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((Image from Prototype B --- early in-game concept of the Mountain))

Mount Susurrus has been renamed "Kings' Mountain". Its place within the lore has also been slightly amended. Previously, it only played a role in the mythology of RoA. Now, the Kings' Mountain is not only the centerpiece of the world's mythology, but also a major center of actual Nordanian history and culture. The Kal'Mnorians will be located much closer to the Mountain, no longer written to be fearful of its power, but to be respectful of its power, and made into its keepers. The following is the new in-game description of the Nordanian race:

Thousands of years ago, the Nordani discovered a source of great power deep within Kings' Mountain. For centuries after, the Nordani tribes competed for it, but at last a victor emerged -- Gimmoria -- and its reign was cruel. From the mountain-fortress of Erimar, the other tribes, led by Kal'Mnor, drove the Gimmorians back and formed a nation of their own: Kal'Mnoria. After the war, they vowed to guard the way to the Mountain forever, for its power seemed meant only for the gods. Under the stoic leadership of King Aodhan, they have since carved an industrious civilisation out of these blood-stained foothills. They are highly skilled in shaping stone and metal, and the great forges and intricate architecture at Erimar attest to this talent.

In the past, the Nordani seemed very distant. I do want them to maintain a mysterious atmosphere, but I don't want them completely disconnected from war and the "with great power comes great responsibility" motif that is so visibile throughout the rest of Asuron. This amendment to the lore should help them to appear a bit stronger and more in tune with current events than they were before.