State of Meranthe

[Milly]

2138 AC

From the Office of the Oracle:

“These first few years of my reign have been a doozy, haven’t they?! However despite what has been thrown at us, we continue to 

show the entirety of Meranthe, no, Eternia, that we are made of sterner stuff than most. We have repelled the Atrellyan attack upon 

our home, and have routed the enemy within the East. Now we look cautiously towards the West as they prepare for the same fight 

we found ourselves in, such a short time ago.

However that doesn’t mean our work is over, or far from complete. In order to fortify our borders, we are still taking 

donations of coin, political favors, and items such as ore and alchemical reagents and food in order to stem 

over any future plans, so we are not caught unawares or lacking.

Yet even as we look inwards in order to expand and broaden our horizons, we must also look outwards to those 

who would threaten our people, and our way of life.

Ad astra per aspera.”

◊ Gloomlight is a Devoted Settlement, honoring Athelios in all ways. While there are Krausites living within Unreality and Gloomlight, honoring the Grand Design - the official state religion continues to be that of Athelios.

◊ Even with the successful routing of the enemy Atrellyan forces, the government of Gloomlight continues to accept donations. Please see the Oracle, the Commander of the Bastion, Hajime Akatsuki, or either captains, Justia or Barron Bargiel, in order to donate.

◊ With the successful defense of Gloomlight, the city state has found itself in possession of unique items, ripe for study. One may try to inquire with relevant parties in order to ascertain more knowledge… Potentially…

◊ With Falke Bargiel's absence, a hole has been seen within the ranks of the Asperan Church. With that in mind, Briar Ainsworth has been appointed Pontifice in her place. For those aspiring to become members of the clergy, or who wish to confess their sins in the face of Athelios, please see her.

◊ Due to the diligent work of the Oracle, Thomas G. Equisol, Madavayanna Gregoris has been at last freed from his captivity within Martyr’s Vigil. Some whisper that the agreement made with Midpoint was against Fortune’s wishes, and there is tension between the ranks of Gloomlight and the leadership of the naval protectorate of the Vigil, but these are just whispers… Right?

◊ There has been a Watchtower erected slightly North of Gloomlight, giving the Bastion command of the road right north of there. Patrols are frequent, and those who call Gloomlight their enemy should be weary…

◊ With the resurfacing of Azalea, now known as Koretheia, work is underway to find a common bridge between those of the Holy State of Gloomlight and Arcadia. One such bridge that exists is the Oracle’s very wife, Miriam Equisol, who was blessed by Koretheia to become one of her own songbirds, an Aerodyne.

◊ The Mind Eater, Talguth, the exalted spirit who protects the realm in Unreality, has been seen holding rituals of sorts within Unreality. What this means is up for anyone’s guess unless they were present. Naturally, he may be privy to explain its purpose if one simply asks.

◊ The Bastion is, as always, recruiting. Speak to the Commander, either Captains, or a Knight in order to be made a Squire of the order. There is a future planned co-op training session between the Bastion and Martyr’s Vigil as well! Who knows what that could spell!

◊ There is talk of tensions rising between those of Gloomlight and the people of Varesia. Some rumors speculate the group had brought an Undead into its borders, with the Oracle ordering their arrest. The result was the capture of a child, held until the so-called High Chancellor works to secure the child’s release. One can only guess as to what the future holds between the Equisol and his wayward half brother, Pierre. Are these tensions from good intentions, or a brother chastising his own?

RELATIONS:

The Lawn: Vassal

The Traverse: Allied

Goldlight: Allied

Fortune: Allied

Londo: Allied

Dal’thala: Friendly

Mavethkar: Friendly

Arcadia: Friendly

Xuefeng: Neutral

Serenity: Neutral

Dragon’s Nest: Neutral

Midpoint: Neutral

Final Frontier: Hostile

Fel, Demons, & Necromancers: Kill on Sight

Atrellya: Double Tap