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"Under divine gaze, we grow.

Under the guidance of Enarr, our wisdom spreads.

Our culture builds and expands beyond our borders.

By the Twilight God's decree-

We are eternal."

• Aphros seems to be expanding as of late. The city grows in all directions, but the northern one seems to be encapsulated by the Cathedral District, which affords little expansion outward. Plans speak of expansion westward and eastward.
  
• The Decree of Acceptance is put in execution. This means that all refugees of former Delphina, be they faeborne or not, are accepted within the walls of Aphros, provided they pass a preliminary interview done by one of the anointed, a Knight Captain, or the Oracle himself.
  
• With that, it is also decreed that there is no faith to be accepted within the walls of Aphros except for those of Athelios or Enarr. While other faithful are accepted as citizens, they are not to practice their faith openly, and any who do so will be detained and disciplined according to law of Heresy.
  
• The Cathedral of Aspera is founded, and it seems to be expanding daily. Through donations and volunteering, every other day, a new brick is added to its exterior. It seems to be wanting to grow, likely to become a major landmark of the Sacred State.
  
• Expeditions and works are under planning, and should any artificers or alchemists desire to pick up one of the many projects brought to the Oracle, they are to present themselves.
  
• The Isle of Icaria is built as an outer colony of Aphros within one of the neighboring islands. While separate from the Capital itself, the Isle is a subject to its law and presents no independence of its own besides governance within its borders.
  

• Vdalion - Allied
  
• Port Fortune - Friendly
  
• Ryai'sumar - Neutra
  
• Witches, Necromancers, Greathive & Assorted Scum - Hostile
  

2008AC

When a snowball is cast to roll down a hill, that which it gathers is steady and slow at first, yet soon do its accumulations mount exponentially until it grows at a most rapid pace.

Oakvale is akin to one of these cast balls of snow, its emergence steady at first; a home at its peak, left to its own for some years before a second was erected nearby. Soon thereafter, of course, the time between one fresh abode and the next was reduced, and reduced, and reduced, until at last those settling into the area were numerous enough—and sporting enough assets—that it came time to unify these disparate manses with the sticky web of civilization: streets, stalls, and structure.

Now it resides as a picturesque village sandwiched between a clear watered lake to the north and the great blue ocean to the south; exclusive with its permanent residency, but amicably open to tourism and commerce from visitors. Located near enough to everyone's favorite Grodolom and superjacked rabbit, it is the perfect spot for one to stop at just after filling their pockets with coin while bright eyed and eager to consume; lush with scenic splendor by its balancing of the agricultural and affluent, it similarly satiates simple sightseers.

Yet the kernel of the town's purpose remains true: independence. The few who reside as permanent fixtures in the quaint village remain left to their own devices, unified by a desire for mutual benefit, yet not entirely shackled to the pursuits or whims of any other.

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￥ Thanks to the benevolent funding of Cassidy Cain, the paving of streets and establishment of interconnecting infrastructure renders Oakvale as a proper settlement.

￥ Yet, oligarchic in nature, there is no sole designated leader nor any intention to assign one; the village is the equal purview of its landowners, who may publicize themselves at their leisure.

￥ Kamilla J. Lyndon, architect and designer of Oakvale, has founded the Order of the Pariah within its domain to counter the purportedly blasphemous and intolerable usage of necromancy under Caius' name.

￥ A defensive and trade pact has been agreed upon between Oakvale and Port Fortune, each coming to the call of the other should their lands be assailed by foreign entities.



Port Fortune - Defensive Pact
John Lennon - Kill on Sight

• Elodie Gregoris currently serves as the inaugural Vox Populi
  
• House Gregoris has split into two sects, those who have left Dal'thala with Elodie and those who have stayed with Vespera
  
• Some rumors of Port Fortune and Last Frontier's Entente have included Menagerie as a part of it.
  
• Given Menagerie's neutral and cosmopolitan nature, violent disputes will be settled outside the village.
  
• While Dal'thalans may enter Menagerie, it is highly recommended that greathive do not linger to avoid conflict.
  
• Despite the official faith being Mestram, citizens are free to practice their religion of choice, barring witchcraft and necromancy.
  

2009 AC

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Two years of Prosperity and meteoric growh have been brought upon the recently founded Settlement of Ryai'sumar under the rule of Vycera and the Council. Initial years were marked by a conflict of land with the Refugees of the dissolved Realm of Delphina in Suli'mara. Negotiations took long, and the ties between the two places were formed, and such bond, only strengthened throught money, resources and a promise they would not be forced to fight again... Although such dream has been threatened by recent Perdition activity, which had taken the life of one of the three first people to idealize the dream of Ryai'sumar.

