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A total of 70 cortex entries make reference to Fort Tarsis.
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A Fort Cypher's Complaint
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Sentinel Larsen, this means you. See below.
—Vule
To: Commander Vule
Several members of my team have voiced concerns about some Sentinels' javelins. To put it bluntly, they don't smell very good. Cyphers often receive sense impressions from the lancers with whom they're linked. This can include impressions of smell in sensitive individuals.
No fewer than three fort cyphers have reported becoming distracted by the stench. You can see how this might become a problem.
Might I ask for your cooperation in making sure your lancers pay attention to the padding within their javelins when they perform routine maintenance? The Sentinel's job is tiring, sweaty, and dangerous. I would prefer not to expose my people, or yours, to more risk than necessary.
A Safety Bulletin
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Safety Meeting Tonight.
We are mounting a campaign against litter and lane blockage in Fort Tarsis.
If you believe this Fort could be tidier and more ergonomically efficient, then please join us in the courtyard this evening.
Many craftspeople are eschewing common sense and the institution of fines may be necessary in order to gain full safety compliance from all in the Fort.
Please join us in our campaign to make this Fort more efficient, safe, and friendly.
Pirndel Blatch
Organizing Chairperson
Campaign to Clean Up Fort Tarsis
A Strange Drawing
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I was staying in Fort Tarsis when I found something scrawled on a wall: a drawing of a ground-nut with legs and arms, wearing a visor made of two circles of darkened glass. My hosts explained that this figure is a legend the children of the fort created after a surplus harvest of nuts a few years ago. In their stories, this talking nut looks out for young people on adventures, appearing to them in their darkest hours to encourage them with advice and cooperation.
It was strangely sweet, but left me with the feeling that the children of Tarsis could do with some new books or toys.
— Arcanist Orun, letter to a friend
Announcement: Grain Shortage
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Citizens of Fort Tarsis,
Though our governor is no longer with us, I'd like you all to know that the administration here in the fort is working hard to ensure that the grain shortage we are currently experiencing comes to an end. In the meantime, we have hired extra lancers to gather fresh meat and greens from the wild.
— Assistant Governor, Jutte Felhain
Announcement: The Governor is Dead
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Citizens of Fort Tarsis,
It is with heavy hearts that we confirm Governor Teak was a passenger on the strider Hesperus, which was downed a few weeks ago on its way to Antium. The office of the governor thanks the citizens of Fort Tarsis for their hard work managing the day-to-day aspects of the fort without official leadership. Special commendation must be given to Fort Custodian Pirndel Blatch, for his commitment to bettering our home in these trying times
— Assistant Governor, Jutte Felhain
Announcement: Wyvern Clean Up
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Citizens of Fort Tarsis,
We would like to thank all those who helped the Sentinels keep wyvern from nesting in the tower, cleaned up the wyvern droppings around the courtyard, and hosed the droppings off of Sentinel Barr. Together, we will continue to make Fort Tarsis a clean place to live.
— Assistant Governor, Jutte Felhain
Blirpbit
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Unknown Creature Bst189567307, recently observed in a Fort Tarsis shop, has finally been identified as a Blirpbit. Regardless of his keeper's outrageous claims, this beast (yes, beast!) is ancient, revered, and very rare.
Old texts also describe it as "venomous and deadly". When the Blirpbit feels threatened, it is able to unhinge its jaw and envelop its assailant's face; unable to breathe, the attacker slowly suffocates under noxious fumes that were noted as "smelling like a sickly-sweet, feces-encrusted, Stinkhand pie" (if such a thing existed)
In recent history, Birpbits were hunted almost to extinction. While their ability to annoy and enrage would be reason enough to see them gone, their venom was thought to cure the painful rash brought on by javelin chafing.
— From A Guide To Living Things That Will Kill You by Timon Batrok
Cargo Manifest: Skystone
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Cargo manifest
From: Skystone Mine
To: Fort Tarsis
10 crates Fairstone
Half a crate of ember
Old Ventilator
Lights to be repurposed
Belongings of Barthen Jawl, to be returned to his family
Chronicler Record
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Shadow Lock has been breached. Fourth titan spotted. Shadowmark sinking. Evacuation confirmed.
Antium
–Striders en route - 20.
-Estimated arrival - one week
Fort Tarsis
-Confirmed Sentinels for route - 100.
-Governor ready for refugees.
-Freelancer support.
Heliost
-Striders en route - 8.
