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The story so far:<br>
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Unrest brews in the outer districts as petty gangs vie for blood and territory off one another, the clashing even leading to infringement on businesses of the garden district and nobles of the spires. <br>
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New faces rise in the shadow of the underworld, and new diplomatic winds begin to blow in the city, and covetous eyes turn to the unexplored wilderness and ruins of the old city as well. Champions will rise -- will you rise among them?<br>
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This thread is for anything in the game that doesn't necessarily belong in the discord, or deserves to be more enduring. I also intend to use this thread for overviews and more sophisticated elements of the roleplay.</div>
				
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I hope all is good with the recent issues such as the War and the Attolian matter. While I understand that you are rather busy with many resources tied up, I write to you with purpose. As you know, I have recently arrived at the City of Bastion to fufill my duties as a member of House Touryan. However, I must report that the city is unruly with the King largely ruling in name only. Many streets and neighborhoods simply are under the control of various warring gangs and criminal organizations. The guard cower in fear inside their watchtowers at the idea of gang wars. In fact, the recent shipment of funds to establish an embassy here along with sensitive documents along with the rest of the cargo were stolen in broad daylight from the ship! <br>
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It is in this lack of proper policing and security that I believe we can take mutually beneficial action. I am sure the King would be pleased if we sent military advisors and soldiers to help train and supplement his garrison to combat the criminal elements that practically rule the streets. Such actions would likely also grant us favor and influence within the Bastion so that our relations will become more intimate. This situation, while unfortunate, is an opportunity for us to help the people of the Bastion and gain favor in the city.<br>
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For now, the Muurdaan embassy has offered to provide me a small personal retinue, but it does little to alliviate the issues that plague the Bastion. I hope that you will consider my suggestion to send soldiers and officers to support the Bastion guards. Law and order must be established or else I fear that the gang violence might even affect the city's ability to supply our war efforts.<br>
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It has come to our attention that you ordered a suit of armor for your person. We will be thinking more of what is required of your protection as you continue your work at this important post. Help *IS* on the way.<br>
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My early days were something not to take pride in, but to admit I did. Crime is eternal. Where there is wealth, there is poverty. To hear others say different only evokes grim laughter in me. I was fortunate to be an able student who could learn to control the flow of magic. I was gifted with a sharp mind and grim fascination with the more taboo aspects of the trade. The ones so many beg to their gods in fear of. They lack the imagination to understand the good such magics can do, or what they have done in previous times to even prevent things like war.<br>
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I digress and and off topic. Crime. The Thieves Guild needed the Outer Districts ordered and on some level I agreed. Protection rackets are better than rampant thievery and murder. I admit the Mender was a killing I took a little pride it. I made his death spectacular and theatrical to send a message that mad dogs weren't welcome in Bastion. This was only the prelude to my more major efforts bringing down the more chaotic elements in the Outer Districts. I wasn't the only actor, of course, but you'll notice my signature in some of the incidents..</div>
				
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Without a doubt the grotesque sight would attract attention in the Spire District, but that was exactly what Pasha aimed for. Shock. He had to convince the people of how incompetent their current administration was and bring the horrors of the lower district to the upper district. It was hoped that this display would begin setting motion for what Pasha aimed to accomplish. The display was up for a few days when the flesh started to rot and taken down. Pasha saw to it that the Narvik would have their servant back to them and sent a nicely decorated box, roughly large enough to hold a head to House Narvik back at the Capital with no letter. The "gift" was self-explanatory.<br>
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"Dear Underlord Touryan,<br>
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I must report that House Narvik has agents in Bastion, attempting to assassinate me. It was obvious that the theft of the documents were no mere coincidence. Thus, I partook in a war against the Gang who stole from us so that I could potentially learn more about the situation. After this battle, I searched the Chief of the gang who had a signet of House Narvik on him, which I now bare in my hands. I also captured several bandits during the battle and questioned them. They told me the rough location of the Narvik agent, who I will proceed to capture. It is clear at this point that House Narvik has ambitions in the city, which I personally will foil. I have to return the generous... welcoming that they have given me. Regardless, it is clear that Bastion is no mere backwater... otherwise the Narvik would not have any interest in the region. But, if it is war that they want, then it is war that they shall get. While aid still remains distant, I will continue to endeavor and bring power and glory to House Touryan.<br>
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Along with this letter, should be several prisoners of war. 25 men, while not fit enough for the Elite Houseman Project, their physical abilities should be sufficient for them to serve in the Penal Legions. They are fortunate to not be sentenced immediately to death, but rather have the opportunity and glory to fight among our legionaries. If the gods favor them, then perhaps a few might even survive to be pardoned due to meritorious service. But seeing how the Narvik infiltrated the gang before, I do not believe it prudent for them to remain in the city nor for them to remain and serve me. Thus, this is my small contribution to your war effort and to the people of the Empire.<br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">I guess that i'm getting old.<br>
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Maybe i'm not cut out for this line of work anymore, i'm getting sloppy. That ruin incursion could have gone much better, a younger man than I could have hoisted a bag full of mithril on his back with minimal trouble. And the only reason I had survived the attack from those thugs was because of the help from those rat-kin. Hah! Fifteen on three and I still struggle.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">Maybe the coppersmith's right. Crime is a young man's game, to think, thirty-six years old and i'm still climbing into innocent people's homes and robbing them blind. It's a miracle I haven't died. My mother would have been ashamed if she'd seen her dear son Kendrick become who he is! Perhaps I can be pardoned, one day. Until then, i'm going to be making deals with gang members and two-bit explorers.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">I met a party of adventurers today. One, by the name of Pasha is a sour, dutiful, diplomat with eyes that could kill. He serves Muurdaan, and doesn't take kindly to rat-kin from what i've seen. Shame, but in the end he seems like a good man. Barring his duties to Muurdaan.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">One more, an elf, I hadn't gotten his name but he was a respectable shot with a bow. He was orchestral in the battle at the dock.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">There had been multiple others, a paladin, and a necromancer of some sort, but I couldn't catch their names. They were smart, and the paladin was an honourable man. The necromancer was very knowledgeable in his craft.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">I will have to continue this note, but i'm growing exhausted as the night moves on, and my body aches after the battle. I wish the Gaolers well in their endeavors, whether or not they are ethical.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">Also, remember to try out those jump boots, I didn't get to see that gnome fly high in the air. Would have been interesting to see a performance.</span><br>
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<i>Author: Brother Leon</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">There's always fresh blood staining these hands.<br>
You can wash them, soak them in lard and oils or drench them in expensive fragrances but the heat of fresh spilt blood remains and merges in a strange way with the cold of the long departed. I didn't know it could weigh on a man as it has but in time I feel the burden of my duty has become a weight I cannot exist without. Often when I polish my blade I can hear it echo their screams. Sinners, to be certain, but their crimes vary.<br>
When I was younger it troubled me but as I took more lives the voices became less distinct. They merged into unholy choruses of suffering and in that noise I have grown an unsettling and haunting peace.<br>
I fear that, or rather I feel that for I cannot fear, no life I lead from now on will ever make me worthy. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">[every entry after this appears fresher]</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">We serve the god of order. This siding with banditry and common roughians is highly unorthodox.<br>
Brother Tyber assured us that these truces were temporary and dubbed them necessary evils but the blood we spill is a necessary evil. The support of groups like these 'gaolers' and the forceable replacement of other criminal rings like the 'eight fingers' is highly immoral.<br>
Why we can't just drive them into the sediment of the canals and the rivers, I'm not sure. I see no gift greater to the four than bringing all criminals, no matter how grand or minute their crimes, to their justice.<br>
I would personally cleave the hands off thieves and flog children who disobeyed their parents if none were brave enough to bring their justice to this wayward city but I cannot sit on my hands while these criminals are rewarded and the faithful are left to hang.<br>
Our donations are spent on those who can make it to us and helping the discouraged of the inner sanctums but in the wayward sectors we seem all but absent.<br>
The people who need us are ignored because we value our flocks above our callings. We fight for those we don't know only for them to fear turning to us because of the gangs we've propped up in their districts. What happened to his daughter Aranelle who teaches us to search for injustices and to right them? Is this what high cleric Saria wanted when he commanded us to turn our efforts to those in need? Would Tyr support his brother for the sake of his daughters? </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">It is as though Tyr himself had stood in my boots before that council. My words were true, I can swear as much.<br>
I told them what needed to be done and I offered myself as the example. With little argument they buckled. They agreed with me. This new wave of necromancy, having sprung from the morning air itself, was gone before noon. My brothers followed my example and we cleared them from the graves of the outer districts.<br>
My concerns were clearly shared or perhaps my example has been inspiring. Though I do not do what I do for glory or for this spontaneous flurry of adoration.</span><br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">A magical letter arrives at the Capital, it must have been a very urgent letter.<br>
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"Executive Summary: All Narvik Agents in Bastion, neutralized. Agressa Narvik, captured. Interrogated. Attempted to fool her handler to convince House Narvik that they succeeded in my assassination. Ruse failed. House Narvik now knows that I have destroyed their plans in Bastion. <br>
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They will be scrambling to cover things up and make new plans. I beg for your pardon and forgiveness for my failure, Underlord. I hoped to fool them so that we could further learn about the Narvik's plans. <br>
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However, during the interrogation we learned the following:<br>
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1. House Narvik is attempting to weaken Bastion for an easy invasion, led by House Narvik.<br>
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2. All Narvik agents in Bastion are, as of currently, eliminated.<br>
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4. House Narvik plans to subvert House Touryan during the Aymaran campaign by randomly withdrawing at a crucial moment during a battle and leave House Touryan forces' flanks completely open to the enemy. This plan may no longer be in effect, but it is heavily recommended that House Touryan have sufficient reserve forces in the event that House Narvik plans to betray the campaign.<br>
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Finally, I hope these gift will ameliorate some of your anger at my failure. You should soon be receiving two eggs of a mighty serpent... its eyes are... memorizing. If grown, they may be useful in battle to shock the enemy, but this is a mere suggestion to your brilliance. Surely, you will have a good use for them. Additionally, I have sent a soul gem that contains the tattered conscious of the blood mage, Agressa Narvik. As I am not a mage, I dare not tamper with blood magic, but as always, your Underlordship must have a good use for such a token.<br>
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Your loyal Nephew,<br>
Pasha Bakur Touryan"</div>
				
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During the period people called the Outer Culling, I began to worry for the welfare of Bastion. I'm am no fervent patriot but watching a Muurdaan Crony rampage through our territory and doing as they liked did make me wonder what was to become of my city. His interference and that of some Paladin caused me more anger and distress than I generally allow myself to experience. The fools were fortunate I was there when we uncovered a major demon summoning brought on by the madness that is apparently the standard norm of Muurdaan politics. A fine thing to witness after listening to their Crony prattle on about how things are run better in his aspiring empire, judging MY city for having the misfortune to have poor people, criminals and Ratkin sewer antics. One of the Houses of his nation consorts with demons. An entire grand faction of his people committing the most heinous practices of magic.<br>
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You may perhaps be saying that I am a hypocritical wizard, doubly so as an an established student of the school of Blood. My retort to you is that is my expertise and why I rarely EVER deal with or summon the kin of the Hells. My knowledge makes me far more aware of the dangers and cunning of these creatures. To be ignored on that authority by this Crony and  his Paladin ally on the LAWS of my land. The need to keep the ranks of magic clean from the taint of the power mad who are responsible for your fetid stories about witchcraft, curses and demonic contracts. My kind are only safe when the mob thinks we are under control. I am not even a natural. I learned my magic. Earned it and trained with it. I was otherwise to be some poor soul in the Outer Districts scrabbling out a life of that very poverty and crime the Crony was so eager to comment upon. Everything I know and am capable of, I did myself. I do not beg the Gods for my power. I do not have powerful parentage that allow me to run rampant without care. Our other companions exposed to all of this were of common lineage like me. A perhaps dangerously charismatic merchant who I've seen rally a mob into a frenzy and the Crony's bodyguard, the poor soul.<br>
