State of Esshar

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1811 AC | The Year of Bloodshed | War
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The past year has marked the start of a power struggle within the jungle, many small tribal leaders attempting to claim the empty spot left on the Council following Rachelle's retirement from leadership, scrambling to find another worthy enough to fill her large shoes. Moxtli's internal affairs were in disarray with nobody really sure about what Moxtli's future had in store. Expeditions were scrapped and the construction of new infrastructure came to a halt. However, when uncertainty in the Tribes was at its peak, the former Warchief Eiji quickly stifled any doubt remaining by rising to power as Chieftain of Moxtli, naming Itoxual as his new Warchief- both supported by Yaluk Ixtan.

The Tribes were once again under the proud leadership of Beastkin exclusively. 

Respite reigned over Moxtli, but the execution of Itzul within Osrona created a chain reaction of unfortunate events. A meeting turned sour once again ignited the furnaces of war, the death of Di'or only adding salt to the wound. Following the two deaths, the Tribes of Moxtli prepare to march into war once more along with their Fireblooded allies. The new Council delivers a speech to its people in response to Osrona.

Yaluk Ixtan

One true religion? One truth faith? One true church?

... are these the people criticizing the cultures of others?

I have nothing left to say to these zealots. My flames will speak for themselves.

You forget an animal is far more dangerous when backed into a corner.

Chieftain Eiji

People of Moxtli and Esshar alike! My grand audience! Once more we find ourselves on the cusp of yet another performance where racists try to storm the forests. Once more we will find them running from our claims with less moxie in their chests.

Yet… It bothers me - The words of Amori and their kin alike. So let’s go down the list, shall we?

Osrona prides itself on being the holy city yet, strange enough, they hold a ceasefire on people that meld the flesh of the dead and living into monstrosities! While their Stellus prides themselves on their tenets their own consistency is laughable in turn. Their own brother remains a racist - I still have not forgotten how he tossed Tono’tli aside and said to him, “Do not make me do something I would ENJOY.”

Pitiful Pelleauxs, aren’t they?

Then there comes Amori… One so holy they can barely find the moment to give another mercy. We’ve heard it from those that have left the city, they know not what has happened to one they look up to so fondly. So I ask you, Moxtli and Esshar alike…

Are we the bad guys in this performance, or are those that scream of justice the true villains in Esshar’s next act?

Shaman D'noxa

My people.

Once more we've seen nothing but a disreputable sense of justice from Osrona. When we've held prisoners in the past, crimes or not, even the traitor Zumurrud was given a chance at freedom in one way or another. Though neither did we put them down locked away, neither did we fight them with unfair numbers to ensure their demise.

The Archmagi can speak with his forked tongue as much as he likes, in the end it will end up pressed upon the shoes of the Achyonites and Fleshcrafters he seems to enjoy too much to destroy. A Stellus who boasts being blessed by Maltziel, only to let such evil fester and grow while they would assault us alongside them. This sounds much more like a proper alliance than a ceasefire, does it not..? Though while I will not defend Itzul's actions, he was provoked by a man so cowardly he won't dare step beyond his walls to face me in single combat. Let there be no mistake, it was this act of provocation that started all of this.

These are the very people who are coming to claim the land we have secured. Cowards who hide until they hold an advantage. A small battle was won, but the best of Moxtli have yet to clash blades with them. The best of Moxtli have yet to inspire fear into the hearts of Osronan Knights with their cries of battle. A clash was lost, but we will not lose a war.

Their Prophet may squeal all she likes about what we do, but it means naught. One who would boast following the path of Saints, yet is more tolerable of the creation of abominations of both flesh and machine? Truly a hypocritical enigma, but one to expect from a city with a reputation for putting a shining paint over rot.

They call us barbarians, but our way of life is what makes us strong. Remember, we do not fight alone. The Spirits fight alongside us, they watch us, and they protect us. So as they dare march upon us instead of the true enemy, we will show them that craven men have no place fighting against the Tribes of Moxtli.

Itoxual

"You know it is kind of funny to see the Hunters being hunted. Although, what is surprising is that Osrona has killed more of our people than we have theirs and apparently we're the problem. To be born in a land where Spirits is all that we learn only to see the 'City of Magic' and the 'City of Metal' going to each others' weddings. Kind of FUCKED!


Oh well, not like it was meant to be. The city that doesn't believe in gods or kings signing a ceasefire with the city that holds that high and mighty. I'll never understand but maybe I'm too dumb to figure it out. Maybe I'm just to sullied over the fact that our people is scurried. But! We're building back up and we'll never cower in fear against any enemy. Not when our lives are on the line. Patience is everything but to rush in to protect what we hold true is too."

Moxtli is at war with Achyon and Osrona. It is allied with the Fireblooded and has good relations with the Deep Company.