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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[:category:guarded\|guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[:category:corrupting\|corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref><ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[:category:guarded\|guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[:category:corrupting\|corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref><ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref><ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>
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	*[[Vhar]], outlander peddler and [[thief]], husband of Leith<ref>ToDS p. 48</ref>		*[[Vhar]], outlander peddler and [[thief]], husband of Leith<ref>ToDS p. 48</ref>
	*[[Welse]], the original [[weaver]] of the Cloth<ref name="The Weaver's Pride">[[The Weaver's Pride]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 251-265</ref>		*[[Welse]], the original [[weaver]] of the Cloth<ref name="The Weaver's Pride">[[The Weaver's Pride]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 251-265</ref>
	*Various [[lycanthrope]]s and [[undead]]<ref name=ToDS p. 89>ToDS p. 89</ref>		*Various [[lycanthrope]]s and [[undead]]<ref name="ToDS p. 89">ToDS p. 89</ref>

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

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	In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>		In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>

	The various evil creatures stored within the Gathering Cloth met their end with its destruction.		The various evil creatures stored within the Gathering Cloth also met their end with its destruction.

	==Imprisoned Beings==		==Imprisoned Beings==

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	In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>		In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>

			The various evil creatures stored within the Gathering Cloth met their end with its destruction.

	==Imprisoned Beings==		==Imprisoned Beings==

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			With Jon's coming of age, Morgoth had waited seventeen years ([[735 BC]]<ref>DoD p. 17</ref>) before he was fully able to fully manipulate his son. Casting the Guardians as [[liar]]s and [[deceiver]]s, Morgoth [[manipulated]] Jon into freeing him. Portraying himself as a benign father figure and [[teacher]], Morgoth persuaded an [[oath]] of [[loyalty]] from his son, with the implicit threat of doom to his loved ones, especially [[Sondra]], weighing deeply upon Jonathan's heart.<ref>ToDS p. 212-217</ref> One of Jonathan's first tasks was the [[murder]] of [[Brother Leo]] when Leo approached their [[lair]]. Jon went through with the act, albeit tearfully.<ref name="ToDS p. 241">ToDS p. 241</ref>

			Beyond the [[corruption]] of Jon, Morgoth set about gathering strength and recruiting allies (or perhaps, pawns.) He accomplished the former through [[energy draining\|draining]] as the life from [[goblin]]s and [[human]]s alike. Morgoth gained [[minion]]s through animated his [[dead]] [[victim]]s.<ref>ToDS p. 207-210, 243-244, 283-284</ref> In addition, he [[seduced]] and [[tempted]] [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]]<ref name="ToDS p. 227-230">ToDS p. 227-230</ref>, a [[lycanthrope]], and through her, [[manipulated]] her pack.<ref name="ToDS p. 242-243">ToDS p. 242-243</ref>

			Morgoth's loyalties ultimately were with the other lost souls in the Tapestry (for whom he intended to free<ref name="ToDS p. 252-253">ToDS p. 252-253</ref>) and to his progeny (so long as they served him). Like [[the Gentleman Caller]], Morgoth intended to act as a [[breeder]] of his children, producing a [[family]] of mystically endowed servants to enforce his will. Unusual for a [[tyrant]], Morgoth was quite accommodating in granting Jon's favors when asked.<ref name="ToDS p. 290-291">ToDS p. 290=291</ref> Morgoth was even forgiving despite Jon's attempts at [[rebellion]].<ref name="ToDS p. 282, 284">ToDS p. 282, 284</ref> With his other pawns, such as Maeve<ref name="ToDS p. 250">ToDS p. 250</ref> or [[Dirca]]<ref name="ToDS p. 275">ToDS p. 275</ref>, Morgoth was more willing to toss aside.

