Ghyll:Looliers - Revision history

Jcowan: Misspelling

2005-07-21T02:37:01Z

Misspelling

Jcowan: Mad-edit; makes explicit the link from Vulcrue. No new facts.

2005-04-27T15:05:39Z

Mad-edit; makes explicit the link from Vulcrue. No new facts.

Jcowan: Jcowan boldly bolds the first appearance of every article name in the corresponding article.

2005-01-29T04:30:11Z

Jcowan boldly bolds the first appearance of every article name in the corresponding article.

Morbus Iff: I would rule even more if I got it right the first time.

2004-12-16T23:55:03Z

I would rule even more if I got it right the first time.

Morbus Iff: A totally unnecessary linkage. I rule.

2004-12-16T23:54:40Z

A totally unnecessary linkage. I rule.

Morbus Iff: Phantoming some missing Ibaan Malmiz.

2004-12-16T23:51:30Z

Phantoming some missing Ibaan Malmiz.

Morbus Iff: Final round of copyedits. Man, I'm slow this week.

2004-12-16T23:35:29Z

Final round of copyedits. Man, I'm slow this week.

DrAckroyd: correcting awal shrinkage link

2004-12-15T15:52:56Z

correcting awal shrinkage link

DrAckroyd: /* Overview */ "in and around" it is

2004-12-10T19:22:25Z

Overview: "in and around" it is

DrAckroyd: /* Hypothesis */ oops forgot to negate a statement. Changes the menaning a bit, no?

2004-12-02T23:32:25Z

Hypothesis: oops forgot to negate a statement. Changes the menaning a bit, no?

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 === [[Ibaan Malmiz]] (-160 [[EC]] to -99 [[EC]]) ===
-Pursuing the question of his [[Hive-Lord]], [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]] discovered heretofore unknown facts about the Looliers and their pratices.  Being an inquisitive sort, he pursued the study of the only known Loolier writing and rediscovered the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]].  Using this arcane series of textual transformations, he was able to discern that the Looliers were the inheritors of knowledge deeded to them by an ancient race of Ghyllians that had lived in The City of Spheres, Sayaziha.
+Pursuing the question of his [[Hive-Lord]], [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]] discovered heretofore unknown facts about the Looliers and their practices.  Being an inquisitive sort, he pursued the study of the only known Loolier writing and rediscovered the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]].  Using this arcane series of textual transformations, he was able to discern that the Looliers were the inheritors of knowledge deeded to them by an ancient race of Ghyllians that had lived in The City of Spheres, Sayaziha.
 In [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]]’ account, the ancients were misunderstood and were destined to always be. Ultimately, they went willingly to the slaughter just like beasts at the hands of the Looliers.  This story is echoed in the epic [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and in the demise of the Looliers themselves.

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	Using the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]], Tinkle derived a formula that when applied caused gold to disappear in the presence of light. Since this was useless knowledge it was abandoned from further research.		Using the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]], Tinkle derived a formula that when applied caused gold to disappear in the presence of light. Since this was useless knowledge it was abandoned from further research.
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		+	=== Occultology ===
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		+	According to [[occultologists]], Looly, the Divinity of Dark Fire component of [[Vulcrue]], is connected somehow with the Looliers. This may be yet another example of the defects of Ghyllian etymology, or perhaps the first stirrings of euhemerism. Only time will tell.

	== Conclusions ==		== Conclusions ==

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 == Overview ==
-The Looliers were an advanced tribe of [[Theoalchemy|theoalchemists]] that lived in and around the Vale of Serdoch. They lived near the less-advanced, smaller tribe of [[Exingians]] and shared a neighborly, if not amicable, relationship with them. Somewhere between –400 [[EC]] and –323 [[EC]] things changed, however, and the entire tribe of Looliers were destroyed at the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]].
+The '''Looliers''' were an advanced tribe of [[Theoalchemy|theoalchemists]] that lived in and around the Vale of Serdoch. They lived near the less-advanced, smaller tribe of [[Exingians]] and shared a neighborly, if not amicable, relationship with them. Somewhere between –400 [[EC]] and –323 [[EC]] things changed, however, and the entire tribe of Looliers were destroyed at the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]].
 == Reconstructing the Missing ==

