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=Recent Events in Mikona and M'Chek=
'''Mikona recent events''' are summarized here. These are overviews of in-game events on the [[Mikona]] server, including the whole nation of [[M'Chek]], with links to related forum discussions. Earlier in-game events are documented on the [[Mikona:Historic Events|historic events page]].
This page will attempt to summarize the basics of various events that have taken place in Mikona and M'Chek since the servers came online.


In editing this, please try to keep it in rough chronological order, and to keep it factual.   
In editing this, please try to keep it in rough chronological order, and to keep it factual.   
'''And remember, just as on the boards, all information here can be taken as known in character, so don't post anything that you don't want known as common knowledge.'''
'''And remember, just as on the boards, all information here can be taken as known in character, so don't post anything that you don't want known as common knowledge.'''
==Timeline==
===2006===
*(01/12/06) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=70325 The M'Chekian army begins recruitment again.] - M'Chek begins a project of farming portions of the underdark.  The M'Chekian army announces it will be recruiting for the first time since the war's end in order to aid this project.


===2005===
These are organized by timeline below. The dates used are those shown in-game on the servers; note that these vary from the Avlis Date Calculator on the website, which was only accurate through early 2004. You can also view them [[Mikona:Recent_Events:PlotLines|organized by plotline]].
*(12/05/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=67873 The Pride of the Southlands is formed] by Kai'ral Windspar, Seylek, Mhog'ar and several other wemics far form their homes in Kurathene and Jechran. Based all over Southern Negaria, and not in M'Chek exclusively, much of their activity takes place there as it is home to Kai'Ral Windspar.
===2169 A.O.D.===
*(11/26/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=67582 The Gnomes begin to take on Tollgaroth's old role as Mikona's most prominent enemy,] as they begin to launch assaults on the city from their stronghold in the Hills of Tumult.
==== Assault on Trouteville Lake ====
*(11/09/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=67839 Jand de la Fleur's banishment is lifted.]  Accused of treason during the war, he is allowed back into M'Chek after his case is reviewed.
* May 2169 ''(16 Sep 2006)'' A major [[Elf,Sereg|Sereg'wethrin]] assault takes place at the village of [[Trouteville Lake]]. The attack is repelled by M'Chekian armed forces.
*(11/01/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=66206 The Windspars succeed in closing the Magma portal in Tollgaroth's abandoned halls.]  The hills appear open for settlement, but are shortly invaged by Andrinorian Gnomes.
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=85095 More]
*(10/23/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=40911 The Gentleman is destroyed] for the second and (final?) time.  The work was of a joint coalition of the M'Chekian Army and the Order of Valok, consisting of: Gracie Dane, Dala Wennen, Sugriam Undlendenboam, Magnus Khan, Jared Evershield, Tyrus Stark, and Dao Grinner.
*(10/12/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=64883 Actions are taken to begin cleansing the Hills of Tumult for use by M'Chek.]
*(10/11/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=64799 The Dwarven Quarters are finally cleansed] - This operation is credited to Order of Gorethar, the Council of Balance, the Council of Dagath, the Keepers of the Cycle, and the M'Chekian Guards.  This is perhaps the final step in releasin the Mikonian underdark from Sorvanok's hold.
*(09/25/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=63686 Dala Wennen, former Commander of the Alpha Corps, is granted a Common House seat based on her war record.]
*(09/09/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=66682 M'Chek establishes an island Garrison on the Western sea.]
*(09/04/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=62490 Houseman Kered Rose is reinstated in his position of Common House Representative] as all charges stemming from the Canvas Incident are cleared.
*(08/22/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=61701 The Vasharan begin to assault Mikona's temples.]  The assaults, however, are short-lived.
*(08/21/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=61641 Some activity of Sorvanok's old cult seems to indicate that all is not well in Mikona's underdark.]
*(08/14/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=61225 Increasing pressure on M'Chek to seek land, and breaches of the treaty with Tollgaroth] lead to conflicts over Mikona's Dwarven Quarters and Tollgaroth's lair.  By the word of the treaty, M'Chek is still bound to an uneasy alliance with Tollgaroth, but it becomes clear that will not last for long.
*(08/08/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=60884 The Sword of Toran gives up its duty as the elite law enforcement branch in M'Chek].  This duty passes to the newly formed M'Chekian Guards.
*(08/??/05) After much prodding and conflict with the city, Tollgaroth's forces depart from the Hills of Tumult.
*(08/02/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=60517 A last remnant of Sorvanok's power is found under Mikona] - A dracolich is discovered lurking in the depths and dispatched by a cooperative effort of the M'Chekian Guards, the Council of Balance, and the Order of Gorethar.
*(07/06/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=55117 A bounty is offered for the capture of Tangleroot], a murderous Verossan druid. The villain eludes capture and the sum is later raised to 30 000 gold.
*(06/24/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=57579 Fulfordis begins assaulting Mikona.]  His appearance is linked to Tollgaroth's plans, and the treaty between Tollgaroth and Mikona becomes strained.
*(06/10/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=56563 The M'Chekian Guards] are founded from the remnants of the Alpha Corps.  They share law enforcement powers with the Sword of Toran.