-Estimated arrival - 3 days.
-Sending weapons.
Cypher support - Freelancer and Sentinel maneuvers
Crimson Lancer Rewrite (4)
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Crimson Lancer Rewrite (9)
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Crimson Lancer Rewrite: Season Eleven, Episode Twelve
Back in Fort Tarsis, Freelancers Henley and Braxton carefully filed their incident reports to Sentinel command, to properly inform the fort about the acid Titan they encountered earlier, and this greatly improved morale in the fort because Freelancers and Sentinels should cooperate instead of perpetuating petty lancer rivalries. Also, Bianca fell down a well.
Dear Governorer...
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Dear Governorer:
Thank you for letting us come to your office the other day.
Thank you for running the fort.
You are loud but you are very nice.
I like javelins.
Sincerely,
Siblan Lor, age 6
Fashion Club Announcement
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Fort Tarsis Fashion Club Needs You!
Are you adventurous, bold, and dare to dress the way you feel? Then please consider joining the Fort Tarsis Fashion Club.
FTFC is a beautiful club dedicated to keeping fashion alive in our fort. If you care about accessories, fabric, cuts, and lines, then this club is for you.
Don't worry fashion friends, because... you are not alone!. . Please contact Gunther and/or Marl for further details.
Festive: Founding of Fort Tarsis (Challenges)
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Freelancers celebrate the anniversary of Fort Tarsis' foundation the only way they can: by continuing the Legion of Dawn's work.
Participate in this festive event by gaining reputation with each faction and completing contracts.
Fort Tarsis (1)
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Originally a military outpost, this halfway point between Antium and Freemark serves as a place for striders to stop and rest. This is the second incarnation of Fort Tarsis. While the agricultural experiment around Honor Valley caused a population surge, it has dwindled due to the ongoing issues with Scars.
Fort Tarsis (10)
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Are you scared to go over the wall? Do you rely on a javelin or strider to provide you with strength and protection? The Tarsis Challenge is here to help! Gain strength and endurance with this training regimen discovered by historians and proven by Arcanists. Discover the hidden secrets Freelancers use. Conquer your fear. Become as rock-solid as a Colossus.
—"The Tarsis Challenge" advertising pamphlet
Fort Tarsis (11)
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"Hail! Ye from the fort named for the savior of mankind? It was foretold that a man from that edge of the civilized world would be mine end. Tell me stranger! Did you take the High Road whence you left your home's gates? Did you leave behind the towering white walls and the Sentinels' watchful gaze?"
—From "Sythiss, the Outlaw King", a play by Micon Davall
Fort Tarsis (12)
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On your way through to Freemark, you'll have to stop at Fort Tarsis, which is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of Bastion's most enchanting vistas. The fort sits on top of the breathtaking Tarsis Falls, which flow into a series of smaller falls, attracting a large variety of fauna to the area, which you can safely observe from strong, elevated walls. If sticking around for a day trip, check out the underground passage beneath the fort, once said to be home to the famous Ezurite Anzu, and then jet off for visit to the Haven, Honor Valley Dam, or the awe inspiring Ring Gate. Finish off your day with a nightcap at the local bar "The Shifty Korox," which is under new management.
—From Quest Advisor pamphlet
Fort Tarsis (13)
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A wyvern attempt to nest atop the Fort Tarsis towers last week caused mass panic for residents. The wyvern in question landed in the central courtyard, causing citizens to flee indoors. Nearby Sentinels were quick to respond and managed to slay the beast. No one was killed, though Sentinel Garred Barr is recovering from minor injuries. Considerable damage was done to the courtyard.
—From "The Fort Tarsis Times"
Fort Tarsis (14)
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"...check to see if Fort Tarsis has a strong foundation. Don't want it to fall in a hole like last time."
Fort Tarsis (15)
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"There's a story of struggle and unlikely success within these walls. It's not small thing to gaze upon an endless jungle and envision a city."
Fort Tarsis (2)
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Fort Tarsis (3)
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"Standing on the launch deck with your javelin all primed and ready to go, looking out over that endless jungle is the best feeling in the world. Wait, second-best: The best is seeing the towers of Fort Tarsis in the distance when you need to get home. Well, that and pie."
Fort Tarsis (4)
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Fort Tarsis' walls are thick, its lancers are loyal, and the people are strong. But we're far from invulnerable. Danger comes in stranger forms every year… Like that Cataclysm that brought lavender snow. Lavender snow! Everyone thought it was beautiful until it started to burn. So we set up fire watches and doubled patrols to stop the damage. And I thought I'd seen everything.
