03-21-2024, 01:07 PM
The Oracle's words come relatively quickly in the aftermath of this announcement-- a public address to both the peoples of Prospera and to her own. It is a message, again, ferried to all relevant nations, feathered out towards all governmental bodies of any legitimacy.
Quote:"In respect for the time and efforts of Goldlight's Commander, Garret Richter, and the interests of many other of the continents' faithful, a full inquest has been authorized upon Prosperan soil, to be headed by the Goldlight Order and in accord with whoever else may be interested in ensuring the certainty of their results. Based on my own information, Kassius, Katrina and Luciano were the primary witches left in Prospera, but I'll be quite fucking honest in saying I am through with half-measures on the topic of their permittance within the borders of that particular settlement. The greatest mercy I can offer, and the single most efficient and forward action that can be taken to ensure the continued survival and prosperity of the city, is to ensure no more fucking covens live there."
"In respect to the capitulation agreement I have made with Mei Hayme, she is no longer to be considered an authority in Prospera or Aphros, and in exchange she and her people's will not be involved in our ongoing hostilities. What peoples of Prospera have remained even in the face of all of this wish for peace, and I am not going to drag them kicking and screaming into a war that is not their own in the immediate aftermath of narrowly avoiding the wrath of the Order."
"Katrina, Kassius; You had your chance to turn yourselves in to me. I would have been merciful, and simply had your souls cut free. I am waiving my usual policy of forgiveness for you. I will not be giving you a chance to be better, because you have made very clear that you have no interest in it. I am a redeemer, not a destroyer-- but it is the gospel of Athelios that some are beyond redemption, and you have proven with your willingness to do anything to avoid facing the consequences of your actions that you - are - not - worth - trying - to - save. If I find you, you're dead."
"Luciano-- Sagittarius-- Ybiet. This game has gone on long enough. You've wasted the forgiveness I granted you. I do not have words for the loathing I feel towards you, but I'm sure when my hands are wrapped around your neck, I'll figure something out. If I find you, you're dead."
"That is all. Ad astra per aspera."
And with that, the Oracle departs, her message relayed to all who may need to hear it.