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<p>
After taking some time investigating the new library, we came across a
    After taking some time investigating the new library, we came across a
Linking Book to the Age of Veelay Tsahvahn, or "immortal soul" in D'ni.
    Linking Book to the Age of Veelay Tsahvahn, or "immortal soul" in D'ni.
 
</p>
While we still have to find documentation about this Age, upon first
<p>
Linking in, we were amazed by how well it had held up compared to most
    While we still have to find documentation about this Age, upon first
other D'ni Ages we've visited. There was barely any structural damage or
    Linking in, we were amazed by how well it had held up compared to most
heavy wear and tear due to the elements.
    other D'ni Ages we've visited. There was barely any structural damage or
 
    heavy wear and tear due to the elements.
We've sent some samples back to our team for carbon dating, so we'll see
</p>
just how old this Age is.
<p>
 
    We've sent some samples back to our team for carbon dating, so we'll see
<strong><u>February 20th, 2017</u></strong>
    just how old this Age is.
 
</p>
Incredible! Preliminary testing shows that this Age could predate the
<p>
exodus to the D'ni cavern, meaning it may very well have come from
    <strong><u>February 20th, 2017</u></strong>
Garternay! If further testing holds true, Veelay Tsahvahn could very well
</p>
have been Written nearly 12,000 years ago.
<p>
 
    Incredible! Preliminary testing shows that this Age could predate the
As it stands, the structures here are not made of the signature nara
    exodus to the D'ni cavern, meaning it may very well have come from
usually found in D'ni architecture, which also may hint at a very early
    Garternay! If further testing holds true, Veelay Tsahvahn could very well
life for this Age. Nevertheless, the structures here have held up very
    have been Written nearly 12,000 years ago.
well.
</p>
 
<p>
The skies have remained clear and pristine, showing off many celestial
    As it stands, the structures here are not made of the signature nara
bodies in the sky as well as some beautiful aurora. There's also evidence
    usually found in D'ni architecture, which also may hint at a very early
that this particular side of the planet stays in perpetual twilight,
    life for this Age. Nevertheless, the structures here have held up very
further keeping the structures from degrading. This Age was indeed Written
    well.
to last, but for what reason?
</p>
 
<p>
<strong><u>March 9th, 2017</u></strong>
    The skies have remained clear and pristine, showing off many celestial
 
    bodies in the sky as well as some beautiful aurora. There's also evidence
Some progress on figuring out this Age.
    that this particular side of the planet stays in perpetual twilight,
 
    further keeping the structures from degrading. This Age was indeed Written
Korov'ev has translated the plaque just in front of the tree when first
    to last, but for what reason?
Linking in. It appears to be a prayer first discovered by Richard Watson
</p>
years ago.
<p>
 
    <strong><u>March 9th, 2017</u></strong>
It reads:
</p>
 
<p>
<em>"In the rock, they lived.</em>
    Some progress on figuring out this Age.
 
</p>
<em>In the rock, they rest.</em>
<p>
 
    Korov'ev has translated the plaque just in front of the tree when first
<em>Yahvo receive their souls."</em>
    Linking in. It appears to be a prayer first discovered by Richard Watson
 
    years ago.
Additionally, Nev'yn, being his usual industrious self, has been perusing,
</p>
organizing, and cataloging the stacks of books in the library on Teshafee
<p>
and has found a book of commentary for this Age. Korov'ev was able to
    It reads:
translate a good portion of that as well.
</p>
 
<p>
Given the above quote from the plaque and the commentary, it seems Tsahvahn
    <em>"In the rock, they lived.</em>
Veelay was used as an Age to memorialize and remember those of the Ronay,
</p>
and later the D'ni, who had passed away. It served as a location for
<p>
funerals and wakes of sorts.
    <em>In the rock, they rest.</em>
 
</p>
This would explain why the Writer of this Age did their best to make it as
<p>
geologically and meteorologically stable as possible. It also explains the
    <em>Yahvo receive their souls."</em>
very minimal amount of wear and tear the Age has gone through despite being
</p>
here for millennia.
<p>
 