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 There are many mentions in [[Exingians| Exingian]] literature of the Looliers.  They are described in the earliest pieces as boorish and somewhat smelly.  In middle pieces – those prior to the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]] – they are described as snobbish, arrogant and lewd.  After the Battle, however, the character of the Looliers changes in [[Exingians| Exingian]] portrayal.  Suddenly, the snobbish, lewd, smelly Looliers are noble, superior, and overwhelmingly organized and orderly.  This is obviously a transparent attempt to elevate [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture over the Loolier culture by virtue of its obvious success.
-If [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture is any indication, they immediately adopted many of the mannerisms of the Looliers after the [[[[Battle of Barnum Stones|Battle]].  There are recorded instances of baby-throwing contests held on the anniversary of the battle (and the resultant public outcry).  The sudden advancement of [[Theoalchemy]] and the elevation of [[Kiluma]] is also a factor.  One also notes the introduction of the derogatory term ''loo'' meaning someplace or something undesirable.  The implication being that something ''loolier'' was even more undesirable.
+If [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture is any indication, they immediately adopted many of the mannerisms of the Looliers after the [[Battle of Barnum Stones|Battle]].  There are recorded instances of baby-throwing contests held on the anniversary of the battle (and the resultant public outcry).  The sudden advancement of [[Theoalchemy]] and the elevation of [[Kiluma]] is also a factor.  One also notes the introduction of the derogatory term ''loo'' meaning someplace or something undesirable.  The implication being that something ''loolier'' was even more undesirable.
 === [[Ibaan Malmiz]] (-160 [[EC]] to -99 [[EC]]) ===

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 There are many mentions in [[Exingians| Exingian]] literature of the Looliers.  They are described in the earliest pieces as boorish and somewhat smelly.  In middle pieces – those prior to the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]] – they are described as snobbish, arrogant and lewd.  After the Battle, however, the character of the Looliers changes in [[Exingians| Exingian]] portrayal.  Suddenly, the snobbish, lewd, smelly Looliers are noble, superior, and overwhelmingly organized and orderly.  This is obviously a transparent attempt to elevate [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture over the Loolier culture by virtue of its obvious success.
-If [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture is any indication, they immediately adopted many of the mannerisms of the Looliers after the Battle.  There are recorded instances of baby-throwing contests held on the anniversary of the battle (and the resultant public outcry).  The sudden advancement of [[Theoalchemy]] and the elevation of [[Kiluma]] is also a factor.  One also notes the introduction of the derogatory term ''loo'' meaning someplace or something undesirable.  The implication being that something ''loolier'' was even more undesirable.
+If [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture is any indication, they immediately adopted many of the mannerisms of the Looliers after the [[[[Battle of Barnum Stones|Battle]].  There are recorded instances of baby-throwing contests held on the anniversary of the battle (and the resultant public outcry).  The sudden advancement of [[Theoalchemy]] and the elevation of [[Kiluma]] is also a factor.  One also notes the introduction of the derogatory term ''loo'' meaning someplace or something undesirable.  The implication being that something ''loolier'' was even more undesirable.
 === [[Ibaan Malmiz]] (-160 [[EC]] to -99 [[EC]]) ===

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 == Reconstructing the Missing ==
-Although the study of Looliers has been considered a poor subject and generally discouraged, recent [[Hive-Lord]] questions have led several well-meaning seekers to dig for answers.  Their investigations have started, naturally, with [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and led through the ramblings of the “Loony Loolier”, Ibaan Malmiz.  This, coupled with research from the [[Bureau of Forgotten Knowledge]], has painted a fairly clear picture of the Looliers as others saw them.
+Although the study of Looliers has been considered a poor subject and generally discouraged, recent [[Hive-Lord]] questions have led several well-meaning seekers to dig for answers.  Their investigations have started, naturally, with [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and led through the ramblings of the “Loony Loolier”, [[Ibaan Malmiz]].  This, coupled with research from the [[Bureau of Forgotten Knowledge]], has painted a fairly clear picture of the Looliers as others saw them.
 === [[Exingians| Exingian]] Writings ===

