State of Meranthe

[Powerjake]

Year 2079 AC

The Crimson Keep has kept quiet for the past 8 years. Much of their members remaining in Skarnfel, or Sheol. Perhaps it could be seen as stagnation. But now they have united under a new queen. Now is the time to build, and grow. Helish mana, and the essence of Undeath leaks from the hidden cave enterance to the Crimson Keep. What was in store? Meranthe would have to find out.

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•  Fallon has given up the Queenship to Valerie Hemwick. The reasons as to why are unknown, and will remain secret. But ultimately Valerie is the new face of the Crimson Keep. Letters and envoys are sent to the surrounding nations of Skarnfel, Sheol, and the Fel Gardens. Addressing their governments and letting them know that there will be change at the Crimson Keep. The rest of the nations, well they'd just have to find out themselves.
  
  
• Valerie proclaims Evelyn Nightshade the Princess of the Crimson Keep. She will act as Valerie's eyes and ears in the case she is not around.
  
  
• Those that harbor demonic traits, or the Occult are encouraged to reach out to Evelyn, or Valerie. To learn more about a special project that might be able to boost their connection to thier abilities
  
  
• The Crimson Keep officially joins under the Empire of Skarnfel as a Vassal state. Though they have been allied for many years, this will only secure the alliance between the Fel Gardens, Skarnfel, and the Crimson Keep. Providing a sense of unity amongst all three nations. 
  
  

Skarnfel: Liege
Fel Gardens: Sworn Alliance
Sheol: Sworn Alliance
Witches, Warlocks, Cambions: Welcomed
Aphros: Sworn Enemies
Delphina: Hostile
Meranthe: Hostile
Final Frontier: Neutral

[Trix]

2079 AC
Despite their silence in recent years, the hamlet that is Atheoria continues to make progress albeit with a few minor setbacks

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• The recent dissapearance of the  Amelyns has left  the Seekers without proper guidance.
  
• As a result, Vel has  decided to take up the mantle of leadership temporary in order to fill the void, until he finds an appropriate replacement. Whispers amongst the folks suggest a successor has already been picked. 
  
• Atheoria will continue to serve as a refuge for those who reject the prevailing faiths of others and yearn to choose their own destiny.
  
• Due to the predecessors affiliations with Crafting Delights, relations with the company and its affiliate remains firmly strong.
  

Audhild: Friends.

Rest of Meranthe: 

[Ohverride]

2081 AC

"There are some things in the world that are utterly immutable."

✲ Final Frontier has shifted to an "Equal Interest Policy" due to recent events, wherein most efforts will be focused inwards barring few other nations. The policy entails that most efforts put forth by the nation will not be done out of altruism and instead, actions will be taken if only it aligns in the Frontier's greater interests. This remains as a portion of the longstanding rebuilding project put forth since the current Director took seat in order to rebuild the Frontier and make it flourish.

✲ A vision from her lady Alacritas has been given unto Azalea, and words of a celebratory festival of something in particular seems to be in the works. During this time, all are welcomed to come and visit the tree and the Church both - allowing open opportunity for new initiates or those simply seeking to learn more about the Constant of Life.

✲ All new Golemcrafters soon graduating, should note that any golems following a similar path to [THE TEMPUS INCIDENT] will be either reprogrammed or destroyed on sight. Be careful, be aware and please, pay attention to your golems.

✲ Rumors can just be rumors, but some are to be taken seriously at times, applicants to the Proto-Institute may undergo further scrutiny in the near future before being signed on.

✲ Any individual in possession of curios or objects of interest are encouraged to display them to Institute staff. The Institute also takes donations in order to further develop technology to benefit Meranthe and it's people. The Frontier is also opening itself to purchasing bulk resources to any aspiring merchants that might wish to sell them.

