State of Meranthe

[Lammy]

[Let's gather around the fire.]

 

2046 AC - Waning Crescent.

 

As we surrounded the fire, the heat of the flames reminds us of our shared suffering, the suffering caused by the Demons. As the fires of the occult razed our caves and camps, taking the lives of our elders and leaving us with few, a spark of determination was lit inside us. The same spark that ignites in us smolders with a reminder of our mission - to bring our history back and to make a new - as the prophecy has revealed.
 
  As your Moon Chosen, I will take you to that place of the old ways, and its beauty will never escape us. To create a fresh start so that we can rebuild our lives. To destroy those that once tried to destroy us, and they will remember our deeds in the end, and our stories will live on.
 
Now and forever, both here on this rock and on the moon.

Til flagermuskongen.
(Inigo Na'hrem)

☪ Inigo Na'hrem was named leader of the group of bats, a child that cannot adequately read, write, or does math. Yet holds sovereignty.

☪ With the appearance of the demons amongst the Shadowlands, the tribe of Na'hrem and the subordinate tribes relocate themselves all among Meranthe. However, a majority of those labelled Kin have taken residence in the caves of the Final Frontier leading to Vdalion as approved by the Proto Institute. As more join their ranks and showcase their skills, promises were made and helpful hands were shaken and given, namely, Lila.

☪ With this help an alliance of no robbery and common understanding was met with the Goblins, promising to not rob or try to kill one another so long as the other does not. Both agree to get rid of the demonic threat that threatens to destroy them both.

☪ The wonderful sound of metal and clanks can be heard by artificers both related to the kindred and those that offer a loving hand to create a new city within the caves. Drills and earth mages come together to make these wonderful caverns, and with the help of Tea Maiden, Elinae Asperbough, a water source was directed. But, alas, there are still things to do before it can be called a home.

☪ With these new additions, new tribal leaders that will make their own names for their own tribes, as well as different functions. Giovanni of War. Malvesta of Medicine and Knowledge. Fanune Luminita of Metalworking and Potion Brewing. All of them are to find their next of kindred that will find others to pass on responsibility and the title of Tribal Chief should they retire or die in the glorious hunts to follow.
 
☪ The Moon Chosen will happily teach those that desire to know of the Old Ways to the best of his ability if they wish to learn, opening the doors for possible trade. Knowledge being the highest commodity.

Relations:
Fortune - ?
Vdalion - Friend.
Aphros - ?
Undervein - Ok.
Delphina - Friend.
Final Frontier - Friend.
Aen - ?
Nasou - ?
Deep Hold - Hunt until they perish.
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Sak'noth - Moon Chosen prey.
Kanin - Moon Chosen prey.

(all text was recorded, questioned, and written by Jinny - glasses wearer.)

[Epoch]

2047 AC

The fiery thrum of volcano sets to an even keel. It does not appear so troubled.

Dauntless, the new name for the warriors on the great peaks. The Huskarl since abolished with the loss of the Moot. Their leader named Kazras Folhammar, Thane of the Dauntless. An oniborn revealed to have the blood of the Folhammar clan.

Another sacrifice of the old-guard takes place, the last of Vdalion's first generation, with the wizened Hofgothi Shaggard DeGray sacrificing himself before the volcano. His body turned to stone upon his death. Perhaps this is what quelled the volcano. Other rituals have taken place, with the most grand being the impending Grand March led by Hofgothi Ivarr and Radiant Hulda. 

The city of Grimhjall is quiet but its banners flow freely on different points on Meranthe. Whether it be the islands south belonging to Fortune, the Gutter in the north or Mount Glufdor. Whether protectorate or vassal state, Vdalion is not shy in its ambitious defense. Watchtowers soon to be erected. The mobilization of the mountains armies grows at a steady pace, evidently gearing up for something. With the addition of ships lent by the Fortune Kingdom, likely removal of unwanted guests on Mina Solis.

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• The Temple of Ymir opens infrequently, its halls dim with only candlelight and the glow of flowing magma within. New additions within.
  
  
• Dragonlord Orphees expedition proves fruitful as visitors can see. There is the occasional sight of wyverns upon the peaks. Along with further conquest.
  
  
• Kazras Folhammar's Call to Glory. Aspiring Dauntless are to contact him.
  
  
• The Fortune Isles sits as a protectorate state, with certain terms being agreed upon by Fabbondel Ethrian.
  
  
• The Gutter will have a new leader soon.
  

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From public rumors and recent actions, the following can be theorized:
It is wise to not put too much stock into these rumors, given the erratic behavior of Vdalion's leader.

• Aen - Neutral.
  
• Abendrot Ebonhold The Deep Hold - War.
  