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We had set upon the ruins, for I had joined the expedition to aid me in finding a rogue sorcerer. The exact sort of individual this blood mage was. A rogue caster. The sort who we have to purge to keep those of us who are sanctioned safe and at least tolerated. How can the privileged and pious understand such fear? The do not. One believes themselves above repercussions and the other foolishly demands 'justice' when the only intelligent justice for rogue casters is death. They do not grasp how much danger they put us in letting a Blood mage live. If she had been more spiteful and crazed, she could use her very own life force and body as a resource for a final and spectacularly awful working of magic. I allowed them to take her, dreading I had set loose something awful upon my city. Perhaps it is my fortune she was too broken and worn down from the Demon Contract to realize she had such a final option. Fortune smiled upon us if so.<br>
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The College was far more tolerant of the situation, perhaps only because they'd required I continue to monitor it. Somehow the Blood mage died. Still I had to check the Crony. I had to be sure the fool had not gotten a death curse placed upon himself. His weakness now was a threat to Bastion. I did not want the Muurdaan and their arrogance here, but if this fool died, they would find excuse to 'advise' us. I am no politician but I keep abreast of history and current events. I saw how they were trying to whip every great city in their path into a vassal state of their would-be empire. I was glad the Aymara were bleeding them. The more their armies were focused there, the less they could send here. My taste of their politics from recent events showed me how dangerous having them as the Bastion's masters would be. I would have prayed even then, but the Gods own servants proved infuriating and showed that only mortals could see this through. The Gods didn't care...</div>
				
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Your gifts are well received as I personally head out to oversee our forces in Aymara. It is predicted the human leadership can be exterminated swiftly enough with their rapid loss of generals and mages, but bringing the crocodile men to heel themselves is proving more difficult as they fall back into harsher and harsher territories. The situation has come such that I will need to lead the bannermen myself, and leave the house in good custody of my Regent. <br>
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You did fail to reap returns on a great potential resource -- but the there is no point in taking issue with your larger results. The right house of Muurdaan is at work in Bastion now -- our hand... and while our interference is not entirely welcome, the lords of bastion, in light of their vulnerability and exposed embarassment, could not deny the offering of a legion of our troops to help pacify and maintain a peace in the outer districts. Expect these forces to arrive soon, along with a new "Houseman" guardian so many of the Muurdaan have been applying so much resources into making. Please report on the constructs effectiveness and any quirks you might encounter.<br>
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Please find enclosed in this paychest 3000 gold pieces to further our interests -- I don't need to tell you how to do your job, but the guard of outer bastion must be reformed and pro-muurdain rather than craven cowards that stand as walls to contain wildfire amoung wilder populace.<br>
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"Due to our welcome and valuable allies the Muurdaan lending forces for civil protection and the new revival of seeming piety and charitable contribution catching fire in amoung the people of the Spire and Garden Districts, the city now knows a new level of peace and hopeful prosperity. Only the North Quarter still holds out with dangerous brigands and public areas and markets in the outer district cannot be remembered more safe or welcoming than at the current time, for living memory. The city of Bastion thrives, some say to the thanks of a few heroes leading by example, some attributing it to a new initiative by the Cathedral of Tyr and it's allies, and still others attributing it to our good neighbors, the Muurdaan Underlords. Whatever the cause, there will be reason to celebrate in the weeks to come!"<br>
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You will not believe what I'll write, and could not believe me if I told you in person, either, about what these last few weeks of my life consisted on. Since I'm not sure where to begin, I find it just natural to inform you that there's a new member (I know what you think, and no, not me or Tami have settled down yet, we're young, thank you very much) to the family. She's a two-meter tall bear named Fortuna, and is adorable. We also have Josiah, a falcon, who seems a little friskier.<br>
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No, I didn't sell the whole business to afford them, and even have to inform you that it's running smoothly, even in light of the recent mayhem on the city. <br>
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Mayhem I helped calm down. I fought together with a Muurdain diplomat (a kind soul, despite a ruthless background), a mage who I would bet my life on, a Tyr paladin of the traditional fashion, an acorn thief, a runesmith dwarf, and probably more people I can't recall clearly at the moment. I've fought alongside them, against robbers and the Thieve's Guild and serpents; and enjoy doing so more than I ever thought I would.<br>
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You should have heard them. I couldn't walk down the street without someone shouting my name, or greeting me, whole lots of people I've never knew. I wouldn't say I'm a hero, but I'm the closest a normal person can get to that, it seems. I'm not -as I know I've told you before- fighting for that recognizment, or for the before hopeful ideal that I'll fight and get killed. No, lately, I've found I want these people to live, and to achieve that goal, I have to not get myself killed first. I want to live, and from them to do so too. That's why, I think, I'll keep fighting. <br>
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Get that smug smile out of your face, now.<br>
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The businesses is flourishing, you'll love it when you see it. Tami is growing more beautiful every day, and every day she reminds me of you, and asks me to write you. I hope to see you again soon, and that your travels are uninterrupted and fruitful. <br>
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May your campaign be swift and glorious. I thank you for your charitable contributions to the diplomatic mission and understanding of my situation. I am proud to say that the arrival of the Legion has been received warmly among the people of the Outer District. The Garden District remains largely neutral on the topic, but seeing how much business that we provide them... I doubt many have ill-will towards the Empire. However, it appears that many of those in the Upper District are rather unhappy for my airing out their dirty laundry. They seemed to be content with simply ignoring the issues that plagued the city since they were isolated in their ivory walls. However, it is clear that they dare not speak out against the Muurdaan due to popular support of our presence. If this were the Capital... such incompetence and laziness would be unheard of.<br>
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Along with this letter, I have been able to gain possession of numerous former bandits after a recent battle due to the good will from the City Guard. Spared from the gallows, these men have volunteered to serve in our Penal Legions. They are skilled fighters... although lacking in discipline, which I am sure our drillmasters will be able to quickly fix. Two centuria of Penal Legionaries will be joining your campaign promptly. I hope they will serve you well, and perhaps some will show further potential.<br>
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I would like to provide a short treatise on spirits. If you give one your word. Do try not to break it. Our world is filled with both wonderful and terrible things. It is often a coin toss simply due to the flow of things. Somethings however, people flip that coin result with their actions. One event in particular comes to mind. During a foray into the Ruins of the Old City, we came across an old Nature Spirit who seemed to have sustained themselves greatly off of animals and possibly people lured too close to the ruined park area. Much to my horror and discovery, one of the local scoundrels had the audacity to promise the spirit he would help them. The spirit trusted this fool with their Heart, granted as an acorn to be planted in the Garden District of Bastion. It would have done wonders for the park there, likely would have helped keep it safe too.<br>
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What occurred though was a reminder that we are our own worst enemies. This fellow decided to dump that Heart, the very core of that spirit's being into Bastion's gutters. The sheer amount of disgust and rage even now I feel at this is beyond description. He stranded the very essence of a spirit at the mercy of our city. The only fortune was that my party, which included this scoundrel but also those of more moral character came upon the desperate spirit. It was too weak by this point to bother trying to murder and feed off us, but the damage was done. What love and trust of people the spirit had, was shattered. The spirit granted a final item, a compass leaf to find its heart. I will admit that I did secure it for future planting in the Deepwoods. A request from a betrayed being that no longer wants to see us. The coin flip marred by a arrogant, ignorant criminal. We can tip it the other way as well. I hoped to save the spirit's mind and outlook of us by saving it. Knowing it could spread to others. The burden of being a wizard is knowing the things out of our view are watching us and feeling our actions. To know the dread we may experience in those dark woods... are of our own making.<br>
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">Alot of things have happened since I last wrote. I know, I know, "What, did you finally make that big break!" And fuck you for saying that. Looks like, the acorn i'd been given by that formerly seemingly 'evil' spirit in the park at the ruins needed to be found.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">To Magister Leo Alder,<br>
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Salutations Magister, I am a member of the Cathedral of Truth and have shared many encounters with you before. I am a brother vigilant. I am known to my flock, brothers, and sisters as Brother-Vigilant Leon. You may address me however as Paladin if it continues to keep things easy.<br>
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I write to you out of necessity and faith in your abilities. I pray you pardon the briefness of my letter but there is little time to stand around on idle gossip when ink costs as much as it does. <br>
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I am certain you're familiar with the diplomat from Muurdaan. The one they call Underlord Pasha Touryan. I suspect our distrust of his intents is mutual and because of this I have a proposition. I doubt a man of his nature is directly involved with the problems he happens upon but it seems too convenient that wherever he walks he uncovers some plot that otherwise harms the image of Bastion. From what I have seen you are a patriotic man who values the law of locals above even that of Tyr's law and places oaths in high value. While I do not approve of your ordering of importance, I do respect your convictions and see similarities in them.<br>
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I would not ask you this if I did not trust your abilities. I need you to get ahold of his next letter sent, or perhaps the next letter coming in for him, so that I might read it before we return it to him. I cannot lie so I tell you this now. This is not on the order's behalf, or the behalf of the city. This is written as a loyal citizen concerned for the wellbeing of his city and who is suspicious of the intents of those beyond its protecting walls.<br>
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If you would not do me this favour then I understand but I would further request you discard of this letter, either by fire or by some other discrete method, to prevent us both from being diplomatic meddlers. In a sign of good faith I'll also share with you some information that I obtained from the rogue mage whom you allowed us to take for questioning. You seem concerned with demons so this news should trouble you as much as it does my order. <br>
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There is a cult in the forests. The cult of the Crimson Rose I believe they are. They have been involved in demon summoning and even now they speak of performing a ritual. When we return the acorn, I intend to continue out to find this cult and bring them to Tyr's justice. I believe both our orders would have the majority of them sentenced to death.<br>
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Furthermore, I invite you to accompany myself and the lowlife thief who is now in my care in our endeavor to drive out a lich who defiles the street of gods by scheming from the crypts and sewers below. If you come or if you abstain, you must be willing to slay this lich and must leave the grounds unspoiled. Looting from such a sacred place would be most disrespectful and otherwise unwise. <br>
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To the Champion of Tyr,<br>
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Well met in turn, Brother Vigilant. Forgive the means of address, but I wish to avoid confusion on which of your order would receive this.<br>
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Know that we share a mutual concern, though I will forgo detail here in respect to our privacy on the matter and confirm the requested destruction of the letter. I have means to attempt what you have asked and will look into it. If I succeed, I will share my findings with you in person or at the very least arrange a delivery.<br>
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The Cult you mentioned is of concern to me if they are spreading demonic teachings. The College has indeed very strong opinions on this matter and should we come upon them, know that you can rely upon me to aid in their undoing.<br>
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As to the Lich, I admit my own wariness on facing a practitioner of the school of Bone that is so far gone. More so, I would only counter that what that creature has down there should not be left there. I will confiscate or destroy the Lich's items I find, judging on their ability for application to more useful ends beyond the insanity of a corpse mage. With that, I agree to avoiding disturbing the dead there and their grave goods. Let them lay where they were set, aside from undoing any binding the Lich may have put upon them.<br>
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I would though counter your quest against the Lich to first seek out and destroy the Rogue Sorcerer of the Ruins to better acquaint yourself with fighting a powerful mage. He is gathering orc-kin to himself and I am concerned about him even if he did rebuff the Narvik demon summoner likely out of pure ego. If not, I ask you make this rogue mage a future consideration before he seriously starts to threaten Bastion.<br>
