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	No one knows just who or what '''Despana''' was, ~~but~~ ~~she~~ ~~was~~ ~~thought~~ to ~~have~~ ~~originated in~~ the jungles beyond the [[Southron Wastes]], where the [[Dhe'nar]] had resided for millennia. In ~~spite~~ of the ~~sanction~~ of ~~[[Koar]]~~ ~~regarding~~ ~~information~~ ~~concerning~~ ~~undeath~~, ~~Despana~~ ~~was~~ ~~able~~ to ~~raise~~ the ~~largest~~ [[~~undead~~]] ~~horde~~ in ~~history~~, ~~nearly~~ ~~destroying~~ the [[~~Elven Empire~~]] ~~during~~ ~~the~~ [[~~Undead War~~]].		No one knows just who or what '''Despana''' was. Her contemporaries believed that she came from the jungles said to lie beyond the Southron Wastes, which was where the [[Dhe'nar]] had by that time resided for tens of millennia. The earliest rumors of Despana reached the ruling classes of the Elven Empire in -19,864, which is roughly the same time period as the Great Fire that destroyed [[Sharath]]. Despana completed construction of the Keep at Maelshyve in -18,756, over three thousand years before the Undead War. In the year -15,497 it is said her chief minion [[Dharthiir]] began recruiting orcs, trolls, and humans to join his undead army. Other forces were part of Despana's army as well, such as a large contingent of minotaurs led by [[Tordaak]].

			While the Elven Empire had fought undead forces such as the [[Vishmiir]], the Dhe'nar practiced the necromancy of undeath much earlier, and other undead such as the Black Wolves of [[Aramur Forean]] date back to the Second Age, Despana is infamous for raising what is presumably the largest [[undead]] horde in history. "The Undead" nearly destroyed the [[Elven Empire]] during the [[Undead War]]. In [[History of Luukos\|religious legends]] it is said Koar had prohibited the spread of information regarding undeath to mortals before the undead war but allowed it after. The [[Orders of the Turamzzyrian Empire#The Luukosian Order\|Luukosian Order]] was not founded until after the Undead War, though its high priest [[Morvule]] pre-dates it by thousands of years.
	She discovered the [[Book of Tormtor]] in the land of [[Rhoska-Tor]], often assumed to be an [[Ur-Daemon]] relic, which was said to have been written in their language. However, the Dhe'nar believe otherwise, claiming the book was something they left behind. They were thought to have studied necromancy while living in the Wastes. [[Dark Elven Horror Stories#The Journal\|"rha’sha’tor"]] is Dhe'nar-si for "giver and taker of life."

			Despana searched the old places of the Ur-Daemon and discovered the [[Book of Tormtor]] in the land of [[Rhoska-Tor]]. The Book of Tormtor is often assumed to be an [[Ur-Daemon]] relic, which was said to have been written in their language, though why the Ur-Daemon would have books or how Despana would know how to read it is not explained. This is not actually known. Other [[History of Fash'lo'nae\|theories]] are that Despana discovered the [[Inorios Plateau\|library]] of Fash'lo'nae, which is rumored to be "fractured" and accessed in multiple places, while the Dhe'nar claim the book was something they left behind. The Dhe'nar are thought to have learned to control the undead in the Wastes when they lived there 20,000 years before Despana. [[Dark Elven Horror Stories#The Journal\|"rha’sha’tor"]] in Dhe'nar-si means "giver and taker of life." Demons historically are also associated with making the undead, and the Faendryl [[History of the Faendryl#The Growth of Faendryl Magic\|first began]] summoning demons roughly 20,000 years prior to Despana.

	==Demise==		==Demise==

	[[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle of Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was ~~never~~ ~~seen~~ ~~again~~, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again ~~and~~ so ~~presumed~~ to be ~~dead~~.		The exact beginning and end dates of the Undead War are inconsistent between historical documents, but it is known that Despana was defeated in the -15,180s, usually given as the year -15,185 or sometimes -15,188. [[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle of Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was lost in the war, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. It was last rumored to be in the possession of [[Shar]]. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again. Whether she is dead or only exiled is not known.

