his friend and former commander, Prince Serath Kahar. However, he finds that there there was more to this meeting than just reminscing.  Before the night is out, Tiris has a new blade, a new title, and a whole new set of responsibilities.