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I wish you a swift recovery. The war was hard fought, but it is a shame that it had to drag on and end the way it did. I send this letter to you via the IMS Bastion, the first merchant ship of an import-export business that I have established in Bastion with the help of an esteemed local merchant and a runesmith dwarf. With the ship, should be our first export of machinery made by the dwarves, medicine for the wounded and precious metals. As you likely have guessed, this is a means of bringing the economic ties and relations of Bastion and Muurdaan closer. In fact, the crew has been given orders to purchase exotic goods from Muurdaan to import into Bastion.<br>
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Among some less notable developments is the fact that a certain mage in the city had spied on me and even obtained our correspondence, but that should no longer be a concern. I ended up in a situation where his was soul captured in a soul gem and placed his existence into the houseman. Much to my surprise... the body of the houseman compelled the soul of the mage to obey my commands. This brings disturbing conclusions... and shows that Houseman mages could be made as the mage was able to manipulate magic in the husk of the Houseman. I must profess... the more I learn about the Houseman... the more disturbed I am...<br>
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Regardless... law is maintained in the city except for a recent foray into the Elven district of the city as it was a hotbed of Vampiric activity that was in service of the Count Voicu. All the vampires and elves have been driven away from the city as even the elves have decided to willingly leave the city due to the recent threats that have formed in the city. The legion is well received as usual, and the Muurdaan stand as a symbol of stability and safety.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Dear Nephew,<br>
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Your snakes were valuable in exploiting the superstitions of the Aymaran -- The human royals and their temple-cities have been utterly crushed, and the crocodile men have been pushed into the wastes where even they can barely survive and we cannot follow.<br>
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All arable and resource-rich land and valuables of the Aymaran empire now swells the belly of the Eternal empire. My wounds are healing well and I will soon be back in the capital and more able to influence your activities directly.<br>
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The time is soon coming when Bastion must be Annexed into the Eternal Empire. The poor and common have been shown our graces, the middle class have been made to fear and mistrust their leaders. We will save them from their undead enslavement, and even those who curse the yoke of our leadership at first shall certainly grow to revere, and even love us in due course.<br>
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It is disturbing to learn of such a successful spy in your midst that you have for whatever reason allowed to live. You must see value in him as an asset. Find out what he wants, and The Empire will give it to him, or he must be Liquidated. I trust you will know how best to resolve this situation, but to have resolved the issue to your satisfaction does not relieve us of our duty to dispense with, or make use of, those who demonstrate the capacity to follow our movements or harm us.<br>
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The IMS Bastion has already arrived in the Capital and it is being loaded with exotic goods to wow the locals of bastion from everywhere we draw our far-flung imports from -- this will win us hearts and minds among the middle classes and nobility alike -- those nobles of course that will still be drawing breath when the Muurdaan banner flies high over Bastion. The merchants guild has tallied what the profit of your maiden voyage is after exotics should be sold in bastion, and this amounts to the modest sum of 100 thousand gold. (10 wealth) -- delivering your goods further afield will reap greater profits. I am sure your partners however will be pleased with this minor influx of currency.<br>
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Your asylum seekers have been greeted into the capital and are being treated as befits protected ken of the House of Touryan. They will long remember the greatest wonders of the capital, and know the safety and security our house can provide.<br>
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You seem to be moving apace, Nephew -- and I have the utmost faith you will navigate all that stands in our way. Bastion belongs in the empire of man -- just as man must find it's place above all.<br>
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I know you to have a gentle heart and spirit for a Touryan -- but I have never seen issue with your results. Don't think of now to disappoint me.<br>
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You are not a wizard, so I do not expect you to fully appreciate that what you have done is offensive on levels beyond reason. Know that I know and have contained the considerable rage that you have elected to summon forth in me. You can rest assured your country's plans to seize the city will no longer be able to be hindered by me as you know all I knew. Sadly you do not know what I will know in the future, nor now. You took from me more than I EVER took from you. You are fortunate I am so sensible. Many wizards would just kill you and be done with it.<br>
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The Muurdaan know. I'm sorry. Things are beyond my control now. All I have left is survival and the knowledge I can warn you at least.<br>
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"Uh... uh the Church of Tyr, Sir. Lord of justice and champion of the downtrodden." Came an uncertain reply from the acolyte who still wasn't sure if he was about to get mauled by a madman. <br>
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"This one is unfamiliar with the name. Are they a warrior... a warlord who asks for tithes?" <br>
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Had this vagrant been living under a rock? "No, Sir, Tyr is a god. The god of justice, order, they stand for all that is good and inspire their champions to spread his works in the world and to fight evil and chaos where they find it."<br>
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"Priests and soldiers... like warrior philosophers?" Therin asked, tilting his head and perking up with curiosity.<br>
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"Something like that. They're paladins who dedicate their lives to something greater than themselves and the betterment of all."<br>
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Now this was interesting. This sounded like exactly what Therin was looking for. "I do that! I'm looking for personal betterment and spiritual progression! Where does one go to enter this paladin training?"<br>
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"Well they don't just accept anyone." Stammered the acolyte, still unsure of what to make of this mad elf in the night. "You have to serve the church and prove yourself brave enough to stand against demons and undead horrors."<br>
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"I did both of those things on my first night in town!" Therin cheered, looking like a puppy who just heard the dinner bell. "I know not of your temples but if I serve in its upkeep would I earn an invitation?"<br>
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This was getting to be too much for the poor brother of Tyr. "Well that takes years of study, service, charity work-"<br>
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"What about this charity work?" And with maddening nonchalance Therin dumped the majority of his demon slaying earnings into the charity pot, threatening to tip it over under the weight of all the gold.<br>
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"This will be my donation to your temple's alms. Will that serve?"<br>
<br>
The acolyte could only mutter and stumble over his own tongue as his eyes threatened to bulge out of their sockets.<br>
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"Excellent!" Therin said, taking that as a yes, not caring for the loss of such material wealth. "I shall await the response of your sages. If they need to reach me I am staying at the arena. Goodnight to you fair brother."<br>
<br>
And like some fairy of luck and air Therin was gone again. Emboldened by this fresh sense of direction.<br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Author: Brother Leon</i><br>
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I retrieved a sacred icon. The crown of the annointed. I was chosen. I can barely write let alone even comprehend this.<br>
Surely I will wake soon.<br>
<i>- BV.L.</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Tomorrow we battle the cultists. Their order has perverted everything in the wilds beyond the walls. Bastion will breathe clearly without them and our order has dubbed their destruction a must. We have been told to crush them. To spare none, not even for questioning. Only a handful of us should be needed for this task but I know if we take too few none of us will return. If we take too many we risk exposing a weakness in the city to unholy beasts and beings. I doubt that vampires are much an issue within these walls, as are demons, but that Lich that lurks beneath the path of gods has me concerned. Only five of us will go. That's all I need.<br>
<i>- BV.L.</i> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">We lost him. Brother Vigilant Aiden Mueller. He was young and foolhardy but he had a spark in him that I doubted could be extinguished. As he fell they clambered over his corpse to try and desecrate his resting flesh. I was too far away to stop them but his armour held and the Tyren from the battle slaughtered the attackers. I didn't have much respect for the animals before that battle, but their courage is something that almost commands at least a modicum of it.<br>
Still, to see my brother fall weighs heavy on me. A boy barely younger than myself yet still so youthful. I was only four years his elder but I trained him. I helped him learn his stances, helped him learn to read. I remember one time when he was new to the order and Brother Tyber denied him any luxuries for his misreading of scripture. "He'll learn or he'll suffer," he'd say. I smuggled him out of the bunks and we ransacked Brother Tyber's wine racks. He was so mad and I took the canings for the both of us.<br>
I remember when he told me he fell for a girl outside of the order. That he wanted to break his oaths that he'd just taken to take a chance that love was meant for him. I remember helping him heal from that pain and showing him that we were more than an order, we were a family. But all of those memories are now scattered and as I search for them I am greeted by the image of his half mauled face. So peaceful yet so horridly disfigured. Tonight our family mourns. We loved him and now we must let Tyr judge him and love him as we did.<br>
<i>- BV.L.</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The court was corrupted by vampires. Our king a puppet propped up by a toy of evil.<br>
Their home filled with decadent pleasures and perversions not only of the flesh but of the faith. Of all the faiths.<br>
We fight, suffer, and die for these temples and in that hall of unnatural pleasures they turn our sacrifices into sickening displays of carnal pleasure. I am a man of absolute faith. I am pure in my convictions, my resolve stronger than most men. Yet here I sit with a blacked out memory and a throbbing in my skull. I have bruises in places I dread to write and when I awoke I can only question why inside the formal pants I was gifted resided a woman's garments and the tail of a deep sea fish.<br>
Furthermore I then remember that one of my more powerful countrymen, a magister whose name I shan't utter out of concern of discovery, has gone and turned tail. He now bends to the will of Muurdaan and fears his own survival. I would die for this land, as he claimed he would have too. He knows what he's done is wrong. I can feel it from him when I even utter the name Muurdaan.<br>
He was abused and violated by them as everyone in Bastion will be and yet somehow I am to accept this as a fact and live on. He mentioned saving lives of men like myself as though my life is something I care for. We of the order breathe to bring his justice and stop only when he commands it. I don't doubt that every brother vigilant, every sister faithful would be willing to lay down their lives for this land.<br>
Perhaps that's the problem.<br>
I dread to think of our future. If I am fortunate I will die in the battle of Bastion or I will be too far for news of its fate to reach my living ears.<br>
<i>- BV.L.</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">This book of mine, this journal. I must destroy it or at least discard it. I can't keep it any longer. It has my deepest confessions and I cannot risk Muurdain agents finding them and using them against me.<br>
I know what I will do with it.<br>
I write in this to myself now so that I may remember and to you, whomever finds it, so that you may let it lie.<br>
On these grounds we fought a Lich and either we won and he was slain or I fell and with me lies this book. If it is the latter, I pray you destroy it as I have failed to.<br>
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All in Bastion fares well. Despite the limited resources available to me, Bastion has obtained and maintains a new found stability and peace that has never been seen since its existence both past and present. While preparations are being made for a campaign against the Lich, I have decided to write to you. Much like how a soon to be retired veteran of our Legions is awarded for this deeds and service to you and to the Empire, I find myself wondering what my goal in this life should be and what it is that I should strive for after this mission. You say that a man must find his place above all. I know my place and have served to, what I am sure you would agree, an exemplary high standard.<br>
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Yet, unlike those decorated legionaries, I have no home or land to call my own nor will I be given upon my retirement. For this reason, I have a personal request unrelated to the Muurdaan mission in Bastion. As I am your Nephew and not of direct blood, your legacy will pass onto your children and family. I have no qualm about this for your legacy is the culmination of accomplishments of Touryans since time immemorial, including mine. Thus, I request the ability and means to forge my own legacy so that I may have my place above all as well. For this reason, I request your blessings for me to form a cadet branch of House Touryan, a House Touryan - and the last name of whomever I may be wedded to in the future.<br>
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As I said, I know my place in this world and it is to further the cause of House Touryan, which is why I request that I be allowed to form a cadet branch to the main House so that I may serve the Empire in the best circumstances, one where my desires and yours are completely in line. However, for that to happen, I must be able to forge my own path and establish my own legacy... one that both raises House Touryan to new heights and one that is distinct from yours.<br>
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I eagerly await your response with bated breath as I make the final preparations in this undoubtedly difficult task that I have before me. Should I, by fate or by chance, fail... I have also sent several recommendations, reports, and ideas in regards to the future. I hope that you will consider it as my living will and carry it out as my executor as it is what I would have desired to see done if I were alive. This peace and stability in Bastion is a tenuous one and many ambitions and fools threaten this rare gift that has been bestowed upon Bastion. Long live the Empire and may it bring peace and stability for eternity.<br>
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Vampires are a dangerous disease. They are alluring, the promise of immortality in exchange for the corruption of you mind and soul. Perhaps you think I jest but the living dead should never exist unless in service to something greater or at least better than themselves. I use intelligent dead, I allow souls to enter into contracts with me, but that is an agreement between two parties. I bargain and enhance in exchange for their chance to continue experience existence until the Lady comes for them. Bodies are just that but I do no desecrate tombs. I know the value and meaning in them. There is power there, a reminder all must die.<br>
