The Seven Sigils of Onoria

As the Elder Wars dragged on, and the forces of evil slowly but inexorably wore down the Elder Nations, some of those in power in Onoria began to think about what would happen if the Wars ended in their defeat. There were those who were of the opinion that if they were to go down in defeat, they should do so in a blaze of glory, and cared not for the future. But there were also those who believed that a defeat in the short term need not be a defeat that lasted forever, and that the knowledge and power of the Realm should be preserved for the future, so that the descendants of the good people of the North could benefit from that knowledge when the time was right.

Legend has it that the preservationists, with or without the support of the others, secreted away seven great troves of magical power and knowledge, each in a different location and locked by a magical sigil of great power. These have become known as the Seven Sigils of Onoria.

Exactly what each treasure trove contains (if they exist at all) is unknown, but it is speculated that they contain artifacts of great magical power, the secrets to unlock mighty magic spells, or riches enough to rebuild the kingdoms of old. It is said that some of this magic is dark magic, and that there are curses attached to the treasure troves. These tales say that finding the Seven Sigils may be a dangerous thing.

Northern Onoria - Foot hills of the Craghorn Peaks

With the resettling of the North, many adventurers (particularly spellcasters) have searched the fallen lands of Onoria for some sign of the Seven Sigils, but none are known for certain to have been found. There are whispers in Rimini and Alsberg that one of the Seven, a trove of dark Necromantic magic, may have been found in the last few years.

Zefran Mir, Grand Duke of Rimini, is said to be somewhat obsessed with the legends of the Seven Sigils. There are those who say that his funding and support of the sage enclave at Talengard is nothing more than a cover for his interest in the search for the Seven.