Order of the Silent Truth: Information Thread

Updated: 3/9/2012

1. Order Information

2. The Weld

3. Others (Lieutenant Corian, Traversis Emporium, etc)

4. (coming)

5. (temporarily empty)

6. Information gleamed from Books in game

7. Items (coming)

Past Event Info (In-Game Books)

A Very Interesting Story:

There is currently a book in the The Shattered Skull tavern in Skara, "A Very Interesting Story"(written by a strange thief) that gives a short and quick explanation of the Events that unfolded with Adama (first Event) and lead up to the point where Ephres was defeated. Then covers the beginning of Lieutenant Corian being introduced into the story line, and his aid in stopping the forgers, thus proving his interests lie in protecting Britain citizens.

It also extremely briefly mentions the Traversis Emporium (the Necromancers) and the attempt by them on Lieutenant Corian's life when he begin meddling in their affairs. (Much more to come.)

An Invisible Word:

These books were written by Dahlia, and outline in more detail some of the earlier Events.

They can be found in a barrel in the Order Stronghold (info on how to reach it in the next post) and have the (hidden) text right in front of each book.

Order information:

All items collected by the Order are stored within the Order’s stronghold as of currently.

To reach the Stronghold, one simply need to go to either the Jhelom pits, via the recall rune in Luna (next to a yellow note on the ground in the bank) or via the recall rune in West Britain Bank. Once there, simply double clicking the shield will transport the individual to the Order’s stronghold.

(Interim) Leader: Dahlia

Dahlia is a prominent spy of the Order of the Silent Truth. She is currently the proxy leader of the Order in the wake of Agaris’s betrayal. As of yet, there is no plan to replace her.

Dahlia for a while kept journal in a secret barrel in the Order’s stronghold. (They currently remain hidden there and if she has continued writing, it has been left elsewhere.)

Spymaster: name unknown

Currently head of the Order's spies, the name of this individual is not actually known. His interests seem to be reside solely on the safety of Britannian citizens, and helping to bring about an end to the unrest and preventing tragedies as such occurred with Ephres, when the Royal Guard was otherwise occupied.

The Order, its members and spies seem to prefer to work outside of the confines of the Royal Guard and the nobility, without its tightening constraints. (As were felt when the Royal Guard was called to protect the noble families and left several cities lacking proper defense. The result led to increased attacks on the cities, and eventually The Black Guard’s presence in the city of Vesper.)

Adama Forthwright

Was first met in Britain, seeking help to obtain several dyes for a rich client. (From several black market contacts.) Told players the story of how he had been traveling to other Sosaria's through red moongates. Then told them about the strange book he had been asked to sew the binding for. (Later revealed as the second volume of the Epfedicas.)

Eventually Adama was tracked down by a "Strange Man in Black. (Later revealed as Agaris.) Adama asked those who helped with the dyes to speak to the man for him in Britain. They returned with the first "Mirror of Floating Darkness" and the unidentified red stone (which turned out to be a transfer orb.)

Adama asked the people to go to Deceit for him and speak to the man. Upon arriving in Deceit in the Lich Lord pit, they instead encountered Ephres the Red for the first time. (Crazed mage, who worships and claims to serve Mondain.) After they found out Adama had been captured, one the "Strange Man in Black" revealed himself to be Agaris and asked them to join the "Order of Silent Truth." (Order formed that night.)

It was assumed that Ephres used the Epfedicas to brainwash/control Adama.

After Ephres was defeated and Adama was free'd at last from his prison by The Spymaster. It was then revealed that the owner of the book was actually Evidias Emeisis. That she used to book to convince Adama to tell everyone that Ephres had brought it to him, that she had manipulated the entire thing to involve them in banishing Ephres from their Sosaria. (Both in her interest and in theirs.) The Epfedicas had never belonged to Ephres.

Adama has been free for some time, but has yet to entirely recover from the ordeal. He may soon return, however.

- Friendly Contacts: Merrick the Alchemist, Iksur the Ninja, Tolivar the Merchant (tight-rope walking old man in Skara), Inar the Dyer, Saeval the Mage

Former Order members:

Agaris (information temporarily redacted)

Important Order Locations:

Haldest Stronghold: To reach Haldest, one much travel to the Jhelom Pits, and enter the fighting area underground and then look for the Order’s emblem (a shield). Double clicking this will take one directly into the Stronghold.

Lost Lands Cliff and Secluded Clearing: Both of these locations were discovered when the location to hold the Order’s meeting spot were being searched for.

The Weld:

Strange draconic like creatures from another "Sosaria" whom managed to get here through use of a Red Orb and Red Moongates. Originally thought to be a new threat to the people's of the land, it has slowly been revealed that they are a hunted species, both highly intelligent and reclusive in nature due to being hunted for their magical abilities for untold milennia.

Having been hunted, they have adopted a rather human form through the use of magic. However, the use of this form has been slowly degrading both their ability to escape the transformation and return to their nature draconic like form and nature. Through Evidias it was revealed that the Weld are also losing the ability to read and understand their very own language and that if nothing is done soon, the Weld will slowly disappear until they are no more at all.

