Atop a stony plateau overlooking the lands of central Idalos, and growing wealthy from the gem stones pulled from the rocky soil, Etzos is a bastion of independence; firm in its belief that man should rule Idalos, not be servants of the vain Immortals who nearly destroyed it. But can the many factions set aside their conflicting agendas and see this through?
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This thread will keep you updated on news and new features!
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New Subforums
So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads. You'll note that there are now separate...
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New Player Guide!
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New Player Starting Guide Hi there and welcome to the site! We're glad that you've taken an interest in our story and hope, with the help of this guide, that you'll stick around and enjoy all the chaos-packed adventures we have planned. But first, you're probably wondering what Standing Trials is...
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Standing Trials Terms of Use
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Standing Trials: Rules and Expectations
The Website: Standing Trials ( ), referred to through the rest of this thread as the website , our website , the site , our site , Standing Trials , and Trials .
You: The person reading these words right now.
The Staff: All users who are identified as...
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Dude, Where's My Goose?
Something's odd with Vern... (Fridgar & Noth, please!)
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Limbo » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:11 pm
The previous trial...
11th of Ashan, 717
10th Break
Everything was in place, and today was the trial.
Paplo, hiding in an alley, made the last arrangements. Closing his eyes, he’d focus on his looming hunger, which always crept around his mind – usually being the only thing he really felt....
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Blood of an Empath
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Doran » Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:08 am
Ymiden 23, Arc 717
Having a little helper, the Mortalborn had realized, was great when it came to cleaning equipment, but it was definitely not conductive to more complicated alchemical research. The arrival of one Finn O’Connor, a cheeky little thief that had broken into his laboratory and that...
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Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:49 pm
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Beneath the Marbled Halls
Saun 717 Job Thread
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Neronin » Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:28 pm
14th Trial of Saun, Arc 717
Etzori Museum of Art and History, Underground Vaults
“Are you sure you are well, Nero?” Tabard said as he collected the small wooden box from the vault. The vault, vault forty-five, housed ancient weapons whose powers not even Tabard was sure of, or so he claimed....
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Step Right Up!
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Maltruism » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:50 pm
Step Right Up!
An Etzos EVENT
Ymiden 41, arc 717
The loud ringing of the bell surely drew nearby folks to the small open courtyard; word of mouth making its way to the ears of the rest. It was mid-morning of the 41st trial, and the exuberance of the voice proclaiming Come one, come ALL! Try...
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Mirror on the Mountain
Noth tells a story.
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Noth » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:18 pm
Saun 21, 717
There was a strange semblance of order that had integrated itself in the heart of the hybrid throughout his time upon Idalos, and though he had long since abandoned any pretense of following the law, he still attempted to hold to an internal code of conduct. This was not entirely due...
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Underneath the stars (Noth)
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Finnegan O'Connor » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:52 am
Finn O'Connor :: 3rd Ashan, 717
Nightfall was close by the time that Finn stumbled upon the cave. He had not meant to find it, but he had wandered as usual, and this time, he had wandered too far. The city was still visible in the distance, even as the impending night draped the horizon with...
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The Old Familiar Sting
Gar'rek, ya loser.
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Mara » Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:17 am
Date: 24 Ashan 717
Several breaks had come and gone since Mara had been able to leave work. And still, she waited. The shadows crept longer, their spindly fingers reaching out as if to swallow any last vestiges of light that remained in the workshop. The Gardener's Grace was not, by any means, a...
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Bullseye
Marten Thorn.
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Finnegan O'Connor » Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:11 pm
Finn O'Connor :: 10th Ashan, 715 - Etzos Archery Range, Noon.
It was just past noon by the time Finn arrived at the Etzos archery range. He’d expected it to be more busy around that time, but aside from a handful of citizens and Black Guard practicing their skills, the range was largely empty....
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Bonemaker: Raid
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Neronin » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:34 pm
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57th Trial of Ashan, 717 Arc
Noth's Cavern
Neronin arrayed the faintly glowing gemstones, the wells, across the newly repaired tabletop in Noth's cavern. The Mongrel had kindly carted down three bodies for Neronin's use. He was still recovering from the confrontation with...
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Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:21 pm
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Pestilential Waters
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Neronin » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:24 pm
17th Trial of Saun, Arc 717
Etzos, Noth’s Cavern
Neronin stood up straight, feeling his back crack satisfyingly as he did so. He tilted his head left and then right, hearing more satisfying cracks. He had spent the better part of the last break bent over the corpse laying on the wooden table in...
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Key to the Past
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Nightshade Eld » Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:26 pm
Ymiden 79th, 717
Nightshade stared down the letter clutched in her hands. The fat envelope that held the final words her father had addressed to her was terrifying in all honesty, and she couldn't begin herself to think of why. Her knuckles were starting to turn white, but that was beside the...