*(05/11/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=54650 A joint coalition is able to discover a cure for the plague].  Those involved include Moira Windspar, Corporal Tivn Dimbzig and Frigate Captain Ayren Milen.  The losses, however, have still been terrible.  Estimates are that as many as 1 in 6 M'Chekians are dead from this plague.
==== Oath of Office - Khan ====
*(04/29/05)[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=54027 A dreaded plague that has been thus far confined to Elysia spreads to M'Chek].  The M'Chekian army declares that one of T'Nanshi's officers (a "Trethlawn Brother") is responsible for this deed.  The plague, now no longer containd by Elysia's walls, quickly spreads to T'Nanshi as well.  Military operations on both sides all but cease as thousands die.
* Feb 2169 ''(10 Sep)'' Oath of Office Ceremony held for [[PCs:Khan, Magnus|Magnus Khan]], a new Common Houseperson.
*(04/24/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=53662 The Blandenberg Settlement] is officially estalished as a neutral entity in the war.
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=84170 More]
*(04/21/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=53495 The Alpha Corps organizes an operation to secure Blandenberg for M'Chekian settlers.]  This unprecedented operation involves capturing the village, securing it, then handing it over to neutral parties to settle as they will.  Of the neutral parties involved, only the Church of Mikon, as represented by Moira Celyn, accepts responsibility for the settlement.  The Blandenberg Protectorate is born.  Despite [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=53703 T'Nanshi's rejection of the proposal], they do not attack the settlement, and it grows into what becomes the Blandenberg Protectorate.
*(04/17/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=53203 Drotid signs a ceasefire with T'Nanshi and Elysia] - Many in M'Chek are outraged that their ally would leave the war, and fear the wrath of the northern armies which have been freed by this treaty.
*(04/16/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=59274 The Blandenberg Protectorate] is formed from the Blandenberg Settlement, and many of the lands formerly known as "the warzone".
*(04/13/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=512371#512371 Plans are made to allow M'Chekians to relocate to Visimontium] - This city, far to the north is designed as a Magocracy, to be populated by M'Chekians who have fled from the war.
*(04/10/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=52735 Rhissaerk Jalesh's punishment in Elysia is complete].  He returns to M'Chek and is granted his place back in the army.
*(04/02/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=52254 The Alpha Corps' new public relations department begins making public announcements of battles.] - The first announcement concerns the victorious defense of the remnants of the Village of Blandenberg. 
*(03/31/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=52076 General Marcus Deth is raised from the dead] and resumes his place as War Comissioner of M'Chek.
*(03/22/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=51581 Rhissaerk Jalesh is extradited to Elysia for crmies against their city.] Questions are raised whether the extradition of the "Slayer of Vanoviel" have political motives.
*(03/12/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=51027 The Canvas Affair] - A raid on the Canvas by the Sword of Toran leads to the expulsion of its owners from M'Chek, along with the expulsion of the Church of Angadar, and several of its allies.  Prominent names among those found guilty include Amonien Amana, Tennira Arknheld, Lisa Kler, Jand le Fleure, and Houseman Kered Rose (who is stripped of his house seat).  Houseman Rose is later cleared of these charges and granted his seat back.
*(02/01/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=47400 The Blandenberg Hospital is destroyed by terrorists.]
*(01/06/05) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=45557 The Wardens of M'Chek are founded] - This group is subordinate to the Sword of Toran, acting to restore M'Chek's lands and keep them peaceful.


