Arposandra

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Arposandra is a hidden city, and very little information is currently known about it. When translated from the gnome language, it means "Stone City." It was founded late in the Fourth Age by the gnome Glouphrie after he was banished from the Gnome Stronghold by King Healthorg after he covered up the death of the silver Spirit Tree Argento.

Recent Actions

For over two hundred years, Glouphrie dissapeared, leaving only a vague rumor that he had hidden himself and founded a city. For some time Arposandra and Glouphrie were forgotten, with only the oldest and wisest of gnomes (such as Hazelmere)still having any knowledge of them. However, recent events have been linked to the hidden city, and some believe they are in the process of launching an offensive on Gielinor.

Possible Attempt at the Destruction of the Grand Tree

Some time ago, The Grand Tree, the gnomes' most proud symbol, began to whither. King Narnode Shareen began an investigation with the aid of a gnome mage named Hazelmere. Although they could not identify the reason for the tree's sudden disease, the head advisor of the gnomes, Glough, turned in a human named Charlie, claiming that he was the cause of the Tree's affliction. Soon after, an adventurer arrived, and discovered that the cause of the disease was actually a Daconia Stone hidden in the roots of the tree by Glough himself. It was also revealed that Glough had gained the ability to summon demons.

Futhermore, it was discovered that Glough had hired many humans as workers in a Shipyard in eastern Karamja. These workers were unknowingly constructing a fleet of hundreds of war-ships that would be used to invade Misthalin, Asgarnia, and Kandarin. The operation was closed, and only one ship is known to have ever left the shipyard; the Lady Zay, which was captured by a pirate named Captain Bentley. The ship is currently docked at Pirates' Cove, a very small island found in the northern Fremennik Province.

Glough was removed from power, but his anti-human beliefs did not falter. Whether or not he was assisting Arposandra is unknown, although evidence suggests he may have been working under Glouphrie's orders.

Possible Alliegiance with the Monkeys of Ape Atoll

Glough's anti-human beliefs continued even after his fall from grace in the gnome world. In secret, he and several other gnomes began negotiating some type allaince with the monkeys of Ape Atoll. Given that the monkeys are unlikely to make an alliance with a very small group of gnomes, this further supports the theory that Glough is working for a larger group; most likely Arposandra.

The Infiltration of the Tree Gnome Stronghold (Eyes of Glouphrie Storyline)

Recently, six "cute creatures" appeared in the Tree Gnome Stronghold. None knew where they had come from, but their seemingly harmless nature and loveable appearance made them ideal pets for some of the Gnome Stronghold's more important gnomes.

Shortly after this event, an adventurer visited a gnome wizard by the name of Brimstail. Brimstail had discovered a broken machine in the caves beneath the Stronghold, which he believed to have been constructed by Oaknock the Engineer many years before with the aid of elven technology. Together, they rebuilt the machine, which they realized had been designed to dispel illusionary magic. When activated, it revealed the cute creatures to actually be Evil creatures, sent by Glouphrie to monitor the city.

The creatures had been placed in key points in the Gnome Stronghold, such as near the tortoise pen, in the throne room of King Narnode Shareen, and at the stronghold's main gate. From these points it was possible for the Glouphrie to see all of the key military, political, and economic activity in the stronghold, as well as scout the area's overall layout. The creatures were soon dispatched by the adventurer, but Glouphrie had already gathered very important information.

A Spy in the Tree Gnome Village

Soon after the events at the Tree Gnome Stronghold, the adventurer that repaired Brimstail's machine discovered that the Tree Gnome Village had also been infiltrated. King Bolren, the ruler of the village, had taken one in as a pet, and refused to believe that it was anything but a harmless pet. The adventurer dispelled the illusions using an old machine built by Yewnock, the son of Oaknock. King Bolren, after realizing the truth of the adventurer's words, had the creature killed and sent the adventurer in pursuit of a gnome explorer who was seeking the location of Arposandra.

Involvement with the Red Axe

Far away, in the dwarven capital city of Keldagrim, Arposandra has also become involved. Secretly, Hreidmar, the director of the The Red Axe, has began development upon an army of chaos dwarves. Several gnome amabassadors recently travelled to Keldagrim, claiming to be from the Grand Tree. In actuality, they were visiting the city to investigate the Red Axe's progress on the military. It is believe that these soldiers will be used as soldiers in the Arposandran army.

Experimentation

Arposandra has been performing a massive operation in a cliff range west of Castle Wars. Here it is believed the city is hidden underground. Somehow, the gnomes of Arposandra have begun dangerous manufacturing and experimentation operations involving the Anima Mundi, the life force in all things.

Biological experimentation has resulted in the creation of warped terrorbirds and warped tortoises. These creatures are far more aggressive and powerful than their natural counterparts, and posses side-effects such as additional growths and abilities. Most troubling of these side-effects, however, is the boosted intelligence of the subjects. Terrorbirds subjected to these experiments are capable of human speech, and the mass production of these creatures seems to already be underway.

The city's large manufacturing facilities have produced huge amounts of waste, which takes the form of a sticky, poisonous liquid known to contain explosive chemical compounds. The city has been unable to dispose of this liquid safely, and instead has begun to pump it onto the surface. This waste has collected in southern Isafdar and is referred to by the unknowing elves as the Poison Waste. It has begun to eat away at the forest, and each year the swamp claims more land. It is hear that the mourners have falsely claimed that the plague of West Ardougne originated.

The Torn Page

The only other mention of Arposandra is on an Ancient page that can be found in the Ancient Cavern beneath Baxtorian Falls. The page is but a brief sentance in gnomish. A direct translation has yet to be made, but its mention of Arposandra is clear.

It has been partially translated as follows:

Laufata ki Glough ki The Grand Tree (Ta Quir Priw) Undo eso, Tolly, gnomo kar is Glough hamo sarko pro Arposandra Qua!