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 nearer portals to connect to ones far away. nearer portals to connect to ones far away.
  
-Throughout history, arcane scholars have drawn correlaries between the twenty+Each portal is a horizontal region thirty feet in diameter.  While the portal 
 +itself is invisible, each location has been marked by a ring of stones -- three 
 +of which contain indents to house an activation gem. 
 + 
 +Throughout history, arcane scholars have drawn corollaries between the twenty
 portals and the [[twenty worlds]], and some have claimed that each of the portals and the [[twenty worlds]], and some have claimed that each of the
 [[twenty worlds]] has its own set of twenty portals. Oftentimes, the three [[twenty worlds]] has its own set of twenty portals. Oftentimes, the three
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 These portals are strongly tied to the [[Great Map]] and become disconnected if These portals are strongly tied to the [[Great Map]] and become disconnected if
 the map is dispersed -- which has happened at least twice (most recently in the the map is dispersed -- which has happened at least twice (most recently in the
-year 1105).+year 1105).  When this occurs, the portals will (eventually) reform at new 
 +locations.  However, in their natural state, they are difficult to see and can 
 +remain undiscovered for years, decades, or centuries.
  
-Currently, the wizard [[Kevin Arcana]] has obtained total control over the +In recent history, the wizard [[Kevin Arcana]] discovered the location of the 
-twenty portals, but is allowing their use by anyone who can pay 150 gold pieces +portals and managed to perform some kind of epic ritual to limit their use. 
-to purchase a one-use key gem.  These gems are pre-programmed with a particular +He presented his work to the [[council|Council of Wizards]] in their final 
-path -- taking the travelers (at least briefly) to each of the intermediate +meeting in March of 1109.
-destinations.+
  
-One unexplained((see "V2" campaign)) side effect of travel through the portals +From that point until the year 1126, the portals could be used by anyone -- but 
-is a significant (though fleeting) experience of pain.  Many have speculated +only if they bought a special one-use key gem (which typically sold for around 
-as to the cause or reason for this side effect, but nobody has satisfactorily +150 gold pieces).  These gems were pre-programmed with a particular path -- 
-explained it -- and Kevin Arcana is suspiciously quiet on the subject.+taking the travelers (at least briefly) to each of the intermediate 
 +destinations.  During this time, travelers experienced a significant (though fleeting) flash 
 +of pain whenever they used the portals.  This was because of a secret deal that 
 +Kevin had made with the Demon King of Pain, [[Gkîlarzzá]].  Once the demon was 
 +defeated and Kevin killed, this effect stopped.
  
-=== Effects on Teleportation ===+Now the portals can be used by anyone with a key gem -- which can be purchased 
 +at any decent magic shop.  Prices vary -- but are usually between 25 and 100 
 +gold pieces (depending on the destination).
  
-There are three spells affected by Kevin Arcana's control of the Twenty Portals: +Unlike during Kevin Arcana's time, the new generation of key gems only allow 
-//Teleportation Circle// (5th level conjuration), //Teleport// (7th level conjuration), +for "one hop" travel.  Thus, to travel long distances often requires multiple 
-and //Word of Recall// (6th level conjuration).+gems.
  
-Each spell is limited in the same way: Any attempt to use the spell over a long range  +In addition, the portals act as permanent //Teleportation Circles// (per the 5th 
-will be "short-circuited" by the portal network.  Instead of arriving at the intended +level conjuration spell).  Wizards can record the sigil sequence for a given portal 
-destination, the caster will instead arrive at the nearest portal.  Note that the pain  +in their spellbook by examining it with //Detect Magic//, //See Invisibility// or 
-effect appears to be //more significant// when this "short-circuit" occurs.+a similar spell.
  
 === Significant portal locations === === Significant portal locations ===
-  * [[Rota_city|The city of Rota]] +  * [[Rota|Near the city of Rota]] 
-  * [[Neroth]], Kevin Arcana's home+  * [[Neroth]], Kevin Arcana's (former) home in Southern Rota
   * [[Spindrift|The Spindrift Isles]] (Eastern Lendore)   * [[Spindrift|The Spindrift Isles]] (Eastern Lendore)
-  * Midway between [[Edric_city|The city-state of Edric]] and [[Hookridge]]+  * [[Backbone]]: Midway between [[Edric_city|The city-state of Edric]] and [[Hookridge]]
   * [[Lowland]]   * [[Lowland]]
-  * [[Larinday]]+  * [[Kinander]]
   * [[Blanan]]   * [[Blanan]]
   * [[Mosaî]], "The Hidden Empire"   * [[Mosaî]], "The Hidden Empire"
   * [[Arela]]   * [[Arela]]
   * The [["Wall Islands"]]   * The [["Wall Islands"]]
 +
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