State of Meranthe

[GriddyCannister]

Life is as beautiful like the ocean, but it carries that same darkness deep within. Where loss is unstoppable and suffering is inescapable. To hesitate is to drown- to falter is to die.
 

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- The march to sever a head of the three headed hydra ended terribly for Aetius. Many were left injured, but far worse was the loss of their Warlord, Uralai, who fell in battle against the Lady Viceroy. Though such outcomes were always a possibility, his death struck hard either way. Aetius was left shocked, they were left wounded, and above all else, uncertain.

- With Uralai's position now vacant, the former Archmage of War, Gideon Lancaster, stepped forward to claim the role. His rise was met with the general acceptance of their people, and not long after having the positions, changes were made.

 

 -The Architect, Abigail Bylthe has been given the title of Grade III Archmage. 

 -May has been given the title of Archmage of War, succeeding Gideon. 
 
 -Thea Sigurjonsdottir has been given the title of Grade II Archmage. 
 
 -Ghost has been promoted to Grade I Archmage. 

In acknowledgement of their contributions to Aetius, the following individuals has been promoted to the rank of High Mage.

Cassandra Lancaster.

 
Aaru.

 

 - Following what appeared to be a major expedition, many of Aetius' members returned- though not without cost. Every individual who had been sent out came back bearing injuries.

-A large construction site has been set up on the outskirts of the castle-town, and in the midst, a galleon. The Architect, Abigail Bylthe proclaims she wishes to make it fly, and urges prospective shipwrights to seek her out, offering generous payment for their services.

 

-Aetius' sorcerers remain ever busy. The Astral Forge remains one of Aetius' primary projects, although what exactly it is for remains shrouded in secrecy and the wizardry of sorcery. Those interested in participating in it's construction should seek the Red Sorcerer of Aetius, Thea Sigurjonsdottir.

 

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"Though I have been entrusted with this position, there is one thing I must make clear. Uralai was my mentor- my brother. I knew him well, just as he knew me. But I am not Uralai. I cannot replicate the feelings he may have inspired in you, nor can I mimic everything he did. We had a dream when doing everything he had, and now that he is gone, I will be the one to carry it on, and I will do it in my own way.
 
He was his own man, and I am my own.
 
With that said, any agreements or promises made between Uralai and others will be considered null and void until they are reviewed and discussed with me directly.
 
Though my feelings toward many of you have been quite... bitter, to say the least. I now realize that I cannot let my personal feelings interfere with anything that could benefit us in the future. I will make our current stance among you all clear.
 
Delphina: Matters of the past will be set aside in favor of similar interest.
 
The Republic: We share a common enemy, but that appears to be the only common between us.
 
Altharim: You have no involvement with us, and we have no involvement with you. I'd prefer to keep it that way.
 
Caethir: If you're truly interested in friendship, then show us your sincerity... and we will respond in kind.
 
Serenity: Altharim weren't the only ones you turned your back on.
 
The Three Headed Hydra: Must be slain. No matter the sacrifice. 

And to any others yet to be named: Do we have anything to talk about?"