For He Shall Not Be Mocked

[bonafidenubbin]

"Life is too short to read bad books."

This was the Pontifice's first response to the announcement of Shiri Shi Shigenobu's "Aphrosian Dogmata". Apparently this bit of trenchant wit, as openly-advertised as it was, merely served to conceal the turning of larger wheels in the Umbral dark.

A short time later, without even waiting for the book's official publication, a more formal response goes forth. 

Intricately-bordered parchment of spotless white, adorned with ink of fathomless black and blood-red, is sent to all corners of Meranthe:

What shall happen if she does not choose to surrender herself voluntarily goes unstated-

But perhaps it is easy enough to infer.

[Benyah]

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In earnest, the Shigenobu was not surprised in the slightest by this declaration, in fact, those who had read the preliminary text of the Aphrosian Dogmata would recall the section dedicated to being a dictator, this likely implies Gloomlight's leadership hadn't read the book at all, and played right into the Hime's hands by making this declaration.

And so? As her response, she dispatches the few Non-Magi Shigenobu Clansmen remaining across the continent, they place a parchment beside the notice of excommunication.

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A note attached below reads:

"I will bestow upon this world my greatest invention, my magnum opis, my greatest deed and my final act. The unfiltered, unaltered, unadulterated, uninfluenced, and unbiased truth. Everyone's mad now I'm telling the truth, I guess I should've kept lying. 

Gloomlight, are you paying attention? These are your leaders. How long until you are next?
You told me my writings were not reality, they were cynical and filled with personal bias. 

But look at this, right out of the pages of the book I allowed you to read.

I know what you're doing, you're weaponizing religion to crush dissent and harmful views to your regime. See how far you've fallen Loramelian, people loved you as the Oracle, now you're just the lap dog of a Mad King who has given himself unlimited power, who has enacted laws specifically with the intention of delivering inhumane punishments upon prisoners. 

Couldn't even wait for the official release, the pen is truly mightier than the sword, I just made an entire nation shake in its boots by writing a book.

Surrender? Shit, we're just getting started!"

[NeverNights]

Letters could be seen arriving to Londo's allies, carrying their statement on the matter of the current affairs as a heated talk between one of the Queens of the city and the Shigenoubu concludes.

" I hereby announce Shiri Shi Shigenobu is to be exiled from Londo effective twenty four hours from now. We have not forgotten the sacrifice of the Shigenobu people have made for our people- so this is as much of a kindness I can offer one such as herself.

The Shiri then and the Shiri now are not the same, The one who prides herself as a leader thinks Im going to sacrifice my people for a single magi's personal vendetta. To toss away the lives of our future children. Those who eat with us, drink with us- cry and laugh with us. 

I will not turn my people into corpses for you, one so eager for Londo to become your shield.

Ill proudly call myself a failure as a Queen if it means those under my care, who trust me live another day.

Begone Shiri- may you repent, May Jiuweihu guide you back onto the path of light you have- oh so far fallen from. "

- Queen Fulumi Thorruhn.

[Drive]

From the study, a missive is sent out, the reclusive High Chancellor of the Republic makes an announcement.

It did not sound like an announcement.

It was a demand.

"Shiri Shi Shimasu, a mistake I've made letting you draw breath after your continued disrespect. I've given you chance after chance, pitying those less fortunate than myself, and those with the lack of perception common sense grants you.

I will not make that mistake again.

Henceforth, as these words are relayed, every land beneath the Republic, is to shoot this vermin on sight.

Failure to do so will lead to you being wanted by the Republic, and to be questioned by His Oracle.

We do not allow vermin to dictate their worth, when they are worthless. 

Athelios' Word is Law.

You were given enough chances.

You will not be spared.

Ad Astra Per Aspera." -
Athelios' Servant,
The People's Beacon,
The High Chancellor of the Republic

With that, the announcement is made clear, and these questioning the decisions of the High Chancellor, may approach him for an open discussion.

[Benyah]

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When the Villain receives the missive by whatever means he does, his immediate reaction is fear. Nonetheless, this thrills him. Immediately, he gets to work, dispatching his missives throughout the Republic of Paritas, particularly Gloomlight. The first addressed the situation, while the other was much more driven.