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A Pirate At Port (Open)
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Noth » Thu May 04, 2017 1:44 am
Ashan 7, 717
Scum were plentiful. For many Arcs there had been those who had taken part in vicious raids against their foes, stealing their treasures, and murdering their families in order to suit some need to serve their country. Others had decided that they would rather take the goods without...
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Bonemaker: Flame
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Continued from Here .
58th Trial of Ashan, Arc 717
Etzos
Neronin had been exhausted from the events of the past few days. He held spent wholly too much time down at Noth’s cave, or gallivanting around the outskirts of the city hunting Gavrel with Kovic. Neronin hadn’t seen hide nor hair of...
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Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:07 am
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In Fear of Difference
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Noth » Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:42 pm
Saun 17, 717
Saun was an unbearable season. The atrocious heat which embodied the majority of the season threatened to wrap about every aspect of life. Simply stepping into the sight of the two great suns looming overhead was enough to make someone begin to perspire, even if they were only under...
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Statement
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Neronin » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:16 pm
19th Trial of Saun, 717 Arc
Farmlands outside of Etzos
They had grown in power. He and Noth and their small faction they called Al’Angyryl. They had become a more secure entity and recovered slightly since the near disaster that was their attempt to rescue the Don. Neronin hadn’t brought out his...
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Necromancy Notations II: Ravens
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Neronin » Thu May 25, 2017 8:50 pm
30th of Ashan, 717th Arc
Etzos, streets
The pain was an incessant plague on his mind. The Etzori mage liked to think of himself as disciplined, but this wilted his otherwise strong resolve not to show suffering. Neronin winced and groaned as he tenderly touched the stop in his leg that had been...
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[Noth]Better than Home
Neronin comes to Noth's cave.
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Neronin » Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:53 am
717 Arc, 23rd Trial of Cylus
Al'Angyryl Cavern
The mage tucked his hands under his armpits as he walked. He had vaguely remembered the way to the hills that housed the cavern Kovic had taken him to to meet to bird, Noth. Now he walked alone through the dark trying to retrace his steps. He needed...
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The Raven Calls
Language Time
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Nightshade Eld » Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:12 am
Saun 11th, 697
Evaryin Kervoth had never been a kind man. Never in his life did he think about others and it was rare he gave any consideration to those who weren't of the Avriel species. Through and through he was a pure blood, raised and steeped in the horrible biases of his people. If you'd...
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Hitting a Jewel Mine
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Nightshade Eld » Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:05 pm
Saun 1st, 717
The sun just barely reaching over the horizon shone in a color that was best described as a vibrant crimson. A thin cloud hung heavy, the air thick with its smokey scent. There was no denying what such a scene could entail, it was Saun. I swear, I'd rather be caught out in the...
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Desk Work
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Nightshade Eld » Sat Aug 05, 2017 6:28 am
Saun 14th, 717
The sunlight beamed down angrily and violently, Saun already getting into full swing. As luck would have it Night wouldn't have to deal with such things today. As luck would not have it, that meant desk work for most if not the entire day. True, it was a blessing not to have to be...
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Bonemaker:Monster
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Neronin » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:33 pm
Continued from here .
56th Trial of Ashan, 717 Arc
Second Story Inn
Neronin had taken a day to get back to Etzos. He had snuck into a farmer's hayloft and slept for four restless breaks once he could no longer make out where the city was. That monstrous turtle had shook him to his core. The...
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Last post by Alistair
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:44 am
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Bloody Arrows
For Noth
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Nightshade Eld » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:22 am
Ymiden 23rd, 717
It was relatively early in the morning, the sun only having risen half a break ago at most. The early morning smelled clean, or at least to the mind of the half breed it did. The air was sweet, heavy with the scent of plants and still a little cold from how early it was. She took...
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Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:41 am
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Star Gazers
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Nightshade Eld » Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:08 am
Ashan 9th, 709
The look that Grace gave to her best friend was not one of pity or even sympathy. It was instead an empathetic look of rightly placed worry and fear. Trials had come and gone since Ivan approached the half-breed. The topic had not been brought up again and Night had not seen the...
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A Beginning
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Nightshade Eld » Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:14 am
Ashan 97th, 709
Night wasn't completely sure as to how long she'd been wandering the woods. She knew that she was far enough away from the Master she'd be safe from him, but that wasn't to speak of the various other perils she'd encountered in her exploits. In spite of no longer knowing the date,...
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An Ending
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Nightshade Eld » Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:10 am
Ashan 20th, 709
Night could feel a sense of sinking dread starting to build up. It has been three hours since her father and the Master went off and told her to wait in the other room. She'd heard more, thanks to the loud crashes and yelling. It was a horrible feeling, being caught in the dark...
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