State of Meranthe

[Vanai]

Year 2175

Settlement type: Devoted

• For many years, there was silence within the halls of The Temple of Man. The prayers to Enarr and Ualdir persisted but there was a silent stagnation that lingered, slowing the progression of the faith and development for the residents… In these quiet years, Tahuwa had been driven away by disagreements with the administration, Acantho fled Meranthe on charges of grand crimes, Fran Garijn disappeared beyond the Gates of Death in a long lasting spiritual journey and in the end, so did Atlas Equisol retreat into isolation.
  
• As Enos was at risk of fading into obscurity, Kosta Garijn, daughter of Atlas and Fran would step up at the age of 16. Over the coming years and under guidance of the temporary leader Gunnar (NPC) she came to be respected as the leading power within the Temple, and for its people through keeping Enos oath to give aid to their allies and to always stand against the fel in the various battles across Meranthe.
  
• Slowly, the temple began to stir: refuge was given to those of Drakanspire, allies who needed a hearth after the fall of their home... A passing moment of tension between the church and Mikael Richter, upon which the honourable dwarves of Stonehaven offered aid to the temple in their time of need. But mercifully the threat was withheld, and no clash came.
  
• Since then, the slumbering of Enos has ended. Once more, with new friends, allies, and members coming to the temple’s doors, the hearths once more burning with activity and friendly faces, do we rise. Of particular note, the Giant of Enarr Saevara Vindrskald proclaims that she is undergoing an operation to repair the warped and defaced Forge of Ualdir, and invites those of similar interest to make contact.
  
  
• The temple finds its strength once-more, so too do its enemies: for just as Atrellya marched on its predecessor, so too did Aisenliche march with an army of undead helmed by a forgotten terrible beast. With Enarr and Ualdir in their hearts, and many allies from near and far at their side, the incursion was repelled: yet tragedy struck all the same, for the temple’s leader Kosta Garijn was dealt a near-mortal blow in the defence of the city by the maw of the black dragon.
  

Now, the giant Saevara Vindrskald takes acting command of the temple, while the doctor Esoti Liam’s medical talent is all that keeps the wielder of the mighty Calsevol clinging to life, her future uncertain…

In the wake of the battle against Aisenliche, the regent proclaimed the following:

“Far too many years have passed with our halls in silence, with Enos left slumbering and unmoving amidst illness and inner turmoil. To this end, I proclaim before Meranthe that our heart yet beats, and that Enos stands as it always should have been: as a bulwark of the pantheon.

There are many in this world who hold Enarr and Ualdir in contempt, those who would wrongly name us tyrants, warmongers, and worse for our faith. Yet, regardless of how you may feel of the Twin-Crowns, be you of good intention and pure of soul, the Temple of Man shall be your shield against the darkness. Whatever you may think of the Enarr and Ualdir, know that we stand with humanity and the pantheon’s unity.”
- Saevara Vindskaldr

Relations

Stonehaven: Our liege in the mountains, we recognize the Crownbearer’s claims of the snowy lands.

The New Dawn Order: Friends of the faith, all.

Altharim: Our past is a checkered one, but we believe in your vision. May she rest in peace.

Meranthe: The temple’s doors are always open to those of good nature who seek them

The Fel: Repent or perish

Aisenliche: Wrath, unending

Credits:
Thanks to Tokkihopp who helped me write this (Practically wrote the majority!)
Original art made by Javier Charro (link)