			There is to this day an unhealing tear in the veil at Maelshyve due to its implosion. Demons emerge from this rift at random, which is guarded against by the Faendryl [[The Theory of Governance and Social Order#Armata\|Armata]], though most are allowed to move west toward the [[Demonwall]] as punishment for the [[Third Elven War]]. Despana is thought to have been very fond of [[urglaes]], a cursed metal of darkness found in the blasted lands around Maelshyve, and that she used the metal in her magical workings.

	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==
	Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house in ~~the Forgotten Realms setting of~~ Dungeons & Dragons. Its earliest attestation seems to be page 98 of "~~The Drow~~ of the ~~Underdark~~" ~~(1991)~~. In ~~the~~ ~~later~~ ~~versions~~ of ~~these~~ ~~books~~ the ~~house~~ was ~~noted~~ for its ~~demonic~~ summoning, ~~but~~ ~~this~~ ~~detail~~ ~~may~~ ~~not~~ ~~have~~ ~~been~~ ~~established~~ in ~~any~~ ~~book prior to~~ the ~~use~~ of ~~the~~ ~~term~~ Despana in ~~GemStone~~ ~~III.~~ ~~There~~ is ~~another~~ ~~Drow~~ ~~noble~~ ~~house~~ ~~named~~ ~~Tormtor~~ ~~from~~ the ~~same~~ ~~page, and~~ "~~darthiir~~" appears in a ~~language~~ ~~glossary~~ on page 99. These should be regarded as nothing more than highly obscure easter eggs.		Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house in Dungeons & Dragons. Its earliest attestation seems to be page 17 of "Vault of the Drow" by Gary Gygax from 1978. Houses Despana and Tormtor were opposed to each other in rival factions, such as in "Queen of the Spiders" by Gary Gygax (1986). House Despana was known for its demon summoning, such as a "demon staff" as a typical magic item. In the Forgotten Realms setting House Despana and House Tormtor both appear on page 98 of "The Drow of the Underdark" (1991). "Darthiir" appears for the first time in this book on page 99 in a language glossary. These should be regarded as nothing more than highly obscure easter eggs.

	There was a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve was their most powerful known necromancer, but was killed with a powerful device called the [https://elanthipedia.play.net/Philosopher%27s_Knot Philosopher's Knot] in the in-game year 430 AV. This was in the real life year of 2019 after a quest to destroy her.		There was a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve was their most powerful known necromancer, but was killed with a powerful device called the [https://elanthipedia.play.net/Philosopher%27s_Knot Philosopher's Knot] in the in-game year 430 AV. This was in the real life year of 2019 after a quest to destroy her.
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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]
	*[http://www.gshousephoenix.com/Enlightenment/Library/Lore/Despana.php Tale of Despana (~~1990~~ era)]		*[http://www.gshousephoenix.com/Enlightenment/Library/Lore/Despana.php Tale of Despana (1995 era)]

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]
			*[http://www.gshousephoenix.com/Enlightenment/Library/Lore/Despana.php Tale of Despana (1990 era)]

	[[Category:Historical Figures]]		[[Category:Historical Figures]]

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	There was a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve was their most powerful known necromancer, but was killed with a powerful device called the [https://elanthipedia.play.net/Philosopher%27s_Knot Philosopher's Knot] in the in-game year 430 AV. This was in the real life year of 2019 after a quest to destroy her.		There was a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve was their most powerful known necromancer, but was killed with a powerful device called the [https://elanthipedia.play.net/Philosopher%27s_Knot Philosopher's Knot] in the in-game year 430 AV. This was in the real life year of 2019 after a quest to destroy her.
	===Artifacts===		===Artifacts===
	[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)		[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era). These were moved at some point in the 5100s (but not the human NPC) to the Stormbrow Gallery on Teras. They are in real room ID 3013018.