===2004===
==== Snow ====
*(12/18/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=44589 After much agression between the two nations, M'Chek and Elysia finally declare war.]
* Winter 2168-2169 M'Chek receives snow for much of the winter, an incredibly rare event. Some of the older citizens are fearful, remembering the [[Mikona:Recent Events:PlotLines:Cold Snap|unnatural snow of fifty years ago]].
*(12/09/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=43973 A formal treaty is finally made with Tollgaroth.] - This will later lead to military support by the giants.
*(12/04/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=43521 The Council of Balance is publically attacked for supposedly aiding Elysia.] - They vow that if war comes between the two nations, they will side with M'Chek.
*(11/28/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=43111 Revelations about the nature of the M'Chek-Drotid alliance] heighten tensions between M'Chek and Elysia.  Specifically, evidence is purported to exist showing the desire of M'Chek to aid Drotid in destroying Elysia.
*(10/31/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=41426 High Reaver Kellid D'Prey begins motions to come to a formal treaty with Tollgaroth.]
*(10/26/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=41124 High Commands on both sides of the war institute a policy of fining civilians in the warzone], as the battles begin to escalate.
*(10/21/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=40780 It becomes clear that Mikona's ice caves are inhabited by powerful undead] - These undead make an attempt to slay Tollgaroth's giants, but are thwarted with the aid of the city.  Once again, [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=40959 there is an uneasy alliance between Tollgaroth and Mikona.]
*(10/07/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=40064 War Comissioner Marcus Deth is assassinated].  He is replaced by General Tharius Grumbald, a relation of Lord Donie Grumbald.
*(09/21/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=39060 Magical constructs called Twig Blights attack the city], purposely slaughtering innocents. The Twigs are suspected to be the work of Verossan terrorists.
*(09/11/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=38382 The Gentleman apparently returns to M'Chek.]
*(09/03/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=37881 The Golden Path forms] - This is Houseman Kered Rose's official political party.  It will last until he is expelled from his houseseat over the Canvas Affair.
*(08/15/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=36558 The Sword of Toran announces a deputy program] - This program allows non-affiliated citizens to aid the Sword in the elite branch of M'Chek's law enforcement.  This priveledge is later extended under the M'Chekian Guards.
*(08/14/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=36536 The undead child Joriah begins to cause trouble with the fire giants.]  Specifically, he begins to agitate them against Mikona.
*(08/10/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=36259 Mikona begins an open alliance with the church of Titania] - This brings some anger from Elysia, which has been battling the Titanians recently.
*(07/31/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=35742 Mikona's infamous "Village Crypt" is cleansed of undeath] - This long-term project of the Temple of Dagath was finally completed by Jadrienne Starfire and members of the church.
*(07/17/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=34890 M'Chek enters into an alliance with Drotid in its war against T'Nanshi.]  Captain Jake Bentsen of the Alpha Corps gives a [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=36061 famous speech] on the matter.
*(07/14/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=34696 The Gentleman's minions are apparently at work again.]  They attempt to slay Lord Derrington, and in response he holds a public meetins, giving information about his role in the destruction of the Gentleman.
*(06/21/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=33388 The Blandenberg Ferry is destroyed].  This vital travel lane from M'Chek to T'Nanshi is destroyed by T'Nanshi soldiers.
*(06/01/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=32032 The frozen dead (numbering 2000)] are placed in the ice caves for storage while the city finds room to bury them.  Necromancers begin using this as a supply of corpses.
*(05/23/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=31540 The cold is ended by an outside group.] -Blame is placed at the feet of the Mikonians who, " made and broke promises, pranced around arguing," rather than solving the problem. (A good accounting of Mikona in the lich->ice age times is given [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=26166 here])
*(05/17/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=271936#271936 It becomes apparent that the ice giants have a machine that is creating this weather.]  The city seeks an alliance with Tollgaroth in this, but he refuses, since his aid against Sorvanok was spurned by Kharak Hammerstar. 
*(05/11/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=261013#261013 General Marcus Deth is appointed as the new war comissioner of M'Chek]
*(05/05/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=30578 Frost giant attacks on Mikona begin]
*(04/27/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=30115 War Comissioner Dard Blake Dies]  - Dard Blake, M'Chek's war comissioner is found to be involved in slave trade.  He commits suicide rather than face justice. 
*(04/27/04) Kered Rose appointed to the common house of M'Chek.
*(04/20/04) Intense cold strikes Mikona.  Snows begin to fall and not abate.  [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=30755 No one is certain yet of the cause.]
*(04/18/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=29561 Sorvanok Defeated]  - The Lich Sorvanok who resided deep in the underdark below Mikona, and who sought godhood is finally defeated by the cooperation of scores of adventurers.  A momnument comemmorating this is erected outside the City's gates.  Notable at the time: Tollgaroth is turned away from the assault by Kharak Hammerstar, a member of the Order of Gorethar.
*(04/07/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=28994 Sorvanok's minions begin massed assaults on the temples of Mikona.]  This serves as a call to those who oppose him to act immediately.
*(03/19/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=28037 Sorvanok's minions begin displaying priest-like powers].  This leads many to speculate that the lich may be near his goal of ascention.
*(02/08/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=26178 Fulfordis and his ice giants are found to be in league with Sorvanok.]  This leads to another attempt at a truce with Tollgaroth, since he has no desire to be destroyed by the lich. 
*(01/31/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=25830 Cha'reth ascends].
*(01/19/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=25110 The recipe for Bloodsmoke Infusion is found] - This new and potent cure for the spite means the disease is no longer a threat to non-elven victims. 
*(01/12/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=24743 The Gentleman is destroyed.]
*(01/06/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=24499 A hospital opens in Blandenberg] - In the temple of O'Ma in the ruins Blandenberg village (now a battlefield), a hospital is opened jointly by clergy of O'Ma and Dru'el.
*(01/02/04) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=24296 Sorvanok steps up his attacks on Mikona] - Rather than merely attacking the city in retribution for raids on his lair, Sorvanok begins preparations to raze Mikona and ascend to godhood.


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===2168 A.O.D.===
==== Ferocious Kittens ====
* Dec 2168 ''(6 Sep)'' Cute black kittens terrorize those who try to pet them, changing into monstrous great cats.


