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->''I recognize the dispensation of the device called [[spoiler:the Solar Insidiator, hereafter called]] the Companion. In my capacity [[spoiler:as High Overseer of Elturel and its vassal territories]], I acknowledge that all lands falling under the light of the Companion are forfeit to Zariel. All persons bound by oath to defend Elturel are also considered forfeit. I further recognize that this dispensation will last fifty years, after which the Companion will return whence it came, taking Elturel and its oath-bound defenders with it, if that is Zariel's wish.''

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->''I recognize the dispensation of the device called [[spoiler:the Solar Insidiator, hereafter called]] the Companion. In [[spoiler:In my capacity [[spoiler:as as High Overseer of Elturel and its vassal territories]], territories,]] I acknowledge that all lands falling under the light of the Companion are forfeit to Zariel. All persons bound by oath to defend Elturel are also considered forfeit. I further recognize that this dispensation will last fifty years, after which the Companion will return whence it came, taking Elturel and its oath-bound defenders with it, if that is Zariel's wish.''



->''"[[MonsterLord Yeenoghu]] slaughtered those I swore to protect. I can stop him and others like him. I might have to [[TheUnfettered give up all I stand for]], but [[WellIntentionedExtremist I could stem the tide of chaos and save many lives from the demonic terrors of the Abyss]]. Were you in my place, [[ArmorPiercingQuestion would you risk it all to save others?]]"''

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->''"[[MonsterLord ->''It was over a century past that the great troubles began. Fiends roamed the lands to the north and west of Elturel. Fields were despoiled, livestock slaughtered, homes razed, and people dragged off to a terrible and unknowable fate. Terror gripped the hearts of all.''

->''The city's cavalry rode across the land, striking down fiends wherever they found them and suffering fearful losses. But it was never enough. For every fiend they destroyed, it seemed as though two more appeared elsewhere. The ruler of Elturel, the High Rider, asked his people to pray to the gods for aid. To everyone's astonishment, a mighty angel entered the city the next day. Her name was Zariel, which means Companion of Light. The prayers of Elturel had been heard, and help had come.''

->''Zariel located the gate through which the fiends were entering the natural world, on the Fields of the Dead west of the city. Zariel declared that she would lead the cavalry into Avernus, destroying the infernal host that was amassing there, and striking a great blow against the forces of darkness.''

->''The High Rider sent out the riders of Elturel, now numbering many thousands, with Zariel at their head, riding a golden mastodon. With a great cry, Zariel and her army charged through the gate. The legions of Avernus trembled and buckled, but did not crumble. Zariel was defeated, and the remnants of her army returned to Elturel, overcome with grief at the loss of their glorious general but confident that the lords of the Nine Hells would think twice about threatening Elturel again.''

->''There were great celebrations to honor the valiant knights of the cavalry, who became known as Hellriders from that day on.''
-->-- '''Tale of the Hellriders'''


->''"[[DemonLordsAndArchDevils
Yeenoghu]] slaughtered those I swore to protect. I can stop him and others like him. I might have to [[TheUnfettered give up all I stand for]], but [[WellIntentionedExtremist I could stem the tide of chaos and save many lives from the demonic terrors of the Abyss]]. Were you in my place, [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?]]"''
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->''"[[MonsterLord Yeenoghu]] slaughtered those I swore to protect. I can stop him and others like him. I might have to give up all I stand for, but [[WellIntentionedExtremist I could stem the tide of chaos and save many lives from the demonic terrors of the Abyss]]. [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?]]"''

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->''"[[MonsterLord Yeenoghu]] slaughtered those I swore to protect. I can stop him and others like him. I might have to [[TheUnfettered give up all I stand for, for]], but [[WellIntentionedExtremist I could stem the tide of chaos and save many lives from the demonic terrors of the Abyss]]. Were you in my place, [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?]]"''

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->''It was over a century past that the great troubles began. Fiends roamed the lands to the north and west of Elturel. Fields were despoiled, livestock slaughtered, homes razed, and people dragged off to a terrible and unknowable fate. Terror gripped the hearts of all.''

->''The city's cavalry rode across the land, striking down fiends wherever they found them and suffering fearful losses. But it was never enough. For every fiend they destroyed, it seemed as though two more appeared elsewhere. The ruler of Elturel, the High Rider, asked his people to pray to the gods for aid. To everyone's astonishment, a mighty angel entered the city the next day. Her name was Zariel, which means Companion of Light. The prayers of Elturel had been heard, and help had come.''

->''Zariel located the gate through which the fiends were entering the natural world, on the Fields of the Dead west of the city. Zariel declared that she would lead the cavalry into Avernus, destroying the infernal host that was amassing there, and striking a great blow against the forces of darkness.''