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I killed four vampires at some pains during the Grand Masquerade. I left the slaying of the Master Vampire to my comrades mostly for I have found I could count on them... despite violations committed against me. I know my priorities and in the end... I will outlive those who wrong me. I can be patient for my death before has taught me much in my future restoration plans. While vampires and lichs caper in the shadows as the monsters that they are... I will be seen. I will be known and accepted. This is why I do no seek undeath. I know the horror and madness that will come with it. The loss of one's self to the rituals and curses that are needed for such existences.<br>
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Count Voicu, I curse you. It is because of you and the actions of another I have been forced to set in motion events I did not desire. I was willing to be patient, to tear away at the abilities of the city's future conquerors in a manner few would have believed... yet it could have worked. I had allies I knew I could count on once I began the fire to fan its flames into an engulfing storm. That has been stolen from me, made easier by the arrogant vampire lord and his Lich master whom even now I seek all means to hinder for a final confrontation. We much slay the dark puppet master hidden beneath our city. And then I must press hard to assume authority while simultaneously showing loyalty and deference to new master in the accursed Muurdaan. It still summons forth rage in me to know I had to do this, that I had to shift elements in the city towards a new government and power.... that I would dare to see to be the face of such a movement. I knew not if I would succeed, only the events and my own ambition demanded I push ahead for the sake of Bastion and my own future.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 22px"><i>M</i></span><span style="font-size: 15px">y childhood within the Outer District was fairly rough for my family's upbringing.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 15px">Chalk it up to recent misfortune, laziness, and financial disregard. But there was always an itching question in my mind; Why was I subjected to poverty, but the nobles were given a decadent walk through life? I had witnessed this recently, at a ball in the palace area. Hedonism and pleasure everywhere, but not a single honest man in sight.</span><br>
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Hi Tam.<br>
It's raining heavily in Bastion. Has it rained there too? Ah, I wish I was there with you two. I've only heard good things on this side, about your stay there. How are things? How are you? Have you met any prince yet? Please, don't begin an uprising over an old lady's mannerism that you didn't like. I'm serious. Don't.<br>
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Things are well in Bastion. Rumours are that a Mageocracy will begin, shortly. A good friend of mine adores the idea: He's a mage, too, and is hoping to get a good place on all of this. I've heard he even got Muurdaan's support! He does leave good impressions, as he's smart and of a kind soul. I know you'll get along well, may you met.<br>
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The ball was... everything you thought it would be. Everything was so big! And you always said the spire district just had to be small. Well, it's not, by any means. The lights, the food, the dances, the people and the dresses, Tam, you had to SEE how many linnorm dresses were there! Even a few copies. Copies! Of my work! I've got copycats Tam! I'm so happy! <img src="https://www.rpnation.com/media/emoticon1-opensmile.23673/full?d=1488654803" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="smile open    :D" data-shortname=":D"><br>
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I yearn to tell you more about it and a million other things I know I'm forgetting, when you come back. Things are going well. I'm contempted. If there's anything that's on your mind, talk about it with mom. No, don't tell her, talk about it. She knows much about everything, and has to be able to help you. And be kind. Your thoughts are important, yes, but remember you're a guest, and we don't know much of the etiquette there.<br>
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Use your indoor voice.<br>
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If someone is stepping on a boundarie, however, you can knock them out. I'll take full responsibility of it by this medium from today onwards.<br>
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I miss you and mom. I hope your stay is peaceful and you're not worried about anything. I know, I know, why would Tamera Ophes feel like that? She's a strong and independient person. She's not afflicted by sadness or distance or heavy rain, that affect mere mortals like us. But allow your sis a little cheesiness, would ya?<br>
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People of Bastion! I know that right now is a frightening time. That the city seems like it is facing chaos and change that will be unpleasant.<br>
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All change is unpleasant. We are creatures set in our ways. I though grasp the fear some of your experience. As you fear the ideals of another land taking too much hold here.<br>
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Know that we are all citizens of Bastion. That we will always consider any who come to live here to be citizens. Our land though is set to join with a greater empire.<br>
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That is something that is scary as well. For some outlooks differ but the benefits outweigh the concerns.<br>
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Many of the changes to come are for those who are ignored, downtrodden, forgotten or shoved aside. Do not flee from opportunity. Do not run from a nation just realizing it must fully embrace all who live and build families here.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 22px"><i>T</i></span><span style="font-size: 15px">oday the Muurdaan moved in. I've retained a title as the 'City Warden' by the guild, and they immediately put into work renovations to the castle. The bastards. Can't they see the commoners suffering under they're empire? I see it. I live next to an illegal fighting ring for the gods sake's! </span><br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">A deathly silence filled the air as Pasha walked through the ruined and torn fields of crops and debris. The war was averted for now, but many had lost their lives regardless. The east of the city was the site of a bloodbath... Pasha couldn't help but remember the remains of the farmers that he had seen and his stomach turned slightly. Still, life had to continue on despite the tragedy... he had prevented the war. Pasha had sent a subsequent letter to his Uncle, updating him about the situation, all the events that had occurred recently, and some gifts for House Touryan such as the schematics for a tank. Now, rumor was that a lady, in the service of House Xyphon, from the Far East was invited to marry Underlord Alder. No doubt... the courtly intrigue of Bastion would shift substantially with these two large Houses developing a more amiable relationship. Pasha couldn't help but wonder if they were capable of dealing with it. <br>
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Pasha walked back to the city where, on occasion, people walking by thanked him for his service to the city. Pasha took the words in stride, not lingering or basking in the praise. He continued down the streets with various Legion patrols passing by him and giving him salutes. It was all a bit much, but he had to keep his image and presence around the city lest it fall into dereliction due to laziness or being overlooked. It was one thing to read reports. It was another to see the problems personally as sometimes words are not enough to capture the essence of a thing. Pasha knew he didn't have to do all this, but right now he knew nothing else that he should do. Thus, with his mind focused and determined, Pasha continued to walk through the city of Bastion with curious and yearning eyes, absorbing all that there was to see and witness in this city.</div>
				
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To our dearest and most honourable Underlord Xyphon,<br>
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I apologise for my tardiness. <br>
As I'm certain you're aware I have been busily investing in the city and providing avenues for you and your house to expand their spheres of influence. It has been no small task and while I thank you for your support and sponsorship in getting me to my current position, I ask more from you. As it stands the Underlord of the city, Underlord Alder or 'lord magister' as he insists on being called despite my refusal to do so, has spoken of contributing to the construction of the eternal cathedral in Bastion. I would ask of you for a pledge to aid in its construction. I also intend to invite Pasha Touryan to pledge funds to the construction of the eternal cathedral.<br>
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I'd also like to thank you for your selection of bridal candidates. While I doubt they were chosen by your hand directly, they were all worthy and admirable candidates with no flaws being seen in any of them. All loyal to house Xyphon above Alder, I should hope. Underlord Alder has made his choice however and while I don't personally approve his choice I'm certain that you would be satisfied with the fact he did in fact choose a bride put forward from house Xyphon and not another rabble rousing house such as Narvik. I suspect the two shall get along suitably and the production of heirs should begin forthwith. Ideally heirs that are favourable to yourself unless you would have it be otherwise.<br>
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While I doubt the rest of this letter is of significance to you, my dearest and most honourable Underlord, I feel obligated to tell you regardless. I am loyal to yourself and your house and with your sponsorship I would feel amiss denying you such information.<br>
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Bastion is a young city and inexperienced with the game of politics. Its noble families are scared and weak in both influence and resolve. Here, mages are powerful and even still they are far from adored. It's a simple game to work Xyphon into the foundations of this land, even if it is technically the lands of house Touryan. Creating a monopoly on power in the city is exactly the sort of strategy I'm working towards. If you have any objections to my doing so, inform me before I continue to champion what I believe are your interests and the interests of those in your house.<br>
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I would also like to make a personal request. I cannot claim it's even beneficial to house Xyphon. There was a woman in the candidate roster, her name eludes me as I have been forced to remember so many as of late. She was a commoner girl, a woman with great promise. I would like to have her. I believe her presence in Bastion could ease my burdens and she would be capable of quick insertion if you need to form a union with a high power or potent individual in the city. However those options are entirely up to your discretion and I would only be having her as company and from personal interest.<br>
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I shall write to you once I learn of something you must know or when the bride arrives for her wedding.<br>
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Power is a burden. More so when fools emerge and drag not only you but your entire city into a situation beyond your control. I didn't want to be dragged out into the gods damn forefront! I wanted to happily do my work in the background. Be a peddler in influence and favors while I pursued my arts within the confines of my tower in the spire district. What I instead am forced to do is seize the momentum of schemes already set in motion. The Muurdaan come to our lands, intent on taking it and so I do what I must to ensure the locals are ruled by a local.<br>
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I find it amusing as I watch those who come here scrabble about for scraps of power. The city's new High Priestess is one such figure who seems to underestimate me. I have given her patronage but she seems to continuously fail to grasp her antics at worming her way into more power is not amusing. Bastion is the property of House Alder and the new government that has been getting established. Some of the Houses respect this as I understand we area client of a Capital House due to Touryan. We also have built alliance with House Kishergan for their own magical aptitude. I allowed this Xyphon priest into the city and sponsor her position to have another House supporting Bastion, including an arranged marriage.... of all the things I never would have considered.<br>
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The bride I selected was one I feel will make Bastion prosper in her own way. We will talk in the days to come and I hope she can come to appreciate her status with me. The trust I intend on putting into her to make Bastion's military power expand. I need a partner in making the city grow. I hope our wedding can repair damages done to my reputation. Blood was drawn and the dead made to march in fear of war... I almost bound devils into a war party. Elements in the city act without telling me which almost could have lead to a damn summoning! Now the forest sleeps for 200 years while I contemplate the need perhaps for golems with saw blades...<br>
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I must watch those in this city closely. The Touryan's mouthpiece here dares to lecture me on things he knows little truly about. Typical arrogance of their people. Something I must just tolerate and mock when they elect to insult me. Mind you I am happy to return the favor such as discovering another potential Lich in the working because I elected to terminate a rogue sorcerer over giving him a 'chance' like I was given. Hilarious. I now have two roving egos in my city, this Touryan scion and the Xyphon priestess. I can only hope my wife is enjoyable with the intellect she is shown to have. While our backgrounds differ, she must have a creativity to her own arts that I express in mine. A strange pining for someone to rely upon and confide in outside of my merchant friend. My only friend? Maybe. I don't know if I have friends any more. The Muurdaan all try to stab one another or act like children in their politics. I think the one I confide in and have trusted is falling for the Touryan. I suppose all I can do is hope for the best.<br>
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I must get back to my labs even as i toil to repair my image in the city. I need the release of experimentation. Yet I know I also must help my people to appreciate the new era before them. The city will grow and prosper from what actions I have taken. Lumber will flow and soon I think we may strike a new vein of minerals that our dead will mine and flow into the city to help uplift us. The trick will be keeping the nibbling nuisance of Muurdaan politics from hindering the city's growth.</div>
				
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Muurdaan Capital, two ships<br>
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Hi Tam. If you're reading this, I'm either dead or every other book in the world has been burned down to a crisp. Either way, I'm really sorry.<br>
