State of Esshar

[NikolaNeiju]

1900 AC

The Coven grows in spite of the losses that are forced upon us by Ebonblooded. While we began small, as small and obscure as a cult dare I say. Now we grow relentlessly, many forces have answered to the call of the woods. Many remnants have awakened. And although they say that this is but a spasm of Nyx and her children, I could not disagree more; for we are not The Mire. Archaic term as it is, the Eclipse Coven focuses on studies more so that it does on pointless destruction, but make no mistake; we're far from friendly should one provoke us. In the recent years I could ignore such aggressive innuendo's from Orsonan's and Ebonblooded and others, but now there will be consequences for such. To all of outsiders, heed my message, travel the woods at your own peril, but fret not to join the studies of the abode, or the legion of warriors that are housed here. Whether you are from coven or not, if you are a scholar. Then I wish you luck with your studies. May the Raven's guide.

- Cynthia Vanreth, Overseer of the Eclipse Coven

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- The Coven is seen going through a lot of changes, with more and more people joining it. Dreadwoods is filled with Ents, Ogres, and many other protectors, the woods are far from being empty now.

- Epimet's death is long overdue, Division Zero is well-prepared and final arrangements are being made before the grand trip, and although the individuals of it still remain anonymous, it is clear that Cynthia Vanreth seeks to bring new age of Scholarism. One where a Scholar does not sell their soul to a demon in pursuit of knowledge, but simply dedicates their life to it's pursuit.

- Nanzo the Mighty is put in the forefront of the Dreadwoods and it's external activities after his successful trip to the Demonic Spire, as well as his legion's supremacy recognized by the Vanreth. The latter moves to reside within the Eclipse Coven and continue being a support pillar that holds the Dreadwoods together, always scheming and pulling the strings... Forming the duo of The Mighty, and The Wise.

- Sir Crimson's resignment and elevation to King Crimson is supported by the Overseer. She leaves the governing the region of the Mire ruins to him, hoping that more of the lost knowledge could be uncovered for the sake of future progress. Viewing it as a powerful individual leaving the domain to spread the force of Dark elsewhere.

- While facing losses from Ebonblooded's attack, the protective coating of magic around the Dreadwoods has sundered, it will take the Coven five years to fully recover the protective coating with applicable rituals. Should no further raids follow or be successfuly defended against.

- The Vanreth plans to put quite a fortune in the expansion of the library, planning to make it the biggest house of knowledge in entirety of Esshar. The details of such project are hazy, only a few rumors are heard regarding such. Hinting that it would be related to another project, a plan of the Overseer.

- It is also rumored that The Overseer has given permission for other Scholars to go through with their own experiments and projects, letting them use the Coven's abode and library as a place of study to further their research. Those who still want to have their ideas heard, whether of Coven's allegiance or not; now is the golden hour for such.

- The bodies from the recent war with Ebonblooded were quickly taken away. With various Fleshcrafters in the Coven, it won't take long until they find... Their own use. Perhaps, another project?

- As been stated many times, should one be brave enough to make a contact and connection with the Coven, they may find themselves indulged into studies of knowledge of old, one that was forgotten since times immemorial... If they prove their worth of course.

- The travellers must pay a tithe, which is as small as prick of the blood. Failure to do so will mean that you shall leave, though if you still stay despite all that, you will be attacked. If you do not pay and proceed to leave, we will not have any problems with you.

- Last, but not least. Should the tensions with the ongoing wars subside, the Coven promises to hold more festivals with rituals, food... And other activities. But it does not stop it's Scholars and others to initiate such activities themselves if they wish to.

Relations

Orsona - Hostile
Ebonblooded - War
New Tannen - Neutral-Neighbors
Galamea - Negative
Moxtli - Neutral

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we also removed amaranth from this post as they keep invading it.