			===Destruction of the Cloth===
			With Jonathan at his side, Morgoth engineered two [[attack]]s upon the Guardians' monastery, hellbent on retrieving the Tapestry. The first attack, utilizing Maeve's pack of [[werewolves]], failed.<ref name="ToDS p. 250-260">ToDS p. 250-260</ref>

			In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>

	==Imprisoned Beings==		==Imprisoned Beings==

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[~~ycanthrope~~]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	==History==		==History==
			===Creation===
	The [[silk]] for the Gathering Cloth was found by [[Skya]] in the [[Nightmare Lands]] and collected by her fellow [[Abber Nomads]].<ref>ToDS p.1-5</ref> The Abber Nomads traded the vast majority of it away to [[Welse]], a [[Nova Vaasan]] [[weaver]] in [[Arbora]]. He wove the silk into the Cloth and [[prideful]ly hung it in his shop. Despite numerous offers to buy it, two theft attempts, the loss of his son [[Moro]], and the begging of his wife [[Ronae]] to get rid of it, he refused. After the Tapestry was finally stolen, Welse [[murdered]] his other son [[Geryn]] for the role he played in its theft. When Welse confronted the thief in [[Egertus]], the thief simply handed it over to Welse with but a cryptic warning. Welse heeded not the warning, and the Cloth claimed him as its third victim.<ref name="The Weaver's Pride">[[The Weaver's Pride]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 251-265</ref> After this event, the thief reclaimed the Cloth, and it [[disappeared]], its whereabouts the subject of [[myth]] and [[legend]].<ref>[[ToDS p. 6</ref>		The [[silk]] for the Gathering Cloth was found by [[Skya]] in the [[Nightmare Lands]] and collected by her fellow [[Abber Nomads]].<ref>ToDS p.1-5</ref> The Abber Nomads traded the vast majority of it away to [[Welse]], a [[Nova Vaasan]] [[weaver]] in [[Arbora]]. He wove the silk into the Cloth and [[prideful]ly hung it in his shop. Despite numerous offers to buy it, two theft attempts, the loss of his son [[Moro]], and the begging of his wife [[Ronae]] to get rid of it, he refused. After the Tapestry was finally stolen, Welse [[murdered]] his other son [[Geryn]] for the role he played in its theft. When Welse confronted the thief in [[Egertus]], the thief simply handed it over to Welse with but a cryptic warning. Welse heeded not the warning, and the Cloth claimed him as its third victim.<ref name="The Weaver's Pride">[[The Weaver's Pride]], [[Tales of Ravenloft]] p. 251-265</ref> After this event, the thief reclaimed the Cloth, and it [[disappeared]], its whereabouts the subject of [[myth]] and [[legend]].<ref>[[ToDS p. 6</ref>

	According to some [[tale]]s, a [[warlock]] sought it out to imprison his enemies, paying a small fortune to buy it. Yet, as the wages of sin weighed upon his soul and he felt drawn to it, the warlock payed a fortune to get rid of it that was ten times larger than what he had purchased it for.<ref>ToDS p. 34</ref>		According to some [[tale]]s, a [[warlock]] sought it out to imprison his enemies, paying a small fortune to buy it. Yet, as the wages of sin weighed upon his soul and he felt drawn to it, the warlock payed a fortune to get rid of it that was ten times larger than what he had purchased it for.<ref>ToDS p. 34</ref>

	Regardless of whatever happened to it prior, the Cloth eventually ended up in the hands of the Guardians. The Guardians of that type were many and powerful<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref>, yet perhaps a little less [[wise]]. They venerated, even [[worshiped]] the Cloth. This changed when a powerful [[wizard]]<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> named Morgoth upon the orders of his master. Morgoth made it to the Cloth, but he could neither penetrate its magical protections nor protect himself from it.<ref>ToDS p. 211</ref> Yet, at least according to Morgoth's testimony, it took him two days to find a way to free all the prisoners of the Cloth. Morgoth and the other freed souls brought the attack the Guardians and the wards that bound them inside the monastery.The Guardians prevailed<ref>ToDS p. 212</ref>, but at great cost. Only three of the youngest survived, one of which ([[Mattas]]) was still in the Order in the timeline of the [[Tapestry of Dark Souls novel]].<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> A [[prophecy]] was given, that the Tapestry will be undone by ''corruption from within'', the "corruption" of love.		===The Cloth Resurfaces===
			Regardless of whatever happened to it prior, the Cloth eventually ended up in the hands of the Guardians. The Guardians of that type were many and powerful<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref>, yet perhaps a little less [[wise]]. They venerated, even [[worshiped]] the Cloth. This changed when a powerful [[wizard]]<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> named Morgoth upon the orders of his master. Morgoth made it to the Cloth, but he could neither penetrate its magical protections nor protect himself from it.<ref>ToDS p. 211</ref> Yet, at least according to Morgoth's testimony, it took him only two days to find a way to free all the prisoners of the Cloth. Morgoth and the other freed souls brought the attack the Guardians and the wards that bound them inside the monastery.The Guardians prevailed<ref>ToDS p. 212</ref>, but at great cost. Only three of the youngest survived, one of which ([[Mattas]]) was still in the Order in the timeline of the [[Tapestry of Dark Souls novel]].<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> A [[prophecy]] was given, that the Tapestry will be undone by ''corruption from within'', the "corruption" of love.