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I will not lie to you. Things are not well in Bastion. That's the reason I'll be asking mom to take you away with her while we fight against the Lich. You can see it in on how people walk more hunched down the street, or on how everyone is at hair-trigger all the time. People are scared. Some people don't even come to the shop anymore, haha! But I'm sure you've noticed. You have always been aware of what was going on around you. Since you were little; you've always been really smart. I know you think I'm too clueless to say that... truth is, like you, I also see what happens around. It's just that most of the time, I can't bring myself to act on it. I can't change what has already happened. As much as I'll like a part... we both know there's people better qualified for that. I want to help, and as much as I want to, that's about it. But I will not leave them, though. I will not say I know everything that's going on, I'm self-conscious enough to know that wouldn't be true. But, if anything, I think I've found good people. People... who care. Leo, Pasha, Lorek, even Aziri, you can't not say they're evil with a straight face because the truth is, in their own ways, they care. For the city. For the people. If anything ever happens to me, they'll be looking out for you. Don't forget what you want nor who you are. People can come and take the city... Many governments will come and go. But please, don't let them bring you down. I hope I've left enough to give you and mom the calm life I hope.<br>
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Since the dawn of man and the Eternal Empire, a notable trend can be observed. Horrible plagues and illnesses have dropped with the decrease in religious fervor in the continent. Yet, madness and insanity has seemingly taken its place. The dawn of madness on the horizon of the Eternal Empire is first perceptible in the decay of divine symbolism; as if that world, whose network of spiritual meanings was so close-knit, had begun to unravel, showing faces whose meaning was no longer clear except in the forms of madness. The Divine forms persist for a time, but little by little they grow silent, cease to speak, to remind, to teach anything but their own fantastic presence, transcending all possible language (though still familiar to the eye). Freed from wisdom and from the teaching that organized it, the image begins to gravitate about its own madness. Paradoxically, this liberation derives from a proliferation of meaning, from a self-multiplication of significance, weaving relationships so numerous, so intertwined, so rich, that they can no longer be deciphered except in the esoterism of knowledge. Things themselves become so burdened with attributes, signs, allusions that they finally lose their own form. Meaning is no longer read in an immediate perception, the figure no longer speaks for itself; between the knowledge which animates it and the form into which it is transposed, a gap widens. It is free for the dream.<br>
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On all sides, madness fascinates man. The fantastic images it generates are not fleeting appearances that quickly disappear from the surface of things. It rules all that is easy, joyous, frivolous in the world. It is madness, folly, which makes men "sport and rejoice," as it has given the gods "Genius, Beauty, Bacchus, Silenus, and the gentle guardian of gardens. All within it is brilliant surface: no enigma is concealed. By a strange paradox, what is born from the strangest delirium was already hidden, like a secret, like an inaccessible truth, in the bowels of the earth. When man deploys the arbitrary nature of his madness, he confronts the dark necessity of the world; the animal that haunts his nightmares and his nights of privation is his own nature, which will lay bare hell's pitiless truth; the vain images of blind idiocy-such are the world's Magna Scientia; and already, in this disorder, in this mad universe, is prefigured what will be the cruelty of the finale. In such images-and this is doubtless what gives them their weight, what imposes such great coherence on their fantasy-the Eternal Empire has expressed what it apprehended of the threats and secrets of the world.<br>
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During the same period, the literary, philosophical, and moral themes of madness are in an altogether different vein. The Pre-Imperial Ages had given madness, or folly, a place in the hierarchy of vices. Beginning with the reign of Overlord Xerses the First, it is customarily ranked among the wicked soldiers of the psychomachy. It figures, at the Capital as at Port Cestus, among the evil soldiery, and is among the twelve dualities that dispute the sovereignty of the human soul: Faith and Idolatry, Hope and Despair, Charity and Avarice, Chastity and Lust, Prudence and Folly, Patience and Anger, Gentleness and Harshness, Concord and Discord, Obedience and Rebellion, Perseverance and Inconstancy, Fortitude and Cowardice, Humility and Pride. In the Eternal Empire, Folly leaves this modest place and comes to the fore.<br>
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Whereas according to Hugues de Saint-Victoria the genealogical tree of the Vices, that of the Founder, had pride as its root, Folly now leads the joyous throng of all human weaknesses. Uncontested coryphaeus, she guides them, sweeps them on, and names them: "Recognize them here, in the group of my companions .... She whose brows are drawn is Philautia (Self-Love). She whom you see laugh with her eyes and applaud , with her hands is Colacia (Flattery). She who seems half asleep is Lethe (Forgetfulness). She who leans upon her elbows and folds her hands is Misoponia (Sloth). She who is crowned with roses and anointed with perfume is Hedonia (Sensuality). She whose eyes wander without seeing is Anoia (Stupidity). She whose abundant flesh has the hue of flowers is Tryphe (Indolence). And here among these young women are two gods: the god of Good Cheer and the god of Deep Sleep. The absolute privilege of Folly is to reign over whatever is bad in man. But does she not also reign indirectly over all the good he can do: over ambition, that makes wise politicians; over avarice, that makes wealth grow; over indiscreet curiosity, that inspires philosophers and men of learning?<br>
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This world of the early Empire is strangely hospitable, in all senses, to madness. Madness is here, at the heart of things and of men, an ironic sign that misplaces the guideposts between the real and the chimerical, barely retaining the memory of the great tragic threats-a life more disturbed than disturbing, an absurd agitation in society, the mobility of reason. But new requirements are being generated:<br>
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Forgive my lack of correspondence but I assume that you have left myself and my House to our own devices while we bring a new order and stability to Bastion. I imagine if something required to be said, it would have been considering your own nephew's continued operation here.<br>
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I would not bother you lest the situation was more urgent than other matters we are already dealing with locally. I imagine you have already received word from your nephew, but I would be remiss as the head of a Client House not to inform you myself as well of the impending invasion of the Vorus Thresh. We only happened upon this knowledge from uprooting an orc fortification found near the mountains in our region. I admit my interest in the mountains is far more economic but it now becomes a strategic issue. We have acquired the loyalty of the local goblin tribes in the area for mining purposes, but they also provided us with the knowledge of this orcish holding.<br>
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The holding itself has been burnt to the ground and destroyed, all orcs with it. Along with this though, various evidence and interrogation of spirits have confirmed this holding was the Vanguard of a incoming invasion through the mountains. I realize House Touryan has many things preoccupying its manpower and resources as a Capital House. Yet I must still make the attempt to request aid while I rally the local legions and Bastion's own assets to attempt to thwart this. If I must work with what I have, I understand as well for House Touryan has already provided much to myself and Bastion. <br>
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I must voice my concern on the invasion from a more political perspective though. This behavior seems odd from what I have learned of the Vorus Thresh. I fear perhaps other interests are at work in aiming the horde towards Bastion if only due to its size compared to their usual targets and the efforts they seem intent on expending. Certain names come to mind after having dealt with the agent of another House who sought to murder your nephew some time ago, but I will leave that unsaid as I'm sure you know of whom I speak. It is simply my intent to pass on my concerned suspicions.<br>
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Underlord Touryan has received your correspondence and is pleased with the initiative and independence the great city of Bastion has taken with respect to the many threats which compromise it.<br>
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It is understood that Bastion is plagued with problems. <br>
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The Ruins.<br>
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The Lich that claims silent rulership even over your own authority.<br>
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And yes, Indeed the Vorus Thresh.<br>
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In Addititon to Bastion's own forces, The empire has earmarked 6 of it's own legions already to the security and the safety of bastion. As a favor to The Underlord's Nephew an additional force, the Scintillating Blue warrior Prime, have been sent to your region to help you deal with the horde threat.<br>
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Bastion already has the support of the empire in a time the empire is stretched thin with expansion. It is the Underlord's hope that you spend the lives of the eternal empire's soldiers wisely, and that it can soon be said that Bastion is truly under your peaceful control.<br>
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For now, Bastion is a new cheek turned into the sun's light of the Muurdain capital, but it is pitted with rot from within -- and for now also pressed from threats without. <br>
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The Underlord looks forward to writing his own letter when it can be said you truly are a master of Bastion's Domain.<br>
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For now seek solace that the Underlord's confidence remains with you, especially on your diplomatic de-escalation with the forests.<br>
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Pride to house Alder, Eternal Client of House Touryan.<br>
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Glory to House Touryan, Client of the Eternal Empire.<br>
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With hopes for your glory and expanding control where it presently is found lacking,<br>
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It is with great consternation that I write this letter. As you've likely read or heard from the reports, I have recently discovered an orcish scroll which contained marching orders for a group of some 200 orcs in the mountains to the northeast of Bastion. These orcs were an expeditionary force of the Vorus Thresh, a grand orcish coalition of numerous clans and tribes. Upon further inspection of the scroll, I learned of their intent to attack and invade the Imperial lands come summer when the ice melts in the mountains. Among the reports is a direct translation of the scroll and further analysis and conclusions I have formed about this orcish menace. <br>
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What seems to be more alarming is that even more recently, a spy was detected in the Castle. Unfortunately, attempts to catch the spy failed despite best attempts my myself and my men and companions. I have also submitted detailed reports on that event as along with copies of all the evidence. I must ask for your forgiveness in this matter as I know that the spy represents a great threat to House Touryan and the Empire. However, it has become clear to me that we must be particularly wary of treachery, and that those who are loyal must be properly rewarded and recognized. I hope that despite this failure that you will find the information and my reports useful to you and that you will be able to take informed actions to better the positions of House Touryan and of the Empire and that you will take my recommendations and requests to heart.<br>
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To our dearest and most honourable Underlord Xyphon,<br>
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It is imperative that this letter reaches you and that you are informed of my recent discoveries. <br>
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A thousand pardons for the brief nature of this letter but it is better left short and concise. <br>
I am ever grateful of your decisions and the trust you have placed in me. The spy you have blessed me with has proved themselves second to none in their field and have provided me with a healthy vine through which I may hear most things. Through this vine I have heard of a suspiciously successful artificer and agent of Touryan, Artificer Bavan Naske, searching for tomes and scripture pertaining to the ancient dragon newts. <br>
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At first this information had seemed unimportant but intriguing, and with a little research I managed to receive specifics as to what he was searching for. The recurring themes of his literary interests appeared to adhere to the rule that it must cover the topics of ancient dragon newt technology, and many of those focused almost exclusively on unique suits of armour from their prime. It wasn't hard to deduce that this interest was tied to a spire and site of many ancient mechanisms - all authentic and dating from the same era. <br>
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With some time to come to a logical conclusion and using reasoning of what I know about house Touryan and the nature of these collected items, it is very much possible that they could be seeking to implement ancient dragon newt technology in their war efforts by using the fossils and what information they can gather to reproduce these suits or unlock the secrets of them.<br>
It is without a doubt however that I inform you there is at least one suit of its nature, likely identical to the suit in house Hegemon's possession, in the possession of General Pasha Touryan or his agent Artificer Bavan Naske.<br>
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Additionally I wish to inform you that Haecho has arrived at the city of Bastion along with Ferelath. Ferelath has asserted herself in the city already - as your folios suggested she would had she been a more ideal bride, and has had herself a well known figure within the merchant's guild thanks to her business potential and her direct involvement in the battle with Sigrix the leviathan. I was concerned both of our presences in the battle may draw unwanted attention from house Touryan and elected to watch from the shoreline, a decision that proved to be for the best in hindsight.<br>
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Placing you in bastion as an asset to the growing empire is a boon we cannot underestimate. We must see the moves of our rivals far ahead of them if we are to adapt and overcome those who would think to oppose us. Our Trust has not been misplaced, and we are most grateful for your continued vigil in this capacity.<br>
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It has come to OUR attention via channels left unsaid that there is a sister suit of dragon newt armor that was NOT returned to the capital. Any information on this suit would be much appreciated by house Xyphon, and of course if you were somehow able to secure it, all the better. Just the fact that Hegemon's suit is no longer unique is a prize to us -- you should see them scramble to maintain their place in the intelligence and arms race of the houses as this is a significant blow to their security and superiority. We love this. You have done very well indeed making this knowledge public to us, and even smaller houses rejoice at the shift of power this will bring. It is an exiting time for the capital and the empire, and we have only you to blame for this excitement. You are to be richly rewarded should you choose to return to the capital.<br>
