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PostPosted: February 4th, 2017, 10:11 pm 
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Publisher's note: On behalf of the Hierophant, this information was recently deemed acceptable to release to the general public. Access to the site will be granted on a case by case basis once restoration work is completed.

-Preliminary analysis of the historical site discovered in the Isle of Mists-

Introduction

It's clear to even the most casual observer that relics dating to since before the Fleeing are few and far between in both the New and Old world. When such artifacts are discovered in inhabited regions they are sometimes treated with disdain, avoided by local populations in fear of the reprise of some ancient curse or spirit.
At other times they can become centers of civilizations or merely fade into the background noise of everyday life.

It begs the question, why are these shattered remnants of the old Empires so uncommon in these lands? Before the migration to New Hermertia these lands were almost virgin; untouched by human or elven hands. Where are the remnants? Where are the grand roads of kingdoms long past? The palaces of marble and ivory?

While this initial release of information from our archives won't fully answer those questions it may begin to cast light on why large relics from this ancient era are so scarce.

Locating the Isle of Mists

It must first be clarified that the Disciples did not stumble upon this discovery by accident, it was in fact decades of study that led to the location being pinpointed in the sea between the Kingdoms of Minerva and Valtoros. Utilizing its vast collection of pre- and post-Fleeing maps and records, the scholars within the Order traced the migration routes of the ancestors of the Hrynjandi to a low plain roughly corresponding to the eastern coast of Minerva.

Scouts employed by the Dakdakrok quickly located the massive seastack not far off the Minervan coast. The location was soon confirmed by archaeologists and formal talks began with the Kingdom to construct the first official Sanctuary of the Disciples since the age before the Fleeing.

Results from the archaeological digs at the Isle

As construction of the Sanctuary reached a certain point, the peasant workers could be relocated to the shore and quarry island in order to maintain the secrecy of the discovery. Further construction work would be carried out by Disciples while preparatory work was done shoreside by hired muscle.

The digs began at the center of the stack and proceeded slowly as to not damage any potential findings. The outer layers of the island were at first glance simple granite, lending credit to the initial theory that it was initially connected to the mainland via a rockbridge that was gradually eroded away. However, as the excavation continued new evidence quickly surfaced.
Remnants of carved stone were discovered at the central dig site at roughly five feet below the outer layer of stone. Similar shards of stone were discovered at four smaller digs on opposite sides of the island and after probing further into the ground, excavators recovered mostly intact stone bricks at all five sites.

These bricks were quickly compared to similar stones taken from Þingr ruins in the Hrynjandi tribelands. The suspicions of our researchers were soon confirmed as the bricks from the Isle of Mists were found to have been fashioned in an almost identical manner to those from the Apocryphaen Wastes.

At this point the excavation has breached a large chamber within the island containing passageways to as of yet undiscovered rooms. However, the majority of these passages were unfortunately collapsed at the time of discovery and are being restored as I write this paper. It can be said that at first glance the walls are similarly stark and utilitarian as other Þingr ruins.

Theories concerning this discovery and the fate of the Þingr

In order to properly explain the reasoning behind the theories presented here one must have at least some knowledge of Hrynjandi migrations to the old world. In short, the Dyrendi and Skarendi tribes are very likely to have descended from the people who fled the Þingr capital city of Therur to the coldest frontiers of their kingdom.

No records of the fate of the so-called "Ivory City" exist today except vague legends of the "black" consuming it whole. However, the city still holds great significance to the Dakdakrok. It was in fact in the grand halls of its central palace that our Order was founded by enlightened elements of the kingdom, thus it is easy to see how it is important to the Disciples.

To conclude, going off information concerning the geography of the city and its surroundings, tracing migration lines of its former residents and discovery of Þingr ruins has led us to believe that we have indeed found the site of the ancient Þingr capital of Therur. The Isle of Mists is thus most likely the hill or foundation upon which the palace of Therur once stood during its golden age.

The fate of the city is perhaps one that raises the biggest questions as almost no remnants of the city can be found on the sea bed or mainland. Further surveys to confirm the absence of such ruins will be conducted in the near future, but preliminary dives around the Isle suggests that if they exist they are likely buried beneath layers of mud and silt.
Finally, it must be mentioned that every mention of the city of Therur includes remarks about the vast Theran valley it is situated in. Said to reach beyond the horizon and bear fruit to crops no matter the season. The only geographical feature that could possibly match this description would be the sea between Minerva and Valtoros. This suggests that the plain flooded at some point in time, burying the city.

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Note: This is a preliminary analysis containing incomplete information. The Disciples encourage Imperial and other scholars to share their expertise on the region's hydrology, geology and pre-Fleeing history in hopes of further illuminating the fate of the these ancient Kingdoms and Empires.

It must also be said that although all signs point towards the Isle being the site of Therur, conclusive evidence has not yet been discovered. The scholars of the Dakdakrok are, however, confident in their conclusion and expect it to be confirmed once the inner chambers are made accessible.

Further information regarding the excavation and restoration will be released as the Hierophant allows it.

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PostPosted: February 5th, 2017, 8:04 am 
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Very interesting. The history of the pre-fleeing world is rarely uncovered to this extent.

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PostPosted: February 5th, 2017, 1:18 pm 
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A staggeringly important find if truly, this is the ancient Captial. A torturous wait for those of us seeking answers.

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