• Dwarves of Galnur / Fortune Kingdom / Gutter - Under Banner.
  
• Aphros - Peace.
  
• Delphina - Peace.
  
• Final Frontier - Allied.
  
• Nyt'hjem/Undervein - Friendly.
  

[Sachiko]

2047 A.C.

According to them, after the terrorist group Salvation's assault failed, The Deep Hold was forced to fix and extend their fortifications west, further corrupting the lands and cementing their claim to The Shadowlands. The noises of building and cambion's shouting fill the Deep Hold, with tireless undead placing brick upon brick.

Rumors proliferate in the dark fortress, with whispers of Sankya Etchel and Kayn Etchel dying at the hands of The Necromancer; some say it was to placate The Mori, while others say it was because they didn't give him what he wanted... Nobody is certain the monarch hasn't said anything.

      

The Imperfect Varrach was seen gathering the hordes, prepping for what was to come, to remind the world of their hold on Meranthe. The Deep Hold city rumbles with koar demons and elementals, as well as witches and warlocks, can be seen falling into order, clearly seen gearing up for something...

          

Following that, The Lord of Time makes a formal statement.

"I have observed endless futures for Meranthe, for each of its people. I can say with certainty among all of them host a bleak foretelling of what is coming to pass. Be you parading under the guise of this pretentious ideology, know that you are withering away with each moment as the inevitable draws forth."

     

(Xarxes)

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• The changes have begun, the influence of the Lord of Fate Sak'noth has spread across Meranthe.
  
• Sightings of demonic avians roaming around are more frequent, something related to the Lord of Change.
  
• The Mori beckons those hateful in hiding through its Emissary.
  
• After slaying the void beast and using its energy to summon something far more evil, the Deep Cult issued their summons to the Mori... A tsunami alert was on the horizon, but it would take some time to arrive; the air was twisted and turned to mirror such across the woodland mushrooms.
  
• The roots for the west are being laid down quickly.
  
• Their force becoming known as The Legion of The Deep.
  
• Wra'gul encourages those who want to learn more about The Mori to seek sanctuary within the Cult.
  

Entire Nation: War

[Shelpies]

2047 AC

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"I have been silent, now do we welcome the next year ahead of us and with it will be an address."

"I have been toiling in the shadows, away from the eyes of many. Watching silently, and overseeing the gradual reformation. But the foundations have been laid, diplomacy has been started anew."

"This will be a new age for us, with traditions being remembered."

"And to those who may have forgotten, I will remind them."

"We are here."
"We are the overseer."
"And we will not let darkness prevail, nor will we let light snuff it out entirely."

"For we are the balance."
"We,"

"Are Aphros."

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REFORMATIONS & ADDRESS

• Talk of an important announcement spreads across the land, with whispered knowledge that it will be the new Oracle of Aphros giving an address to the state. What is known of the announcement would be his formal introduction, and with it the reformations to come.
  
  
• The shadows move anew but a glimpse behind one's back would show that nobody is there. Silence during the night is slowly being encouraged, to pay respects to the shadows that now lurk. Be wary of what you say, for it seems that the Oracle seeks to know all again.
  
  
• People speak of many figures being seen entering the Oracle's office, no doubt signs that meetings have been happening. There appear to be political insinuations being made by the Oracle thus far, something that some may find slipping past their notice or falling into the center of their eye.
  
  
• Promises that have been made in the past are being respectfully severed or upheld, depending on the ramifications thereof. It seems that the current Oracle is one for action and initiative. Years of change and reformations appear to wait Aphros.
  
  
• Extrajudicial rights appear to have been granted to a certain Lila. Occultists are reminded that the stipulation for them to practice such within the state of Aphros is to serve as part of the Bastion, and not to be given freely. They are also firmly reminded to control their energies as per tradition.
  
  
• Consultations with the Oracle appear to be open, but many are forewarned that to do lightly would be tantamount to wasting the Oracle's fleeting attention and time. They are advised to do so only when one is truly lost, so that they may be guided with Athelios' wisdom.
  
  
• Corrections are being made to Umbral Knights and Astral Knights; ever are all the current serving knights and squires reminded as to what this particular designation entails. They are reminded that it is not as simple as those with the occult siding with Umbra and those with the holy siding with Astra. This will be further enforced following the address to be made by the Oracle.
  
  
• Soldiers and troops are being bolstered by the Oracle, no doubt noticeable by those within the neighboring territories. It seems that they are preparing forward camps to prevent certain expansions. A formal announcement regarding this will be made in the address just as well.
  
