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=Description= | =Description= | ||
| − | The city of [[Umbra]] is the land of the Necromancers and those that practice the art of controlling the | + | The city of [[Umbra]] is the land of the Necromancers and those that practice the art of controlling the dead. On the Catskills shard, the city of Umbra has been the focus of many events that have tied into main arcs. It has also have several claimants and known residents. Currently the city is the main territory of The Children of Darkness guild both in character and physically as they retain most of the real estate in the surrounding areas. |
==The Great Burning of Umbra== | ==The Great Burning of Umbra== | ||
| − | { | + | This storyline precedes the claiming of the city by the Children of Darkness. The horrors that the city suffered at the hands of LICH, who enslaved its people and turned many of them into undead, sacrificing hundreds to their rituals, left Umbra is complete ruins after burning it to the ground. The place was deserted and no one dared to visit. Known as the City of the Dead by many, it was our endeavor to rid the the land of the notion that all undead are inherently evil. For the people, we found, did not wish to engage in evil practices despite the afflictions that had been forced upon them. It is our belief that Necromancy is just a magical spell line, no different than any other. It is in the wielder of the magic that evil lies, not the chosen magic that is used. |
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| + | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/storylines/smell-burning-flesh/ The Smell of Burning Flesh] as told by: Lady Pandora de Romanus, Imperator{{Line Break}} | ||
| + | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/storylines/rebuilding-efforts-underway/ Rebuilding Efforts Underway] as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator{{Line Break}} | ||
| + | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/storylines/a-conversation-with-franek/ A Conversation with Franek] as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator{{Line Break}} | ||
| + | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/storylines/dithren-the-disgraced/ Dithren the Disgraced] as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator{{Line Break}} | ||
===The Black Tie Gala=== | ===The Black Tie Gala=== | ||
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[http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/rp-events/black-tie-gala-umbra/ Umbra Hosts a Black Tie Gala to Benefit Rebuild Efforts] an invitation sent out by The [[Children of Darkness]]{{Line Break}} | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/rp-events/black-tie-gala-umbra/ Umbra Hosts a Black Tie Gala to Benefit Rebuild Efforts] an invitation sent out by The [[Children of Darkness]]{{Line Break}} | ||
[http://www.aschulze.net/ultima/stories10/story0164.htm The Umbra Invasion] as told by: Hawkeye Pike, former Captain of the United Pirates{{Line Break}} | [http://www.aschulze.net/ultima/stories10/story0164.htm The Umbra Invasion] as told by: Hawkeye Pike, former Captain of the United Pirates{{Line Break}} | ||
| − | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com | + | [http://www.childrenofdarkness.com/ix-tab/an-unwanted-interruption/ An Unwanted Interruption] as told by: Lady Pandora de Romanus, Imperator |
==Ownership and Claims== | ==Ownership and Claims== | ||
===L.I.C.H.=== | ===L.I.C.H.=== | ||
| − | + | Letum Intus Corpus Horrendus (L.I.C.H.) had laid claim to Umbra from 2006-2008, they departed from Catskills to Seige Perilous, where they reformed under the same name. | |
===Children of Darkness=== | ===Children of Darkness=== | ||
| − | The [[Children of Darkness]] has leased various buildings within the city of Umbra on the Catskills shard. It has also added to the city by building out the new city of West Umbra that includes: [[Catskills:Trade Center of Umbra|Trade Center of Umbra]], [[Catskills:Mall of Umbra|Mall of Umbra]], [[Catskills:West Park Apartments|West Park Apartments]], [[Catskills:School for Gifted Youngsters|School for Gifted Youngsters]], [[Catskills:Umbra Orphanage|Umbra Orphanage | + | The [[Children of Darkness]] has leased various buildings within the city of Umbra on the Catskills shard. It has also added to the city by building out the new city of West Umbra that includes: [[Catskills:Trade Center of Umbra|Trade Center & Auction House of Umbra]], [[Catskills:Mall of Umbra|Mall of Umbra]], [[Catskills:Solderini Mansion|Solderini Mansion]], [[Catskills:West Park Apartments|West Park Apartments]], [[Catskills:Forest View Apartments|Forest View Apartments]], [[Catskills:School for Gifted Youngsters| Umbra School for Gifted Youngsters]], [[Catskills:Umbra Orphanage|Umbra Orphanage & Dormitories]], [[Catskills:The City Court and Jail|The City Court & Jail]], and have leased out one of their buildings to the [[Catskills:Royal Britannian Guard of Umbra|Royal Britannian Guard of Umbra]] that services as their headquarters just across from the West Bridge. |
{{Categorize|Catskills}} | {{Categorize|Catskills}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 5 September 2015
Description
The city of Umbra is the land of the Necromancers and those that practice the art of controlling the dead. On the Catskills shard, the city of Umbra has been the focus of many events that have tied into main arcs. It has also have several claimants and known residents. Currently the city is the main territory of The Children of Darkness guild both in character and physically as they retain most of the real estate in the surrounding areas.
The Great Burning of Umbra
This storyline precedes the claiming of the city by the Children of Darkness. The horrors that the city suffered at the hands of LICH, who enslaved its people and turned many of them into undead, sacrificing hundreds to their rituals, left Umbra is complete ruins after burning it to the ground. The place was deserted and no one dared to visit. Known as the City of the Dead by many, it was our endeavor to rid the the land of the notion that all undead are inherently evil. For the people, we found, did not wish to engage in evil practices despite the afflictions that had been forced upon them. It is our belief that Necromancy is just a magical spell line, no different than any other. It is in the wielder of the magic that evil lies, not the chosen magic that is used.
The Smell of Burning Flesh as told by: Lady Pandora de Romanus, Imperator
Rebuilding Efforts Underway as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator
A Conversation with Franek as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator
Dithren the Disgraced as told by: Lord Marius de Romanus, Imperator
The Black Tie Gala
Events of the Black Tie Gala are documented in the following pages:
Umbra Hosts a Black Tie Gala to Benefit Rebuild Efforts an invitation sent out by The Children of Darkness
The Umbra Invasion as told by: Hawkeye Pike, former Captain of the United Pirates
An Unwanted Interruption as told by: Lady Pandora de Romanus, Imperator
Ownership and Claims
L.I.C.H.
Letum Intus Corpus Horrendus (L.I.C.H.) had laid claim to Umbra from 2006-2008, they departed from Catskills to Seige Perilous, where they reformed under the same name.
Children of Darkness
The Children of Darkness has leased various buildings within the city of Umbra on the Catskills shard. It has also added to the city by building out the new city of West Umbra that includes: Trade Center & Auction House of Umbra, Mall of Umbra, Solderini Mansion, West Park Apartments, Forest View Apartments, Umbra School for Gifted Youngsters, Umbra Orphanage & Dormitories, The City Court & Jail, and have leased out one of their buildings to the Royal Britannian Guard of Umbra that services as their headquarters just across from the West Bridge.