Seven Great Bells

Location: Blackwharf (DESTROYED)

Overview

The Seven Great Bells of Blackwharf were a magnificent defensive system created by The Dwarves to protect the city against entropy and the forces of The Entropy Shepherd. These massive bells maintained a magical sonic bubble around the city through continuous ringing.

The Bell Configuration

• Three Large Bells - Major defensive installations
• One Master Bell - The central and most important bell (see The Master Bell)
• Three Normal Bells - Standard defensive bells
• Total: Seven bells working in harmony to maintain the sonic defense

The Sonic Defense System

Magical Protection

The bells created a "magical sonic bubble" that protected Blackwharf against entropy and the Shepherd's forces. The system required:

• 24-hour continuous ringing schedule - Maintained since The Entropy Shepherd's emergence
• Coordinated timing - All seven bells working in harmony
• Dwarven engineering - Created by master craftsmen as a technical marvel

Operating Schedule

Since the emergence of The Entropy Shepherd, the bells operated on a continuous rotation to maintain constant protection. The loss of even a few bells compromised the entire system's effectiveness.

The Fall of the Bells (Session 1)

Systematic Destruction

During the Fall of Blackwharf, The Ash Dancer systematically destroyed the bell towers:

• Second and third bells stopped ringing first, breaking the initial defense
• Multiple towers destroyed during the siege
• Master Bell Tower - Completely destroyed by The Ash Dancer
• Rose Gate - Breached after bell defenses failed

End of the Defense

With the destruction of multiple bell towers, the sonic defense system collapsed, leaving the city vulnerable to:

• The Stillness Choir - Who could now use Amber Preservation on citizens without interference
• The Ember Thieves - Free to steal warmth and create chaos
• The Ash Dancer - Able to complete the destruction of the city

Historical Significance

The Seven Great Bells represented one of the last organized defenses against the entropy crisis. Their destruction marked a major victory for The Entropy Shepherd and the completion of his master plan to "Destroy the City of Bells."

The loss of this dwarven-engineered marvel demonstrates that even the most sophisticated magical defenses cannot indefinitely hold back the forces of entropy and preservation that the Shepherd commands.