	The disaster brought the surviving [[monastic]]s to move to a place remote, to [[Markovia]]. They passed through [[Linde]] near the bordering side of [[Tepest]], staying a night at [[the Nocturne]], before moving onto Markovia. There they resided in seclusion within the [[warded]], fortified [[monastery in Markovia]].<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref> A handful of others would join them in time, coming at the behest of the Calling. Meanwhile, in nearby [[Tepest]], the Cloth became woven into local beliefs about the [[afterlife]], that the Tapestry somehow cleansed the world beyond as as a paradise after death.<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref>		The disaster brought the surviving [[monastic]]s to move to a place remote, to [[Markovia]]. They passed through [[Linde]] near the bordering side of [[Tepest]], staying a night at [[the Nocturne]], before moving onto Markovia. There they resided in seclusion within the [[warded]], fortified [[monastery in Markovia]].<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref> A handful of others would join them in time, coming at the behest of the Calling. Meanwhile, in nearby [[Tepest]], the Cloth became woven into local beliefs about the [[afterlife]], that the Tapestry somehow cleansed the world beyond as as a paradise after death.<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref>

	In [[717 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17 places the events of the Tapestry's destruction at [[735 BC]]. [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)]] is 17 at the time, which would make 717 BC the year of conception</ref> Morgoth called the [[outlander]]s [[Vhar]] and [[Leith]] from their homeworld to [[Markovia]], depositing near the [[Monastery in Markovia]].		===The Story of Leith and Vhar===
			In [[717 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17 places the events of the Tapestry's destruction at [[735 BC]]. [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)]] is 17 at the time, which would make 717 BC the year of conception</ref> Morgoth called the [[outlander]]s [[Vhar]] and [[Leith]] from their homeworld to [[Markovia]], depositing near the [[Monastery in Markovia]]. Lost, they approached the monastery and received shelter from the Guardians. Though they were given shelter, Vhar roused his wife early and bade both of them to flee the monastery for their lives.<ref>ToDS 9-23</ref> In reality, he had become ensnared by the [[corrupting]] qualities of the Tapestry. He had stolen it, concealed the [[treachery]] from his wife<ref>ToDS p. 30-33</ref>, and even stabbed a monk to death on his way out.<ref>ToDS p. 49</ref>

			The couple fled over the border to [[Linde]], a hamlet in [[Tepest]]. At [[the Nocturne]] [[inn]], they met [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]], [[Ivar (of Tepest)]], [[Dirca]], and [[Andor Merriwite]]. Vhar became [[inebriated]] and spilled the beans about his [[transgression]] to the other people in [[the Nocturne]] inn. Leith discovered the Tapestry, which almost convinced her to [[murder]] her husband to escape him and keep it. However, she resisted the compulsion enough merely to try to leave with it. However, the Tapestry [[captured]] Vhar and [[imprisoned]] him inside it with the other [[transgressor]]s, trapping Vhar in a horrible state neither truly alive nor dead.

			Th taking of her husband [[horrified]] Leith and disillusioned her from the Tapestry. She left with haste to return to the monastery in Markovia.<ref>ToDS p. 26-42</ref> From there, a long series of events triggered, ending with Leith being [[victimized]] twice in unconnected ways. Maeve [[infected]] Leith with [[lycanthropy]], and Morgoth reached through the Tapestry to impregnate her. With the assistants of the Guardians, Leith gave birth to [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)\|Jonathan]] in [[718 BC]]. Shortly thereafter, she surrendered herself to the Cloth to escape falling under Maeve's domination.

