Falatacot Lore

History

Early History

The Falatacot existed on a continent that Geraine IV later states is located beyond the western sea.<ref>2002/09 Verdict - Decrepit Tome</ref> The occupation of lands to the west is again mentioned by Gaerlan: Far to the west, beyond the scope of Ireth Lassel they erected their homes, secluded, removed and all together separate.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref>

The Falatacot were driven to Killiakta by Yalain, Haebrous, and Dericost. It is on Killiata where they first heard the pulse of the Blood of the World; where they ceased to be wanderers, and became the Keepers of Creation; where they became the blessed servants of the Wheel of All Things.<ref name=WordsMatriarch>2006/11 Remembering the Past - Words of the High Matriarch</ref> They found that on Killiakta, or Dereth, that mana was most concentrated, and plentiful.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref>

The Falatacot, studied the art of Geomancy with an unquenchable thirst. They called upon the resonance that echoed from within the world at the structures erected in the time before.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref>

They diverged into two branches: the Dark Falatacot, dealing in the power of undead and corruption in service to the Old Ones; and the Light Falatacot, working to protect what they consider to be worshipful spirits - the Deru Trees.<ref>2008/08 Ancient Powers - Knight Test</ref><ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 Treaties in Stone - History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I</ref> The Sisters split when some of them began "quickening" other races. This led to a schism, and some of the eternal bodies of the Dark Sisters were locked away in Temples. Qin Xikit was the first to experience this.<ref name=TempleXikit>2004/11 On Bended Knee - Clutch of Kings (Browerk)#Lore & Dialog</ref>

The Dark Sisters have a strict, matriarchal, hierarchy. They made extensive use of Blood Magic and sacrifices for their goals.<ref name=Ibrexi>2004/04 A New Threat - Ibrexi Jikti's Journal</ref><ref name=Jexki>2004/04 A New Threat - Jexki Ki's Journal</ref><ref name=Expedition>2004/04 A New Threat - The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi</ref><ref name=Kixkti>2004/04 A New Threat - Kixkti Xri's Journal</ref>

Somewhere during the early history of Auberean, Kemeroi overpowered the Old Ones.<ref>2006/04 Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - Rollout Article</ref>

Activities on Bur

Some have speculated that the only ones who would know the truths of the Falatacot were driven from this world long ago. They flew into seclusion or were hunted by the remnants of the Falatacot/Dericost in the time of the one that shall remain unnamed.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref> Perhaps this refers to the world of Bur.

Thousands of years ago, the Falatacot made visits to the world of Bur and influenced the direction of this world on a grand scale. They showed favor on a race called the Fiazhat, and the enemies of the Fiazhat -- the Burun -- were driven back and nearly rendered extinct.<ref>2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Burun Kukuur</ref>

As a reaction to the meddling in the magics of Bur of the Dark Sisters, the followers of the Light brought the Moar there.<ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 Treaties in Stone - History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I</ref> The Sclavus were created by fusing the lives and spirits of the male Falatacot and creatures called the Fiazhatin.<ref name=Ibrexi>2004/04 A New Threat - Ibrexi Jikti's Journal</ref><ref name=ReportNiarltah>2004/08 From the Darkness Born - Report to Niarltah</ref> After they began their society on Bur and were stricken by the malice of the Burun, the Dark Sisters abandoned the world of Bur. They took with them a supply of the serpent-like creatures and sealed the access to the world. The Dark Sisters were content to leave the world to doom after they had collected their followers.<ref name=MoarsI>2004/07 Treaties in Stone - History of the Moars on Dereth, Part I</ref>

From Dereth back to Dericost

Some Falatacot fled from Killiakta to Dericost after darkness and cold put their gods to sleep.<ref>2000/11 Should the Stars Fall - Campaign Journal</ref> They wandered into the holds of their cousins, the Dericost and were tolerated as they shared their arts.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref> Although uncontested in the rule of its continent for thousands of years, the Kingdom of Dericost truly rose to prominence with the arrival of the Falatacot refugees, who fled the island of Dereth due to global cooling of Auberean. In exchange for sanctuary in Dericost lands, the Falatacot shared their worship of the Old Ones and their magical knowledge. They specifically shared their knowledge of blood, death and entropy magics. <ref name=HistoryAubereanVolI>The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)</ref> Passing carefully hidden truths to the Dericost brought about change. Yet the Falatacot, held many arts secret and in darkness still.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref>

At the end of the Millennium War, after nearly 1,000 years of conflict, the Haebrous and Dericost lands were devastated. As the war turns against them, the Latzimestal decide they have lost the blessing of the Old Ones and that the remaining Falatacot are to blame. They set about exterminating the few Falatacot still in the Kingdom.<ref name=HistoryAubereanVolI>The History of Auberean/Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)</ref>