Tension began to grow within the Council of Ryai'sumar in these last two years, and the Folhammar Clan, which was the birthplace of the first founders of Ryujin's Summit brought them into a situation where it was discussed if the Vassal state could even defend themselves. It all escalated after the first Expedition into the Sillent Expanse in which Cirilla was declared Dragonlord by the previous holder of the Title. Months of tension brought up a schism among the Folhammar members of the Council, where Vycera wanted the city to become an independant Nation, sister and allied to Vdalion, and Cirilla, following the Forgeseer's advice, wanted to be integrated into Vdalion so that one of them became a part of the Moot Council.

The Result was a catastrophe of such, and Vycera was exiled and expelled from her position as Ryai'sumar's Governor. In the following months, Ryai'sumar, assimilating Suli'mara completelly, shall be integrated as a Settlement of Vdalion, and the Governor shall recieve a place to speak in the Moot, should everything go well. Ryai'sumar's decisions will be first voted by an internal council, to then be brought to the public moot of Vdalion in exchange for participation of their empire and protection as a part of them from now on.

 

 

 Vdalion's warhorns and blackened banners remained upon their mountain for the last four years, in a time of fragile, faux peace that was shattered when tragic deaths piled up at the hands of fel magi and their machinations. Yet upon the dawn of the final year before the next election blackened banners are hoisted high upon the cliffs, their shadows an omen of the strife to come. Great legions once more emerge from the north as preparation for war ensues. In the midst of this uneasy time, a Moot adjourns and with it's conclusion the next chapter of the frozen north's unyielding efforts to restore their former glory begins, starting with Ryai'sumar.
 
Town criers relay the events that took place betwixt the Standing Stones and word spreads through caravans and relocating bands of Huskarl as weeks pass.
 
 

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• The Great Faeborn Migration | After a lengthy conversation with Fort Horizon the Faeborn are called to this land to call it their home. A place where they may still find art, exploration,  and return to a new forest.
  
• A wonder begins its growth in Fort Horizon. Talented mages of botany or those with a keen interest in supporting its creation are given an offer to join during a speech given by Amadiel.
  
• Suli'mira merges with Ryai'sumar becoming the Faeborn District. A number of refugees stay behind trusting in the alliance. Preparing the structures to create a bountiful and luminous district of artwork.
  
• Suli'mira begins expanding inwardly, aiming to create an underground city!
  
• Kafka Ambroz is recognized as the Mayor of Suli'mira.
  
• Xell and Sieni Ky'Lipsy maintain the great influx of Faeborn onto the shores of Fort Horizon. Expeditions into the fort are prepared to explore it fully.
  
• The Explorer's Guild spreads their wings once again! Mages of low and high regard are invited to take part by reaching out to Xell.
  
• Suli'mira is recognized as the intermediary to the Faeborn and their new home to be established on Fort Horizon.
  
• The Threnody for the Spring Heir alongside Oliver Taddaway will be held at Fort Horizon. All who loved them are welcomed to the event. Later information is to be disclosed.
  

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"Guided through turmoil through His light, protected from the viciousness of  our enemies under His shadow.

 

Aphros shall forever stand tall and pave the way for a better tomorrow."

• Oracle Hadrian Dominic has transferred over the position of Oracle to Lloyd Astrid. With this, Hadrian Dominic and Solomon Equisol now occupy the role of Heralds, serving as advisors for the Sacred State of Aphros.
  
• The attack on Perdition by the Church of Aspera is successful, causing for the necromancers to scatter without a new home to unite in. The State mourns for the loss of Oliver Taldaway, taken by the undead, but proudly presents the deaths of Renata, Villaus Tal and Blighter as direct consequences of the fight.
  
• After a long and daunting battle, the assault on the Cathedral District by the forces of Dal'Thala was repelled back by the combined strength of the Bastion and the Church, though there are hushed rumors speaking of this being the beginning of something bigger.
  
• Things haven't looked brighter and happier for Aphros, as there are talks of an expansion happening soon to breathe more life into the bustling city as well as plans to form trade relations with some settlements.
  

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"Surely, evil won't surrender. Surely, evil never sleeps. Thankfully, our Lord has allowed for us to find redemption - For those who sinned, there is always equal repentance. The witches and the necromancers have faced the ultimate repentance, finding freedom at the gallows."

-Herald Hadrian Dominic

• Vdalion - Allied
  
• Port Fortune - Friendly
  
• Witches, Necromancers, Greathive & Assorted Scum - Hostile
  

2011AC