by Otto Helgar
Shortly after Leth Nurae was originally settled and constructed, the orcish hordes, along with their goblin allies, invaded and sacked the city. During the course of the war, Leth Nurae was taken and lost several times by both sides. When the orcs were finally vanquished, the elves were able to complete their city and many of the buildings still stand to this day.1
1 Submitted by Iadien, 9/1/05. Source: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Web Lore. From margin lore: #74
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