State of Esshar

[Jumpy]

1743 AC





"I hope the truth of your fortunes with outweighs an eternity shackled in Helheim."

The witch Eureka Edwards, also known as Noriko, has been slain in battle against Lorespeaker Kofe.

"Many people doubted me during the last summit. My position on witchcraft may not be the traditional one, and will remain as such.

I will not lie. Noriko came to me seeking refuge from the world, intending on granting favors and helping me in my projects should I be to protect him and his beloved. He spoke of creating an object able to detect witches with his help. I offered him a stay in Ilburg's jail for the Coalition to judge that offer, believing the world would be wise enough to accept such an opportunity.

Unfortunately, Noriko's heart could not trust me, or the rest of the world.

He died a sick man, leaving behind a wounded lover.

Those who believed I would hesitate when it came to taking action are welcome to present proper apologies for not believing in me.
Yes. I'm talking about you, Finley."

Following the death of the witch, Ilburg's Overseer brings forth a few points to note:

• The revival of Ilburg is heard of far and wide!
  
• With the death of Noriko, the Lorespeaker asks the world to reconsider Blyze's status as a criminal, for the source of their crime is now gone.
  
• Following the bounty put on Mihalis Lovain, a push for the occultist to be cleared of his crimes is made. The reason for amnesty being cited as "Occult Madness".
  
• Rumors of Kofe working on a method to lessen the effects of the aforementioned madness circulate around the world.
  
• Talk of an incredibly successful ritual in Alabastre is given by the few residents of Ilburg who participated, praising Queen Mars' ingenuity.