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Word has already reached us also of the Brutish Vorus Thresh heading through the mountains towards Bastion. We have assets that are not heading east in our war of expansion -- so you should consider what assets Xyphon may provide you to bring destruction upon the Orcs and of course glory to you and house Xyphon. Already high priest of the city we see no reason why you should not be seen as the city's savior as well. We can send up to six legions if you request them, however if you feel your supremacy can be attained through other means, request something else but whatever assets the house has at it's disposal we will do our best to put into your hands.<br>
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Command from the Eternal Cathedral is as important to the public (and the filthy rabble beneath them) as any ruler -- your place is valued and your work is important. Just as the people must be controlled and their eyes brought to the light of house Xyphon, so too must the gods favor us. Our power in the capital is growing. This is in no small thanks to the gods. This is in no small thanks to you, Isis Al-aziri.<br>
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It is worth noting that we have discovered scrying within the bounds of the city by certain means (particularly the acashic record) -- is no longer viable within the city limits. This will make it harder to spy from afar and make your position all the more important. Despite this we have confidence that your more conventional methods of espionage will undoubtedly overcome. Our rivals and our would-be/will-be ruler of bastion are kept well on their toes... and I am sure you have no small place in thanking for that.<br>
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Should you need wealth from the capital, our coffers are open. Keep the fools in line and let those who are wise learn to know their place. House Xyphon is counting on you to the same degree it has supreme faith in your abilities and accomplishments so far.<br>
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Find the remaining suit and do as much as you can to glean information about it. It is not outside our capacity to fabricate one of these instruments if you or other agents can get close enough to examine it's function and elegance. Xyphon does not NEED a Dragon newt war suit. As such, we only think it exceedingly humorous and threatening were we to actually attain one.<br>
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Please find enclosed with this package a collection of teas from throughout the empire's contested territories and soon-to-be conquests. May you not taste the blood that was spilled in their obtainance, only the calm and pleasure that comes with the rewards Xyphon reaps in the shadow of it's terrors.<br>
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You are indeed a child of Xyphon, and you are loved by this master of the Capital as long as you continue to serve with the reputation you have come to have expected of you.<br>
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Match the faith House Xyphon has in you, with faith the common people have in their gods. For even the gods are instruments to house Xyphon. With your continued efforts, one day the gods will have little to offer house Xyphon -- but we will have no shortage of things to offer the gods.<br>
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Eternal might in your smallest whims,<br>
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PS -- We have noted the efforts by House Narvik to see the destabilization or destruction of Bastion for their own warped ambitions. Your cowing of the angel Traductus was a keystone in exposing their treachery, and House Xyphon has retaliated, viciously. Seek to unravel whatever remaining schemes they have in play, for afterwards there will be little more to hear of them in bastion. Were it appropriate, we would send a bag of Narvik heads to your doorstep to drive clearer the point. But you should know enough you had a hand in many of the dying, even indirectly. I hope this knowledge brings you additional pleasure.</div>
				
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I am sending this intelligence to you as I find it would be of use to you if only for your own needs and to demonstrate your investment thus far has not been a waste. I realize you may already possess some of this due to your own capabilities, but secondary confirmation is still of use with such information, I imagine.<br>
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The city has been actively targeted by House Narvik. Two of their otherworldy agents have now been dealt with. One is a Fallen Angel known as Tradactus that I fear was attempting to infiltrate Castle Touryan. I will be informing Pasha Bakur Touryan as well after I am sure this is safely dispatched to you. The creature is thankfully not operating in Bastion any longer, but its purpose was to sow chaos and break down the trust between myself, Pasha Touryan and the Xyphon priestess Isis Al-Aziri.<br>
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It has been banished, but did confirm it was sent by House Narvik.<br>
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At much effort on my own part, I was able to send the monstrosity back to where it came from along with all the contaminated beasts. I have since then confirmed it was a Narvik summoning.<br>
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The recent spying events and discovery of some efforts on my own Manse have forced me to take measures to protect myself and Bastion. Hopefully it will slow efforts since I am realistic and know they cannot be truly halted.<br>
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Your missive was received unintercepted and its contents relayed to the Underlord. Steps are being taken to punish Narvik for putting it's ambitions above that of the collective houses. Your evidence, damning as it is, will make justification of the violence and sanction all the more understood as necessary. <br>
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That said, House Touryan would rather not see the methods employed by your lordship being the raw calling out of demons by their true names. Replacing you would be highly detrimental to the balance of things in the west as Touryan desires them. It would also be disappointing if there was not enough left behind in your demise to properly bury.<br>
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Bastion's ports opened to the exotic junks of the east and Imperial master-ships of war -- today was the day of his majesty the Lord Magister Leo Alder's wedding to his promised bride of the Far Empire of Yumi, delivered to him by the ships and the hands of the Great house Xyphon -- her glorious pristineness, Hisoo Haecho. Not just some costume ball for the spire district, the Wedding of the Lord Magister, with the city now open to trade and spared apparent outside threat, the entire city was brought in on the rejoicing of the event. From the humblest drumrusher in the northern districts to the most lowly Gaol'er in the south. Ale flowed and bounties of imported food were spread in every plaza and park of the city. <br>
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The Garden District Sang and Danced in it's entirety, and vast displays of magic from the colleges lit up every city block. From the Harbor, the Ships of the far east launched decorative explosive missiles into the air over the city, filling Bastion with a daylight-resembling fireworks display. Gifts and goods from as far as Lastwall to the west and Lastlands to the East were on bold display and shared among the populace. <br>
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Heavenly lights gleamed from every window along the street of the gods, and the Eternal Cathedral, and all the Cathedrals beneath it released blessings and the aroma of sanctified incense. <br>
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The spire district poured out in roads of gold and silver -- nobles among craftsmen, a day truly for all -- The Legions, in full pageantry, paraded the main streets and beat great drums and blew titanic horns. Spice flowed, wine poured, and all the treasures of the great city for this one night laid bare -- The greatest treasures of the museum were marched on great litters, and the halls of the dwarfholds rang with bawdy and raucous song. Even the ratkin below celebrated such was the overrun of goodies and pleasures to be had in the dankness below. <br>
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The college competed for the vastness of wonders as the ceremony, city-wide, began in earnest. Underlord Alder exited the front of the manse as his betrothed disembarked her ship, and they slowly walked the streets of the city, ever winding towards the eldest and most beautiful park in the center of the city's heart -- Hisoo, dressed head to toe in shimmering linnorm of white and blue, unfurled her ceremonial wings and was levitated high over the rooftops and her entourage -- a full one thousand samurai protectors, plus retainers and artists of every description. Trains of treasure were rolled behind both the bride and groom, With Trophies of Muurdaan conquests and war banners held high and swaying in glory to the Eternal Empire. <br>
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It was here in the center of the city that Hisoo "landed" before the Underlord Alder and they said their vows. The ceremonial shedding of the princesses wings signifying her elevation to Queen. Haecho smiled knowingly at Alder throughout the ceremony -- her black/blue eyes offsetting the flush of her skin. <br>
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Towering cakes were brought forth and shared. The most elden vintages spilled with freedom. Small but everburning lights handed out from the mage college were in the hand of every child and youth as they were waved and tossed about. At the apex of the spectacle, some dropped to their knees and shouted to the heavens, others folded their arms in quiet prayer, and others still laughed as they had never laughed before. <br>
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"A NEW DYNASTY BEGINS TODAY, ALL WHO CALL THEMSELVES BASTIEN WILL KNOW IT! HAIL HOUSE ALDER OF BASTION, NEWEST SHINING JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF THE ETERNAL EMPIRE! LET ALL LOOK TO SEE AND BE FOUND WANTING! THEIR LONG LIVES OR ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ASHEN IN THE FACE OF THIS UNION AND IT'S ETERNAL LIGHT! FOR SUCH IS THE ENDLESS GLORY OF MAN, MY PEOPLE -- MAY ALDER RISE EVER HIGHER IN POWER AS THE EMPIRE RISES, AND LET ALL KNOW THIS IS THE EMPIRE OF MAN."<br>
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Alder's Generals and Marshalls conducted dizzing military maneuvers with cavalry and infantry, and the full power of the city was blended with all of it's beauty and luxuries, Food and drink, thought short, could never be guessed that day. The party raged and thundered throughout the night, and still burned for days in the spire district and unchecked throughout the city... until at last all was at an end.<br>
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As beautiful a couple as ever could  be seen -- Astral Starlight trailed them wherever they went as they shared in every corner of the celebration, from great bar, to great ball, To feast and sport and game. A full week of festivities filled every nook in the city. No expense was spared.<br>
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It was said the day of the wedding, every trace of infernal influence in the city of Bastion was silenced. From the smallest pet imp to even the demonic servants of the blood college -- every trace of devil and demon faded from the town almost at once. Holiness and light bathed the city, the Eternal Cathedral a beacon above the city eclipsed only by the Floating Castle and the Great Manse itself.<br>
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It was seen as a divine approval on the union of Haecho and Alder that there was such obvious purity left in the wake of the ceremonies. The Lord Magister, Herebefore Feared, walked among his people and his new Bride charmed them. Morale, Spirit and Happiness in the city elevated well beyond the celebration. Even the mustard tasted better. <br>
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None could deny that Bastion was the Empire's now. Touryan, Xyphon, Keshurgen and Hegemon delegations hung their effigies and symbols, all beneath the Great Sigils of house Alder. Bastion's past was put behind it, the present was sweet, and with the aid of the gods, and a little help from some heroes, it might just escape it's future...<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><i><u>An encoded letter from Daughter Isis Al-aziri to Underlord Xyphon</u></i><br>
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To our dearest and most honourable Underlord Xyphon,<br>
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I write to inform you of our most recent findings here in Bastion using the code we established during my last visit to you and your house.<br>
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While I was in the Capital with your house during the negotiations with Hegemon there was an attempt on my life that claimed the life of one of my inner circle. One Hamia Rahal. If at all possible I would ask of you a sentimental favour, that being that her father - who's lineage shall perish with him - be offered a small token to honour the sacrifice of his daughter to preserve my life so that I may continue to champion the interests of house Xyphon.<br>
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My spies have informed me of a number of recent events also that cause a troubling in my heart. General Pasha Bakur Touryan has attempted to declare himself a living god and in his efforts has radicalised a section of the Bastien populace into worshipping him directly. I believe he is now holding this position to attempt to usurp his uncle Underlord Touryan but there is the possibility, as with the dragon, that he acts on his Underlord's request. Regardless his followers stem from a cult founded on anti-Imperial sentiments and are likely to still carry such sentimental values about fighting against the empire and its interests.<br>
General Touryan's decisions are directly challenging my authority as the high priestess of Bastion and while I have planted Xyphon seeds in all walks of life here in the city, it is without a doubt that his attempts to become a Nomarch of Bastion will undermine some of the positions we previously held uncontested.<br>
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There has been no success in discovering the location of the dragon egg I fear and while I do believe if it were in Bastion I'd have found it, I cannot realistically rule out the chances that it is hidden deep within the bowels of his flying castle - which is know fueled by some strange power which I have not seen prior to this castle. The castle appears to feel and think for itself. My agents have gone so far as to declare it alive but if I would join them in that assessment is still undecided. It is certainly an issue however.<br>
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Underlord Leo Alder's union with our bride Hisoo Haecho has gone better than expected with not a single dispute occurring between the seemingly adoring couple. Whether this is simply a public performance to appear as though they are happy or not is something I yet lack insight on however and if the situation changes I shall inform you immediately. What strikes me as odd however is how in our profiles she was named Haecho Birakumo and not Hisoo Haecho. A mistake formed in translation I suspect?<br>
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Not all is lost and bland I am glad to report however. Miss Faraleth's efforts in the merchant guild have been a raving success and it is now with great satisfaction that I can report she has begun to earn the intrigue of previously undecided and unaligned merchants in the guild. She is a keen and aware woman who I hope to one day see guide the guild into a brighter, more Xyphon aligned future.<br>