—Sentinel Derian Barr, Sentinel report
Fort Tarsis (5)
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"The monstrous Scar war machines smashed the white walls of Fort Tarsis for ten days and ten nights. With every attack, the walls shook, but never fell. Atop those same walls, the Sentinels' deafening gunfire barrage never ceased. Beyond the wall, Freelancers harassed and diverted the vast swarm, often disappearing into their uncountable numbers like stones dropping into water, only to reemerge from the canopy battered—but victorious."
—From "Warhive: The Siege of Fort Tarsis" by Madam Chronicler
Fort Tarsis (6)
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"Everyone felt it, even people down in the marketplace. The ground shook like a mountain was sliding along rough rock. It was getting closer. The Fort's walls are solid and strong, but I had my doubts that day. They say the monster came from the darkest pits of the open sea, with a choking cloud of salty brine and decay preceding its first appearance. We readied ourselves as much as we could. The bones of Fort Tarsis would be tested today."
—From "Coiled Storm: Firsthand Accounts of the Hesperian Serpent" by Mentor Kurcer Attjax
Fort Tarsis (7)
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"We don't know what caused it. Seems things in this world just happen, y'know? But I was the one who spotted them first: Titans on the march and coming right for us. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest, I don't mind saying. Rang the alarm and got everybody going. Fort Tarsis was in for a fight."
—From "Fire Walkers: March of the Titans" by Commander Rann
Fort Tarsis (8)
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"When the Scar Warhive attacked, the walls stood. When the Hesperian Serpent emerged from a Shaper storm, the walls stood. When the titans marched, the walls stood. Fort Tarsis stands eternal."
—Sentinel Commander Vule
Fort Tarsis (9)
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"We lost much of our history when the Grand Wall in Freemark fell. We will rebuild in Fort Tarsis. Strong walls, good people."
Fort Tarsis Prison Block (1)
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Built into solid bedrock, the prison is one of the most secure and defensible parts of Fort Tarsis. During the War of Seven Luminaries, when the Fort came under attack, Sentinel Tran used it as a safe refuge for civilians to keep them out of the Scars' path.
Fort Tarsis Prison Block (2)
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The Fort has a prison? Where? I've never seen it. Who do they keep there? Is it open for tours? I never heard of anyone being locked up for anything. I heard this Regulator guy, Vonnie, got two months of community service cleaning the courtyard one time for smuggling a live baby ursix into the Fort. I mean, I never saw him in the courtyard, but I'm pretty sure that's true.
Fort Tarsis Prison Block (3)
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The prison block is hardly ever used. There's not such an abundance of Sentinels that any can be spared to watch inmates sit around in cells. Most of the time, the space winds up as extra storage, temporary work space for visiting Sentinel officers, or a meeting space for Corvus operatives who probably aren't fazed by the décor.
Fortress Tours!
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Have you always wanted to bask in the splendor of the Legion Victorious?
Visit the Fortress of Dawn with Fortress Tours!
Starting from Fort Tarsis, we'll travel through the ancient paths of the Legion of Dawn, up to ancient Anshar and through to the Fortress itself. See the golden crowns and the Colossi with your own eyes. Eat lunch in Legionnaire's Ravine under the safe company of our Fortress Tour lancers. A wonderful way to enjoy the rich history of Bastion.
On sale now. Two for the price of one!
(This offer expires in 457 L.V.)
Found Archive—One Last Chance (6)
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Got Captain Nolin drunk today and he spilled the beans. He's taking the strider out to a plot of land west of Primoris. They'll farm and sell stock along the strider route.
I shouted at him. Told him he was mad. That he had to give up this ridiculous daydream, go settle in Fort Tarsis, weave rugs or something. He's only gonna get himself and his family and little Sala killed.
He just shook his head at me and smiled. He's got a secret, and he's gonna die for it.
— Burn Hardigan, 6/12, 466 LV
Ha Ha! Danger!
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I didn't really consider how hard it would be to write a book in the middle of the jungle. The humidity is curling all my pages, and swatting away mosquitoes interrupts every other sentence. But here goes... I'm writing what I know (with some embellishments of course).
"Keeble Carnswile ran out of breath trying to climb the stupid sheer rock wall that took him all day to reach, only to discover it went even higher into the clouds. It was getting dark, and he was scared s***less."
Wait, scratch that.
