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Have the shadowlords been used before in gamewide events? (that is to ask, is their existence/background "known" at this stage of UO canon?)
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Yes.
Click here for the UO guide article on the Shadowlords.
1. They were mentioned by
Sin'Vrall the Gargoyle at the start of
The Darkness quest, that led to the purification of
The Candle of Love. Specifically, the gargoyle was an ex-employee of Astaroth, the Shadowlord of Hate.
2. *coughs* Shadowlord Faction anyone?
3. They were specifically mentioned, as was the Faction devoted to them, as part of the
fiction for the "The Principle Pieces" scenario, during which the
Bell of Courage was repaired by use of Black Rock.
I think a few other times they have come up too.
So, yes.
-Galen's player