    Additionally, Nev'yn, being his usual industrious self, has been perusing,
<strong><u>June 14th, 2017</u></strong>
    organizing, and cataloging the stacks of books in the library on Teshafee
 
    and has found a book of commentary for this Age. Korov'ev was able to
So many projects, so little time! I do like to come back here quite often
    translate a good portion of that as well.
for the peace and quiet. You can feel the history and reverence that
</p>
surrounded this relatively simple Age.
<p>
 
    Given the above quote from the plaque and the commentary, it seems Tsahvahn
An Age to remember those who are gone. It makes me think of my grandfather
    Veelay was used as an Age to memorialize and remember those of the Ronay,
Raymond, who passed away just several months ago. I like to think he would
    and later the D'ni, who had passed away. It served as a location for
have loved to see this.
    funerals and wakes of sorts.
 
</p>
I also think about quite a few of the explorers I've known over the years
<p>
who have passed on. So many good people taken far too soon.
    This would explain why the Writer of this Age did their best to make it as
 
    geologically and meteorologically stable as possible. It also explains the
Perhaps Veelay could be used to honor them as well, as the Ronay and D'ni
    very minimal amount of wear and tear the Age has gone through despite being
once did...
    here for millennia.
 
</p>
<strong><u>August 21st, 2017</u></strong>
<p>
 
    <strong><u>June 14th, 2017</u></strong>
After speaking with Tai'lahr, we've both agreed that using this Age as a
</p>
memorial to those explorers who are no longer with us would be a fitting
<p>
extension of the memorial in the Kahlo Pub.
    So many projects, so little time! I do like to come back here quite often
 
    for the peace and quiet. You can feel the history and reverence that
Tai has been kind enough to gather information about each of the names on
    surrounded this relatively simple Age.
that memorial, and I've decided to incorporate all of it into hand-written
</p>
journals that can be located on the pedestals at the top of the main
<p>
structure.
    An Age to remember those who are gone. It makes me think of my grandfather
 
    Raymond, who passed away just several months ago. I like to think he would
Those just coming to the cavern can read about those who have helped us
    have loved to see this.
restore it . . . who left their mark on our little community of explorers
</p>
and touched our lives forever.
<p>
 
    I also think about quite a few of the explorers I've known over the years
I'm hoping this will be a fitting tribute to all of them.
    who have passed on. So many good people taken far too soon.
 
</p>
<strong><u>October 6th, 2017</u></strong>
<p>
 
    Perhaps Veelay could be used to honor them as well, as the Ronay and D'ni
I return to Veelay Tsahvahn with mixed emotions. My grandmother passed away
    once did...
just a few days ago, so the meaning of this Age continues to grow for me as
</p>
we make it ready for the general public.
<p>
 
    <strong><u>August 21st, 2017</u></strong>
<strong><u>November 27th, 2017</u></strong>
</p>
 
<p>
In the midst of the holidays, a thought occurs to me after yet another
    After speaking with Tai'lahr, we've both agreed that using this Age as a
loss. It's amazing how pets can become like a member of the family, and
    memorial to those explorers who are no longer with us would be a fitting
their loss is felt almost as deeply as their human counterparts.
    extension of the memorial in the Kahlo Pub.
 
</p>
In this spirit, I plan to make a small addition to this Age to honor our
<p>
furry companions as well...and for me, one in particular.
    Tai has been kind enough to gather information about each of the names on
 
    that memorial, and I've decided to incorporate all of it into hand-written
Jack the cat . . . we miss you, buddy.
    journals that can be located on the pedestals at the top of the main
 
    structure.
<strong><u>January 9th, 2020</u></strong>
</p>
 
<p>
It's been a while since I last Linked here, but each visit here brings both
    Those just coming to the cavern can read about those who have helped us
somber feelings and a renewed determination for Age restoration and
    restore it . . . who left their mark on our little community of explorers
rebuilding. The journals detailing our late friends have been completed and
    and touched our lives forever.
amended . . . including Tai'lahr, who passed just a couple of month ago.
</p>
She was the driving force behind this whole thing, and for that and more,
<p>
she is truly missed.
    I'm hoping this will be a fitting tribute to all of them.
 
