State of Meranthe

[Chasing Daybreak]

The Crescent Fortress,
an Atrellya Stronghold (2110AC)
Population: Demon Wolves (30), Lesser Demons (400), Moonfallen (15)

"Meranthe,

We are not so unlike. Your countrymen worship the Spirit-King Enarr and his accomplices; we follow the Demon King, for he is the greatest among our kind. Your kingdoms.. how many of them there are.. often wage war for glory and conquest, and to uplift their ideals, a history soaked in blood no matter how you might try to dress it up. We often do the same.

Our difference lies only in our origins and how it defines us. We are Demons: Manifestations of the True Magic, the Deep Powers of the World. Our long lives are spent in personal advancement; we learn, evolve, and adapt when faced with any adversity, a relentless pursuit that has lifted Atrellya as a haven for our kind. You fear us as personifications of strength, what you are truly afraid of, for you know that your role is at risk as the inheritors of Eternia so long as we are present within it.

Your biggest advantage over our kind and why you have yet to succumb to extinction is the one thing we lack. Your familial bonds and your preference of operating within a society; the communities you form, friendships and beyond. Love. It is something we've learned to despise. It is not out of envy, but merely a difference in the fabric that makes us what we are.

But we are not foolish enough to ignore how this vulnerability has made you an organized threat. It is why we allow discourse with your kind in the first place, and the role of the Moonfallen Coven in liaising with your warlords and kings. Should you- yes you, a simple human- wish to pledge yourself to Atrellya, and study the greatest secrets of all that there is, then the Coven will judge your potential. Those that stand in our way will serve as sustenance and slaves. Those that join us might explore the depths of magic itself.

- Ilysander, the White Wolf Demon Sage

➤The banners of Atrellya has been raised on a small southern isle, the Serpent, Wolf, Spider, and Dragon present on a fortress  built into the depths of the cliffside. A nefarious barrier spell perfected by the famed Mirage Witch over sixty-hundred years ago veils the Crescent Fortress, immediately cast in joint union by the witches and warlock on their arrival. The intricacies of this veil is currently unknown, but the isle is connected to the mainland by an invisible bridge, hidden from the eye; demon wolves are often seen walking on water in their entry and exit from the fortress, so it is no hidden secret, foreign defenses aside. (350,380,1)


➤Some research gleans insight into the recent histories by the scribes of Meranthe. It's rumored that the Demon King was once but a humble warrior in the armies of Mordred the Perfect, making him almost two millennia in age. His form is said to by that of a three-headed Abyssal Dragon, and the Demon Clans of Atrellya were unified under him roughly two centuries ago. The nature of this great demon is particularly reclusive, a collector of treasure and knowledge. The known Demon Sages are Ilysander the White Wolf, Yalmavanta the Foreteller, and...


➤The weak are quickly weeded out. The Demon Wolf Metreides was cannibalized by Lykon; the Demon Wolf Stalker was cannibalized by Ingolf. The Magical Beast Panda was eaten by Xaevor. The Magi Rosaria Silvanas and Kastus are currently being held captives within the dungeons of the Crescent Fortress; their fate is presently unknown.


➤Sahlizra the hyena's Trial of Fang and Claw has concluded. Several Demons that excelled have since been elevated in rank, though there is likely more to come.


➤It's not long before the Guild Associations of Meranthe recognize the potential consequences for the country. All Demon Wolves have been deemed a B-Level threat individually, noted for their adaptability and ability to quickly climb in strength and technique the superior the opponent. The Demon Sage Ilysander has been marked S-Level, 'potential doomsday scenario'. Caution, adventurers. 



➤An open audience is soon to be held. All are invited in to engage in some manner of dialogue, but there are no guarantees of safety. While the primary purpose is to witness anyone bold enough to enter the lair, it will also serve as a gathering. Confidentiality is likely guaranteed; the outcomes of the audience, if any, will not be announced in any public fashion. A Sabbath is also due. 

MAGICAL BEASTS: PREY

NATIVE DEMONS: PREY

HUMANITY: TO BE JUDGED