State of Meranthe

[Kinsuke]

2005 AC

"Draining has this great winter been. Only when we accept the past is over, and move towards the future with change will we ever see the Spring bloom."

Years of war find Dal'Thala pressured and with the sudden loss of their monarch lost in the darkness. Much had changed in only a few months with little time being offered for recuperation. Despite this despair that rolled over their lands would they persevere? Communication between Vdallion and Delphina bring about the Summit of Leaders. There a shaky bridge of peace is walked upon with loud shouting and roars coming to and fro.

With the new year coming, the people of Delphina would find respite as their forests and lakes are no longer plagued by the horror of magi warfare. There is a sickly disease that moves through the forests instead. Black magic runs amok and is under constant pursuit. By shadows, the members of the coven lash out and are struck down. The undead walks and tries to force entry upon the lands. The waking nightmare is replaced with night terrors.

In lieu of such events, the capitol of Dal'Thala prepares many celebrations for the year and those that follow. Talk of the Seasonal Festivals returning rings through the populace and even rumors of their contents cause many to start preparing. As the seasons have changed so too has Dal'Thala as they return to their love of the arts and muses. Meanwhile, the Greathive begins their hunting of the true enemies of Meranthe's future.


Following similar teachings as Oberon, King of the Fairies from ancient history, the New monarch seeks to create a large court that shall handle all the happenings internal or foreign in nature. Festivities, the creation of the arts, and the exploration of beauty are put far higher on the priorities of the court. Alongside this comes to re-establishing of the Guild Lightgarde which shall focus its efforts upon ascending the Tower of Aetius during the Season of the Black Hunt.

• Queen Elanil had been lost in a battle yet her remains have been returned to Dal'Thala.
  
  
• Elanil's Heir is revealed as Amadiel Dal'Thala who could be given no crown upon his head.
  
  
• The destruction of the original crown has wounded the people of Delphina and lowered their faith.
  
  
• In the darkest of nights, a Messenger of Love delivers a new crown to be used by Delphina's Monarch. The Crown of Adoration
  
• Elmyra has been burned down by the Blackened Banner March forcing its survivors to retreat further into Delphinian territory with what little they could save.
  
  
• The Winter Festival is said to begin its planning to offer celebrations during these changing times
  
  
• The Heir to the current Monarch had been named behind closed doors before the Noble Council of Dal'Thala placing a prince/princess within their midst.
  

Changes to the Court

• Lionel Avarion has been named Hand of the King
  
• Commandant and Ynaselle have been named the Commanders of the Elzara
  

Vdallion - Tentative Peace
Aphros - Peace

Witches and Necromancers - Hunting Sport