===2003===
==== Oath of Office - Windspar ====
*(12/07/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=23056 The city of Mikona is quarantined] due to an extreme outbreak of the Spite.
* Aug 2168 ''(1 Sep)'' Oath of Office Ceremony held for [[PCs:Moira Celyn Windspar|Dame Moira Celyn Windspar]], the city's newest Common Houseperson.
*(11/15/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=22043 The Church of Dagath learns how to cleanse a crypt], thus making it useless to The Gentlemen for recruitment of his undead minions.
*(09/31/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=21358A woman known as Meisha or "mistress"] begins attacking M'Chekian nobles.
*(09/18/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=19447 Tollgaroth attacks Mikona again] - As will become a repeated theme in Mikonian history, Tollgaroth's promise of a truce is broken.  Many question whether it is his nature to do so, or if Mikonian adventurers broke the truce first.
*(09/15/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=19294 First indication that Tollgaroth may be willing to come to terms with Mikona] - As Mikona is suffering from Sorvanok's assaults as well as Sereg raids, many are hopeful of this possibility.
*(09/12/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=19220 Lanessa Leaves M'Chek] - The Legion of Darkness apparently ceases to exist along with her.
*(09/10/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=20335 The infamous "Gentleman" is first sighted in M'Chek.]  He attacks travellers seemingly at random. 
*(08/29/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=18595] The Sereg return to Mikona, along with the spite.]
*(07/15/03) Despite claiming neutrality in the struggle for the vortex of chaos, struggle within Mikona results in [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=16835 a state of war between the Ebony Order of the Moon, and the Order of Gorethar and the Hands of Dru'el.]
*(07/14/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=16785 As the magi of Avlis struggle over the Vortex, Mikona outlaws all conflicts within its walls]. [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=16804 Damar Ogdem is acquitted] His banishment is lifted, and he is welcomed back to the City of Mikona.
*(06/27/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=16134 Damar Ogdem banished from Mikona] - For  trespassing in Sorvanok's lair.
*(06/17/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=15641 The Order of Gorethar has its right to enforce M'Chekian laws revoked.]  The Sword of Toran replaces them as an elite law enforcement organization.
*(06/05/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=15042 Hugar returns to M'Chek] - A task force is formed of adventurers to thwart her schemes.
*(05/31/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=14833 "Demon Prince Nastassiou" destroyed] - Lanessa claims that this will put an end to the vampire threat to M'Chek, and the Legion of Darkness will now operate independently of them.  Shortly thereafter, [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=15079 Lanessa's banisment is lifted]
*(04/15/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=12713 Yet another strange disease descends on M'Chek.] - This time, it apparently is related to the vampire infestation. 
*(04/13/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=12669 Lanessa nas T'jarra expelled from M'Chek].
*(04/10/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=12545 Tollgaroth's giants first attack Mikona in force] - Their plan is to apparently crush the M'Chekian capital in the hopes of stopping M'Chekian resistance to another giant army from the north.
*(04/09/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=12477 It becomes clear that the Legion of Darkness is in league with the vampires spotted around Mikona] (although they insist upon being called "vampyres").  Several break free from their pact with the Legion and Lenessa and begin preying on Mikonians.  Cynics claim that this is the Legion's will.
*(03/30/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=12038 The Sereg assault M'Chek in force] and are barely thrown back.  This is the last known incident of a Sereg Army attacking M'Chek.  Henceforce it is minor raiding parties.
*(03/19/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=11656 Frequent Vampire sightings begin] in M'Chek and in particular in Mikona.
*(03/13/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=11409 Legion of Darkness founded in M'Chek] - The aptly named Legion of Darkness is founded by Lanessa nas T'jarra as an organization for those "with darkness in their hearts."  They declare themselves violently opposed to the Order of Gorethar.
*(03/04/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=11042 Order of Valok founded] in Mikona, by Fyren Tennimar.
*(02/28/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=10920 The Sereg'wethrin Spite first strikes M'Chek]
*(02/24/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=10756 The Sereg'wethrin are spotted in Mikona] - The Sereg'wethrin, a devious breed of elf bred for the destruction of all humans, are spotted in Mikona.  It soon becomes obvious that this is [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=10710 more than an isolated incident] and the city is in grave peril.
*(02/11/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=46905 Order of O'Ma founded] by Delen Lomar.
*(02/01/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=9902 Lanessa nas T'jarra arrives in Mikona] - She will later become infamous as the leader of a group of vampires.
*(01/26/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=42405 Dunster Commons Assaulted] by a man named Sigmar Heldenhammer and his followers, who wear the sign of a fist.  After being denounced by M'Chek as a mercenary band, [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=9419 this group] soon dissolves.
*(01/20/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=9530 T'Nanshi terrorists "E.L.F." attack Mikona]
*(01/17/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=9456 Trials of Alladorn and Cuxn] Alladorn is not guilty of treason, but of lying to an officer. He recieves a sentence of 100.000 gold pieces and one week labor.  Cuxn is found not guilty of treason, but guilty of murdering several M'Chekan soldiers, and sentenced to death.
*(01/15/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=9401 Order of Gorethar Founded] - The Order of Gorethar is founded by Lord Vian, Arch Paladin of Gorethar.  Though technically based in Elysia, many membrs choose to reside in M'Chek.
*(01/14/03) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=39516#39516 The Vigil], a vigilante group seeking to "protect M'Chekians" is first spotted in M'Chek.


