destiny for one who stood at bannerfall,

Destiny for one who stood at bannerfall, What of the shadows that linger? O’er this place I have watched in an age forgotten. I had thought my vigil to be its end. But lo! A new day dawns with a promise unbroken. I am the first, aye. The last to be born of my kind? In this place that has no name I will keep watch for you still; For all who come after and follow in hope’s unending light.” – Unknown Poet (1835 P.A.) The Age of Legends began with a series of seemingly natural disasters or geological upheavals – earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves – which decimated populations across much of Earthsea. Legend had it that these changes were wrought by magicians who violated Taboos against using High Arts from the One Power on living things. Ultimately only one person was left standing at Bannerfall: Jame Tohno Adlarien, later recognized as the first High King. The Age of Legends ended with a war against Shadow, and an alliance between all nations to defeat it. The War of Atonement led by Adlarien’s heir Anaxorren Tohno resulted in near-total destruction as well as many casualties among those fighting on behalf of Light. However, Lord Ashaigianna Iphinya survived this final battle at Bannerfall – only to be assassinated shortly thereafter by Berenia Jame Heradon who also destroyed the records documenting how she had come into her power beyond that which can be taught or learned from books alone. With no successor named for either position, there was little left save legend.” “Destiny for one who