The Mi-Go Infiltration

The Mi-Go Infiltration of 95 CR was one of several key events leading the end of the realm and the destruction of Quelmar at the hands of The Tourbillion.

Background

As the CR era advanced, the vortex at the center of the realm began to exert an increasing pull on the landmasses of Quelmar. This growing threat prompted numerous calls to action. It was believed that with enough proactive support from nations around the realm, it would be possible to create foundations and construction projects to counteract the pull of the Tourbillion.

One group that supported these experimental solutions to "tidal change" were the Southern United Nations (SUN), a geopolitcal entity that encompassed most of the nations now residing in Amusa. 95 CR was a critical juncture in the tidal change timeline, necessitating swift action to be agreed upon.

The Opposition

Eldritch creatures from beyond the stars, known as the Mi-Go, operated under strict orders to sew chaos and destruction in the realm. To them, tricking Quelmar into destroying itself was the ultimate sacrifice they could make to their great old god Nyarlathotep (or Nygo for short).

The plan was simple, during the SUN conference of 95 CR, where tidal change was a key issue, the shapeshifting Mi-Go would disguise themselves as fellow politicians and other notable figureheads. While in conference, their goal was not to assist in the talks, or to commit acts of violence that might unite the nations against the Mi-Go, but rather insert any snarky, snide, or back-handed remarks into the conversation that would slowly but surely raise the ire of the nations against each other.

As a result, the talks progressed, and so too did the animosity between the nations. When they did their best to cement a plan of action against the Tourbillion, the framework fell apart at the hands of all of the disruptive influence.

Result

For the next century, conferences and talks would be tainted by the remarks made by delegates at the SUN Conference of 95, and future attempts to stop the Tourbillion failed. Ultimately, time would heal the wounds, and the nations would put the words of generations' past behind them, only to discover it was too late for any action to be taken, the pull of the current was too strong, and the tides had turned. Quelmar was doomed.

Behind the Screen

• The Mi-Go Infiltration was the backdrop of The Tale of QuelmARG, a tentpole game session held during QuelmarCon Online in 2024. While the ARG was beaten by at least one attendee, the final steps needed required enough attendees of the convention (representing the conference itself) to have uncovered the Mi-Go's plans. Despite their best attempts to get the word out, it is believed that those crying "Mi-Go Shapeshifters are here! Don't listen to each other!" were thrown onto the front steps of the assembly and labeled disrupters of the peace. Elsewhere, Nyarlathotep cracked a smile.