Black Isle - Revision history

Noctifer at 14:10, 5 September 2026

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, [[Theodore Coldberg\|Admiral Theodore Coldberg]] returned in victory to [[Leeward]], only to see the entire island fall to the [[Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle and, even earlier, Ylargebad Island, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, [[Theodore Coldberg\|Admiral Theodore Coldberg]] returned in victory to [[Leeward]], only to see the entire island fall to the [[Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.

Noctifer at 03:13, 22 August 2026

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	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.
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WikiSysop at 16:12, 25 April 2015

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, [[Theodore Coldberg\|Admiral Theodore Coldberg]] returned in victory to [[Leeward]], only to see the entire island fall to [[~~the~~ Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, [[Theodore Coldberg\|Admiral Theodore Coldberg]] returned in victory to [[Leeward]], only to see the entire island fall to the [[Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.
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Noctifer at 12:33, 18 July 2014

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, [[Theodore Coldberg\|Admiral Theodore Coldberg]] returned in victory to [[Leeward]], only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.

WikiSysop at 18:34, 9 December 2011

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[~~Maroshian~~ Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshan Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.

WikiSysop at 16:58, 11 March 2011

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WikiSysop at 17:40, 14 June 2010

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WikiSysop at 20:28, 11 March 2010

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in [[~~the~~ Pirate Sea]] and [[~~the~~ Maroshian Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in the [[Pirate Sea]] and the [[Maroshian Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.

WikiSysop at 20:17, 11 March 2010

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	The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in [[the Pirate Sea]] and [[the Maroshian Sea]]. During [[the ~~Great~~ War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].		The Black Isle, formerly Steelgate Isle, was the headquarters for the Koramian navy in the closing centuries of the Third Age of Man and represented Koramia's indomitable power in [[the Pirate Sea]] and [[the Maroshian Sea]]. During [[the Mage War]], the island's forces were constantly a thorn in the side of Imperial naval supply lines, becoming privateers when the island's fortifications at Leeward were taken by Imperial forces. At the conclusion of the war and victory over the Mage-King, Admiral Theodore Coldberg returned in victory to Leeward, only to see the entire island fall to [[the Crimson Plague]].

	Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.		Now called the Black Isle, those few who dare to sail within sight of the island report strange mists on the oceans, eerie lights along shore and great tattered warships still patrolling her waters helmed by unseen crew.

WikiSysop at 22:09, 29 December 2009

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