"Cutter Drayden bounded across the ridge, cresting a hill where he espied a waterfall in the gloom. Dusk had settled across the jungle, but he had nothing to fear in the night—the night feared him.”
Hell, yes. And to think that guy in Fort Tarsis who sells cheap baskets told me I was a hack writer.
Honor Valley Dam
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In 380, Arcanist Phredies Par came to Fort Tarsis with the daring idea of creating farmland in Honor Valley by diverting some of the water system. With approval from Antium, Par and a team of engineers and architects set forth to build the dam, completing it in 384. Farmers, Arcanists and Sentinels joined forces to plant and maintain the farmland, yielding more crop than most city terraces.
I Laugh at Danger, but...
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Last chapter of my book:
"Cutter Drayden was exhausted. At best, he only had a day before he died of a nasty rash. His old life selling trinkets in Fort Tarsis didn't seem so bad now. His book hadn't really worked out, and it was best just to bury it where no one would find it. If he hurried, he could be home before the loud scary things ate him."
That won't work; this is better:
"Cutter Drayden had stared into the maw—the worst the world could throw at him—and the world had blinked. He had nothing left to prove. His courage was stronger than steel. Having conquered the wilds of Bastion, he could now retire in Antium and live the life of the idle rich. Legions of fawning admirers would ensure the legend of Cutter Drayden eclipsed even that of General Tarsis."
Well, back to selling trinkets.
I'm Still Laughing at Danger!
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Hmm. Trying to write this novel is an ordeal. The humidity is so bad, my ink runs. Anyway, here's more write-what-you-know:
"Cutter Drayden was starving. He thought hunting would be easy, but anything worth eating tried to eat you first. So now he was digging for grubs, but some of them made his lips numb when he chewed on them."
Revised:
"Cutter Drayden was a survivor. He lived off the land. Master of the wilds, he knew the jungle provided for those with senses keen enough to unravel its secrets. What others dismissed as just a mere insect, Drayden knew was a storehouse of vital life-sustaining energy and protein. Others could starve—Drayden would soar."
Hell, yes. SOAR. I'm never going back to my job selling pottery in Fort Tarsis.
I'm on the Floor with Hilarity and Laughing at Danger!
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They say you have to write all the time, no matter what:
"Cutter Drayden was stranded on a plateau. He waved at some Freelancers who flew by in their stupid javelins, but they ignored him. Just like they always did. Once, when he tried to become a Freelancer, they said he was too angry and would get someone hurt."
Hmm. This is better:
"Cutter Drayden was a lone wolven who lived on the edge. His inner demons were the fuel that compelled him to greatness. Triumphant, he stood atop a rugged plateau where even Freelancers feared to tread. But not Drayden. He ignored the pain that came with victory. Embraced the solitude that cursed all great men ahead of their time. He reveled in it."
REVELED. Wait until everyone back in Fort Tarsis sees how rich and famous this book makes me.
Icetide Wishes from the Ruins of Shadowmark
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I wish for Antium to appoint a replacement for the office of Fort Tarsis Governor. My official regulation Icetide wish is hereby recorded.
— Commander Vule
Icetide Wishes from the Valley of Tarsis
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Launch Bay (1)
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Fort Tarsis Command declares the following rules shall be followed at all times within the javelin launch bay:
No shouting.
No loud music.
No flying.
No use of heavy weapons.
No use of light weapons.
No use of melee or combat gear.
No littering.
No food or beverages.
No dancing after 21:00.
Command thanks you for your dedication to public safety.
—Notice posted by Commander Vule
Launch Bay (2)
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Want to know the difference between us and the wild? We care. Because of that, we look out for each other and strive for excellence. This can be seen in the way an engineer polishes a fine javelin. It can be seen in the wares proudly displayed in the market. So for the love of all that makes us human, please clean up after yourself in the Launch Bay!
—Safety Notice from Pirndel Blatch
Launch Bay (3)
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Flare Party in the social space tomorrow night. Don't tell you-know-who.
—Anonymous note passed around Fort Tarsis
Launch Bay (4)
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I am well aware of the "secret" invitations to a "Flare Party" and that "social space" means the javelin launch bay. I will personally see to increased security for the safety and comfort of all who use the launch bay and the equipment housed there.
—Memo from Commander Vule
Launch Bay (5)
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"One time, I stuck a flare on the head of that Legion of Dawn Armor in the Launch Bay. Looked like it had a horn! Fort Tarsis Command grounded my javelin for two weeks. Worth it, though."
