In the heart of the Myrtal Woods lies a small community of wood elves. Their leader, Calin, is a legendary ranger, even by his people's standards. At his hip is a finely crafted longsword, but it is the simple, yet intricately carved longbow over his shoulder that usually attracts the eye of most newcomers. At the end of the day's business, he returns to his home, an oak tree that has been standing longer than any can remember. He is unsurprised to find a shadow seated in his living room. As he comes into the room, the shadow rises, revealing the outline of what appears to be a human, although with the jet-black hair, eyes and clothing, one could easily be forgiven for mistaking his heritage. His clothing consists of a simple black robe with a black cinching belt around his waist, with no evidence of a weapon anywhere.
He is known only as Longshadow. Some say he cannot be human as he has been seen millenia past prior to elven history. Some say he is an avatar of the Gods, others that he is a powerful mage. None know of whence he came - his origins are as much a mystery as his heritage. Some say that he is not even of this universe, that he walks the gray void between worlds and universes with the same ease a fish would swim from one riverbank to another.
Not a messenger is he, known only to appear in times of need. The wood elf bows low, relieved that such aid has come for his scouts bear news of grim tidings - the evil creatures of the night and underdark are amassing their forces and will soon strike with reckless abandon throught the universe.
With him, Longshadow brings wisdom - for he is the one who brought the kingdom of Shady Vale to greatness. From this man also comes an alliance of powerful kingdoms - dwarves, high elves, sprites, minotaurs, leprechauns, to name but a few. Known as the Longshadow Offensive Alliance, these kingdoms strive towards aiding each other in troubled times to further each kingdom's prosperity, setting aside racial differences and squabbles, seeking instead to live life to the full - if one cannot have fun, then what is the point of existence?
To join the alliance, seek out the elusive Longshadow or send a missive to him at
[email protected] or click here
To learn more of the Longshadow Offensive Alliance, click here.
