State of Esshar

[smish]

1863 A.C.

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'It was all but inevitable.'

• Following a deadly encounter between the former Don of the Docro Family, Alexei, and his son, the former King of Asphodel, Seth Vanrogue that ended with the death of Seth, diplomatic talks opened once more between Family and Asphodel, negotiations that had been in the works for some years.
  

• A powerful elder, and founder of Asphodel by the name of Marjorie proclaimed herself Empress. Terms were set and an honor duel between the newly minted Empress and Illythia pyr Docro ended with the former mireling the victor, and her resultant crowning as Queen of Asphodel. A good working relationship was established in the aftermath, with the elder swearing herself as an advisor, and retaining her title as Viscountess.
  

• A relaxed moment of peace and prosperity falls over the darkened skies of Asphodel in the following nights. An injection of economic affluence from the Docro Family has seen an increase in infrastructure for the once nearly skeletonized Kingdom, new roads, buildings and more constructed with every passing day, and a massive influx of people from neighboring villages, either out of fear or lust for power. The Docro Manse has also been moved to its new Kingdom.
  

• Almost immediately, aggressions to wayward travelers whom do not swear their fealty to their liege have increased. If you enter Asphodel, you pay the tithe. Resistance will result in a far greater fine being levied. Exceptions are made exclusively for those wishing to conduct diplomacy, and no others. The purchase and selling of blood has been outlawed wholesale.
  

• All vampiric bloodlines save for those that have promised their loyalty to the Queen, and Asphodel, have been issued a summons. They have a deadline of one year to heed the call, under threat of brutal hunting. Additionally, those who sire without permission will see both themselves and their spawn devoured, their blood reclaimed.
  

• The Apropryira Ravel, a tournament like no other, is also in the works. From within the vaults of the Ashpodelian castle, servants can be seen moving crates and chests containing foreign weapons that have been forged with exotic gems. Planned by Viscountess Marjorie, the approaching Blood Hunt will celebrate the wicked union of the vampire kind under one house.
  

• Following a vision shared among members of the crimson court, plans are made to venture into the Shadowlands in pursuit of ancient, vampiric magic.
  

• Lastly, all Viscounts save for Adrian Ivanovich and Marjorie, have had their titles stripped from them by the Queen for the time being, at the recommendation of Marjorie herself.
  

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Relations:

 

Pauper: Allied

Shadowmire: Allied

Moxtli: Positive

Osrona: Hostile

Fireblooded: Hostile

The Twilight Coven: Hostile

Aesirheim: Beneath Notice