->''The High Rider sent out the riders of Elturel, now numbering many thousands, with Zariel at their head, riding a golden mastodon. With a great cry, Zariel and her army charged through the gate. The legions of Avernus trembled and buckled, but did not crumble. Zariel was defeated, and the remnants of her army returned to Elturel, overcome with grief at the loss of their glorious general but confident that the lords of the Nine Hells would think twice about threatening Elturel again.''

->''There were great celebrations to honor the valiant knights of the cavalry, who became known as Hellriders from that day on.''
-->-- '''The Tale of the Hellriders''', detailing Zariel's ill-fated invasion of Avernus prior to her descent into devilhood




-->-- '''[[DealWithTheDevil The Infernal Contract]] Between Zariel and [[spoiler:Thavius Kreeg]]''', translated from Infernal

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-->-- '''[[DealWithTheDevil The Infernal Contract]] Between infernal contract]] between Zariel and [[spoiler:Thavius Kreeg]]''', translated from InfernalInfernal


->''"[[MonsterLord Yeenoghu]] slaughtered those I swore to protect. I can stop him and others like him. I might have to give up all I stand for, but [[WellIntentionedExtremist I could stem the tide of chaos and save many lives from the demonic terrors of the Abyss]]. [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?]]"''
-->-- [[spoiler:'''[[FallenAngel Zariel]]''' in her former angelic identity, inside Lulu's memory of Idyllglen]]
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-->-- '''The Elfsong''', translated from Elvish

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-->-- '''The Elfsong''', translated from ElvishElvish


->''It was over a century past that the great troubles began. Fiends roamed the lands to the north and west of Elturel. Fields were despoiled, livestock slaughtered, homes razed, and people dragged off to a terrible and unknowable fate. Terror gripped the hearts of all.''

->''The city's cavalry rode across the land, striking down fiends wherever they found them and suffering fearful losses. But it was never enough. For every fiend they destroyed, it seemed as though two more appeared elsewhere. The ruler of Elturel, the High Rider, asked his people to pray to the gods for aid. To everyone's astonishment, a mighty angel entered the city the next day. Her name was Zariel, which means Companion of Light. The prayers of Elturel had been heard, and help had come.''

->''Zariel located the gate through which the fiends were entering the natural world, on the Fields of the Dead west of the city. Zariel declared that she would lead the cavalry into Avernus, destroying the infernal host that was amassing there, and striking a great blow against the forces of darkness.''

->''The High Rider sent out the riders of Elturel, now numbering many thousands, with Zariel at their head, riding a golden mastodon. With a great cry, Zariel and her army charged through the gate. The legions of Avernus trembled and buckled, but did not crumble. Zariel was defeated, and the remnants of her army returned to Elturel, overcome with grief at the loss of their glorious general but confident that the lords of the Nine Hells would think twice about threatening Elturel again.''

->''There were great celebrations to honor the valiant knights of the cavalry, who became known as Hellriders from that day on.''
-->-- '''The Tale of the Hellriders''', detailing Zariel's ill-fated invasion of Avernus prior to her descent into devilhood


->''Be it known to all that I[[spoiler:, Thavius Kreeg, High Overseer of Elturel,]] have sworn to my master, Zariel, lord of Avernus, to keep the agreements contained in this oath.''

->''I hereby submit to Zariel in all matters and for all time. I will place Her above all creatures, living and dead. I will obey Her all my days and beyond with fear and servility.''

->''I recognize the dispensation of the device called [[spoiler:the Solar Insidiator, hereafter called]] the Companion. In my capacity [[spoiler:as High Overseer of Elturel and its vassal territories]], I acknowledge that all lands falling under the light of the Companion are forfeit to Zariel. All persons bound by oath to defend Elturel are also considered forfeit. I further recognize that this dispensation will last fifty years, after which the Companion will return whence it came, taking Elturel and its oath-bound defenders with it, if that is Zariel's wish.''

->''All this is my everlasting pledge.''
-->-- '''[[DealWithTheDevil The Infernal Contract]] Between Zariel and [[spoiler:Thavius Kreeg]]''', translated from Infernal
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->''O sing a song of Elturel\\
Of water, woods, and hill\\
The sun dawns on her ruddy cliffs\\
And fields green and still.\\
This land of long-abiding joy\\
Home of the strong and brave\\
Renowned by all, across the realms,\\
And never once a slave.''

->''O sing a song of Elturel\\
When foes are at her door\\
Her fields torn by cloven feet\\
From some infernal shore.\\
Arise the mighty Hellriders\\
Take up your swift, keen swords\\
Then charge into the hellish fray\\
And scatter devil hordes.''

->''O sing a song of Elturel\\
And when the night does fall\\
Sleep safe beneath Companion's light\\
Until the dawn does call.\\
We're bound by mortal covenant\\
That only ends with death\\
And so we'll sing of Elturel\\
Until our final breath.''
-->-- '''The Elfsong''', translated from Elvish

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