The Truth Clad in Black

[Jumpy]

Following the rumors of Achyon's Commander meeting the Stellus of the Celestial Church in Osrona being spread far and wide, a whole new set of information finds itself leaked to the public. Anonymous letters targeting precise publishers whom had spoken of their disdain over the Steely Post being shut down so heartlessly were sent out, revealing a truth tucked hidden away from the world for far, far longer than one may expect with the intent of it being exposed and published at large.

This is one of the articles published.

The year was 1803AC.

The Supreme Witch of the Twilight Coven presented herself at Achyon's doorstep in order to meet with the Iron Council upon their request. Orders not to harm those of the coven were sent out to every High-Ranking officials of the Empire upon Esshar. Achyon's Hand found their greatest ally in the witch Vion Morgen who, on many occasions, sent targeted attacks to those who stood against the Empire. The infamous Orodyn Vartuul was plagued by her afflictions, yet it was nothing before the way the witch had put her sights on then-Radiant Haruki Taiyang, entrapping him within her web of lies and engaging in a loving relationship which was reciprocated by the man. The probability of an offspring carrying the dark lord's mark as well as the blood of the Illuminated are estimated to be ninety percent.

It seems as if the Shimmering City, despite their greatest efforts, were unable to keep witchcraft out of their lives. For all of the terrified parents out there a single question comes to mind: Is this the same Haruki Taiyang which was entrusted with our children's safety upon Starfall Island?

Yes.

Whether the Academy's previous Headmaster and the Archmagi knew of such a truth is unknown, but it becomes clear that a more rigorous background check should be in order for those who staff the premises of the Academy.

Achyon's alliance with the Twilight Coven has yet to be broken. Those practicing witchcraft within the forces of Achyon's Hand report to a single person within its hierarchy: The Commander. It is safe to say that the new Commander Ryker pyr Docro is well-aware of the methods his forces employ in order to strike against their opponent. Any and all alliances with Osrona's forces would be a scandal for sure.

Especially considering the Commander's intent for the bright city of heroes.

A classified project involving ex-Commander Matryona pyr Docro, current Commander Ryker pyr Docro, artificing genius Amelia Locke pyr Aertas, and New World Order leader Bruno pyr Aertas intended to make use of Riftmancy alongside complicated, ancient runes filled with enough mana to create a bomb which was intended to be blown up within Osrona itself if possible to inflict as much damage as possible to the city. Plans to target smaller allied villages and cities near the eastern capital were also thought up as a backup idea should there be an impossibility to strike at the Shimmering City itself.

Rumors of Achyon and Osrona meeting over a diplomatic proposal have brought this truth up before the entire world.

Our anonymous source has made but a single request for us to publish this:

"The truth about his son will be exposed next if you intend on walking this path."

While we are uncertain of what our source means it is obvious that there are more secrets we have yet to learn about the city of Achyon and the Empire itself.