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 RELATIONS

Delphina: Of Equal Interest

Atheoria: Neutral

Enclave: Wary

Dawnstone: Allied

Kingdom of Fortune: Of Equal Interest

Audhild: Friendly

Aphros: Of Equal Interest

Skarnfel, Sheol, Crimson Keep: Enemies

[HolyRue]

2082AC

“New Beginnings” 

• Nyflheim is under new ownership. Ba’alhumorus accepts the heirloom in efforts of restoring the Ookami race on the lands encampment by Ookami. In doing so , many festivals and lessons will be held on the land , inviting all who want to engage on the eternal chase with wolves. On the island, left behind, was many things, including a church and places to stay. This would mean hope for the beastkin in making a stand as their own force; And with the help of Dawnstone’s king and resources, Nyflheim will thrive as another land in council with Dawnstone and it’s forces. 
  

• Many beastkin flock to the reopened land. Many Ookami enroll in the Melodian Faith. Even a Red Drakanite by the name of Alucard offers to help the evolution of the race and thus the growth of Asena and Saekanis devout increase a substantial margin making Nyflheim the leading teacher of the two divine beast and many others. Even some Kitsune have found knowledge from the land after visiting for it’s beautiful landscape and sights. Bradicus, Jamie , and other Saekanni help the protection of Dawnstone and all allied lands with daily patrols of Meranthe. Lead by Vent and Ba’alhumorus, the patrolling wolves scavenge and hunt for new land to expand Nyflheims growth and betrayers of the lifestream.
  

• Any enemy that is shared by Dawnstone is as well shared by Nyflheim. Those amongst that circle of folks should be prepared to bare arms aginst the divine’s chosen. Beware as to not face these lands for no remorse shall be shown. Anyone who faces the lands in partnership with Dawnstone be warned that Nyflheim will supply as support and reinforcement
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RELATIONS

Dal’thala: Allied

Final Frontier : Allied

Dawnstone: Allied

Audhild:Neutral

Aphros: Neutral

Skarnfel, Sheol, and any allied forces : Enemies

[CupcakeMomo]

† The Sainted Enclave has been renamed to the Sainted Church following the ascension of Palade Avincus.

† Simultaneously, following the ascension of Palade Avincus, the title of Incandescent was ruthlessly shattered, and The First Pylaean Crusade begun, an affront to the collection of states harboring an oath to progress Humanity in their image - Technological advancement. A narrow victory is had by the Sainted Church, materials stolen by the religious society, and developments into the Future of Humanity. A future where Synthetics are null and void.

† Following eight years of recovery, the Coalition of Meranthe issue a verdict to have Palade Avincus and Edward Aubreen tried for crimes against Humanity - The result being the military servitude of the Sainted Church for the cause of eliminating all Demonkind, and Fel-touched from the lands.

And so it shall.
The Sainted Church would commit everything into safeguarding Humanity.

† The Sun and Moon clashes, the land cries. Despair and Hope wage war against each other. Elite forces of the Sainted Church are stationed within Aphros to defend against the assault.

A crusade of Humanity is declared against all ilks of Evil, mirroring the sagas of Moros; Helheim, Beyond the Light of the World Tree. The resources and manpower of the Sainted Church, despite the grievances of its people are spent on protecting the nations that had once stood against the sanctuary of Pylae's realm.

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A New Era is Emerging...



⸸ Vera Cruz burns.

⸸ The Primo Priestess, and the Commander of the Sainted Church has been slain. Hope feels so little, the future grim for the Sainted Church, as the two leaders of the sanctuary leave behind heirs, and relics. The Sun reaches its highest point for but a small moment, dazzling with a great oomph of power before fading. 

Ruin is sure to come.

⸸ A moment of foreboding washes along Meranthe. The future is unknown, and it is as if time itself, can only be told by Memoria. Perhaps, the lands require his seers.  In a distant part unknown, something is brewing, and the various monsters, unspeakable evils, and unknowns alike are starting to Rise from the shadows. Xarxes the Nephairy does not appear sated, his ambitions, as bottomless as the deep hole that Moros has been placed into.

⸸ The Imperfect Demon Lord of Knowledge, Na'ria has met its end, though from the very husk of darkness, there is more that is to come. More challenges for Humanity. The Ria Clan will reassemble, and unleash Hel upon Meranthe.

