State of Meranthe

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= 2158 AC =
The Progressive Core and Capital of the Republic

"In War and Adversity, Victory
Through Victory, Peace
In Peace, Vigilance
 
To ensure a better world."

• After the death of Mestra, the Order's focus shifted inwards for a time. Golems could be seen within the ranks, filling out the workforce. Quality of life seems to have improved as a result, seven foot constructs of gleaming steel working tirelessly. A large number of children have been seen within the square, the newer generation of mages coming into the light as time passes on.
  

• A restructuring of command has taken place, with former Knight-Captain Grey Aundeoth ascending to the rank of Captain-General and assuming control of the Order. Garret Richter steps back in his long service to the role of Archbishop, leaving the day-to-day to the new Captain-General and his two subordinates, the Hand of the Tribunal Agne Talalt, and Knight Commander CES-001 Saber.
  

• Preparations are in effect for a ritual to occur on the turn of winter, an alleged plan by the Captain-General to bring about a month long night to the Vigil and distill fragments from the dark. Shadow mages and light mages alike are invited to participate and attend.
  

• A defense of Aquantio was mounted recently, assisted by the Order. The tree has found itself often a battleground over the past decades, yet still grows strong within the shadowlands.
  

• The whispered of Catacombs had come to completion, though what this meant for the city is not immediately clear. Plans have been drafted for exploration and excavation efforts, rumors of some deep expedition circulating. The Captain-General makes it clear that he wishes to see an era of growth and prosperity. Rumors further state that the production of Synthetics has begun - and a few highly advanced pieces of technology have been sighted coming from the workshops.
  

• In prior years, captures and skirmishes with the forces of the Isle, specifically the remnants of Atrellya and those of the Grand Guignol, have found a variety of prisoners being exchanged back and forth- though some vanished to never be seen again. While the bulk of this was near the realms of Delphina and it's vassals, the Order was not idle in it's pursuit.
  

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RELATIONS

THE REPUBLIC
Gloomlight Grove: Glory to the Republic
Kingdom of Fortune: Under the Protection of Golden Wings

THE REALM OF DELPHINA
Delphina: Long Live the Lumin King. For who else is fit to rule, after him?
Arcadia: A force for good, that wised up a bit

THE RUBY EMPIRE
Xuefeng: A far-off curiosity that still remains that way
Drakanspire: Do better than your forebearers

WESTERN FRONT
Serenity: There is promise, but we have our eye on you
Nightview: Better off, after the chasm south

INDEPENDENT
Caethir: A charming city that needs to choose it's friends carefully.
Nihil: Wait and see
Viritas: From the ashes, something new
Jotunheim: Wait and see
Antefinem: Outside our Jurisdiction

THE ARCH-ENEMY
Lost Legion: You had your chance
Grand Guignol: Time to draw the curtain
Atrellyan Remnant: To the last
Ad Contra Deus: Hel's too good for you.
Serpent's Nest: So they are.