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Bastion has officially been declared as devil and demon free, a feat I had not expected to come while I reigned as high priestess.<br>
It is without a doubt thanks to the increased presence of Xyphon in this city that the gods have blessed us so, and for that I offer you nothing but my thanks.<br>
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Your loyal servant,<br>
Daughter Isis Al-aziri.<br>
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<i><u>A letter from Daughter Isis Al-aziri to Underlord Touryan</u></i><br>
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To the respectable and feared Underlord Touryan,<br>
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Forgive my intrusion and pardon whatever time I steal from you with this letter.<br>
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I shall make this letter brief as your time is precious and Touryan is a house of action and not wordplay. House Touryan is potentially at risk of internal strife.<br>
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General Pasha Bakur Touryan, your nephew and ambassador for your house in Bastion, has declared himself a living god in a bid to reach Nomarch status. In his following are radical Bastien natives who previously planned to overthrow the Imperial authorities at play in this fair city and planned to bring harm to your holdings and your vassal Leo Alder.<br>
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General Pasha Bakur Touryan has also expressed a recent disinterest in interacting with others in the city and has spent an abnormal amount of resources fortifying and enhancing his personal holdings in the city. Perhaps stricken with paranoia or more malicious intents, I believe his recent behaviours are sufficient evidence to conclude that he is at risk of jeopardising Touryan's position in the city and losing substantial holdings.<br>
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Furthermore he has never, to the extent of my knowledge, openly praised or supported the decisions of Underlord Touryan. From my time consoling people who have troubles left unspoken or unresolved, this leads me to believe he may have deep seeded reservations and potentially disdain for Underlord Touryan which is cause for alarm without the rest of these aligning factors.<br>
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For the social cohesion of Bastion as well as the political image of house Touryan, I hereby make a formal request that house Touryan investigate his actions and evaluate if he is fit to maintain his current position in Bastion. While I wish no ill on the soul of such a kind man, I fear he is a danger if not to your image then to himself.<br>
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May the pantheon and the god of vengeance bless you now and in all of your endeavours.<br>
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Daughter Isis Al-aziri.<br>
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<i><u>A letter from Daughter Isis Al-aziri to Kashim Rahal</u></i><br>
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To Kashim Rahal,<br>
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By the time this letter reaches you it will likely be days old, but of the evening of the horrible events that have transpired I force myself to sit in silence and write to you.<br>
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Old friend, I have failed to uphold the promises I swore to you. Upon my return from the Capital to the city of Bastion I was informed of the events leading up to the death of your daughter, Hamia Rahal. It is with great pain and a heavy heart that I write to you and I pray you nothing but blessings to ease your pain at the loss of your daughter and my close friend.<br>
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Hamia was chosen to uphold my duties while I was in the Capital as your daughter was one of my most trusted inner circle and a woman I knew I could rely upon. I trusted her as the desert trusts the sun to rise. In my absence she performed her duties to the best of her abilities and was doing exceptionally. I cannot stress how capable a daughter you raised.<br>
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In an attempt on my persons a charged letter was sent with a counterfeit seal from me. In an act of unrivaled treachery your daughter was caught by mistake and killed in my stead. My office was completely destroyed and your Hamia's beautiful face was almost unrecognizable. When I saw her I wept until I couldn't and since then this world has seemed duller. The colours of my garden seem grey and the rays of the sunset tonight are insulting bland since her passing. As though the colours of this world know they could not compare to that which has left it.<br>
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Her killer has been brought to justice and denied the last rites that your daughter had spent her life to earn. Hamia's remains have been carefully laid to rest in a secure container and are awaiting transport to the Capital where they may join her plot beside her mother. I understand it was a plot you intended for you but it was no secret that Hamia's time on this world was destined to be shorter than yours. Like a perfect moment, she was to fill our hearts with joy but to leave us all far too soon.<br>
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If you will it, I shall return to the Capital for the burial of your daughter and my dear friend.<br>
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The sun hasn't come out yet. Won't for another pair of hours. <s>Lich' dream again. It was staring at me. There was nothing and it was staring at me. I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I felt like I was dying. Again.</s> I can't sleep.<br>
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I wonder what I should cook later. I have to make Tam something, even if she has already planned on making all of the pastries. She'll be so busy, on her birthday... she loves being busy. I love seeing her enjoy herself like that. Even if she ends up so tired...<br>
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I met the Hidden Faces' vendor yesterday. He seemed to have fun setting up his act. I remember how fun it was sometimes in the shop. I miss it. I know she does as well. Coming back for some days is good. She's so tall now. She'll be taller than me. She loved the mask. I wonder if Pasha will like his. We need to go the planes as soon as possible, find a name, because Vercingetorix is too extravagant a name, even for a dragon, send Leo news about it, then come back...<br>
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I don't know why I wanted to stay. We were underwater, darkness all around... Who in their right mind would want to stay? He looked so worried... I can't believe I caused that. Why does he bother? Why should he?<br>
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The festival is soon as well. She's been preparing her costume for weeks now. It's some sort... of bird crossbreed with an antelope. She's spent all of her money on feathers for the wings, and fake precious gems. She won't let me help. I could never bring myself to do things like that, still. I'm not creative enough.<br>
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She would have loved Taylan. Put up such a show. Stupid, idiot man. I should have helped... I shouldn't have listened to him and helped.<br>
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I've learned blood and astral magic, to help, and I didn't. A year ago, I would have rather died than study magic. New fire spells, and earth spells, and to be an archmage to protect the city in case another archmage goes rogue and wants to kill us all. Or the forest. Or a water monster. Or Brummelmarc. Everything seems to want to kill us lately. I wonder if it's a signal of some kind. I need to learn nature and bone, and refining which ones I have which I <i>honest to the gods</i> of course did <i>not</i> realised had been becoming more terrifying each time. More deadly each time. What am I even doing anymore? I've been such a great student, I forgot to make dinner for her. What a damn great sister I am. Dad would be proud out of his mind.<br>
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We'll go to war.<i> We'll go to war</i>. We'll go to war and no one seems to care. Should I care? How to tell mom she has to avoid cities we'll conquer? Conquer. Gods, how are we different from them...? Do we even try to? I know Leo did. I know he doesn't want this. I hope he doesn't.<br>
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The wedding, I haven't wrote about it yet. I don't like writting this way. It was so fun. We danced and there were so many people and... Pond wasn't there, because of course Pond wasn't there, and now she's trapped in the fucking Manse because I'm a fucking idiot who couldn't get her out sooner.<br>
At least... I hope she's still there.<br>
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Oh gods, I keep messing everything up, don't I?<br>
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Sometimes I want this all to stop.</div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper">To Daughter Isis Al-Aziri from the Throne and hand of glorious Underlord Xyphon,<br>
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Your missive is both well received and concerning to me. Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Dear Hamia -- she was more than a dear friend of yours and boon to the Eternal Empire, she was a true agent of house Xyphon. I have already dispatched functionaries to the side of Kashim Rahal, and his daughter will be honored in celebration of her life and service to the house and Empire. It is my sincere wish that the Rahal line does not die with him, but the methods my agents might propose are no subject for this letter. Still, he may choose to die with his name, it will be left to him.<br>
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You concern me with your recent reports of agents of house Touryan. They are strategists by name and nature so do not doubt for a second that this move is a ploy on your, and our, holdings in stake, state, and the belief and very souls of the Bastien. You are hereby granted a writ of Rejection by the high Cathedral -- Underlord Touryan is to cease prostelizations  within the city's borders and by Imperial Veto is to close his church in the city -- he may re-open such abhorrent circuses in his own cities or conquests should he gain them, but as long as the situation of Bastion remains as it is, he will have to either relocate his followers out of the city, or be content to continue with gathering followers amoungst the lesser races like he has so far in the swamps outside the city. If Pasha has not relocated his "church" out of the city in two months time, You are called upon to destroy it with the very knightly order you share interest in the city governing the issue, burn all holdings and exile all that do not resist and put any who do to the torch. Pasha can concern himself with offending us, and the gods, on his own lands. In bastion it cannot stand.<br>
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Your attempts to control the situation regarding the dragon egg are to be commended, but security in Pasha's enclave of paranoia, his living castle-titan, should make it impossible for even the greatest of your agents to sway events as they stand now without risking open contest between the houses, a peace I enjoy immensely in the capital and wish not to compromise, lest it need be as previously discussed. Find some other ways to occupy your agents for the time being. Your investments in the Bastion black markets have reaped profits indirectly to Xyphon agents in the region and we are hoping you can use those interests as a carrot, or stick, in the coming dealings with the Bandar scum in the Westland Jungles. The "Ape Lords" must be humbled once Bastion's position is secure and safe. I trust you will make sure such barbaric animals will be brought to heel despite Lord Alder's affections for the foreign and the Alien. I know you shall not disappoint.<br>
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There is no mistake in the strange naming conventions of the far easterns -- Hisoo Birakumo of Yumi ceased to be a member of her line of succession with her betrothal to Leo Alder -- as such, as most political brides are renamed, she was given the name "Haecho" -- some overly sentimental name/title to convey her as an instrument of currency, to put it bluntly. As far as the deeper sentiments and aspects of their culture behind the ritual renaming I have little care or time for such pursuits. I only remind you that no mistake has been made, and we will be using the Birakumo Lands as a stationing point for taking further holdings in the far east during this time of expansion.<br>
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Your grace in holding back the justified wrath of the house is commendable, darling Isis. You continue to be a great tribute to the house, the capital, the empire, and the gods.<br>
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A reply from vice-admiral Jormungand of House Touryan:<br>
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Your concerns are noted and if you will believe it, conveyed to the Underlord.<br>
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Pasha Bakur Touryan's loyalties are well scrutinized and his actions are sufficiently known to Underlord Touryan.<br>
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You will doubtless use what avenues of power you have to quash Pasha's dalliances with divine energy within Bastion, but the Underlord does not see any reason at this time to deny his nephew his enjoyments as he is allowed outside the city.<br>
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It pleases us to know that even our former rivals, House Xyphon, Appreciate the level of security that Pasha has been able to attain within the city limits with his fortress.<br>
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Trust that our trust remains with Pasha, and you needn't worry at all about to the extent he is being watched.<br>
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Underlord Touryan will not interfere with the declarations of religious authority as they relate to the inner domain of bastion. As such, We would appreciate, should you exercise Imperial veto and rite of Rejection on Pasha's sect, you restrict such condemnations to the city limits itself, and allow him to take his faith abroad, and into his eventual own holdings. We monitor the situation ourselves, and while we appreciate religion is the ultimate tool and domain in this case of House Xyphon, you do not hold a monopoly on the minds or souls of this world, at least not yet -- may the Eternal Empire's power grow to where this is an actual concern you might place in your ultimate jurisdiction, but for now we are content with you putting your foot down and all allowing things to take their natural course from there.<br>
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Your concerns are welcomed by the agents of house Touryan, and we wish to keep this channel open to you. The Underlord Trusts his nephew, but if the exalted house Xyphon wishes to expend resources verifying his loyalties -- we can only thank you for the resources you choose to expend.<br>
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It is also with our thanks that you have chosen only to take one legion of Xyphon's into Bastion for it's defense -- More bodies on the front lines in the Far east campaigns will be mutually gainful for both our houses.<br>
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Alcander hated mornings. He always had. Especially rainy ones. Last night had been hard on him, he was being taught dueling finally, after the last ten years of training for nobility, schooling, and grueling dinner practice, he was learning to duel. His arms and legs hurt from the strikes of the fencing sword, this was nothing like the belligerent fighting he was used to in his schooling. <br>
