2124 AC

Following a period of seeming hibernation, The Traverse revealed what it had been working on these past long years. Previous work under the Spiritmancer Aislinn, with the assistance of the great water spirit Iltheris, along with the recruitment of earth magi, finally bears fruit: The islands colloquially known as Port Fortune and Raven's Hold have been merged, creating a larger landmass that is both easier to build upon for those that dwell upon land, as well as has accessible shorelines and shallows for all those of a more aquatic bent. Minas Solis now stands grandly as the center of the Traverse.

In addition, the master Wayfinder Mnemosyne, with the assistance of other wayfinders and artificers, finally creates the first stable Waygate outside of the Tower of Aetius in generations to be seen in Meranthe. This Waygate links The Traverse with the mainland, just outside Gloomlight, with the intention of living up to the name and goal of the Traverse: To link the Land and Sea, and be the bridge for both people.

As a result of the Waygate, and the more stable land size, trade has begun to flourish within the nation. Acting as a port town, land-based merchants are able to more easily trade with sailors and vice versa than ever before. Whilst the Waygate doesn't allow for the transport of wagons and other such things, peddlers are more easily able to come and go, and establish deals and shipments that they otherwise could not.

With trade on the rise, The Traverse extends the invitation to settlers from all nations seeking a new start to help make The Traverse a booming city. Plans are being made for a proper market square as the city builds from its large upheaval, and with its path towards growth secured, The Traverse turns its sight outwards.

As part of an unofficial agreement with the Kingdom of Fortune, The Traverse helps police the waters of the Southern Seas, asking that settlers to the unclaimed islands speak with representatives of either (or both!) Kingdoms to establish friendly ties. Those that do not do this are met with suspicion and hostility. An effort being made by the seas to make sure no trace of the Fel takes root due to ignorance and apathy.

Mnemosyne Montelione has begun preparations towards the next steps to protect the sea, gathering the energies of faith in tandem with Iltheris.

With the grand move complete, construction begins on a grand lighthouse and clocktower, meant to serve as a place of worship to Memoria, and a place of teaching. An investment in the future fates of all. Rituals are prepared to the Constant of Time by his Champion, Elizabeth Montelione.

(The portal's location on the mainland)

Serenity: Friendly

Final Frontier: Neutral

Arcadia: Neutral

Xuefeng: Wary

Citadel: Allies against the Fel

Delphina: Shared peoples, shared friends, could we become more?

Gloomlight: Allied

Goldenlight: Friendly

Prospera: Friendly

Londo: Friendly

Kingdom of Fortune: Unofficial Allies

Dragon Nest/Drakonia: Wary

• With Loramelian’s ascension, Knight Ansel has been named the new Captain for Umbra, alongside Astra Captain Zephyrus and beneath Commander Erebus Bargiel.
  
  
• Multiple clashes with Morningstar have made the undead scourge sweeping Meranthe the Bastion’s top priority at the moment. Mobilization is underway to pursue more active measures.
  
  
• The Bastion is RECRUITING. All those who wish to honor Athelios' will and fight against the forces of witchcraft, diablerie, and necromancy are welcome. Recruits can look forward to training and mentorship in combat, aid in providing any necessary alchemical elixirs or equipment, and housing within Gloomlight or the Twilight City. Contact Erebus Bargiel, Ansel, or Zephyrus to join. 
  

• Head of Research Ksceniya C. Montelione is actively tracking all research projects underway and encourages everyone who may wish to work with Gloomlight to contact her.
  
  
• Loramelian is continuing to develop anti-necromancy measures, and invites any and all individuals who wish to be a part of the effort to reach out. (Needless to say, this does not include actual necromancers.)
   
  
•  Sterling Starling invites aeromancers to visit and work with her nascent Realm of Sky, a subplane of Air currently under development.
   
  
•  Galena Altha seeks aid, especially from blood mages, artificers, and alchemists, for the Cruor Manufactorum – a forge dedicated to the possibilities of blood-based artificery.
  
  
• Mei’Ria is at work on an official code of laws for Gloomlight, soon to be announced in detail.
  

A few years has passed since the inception of the trading hub and business has not slowed down. With the beginning of construction of the Midpoint's new expansion, letters are delivered across the continent to major players detailing an announcement made by Madavayanna Gregoris.

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"We shall not be governed by those who are not of the Midpoint. Our interests are that of our own to determine, if they do not fall in line with those who find this message, so be it. Our stance from here on out is that all are welcome to shop, this includes the Fel and the likes. This does not mean within our borders they are protected, all who wish to hunt may do so long as it is on appropriate grounds."

Year: 2125
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“Every step forward brings us closer to the end..."

