State of Meranthe

[Kiseki]

(Art made by KlausPillon)

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With the deaths of Eivor Ualdirsson, the former Exarch, and his wife, Hina Lam, Chancellor of Jiuweihu, at the hands of the newly Ascended Imperfect, Lykon; the Citadel had been plunged into a state of disarray, of uncertainty. The absence of leadership led to discord, and for many days, the city experienced what might just have been the darkest moments of its entire recorded history. Its most vaunted heroes lay dead, the thrones empty, and none knew what would become of it all.

And yet, those who are truly heroic tend to arrive in the nick of time. From the ashes, did the people of Aegis rise. Though loss weighed heavily in their hearts, they knew well enough that the Aegis must stand once more, to be the shield of mankind, such was their sworn duty. Now, more than ever, whilst threats of such level only seen during the apex of Mettadora's imperfection existed, they had to recover, that they may regain the glory they once possessed under the purview of their predecessors.

Thus, did succession take place. It was a public process, in which but three key individuals confronted one another. Their positions were made clear, and in the end, all concluded as so;

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H A O R A N
L A M


Mere moments after such proceedings began, already had Haoran proclaimed himself as the next Exarch, the inheritor of Aegis's will. It was as if there never was any doubt of it, and perhaps there truly was none, for all accepted it as so, and none dared contest his claim. His behavior was reminiscent of his father's, in its calmness, in its sternness. Many accepted him, then, seeing in him that hero's legacy, and a proper successor.




H A R U N A
L A M


Possessed of great initiative, Haruna now stood by her brother's side, as the next Ambassador, inheriting her mother's role. Rumors abound of her relentless behavior, in pursuit of vengeance, though none can question the efficiency with which she has conducted herself in recent days, despite the palpable sorrow in her demeanor. She is to act as a spokeswoman, and her voice is to be the Exarch's own.




L I O N
W. FOLHAMMAR



Once seen as an exalted figure, and perhaps one of Aegis's next heroes, Lion had been found guilty of cowardice and desertion, for he had abandoned Eivor, Hina, and Ulysses, amidst their fight against the forces of Atrellya. His sins were pointed out by Haruna, and recognized not just by Haoran, but by individuals of note such as Yugram of Gotaalv and Jólnir Wilkinsson, and so, the people quickly accepted what he had done, earning him their ire. For his actions, Lion was demoted from his position as a Sentinel of Aegis, but he was given an opportunity to redeem himself; should he bring back the head of Lykon, he will be allowed the authority and leadership he once had.

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OTHER HAPPENINGS

• In the presence of renewed leadership, the Aegis now lay in a state of great activity, as the once weakened station pursues recovery.
  
• The military is currently seeing a reorganization of its ranks, pressed as it was due to recent losses. Word has been put out, that they seek new recruits, people to take up the mantles of those who had fallen, in service to mankind.
  
• The economy ceased its decline, with trade becoming one of the Citadel's major priorities. A remarkable amount of war equipment was now being imported, belying some manner of preparation for conflict, though perhaps such was to be expected, given Lykon's warning.
  
• A large bounty has been placed for the heads of Lykon and Etriath, an attempt to incite Meranthe at large to end their lives.
  

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R E L A T I O N S

Xuefeng
"Your support in these trying times did not go unnoticed. Now, and forevermore, we stand together."

The Fel, including Atrellya
"You will rue the day you tested us. There are no gods, no deities, that will save you from our wrath.
Ours is an undying will. Ours is the fire that shall engulf your ilk."

The rest of Meranthe
"We seek to reevaluate our relations in full.
Now, more than ever, mankind must stand united.
Find us, or await us."