State of Esshar

[Hated]

Theria, Kingdom of Thieves. Circa 1 6 7 4 

It began with a large crowd in the front gates of Theria. The ongoing dispute between two magi, Mr. Glass, Leader the Glass Lotus and General of the Black Order, Black Knight had come to a finale. Mr. Glass had ensnared the Black Knight in sand and went to work as an artisan. The intense heat from fire that was applied to the sand quickly turned the Black Knight into a glass statue capturing their last expression and moments. Then Mr. Glass removed their helmet and revealed the dark skinned man with green eyes and dreadlock hair beneath. All the while atop the gated fortress stood the Matriarch herself, Sarasha Fenrir looking down at the artisan's work. After her decent from above, the whispers began around her while she strutted to the reveal. Studying the features of the once General to the Black order. She had little to say.

"Glass. It can be transparent or as clouded as their armor. I prefer I see right through it."

The Rumors began soon after. Sarasha Fenrir had the Black Knight assassinated.

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1 6 7 5

Mahraj ven Serpente announced his retirement from the seat of Warlord shortly before the year began. Then soon after followed by similar actions, Tanya Weiss and Teodor Hargrave picked successors to their seats so that they may make strides towards personal endeavors. Lukas mer Joyau supersedes command of the Thunderbird company, and Dun was appointed leader of the Ardent Shield.

In wake of the fall of the Black Order, many if not all of it's ranks deserted their home to take up arms against what they believed to be transgressions. Word had found it's way back to Theria that this group declared themselves the enemies of demons. The Black Watch. Basing themselves in Osrona and taking up their plight against Demons.

In regard to the recent events and changes to her council, Sarasha Fenrir called for an announcement in Theria.

"People of Theria, embrace the new faces that walk among you. They bring work and economy to Theria. The betterment of our nation rests within this congregation. Together we will make our own peace. We go on with our lives. Take pride in our everyday work as mercenaries for it is what makes us who we are! I invite Dun to my council, newly appointed leader of the Shield. Lukas mer Joyau, whom supersedes Teodor as commander of the Thunderbird Company. Lastly, but far from the least! I invite my right hand, Mr. Glass as head of the Glass Lotus. Embrace your new Warlords!"

People from all over the lands of Esshar now begin to pass in and out of the gates. As business would have it, multiple groups of mercenaries within becoming more active. An influx of work stirring their now bustling economy. Rumors from those who traveled there and back make it out of Theria. Some speak of Demons frequenting the mountain with their own devices and business. Others claim to witness the merry attitude of new strangers integrating with Theria's entertainments. However it may seem, the Warlords of Theria seem to have been kept their image of neutrality and the people keep a point of their status as swords for hire.