Launch Bay (6)
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"Sentinel Barr came back from a patrol fast asleep. He was knocked out by an electrostatic shock from an angry tesilar or something. His squadmates just dragged him into the Launch Bay and let him sleep it off. Never said a word to Fort Command. What happens in the launch bay, stays in the launch bay."
Launch Bay (7)
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"I hear if you do everything on Vule's Giant List of No in one visit, you get permanently banned from the launch bay and they erect a statue of you in the Fort's main courtyard as a warning. I keep trying, but I'm only up to four so far."
Lost Grabbit
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Lost Scrapbook (11)
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My Dearest,
I haven't heard from you in quite awhile. I've sent this to the last place I know you were. You've been gone longer than you said you would.
Life here is the same. Everything's the same. Even me.
Bex.
Lost Scrapbook (3)
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Dearest Bex,
I think about you every day. I miss you. I've seen so many exciting things. I understand why you didn't come with me, but I still wish that you did.
Highlights… we passed a Scar village. I ate manticor on a dare. I visited the Fort Tarsis library. There's a kind of fountain nearby. I sat there and read about a million words. But wherever I go, I make sure to visit the Freelancer enclave. I want so badly to pilot a javelin like my aunt. I'm determined to impress Freelancer Yarrow.
Here's a joke... how many Scars does it take to kill a Titan? Fifty. Because, it's a glitching Titan!.
That's terrible, but I hope you're laughing anyway.
I miss your laugh.
Most Esteemid Grovener
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Most esteemid Grovener,
Words canot express my gratitood for our classis visit to your orfice. It was resplendent and coniferous.
With trimendos praize and thankfulnes.
Griysh Tubbs, age 6
Northern Bastion
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Nestled between the Sundric Sea and the mountains, Northern Bastion has a plethora of Shaper constructs and historical Legion of Dawn architecture, including the Fortress of Dawn. The population of this area has depleted greatly since the tragic destruction of Freemark and the subsequent mass exodus of the Arcanist settlement of Shadowmark. Fort Tarsis, the halfway point between Antium and the cities of Freemark and Heliost respectively, is the only settlement that remains in this area.
Physician's Diary
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I'm at my rope's end here. Without supplies from Antium, lancers are dying left and right, and there is nothing I can do to help. I know it's not my fault; I can tell myself that, but it doesn't mean the weight isn't crushing. There is only so much Snap I can pour on wounds to stave off infection. If things don't change soon, there won't be anyone left to defend the fort...
Radio Tower
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I, Governor Tanner, do hereby approve the commencement of the extension of Fort Tarsis. With this radio tower, the Emperor gives his Sentinels leave to patrol and coordinate the building of a new dawn for Fort Tarsis and the new people flooding in every day to take part in the exciting work here in Honor Valley.
— From Transcript, Arcanist records
Royal Proclamation
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Royal Proclamation:
It has come to my attention that Dominion soldiers were spotted in northern Bastion, and that Fort Tarsis may be under threat. I hereby extend the protection of Antium to Fort Tarsis. Sentinels will be sent to reinforce the walls, guard transports to and from Fort Tarsis, and monitor the Antium lock
Safety Meeting Poster
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Fort Tarsis is dangerous!. Have you ever tripped on a cable or slipped in standing water? Has haphazard placement of tools and other sundry items blocked your path, or worse, barked your shin?
This does not have to be. The outside world is dangerous enough. It's time to make our fort safer and more efficient.
Our goal is to make this fort our home, and you can join us. Tonight at sundown, gather on the sunrise side of the courtyard. Please be aware other people still have things to do, so be mindful and don't block the thoroughfare.
It's time for safety. Refreshments will be served.
Pirndel Blatch (Fort Custodian)
Sample of Unknown Ember-Like Crystal
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Found: Near the Emerald Abyss.
Chemical composition: Unknown.
WARNING: Sample emits high levels of energy. Can cause feedback and interference with ember devices in some instances.
Note to self: Lots of potential applications; find out if there's more of this stuff around.
Scar Tower
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And now the Scars have built their most significant structure, the Scar Tower, equipped with defensive weapons they have never had before. This would never have happened if the Freelancers had not gone north, if they had stayed at Fort Tarsis and done their job. Now its destruction is impossible, and the Scars will thrive.