			The Guardians raised Jonathan as one of their own. They taught him a number of skills, the practice of [[wizardry]] among them.<ref>ToDS 112-119</ref> At the age of 17<ref>ToDS p. 117</ref>, Jon exerted his independence by withdrawing from the monastery and coming to live in the town of Linde.<ref>ToDS p.149-151</ref> Unknown to anyone but Morgoth himself, his [[manipulation]] of Jonathan had already begun.<ref>ToDS p. 112, 139, 149</ref>

			===Morgoth's Scheme===

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]] and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[ycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[ycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>
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	According to some [[tale]]s, a [[warlock]] sought it out to imprison his enemies, paying a small fortune to buy it. Yet, as the wages of sin weighed upon his soul and he felt drawn to it, the warlock payed a fortune to get rid of it that was ten times larger than what he had purchased it for.<ref>ToDS p. 34</ref>		According to some [[tale]]s, a [[warlock]] sought it out to imprison his enemies, paying a small fortune to buy it. Yet, as the wages of sin weighed upon his soul and he felt drawn to it, the warlock payed a fortune to get rid of it that was ten times larger than what he had purchased it for.<ref>ToDS p. 34</ref>

	Regardless of whatever happened to it prior, the Cloth eventually ended up in the hands of the Guardians. The Guardians of that type were many and powerful<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref>, yet perhaps a little less [[wise]]. They venerated, even [[worshiped]] the Cloth. This changed when a powerful [[wizard]]<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> named Morgoth upon the orders of his master. Morgoth made it to the Cloth, but he could neither penetrate its magical protections nor protect himself from it.<ref>ToDS p. 211</ref> Yet, at least according to Morgoth's testimony, it took him two days to find a way to free all the prisoners of the Cloth. Morgoth and the other freed souls brought the attack the Guardians and the wards that bound them inside the monastery.The Guardians prevailed<ref>ToDS p. 212</ref>, but at great cost. Only three of the youngest survived, one of which ([[Mattas]]) was still in the Order in the timeline of the [[Tapestry of Dark Souls novel]].<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref>		Regardless of whatever happened to it prior, the Cloth eventually ended up in the hands of the Guardians. The Guardians of that type were many and powerful<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref>, yet perhaps a little less [[wise]]. They venerated, even [[worshiped]] the Cloth. This changed when a powerful [[wizard]]<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> named Morgoth upon the orders of his master. Morgoth made it to the Cloth, but he could neither penetrate its magical protections nor protect himself from it.<ref>ToDS p. 211</ref> Yet, at least according to Morgoth's testimony, it took him two days to find a way to free all the prisoners of the Cloth. Morgoth and the other freed souls brought the attack the Guardians and the wards that bound them inside the monastery.The Guardians prevailed<ref>ToDS p. 212</ref>, but at great cost. Only three of the youngest survived, one of which ([[Mattas]]) was still in the Order in the timeline of the [[Tapestry of Dark Souls novel]].<ref name="ToDS p. 90-91">ToDS p. 90-91</ref> A [[prophecy]] was given, that the Tapestry will be undone by ''corruption from within'', the "corruption" of love.

			The disaster brought the surviving [[monastic]]s to move to a place remote, to [[Markovia]]. They passed through [[Linde]] near the bordering side of [[Tepest]], staying a night at [[the Nocturne]], before moving onto Markovia. There they resided in seclusion within the [[warded]], fortified [[monastery in Markovia]].<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref> A handful of others would join them in time, coming at the behest of the Calling. Meanwhile, in nearby [[Tepest]], the Cloth became woven into local beliefs about the [[afterlife]], that the Tapestry somehow cleansed the world beyond as as a paradise after death.<ref name="ToDS p. 34-35">ToDS p. 34-35</ref>

			In [[717 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17 places the events of the Tapestry's destruction at [[735 BC]]. [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)]] is 17 at the time, which would make 717 BC the year of conception</ref> Morgoth called the [[outlander]]s [[Vhar]] and [[Leith]] from their homeworld to [[Markovia]], depositing near the [[Monastery in Markovia]].

