State of Esshar

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Osrona, City of Dreams
1672 AC 

• Exarch Cristovan has been promoted to Radiant Knight, which makes a total of three stationed in Osrona, along with Valero Montclaire and Elijah Soleis. Cited in his promotional posting is victories against the fiercest of the Syndicate, such as the notorious terrorists Cameo and Vasilios. He was ordained as the 'Crimson Radiant' and knighted by Queen Ariadne Petrakis herself.
  

• A recent assassination of a high official has shaken the core of Osrona, another warning that there are dark forces at work. Exarch Nemein was found dead in his home, poisoned by Magibane and presumably defeated in a battle - the state of the veteran's house is a clear sign he didn't go down without a fight. The primary suspect of this crime is Sibylle, a 'former' citizen of Moonfall that was living with Nemein, and they were nowhere to be found afterwards. A bounty of 5,000c is placed on them, wanted alive for interrogation.
  

• Knight Dillion Endore was defeated and killed in Theria, by the warrior Sajid, aka 'Mr Glass', collecting a bounty on the man's head. A public statement was soon released by Radiant Soleis: "Theria is the land of the lawless. A haven for savages and the damned, ripe with banditry and criminals on the run. Her Majesty's Will extends to every corner of Esshar, but do know what you're getting into when you travel far into the outerlands. Do not be mistaken, however - This is no safe haven, and murderers and thieves will be brought to justice."
  

• Preparations for a siege against Moonfall are underway, with the sole intent of removing the occultic influence from the village. Battles on the forestlands between the capital and the grove have been frequent. The knight-squads are encouraged to continue their patrols and missions beyond the borders to ensure the safety of their people, and protect the smaller, more vulnerable villages.
  

• Research continues into the Church's longstanding practice of Exorcism that may be used to cleanse the cursed of the Occult in the hands of a skilled Holy Magi, so long as the influence has not spread to a truly detrimental degree. The head of the medical division, Erika cos Salis, leads the charge here and should be seen if White Magic is a matter of interest to you.
  

• Deacon Yiel has been seen throughout the City, preaching and offering the occasional sermon. Any aspiring priests should likely request tutelage under the woman of the cloth.