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Torumin - From Book 1113, "Prophecies and Portents", Divination MMX |
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There was much turmoil on Malus after the discovery of this ancient enemy. Clans joined and separated, formed
and disappeared. There was no consensus on how to prepare for the impending doom, but Malus inhabitants had
to mobilize for war. A new breed of clan leaders emerged. They saw themselves as saviors, and some were
powerful and charismatic enough to combine many clans under their leadership.
Also, at this time, arose a new powerful religious caste called the Devout of Torumin. The Devout became
adept at interpreting the scriptures of the Torumin. Clan leaders began to associate themselves with the
Devout, in the hopes that an 'interpreted' scripture might lend them some advantage in the power struggle.
The Devout not only became mouthpieces for the words of the gods, but also the spokesmen for their chosen clan.
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Divination MMX: "When war fails, counsel peace; The converse is also true.
Those who balk at the word / May bristle at the blade. These are the fears / And rhythms of life."
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Malus: When the presence of an alien intelligence in the galaxy could no longer be denied, the Malus
hierarchy formed the Oversky Authority, a hastily assembled board of military leaders and Clan representatives.
The Oversky Authority announced its intentions and focused Malus energies and resources on the construction
of the Spaceport, a massive space station that would serve as the command center for the deployment of Malus
forces. Thinking an invasion was imminent, Malus resources were earmarked for the war effort.
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The blueprint above, with confidential data altered or deleted, formed the basis for the Spaceport's design.
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Alyssian: During the period of the Oversky Authority, the Alyssians remained cautiously optimistic,
despite the fact that many of their follow-up satellites sent to the region of the dark planet were
disappearing. Their newest effort would be an ambassador mission. Among the fleet would be a vessel called
the Trennah. For the Alyssians, this would be a long journey, many years of space travel stood between both
planets.
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The Alyssian satellite Trennah. Inscribed on the side
of the vessel: "When War fails, Counsel Peace".
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