State of Esshar

[Sanguine415]

-1680-

Theria, the Free City
(Pictured above, solemn statue of the Bogbean)
Bringing in the arrival of the new year, the council of Theria convened under the moonlit night atop the frigid, mountainous peaks of the western heights, discussing matters of policy at large going forward into a fresh decade.

Following this settling of affairs, the clown warlord of Theria would break the silence come morn, errand boys called forth to deliver his spoken word far and wide across Esshar for everyone to see and here.

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"A new decade in the free city, and the air is as clean as ever. Yet, we greedily hoard it all to ourselves, and banish so many’a willing visitor begging for entertainment entry based purely upon their national baring. The bad blood borne by the council of old has simmered with fresh faces, and so no longer will would-be guests be barred from the circus of Theria. From this day forth, our gates our open to witch, demon, man and knight alike, regardless of creed or association as long as your coin is good, and your passions certain.”

There is a delay before the following passage of the notice, as if the scribe themselves had to gawk at the madness of such a suggestion. The following statement appears almost like a response to such.

“Now, you might think “Mister Clown, that’s foolishness! Knights hate demons, and demons hate knights! They’ll probably see each other, squint, and attack! Well James, you’re entirely right, but that’s the point! What’s life without a bit of thrill and chaotic fervor, aye? If you’re afraid to be stabbed while visiting our famed hot springs, bring your friends! That way, if you get in a fight, it will be a big one! That’s life, as funny as it may seem.”

The next page features an advertisement for Slick Sick’s Bath and Bodyworks, a handsome blonde man display with a jagged toothed smile.

Then, more from the warlord.

“This new age of Theria offers relaxation and entertainment for all war weary parties that desire it, assuming your coin is good and you leave your ethics at home. Gambling, hot springs, taverns, and fights, fights, fights at the colosseum! And fights in the alley. And fights in the snow! There’s a lot of fighting here, bring your sword. And your friends! And their swords too. Yes yes.”

Another ad for Sicks, this time with a different, lascivious pose. There is also an advertisement for Elias brand Sylvannum, modest prices for high highs. 

“With a new decade comes changes to our city’s administration as well. Lumi Fenrir, the flamboyant wolf boar of Theria and pillar of artificery, has claimed the title of warlord from Sarasha, the former matriarch, and awaits her challenge or respectful stepping down as the fates call. Lukas remains warlord of the Thunderbirds, and general whimsical mascot of Theria. Aki Kurokaiyo has claimed a seat on the council with the one woman Kurokaiyo clan, and her personal mastery of assassination cooking and kageken. Master Trader Gendo Kurokaiyo as well will join the council as the Pillar of Commerce. Slick Sicks has become the pleasure pillar of Theria, managing the renovation and expansion of the spa and all such related affairs in the city proper. “

A final notice is offered at the bottom, closing words from the clown prince after a final, visibly torn ad of Sicks once more, this time clearly without pants.

“At last, I call all unaligned energy magi who seek to learn the inner workings of the art come forth to Theria, I offer my depths of knowledge as a master freely to any of those who aid in the grand project to come, that which will benefit all who conjure power forth from the depths of spirit. I also offer an invitation to all Rhoynishmen magi of resolve to assemble for a meeting here, for one amongst you will be able to represent your people upon the council. This is a new decade for Theria, and it can be a fresh start for all of you too.”

A smiley face with a clown nose is scribbled at the bottom of the note, an invitation to the circus to all of Esshar it would seem.