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 == Overview ==
-The Looliers were an advanced tribe of [[Theoalchemy|theoalchemists]] that lived in and around the Vale of Serdoch. They lived near the less-advanced, smaller tribe of [[Exingians]] and shared a neighborly, if not amicable relationship with them. Somewhere between –400 [[EC]] and –323 [[EC]] things changed, however, and the entire tribe of Looliers were destroyed at the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]].
+The Looliers were an advanced tribe of [[Theoalchemy|theoalchemists]] that lived in and around the Vale of Serdoch. They lived near the less-advanced, smaller tribe of [[Exingians]] and shared a neighborly, if not amicable, relationship with them. Somewhere between –400 [[EC]] and –323 [[EC]] things changed, however, and the entire tribe of Looliers were destroyed at the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]].
 == Reconstructing the Missing ==
-Although the study of Looliers has been considered a poor subject and has been generally discouraged, recent [[Hive-Lord]] questions have led several well-meaning seekers to dig for answers.  Their investigations have started, naturally, with [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and led through the ramblings of the “Loony Loolier”, Ibaan Malmiz.  This, coupled with research from the [[Bureau of Forgotten Knowledge]] has painted a fairly clear picture of the Looliers as others saw them.
+Although the study of Looliers has been considered a poor subject and generally discouraged, recent [[Hive-Lord]] questions have led several well-meaning seekers to dig for answers.  Their investigations have started, naturally, with [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and led through the ramblings of the “Loony Loolier”, Ibaan Malmiz.  This, coupled with research from the [[Bureau of Forgotten Knowledge]], has painted a fairly clear picture of the Looliers as others saw them.
 === [[Exingians| Exingian]] Writings ===
-There are many mentions in [[Exingians| Exingian]] literature to the Looliers.  They are described in the earliest pieces as boorish and somewhat smelly.  In middle pieces – those prior to the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]] – they are described as snobbish, arrogant and lewd.  After the Battle, however, the character of the Looliers changes in [[Exingians| Exingian]] portrayal.  Suddenly, the snobbish, lewd, smelly Looliers are noble, superior, and overwhelmingly organized and orderly.  This is obviously a transparent attempt to elevate [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture over the Loolier culture by virtue of its obvious success.
+There are many mentions in [[Exingians| Exingian]] literature of the Looliers.  They are described in the earliest pieces as boorish and somewhat smelly.  In middle pieces – those prior to the [[Battle of Barnum Stones]] – they are described as snobbish, arrogant and lewd.  After the Battle, however, the character of the Looliers changes in [[Exingians| Exingian]] portrayal.  Suddenly, the snobbish, lewd, smelly Looliers are noble, superior, and overwhelmingly organized and orderly.  This is obviously a transparent attempt to elevate [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture over the Loolier culture by virtue of its obvious success.
 If [[Exingians| Exingian]] culture is any indication, they immediately adopted many of the mannerisms of the Looliers after the Battle.  There are recorded instances of baby-throwing contests held on the anniversary of the battle (and the resultant public outcry).  The sudden advancement of [[Theoalchemy]] and the elevation of [[Kiluma]] is also a factor.  One also notes the introduction of the derogatory term ''loo'' meaning someplace or something undesirable.  The implication being that something ''loolier'' was even more undesirable.
 === [[Ibaan Malmiz]] (-160 [[EC]] to -99 [[EC]]) ===
-Pursuing the question of his [[Hive-Lord]], [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]] discovered heretofore unknown facts about the Looliers and their pratices.  Being an inquisitive sort he pursued the study of the only known Loolier writing and rediscovered the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]].  Using this arcane series of textual transformations he was able to discern that the Looliers were the inheritors of knowledge deeded to them by an ancient race of Ghyllians that had lived in The City of Spheres, Sayaziha.
+Pursuing the question of his [[Hive-Lord]], [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]] discovered heretofore unknown facts about the Looliers and their pratices.  Being an inquisitive sort, he pursued the study of the only known Loolier writing and rediscovered the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]].  Using this arcane series of textual transformations, he was able to discern that the Looliers were the inheritors of knowledge deeded to them by an ancient race of Ghyllians that had lived in The City of Spheres, Sayaziha.
-In [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]]’ account, the ancients were misunderstood and were destined to always be misunderstood. Ultimately, they went willingly to the slaughter just like beasts at the hands of the Looliers.  This story is echoed in the epic [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and in the demise of the Looliers themselves.
+In [[Ibaan Malmiz|Ser Malmiz]]’ account, the ancients were misunderstood and were destined to always be. Ultimately, they went willingly to the slaughter just like beasts at the hands of the Looliers.  This story is echoed in the epic [[Bordingbras his hatt!]] and in the demise of the Looliers themselves.
 === Archeology ===
