Scales of Retribution [Aegis vs Gloomlight]

[Shanal]

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The clarion call of war resounds from bellowing horns, and the North stirs once again.

Adorned with gilded banners of azure and gold that pirouette amidst the winds, legions march forth from the icy tundra, while the ironwood vessels cleave right through the churning waters of the strait.

All bound for the plateaus and prairies of the Gloomlight. The forces skulk beneath the veil of night, dispersing by the daybreak's arrival—each path and route within the region is thoroughly patrolled, and even the southern seas bear witness to the inquisitive presence of unyielding ships.

And as the first morning rays embolden Aegis in its embrace again, the Hosts of Unreality would find themselves encircled.

Only a single declaration makes its way to the Bastion:

It is a cycle that repeats itself, time and again. Your yearning for appeasement and inaction persists—as you scheme behind the veil, as your mistakes unleash threats upon our realms, as you shield the vile, and as the facets of retribution and justice fall by the wayside.

We have endured, we have compromised, and we have bestowed our trust upon you.

Did not the Oracle assent to every term of the trial?

Did not the Archon vow to stand by it, even at the cost of her life?

Did not your own emissary renounce the representation of Goldlight?

And yet, when the judgement veers beyond the bare minimum for survival...

You forsake your convictions, you forsake your will, and you forsake your honor.

No more.

You shall have until our forces are primed to relinquish the Archon. And should you find yourselves incapable, rest assured, we will ensure that the justice is served.

And to those who are concerned for the safety of their loved ones, of their home; fear not. Ones who have broken their oaths stand within your city, not our ranks. We have but one target, and we pursue but one purpose—to serve humanity.

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OBJECTIVE: Capture of Na'Ria

DATE: TBA