What they want is unknown exactly, but if Evidias and Marouk are any indications of the rest of the Weld. The sentiment seems to be both the survival of their kind and to remain as hidden away from the rest of the world as possible.

Evidias Emeisis

Ex-servant of Ephres. Wrote several books under the pen name of Evidias, while posing as a strange mage in blue robes named Emeisis. Was instrumental in helping the Order gather pages of the Epfedicas. Also helped them destroy the Shadow Pillars (destroyed several herself.)

Likely part of a people who are close with the creatures called "The Weld", which are strange draconic like creatures. (May likely even be one of "The Weld" herself, unknown as of yet.) She is a mystery, except for what little is gathered from her in the books she wrote or has written and been found at various places. (Including the Blue Tower in Ilshenar of recently.)

Note: Evidias was also the "spy" leaking information tot he Order.

Recently revealed to be one of the Weld (in human form).

Seems to want to find a way to cure her people so that they will not lose who they once were and will be able to survive.

Marouk

Ex-servant of Ephres. Head of a group know as The Black Guard (TBG).

Staged the attack on both Luna and the invasion of Britain. He was friendly with Evidias before, unknown if this is still the case. Fiercely protective of "The Weld."

He is currently protecting the city of Vesper, hired by the city itself. Stationed in the small building outside of the city. Little is known of his current plans, but a watchful eye is being kept on him.

Confirmed by Evidias, to also be on the of the Weld.

Marouk's goal seems to be to protect the Weld. His actions in Vesper are somewhat ambiguous and in the grey. He has taken no actions to harm the citizens of the city, but has taken up residence in it nonetheless. The Black Guard has replaced near all aspects of Vesper's original Town Guard. (Aside from dealing with minor trouble makers within the cities limits.)

Other Weld:

Time Without Dreams

Painted Dreams (deceased)

Painted Omens (deceased)

Painted Nightmares (deceased)

Important Locations:

Locations below deal with places identified as having some significant importance to the Weld.

Terrort Skitas (the Blue Temple above it)

Evidias seems to be the only resident of the Temple above Terrort Skitas as of now. Though she is rarely seen there.

Vesper

Vesper is currently being guarded by a small group of The Black Guard, under the direction of Marouk. It is unknown how many of the The Black Guard are actual Weld, and how many are humans.

Others:

Lieutenant Corian (Royal Guard)

Member of the Royal Guard. Seems to be concerned with protecting Britannia and its citizens, and not just the nobles. (Currently most of the Royal Guard is being subject to the Nobles whims/needs.)

When tested, he responded just as a man who was sworn to protect the people should have. He took action and showed the type of person he was.

Merrick the Alchemist (Opportunist and Entertainer)

Underground Event promoter. It seems the man will hold any event, or promote any kind of gathering that will net him some coin.

Generally the man seems to be light hearted and means well. He has been helpful when he can, even if his ulterior motives were for personal gain. Trustworthy for the most part.

He has received generally positive reviews for his gatherings. (Though he seems to have questionably odd backers. By odd, you'd have to go to one of his gatherings and see the products he promotes to believe it.)

Responsible for the recovery of page 38 of the Epfedicas. Little is known about him except that he appears to be a shady character.

- Friendly Contacts: Saeval the Mage

Agaris

Originally he founded the Order of the Silent truth in Moonglow as a group to protect Britannia. Agaris lead the Order on its mission to stop Ephres the red. Then managed to successfully rally the Order to the defense of Luna and stopped the invasion of Britain.

Eventually betrayed the Order and his whereabouts are still largely unknown.

He was last seen in Britain, at the scene of several murders.

Note: He was recently spotted in person in Ilshenar, witnessed by several Order members.

New information on Agaris /

Lately his presence has been detected moving throughout Sosaria. He has been seen in the following towns: Papua, Britain, Serpent’s Hold, and Skara Brae.

Most recently spotted in Ilshenar by Order members.

Rumors about Agaris /

It has been rumored and not confirmed as of yet, that the presences of Ephres and Simon were a trick of Agaris’s. However, the source is somewhat unreliable. (Passed along by a thief.)

Ikarus

There is very little still known about the strange man named Ikarus. However, he does seem to have some purpose to play and when questioned by the Spymaster himself, the man revealed several secrets and knowledge that his memories have been lost but are very slowly returning to him.

(Coming Soon)

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Information gleamed from books or other sources:

Telamon is a Liar: Order member Jahajx Jov found this hidden in the text of the book named "Tired Hearts."

The book is written by an unknown author and so the validity is yet to be confirmed. However, if it is true then the validy of the contests of the books written by Telamon would severely be in question.

The author Telamon: This isn't confirmed and should be no means be taken as the truth. But all signs are pointing in this direction.

A man named Farley in Umbra, admitted that Simon is a liar. To which he also went on to state the following, "Simon is a liar. But then again even liars tell the truth at times." This could be just Farley's personal thoughts on the matter, or a statement backing up the book Tired Hearts, which had information hidden in it stating that Telamon was a liar.