⸸ The world ... Something is different. The world is changing. What will meet the inhabitants of Meranthe?

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Relations; The People of the Sainted Church's perception of the lands:

Dal'thala: Friendly

Aphros: Hostile

Audhild: Hostile

Final Frontier: Hostile

Kingdom of Fortune: Hostile

Dawnstone: Hostile

Crimson Keep: Pylae Vult!

Skarnfel: Pylae Vult!

Sheol: Pylae Vult!

[GSM]

Year 2082 AC

 The Demon King has fallen.

Skarnfel has grown eerily silent after a surge in activity, perhaps in reverent silence to what was lost upon this day.

The Demon King, Na'Ria, had led Skarnfel beautifully in its years of service.

The Daughter of Sak'noth, the Lord of Knowledge, had given everything to its beloved people, fel or otherwise.

But, the End had come; only in the burning of Aphros, in a glorious war of Change, did Na'Ria fall.

Under the watchful eye of the Warden of Athelios, with the burning of Vera Cruz, would the Imperfect scourge recede into memory.

The Era of Change truly begun with the siege of the Blood Rose Island, only to be taken as the Fel Gardens proper. Yet, those that faced the ever-surging powers of the fel knew that the Demon King's ambitions were ever-rising, and united to fight back and rout the scourge. In a war to reclaim the lands, the coalition of Sheol and Skarnfel worked in perfect harmony to defend what may have been lost; resounding in triumph did the fel stand, a home secured.

Yet, Change is not always what one wishes it would be.

The near-simultaneous attack to Aphros was speared by the greatest of Skarnfel's own, launching in a blood frenzy to break the Oracle and burn down Vera Cruz. Yet, even as they were successful in their push, even as the Asperan church caught in flame by the whims of the Imperfect-

Na'Ria fell.

But it would not fade.

• The future of Skarnfel is unknown. A massive power vacuum has opened in the highest of the high ranks of Skarnfel, leaving the Lord of Time, Xarxes, alone as the one true ruler of the fel legion.
  

• The spawn of Na'Ria have grown ever-stronger, and continue to proliferate with the powers that may be, swearing vengeance and wishing to continue their Broodmother's works in full.
  

• The Lord of Time, Xarxes, has become the successor to the prior three Imperfects; the Diarchy has become a Monarchy.
  

Relations

Grand Guignol: Eternal Revelry?

Crimson Keep: Vassal State?

The Fel Garden: Vassal State?

Witches, Warlocks, Cambions: Welcomed?

Aphros: Immediate Target?

Delphina: Incredibly Hostile?

Meranthe: Hostile?

[Metrice]

Year: 2082
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“It’s been a good voyage.”

An air of sorrow has befallen the archipelago, so many lives cast asunder for a fruitless venture. Fel Gardens had devastated Fortune’s hierarchy. The Commandant, and even the Sovereign captured. Their fate is unknown. The High Corsair and High Seer barely escaping with a chance to tell the tale. And the Driftwood Battalion had suffered heavy losses. Some of their finest lost on this must horrific of events.
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There were rumors of a final will, one denoting the fates of the captured. One that was held tightly to those in command, it gave way to new leadership. A new Sovereign decreed in the midst of the silence. The isles would not be left headless.
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Despite this would the isles still see progress. The High Seer had created a sister to the Heavenly Blossom’s Church. One located upon Nilhirra, long since the agricultural isle of the archipelago had it been given another purpose. Now faith would run anew, giving the people hope in the silvery light of life.

They would leave their people with a statement, one to offer hope- guidance in these most difficult of times.
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"Our home has suffered losses. Family lay dead at the hands of Fel forces. However, our projects continue, and a new one has been started. The hunt for a cold iron vein begins."

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In the face of such darkness, there was hope. Even when all seemed lost, the archipelago would not yield.

Fortune would carry on.

“I have deep appreciation for all of you."
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“You'll all find your way in time, find it without me. Free our people from this malignant disease." 


