The History of Whispering Pines
A long time ago the world was a magical place. It was ruled by the woodland beings; dryads, satyrs, elves, and such. Humans were scarce. Trees were the guardians of the world, their branches like nimble fingers holding up the sky. The wind would blow through them sending whispers throughout the land. The world was peaceful and serene. Slowly the human population grew and with it came both good and evil. Humans and elves alike became necromancers, mages, warriors, and craftsmen. The most noble class of them all was the Ranger. A friend to the woodland creatures and an enemy to those who threatened them. Skilled archer and companion with the animals, the ranger was far more than just a man. Where normal ears would hear only the wind, the ranger heard so much more. He could hear the whispers of the trees and the stories they shared. The ranger had a bond with nature that no other could compare. His bow was made of the wood from his tree friends. He used this to protect them from the vilest of all creatures. Not many chose the path of the ranger, for it was not a path of great wealth. They were noble but, poor. They fought to protect nature and its creatures. However, the evil of the world was too much for this small class of men to fight. As evil grew more rampant the Gods prepared a place for their magical creatures to go. They built a place where pines could whisper and woodland creatures could run and play. This place is still around today, guarded by the noblest class of all, the Rangers. The trees have stories to tell, but they want you to come play first; want you to run around under their branches and through their fallen leaves. Once you've done that, they're more than happy to share their secrets. Come to Whispering Pines and listen to the winds blow through the trees, telling stories from past and present. Listen as the winds of Britannia blow you toward adventure. The Order of the Dark Rose
Once an honorable order known as the Order of the Pale Rose, until one Lord of the order sought to become the most powerful Lord in history. He delved deeply into the darker arts, made pacts with with Khaldun and his daemons, and even sacrificed his only child to gain his desires. The entire order was cursed to never again know fame and glory. Chaos and darkness then ruled their world. They became the Order of the Dark Rose and they have returned to Whispering Pines. Beware young warrior, as they are powerful and are not to be taken lightly!! Whispering Pines Armor
Back in the magical age of Whispering Pines, during the Age of Peace, it is said that the Guardians of Whispering Pines crafted unique armor. This armor was handed down to the friends of the woodland creatures, the Rangers. It is said that somewhere out there, some woodland beings still may carry this special armor. The armor is said to be able to produce items that may assist the wearer. Crusader Gear
During the age of chaos on Whispering Pines, a noble class of Paladins arose, many of whom were descendants of the Rangers that once protected the woodland beings. Using magic, skilled craftsman, and some of the original Whispering Pines armor that was crafted by the Guardians, the Paladins created a mighty suit of armor. This suit was said to have some of the same kinds of magic that the Whispering Pines armor had. With this Crusader Gear in hand, these Paladins set out on a crusade to turn back the chaos. But the chaos was very widespread, so this group of noble crusaders decided to split up and venture to different parts of the known and unknown world. Alas, not a one of them ever returned from their journey. However, it is said that from time to time, a hardy adventurer has been known to find some of their legendary armor deep within the dungeons of Whispering Pines. Twiglet!!
It is rumored that this adorable little creature known as a Twiglet was the Guardian’s attempt to counter Khaldun’s tampering with the Steel Steed. Twiglet is rumored to be so incredibly fast that, to date, only the Whispering Pines staff have been able to catch them. WP Staff have, however, been know to give out Twiglet as a reward to a player who wins a shard event. Should you win one of these prizes, just double click Twiglet and see what he has to offer you!! Crusty Treasure Chest
Adventurers returning from the darkest depths of the Whispering Pines dungeons have reported the appearance (and disappearance) of a mysterious treasure chest. The Crusty Treasure Chest as it was called was happened upon quite by accident, and sometimes poofed right in front of their very eyes!! Those who managed to approach it were met by a very difficult locking mechanism and a deadly trap. Few have managed to get one open. Those that did have varying accounts of the loot contained within. Some say that they found ordinary loot, some gold or tokens and other random items. Still other report the finding of rares of incredible value!! But alas, the chest would not easily give up its bounty, and the items had to be removed via use of thievery skills. A brave adventurer such as yourself may one day have the opportunity to explore the riches of the Crusty Treasure Chest.
Golden Twiggy
The haggered old man slowly trudges into the bar and sits down on the stool next to yours. You notice his weathered face, well worn clothes, and grizzled look. "Buy me a pint", he says, "and I'll tell you my tale." You buy the pint and he downs it in one giant gulp! "Thanks lad, that hit the spot! Now let me share with you my story. My partner and I have been scouring the deepest reaches of the Whispering Pines dungeons looking for the elusive Crusty Treasure Chests. Found a few we have! Some vanished before our very eyes. Others we were able to defuse and pick open. An occasional rarity and bits of treasure we did find. Yesterday, my partner and I split up to search two different dungeon areas. He did not return at the alloted time, so I went searching for him. Found him I did. Mortally wounded he was, but he managed to gasp out that he had seen a most wonderful treasure!! He claimed he saw a Twiglet made of gold! When he double clicked it, he was given a choice of some wonderous deeds. He chose and applied one, but then the monsters overtook him. He died in my arms, but instilled in me a burning desire to find a Golden Twiggy of my own! I shall resume my quest tomorrow, after some shut-eye tonight." And with that, he was gone.....
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