</p>
All that's left now are the usual safety checks . . . a mere formality. I
<p>
truly hope those who come here, especially those who have lost a loved one
    <strong><u>October 6th, 2017</u></strong>
in and out of the cavern, can find peace and serenity when visiting this
</p>
Age, and think upon those who are no longer with us. They will not be
<p>
forgotten.
    I return to Veelay Tsahvahn with mixed emotions. My grandmother passed away
 
    just a few days ago, so the meaning of this Age continues to grow for me as
So long as we remember them, their ending shall never be written.
    we make it ready for the general public.
 
</p>
<strong><u>Special Thanks</u></strong>
<p>
 
    <strong><u>November 27th, 2017</u></strong>
Rhee for the original design concept
</p>
 
<p>
Nev'yn for additional design concepts
    In the midst of the holidays, a thought occurs to me after yet another
 
    loss. It's amazing how pets can become like a member of the family, and
Tai'lahr for putting together the explorers' memorial, putting stories to
    their loss is felt almost as deeply as their human counterparts.
the names from the Kahlo Pub, and for being an all-around wonderful person.
</p>
We miss you, Tai.
<p>
 
    In this spirit, I plan to make a small addition to this Age to honor our
Florian "Mystler" Meißner for his incredibly beautiful musical score,
    furry companions as well...and for me, one in particular.
"House of Reminiscence".
</p>
 
<p>
aqua, Hoikas, Deledrius and EmorDniLap for beta testing the Age and giving
    Jack the cat . . . we miss you, buddy.
excellent feedback.
</p>
 
<p>
Textures courtesy of Cyan, Inc. and Textures.com. And of course, to all the
    <strong><u>January 9th, 2020</u></strong>
explorers who have passed away: Thank you for making our lives so much
</p>
brighter while you were with us!
<p>
 
    It's been a while since I last Linked here, but each visit here brings both
    somber feelings and a renewed determination for Age restoration and
    rebuilding. The journals detailing our late friends have been completed and
    amended . . . including Tai'lahr, who passed just a couple of month ago.
    She was the driving force behind this whole thing, and for that and more,
    she is truly missed.
</p>
<p>
    All that's left now are the usual safety checks . . . a mere formality. I
    truly hope those who come here, especially those who have lost a loved one
    in and out of the cavern, can find peace and serenity when visiting this
    Age, and think upon those who are no longer with us. They will not be
    forgotten.
</p>
<p>
    So long as we remember them, their ending shall never be written.
</p>
<p>
    <strong><u>Special Thanks</u></strong>
</p>
<p>
    Rhee for the original design concept
</p>
<p>
    Nev'yn for additional design concepts
</p>
<p>
    Tai'lahr for putting together the explorers' memorial, putting stories to
    the names from the Kahlo Pub, and for being an all-around wonderful person.
    We miss you, Tai.
</p>
<p>
    Florian "Mystler" Meißner for his incredibly beautiful musical score,
    "House of Reminiscence".
</p>
<p>
    aqua, Hoikas, Deledrius and EmorDniLap for beta testing the Age and giving
    excellent feedback.
</p>
<p>
    Textures courtesy of Cyan, Inc. and Textures.com. And of course, to all the
    explorers who have passed away: Thank you for making our lives so much
    brighter while you were with us!
</p>


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Patrick Dulebohn, Veelay Tsahvahn journal
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Location Veelay Tsahvahn
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After taking some time investigating the new library, we came across a Linking Book to the Age of Veelay Tsahvahn, or "immortal soul" in D'ni.

While we still have to find documentation about this Age, upon first Linking in, we were amazed by how well it had held up compared to most other D'ni Ages we've visited. There was barely any structural damage or heavy wear and tear due to the elements.

We've sent some samples back to our team for carbon dating, so we'll see just how old this Age is.

February 20th, 2017

Incredible! Preliminary testing shows that this Age could predate the exodus to the D'ni cavern, meaning it may very well have come from Garternay! If further testing holds true, Veelay Tsahvahn could very well have been Written nearly 12,000 years ago.

