State of Esshar

[Unforgiven]

Peril and Chaos seizes Esshar once more, and it is anyone's guess as to how this divine war will conclude. The interstice of a brief peace is shattered, broken by the likes of Nidaz's Castle, as well as the Shadowmire's thirst for conquest. All matters aside, 1858 marks a year of further advancement, and dissension within the council...

"A shadowy unlight seeks to swallow us whole, and it is our duty to vanquish this abhorrence once and for all. We will respond not only in animosity, but integrity and honour, so that we may cure the venomous cloud that hangs over Esshar. An era of unrefined elegance awaits us- 

And I will see to it that the damned do not return.

Moxtli's cowardice to turn tail at such a pivotal stage within Esshar is something I will not forget so long as I continue to breathe, Sibyl Cirque. 

Your convenience with Ambrose, your decision to buy Yiras from Nidaz and the Docro, to neutrality with the very anathematic evil of of the tribes do not uphold these Gehennan values you speak of.

Eliphas will rest easy, and that is all I have to say.

Mankind... Isn't it an interesting bunch, so much self deception at all levels, from the individual mind right up through their societal structures. The most difficult work they value the least, it appears as a patriarchal means of dominance, to keep the appearance of higher status while avoiding the more difficult tasks.

No longer. The first step I will have us take is none other than acceptance."

— Lightbearer Angelo ven Pelleaux

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☉ The threat that sought to have the venerated Temple of Eos razed was quelled, successfully lead by Archmagi Aeliana, and Lightbearer Angelo.

☉ The persistence to kindle a spirit of the past is heralded by Radiant Melody, her work within the city being appreciated. Speak to her if you seek to learn more.

☉ The indiscriminate attacks within Messaris are not ignored by the Dawn. A task, given to capture the so called "Beast of Messaris" for the City to handle as a collective.
The Lightbearer will personally reward you.

☉ Relations with the Fireblooded are continuously hashed out on good terms.

☉ A more formal route to international connections with Aesirheim and the Fireblooded is promoted. The Coalition, a Summit held every two years within their respective nations. The next is said to be held within the Shimmering City.

☉ The final slot has been filled, and thus Alistair Alcast has taken the final position of Radiant.

☉ With Moxtli's choice to leave the Alliance, relations return to neutrality.

☉ A recent decision between the Archmagi and Lightbearer has returned the role of Exarch to the order, having it placed directly underneath a Radiant to their respective company.

☉ Seemingly, Angelo proposes a project of his own, dedicated to the discovery of mapping another Constellation.

☉ The premise of the Expedition has been changed, following the defense of the Temple, their journey is none other than Astya, to whence they originated from, heralded by Angelo ven Pelleaux.

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The Shimmering City's relations are as follow:

Fireblooded - Allied

Aesirheim - Allied

Moxtli - Neutral

Shadowmire- Hostile
The Family- Hostile
Asphodel - Hostile