===2002===
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=84170 More]
*(12/15/02) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=8864 Alladorn taken into custody] - Alladorn Echindar is captured and held for an impending trial for treason against M'Chek.
*(12/13/02) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=8864 Cuxn taken into custody] - Cuxn Starfire's bounty is collected by Peregryne Twostep.  Cuxn is held for an impending trial for treason against M'Chek.
*(12/04/02) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=8715 Alladorn and Cuxn wanted for Treason] - A bounty of 200,000 gold is placed for the capture or deaths of Alladorn Echindar and Cuxn Starfire, for treason against M'Chek.
*(12/02/02) [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=8681 Sorvanok attacks Mikona] - The Lich Sorvanok launchs what is to be the first of many assaults on Mikona in retaliation for adventurers raiding his lair.
*(09/??/02) Hugar begins wreaking havok in M'Chek.


==Notes==
==== Political Intrigue ====
Since translating real life dates to Avlis dates is notoriously strange, I've prefaced each event with the approximate RL date it occured, or was posted about.  This will help keep this somewhat in chronological order.
*Jul 2168 ''(28 Aug)'' The latest political gossip is published in the Mikona Herald.


==Missing info==
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=84171 More]
* Ending of the Hugar plot
 
* Ending of "the mistress"/Meisha plot.
==== Assault by Sea ====
* More info on the Gentleman's demise, take I
*Jun 2168 ''(26 Aug)'' The Docks District is flooded. Tales emerge of sea monsters attacking during the flood.
* Lord Deth's Demise, take II.
 
* Lord Deth's resurrection, take II
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=84050 More]
* End of the war
 
=== 2167 A.O.D. ===
 
====An Army Auction====
* Mar 2167 ''(30 Jul 2006)'' At an auction on behalf of the M'Chekian Army's [[Guild: M'Chekian Army|Blackhawk Company]], [[PCs:Morran Unuldur|Lieutenant Unuldur]]'s rapier alone raises a million gold coins.
 
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=82414 More]
 
=== 2166 A.O.D. ===
 
====Lich Spotted====
* Oct 2166 ''(20 Jul 2006)'' Second sighting of a lich in the western crypt.
 
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=82209 More]
 
====Scalpers Caught====
* May 2166 ''(10 Jul)'' [[Guild:The M'Chekian Guards|The M'Chekian Guards]] announce the arrest of "some" of the scalpers.
 
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=81659 More]
 
===2165 A.O.D.===
 
====M'Chek Scalpings====
*Nov 2165 ''(29 Jun 2006)'' Rumors of random attacks and scalpings in M'Chek begin.
 
: [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=81056 More]
 
====Lifestone Restored====
*Sep 2165 ''(27 Jun)'' The Mikona Lifestone is restored, primarily through the efforts of the [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]], after being damaged by many years of poor agricultural practices and being undermined by negative and planar energies caused by the Fire Giants who once lived in the Hills of Tumult.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=80880 More]
 
=== 2164 A.O.D. ===
 
====Election Winners====
*Oct 2164 ''(4 Jun 2006)'' The new Common Housepersons are [[PCs:Khan, Magnus|Magnus Khan]] for the Northwest Commons, and [[PCs:Moira Celyn Windspar|Dame Moira Celyn Windspar, K.D.B.]] for the Lower East Residences.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=76542&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=25 More]
 
=== 2163 A.O.D. ===
 
====Exploding Temple====
*Jul 2163 ''(8 May 2006)'' An explosion in the Temple of Aarilax claims the lives of prominent M'Chekians [[PCs:Dala Wennen|Dala Wennen]] and [[PCs:Llyshra Dald|Llyshra Dald]].
 
=== 2162 A.O.D. ===
 
====Dwarven Quarters Opened to Public====
*Sep 2162 ''(18 Apr 2006)'' After centuries of desertion and recent years of closure, the Dwarven Quarters are opened to the Mikonan public.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=64853 More]
 
====Elections Announced====
*Jun 2162 ''(13 Apr)'' The Common House announces the passing of [[NPCs:Arthur Jenkins|Houseman Arthur Jenkins Esq.]], and a special election to fill the two vacant seats. Candidates announced over the weeks that follow include:
 