⁜ High Corsair Emeraldi had made a plan to embolden the waters, and outreach for those that would be stalwart in the defense of the archipelago. This being Fortune’s outreach in the face of such harrowing times.
⁜With the loss of the Doyen, the Percipience would be left without a head. This Vacancy set to be filled by those left behind, to steer the guiding minds of the archipelago further onwards.
⁜The faith of Alacritas now alive and true amongst the people of the Southern Seas. It gave them hope, purpose in these most tumultuous of times. Something they’d lost, something to steer them in the face of such a foe.
⁜In light of persistent rumors, it is thought that the isles may crumble without proper leadership. The people are fearful, their safety in question. The liberties, the freedoms they’d come to enjoy likely to be robbed from them.
“I will miss seeing you all grow. My Beloved children, my family. In this life of mine, I couldn't have asked for a greater blessing."

  
Aphros: Affiliate.
Dal'Thala: Unknown.
Dawnstone: Unknown.
Atheoria: Unknown.
Fel Threat: No Mercy.
Sainted Church: Extreme Caution.
Frontier: Mercantile Accord.
Audhild: Mercantile Accord.

“But most of all, learn to be happy.”

[akemimera]

Year: 2083

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“To Those that paved the way, and to Those that push forward yet.”

An air of a shakey but driven goal forward permeates the archipelago, as the kingdom slowly reorganizes and rebuilds. The losses of the war were still felt, but time waits for no one, as the new sovereign takes up finishing several other projects, something the nation as a whole, and her allies will benefit from.

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The rumored last will has been shared with nation, and those mentioned on it as they were found. By the decree of the late Sovereign, Fabbondel Ethrian, the new Sovereign, Tergiverstation takes up the mantle of leadership of the islands.  A new Commandant, with a joint agreement between both the Sovereign, and the High Corsair, Poppy Delmare assumes the position of her father.

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Further more, having learned of a great many changes out in the desert, and surprisingly beyond such, the Sovereign offered these words. For even as busy and time consuming keeping a nation afloat, they remembered those that helped them.

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"It is an interesting time we live in, where I have debts to those who a mere year ago were allies in arms. Shui Avintess, I owe you a favour.

Azalea, I cannot begin to understand your loss, but should you require my aid, you need only ask."

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In the years to come, what is certain is Fortune is slowly recovering. A small blessing, but one welcomed by the Isles.

Ye of Gilden Origins, stand strong.

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⁜The Percipience is quietly working on many a project under the gaze of the Sentionaut, their knowledge of their creators works being recorded, and secured. It is rumored one of the Frontier has born witness to some of the pages.
⁜Memorial Statues have been erected around the Isles of those who put down their lives for the nation. The dead will be honored.
⁜High Seer Tergiversation takes up the mantle of Sovereign, establishing a solid leadership for the people. This would mark the first Priest Sovereignty for the nation, and for most, the only changes will be who held the title.
⁜A new Commandant, Poppy Delmare has been appointed.  May she serve with distinction and courage in these trying times.

Aphros: Affiliate.

Dal'Thala: Unknown.

Dawnstone: Unknown.

Atheoria: Unknown.

Fel Threat: No Mercy.

Rise/Tower Dwellers: Unknown

Frontier: Mercantile Accord.

Audhild: Mercantile Accord.

[OneBrainCell]

Where the keep has rested silently for many years, a new life sparks within the darkened halls of the city. The crimson dragon banners of the keep have been pulled down and in their place, the banners of gold and black have risen.
The Crimson Keep is no more, in its place the Golden Keep rises to bring prosperity and life to the long-forgotten city.