  
• Foreign dignitaries are all encouraged to reach out to the new Oracle, for otherwise there will be changes even to the relationships between countries. Surprisingly, the Stone Folk appear to be well-treated within the state of Aphros and to be considered as guests when they arrive.
  
  
• Support appears to have been given from Aphros to a new mecca being established somewhere within the deserts. Though as of the moment, no official statement has been given publicly by the Oracle.
  

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RELATIONS

Delphina: Allies..?
Vdalion: Friendly
Nyt'Hjem: Friendly
Stone Folk: Friendly
Aen: Neutral
Undervein: Neutral
Final Frontier: Neutral
Kingdom of Fortune: Neutral
Kingdom of Nasou: Unwelcome
Deep Hold: Hostile

[caeso]

FOUNDED IN 2048 AC

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"You might just as well say,” added the Dormouse, who seemed to be talking in his sleep, “that ‘I breathe when I sleep’ is the same thing as ‘I sleep when I breathe’!”

“It is the same thing with you,” said the Hatter, and here the conversation dropped, and the party sat silent for a minute, while Alice thought over all she could remember about ravens and writing-desks, which wasn’t much.

 

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RUMORS & FABLES

• Non-Magi survivors from the razing of Nasou have been found in the strangest of places as nothing more than drained, sleepless husks at random, with no discernible rhyme or reason, all across the whole of continental Meranthe. Many have vanished entirely. Some might suspect that this has something to do with a recent uptick in the production of Fantasia plaguing local markets, hocked in dark corners by the world's seedy underclass.
  
  
• Strange things have been happening since the mass sacrifice in the Port. Has something changed in the night sky? The more paranoid have reported sightings of a comet that is slowly drawing closer over the night sky, burning a brilliant blue trail. Others reasonably assert that nothing at all is happening, and that this is a side effect of the new rash of Fantasia being disseminated throughout the general populaces' availability of supplies.
   
  
• The Arcana of the Moon in reverse appears with increasingly disturbing frequency on the eve of a strange event.
  

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RELATIONS

Every Single City: W乇 ﾑ尺乇 Wﾑｲᄃんﾉ刀ム

Every Single Person: W乇 ﾑ尺乇 Wﾑｲᄃんﾉ刀ム

[OneBrainCell]

2048 AC

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Within the green forests of Delphina, the city of Dal'Thala stands proud and true. Promised a golden age the city has seen progress and revitalization since the youngest of House Caewynn took the throne. With many promises kept and the infrastructure of Delphina altered toward great change, the Diarchy had little to say.

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"For ten years we have accepted the mantle of this great kingdom, the promises we made we sought to keep and in this time of turmoil in Meranthe we sought to keep Delphina and its people safe and in peace. With the decade upon us, we are pleased to announce that it is time new flowers bloom in Delphina and a new Diarchy take the throne.

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ʚїɞ In the upcoming year of 2050 AC the new Diarchy will rise and take its place. Rising to the place of Queens of Delphina are Yvelle Vacerayne and Raenesa Vanya.

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ʚїɞ Following the noble reforms of 2045 and newly promoted in 2048 House Caewynn, House Hino, House Valmonte, House Vanya, and House Veles are the reigning nobles of Delphina.

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ʚїɞ As of the current year, the Council of the Crown's members consists of Camino de Caewynn, Noma Veles, Suzuki Hino,  Yvelle Vacerayne, and Raenesa Vanya.

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ʚїɞ For her service and dedication to the Elzara and active participation in the training and recruitment of soldiers, Raenesa Vanya has been promoted to Commander of the Elzara.

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ʚїɞ As promised, the Religious District was constructed in the Amaryllis District.  The temple of Nemea and the temple of Mestra stand proud and the Multi-Faith Keep is open to those who seek space for their religious worship in Delphina. One need only talk to a member of the Diarchy or the Council.

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ʚїɞ Under the watchful supervision of the Hino family, the Sacred Flame Orphanage has opened in the Religious District. Children who seek residency and rearing are encouraged to reach out to a member of the Hino family or the Council.

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ʚїɞ After the cleansing of Mount Pavonis by Vdalion, Delphina seeks to follow in their footsteps by cleansing the sacred forests of Nemea beneath the mountain. It is rumored this cleansing will occur after the King and Queen return from an expedition to retrieve a Nemean artifact to aid them.

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ʚїɞ The Nemean sect Thornwood's Vigil has returned to Delphina. A festival dedicated to Nemea and the Great Hunt will be occurring in the upcoming years in Delphina.

