State of Esshar

[Milly]

1828AC

“You will not just be crushed 

for your dissent

You will be disintegrated.”

The battle for Silverwall Mines was, from a military standpoint, a rousing success. Achyon’s forces 

decimated Osrona’s and gained the upper hand. But…

The battle for Silverwall Mines was, from a personal standpoint, a terrible heartbreak. Despite the number of victories 

won on Achyon’s side, or the number of captives and deaths which occurred, Osrona’s single captive was one of importance.

With the refusal of the Commander’s offer to trade Orain ven Pelleaux, the Archmagi’s own son, for his daughter 

Xenia pyr Docro, Ryker did precisely as he said he would. He executed the heir to house Pelleaux on the spot and 

ordered Asher, a Knight within the Second Dawn to be executed as well. Amori killed Ryker’s daughter in turn.

Orain’s body was further taken by the Commander himself, to prevent Osrona the ability to 

bury it, or even possibly bring it back to life. It was disintegrated shortly after.

Xenia’s corpse was buried next to her mother, under a tree next to the Docro Manor. The Commander, 

despite the success of the counter effort, was not seen for many days. Eventually, more 

official statements were released, as well as a letter written by the man himself.

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ᔸ Progress never stops it’s eternal march for anyone. Achyon, after successfully defending their rightful ownership of Silverwall Mines, now looks to the next closest target: The Temple of Eos. What the empire of Barsburg wishes to do with such a sacred place is a mystery, however foreboding it may be.

ᔸ Due to their excellence in the field of battle as well as exceptional leadership the following soldiers have been promoted:

To the rank of Corporal:

Kael Vorso

Atlas Akar

Dernurst (no last name? Officials scratch their head.)

To the rank of Sergeant:

Dimitri Asimov

Ksena Delisle

Alexei pyr Docro

Bianca Ignacio

To the rank of Captain:

Julian Sodynym (Officials apologize for their earlier mistake)

Julius pyr Aertas

Niffty

ᔸ Achyon’s alliance with the Deep Company has been resolidified with their showcasing during the raid, helping to beat Osrona away from their efforts to claim the mines. Whatever had been agreed upon was kept silent, with only soldiers knowing what they needed to know.

ᔸ There are many projects being worked on consecutively within the Empire’s colony city. If you’re interested, please speak with Captain Marcel Delisle, Sergeant Akrites Fitz-Empress, or the premiere Synthetic technician and doctor, Amelia Locke pyr Aertas. There are also rumors of the Technomancers being revived by the Synthetic Artificer Lucy. If interested, find her!

ᔸ There are public bounties posted most recently by the Commander himself, with their reasons being listed:

Isana pyr Aertas - Traitor to the Empire of Barsburg, murderer of Xenia pyr Docro. Price discussed on receipt of the body.

Ariadne ven Pelleaux - ‘She spit on my daughter’s corpse.’ Price: 100,000 coins

Amori ven Pelleaux - ‘He murdered my daughter’. Self explanatory. Price: 1 coin

ᔸ The statement from the Commander has been released, officially:

“This is what you believe in, Osrona? When you lose completely you allow your tyrannical king to make foolish decisions which lead not to the death of a minimized amount of soldiers, but his very own son? A heartless, cruel bastard that I am, I recognize the folly of such a move. I offered your Archmagi the chance to trade Xenia for his son and he refused.

I always do precisely as I say.

How many times must I repeat myself before you all listen?

Do not fuck with me.

Do not fuck with the Family.

Do not fuck with Barsburg.

You allow Occultists within your midst to fight for you while deriding Achyon’s own people? Foolish.

To my cousin Geztelle: I would have apologized for the untimely death of your son, but the fault lies squarely on your husband’s shoulders. Don’t look the other way at this grave injustice he performed against your family.

For those who understand the gravity of what your Archmagi did, do not allow him to run your city into the ground. I am offering you a chance here and now.

Embrace the Empire’s ideals of progress for humanity.

For clearly, the man chosen by your Goddess has failed you repeatedly.

Take your fate into your own hands.

Commander Ryker pyr Docro”