Simon admitted to writing several books, using a pen name. So most likely Simon is one of the known authors of the books. Either Evidias or Telamon.

It was finally confirmed that the author Telamon, indeed was Simon.

The author Evidias: It has been stated by Amadeo that Evidias sounds like a woman's name. There is nothing at all to back up this claim, other than his personal thoughts that he name sounds as if it belongs to a woman and not a man. Though the statement is purely his opinion.

Evidias was discovered to actually be the first name of Emesis, whose full name was and is, "Evidias Emeisis."

The Singing Sword: A lantern was found in the Order stronghold named this. The Singing Sword was also seen in the possession of Emeisis at one point.

The sword itself (whose name was found first on the Lamp in the Order Stronghold) is now in the possession of Evidias Emeisis of the Weld.

(hidden) An Invisible Word 1-4: Several journals have been found containing information chronicled by Dahlia of the Silent Order. The books are hidden and again, only the member of the Order seem to notice them. (It is unknown if Agaris even knows they are there in the barrel.)

They are both recounting of past Events, and Dahlia's own musings on certain situations.

13 Books: These books were found during information gathering with Dahlia. Initially they seemed to be coded jibberish. However, it was eventually uncovered that the books were written by several authors. Evidias (who turned out to be known as Evidias Emeisis) and Telamon (who turned out to be Simon). The books were filled with information on both Ephres's operation and a series of construed and constructed lies meant to obscure any truth written by Evidias in her books.

Further information revealed that several of the books were written by Evidias or Simon, AS they witnessed actual events unfold. (One book speaks about Adama's initial meeting with the Strange in Red, or "Ephres.")

(hidden) Translations: Translations of the books found in the Order Stronghold at the other end of the hall (opposite of where one comes in) were eventually found explaining somewhat, the reason for the information in the books.

(hidden) Confidential

The book appears to have been written by the Order's spymaster. However, it seems neither Agaris nor Dahlia can see the book. So even when it is pointed out to them, they can't read it. (The books can be copied, but are still unable to be read by anyone except the Order.)

Items / Things, Found:

Pages of the Epfedicas

These were the pages the tailor Adama originally discovered after binding a book for a strange man. (The same pages that ensnared his mind and enslaved him.)

-- [Edit] note: Originally thought to belong to Ephres the Red. They were later revealed by Adama, as the effects wore off, to have been given to him by Evidias Emeisis and convinced by her to tell the story about Ephres and the book.

Epfedicas page list:

--- Pages 34, 37 and 38 have been recovered by the Order as of now

--- Page 47 was found in the Order home. No one knows where this came from or why it was there.

Unidentified stone

"The Stranger" (Agaris) had this on him when the players first encountered him in Britain. It was a red, round object that he was carrying inside his apron.

-- note: it was later revealed to be an object used to travel between Sosarais (a transfer orb of sorts)

Pillar of Ethereal Shadow

A large black stone pillar. The first was placed in the town of Luna across from the Moongate and near the stables. Ephres performed some sort of ceremony when placing it.

-- note: small bits of shadow are composed of the same substance the pillars are

The Epfedicas

A three volumed set of books full of ancient wisdom, knowledge and spells. Not much is known about the actual contests of the books. Only one of the pages has been recovered thus far: page 38.

-- note: the pages Adama had, are rumored to be from Vol. 2

A(n incomplete) list of the things currently stored in the Order Stronghold:

Floating Darkness

A pair of black mirrors.

It was finally discovered that the Mirrors belong to Evidias Emeisis. They are used for spying on people and places. The mirrors act as a one way (most likely two way) communicating device.

-- note: "borrowed" twice by Merrick the Alchemist

Books

There are a number of books in the Order's Stronghold. Read down further for more info.

A Small Bit of Shadow

Found on several Black Guard that were stationed outside of Luna.

-- note: from the same substance as the Shadow Pillars - may likely be from a destroyed one

Black Weld Scales

Taken from the remains of monstrous black beasts. Not much is known about them.

Broken Glass Shards

Found in one of the rooms, no one is quite sure where it came from or what it means.

A seemingly empty bag...

It appears to be empty, but someone swore they saw something in it.

A certain colored dye tub

This tub is in the hallway near the main Order meeting room. It is hidden in a recess in one of the hallway's walls.

--- note: Directly above it is a bag dyed the same color as the tub is. (It is hard to see but it is there.)

Marble Pillars

Several Marble pillars are now blocking two of the rooms in the Order's base. One of the rooms is empty, but the second room contains a chest with 5 items inside of it. Along with 3 lanterns against the back of the wall. No one seems to know why they are there or the rooms are blocked off.

--- note: Dahlia tried to have the rooms unsealed, but was unable to do so. She is currently looking for a way to get into the rooms or remove the magical seals placed on the pillars.

Snake Emblems

These are used to exit the Order's base back to Britain.

A Decorate Metal Shield

These shield are spelled to transport the user to the main hall/room of the Order base where meetings take place.

Green Lanterns

These have been moved around several times to indicate books.

--- note: One of them is labeled, "Yellow of the Sun"