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2083 AC

• Following the quiet retirement of Queen Valerie Hemwick, the throne was abdicated by the Crown Princess, Evelyn Nightshade. After careful consideration of the Fel Nations, the title of Queen has been bestowed on Melione Hiraeth.
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• Alongside the rise of the new queen, the title of the Crimson Keep has been stripped from the city and replaced with the Golden Keep. An homage to the powers that now lingered within the halls.
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• A new council has been formed to bring prosperity and order to the city. Sitting at the gilded table are Evelyn Nightshade: Head of Invention, Liliaceae: Head of Black Magic, Evate Hiraeth: Treasurer of the Keep, and Erebath Hiraeth: Commander of the Keep.
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• Despite the shift in coven control, the worship of all Marquis is still allowed and encouraged within the Golden Keep. No citizen will be evicted nor ostracized for their worship.
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• Long neglected projects find new life within the Golden Keep. Rumors spread of a tree unlike any other nurtured within the depths of the Keep, its intentions and purpose unknown to the public. The invitation for occultists and those of fel nature to assist on the project remains open. Those interested may contact Evelyn Nightshade or Melione Hiraeth.
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• Creatures unseen for decades have begun to surface from the Golden Keep, Nethradin conjured forth from Hel with the intent of protecting the Keep and its citizens.
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• A tower of the keep has been reconstructed in the jungles. Business of all sort seems to travel in and out of the grand space intended to host dealings of all kinds. Those who are Fel in nature or seek nefarious business are welcomed into the tower to mingle, meet, and relax.
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• Despite the shift in power, the Golden Keep remains a dutiful vassal of Skarnfel. Entrusted to bring prosperity to both itself and to the Fel Nations, the Golden Keep seeks to rise to the confidence of those who appointed them.
  

Relations

Aphros: Enemies
Dawnstone: Friendly Support
Delphina: Enemies
Fel Garden: United by the Empire
Sheol: Allied in Revelry
Skarnfel: United by the Empire

The Rest of Meranthe: Hostile

[Chasing Daybreak]

E D E N

2083AC

"For all of its flaws, and there are many, this world is brimming with promise. It is raw, abundant in life, and unpredictable. Now let's begin the work of realizing paradise..."

HIGH OFFICIALS:

EALDIN - The Crown

SIRAIDE - The Staff

SPECTRE - The Sword
INTERREGNA - The Quill

POPULATION: Descendants (5), Spirit-Wards (400), Humans (50)

➤The mysterious, intergalactic group known as RISE has returned to Meranthe. Descendants of the ones who built the Tower of Aetius and used it as a vessel to explore the cosmos; renegades and hardened warriors that have lived on colony worlds. They appear extremely organized, possess magitech on a level beyond, and guarded intelligence of the deep lores of the universe, if lacking in recent information within Meranthe itself.

➤The Aenite cloak of the Pylae Nephilim Kure Avincus appeared on a pillar within the Sainted Enclave, bloodied. The worst was assumed.

➤Their outpost can be found south west within Mount Pavonis. (150, 450, 1)

➤Their surface level goals have been made clear enough to any magi that asks:
"All may join in on the revolution, including the natives here... but only if you're a cut above the rest. Our desire is to elevate Meranthe beyond its petty reliance on the pantheon and their rigid ideologies, as they laugh from above while you were wage your pointless wars and throw stones at one another. The end is now, and the future is today, rather than tomorrow."

➤The gathering of precious resources and the accruement of a standing army begins. Mercenaries are welcome. Eternite in particular is highly valued.

➤A hunt is planned to bring stability to the Tower of Aetius. See thread. 

RELATIONS
"... It's quite simple, really."

HUMANITY: Ally

ALL GODS: Enemy

FAITH: "If you pray in front of us, then prepare to lose both hands. If all priests up and went on strike, then the pantheon's influence would diminish greatly..."

WITCHCRAFT: "You had to sell your soul for power? You're compromised. As good as dead- no, worse, because you'll serve our enemies in the outer worlds as a slave."

NECROMANCY: "It's not for the faint of heart. Mastering death...Siraide has spent many decades in his practice, and has need of fresh corpses."

MAGITECH: "Ask Ealdin about the vault. Politely."

FORTUNA: "Is this some kind of cult, or what? Does she really think she can predict my tomorrow? Disregard."

DEMONS: "So I met this angry wasp, Djanthornix.. then forced his potential to surface. And he didn't live long beyond that. What curious critters."