Antlers of the Gods

While few if any Ferellans believe that there is such thing as a god, some in the remote human village of Askile have come to believe in them after witnessing miracles and inexplicable phenomena. One such phenomenon is he appearance of a lightning formation they dubbed the “antlers of the gods.” The lighning appears in the shape of one of two antlers, arcing up towards the sky.

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Every time the lightning appears in this formation, one item from the town will go missing. Sometimes, a intricately carved pot disappears from a craftsman’s basement. Other times, a statue or monument will disappear from a prominent location. Many believe a god is coming and taking the most precious items humanity can make. his is consistent will the town of Askile’s reputation as some of the most skilled craftspeople in the world, regardless of the medium.

Statue 001

This statue was found in a cave near where some of the oldest archaeological sites on ‘El’ were location. It is believes to be a great leader or deity that was worshiped. The cave may have been a crude temple from when humans first arrived on ‘El’ and began to establish themselves.

Framed Drawing 001

This drawing was found against an upper portion of a wall during excavation of the upper floor of a house in the archaeological site designated Settlement Alpha. It is believed to be artwork depicting a form of transportation. Archaeologists speculate that the transportation style was reserved for the wealthy or for performers and scientists, as the method appears to be an unstable travel method, but was deemed worthy of display.

Artifact Details:
Site: ALPHA-10363-01
Item: Framed Drawing 001
Date: Mittelsommer 06, 10363
Location: EB 02 E90 S12 D118
Description: Framed Drawing of an orb with a basket underneath (30cm wide, 20cm tall)
JM, FL

Wanted Poster 001

This portrait was found on a piece of large paper in the walls of a house in an abandoned human settlement titled Settlement Alpha. It was packed into the walls with other, unreadable pages. The writing below the image was indecipherable, but scholars’ best guess is that it’s a wanted poster for this individual. Further excavations may reveal more information.

Artifact Details:
Site: ALPHA-10363-02
Item: Wanted Poster 001
Date: Mittelsommer 04, 10363
Location: EB 01 E87 S6 D78
Description: 18cm wide, 26cm tall portrait on paper
JV, MF, NZ

Wallet Photo 001

This portrait was found in a wallet during excavation of the upper floor of a house in the archaeological site designated Settlement Alpha.

Artifact Details:
Site: ALPHA-10363-01
Item: Wallet Photo 001
Date: Mittelsommer 02, 10363
Location: EB 01 E12 S43 D179
Description: leather wallet with crumbled paper and one photograph (1inch wide, 2inch tall)
EJ, LQ, LC, TJ

Card Collection 001

This collection of cards was found in a lockbox in Feurstadt, a town believed to be the oldest human settlement on ‘El’. They were in terrible condition, but they are believed to be identifications cards from an ancient war. Each individual can be seen wearing their kingdom’s uniform with the name of their province or town on it.

Demontimes: human, celebrations

Colorful and ornate masks are worn during the celebration of Demontimes in which people build floats to celebrate the defeat of a demonic lord, Finuput. There are always two floats; one for Finuput and his allies and one for those who opposed him. Every participant wears a homemade mask to hide their identity, and they throw necklaces from the floats to the crowds as they parade through town.

The most generous float wins, and at some point each of the major figures (Sheldon Glass, Kelly Horse, The Mystery, Harold, and Finuput) throw a special necklace down. Whoever catches it becomes that figure the next year. Finuput is the only named figure on his float while all the other figures are on the other float. Each float has masked soldiers to assist them.

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