Exactly 10 years ago the Kingdom of Fortune tried its luck on foreign migrants to bring itself out from a decline. Since then, with much credit to Crown Prince Marfons Emeraldi, more people have come to the islands even as the old settlers withered away into quieter lives and even quieter fates. The Kingdom of Fortune has seen a sharp upturn yet again, yet finally hits the next benchmark of it's growth. With growth comes consolidation of what to do with amassed weapons and manpower...
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Nilhirra has seen it's capacity to hold incoming denizens filled to it's limit. New homes are ordered to be construxted to compensate for any new migrants in the future. The Librarium is now under direct care of a new migrant named Cassius Unk, seeking to fill the shelves with knowledge. By orders of the Sovereign Saiya, the Nilhirra Artisan's Guild has been working closely with the Navy in manufacturing new arms and armors to prepare the budding force for it's future.
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Sapphire Bay has seen marginal growth and small change. All manoral estates have been given to the families who have proven loyal to the Crown Prince and Sovereign alike. The Sapphire Shipyards have been constructing a new fleet of ships under the order of the Sovereignty, vessels leased to Captains of the Navy, and businesses and Guilds of Nilhirra, as well as other hardworking denizens. The Crown Authority where the throne room is held has seen more Marines moving in and out of it as the lower floors is made into a Navy Logistics Stockpile with the new military reforms in the Kingdom.
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The Island of Korcula is officially chartered and claimed under House Emeraldi, the Crown Prince planning upon the establishment of his new colony and possible future Capital of the Kingdom titled the name of Providence. Colonists have set up encampments and so has the Sovereign set up her own Royal Encampment to plan the future colony directly.
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Decades of Silence now long broken, the Caretaker for the Gilded Facility has put out a request for one to take up the mantle. Tergiversation, its sole inheritor, and by writ of the current Sovereign the sole responsible sole for its secrets and upkeep, is looking for one such individual who embodied their late fathers Ideals to take the reins, and to finish what they could not.

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Goldlight Order: Allied State

Realm of Delphina: Friendly
The Traverse: Friendly
State of Londo: Friendly

Western Front: Neutral
Gloomlight & Vassals: Neutral
Aegis & Subjects: Neutral
Xuefeng: Neutral(?)

Midpoint: Wary(?)

Fel Cults: Hostile


Note:?-Shall refer to any state which has a presumed shared stance with us, yet we absolutely lack confirmation on their end due to recent or current.

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In light of recent occurrences, the Proto Institute puts out a formal announcement regarding changes in their political standing, as well as some notorious acquisition that occurred over the span of the last few months - Which had its conclusion at an unfortunate time.

Peculiar crows swirl around the Crescent Fortress' ivory peak.
Quiet nights shattered by the sound of a hammer descending on an anvil.

2127AC

Quote:

"Citizens, I understand things may be a little shaky right now but do believe in more beautiful and colorful days ahead." -Asterin P. Kasca

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"I shall endeavor to support her majesty and the citizens of Londo as one of my position should." - Stienar Thorruhn

• Projects of making a new earth bounded arena in Londo is underway as earth and fire magi work together in carving a new area within one of Londos maintained areas.
  

• Undergoings of the war have Left Londo at a stand still with a few places and things Letters will be coming out to those mostly affected by the standstill. 
  

• With the new restructuring going on if you do not know where you stand with Londo as a whole you are encouraged to write to the queen and make it known.
  

• Anyone wanting to bring up ideas and projects are also welcome to and encourage to offer them.
  

• A restructuring in the ranks has led to the naming of Jaizara Ueda as the new Umbra Captain, with Ansel switching to Astra Captain, while Erebus Bargiel remains Commander.
   
  
• Squire Bonbon has received a field promotion to Knight, while other squires might soon have a chance to ascend as well - scuttlebutt suggests Trials may be around the corner.
   
  
• The Bastion is, as always, recruiting. All those who wish to honor Athelios' will and fight against the forces of witchcraft, diablerie, and necromancy are welcome. Recruits can look forward to training and mentorship in combat, aid in providing any necessary alchemical elixirs or equipment, and housing within Gloomlight or the Twilight City. Contact Erebus Bargiel, Ansel, or Jaizara Ueda to join.
  
  

• Head of Research Ksceniya C. Montelione is actively tracking all research projects underway and encourages everyone who may wish to work with Gloomlight to contact her. Gloomlight's expertise in metaphysical and medical research is open to all friendly and neutral parties for consultation.
  
  
• Oracle Loramelian Ueda is continuing to develop anti-necromancy measures, and invites any and all individuals who wish to be a part of the effort to reach out. (Needless to say, this does not include actual necromancers.)
  
  
• Sterling Starling invites aeromancers to visit and work with her nascent Realm of Sky, a subplane of Air currently under development.
  
  
• Galena Altha seeks aid, especially from blood mages, artificers, and alchemists, for the Cruor Manufactorum – a forge dedicated to the possibilities of blood-based artificery.
  
  
• Mei’Ria's official code of laws remains under revision.