As it stands, the structures here are not made of the signature nara usually found in D'ni architecture, which also may hint at a very early life for this Age. Nevertheless, the structures here have held up very well.

The skies have remained clear and pristine, showing off many celestial bodies in the sky as well as some beautiful aurora. There's also evidence that this particular side of the planet stays in perpetual twilight, further keeping the structures from degrading. This Age was indeed Written to last, but for what reason?

March 9th, 2017

Some progress on figuring out this Age.

Korov'ev has translated the plaque just in front of the tree when first Linking in. It appears to be a prayer first discovered by Richard Watson years ago.

It reads:

"In the rock, they lived.

In the rock, they rest.

Yahvo receive their souls."

Additionally, Nev'yn, being his usual industrious self, has been perusing, organizing, and cataloging the stacks of books in the library on Teshafee and has found a book of commentary for this Age. Korov'ev was able to translate a good portion of that as well.

Given the above quote from the plaque and the commentary, it seems Tsahvahn Veelay was used as an Age to memorialize and remember those of the Ronay, and later the D'ni, who had passed away. It served as a location for funerals and wakes of sorts.

This would explain why the Writer of this Age did their best to make it as geologically and meteorologically stable as possible. It also explains the very minimal amount of wear and tear the Age has gone through despite being here for millennia.

June 14th, 2017

So many projects, so little time! I do like to come back here quite often for the peace and quiet. You can feel the history and reverence that surrounded this relatively simple Age.

An Age to remember those who are gone. It makes me think of my grandfather Raymond, who passed away just several months ago. I like to think he would have loved to see this.

I also think about quite a few of the explorers I've known over the years who have passed on. So many good people taken far too soon.

Perhaps Veelay could be used to honor them as well, as the Ronay and D'ni once did...

August 21st, 2017

After speaking with Tai'lahr, we've both agreed that using this Age as a memorial to those explorers who are no longer with us would be a fitting extension of the memorial in the Kahlo Pub.

Tai has been kind enough to gather information about each of the names on that memorial, and I've decided to incorporate all of it into hand-written journals that can be located on the pedestals at the top of the main structure.

Those just coming to the cavern can read about those who have helped us restore it . . . who left their mark on our little community of explorers and touched our lives forever.

I'm hoping this will be a fitting tribute to all of them.

October 6th, 2017

I return to Veelay Tsahvahn with mixed emotions. My grandmother passed away just a few days ago, so the meaning of this Age continues to grow for me as we make it ready for the general public.

November 27th, 2017

In the midst of the holidays, a thought occurs to me after yet another loss. It's amazing how pets can become like a member of the family, and their loss is felt almost as deeply as their human counterparts.

In this spirit, I plan to make a small addition to this Age to honor our furry companions as well...and for me, one in particular.

Jack the cat . . . we miss you, buddy.

January 9th, 2020

It's been a while since I last Linked here, but each visit here brings both somber feelings and a renewed determination for Age restoration and rebuilding. The journals detailing our late friends have been completed and amended . . . including Tai'lahr, who passed just a couple of month ago. She was the driving force behind this whole thing, and for that and more, she is truly missed.

All that's left now are the usual safety checks . . . a mere formality. I truly hope those who come here, especially those who have lost a loved one in and out of the cavern, can find peace and serenity when visiting this Age, and think upon those who are no longer with us. They will not be forgotten.

So long as we remember them, their ending shall never be written.

Special Thanks

Rhee for the original design concept

Nev'yn for additional design concepts

Tai'lahr for putting together the explorers' memorial, putting stories to the names from the Kahlo Pub, and for being an all-around wonderful person. We miss you, Tai.

Florian "Mystler" Meißner for his incredibly beautiful musical score, "House of Reminiscence".

aqua, Hoikas, Deledrius and EmorDniLap for beta testing the Age and giving excellent feedback.

Textures courtesy of Cyan, Inc. and Textures.com. And of course, to all the explorers who have passed away: Thank you for making our lives so much brighter while you were with us!