State of Meranthe

[Lich4441]

2168 AC
Year of Spring
  

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"Now war has come all around Meranthe, in both land and sea,

Discord arises before giant eyes that still lie shuttered.

A Nameless King comes to the throne, in the stead of a fallen brother,

One of greed has died for the dream to survive."

 

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Following the takeover of the Isle City of Nilhirra, immediately upon capture and moments after the full retreat of those loyal to the Sovereign, the Cambion Sthenno Ika'bil, has been crowned King in the stead of the supposed usurper, the fallen Bandit Goblin, Cryxarn. The citizens and marine garrison were given the choice to leave or to stay and keep their residence, as long as they become citizens of the new government. Those of the merchants and influential families are 'suggested' to bend the knee in allegiance to the new crown.

 

Months having passed since, the damages to many of the isle's infrastructure sustained from the siege are being repaired in haste, commanded by the new authority within. Rumors from the fishermen who stayed say that both the surface and its underground caves are being renovated. Those structures of the Library, the Orphanage and the former residences of the Emeraldi household and it's retainers are to be settled in and some to be repurposed.

 

Many times has the isle changed hands; how long will this one last? Many times it has been given a new name: Icaria, Pantheon, and Nilhirra. But will people remember the isle's name or those who stained blood to gain the right to claim it?

 

Names mean naught to the circle, hence with unbothered giving of such, the nation is born: The Kingdom of Nilhirra.

 

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From the decree of the King, word has spread throughout the isle and into the mainland by way of passersby and merchants. From whispers of unknown origin, but heard within the isle, comes forth the notice of the ongoing situations within the state post-conquest.

 

Such are the declarations given for all to hear:

 

• Sthenno Ika'bil, the gorgon-turned-cambion founder and leader of the Nameless Circle, is proclaimed the King of Nilhirra; his word is absolute within the kingdom and the circle. He has taken up the mantle to lead the isle directly after the defeat and death of his right hand, Cryxarn. The isle is no stranger to cambion kings, after all.
   
  
• Cyndria has been given the title of Duchess, to reign over the surrounding lesser isles, advise the king, and represent the interests of the circle in the form of administration and diplomacy. In matters of the latter, she is considered the voice of the Crown in political issues.
   
  
• Ibuki Naosuke is given the mantle of Warlord, heralding the coming of the storm, organizing and leading the new Nilhirran Army. He will ensure the expansion of the realm under the directives of the King, the counsel of the Duchess, and the ambitions of the inner circle. The Forges of the Nilhirra Grand Co. now repurposed to produce blackened armor and such; enforcing a new standard issue for those of the circle's agents and the newly formed army.
   
  
• Much restructuring of the island's exterior and soon its interior is at hand, much of which is influenced by the wide-ranging origins of the circle's members. Perhaps by the end of the year or in two, the isle will be repaired and shaded with a new tint of color upon the golden isle.
   
  
• Eyes and whispers say that a shadowy figure is moving about within the isles, hidden from the sight of the common folk, yet visible to the eyes of the circle, having found ample refuge within the isle's cave itself. Unknown in its doing, though mostly passive it seems. Never seen in the light of day, but sometimes in the dark of night. Whatever it is, many hope it is just some shadow magi playing tricks.
  

That is all for now.

 

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Pscaela: To our gracious hosts, your generosity will never be forgotten.

Kingdom of Fortune: The war continues without end, for blood begets blood.

Antefinem: Your anchoring to Fortune ensures that you will never rise above.

Meranthe: Our focus lies in the isles and our debts have been settled in the mainland.

 

 

[OOC: A post regarding the guild and kingdom's organizational structure is coming soon.
If you wish to have a scene with those of the circle, feel free to DM @Tre/@traumakhan in discord to arrange.]