 While many would try to link the two (c.f. [[User:Juzh Iruk|Juzh Iruk]]: [[Bordingbras his hatt!]]), it has been proven that the Looliers were a separate tribe from the mysterious [[Alezanians]].  Despite many attempts to vilify the Looliers with the ‘evil’ reputation of the Alezanians, the archeological evidence points to distinct and separate cultural development of the two tribes.
-While the [[Raking]] has destroyed almost all of the cultural remains a few items held in personal collections or stolen by other cultures remain.  Among these are a glugfeffil and a verapsnik which suggest a previously unsuspected devotion to the [[Hopdurg|God-king Hopdurg]].  While [[Hopdurg|Hopdurgians]] would argue that the worship of [[Kiluma]] and [[Hopdurg]] are incompatible, alternative explanations have not been forthcoming. It is this connection to the [[Hopdurg|Hopdurgians]] that leads to the suspected involvement of a third party in the destruction of the Looliers at Barnum Stones.
+While the [[Raking]] has destroyed almost all of the cultural remains, a few items held in personal collections or stolen by other cultures remain.  Among these are a glugfeffil and a verapsnik which suggest a previously unsuspected devotion to the [[Hopdurg|God-king Hopdurg]].  While [[Hopdurg|Hopdurgians]] would argue that the worship of [[Kiluma]] and [[Hopdurg]] are incompatible, alternative explanations have not been forthcoming. It is this connection to the [[Hopdurg|Hopdurgians]] that leads to the suspected involvement of a third party in the destruction of the Looliers at [[Battle of Barnum Stones|Barnum Stones]].
 === Theoalchemy ===
-The Loolier tribe had achieved advancements in [[Theoalchemy]]. Centuries prior to the widespread use of [[Andelphracian Lights]] they had developed something similar.  They were also rumored to have found a way to create precious metals out of light.  It may have been this very development that led to their downfall.
+The Loolier tribe had achieved advancements in [[Theoalchemy]]. Centuries prior to the widespread use of [[Andelphracian Lights]], they had developed something similar.  They were also rumored to have found a way to create precious metals out of light.  It may have been this very development that led to their downfall.
-Evidence of their light technology can be extracted from their writings.  In fact, a crude version of [[Awal shrinkage]] can be derived using instructions encoded in [[Bordingbras his hatt!]].  Other [[Theoalchemy |theoalchemical]] processes are either incomplete or divided through a series of poems that have been , sadly, lost to us.
+Evidence of their light technology can be extracted from their writings.  In fact, a crude version of [[Awal shrinkage]] can be derived using instructions encoded in [[Bordingbras his hatt!]].  Other [[Theoalchemy |theoalchemical]] processes are either incomplete or divided through a series of poems that have been, sadly, lost to us.
 The closest reconstructed process came from Prof. Jarvis Tinkle of the [[Bureau of Forgotten Knowledge]] who was experimenting with translating engraved dialogs between a Loolier captive and his [[Exingians| Exingian]] questioner in which the questioner asks how to create gold from light.  The Loolier answers cryptically:
 :"Diffle frances lyte theye see, plöne harange thy golde shall be."
-Using the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]] Tinkle derived a formula that when applied caused gold to disappear in the presence of light.  Since this was useless knowledge it was abandoned for further research.
+Using the [[Clamorxian Decoding Method]], Tinkle derived a formula that when applied caused gold to disappear in the presence of light.  Since this was useless knowledge it was abandoned from further research.
 == Conclusions ==
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 === Hypothesis ===
-As a footnote to the demise of the Looliers it is this scholar’s considered opinion that the motives of the cult of the [[Hopdurg|God-king Hopdurg]] should not be closely examined in the demise of the Looliers.  This is an '''unpopular opinion''' and cannot be supported except in the light of circumstantial and limited evidence; although it is a logical argument.  So, to whom it may concern, I have recanted as much as my conscience will allow. Please stop threatening the life of my pets.
+As a footnote to the demise of the Looliers, it is this scholar’s considered opinion that the motives of the cult of the [[Hopdurg|God-king Hopdurg]] should not be closely examined in the demise of the Looliers.  This is an '''unpopular opinion''' and cannot be supported except in the light of circumstantial and limited evidence; although it is a logical argument.  So, to whom it may concern, I have recanted as much as my conscience will allow. Please stop threatening the life of my pets.
 --[[User:DrAckroyd|Dr. H. L. Ackroyd]] 13:00, 2 Dec 2004 (EST)
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	=== Hypothesis ===		=== Hypothesis ===
−	As a footnote to the demise of the Looliers it is this scholar’s considered opinion that the motives of the cult of the [[Hopdurg\|God-king Hopdurg]] should be closely examined in the demise of the Looliers. This is an '''unpopular opinion''' and cannot be supported except in the light of circumstantial and limited evidence; although it is a logical argument. So, to whom it may concern, I have recanted as much as my conscience will allow. Please stop threatening the life of my pets.	+	As a footnote to the demise of the Looliers it is this scholar’s considered opinion that the motives of the cult of the [[Hopdurg\|God-king Hopdurg]] should not be closely examined in the demise of the Looliers. This is an '''unpopular opinion''' and cannot be supported except in the light of circumstantial and limited evidence; although it is a logical argument. So, to whom it may concern, I have recanted as much as my conscience will allow. Please stop threatening the life of my pets.