State of Meranthe

[GSM]

"Looks like the waters are calming a bit.

Almost lost myself for a bit. It happens!

What matters is I’m still here. We all are.

For everyone else’s sake, we will hold."

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2118AC

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• Restructuring in the leadership of the Goldlight Order seems to be imminent. Though the Knight-Commander remains in fair standing, especially after the final push of the assault against the Crescent Fortress, Shevaun has started to step back. Rumors abound of why this is the case, though it was clear from the beginning that she never intended to bear the burden of leadership on her own.
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• Not too terribly long after the sudden withdrawal of support towards the Gloomlight Grove is it announced that Martyrs’ Vigil is shuttering its doors for most of the outside world. Bordering on near-hostility or neutral-animosity at best, most are unwelcome within the Vigil without proper reasonings—though this is largely directed at extant leaders attempting to meddle in affairs not their own rather than passerby. The sole exceptions to this are, unsurprisingly, the Kingdom of Fortune, its protected vassal, and the Realm of Delphina, primarily due to the history shared between prominent figures and general well-wishes. Also unsurprisingly, the Gloomlight Grove are particularly distrusted, especially after the death of the prior Commander, Ezra, and after continued political pressure strained and splintered their relationship.
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• Traveling faces and new recruits are starting to populate the walls of the Vigil once more. Promising new blood and prominent combatants alike have been noted to dwell in its lands, and the population has started to gently increase.
  

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• It’s noted that Shevaun has been acting differently again. Whether it’s due to some twisted catharsis or because of some genuine care, it’s unknown; the Knight-Commander’s more dire features have been replaced with some great amount of her mental faculties restored. Talks of having her placed on medical leave have all been silenced.
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• Hands are working upon many different projects, from those requiring scrutiny from other nations’ intermediaries to more faith-based exploits. Those following Chireus, Caius, and Pylae may find themselves in great care— braced by the wings of Bravery, Love, and Hope.
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• A joint effort between the Kingdom of Fortune and the Martyrs’ Vigil has them each looking seawards. For what purpose is currently unclear.
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RELATIONS

Gloomlight Grove: Show me more progress, or stay away.

Kingdom of Fortune: As one we stand.
The Realm of Delphina: Keep in touch!

The rest of Meranthe: Business terms only. Don’t bother otherwise.

Skarnfel/Penumbra/Repose: A disappointing scourge.
Atrellya: A threat worth exterminating.

Aen: Stay quiet.