State of Esshar

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War between the civilized lands of Esshar has came to a stand still, for now. In the absence of active threats, the council of Osrona has taken time to convene. The time for progress has begun.

"The era before us...- What do you see when you look at it? Do you see war? The death of innocents? Many do. This pessimism in our minds. The insistent darkness which lurks in all of us. It grows in the face of anger, fear, and conquest. A shade which toils our decisions and fogs our clairvoyance. It is an influence on everything we do. Overcoming this rival to our light is essential to the path we walk. While we reach for the sanctity of our lands, we do well not to taint them with selfish bloodshed. Moving into this new era I promise Osrona will become a beacon of hope and good will. We will lead the alliance against Asphodel and will defeat the pushing forces of the Mire. Once this land is free of darkness once more our allies fear our intentions and I am here to reassure there is no need to fear. Once Esshar is restored to light and free of taint, there will be no crusades of other cultures. No...-

Osrona will wait.

We will wait for when we are needed again to destroy the blight of the realm. The conquest of power and land, no longer the jewel in the eyes of our Order. Instead we will be the protectors of this continent, the safeguard against the truly corrupt. A pleasant and caring kin to all who share our land, yet a violent and scorning foe to those who threaten it. That is the promise I make for the world after the Cain. All we must do is collectively reach it, then perhaps a single generation will know true peace. That is my wish. That is my vision.

Through darkest nights and strongest storms.

I look forward to serving you all."

— Arch-Magi Aeliana Efsevis

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☉ After a long period of stagnation and consideration, Arch-Magi Aeliana Efsevis has been appointed by the council. Rumors suggest a collection of reforms are coming to the Shimmering City.

☉ The Lightbearer of the Second-Dawn, Auxis, has retired from his position in total, yet remains on the council. Radiant Angelo has been promoted to Lightbearer in his stead, also joining the council.

☉ Radiant Priscilla Gardios was killed in combat versus Illythia pyr Docro, after the ghoul revealed herself as a disguised Cadet. This leaves an empty Radiant slot in the Order's ranks. At the same event, Alexei was killed by former Lightbearer Auxis.

☉ Grand-Healer Sasha Alder-Illhardt is retiring from her role, she has raised a fine generation of healers in her wake. One may be gifted the title in time, as a traditional formality.

☉ Seifer Gardios has stepped down from his role as Warden, passing the title to Ban Efsevis. The former Warden will remain on the council for now, filling a different role while changes are considered.

☉ Radiant Melody lux Vel Kruger is tediously going through efforts to domesticate the local rock population. They seem to be going moderately well.

☉ The chasm project still continues, under the supervision of the council and Cerise Metras. While not much word of the direct progress has been made, there was a call to aid not long ago, one that brought a variety of artificers to the Shimmering City.

☉ The Lady of Coins and Matriarch of the Grimmore family, Esther ven Grimmore has retired, passing both titles to her daughter, Aurelia ven Grimmore. She is also filling her seat on the council.

☉ The sermon held by Sasha Alder-Illhardt was interrupted by a Mire Nethradin known as Ivory.

☉ An expedition to the Temple of Eos is still being prepared, a slight interruption with the announcement of the Mire's raid. A defensive force is being formed to deflect the assault, led by the new Lightbearer of Osrona, Angelo ven Pelleaux.

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The Shimmering City's relations are as follow:

Fireblooded - Allied
Moxtli - Allied
Aesirheim - Neutral
Achyon - Hostile
Asphodel - Pathetic