The Speaking Stones are a set of spell devices used to record moments in history. Created by a pair of Dracoid scholars, the intent was to preserve the historical record after the last Dracoid Emperor Ak'Salar decreed all written records burned, pictographs obliterated, and the royal court executed for their nation's collaboration with the dark godBelial during the War of the Heretics, replaced by the heavily-doctored Dracoid Chronicles. Over time, these Speaking Stones were discovered by other races who, intentionally or otherwise, recorded the events of their present time as well. These Stones altogether provide a series of brief glimpses throughout the ages of the Lands.
This Speaking Stone records the first invention and implementation of the device, depicting a pair of Dracoid scholars in a small laboratory in the city of Tsar'Ille. They converse back and forth about the nature of the Stones before one of them accidentally presses the button which abruptly ends the clip. Found in the Draracle's Museum.
Dialongue[]
Dracoid Filmmaker #1: Well, how will we know what images are captured if we can't control it? Dracoid Filmmaker #2: That's just the point, this is a history project, not entertainment. Even now, the emperor is rewriting the runes to pretend this war never happened. If we place these speaking stones about, they will record an accurate account of these troubled times. Be careful not to touch that timer button. Dracoid Filmmaker #1: This button? Sorr-
Infiltration of the Monastery []
This Speaking Stone records a pair of human soldiers, presumably in the Dark Army, who are in the process of barricading themselves beneath the Huline Monastery to spy on the monks there. These soldiers are later encountered as Shades which Luther may fight within the Dark Halls. Found in a dried-out ravine in the Huline Jungle accessible in Lizard Form.
Dialogue[]
Officer: - and bring those masonry trowels we'll - what is it Corporal? Corporal: This rock is making noise, sir. Officer: Well throw it away you fool, it could be dangerous. Now, mhm, as I was explaining, we are to seal ourselves in the monastery here until division comes past. Keep quite and the monks will never even know we're spying on them.
Death of the Dracoid Emperor []
This Speaking Stone records the final moments of Ak'Salar, last of the Dracoid Emperors, as he passes from this life to the next. All the while his trusty priestly caretaker Ka'Dan reassures him that the preparations for sinking of Tsar'Ille are well under way and that he can sleep easy. Found on the fourth level of the Huline Ruins in the Hive Caves.
Dialogue[]
Ka'Dan: Relax, your highness. Your every worries are soon over. Ak'Salar: Soon over? I could only hope. I may die soon, but my spirit will never rest until all trace of our immoral collaboration is erased. Ka'Dan: Relax. Our magicians have created a giant cavern under the city. Even now, some buildings are sinking out of sight. Within a few weeks, the entire foul city built by the tainted prophets of war will sink away and disappear forever...
Sinking of the Dracoid City []
This Speaking Stone records a pair of Dracoids standing by the Bane River watching as their capital city slowly sinks beneath it's waters and discuss their future onward. Found in the Magician's Hut in the Huline Village.
Dialogue[]
Dracoid B: What are we to do? Pretend that all our belongings are not sinking beneath the waves, just so the Emperor can salve his conscious? Dracoid A: We've still got family up north. That's where we're headed - I suggest you and yours do the same.
Ssar Birth []
This Speaking Stone records a Dracoid mother giving birth to her child in the Dracoid Ruins, only to discover that it, like the others, are slowing evolving into the Ssar. Found in the Dark Halls behind an iron door.
Dialogue[]
Tssar Baby: *cries*
Mother: Is it... normal? Midwife: Normal? Ne. It has the tails mum, but what do you expect still living down here?
Dracoid Wrath []
This Speaking Stone records a scene from the War of the Heretics, where a Dracoid imbued with Ancient Magic lays waste to the forest and a field of fleeing Huline, laughing manically. Found in the Waterfall cave in the Huline Jungle.
Lamplight Stew Again? []
This speaking Stone depicts a young Human luncher sitting beside a river ready to enjoy his meal, only to be disappointed. Found in the Dracoid Cemetery in one of the mausoleums.
This Speaking Stone depicts the Draracle carrying out the death sentence of Belial from atop the City of the Ancients, with the dark god in his dying breath promising to return one day. Found in the Dracoid Ruins.
Dialogue[]
Belial: So, your upset that my toys are beating yours? Anu: It is the Council's decision. Belial: So you have come to execute me? Well, go ahead, but be careful friend. You are their instrument now but they wont appreciate your sacrifice - no Ancient has ever killed another. My blood will stain your hands, forever, and for what? I will return regardless and then where will that leave you? A pariah? A killer? And all for what? Anu: Silence! It must be done. Belial: Do not grieve for me, I will be back...
Failed Assassination []
This Speaking stone records Belial as he stands with a pair of high-ranking Dracoid soldiers overlooking a battlefield while a Tuani assassin sneaks up from behind and casts a magic bolt at his back, only for it to reflect and to be instantly vaporized in the process. Found by Dawn and given to Luther after escaping the sinking Dracoid Ruins and given the Bracers of the Dead.
Dialogue[]
General: As you can see sire, we have driven them from the field. Captain: Yes! Your magic is quite effective against them, your highness. Assassin: Death to Belial! Captain: Your highness! Are you hurt? Belial: You need not worry about me, Captain. We Ancients cannot be hurt by mortal weapons.
Goofball A: Hey, what in the tar is that? Goofball B: Looks like a flying building 'bout to land. Goofball A: Flying building?
Ruloi Abduction []
This Speaking Stone records a Huline female in the Frozen Wastes warming herself by a fire, when suddenly a Ru-Loi appears from the sky and snatchers her away as she screams in terror. Found in the Dracoid Cemetery in one of the mausoleums.
Anu's Decision []
This Speaking Stone records the Draracle discussing his intent to stay behind while the rest of the Ancients leave the mortal realm so that he may guard against the eventual resurrection of Belial. Found in the City of the Ancients in the Skeleton Key storage room.
Dialogue[]
Ancient: Have you not made preparations? Anu: I am not leaving, someone must stay behind so that Belial's resurrection plan does not work. Ancient: Why are you worried? The oracles all laughed at Belial's plan, he will not return. Anu: I cannot trust to oracles, I must be sure. I will wait forever if need be. I am now the Guardian of Destiny.