A Falatacot woman who had escaped the Lords' purge led Jailne and Alaidain through the trackless tunnels of Vasmora into the palace of Sarvien II. In a pitched battle, the Haebrous and Yalaini forces destroyed Sarvien and his Lich advisors, but the struggle costed Jailne his life.As Sarvien passes into true death, he utters a prophecy from the Book of Eibhil, known as the Fivefold Curse.<ref>2000/08 Taste of Twilight - Mu-Miyah Note Translation</ref><ref name="LayLeikotha">AC:DM CD Lore/Dericost Texts/The Lay of Leikotha</ref>

This Falatacot woman might be one of the ancestors of Lady Adjaas implied by a letter to her by Lady Maila Realaidain<ref>2000/11 - Should the Stars Fall - Translated Letter (Tear-Stained Parchment)</ref><ref>AC:DM CD Lore/Late Dereth Texts/Communion</ref> and utterances of representatives of the Eldrytch Web, Radiant Blood and Celestial Hand <ref name="Luciana du Maki">2008/08 - Ancient Powers - Luciana du Maki#Lore & Dialog</ref>

In general, it is said that the Falatacot were absorbed into the ranks of their cousins, such as the Gelid, and that their knowledge might be lost to the other races.<ref name=TomeElements>2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements</ref>

On Dereth

The Falatacot which returned (from Bur??) to Dereth, find their old enemies allied with the Living Shadow, as well as the only living Yalaini, Asheron and the newly arrived Isparians. None of those they regard friendly.<ref name=WordsMatriarch>2006/11 Remembering the Past - Words of the High Matriarch</ref>

Culture

Factions

Dark Falatacot
- Dark Sisters / Twelve Sisters and the Mother
- Three Dark Matriarchs / Dark Matriarchs.
- Patriarchs of T'thuun
Light Falatacot
- Three Light Sisters
- Hidden Sisterhood
- Sisters of Ithaenc. This group may be a precursor of the Adjanite Sisterhood of Ithaenc / Adjanite Order.

Rulers

Religions and Beliefs

Some important concepts include:

Mouth of the Abyss (found in Book of Eibhil)
Web of the Elder Gods (found in Book of Eibhil)
Pulse of Darkness - which sucks at the lighted world above (found in Book of Eibhil)

Customs and Traditions

Language

For a complete list of known words and translations, see Falatacot Lore/Language.

Ranks, Titles, and Honorifics

Names

For a full list of Falatacot names, see Falatacot Lore/Names.

Real World Basis

Related Pages

Creatures

Ghost

Undead

The following creature classes are also related to the Falatacot:

Dungeons

Items

Quest Weapons

Biting Ballistae Bladed Bow of Impaling Crimson Brace of Pain Dagger of Tikola Esorcelled Falchion Eye of Muramm Fist of Massacre Ixir's Staff of the Eyes Lance of the Bloodletter Razorbound Flange Sickle of Writhing Fury Vein-Thirst Kukri Vile Scourge

Quest Armor

Ancient Armored Bracers Ancient Armored Gauntlets Ancient Armored Helm Ancient Armored Leggings Ancient Armored Long Boots Ancient Armored Vestment Ancient Relic Gauntlets Ancient Relic Helm Ancient Relic Leggings Ancient Relic Sollerets Ancient Relic Vestment and Bracers Crown of Anointed Blood

Quest Accessories

Manacle of Biting Pain Tears of Jvikti Kheval

Decorations

Dark Monolith Living Tome Portal to Izji Qo's Temple Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple Tome of Blood and Bone

Miscelaneous

Internet Articles

Seeds of Corruption Teaser

NPCs

Empyrean

Ghost

Undead

Points of Interest

Quests

The following quests are only somewhat related, e.g. they take place in a Falatacot location, or their text items reference the Falatacot.

Texts

Art & Images

Teaser and Splash Screen Images

Concept Art and Textures

References

Lore
Characters	Major Characters, Minor Characters, Isparian Characters, Empyrean Characters, Creature Characters, Deity Characters
Cultures	Isparian: Aluvian, Gharu'ndim, Kael Arran, Milantean, Roulean, Sho, Silveran, Souia-Vey, Viamontian. Empyrean: Dericostian, Falatacot, Haebrean, High Desert Nomad, Yalaini. Creatures: A'nekshay, Banderling, Burun, Drudge, Fiun, Gearknight, Lugian, Mosswart, Olthoi, Ruschk, Shadow, Tumerok, Tusker, Virindi. Deities: Deru, Gromnatross, Kemeroi, Slithis
Worlds	Auberean, Bur, Gearknight Homeworld, Ezheret-Hazahtu, Ispar, Olthoi Homeworld, Tuu
Historical Records	Texts, Internet Lore Articles, Event Announcements, Utterances, AC:DM CD Lore, A Brief History for Travelers, The History of Auberean, Stormwaltz Quotes
Historical Summaries	Prehistoric Auberean, Golden Age, Age of Dericost, Age of Contentment, First Age of Lore, Second Age of Lore, Third Age of Lore, Age of Shifting, Portal Year Era
Miscellaneous Lore	Lore Database, Continuity, Factions, Historical Sites

Falatacot Lore

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