:''Northwest Commons''
:* [[PCs:Grace Dane-Unuldur|Grace Dane-Unuldur]] ''(Gold Order Senior Mage)''
:* [[NPCs:Kalden Fenmare|Kalden Fenmare]] ''(noble)''
:* [[PCs:Khan, Magnus|Magnus Khan]] ''(Dominator of Valok)''
:''Lower East Residences''
:* [[PCs:Zacharia FeatherFingers|Zacharia FeatherFingers]] ''(wealthy halfling merchant)''
:* [[NPCs:Lucent Higgens|Sir Lucent Higgens, K.B.]] ''(knight)''
:* [[PCs:Kathea Nyht|Kathea Nyht]] ''(Dominator of Valok)''
:* [[PCs:Moira Celyn Windspar|Dame Moira Celyn Windspar]] ''(Mikon's Council of Balance Acting Moderator)''
 
:[[PCs:Marie the Confounder|Marie the Confounder]] announces her UnCommon Houseperson candidacy, but nobody's sure if she's serious. [[PCs:Blake Benneset|Blake Benneset]], [[PCs:Kela Pureflank|Kela Pureflank]] and [[PCs:Rolan Fyne|Rolan Fyne]] withdraw their candidacies before election day.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=76542 More on announcement]
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=76577 More on Marie's bid]
 
====Ritual Murder in the Temple District====
*Jan 2162 ''(3 Apr)'' A human female corpse is pinned to an uprooted tree, placed in the Mikona Temple district. The grotesque sculpture is signed in blood by the Black Cult of Xenon, a sect of lycanthropes.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75884 More]
 
=== 2161 A.O.D. ===
 
====Ritual Murders in the Rural M'Chek====
*Dec 2161 ''(2 Apr 2006)'' Attacks by black-furred lycanthropes take place in rural M'Chek. Victims are ritually mutilated.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75767 More]
 
====Ashen Mages Enlist====
 
*Oct 2161 ''(29 Mar)'' The [[Guild:AshenOrder|Ashen Order of the Stars]] pledges to support the M'Chekian Army in securing farmlands in the Underdark of M'Chek.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75493 More]
 
====Blackhawk Victory====
 
*Sep 2161 ''(28 Mar)'' Blackhawk Company makes its first public announcement of victory on one of its campaigns.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75445 More]
 
====New High Priest of Gorethar====
 
*Aug 2161 ''(26 Mar)'' Orin Thunderfeet is named new high priest of Mikona in the Church of Gorethar.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=75297 More]
 
====Equalizers to Moblize====
 
*May 2161 ''(19 Mar)'' The [[Equalizer|Equalizers of Mikon]] pledge to fight alongside the M'Chekian Army.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=74857 More]
 
====Red Shadows Acquitted====
 
*Mar 2161 ''(17 Mar)'' The Red Shadows publish an open letter to the residents of Mikona. A few weeks later, the M'Chekian Guards withdraw the charges against the Red Shadows.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=74723 More on letter]
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=73371 More on rescinded charges]
 
====Grand Army Celebration====
 
*Jan 2161 ''(11 Mar)'' A Grand Army Celebration is held in Mikona, coinciding with an increased militarization of the nation.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=74229 More]
 
=== 2160 A.O.D. ===
 
====New War Commissioner====
 
*Aug 2160 ''(3 Mar 2006)'' [[NPCs:Tobias Chasworth|Lord Tobias Chasworth]] is appointed War Commissioner.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=73775 More]
 
====Red Shadows Acused====
*May 2160 ''(26 Feb)'' The Red Shadows are found to be using captured M'Chekian soldiers to create their warriors, almost certainly through the same torturous process that the Sereg use to create Nwal'maer. The M'Chekian guards declare them enemies of M'Chek.
 
====Return of the Spite====
*Jan 2160 ''(19 Feb)'' A pair of Sereg'wethrin appear at the Mikona gates, claiming to offer peace. Within a few days, the M'Chekian Guards report that the Spite has resurfaced in M'Chek, and seemingly random isolated attacks resume. This marks the reappearance of Spite not only in M'Chek, but in other nations of southern [[Negaria]].
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72900 More on gate event]
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72997 More on Spite]
 
=== 2159 A.O.D. ===
 
====New Executioner====
*Jul 2159 ''(6 Feb 2006)'' [[PCs:Llyshra Dald|Llyshra Dald]] is appointed executioner of Mikona.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=73775 More]
 
====Ed Banished and Excommunicated====
*Feb 2159 ''(29 Jan)'' The half-orc [[PCs:Ed|Ed]] is charged with the murders of many M'Chekian Guards, Mikona City Guards, Equalizers and Dominators.  He is shortly thereafter excommunicated by the Church of [[Mikon]], and banished from M'Chek.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=734295#734295 More on murder charges]
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72156 More on excommunication]
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=743128#743128 More on banishment]
 
=== 2158 A.O.D. ===
 
====M'Chek Army Resumes Recruitment====
*May 2158 ''(12 Jan)'' The M'Chekian army begins recruitment again. M'Chek begins a project of farming portions of the underdark. The army announces it will be recruiting for the first time since the war's end in order to aid this project.
 