Aen: Neutral

Aphros: Allies

Deep Hold: Hostile

Final Frontier: Neutral

Kingdom of Fortune: Skeptical

Nyt'Hjem: Friendly

Stone Folk: Neutral

Undervein: Neutral

Vdalion: Friendly

[pleroma]

2049 AC

"Croí-Uaimhe. The Cavern Heart. These abandoned mines, we will make into a city, respectful of not only its allies, but its own family. To make enemies of allies is a terrible mistake, to make enemies of your own family is a failure."
- Snap Óir-Gaire

Last time, on Meranthe...

➥ Having been forcibly torn from her position as chieftain, Snap has decided to secede from Undervein in pursuit of establishing a safe haven to those of Óir which follow traditionalist values.
➥ Crash, Zonk and Clearwater are hereby exiled from the Óir clan due to their barbarism and treachery against their own kind and family. If any of these three goblins are found on Croí-Uaimhe's land, those present are requested to remove them politely and forcefully. All other goblins are accepted within the once-abandoned mines with open arms.
➥ Furthermore, Undervein is hereby disowned by the Óir clan, and all actions conducted within are not representative of the true Óir Clan. This means that Croí-Uaimhe does not partake in the Fel Arts (like those of Deep Hold), aimless banditry (such as the once-was Nasou), or harm against their own kin (you know who you are).
➥ The clan, recouping from recent events, will speak amongst themselves to decide upon the new chieftain, overseen by Snap's aid, the way her ancestors, and her father, had done for years.
➥ Croí-Uaimhe extends their hands to allow both allyship and neutrality to those which were already shown such.
➥ Those of Undervein remain family despite no longer being part of the Óir Clan, and Snap has not given up on them. Until then, they will reciprocate hostilities as presented.

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Snap firmly reminds her clan not to rob or harm any tolerated, neutral, or allied party unless they initiate hostilities.
Fortune - Allied.
Vdalion/Frontier/The Gutter - Friendly/Allied.
Aphros - Neutral.
Stonefolk/Batkin - ...Tolerated.
Delphina - Neutral.
Aen - Neutral.

Undervein - Assessing, looking bleak.
Deep Hold - To be robbed, maimed, or killed on sight.

[Spiffspoff]

[aidanj5277]

2049 AC

Following a violent Coup of the government of Undervein, a new rule is established. 

Little Is known of the exact events that occurred, but whispers ruminate about a lone goblin clad in dark armor, defeating the high command of Undervein in combat and declaring himself the new leader. 

After the dust settles, a letter is distributed to the diplomats of nations, it is written in Goblin language, but has been translated by locals. 

“Greetings, esteemed diplomats of Meranthe. I stand before you today as the new leader of the Oir Khanate, and I am honored to have the opportunity to address you all. The Oir Khanate has undergone many changes in recent times, and it is my honor to lead our people into a new era of prosperity and growth. We have faced many challenges in the past, but we have emerged stronger and more determined than ever before. As the new leader of the Oir Khanate, I vow to uphold our traditions and values, while also embracing new ideas and innovations. I promise to work tirelessly to improve the lives of our people, and to forge strong alliances with neighboring nations. But make no mistake, we will not be taken advantage of. The Oir Khanate may be small, but we are mighty, and we will not hesitate to defend ourselves and our allies against any threats.”

For the future. 

For the Khan.

Until stated or declared otherwise by the Khanate or other nations, the following are our relations

Aphros - Neutral

Vdalion - Neutral

Delphina - Neutral

DeepHold - Neutral

Croí-Uaimhe -Neutral

Fortune - Neutral

Aen - Distasteful

[The Wanderer]

2050 AC

• Following the disappearance of Jack Equisol, the diarchy within Aphros continues as a new Oracle rises to take his spot. Lirael Equisol joins Lugh Aubreen among the position of Oracle of Athelios; the former said to be taking a more diplomatic role.
  

• Zohloh's exceptional dedication and service to the city of Aphros have not gone unnoticed. Her tireless efforts in protecting the citizens and ensuring the city's safety have been remarkable. As a result, she has been promoted to the rank of Umbral Captain, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contributions to the City of Duality.
  

• Azalea Aubreen's charisma and dedication have led her to join the Council of Aphros as one of the City of Duality's official ambassadors to represent the country in various diplomatic affairs. Both Oracles have placed their trust in her abilities and expertise, knowing that she will be an excellent representative of their nation.
  

• The Doragon Company, under the leadership of Raylee Mooney, is looking to undergo a resurgence in the coming years. With a renewed focus on their mission to protect the common man, the company welcomes any and all interested to speak with Raylee about joining.
  
  

RELATIONS


Delphina: Friendly
Vdalion: Friendly
Nyt'Hjem: Friendly
Stone Folk: Friendly
Lúbra Cloiche: Friendly
Aen: Neutral
Final Frontier: Neutral
Kingdom of Fortune: Neutral
Deep Hold: Hostile