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	Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref><ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Also known as "The [[Gathering Cloth]]," the Tapestry of Dark Souls was a fell [[artifact]] [[:category:guarded\|guarded]] by [[Brother Dominic]]and the [[Order of the Guardians]] until its destruction<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref> in [[735 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>. The Cloth served to gather and hold [[Evil]] [[imprisoned]]. Although seemingly a good thing, the Tapestry was itself an object of [[dark desire]] because it imposed a [[:category:corrupting\|corrupting]] effect on everyone nearby. It brought out and enhanced preexisting [[negative emotion]]s and [[sin]]s to the point that those around it entered states of moral degeneration. Moreover, it had such an alluring, [[captivating]] quality that many would [[steal]] and even [[murder]] to possess it. Those who felt [[the Calling]] of [[the Guardians]] were the only exceptions.<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 42">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 42</ref><ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>

	Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>		Beyond mundane [[thieves]] and [[murderer]]s, the Cloth also contained many beings of supernatural evil, such as [[undead]] and [[lycanthrope]]s. Am immensely powerful [[undead]] [[wizard]] {{Spec\|and vampire}}, [[Morgoth]]] was perhaps the most powerful and most evil creature contained within. Yet not every [[soul]] held within the Tapestry deserved to be held in there. At least one soul, that of [[Leith]], had resisted its alluring [[corruption]] yet surrendered herself to it because of the [[curse]] of [[lycanthropy]] she suffered indirectly due to the tainted meddling of the Cloth.<ref>ToDS p. 86</ref> To potential [[victim]]s less willing, the Cloth could enfold itself around them and draw them into its weave.<ref name="ToDS p. 41">[[Tapestry of Dark Souls]] p. 41</ref>
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	===The Story of Leith and Vhar===		===The Story of Leith and Vhar===
	In [[717 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17 places the events of the Tapestry's destruction at [[735 BC]]. [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)]] is 17 at the time, which would make 717 BC the year of conception</ref> Morgoth called the [[outlander]]s [[Vhar]] and [[Leith]] from their homeworld to [[Markovia]], depositing near the [[Monastery in Markovia]]. Lost, they approached the monastery and received shelter from the Guardians. Though they were given shelter, Vhar roused his wife early and bade both of them to flee the monastery for their lives.<ref>ToDS 9-23</ref> In reality, he had become ensnared by the [[corrupting]] qualities of the Tapestry. He had stolen it, concealed the [[treachery]] from his wife<ref>ToDS p. 30-33</ref>, and even stabbed a monk to death on his way out.<ref>ToDS p. 49</ref>		In [[717 BC]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17 places the events of the Tapestry's destruction at [[735 BC]]. [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)]] is 17 at the time, which would make 717 BC the year of conception</ref> Morgoth called the [[outlander]]s [[Vhar]] and [[Leith]] from their homeworld to [[Markovia]], depositing near the [[Monastery in Markovia]]. Lost, they approached the monastery and received shelter from the Guardians. Though they were given shelter, Vhar roused his wife early and bade both of them to flee the monastery for their lives.<ref>ToDS 9-23</ref> In reality, he had become ensnared by the corrupting qualities of the Tapestry. He had stolen it, concealed the [[treachery]] from his wife<ref>ToDS p. 30-33</ref>, and even stabbed a monk to death on his way out.<ref>ToDS p. 49</ref>

	The couple fled over the border to [[Linde]], a hamlet in [[Tepest]]. At [[the Nocturne]] [[inn]], they met [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]], [[Ivar (of Tepest)]], [[Dirca]], and [[Andor Merriwite]]. Vhar became [[inebriated]] and spilled the beans about his [[transgression]] to the other people in [[the Nocturne]] inn. Leith discovered the Tapestry, which almost convinced her to [[murder]] her husband to escape him and keep it. However, she resisted the compulsion enough merely to try to leave with it. However, the Tapestry [[captured]] Vhar and [[imprisoned]] him inside it with the other [[transgressor]]s, trapping Vhar in a horrible state neither truly alive nor dead.		The couple fled over the border to [[Linde]], a hamlet in [[Tepest]]. At [[the Nocturne]] [[inn]], they met [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]], [[Ivar (of Tepest)]], [[Dirca]], and [[Andor Merriwite]]. Vhar became [[inebriated]] and spilled the beans about his [[transgression]] to the other people in [[the Nocturne]] inn. Leith discovered the Tapestry, which almost convinced her to [[murder]] her husband to escape him and keep it. However, she resisted the compulsion enough merely to try to leave with it. However, the Tapestry [[captured]] Vhar and [[imprisoned]] him inside it with the other [[transgressor]]s, trapping Vhar in a horrible state neither truly alive nor dead.