:[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=70325 More]
 
=== 2263-4 A.O.D. ===
 
====Lord Nelthrope Threatens Negaria====
*Jan 2263 ''(March 2020)'' [[NPCs:Lord_Nelthrope|Lord Cornelius Nelthrope]] transforms himself into a five-headed dragonlike creature.  Calling himself Thrope, he forces his subjects to worship him as an avatar of the "Five Gods of [[M'Chek]]" and through this worship gains immortality.  [[NPCs:Nimonay_Dunster_III|Lord Dunster]] declares a Private War against Nelthrope after he kills Dunster's nephew.  [[NPCs:Tobias_Chasworth|Lord Chasworth]] and several adventurers ally with Dunster in his war, and together they defeat Nelthrope and slay him.  Chasworth committed most of his forces to the attack, leaving his keep only lightly defended; the dracolich [[Excenamentraxious]] - grandmaster of the [[Order of the Shadow]] and herald of [[Zhitaril]] - and his undead monks left their underground monastery in the [[The_Lost_River_Caverns|Lost River Cavern]] and overtook the keep.  They have since kept it, and the fort is now known as [[Shadow Keep]].  Since Lord Nelthrope had no heirs, the M'Chekian government decreed that Chasworth take over his lands; Nelthrope Keep and the mine below it are now known as Chasworth Keep and Chasworth Mine, respectively.
 
====Evrak Seeks Lesser Godhood====
*Jun 2263 - Feb 2264 ''(March-June 2020)''  Two groups worhipping [[Evrak]], the [[Bonds of Evrak]] and the [[Disciples_of_the_White_Rod|Disciples of the White Rod]], attempt to foment suffering and strife across the land in order to elevate their god to lesser godhood.  They spark the [[M'Chek-Brekon War]] which only lasts for half a year before the cults' deception is realized and the two nations agree to a ceasefire brokered by [[T'Nanshi]].  Fears of espionage by the Mikona Church of [[Valok]] cause the government to suspend worshipers of Valok from government positions and military duty and Marcus Deth was promoted from Prime Minister to Chancellor, a position with increased executive powers.
 
[[Category:Recent Events|Mikona Recent]]

Latest revision as of 21:33, 28 June 2020

Mikona recent events are summarized here. These are overviews of in-game events on the Mikona server, including the whole nation of M'Chek, with links to related forum discussions. Earlier in-game events are documented on the historic events page.

In editing this, please try to keep it in rough chronological order, and to keep it factual. And remember, just as on the boards, all information here can be taken as known in character, so don't post anything that you don't want known as common knowledge.

These are organized by timeline below. The dates used are those shown in-game on the servers; note that these vary from the Avlis Date Calculator on the website, which was only accurate through early 2004. You can also view them organized by plotline.

2169 A.O.D.

Assault on Trouteville Lake

  • May 2169 (16 Sep 2006) A major Sereg'wethrin assault takes place at the village of Trouteville Lake. The attack is repelled by M'Chekian armed forces.
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Oath of Office - Khan

  • Feb 2169 (10 Sep) Oath of Office Ceremony held for Magnus Khan, a new Common Houseperson.
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Snow

  • Winter 2168-2169 M'Chek receives snow for much of the winter, an incredibly rare event. Some of the older citizens are fearful, remembering the unnatural snow of fifty years ago.

2168 A.O.D.

Ferocious Kittens

  • Dec 2168 (6 Sep) Cute black kittens terrorize those who try to pet them, changing into monstrous great cats.

Oath of Office - Windspar

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Political Intrigue

  • Jul 2168 (28 Aug) The latest political gossip is published in the Mikona Herald.
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Assault by Sea

  • Jun 2168 (26 Aug) The Docks District is flooded. Tales emerge of sea monsters attacking during the flood.
More

2167 A.O.D.

An Army Auction

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2166 A.O.D.

Lich Spotted

  • Oct 2166 (20 Jul 2006) Second sighting of a lich in the western crypt.
More

Scalpers Caught

More

2165 A.O.D.

M'Chek Scalpings

  • Nov 2165 (29 Jun 2006) Rumors of random attacks and scalpings in M'Chek begin.
More

Lifestone Restored

  • Sep 2165 (27 Jun) The Mikona Lifestone is restored, primarily through the efforts of the ANRA, after being damaged by many years of poor agricultural practices and being undermined by negative and planar energies caused by the Fire Giants who once lived in the Hills of Tumult.
More

2164 A.O.D.

Election Winners

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2163 A.O.D.

Exploding Temple

  • Jul 2163 (8 May 2006) An explosion in the Temple of Aarilax claims the lives of prominent M'Chekians Dala Wennen and Llyshra Dald.

