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Aetius
The Year of Fall, 2170AC.
Population: Under 2000 (1 Village).
Military Might: Lacking; unable to siege kingdoms.
A roller-coaster of eight years saw Aetius move back-and-forth across the subcontinent.
From the coalition opposing Thomas Equisol's conquest of Meranthe, to a thorn in Ad Contra Deus's side, and ending with a contest of territory against King Adelaide's Caethir. These ventures, mixed of success and failure, saw the people within battle-tested and ultimately take Glimmer Lake.
The ceasefire to hostilities (2169AC) coincided with Caethir's rebellion. Thus, it's easy to assume Aetius is in support of Caethir's newfound Queen Adira.
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With a moment of reprieve and peace after non-stop battles, Lord Uralai addressed his home at the turn of year. The following excerpts, spread by word of mouth or crow, define Aetius' stance moving forward.
Uralai Wrote:"Any bad blood with Caethir should be buried now; the war originated from their past council, all but deposed by the rebellion."
And perhaps prematurely...
Uralai Wrote:"... Many people have asked what's our purpose if we don't chase the gods in the sky. It's to live.
My ambitions were once for a home... but the Outer Realms are where our interests will one day lie. We'll be restoring the Tower of Aetius and conquering the skies. Contesting resource areas will be the beginning to see this dream of exploration become a reality.
Until that day comes, survive."
The synthetic begins a Space Race. Scouts and archaeologists have been hired and once the next treasures are found, Aetius will be making a move.
Political Relations/
Humanity
Kingdoms of Meranthe: Neutral.
Delphina: A budding diplomatic channel. Delegate: Snacks.
Serenity: A collaboration into the negative floors of the Tower, organized by Basil and Ghost.
The Malignant Forces
Pscaela - Viritas - Nameless Circle: Forbidden States, the Three-Headed Hydra.
"We've opposed them several times... from Meishan stopping the freedom of an ancient giant,
to Gideon clashing the Aphrosian blade of Varrach, Barron Bargiel.
If we're on their path of vengeance, it should be no surprise."
Magi and non-magi of Aetius should express caution towards these nations of witchcraft and necromancy. Despite being anti-civilization, each hold powerful, charismatic leaders and incredible dark magic from collaborating covens. Archmage Gideon can be found for greater details.