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Missive one:

...

I heard he wants me dead.

I bet he thinks I'll just play DEFENSE, like I'm SCARED of shit.

The fool, when it comes to risks he should know I take them ALL.

Missive two:

You want me? I'll meet you all on the West of Gloomlight, I'll be there with purpose. 

A REVOLT! 

And if I must RESISTthis TYRANNICAL rule ALONE, I WILL DO SO! 

You have TWO CHOICES, join me in RESISTANCE against the rule of Thomas G. Equisol, or remain an AGENT, and ACCOMPLICE in his TYRANNICAL regime. 

I don't know if I have any supporters, but if I don't? I'll BE THERE TO FIGHT YOU ALL!

LETS SEE WHO REALLY SUPPORTS YOU OTHER THAN YOUR FAMILY, THOMAS G. EQUISOL!

He was not mincing words, there will be a revolt against the rule of Thomas G. Equisol, whether or not others had supported him;

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This raid is confirmed, provided Shiri Shi Shigenobu is able to get 4-5 allies to assist him.

If not, it will be a sequence of chainverbing at a time to be decided.

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Raid Objective: 

Set fire to the surroundings of Gloomlight, from the portal to the traverse, to the stalls by the bridge, as well as the eastern end, where the trees and local fauna will suffer the same fate. (Financial losses will be inflicted)

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If you are interested, you can either post your support on this thread, mail Shiri ingame, or message me on discord at 7.62ar

[Milly]

The rambunctious messages of Shiri are, eventually of course, filtered into the incoming messages of the Oracle's to-do pile.
There, they are read, carefully - several times over, in fact before a single message is dispatched via couriers far and large.

They are dispatched to every corner of the Republic, and even to allied nation states... All to say a single thing:

"Alright."

Date: 11/9
Time: 6pm
(this time has been discussed and approved)

[Only Sane Meranthan]

Transceivers ring, letters arrive, a door is knocked, and a certain mercenary who had been taking it easy for a few days, gets interrupted.

"Oh for f-"

A throat is cleared.

"... Again?"

A notice had been left with his contacts to monitor Shiri, ever since they last challenged Manasseh, former First Mate of the Deathwind Fleet, to deadly combat. He would only need to write one letter, this time.

Greetings, Shiri.

I thought you had planned to retire to Delphina..? You have gone through too much in life, and I really believe you would find more happiness in simply leaving this all behind. You may have bigger goals, but consider it:
Are they likely to stand even a chance? Will they bring you happiness even if achieved?
I do not wish to see you hurt. To continue like this will only get you hurt.
So, if you are to go through with this, I wish to be the one you face.
Please, retire, and put all this behind you.

Signed,
Aricles Alline

It's handed to the next messenger to come knocking on his door, and an additional paper is nailed to the exterior.

"I know. Go away."

While his transceiver gets thrown in a chest. It's always on your days off.

[Aricles Alline will be attempting to... Intercept Shiri... Again... Outside Gloomlight... And try to drag them away to retirement.]

[Benyah]

[The supporters of Shiri Shi Shigenobu are explicitly instructed to conceal their identities to prevent any potential retaliation from the Republic of Paritas]

Commencement: 11/9 @ 6PM (as posted above) 

[GlugGlop]

"If Shiri desires death, it shall be granted to them."

A simple and concise message makes its rounds through a series of letters and oral rumors spread across the localized area of Gloomlight and small pockets of the republic as a whole.
Shirin Shigenobu, sister of Shiri Shi Shigenobu desires to be the one to at last finish off the Villain she calls family.

In addition, a message finds its way on the desk of the Oracle himself, stating:

" Do what you will with anyone who may join his side...
I humbly request that He is mine to slay.
My harpoon WILL fly true.
It WILL pierce the heart of this heretic.
It WILL for the dignity of my home.
It WILL for what little remains of my family. "

"Ad Astra Per Aspera."

[That Clown]

Oral rumors are spread across the wilds that someone else other than Aricles will try to intercept Shigenobu, but why? What do they want and for who are they fighting? It's said that the rumors started with...ninjas?