State of Esshar

[Chance]

1741 AC

"A man is only as great as his ambition." - Garljing, Sagas of Thorgil

• The most notable change in the northern kingdom was the deaths of Dragonlord Rinn and Dragonlord Magne, with Sythaeryn Vartuul, victorous in single combat and his claim, ascending to the rank of Dragonlord thereafter. His dragon, Emriss, delivered the killing blow and fed upon the fresh corpse of the former Dragonlord. Rinn was slain by the notorious criminal Mihalis, rumored descendant of the Warlord Sajid, the murderer of the woman's husband. Shortly following these events, Magne's family (Lynette, her wife, and her daughter) tragically committed suicide in their home, discovered by the Therian Yevon. These duels were overseen by the wisened, eldest of the Fireblooded, Dun Task, who proclaimed the ascension legitimate, and there was no contest from the other present Dragonlord, Khione, throughout the proceedings.
  

• The newly anointed Dragonlord immediately restated his plans to those present, his sword still red with blood: The Therian mountains will be the perfect staging ground for campaigns into the east, where the riches of Barsburg and the lost Essharan lands await them, a glorious expedition that'll give their young the opportunity to make a name for themselves- looking out rather than in. There are many key sights between their current point and the edge of the world, from Theria to the shadow lands. This plan was fully backed by the Coalition prior to the duel, with Asta and Finley promising ample funding and men to Sythaeryn from the spoils of the Osronan war, and is now grounded further.
  
  
• Dragonlord Khione embarks on an expedition into the tundra in search of the rumored wyrm, to pay tribute to the ice dragon. She recently obtained her position following a battle against the drakanite Zion who was also vying for the spot. (OOC: Tonight at 7PM EST, contact them at ThatOtherGirl#0018 if attending interests you!)
  
  
• With the aid of Myllenoris's newly appointed diplomat, the Teraphim Agate, the Dragonlords call for a leader summit while stating that half of the signature bearers on the old agreement are now dead. Given how busy everyone is, when this will happen is unsure, but the country's stability surely depends on it.
  
  
• A public notice is put out that Theria will be cracking down on the flood of Sylavanum, a toxic drug that hooks a person for life with the false promise of bliss. Past leadership seemed to turn a blind eye to this and now so many young are snorting the golden powder, losing years of their life for a temporary high... (OOC: If you sell it in your store, the goods will be confisicated - Shady dealings on the street are suggested instead!)
  

• The Therian factory continues its work, on a protoype pilotable golem suit similar to those in Magnolia and Barsburg, with its own Essharan twist. There's also the rumor of the unofficial promise of rare materials from the expeditions to come.