Scibe's Synopsis V-T 324
A researcher's report of his extended search for information regarding two clans that have a sad heritage and history, even to this day. (A present-day link to the tale of Heritage of Ash. Read the story to witness the fate of Vhalhiim and Tahnis and the events under which they met.)
As requested, Magistrate, I have compiled what material I could gather and followed every lead I could find in regards to your request for information regarding the clans Tanuss and Valiim. Let me first admit that information of any sort was surprisingly difficult to come by in the Archives. There is mention of these clans in the Archives, but the references contain only details of recent events involving the two families, nothing worthy of mention that you don't already know. Valiim and Tanuss were separate clans for many generations, and recently joined through marriage into one, the first offspring carrying the names of both clans. Currently, there is only one surviving member of the line documented anywhere, and records in the Archives, as I mentioned, have only shown limited knowledge of the past of the two clans. I was forced to search elsewhere, looking first into speaking to the sole remaining heir to the family names, but I was unable to locate him. What information I found in the Archives suggested the individual clans hailed from the central continent and the far west, sparking a personal moment of perplexion. How two clans so far flung from one another could have met and eventually have joined eluded me at first. I resolved to follow what data I had and contact the Lunnite branch of my Order, learning that Valiim was actually an elder clan that had originated as Vhalhiim, a name nearly forgotten by most and originating there. What transpired exactly between Vhalhiim and Tanuss was not fully clear to even them, however I was able to learn that at some point in the late Dawning Period, around the time of the Clan Skirmishes, the two clans crossed paths. This information was most helpful, but my curiosity was piqued. For the two clans to have met during such a time and have so obviously formed a bond required further investigation.
Tanuss, being a clan from the mainland, was somewhat easier to track, as I found. In examining the notes from the Lunnites, I tracked the general area where the two met to the province of Shaer. Once there, I inquired numerous individuals as to their knowledge of the clan in question, with most replying they only knew of the current carrier of the name. My luck changed, however, when stopping in a local tavern before deciding to return to Aeyr-Mesdt. Making one last inquiry to the barkeep, I was informed that while the man didn't know of the history, he did know that the Tanuss boy often came through on his way to Katralina's Point, a lone cliff-side memorial overlooking the sea between Shaer and Retsana. Finding this location was somewhat tedious, as no modern map showed its location and only directions from the locals pointed me towards the spot. Upon finding it, however, and examining the site, I made my breakthrough. On the ancient, overgrown monument was carved a name and epitaph: "Pharon Tahnis, born of Shaer, mate of Katralina Vhalhiim of Aeyr-Lun. Slain to protect those whom he loved and those who would follow." At the foot of the grave site, a single buoqet of rare White Resolves, found only in Kashirn. A recent addition to the site, by the looks of it. My answers seemed have been found, I believed. Tanuss was originally Tahnis, and joined with Vhalhiim for some greater cause. As a Scribe, I felt rather ashamed to say I did not know the story behind this place. Returning to the Archives to compile my report, I stopped to speak to a colleage about my endeavor. To my shock, he claimed to not only know of the two clans, but also to know the story behind them in great detail, as his clan had been witness to the events and pased down the tale over the generations. When confronted about his withholding this information for so long, he expressed his regret and explained how it was one of the few stories that were rarely told, out of nothing less than sheer grief and sorrow. The Scribe introduced himself to me as Mahr, and it is him I suggest speaking to should you wish to further persuit this matter, Magistrate.
With best regards and deepest respects, I remain your aid and assistant- Sincerely, Callo Wesdon, Order of the Ashen Scribes, Central Archives.