Ancient Scroll

Found in the archives of the Dubarâkh after completing [150] Instance: Unlocking History:

Dubarâkh Scroll

Of the Nartáni

(The scroll is extremely fragile and you have to handle it carefully lest it turn to dust.)

'Excerpt from 'Of the Nartáni' written by Quentando in S.A. 1,405
Transcribed by Ilûnari, T.A. 422

It was told that the First Age saw the coming of Men to the Broad Marsh. Called the Nartáni, they were preceded by Elvish peoples callings themselves Tárthai and Kintai as well as dwarves of the Temámir clan. It is said they lived in the valley peacefully and in darkness. When Men awoke, the Kintai taught them much of tending the land. The Nartáni venerated a nature-spirit known as Írmu Who Weeps, whom the Elves also revere by another name.

Aburûn was the first kingdom to rule in the Broad Marsh. In likeness of a wealthier neighbouring kingdom, they named their rules Shâr. In friendship, Aburûn lived beside the seafaring kingdom of Umbru-mâra, for they were kin. Then came from the north and east raiders bearing weapons of bronze. Easily overwhelmed were the Nartáni, who were naught but farmers unfamiliar with warfare. Warlords took what they wanted from Aburûn - both food and people - and hewed the forests to drive out the Elves. Umbru-mâra then laid claim to the wetlands south of the Ikorbân, and Aburûn ceased to be.'