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	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==
	Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house noted for its demonic summoning in ~~Dungeons~~ & ~~Dragons.~~ ~~There~~ is ~~another~~ ~~such~~ ~~house~~ ~~named~~ ~~Tormtor~~. There is a ~~demonic~~ ~~demi-goddess~~ ~~necromancer~~ in ~~[[DragonRealms]]~~ ~~calling~~ ~~herself~~ ~~[[Maelshyve]]~~, ~~who~~ ~~returned~~ ~~from~~ a ~~long~~ ~~banishment~~ ~~outside~~ of ~~this~~ ~~plane~~ of ~~existence.~~ ~~Maelshyve~~ is ~~their~~ ~~most~~ ~~powerful~~ ~~known~~ ~~necromancer~~.		Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house in the Forgotten Realms setting of Dungeons & Dragons. Its earliest attestation seems to be page 98 of "The Drow of the Underdark" (1991). In the later versions of these books the house was noted for its demonic summoning, but this detail may not have been established in any book prior to the use of the term Despana in GemStone III. There is another Drow noble house named Tormtor from the same page, and "darthiir" appears in a language glossary on page 99. These should be regarded as nothing more than highly obscure easter eggs.

			There was a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve was their most powerful known necromancer, but was killed with a powerful device called the [https://elanthipedia.play.net/Philosopher%27s_Knot Philosopher's Knot] in the in-game year 430 AV. This was in the real life year of 2019 after a quest to destroy her.
	===Artifacts===		===Artifacts===
	[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)		[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)

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	==Demise==		==Demise==

	[[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle at Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was never seen again, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again and so presumed to be dead.		[[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle of Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was never seen again, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again and so presumed to be dead.

	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==

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	[[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle at Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was never seen again, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again and so presumed to be dead.		[[House Faendryl]] ended Despana in the [[Battle at Maelshyve]], when her horde was driven back by [[lesser demon\|lesser demons]] and the fortress was [[720\|imploded]]. The Book of Tormtor was never seen again, but whether or not it was destroyed is unknown. Though the [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan]] believe she will return, bringing about a second [[Age of Chaos]], Despana was never heard from again and so presumed to be dead.

	==Behind ~~The~~ Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==
	Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house noted for its demonic summoning in Dungeons & Dragons. There is another such house named Tormtor. There is a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve is their most powerful known necromancer.		Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house noted for its demonic summoning in Dungeons & Dragons. There is another such house named Tormtor. There is a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve is their most powerful known necromancer.
	===Artifacts===		===Artifacts===

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	==Behind The Scenes==		==Behind The Scenes==
			Despana is the name of a Dark Elven noble house noted for its demonic summoning in Dungeons & Dragons. There is another such house named Tormtor. There is a demonic demi-goddess necromancer in [[DragonRealms]] calling herself [[Maelshyve]], who returned from a long banishment outside of this plane of existence. Maelshyve is their most powerful known necromancer.

			===Artifacts===
	[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)		[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)

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			==Resources==
	=External Links=
	[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]

	[[Category:Historical Figures]]		[[Category:Historical Figures]]

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Behind The Scenes

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	[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)		[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Museum (Circa 5101 Modern Era)

	<~~div~~ {{~~log~~}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	>look bust~~<br>~~		>look bust
	She appears to be human, with delicate, classical features. Her full lips part slightly, revealing what look to be fangs. Her eyes are closed. A small inscription is carved on the pedestal.		She appears to be human, with delicate, classical features. Her full lips part slightly, revealing what look to be fangs. Her eyes are closed. A small inscription is carved on the pedestal.

	>read insc~~<br>~~		>read insc
	It reads:~~<br>~~		It reads:
	Despana, world-killer, mother to the banshee, mistress of Maelshyve in Rhoska-Tor.		Despana, world-killer, mother to the banshee, mistress of Maelshyve in Rhoska-Tor.

	>look human~~<br>~~		>look human
	He is slight of build with fine, almost elven features. His pale skin contrasts with his black leather robes. He stares intently at the bust, ignoring the world around him.		He is slight of build with fine, almost elven features. His pale skin contrasts with his black leather robes. He stares intently at the bust, ignoring the world around him.

	>look tapestry~~<br>~~		>look tapestry
	The tapestry is made of the finest spidersilk and rustles gently in a stray breeze. Four scenes from some great battle are depicted in the delicate old fabric.		The tapestry is made of the finest spidersilk and rustles gently in a stray breeze. Four scenes from some great battle are depicted in the delicate old fabric.