2162 A.O.D.

Dwarven Quarters Opened to Public

  • Sep 2162 (18 Apr 2006) After centuries of desertion and recent years of closure, the Dwarven Quarters are opened to the Mikonan public.
More

Elections Announced

  • Jun 2162 (13 Apr) The Common House announces the passing of Houseman Arthur Jenkins Esq., and a special election to fill the two vacant seats. Candidates announced over the weeks that follow include:
Northwest Commons
Lower East Residences
Marie the Confounder announces her UnCommon Houseperson candidacy, but nobody's sure if she's serious. Blake Benneset, Kela Pureflank and Rolan Fyne withdraw their candidacies before election day.
More on announcement
More on Marie's bid

Ritual Murder in the Temple District

  • Jan 2162 (3 Apr) A human female corpse is pinned to an uprooted tree, placed in the Mikona Temple district. The grotesque sculpture is signed in blood by the Black Cult of Xenon, a sect of lycanthropes.
More

2161 A.O.D.

Ritual Murders in the Rural M'Chek

  • Dec 2161 (2 Apr 2006) Attacks by black-furred lycanthropes take place in rural M'Chek. Victims are ritually mutilated.
More

Ashen Mages Enlist

  • Oct 2161 (29 Mar) The Ashen Order of the Stars pledges to support the M'Chekian Army in securing farmlands in the Underdark of M'Chek.
More

Blackhawk Victory

  • Sep 2161 (28 Mar) Blackhawk Company makes its first public announcement of victory on one of its campaigns.
More

New High Priest of Gorethar

  • Aug 2161 (26 Mar) Orin Thunderfeet is named new high priest of Mikona in the Church of Gorethar.
More

Equalizers to Moblize

More

Red Shadows Acquitted

  • Mar 2161 (17 Mar) The Red Shadows publish an open letter to the residents of Mikona. A few weeks later, the M'Chekian Guards withdraw the charges against the Red Shadows.
More on letter
More on rescinded charges

Grand Army Celebration

  • Jan 2161 (11 Mar) A Grand Army Celebration is held in Mikona, coinciding with an increased militarization of the nation.
More

2160 A.O.D.

New War Commissioner

More

Red Shadows Acused

  • May 2160 (26 Feb) The Red Shadows are found to be using captured M'Chekian soldiers to create their warriors, almost certainly through the same torturous process that the Sereg use to create Nwal'maer. The M'Chekian guards declare them enemies of M'Chek.

Return of the Spite

  • Jan 2160 (19 Feb) A pair of Sereg'wethrin appear at the Mikona gates, claiming to offer peace. Within a few days, the M'Chekian Guards report that the Spite has resurfaced in M'Chek, and seemingly random isolated attacks resume. This marks the reappearance of Spite not only in M'Chek, but in other nations of southern Negaria.
More on gate event
More on Spite

2159 A.O.D.

New Executioner

  • Jul 2159 (6 Feb 2006) Llyshra Dald is appointed executioner of Mikona.
More

Ed Banished and Excommunicated

  • Feb 2159 (29 Jan) The half-orc Ed is charged with the murders of many M'Chekian Guards, Mikona City Guards, Equalizers and Dominators. He is shortly thereafter excommunicated by the Church of Mikon, and banished from M'Chek.
More on murder charges
More on excommunication
More on banishment

2158 A.O.D.

M'Chek Army Resumes Recruitment

  • May 2158 (12 Jan) The M'Chekian army begins recruitment again. M'Chek begins a project of farming portions of the underdark. The army announces it will be recruiting for the first time since the war's end in order to aid this project.
More

2263-4 A.O.D.

Lord Nelthrope Threatens Negaria

  • Jan 2263 (March 2020) Lord Cornelius Nelthrope transforms himself into a five-headed dragonlike creature. Calling himself Thrope, he forces his subjects to worship him as an avatar of the "Five Gods of M'Chek" and through this worship gains immortality. Lord Dunster declares a Private War against Nelthrope after he kills Dunster's nephew. Lord Chasworth and several adventurers ally with Dunster in his war, and together they defeat Nelthrope and slay him. Chasworth committed most of his forces to the attack, leaving his keep only lightly defended; the dracolich Excenamentraxious - grandmaster of the Order of the Shadow and herald of Zhitaril - and his undead monks left their underground monastery in the Lost River Cavern and overtook the keep. They have since kept it, and the fort is now known as Shadow Keep. Since Lord Nelthrope had no heirs, the M'Chekian government decreed that Chasworth take over his lands; Nelthrope Keep and the mine below it are now known as Chasworth Keep and Chasworth Mine, respectively.

Evrak Seeks Lesser Godhood

  • Jun 2263 - Feb 2264 (March-June 2020) Two groups worhipping Evrak, the Bonds of Evrak and the Disciples of the White Rod, attempt to foment suffering and strife across the land in order to elevate their god to lesser godhood. They spark the M'Chek-Brekon War which only lasts for half a year before the cults' deception is realized and the two nations agree to a ceasefire brokered by T'Nanshi. Fears of espionage by the Mikona Church of Valok cause the government to suspend worshipers of Valok from government positions and military duty and Marcus Deth was promoted from Prime Minister to Chancellor, a position with increased executive powers.