	Th taking of her husband [[horrified]] Leith and disillusioned her from the Tapestry. She left with haste to return to the monastery in Markovia.<ref>ToDS p. 26-42</ref> From there, a long series of events triggered, ending with Leith being [[victimized]] twice in unconnected ways. Maeve [[infected]] Leith with [[lycanthropy]], and Morgoth reached through the Tapestry to impregnate her. With the assistants of the Guardians, Leith gave birth to [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)\|Jonathan]] in [[718 BC]]. Shortly thereafter, she surrendered herself to the Cloth to escape falling under Maeve's domination.		Th taking of her husband horrified Leith and disillusioned her from the Tapestry. She left with haste to return to the monastery in Markovia.<ref>ToDS p. 26-42</ref> From there, a long series of events triggered, ending with Leith being victimized twice in unconnected ways. Maeve [[infected]] Leith with [[lycanthropy]], and Morgoth reached through the Tapestry to impregnate her. With the assistants of the Guardians, Leith gave birth to [[Jonathan (Son of Morgoth)\|Jonathan]] in [[718 BC]]. Shortly thereafter, she surrendered herself to the Cloth to escape falling under Maeve's domination.

	The Guardians raised Jonathan as one of their own. They taught him a number of skills, the practice of [[wizardry]] among them.<ref>ToDS 112-119</ref> At the age of 17<ref>ToDS p. 117</ref>, Jon exerted his independence by withdrawing from the monastery and coming to live in the town of Linde.<ref>ToDS p.149-151</ref> Unknown to anyone but Morgoth himself, his [[manipulation]] of Jonathan had already begun.<ref>ToDS p. 112, 139, 149</ref>		The Guardians raised Jonathan as one of their own. They taught him a number of skills, the practice of [[wizardry]] among them.<ref>ToDS 112-119</ref> At the age of 17<ref>ToDS p. 117</ref>, Jon exerted his independence by withdrawing from the monastery and coming to live in the town of Linde.<ref>ToDS p.149-151</ref> Unknown to anyone but Morgoth himself, his [[manipulation]] of Jonathan had already begun.<ref>ToDS p. 112, 139, 149</ref>
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	With Jon's coming of age, Morgoth had waited seventeen years ([[735 BC]]<ref>DoD p. 17</ref>) before he was fully able to fully manipulate his son. Casting the Guardians as [[liar]]s and [[deceiver]]s, Morgoth [[manipulated]] Jon into freeing him. Portraying himself as a benign father figure and [[teacher]], Morgoth persuaded an [[oath]] of [[loyalty]] from his son, with the implicit threat of doom to his loved ones, especially [[Sondra]], weighing deeply upon Jonathan's heart.<ref>ToDS p. 212-217</ref> One of Jonathan's first tasks was the [[murder]] of [[Brother Leo]] when Leo approached their [[lair]]. Jon went through with the act, albeit tearfully.<ref name="ToDS p. 241">ToDS p. 241</ref>		With Jon's coming of age, Morgoth had waited seventeen years ([[735 BC]]<ref>DoD p. 17</ref>) before he was fully able to fully manipulate his son. Casting the Guardians as [[liar]]s and [[deceiver]]s, Morgoth [[manipulated]] Jon into freeing him. Portraying himself as a benign father figure and [[teacher]], Morgoth persuaded an [[oath]] of [[loyalty]] from his son, with the implicit threat of doom to his loved ones, especially [[Sondra]], weighing deeply upon Jonathan's heart.<ref>ToDS p. 212-217</ref> One of Jonathan's first tasks was the [[murder]] of [[Brother Leo]] when Leo approached their [[lair]]. Jon went through with the act, albeit tearfully.<ref name="ToDS p. 241">ToDS p. 241</ref>