— From The Heart of Rage: A Discussion by Edgar Cye
Skystone Lock
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Built in 207 L.V., this strider port was built specifically to keep skorpions from migrating over the mountains into Heliost. Though the inscription reads, “May our paths go ever on together in peace,” the Skystone Lock has seen its share of violence and, in 392, outlaws captured the lock for a hijacking during the busy trading days of the great expansion. Scars captured the Lock again in 464; they hold the Fort Tarsis side of the lock, while the path to Heliost on the other side is guarded by Sentinels.
Speed Disk League
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The Fort Tarsis Speed Disk League will be having evaluations next week.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Sentinel Zakke Darian.
Players must be at least 16 years old, and are expected to provide their own padding.
Thank you, Governor...
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Dear Governor:
Hi. How are you? Our class has to write to you because we are learning to write letters.
Thank you for letting our class visit your office the other day. It was very nice. I liked your carpet. We have a carpet too.
Sincerely,
Bolda Fain, Age 7
The Antium Lock
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The southern lock to Antium is the most important strider lock in northern Bastion, not only because it's the road to Antium and the only supply line into Fort Tarsis, but also because it has been successful in keeping certain wildlife from migrating south to Antium.
The Dungeon (3)
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"Ladies fair, ladies fair
They say you'll find some there, find some there
Instead, was just Rustreaver's crew, reaver's crew
Careful, lest the reaver catches you!"
The Heart of Rage (1)
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An unending, violent Cataclysm created when the Dominion attempted to seize control of the Shaper relic known as the Cenotaph. The ensuing forces destroyed the city of Freemark.
The Heart Of Rage is like no Cataclysm we've seen before. The wind throws around enormous debris like children's toys. Striders have little chance of surviving the Cataclysm intact, and lancers have died attempting to travel inside. There is no immediate solution, but if its expansion remains unchecked, the creatures and destruction it creates will ravage the countryside. Shadowmark has already been evacuated. Fort Tarsis may eventually be next
— From Cataclysms and their Effects, 44th Edition
The Heart of Rage (2)
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This Cataclysm affects everything. Wyvern, once rare to this land, burn up the countryside. The Emerald Abyss is now the source of unexplainable disappearances and Shadowmark is sinking into the ground. And titans, creatures that nearly faded into myth, broke through the Shadow Lock and are stomping closer to Fort Tarsis. How soon until they breach the Antium Lock and destroy our city on a whim?
— From The Heart of Rage: A Discussion
Unknown Creature Bst189567307
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An offensive and hideous new visitor to Bastion was recently spotted in Fort Tarsis, perched in an Arcanist's shop with malice gleaming behind its dead eyes. We may never know what type of slavering beast it is, as the Arcanist insists it isn't an animal, but a twisted Anthem mutation. The deluded fellow will certainly learn his lesson when the fiend bites his head off as he sleeps and swallows it, helmet and all.
A gentle dissection of the creature would solve this mystery and satisfy my professional curiosity.
Wanted: Mural Polisher
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Wanted: Mural polisher
Fort Tarsis is home to some of Bastion's most historic murals, and they deserve to be kept in good condition. The council is looking for dedicated citizens with an interest in maintaining and protecting these important works.
Requirements: Must be tall enough to work without a ladder, perfect eyesight, and have no allergies to gazick hair, fairstone powder, flazial sealant, chimeric compound, or korox dung.
Interested parties should contact Fort Custodian Pirndel Blatch.
Waterfalls
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There are dozens of waterfalls in Bastion, and while they are beautiful, they can also be deadly. Getting caught in the undertow of a waterfall without a javelin can result in drowning. During the great expansion of Fort Tarsis, going over local waterfalls in a barrel resulted in many deaths, leading to the banning of all waterfall recreation. Waterfalls should be treated with caution. For lancers, however, waterfalls can be very useful. Flying through a waterfall will cool a javelin's boosters and elongate flight time. This helps Freelancers, Sentinels, and other lancers travel through the perilous wilderness and reach people in need much quicker.
Your Student is a Thief
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I'm writing to express my concern over your disciple, Hrenna Vale, who I saw stealing fruit from a vendor the other day. I did not go to the authorities (no need to make another outlaw), but I did pay for the wares with the understanding that I would school the child appropriately. As my mentor Negan Dell used to say, children are the responsibility of the entire community. But I am extremely kind, and realize that children are just deeply ignorant creatures who need schooling. And since she is an Arcanist, I will pass that schooling to you.
You're welcome
Zahra Tol, Chronicler
Fort Tarsis