Rejik's Tale

The rogue Rejik tells the story of the Vah'Shir and their arrival on Luclin. He was a scout and a spy of middle rank on the day of the great explosion. His account is a rare record from the early days of Shar Vahl, since written works have since been prohibited there:

Here I record what transpired when the great city of Shar Vahl was sent to the new land. My name is Rejik and I am a Taruun of Shar Vahl. I have served both my guild and the city of Shar Vahl faithfully since I was a cub, but now my faith wavers. Strange things have happened in the past few turns, things inexplicable and unfathomable. Somehow, our fair city has been transported to the moon of Luclin, far from the safety of Norrath. I shall tell of these strange events and how this misfortune has befallen my people.
In those days, the magic-wielding race of Humans known as the Erudites was engaged in a ferocious civil war, in which a group of necromancers known as the Heretics sought to overthrow their gentle brethren. Our great city was caught between the two forces, and though we struggled to remain neutral, most felt it was only a matter of time before we were drawn into the conflict. I was assigned to personally guard and serve our guildmaster, defending him from foes and carrying his messages to others.
We received frequent updates on the Erudite War, and it was during the most fierce fighting that tragedy stuck. My littermate Rhejinak was making report to the guildmaster when our entire city was rocked by a great explosion, and a fearsome light blinded us all. Even as we fell, the ground beneath us seemed to fall away, and there was a terrible sensation of rapid descent. Dust billowed, and the sound of falling masonry mixed with terrified screams. Several guards ran outside to see what was going on while Rhejinak and I stood with our guildmaster. The guards returned, telling of chaos in the city. There was destruction throughout Shar Vahl, buildings crumbling and collapsing, debris scattered across the streets. A great cloud of dust obscured the sky so that nothing could be seen. The normally disciplined people of our city were in a panic, and the guards were hard pressed to keep peace.