	Beyond the [[corruption]] of Jon, Morgoth set about gathering strength and recruiting allies (or perhaps, pawns.) He accomplished the former through [[~~energy draining~~\|draining]] as the life from [[goblin]]s and [[human]]s alike. Morgoth gained [[minion]]s through animated his [[dead]] [[victim]]s.<ref>ToDS p. 207-210, 243-244, 283-284</ref> In addition, he [[seduced]] and [[tempted]] [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]]<ref name="ToDS p. 227-230">ToDS p. 227-230</ref>, a [[lycanthrope]], and through her, [[manipulated]] her pack.<ref name="ToDS p. 242-243">ToDS p. 242-243</ref>		Beyond the [[corruption]] of Jon, Morgoth set about gathering strength and recruiting allies (or perhaps, pawns.) He accomplished the former through [[:category:Energy Draining\|draining]] as the life from [[goblin]]s and [[human]]s alike. Morgoth gained [[minion]]s through animated his [[dead]] [[victim]]s.<ref>ToDS p. 207-210, 243-244, 283-284</ref> In addition, he [[seduced]] and [[tempted]] [[Maeve (Lycanthrope)\|Maeve]]<ref name="ToDS p. 227-230">ToDS p. 227-230</ref>, a [[lycanthrope]], and through her, [[manipulated]] her pack.<ref name="ToDS p. 242-243">ToDS p. 242-243</ref>

	Morgoth's loyalties ultimately were with the other lost souls in the Tapestry (for whom he intended to free<ref name="ToDS p. 252-253">ToDS p. 252-253</ref>) and to his progeny (so long as they served him). Like [[the Gentleman Caller]], Morgoth intended to act as a [[breeder]] of his children, producing a [[family]] of mystically endowed servants to enforce his will. Unusual for a [[tyrant]], Morgoth was quite accommodating in granting Jon's favors when asked.<ref name="ToDS p. 290-291">ToDS p. 290=291</ref> Morgoth was even forgiving despite Jon's attempts at [[rebellion]].<ref name="ToDS p. 282, 284">ToDS p. 282, 284</ref> With his other pawns, such as Maeve<ref name="ToDS p. 250">ToDS p. 250</ref> or [[Dirca]]<ref name="ToDS p. 275">ToDS p. 275</ref>, Morgoth was more willing to toss aside.		Morgoth's loyalties ultimately were with the other lost souls in the Tapestry (for whom he intended to free<ref name="ToDS p. 252-253">ToDS p. 252-253</ref>) and to his progeny (so long as they served him). Like [[the Gentleman Caller]], Morgoth intended to act as a breeder of his children, producing a [[family]] of mystically endowed servants to enforce his will. Unusual for a [[tyrant]], Morgoth was quite accommodating in granting Jon's favors when asked.<ref name="ToDS p. 290-291">ToDS p. 290=291</ref> Morgoth was even forgiving despite Jon's attempts at [[rebellion]].<ref name="ToDS p. 282, 284">ToDS p. 282, 284</ref> With his other pawns, such as Maeve<ref name="ToDS p. 250">ToDS p. 250</ref> or [[Dirca]]<ref name="ToDS p. 275">ToDS p. 275</ref>, Morgoth was more willing to toss aside.

	===Destruction of the Cloth===		===Destruction of the Cloth===
	With Jonathan at his side, Morgoth engineered two ~~[[attack]]s~~ upon the Guardians' monastery, hellbent on retrieving the Tapestry. The first attack, utilizing Maeve's pack of [[werewolves]], failed.<ref name="ToDS p. 250-260">ToDS p. 250-260</ref>		With Jonathan at his side, Morgoth engineered two attacks upon the Guardians' monastery, hellbent on retrieving the Tapestry. The first attack, utilizing Maeve's pack of [[werewolves]], failed.<ref name="ToDS p. 250-260">ToDS p. 250-260</ref>

	In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>		In the second attack, Morgoth led a mass of [[undead]] minions taken from the villagers of [[Linde]]. However, he was lured into a [[trap]] planned by Jon and his mother [[Leith]], whom he had visited earlier and spoken with from across the veil of the Cloth. They would come together to fulfill the prophecy of the Cloth's destruction through corruption coming from within, specifically the "corruption" of [[love]]. Leith joined with [[Ivar (of Tepest)]] and Jon to allow a [[Lightning Bolt]] spell to resonate within the Tapestry, bypassing its immunity to magic. With the last minute intervention of Maeve, the Tapestry and Morgoth were both destroyed, although at the cost of Ivar, Leith, and Jon's lives. Leith was able to fit in an final embrace with her son before they perished.<ref>ToDS p. 303-307</ref>