	>look scene~~<br>~~		>look scene
	Six armies meet before a ruined keep, joining into one. A mass of elven cavalry leads the way, followed by a phalanx of dwarves on foot, bristling with axe heads and spiked shields. A mob of giantmen fall in on one flank near a rag-tag band of humans bearing pikes. Smaller groups of bow-wielding sylphs and halfling slingers fall in step behind.		Six armies meet before a ruined keep, joining into one. A mass of elven cavalry leads the way, followed by a phalanx of dwarves on foot, bristling with axe heads and spiked shields. A mob of giantmen fall in on one flank near a rag-tag band of humans bearing pikes. Smaller groups of bow-wielding sylphs and halfling slingers fall in step behind.

	>look other scene~~<br>~~		>look other scene
	You can almost hear the thunderous clash of steel as the elves, dwarves and others charge the undead horde. The battle takes place on a barren plain before a black keep. A woman glares down from the battlements, her arms raised high.		You can almost hear the thunderous clash of steel as the elves, dwarves and others charge the undead horde. The battle takes place on a barren plain before a black keep. A woman glares down from the battlements, her arms raised high.

	>look third scene~~<br>~~		>look third scene
	The undead are winning the battle. Banshee wing from the black keep, driving the forces of light before them. The elven cavalry is broken, the dwarven phalanx shattered. One group of elves clad in [[Faendryl\|red and grey robes]] stands firm amidst the carnage. They are joined in a circle with their heads bowed.		The undead are winning the battle. Banshee wing from the black keep, driving the forces of light before them. The elven cavalry is broken, the dwarven phalanx shattered. One group of elves clad in [[Faendryl\|red and grey robes]] stands firm amidst the carnage. They are joined in a circle with their heads bowed.

	>look fourth scene~~<br>~~		>look fourth scene
	Where the black keep once stood, nothing remains but a great, smoking pit. Great piles of undead lie motionless around it. The few elves, dwarves and others who survive stand exhausted, blank stares on their faces. A small group of elves clad in red and grey stands alone.		Where the black keep once stood, nothing remains but a great, smoking pit. Great piles of undead lie motionless around it. The few elves, dwarves and others who survive stand exhausted, blank stares on their faces. A small group of elves clad in red and grey stands alone.
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	=External Links=		=External Links=

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Behind The Scenes

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	<div {{log}}>		<div {{log}}>
	>look bust		>look bust<br>
	She appears to be human, with delicate, classical features. Her full lips part slightly, revealing what look to be fangs. Her eyes are closed. A small inscription is carved on the pedestal.		She appears to be human, with delicate, classical features. Her full lips part slightly, revealing what look to be fangs. Her eyes are closed. A small inscription is carved on the pedestal.

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	>look human<br>		>look human<br>
	He is slight of build with fine, almost elven features. His pale skin contrasts with his black leather robes. He stares intently at the ~~(Despana)~~ bust, ignoring the world around him.		He is slight of build with fine, almost elven features. His pale skin contrasts with his black leather robes. He stares intently at the bust, ignoring the world around him.

	>look tapestry<br>		>look tapestry<br>
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	>look third scene<br>		>look third scene<br>
	The undead are winning the battle. Banshee wing from the black keep, driving the forces of light before them. The elven cavalry is broken, the dwarven phalanx shattered. One group of elves clad in red and grey robes stands firm amidst the carnage. They are joined in a circle with their heads bowed.		The undead are winning the battle. Banshee wing from the black keep, driving the forces of light before them. The elven cavalry is broken, the dwarven phalanx shattered. One group of elves clad in [[Faendryl\|red and grey robes]] stands firm amidst the carnage. They are joined in a circle with their heads bowed.

	>look fourth scene<br>		>look fourth scene<br>
	Where the black keep once stood, nothing remains but a great, smoking pit. Great piles of undead lie motionless around it. The few elves, dwarves and others who survive stand exhausted, blank stares on their faces. A small group of elves clad in red and grey stands alone.		Where the black keep once stood, nothing remains but a great, smoking pit. Great piles of undead lie motionless around it. The few elves, dwarves and others who survive stand exhausted, blank stares on their faces. A small group of elves clad in red and grey stands alone.
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	=External Links=		=External Links=
	[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]		[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/official-elanthian-history2.asp Account of the Undead War]