State of Meranthe

[Milly]

2161AC

Upon the start of the year, Gloomlight's Bastion and Oracle marches upon Jotunheim. Forces led by the rogue Uralai also march, intending to take advantage of the chaos between two Giants who worship Amier. The outcome becomes clear, as the Oracle pushes back even Eris Galius who sought to rescue his Jarl from the Oracle's clutches. Yet Aeric's life does not end there, and while he's been taken back to Gloomlight the future between the Giants of Jotunheim and the would be King within Gloomlight remains unclear. Bounties upon the Equisol family have been dropped, beyond the ones upon Thomas Equisol and Cerise Equisol, heralded by Ilumitar. Tensions continue to brew between Ilumitar's Court and the Republic and other god worshipping cities.

Yet upon what one could label as a tactical victory for Gloomlight in the face of their battle in Jotunheim, the Oracle holds an announcement:

"There comes a time when everyone moves forward with their life, one step at a time. Thus, it's my personal pleasure to announce the betrothal between Richter Aundeoth and Ayuna Equisol; a match that will unite Gloomlight and Martyr's Vigil properly, and ensure that our families continue to be prosperous no matter what. There is not a date set for the wedding yet, as the preparations will take a few years to handle properly, but be sure to keep an eye out for invitations."

◊ Due to The Lawn's continued loyalty to the state of Gloomlight, both Jaherr Valkynia, the fabled Chronicler, and Gardenia Viridi the peaceful Gardener are made official nobles of the Holy State. To be referred to as the Lord and Lady of the Lawn, respectively. May they continue to have excellent relations with Gloomlight in the future years as well.

◊ Aeric Wilkinsson's capture by the Oracle remains a hot debate upon those within Gloomlight and even with those outside of Gloomlight. Whatever comes from this will spell a change across the entirety of the Giants.

◊ There is a whisper upon the wind of a new project the Oracle has begun, to bring back the glory days of the Office of Oracle. Details are mum, even from the most loose lipped of sources.

◊ There is a restructuring within Gloomlight's higher forces. The former Commander, Justia Sulibella, Athelios bless her, assumes the role of Pontifice of the Warden and the Asperan Church. In her place arises Nix Bargiel, taking over the position of Commander of the Bastion's forces. Together, may both Athelios' faith and his solid might crash those who would see only darkness prevail.

◊ Training ramps up for the clandestine forces of the Faceless, though who runs and is in charge of the training is as mysterious as to who the Faceless are. While it's true they all ultimately report to the Oracle, there is one shrouded in shadows that stands below the Oracle that all Faceless report to. If you want to spawn in as a Faceless, DM Milly.