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His schooling brought him further away from home as time ticked on. Eventually he would have to leave the capital, something he always dreaded. Now that his shoes were on though, he stood. Eliza stood in front of him, freckles ablaze in the cool room. Alcander felt the side of her head, her pointed ear showed, but he just rubbed a bit under them, the awkward moment fading as he chuckled in embarressment. "I'm sorry, El." He grinned, the girl giggled and replied with, "It's fine, Alcander. The schedule is filled today though, dueling classes in twenty." <br>
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We have breached the holdings of the Lich we have referred to as the Forever King. I must admit there is no other being in this world I currently despise than him. Others have crossed me or transgressed, but that is the nature of the living and life goes on. The Lich has blinded one of my venues of insight in an attempt to drive me into paranoia against parties I have admittedly had issues of trust with. I will have to rectify his damage to my workings later.<br>
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I write this as we likely are to do something unseemly in the pursuit breaching deeper and digging out this monster. Already we have uncovered more depths to his depravity, for he had a Heliophagus bound to his service. It was only with our efforts, the workings of the College and the blessings of the Lady of the Grave that we prevailed without more casualties. This only came after we successfully flooding most of the wretched Outer Sanctum which the creature had coated in dust of corrupted crystal. The deluge of Holy Water did its work and we prevented it becoming a tool for the Lich to use against us further on.<br>
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More tricks and challenges have come. Pasha Bakur Touryan took up cause as Champion in a duel with a Deathknight. We granted him our collective might of enhancing magics, allowing him to win out against the immortal champion and truly end him. The spirits seemed almost regretful... I must consult with them soon about the Lich and see if I might move them on. It would seem the Lady continues to favor me so long as I hold to my ways even if a necromancer. I can only thank her quietly in my prayers and attendance. What was perhaps calculated to appease my people is also something real to me. I've seen her take those who've served well that I knew quickly. My original guard, two waiting dead I originally bound in service until 'the Lady comes' which it would seem she finally did.<br>
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Now the Lich is preparing its Dracolich, reinforcing it even as I must prepare to use my arts to dismantle it and give my allies openings to destroy it. To reach it we must likely end a group of ghouls too naïve for their own good and obviously made so on purpose by the Lich. Yet they have revealed they are who make the Great Spell work. The doom of our city. Already am I preparing the 1st Alder Legion for fighting in a Bone lab, I fear I must ready others as we do not know the depths of them. I must consider though... is this the Great Spell of prior? The one that has made Bastion prosper? I must ask before I make a final commitment.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">First Iteration of the Vorus Thresh Military Doctrine with Commentary by Pasha Bakur Touryan<br>
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Step One: Preemptive Strike<br>
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Given the overwhelming size of the Horde, a style of asymmetrical warfare must be conducted. Special emphasis given towards disrupting and destroying these targets in descending order of importance:<br>
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1. Command and Control (C&amp;C)<br>
2. Logistics and Operational Capabilities<br>
3. Magical Ability<br>
4. Personnel and Manpower<br>
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1. Regarding the C&amp;C of the Vorus Thresh, the Orcish coalition is simply an anomaly. It is rare to see the warring tribes and clans of the orcs unified under a single banner. However, in this union lies the Vorus Thresh's greatest weakness and strengths. Assuming that the combined leadership of the Orcs is egalitarian, partisan conflict and internal dissent is likely if not inevitable. In fact, we have already seen potential conflict and wavering confidence within the Tusker Clan, the Clan that specializes in scouting and special operations within hostile and enemy lands. Causing the Tusker Clan to defect or to leave the Horde would help render the Vorus Thresh blind, and more prone to ambushes, furthering our asymmetrical warfare abilities. Effectively, harming the OPFOR's operational security (OPSEC) and situational awareness. Another point of weakness can be seen in the Bugbears... treated like lesser beings by the Orcs, it is not hard to imagine that they bear resentment against the OPFOR. This presents another opportunity to cause desertion that would harm the Vorus Thresh's operational abilities as the Bugbears present a lot of the manual labor and logistical manpower for the hordes.<br>
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Another strategy that can be pursued in destroying the Oposing Force (OPFOR) C&amp;C is in the destruction of its key leaders. The hordes are unified merely due to the strongman figures that their chieftains present. The systematic destruction of the OPFOR leadership would likely render the Vorus Thresh unable to remain a cohesive unit. Factionalism and internal strife would quickly run rampant if the entire leadership were destroyed in one fell swoop. However, the inability to completely annihilate the leadership and only partially succeeding in the destruction of the C&amp;C would allow the surviving leaders and chieftains to consolidate their power even further and centralizing their power... presenting an even more efficient and fearsome foe. This strategy is extremely high risk and high reward. Complete success would lead to the complete dissolution of the Vorus Thresh, but anything less would merely make the hordes stronger and more cohesive.<br>
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Alternatively, the Vorus Thresh was ultimately called by the Lich... an unholy alliance of sorts. The destruction of the Lich would likely deter the horde from continuing their war as it is clear that their siege abilities are lacking. They have primitive logistics lines that are clearly unable to support such a large horde for extended periods of time, and much of Bastion's food supplies were recently destroyed... a bit of a blessing in disguise as it prevents the Orcs from attempting to forage. Such a large offensive is costly in terms of materiel and supplies, and the Orcs are likely unable to sustain themselves as they are unable to organize logistics trains like the Empire or the Kingdom of Attolia. The death of their allied commander would likely make the orcs realize that this war would be futile... or at least that a siege is hopeless.<br>
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2. Expanding further upon Logistics and Operational Capabilities, the largest cause of death in military campaigns is not from combat. Rather it is from illness and starvation, two problems that logistics are meant to prevent. The Orcish army runs on food. No different than the Empire and its legions. Although, the orcs have the advantage of being able to consume a... wider range of items as food, they will not be able to survive while consuming dirt and grass. Targeting the OPFOR's supply lines and foraging parties will allow us to slowly starve the enemy. Special strike groups can be sent to attack their logistics lines. In addition, we could attempt to summon swarms and bugs to eat the orcish food supplies.<br>
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Alternatively, we could try to increase the demand of supplies of the Vorus Thresh. Continuous, random raids would force the Orcs to stay vigilant and cautious. This would prevent an Orc from being able to sleep peacefully and begin to fatigue them. In addition, increased physical strain would mean that the orcs would have to consume more supplies to maintain their strength and put even further strain on their logistics lines. In addition to this, targeting beasts of burden would compromise mobility and maneuverability.<br>
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In addition, the lack of supplies will also assist in cultivating strife and conflict within the Vorus Thresh and may even lead to desertion.<br>
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3. The Orcish shamans are... crude to say the least, but their focus on sheer willpower and strength rather than graceful spell casting leads to powerful spells and at times... unexpected consequences. While their abilities is largely variable, they are a considerable and unknown variable that can shift the tides of this war. Through sheer dumb luck, they could potentially cast a spell that causes a devastating earthquake that destroys Bastion's walls.<br>
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4. Finally, a more traditional method to conduct asymmetrical warfare is to target the orcish manpower. Many potential strategies can be utilized to accomplish this. One is area of denial where mines and various other anti-personnel weaponry are used to drain the Vorus Thresh's manpower and numbers. Orcs may not fear battle, but perhaps they will fear the unknown. The terror of having to walk through a field where one step can end a life in an instant is... not pleasant for anyone. Another choice is the use of biological warfare. It would be possible to create an illness unique to orcs and use it to wipe out an entire tribe within a week. However, this strategy is rather unpredictable as the Vorus Thresh may be able to effectively purge their ill through sheer brutality. Another option is chemical warfare... clouds and sprays of toxins, poisons and or acids can cripple the Vorus Thresh and help equalize the numbers.<br>
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Step Two: Holding the Frontline<br>
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Under the assumption that effective preemptive strikes are taken, holding the fort at the pass becomes more feasible, and indeed our best attempt at stopping the Vorus Thresh before they are able to do substantial damage to Bastion and the Empire. Assuming that the Vorus Thresh is not dispersed through the destruction of the leadership, we must rely on more traditional defensive measures and hold out in the mountains where we will have advantage of terrain. The order of battle should be roughly established as follows:<br>
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If the pass is not flooded:<br>
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1. No Man's Land<br>
2. Forward Elements and Skirmishers<br>
3. First Line of Battle<br>
4. Fort Garrison/Counter Sappers<br>
5. Reserve Forces<br>
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1. The No Man's Land is where a bulk of our traps can be placed. Punji sticks, land mines, ditches, moats, and perhaps even sea mines. Furthermore, the terrain can be altered to our desire. With the melting ice caps and glaciers, the ground will likely be muddy and difficult to walk on. Further attempts to make the ground difficult to traverse will be helpful such as oil slicks and barbed wire. Withering artillery and ranged attacks will be helpful in thinning the Vorus Thresh's numbers.<br>
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2. As we are outnumbered, lives are precious. This is why most of our expendable golems and skirmishers should be placed in the front. The goblin skirmishers to assist providing missile fire at the approaching Vorus Thresh then falling back, and the golems to receive the initial charge. Golems do not tire, but Orcs do. Keeping our infantry back will allow them to remain fresh and ready. In addition, with golems receiving the charge, we can continue to utilize artillery and missile attacks without too much fear of friendly fire.<br>
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Danger close fire support will be extremely viable and effective. Consequently, most of our ranged units should be on the cliffs to provide the needed fire support from above and in relative safety where they can also have access to more munitions and arrows that we will stockpile in the ruins. Needless to say, the orcs will likely have some sort of counter measure for this and thus some reserve infantry should be above as well as a precaution. In addition, we should consider collapsing a part of the cliffs on top of the Vorus Thresh. Not on the vanguard, but in the middle of their entire formation as it would cut their army into two and allow us to focus on one half of the army while the other half struggles with overcoming the collapsed cliff blocking their way.<br>
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Another potential tactic that should be considered is the use of smoke. Golems and goblins do not have to worry much about smoke inhalation, one does not need to breath and the other is much shorter than the average orc. If smoke, toxic clouds, and/or sleep gas can be maintained at orc head level via magic, then substantial amounts of damage can be done as the cunning and agile goblins can swoop in and attack the legs of the advancing orcs.<br>
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3. The First Line of Battle is where the bulk of our infantry will be as we should not allow the Orcs to reach the dam where they will be able to destroy the fort with explosives or other means. With the forward elements receiving the Vorus Thresh's initial charge, our men will be fresh and potentially be able to counter charge into the stalled orcs. However, it is at this point that most of the fire support and artillery should shift to the middle and rear of the Vorus Thresh formation.<br>
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4. The Fort Garrison would largely be support units, maintaining the fort, mending any gaps that appear and providing direct fire support over the heads of the First Line of Battle. In addition, this is where our own engineers and counter sappers should be, digging deep under the dam and towards the enemy, hunting for the enemy's sappers and tunnels that could be used to attack our battle line and or the fort. We must sabotage the enemy's attempts to sabotage our defenses.<br>
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5. The Reserve Force will be in the back and serve as a mobile force to deploy and help anywhere aid is needed... or to serve as a final line if things become desperate and rally any remaining friendly forces to at the very least buy time for others to withdraw. A rout would be a nightmare and lead to the complete destruction of our forces in these cramped valleys and mountains.<br>
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If the valley becomes flooded:<br>
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1. Crossfire<br>
2. 2nd Line of Defense<br>
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If the Orcs manage to deploy their ships, then all our fire should focus on sinking them before they reach the dam. A U-shaped formation of cannons and other fire support should provide the maximum amount of gunfire at the same time and force the Vorus Thresh to run the gauntlet. Subsequently, with the flooded valley, we can concentrate our infantry in the back, far behind the dam so that if the dam is destroyed, then we have a wall of infantry, ready to engage the enemy and allow our fire support on the cliffs to continue to blast and shoot at the Vorus Thresh.<br>
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Step 3: Contingency<br>
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Although we hope to never have to come to this, it is always prudent to plan for a worse case scenario. Assuming defeat at the Seven Passes, we MUST assume a scorched earth tactic and deny the Orcs any potential supplies and forage. A siege is a miserable time where supplies and food are limited for both sides. While, Bastion will likely be able to keep its harbor open and keep trade lines open, the Orcs do not have such privilege. A pitched battle on the open field will be playing to the Vorus Thresh's advantage as they are near unstoppable on the plains especially with their numbers. Thus, ambushes, guerrilla attacks, and asymmetrical warfare must be used to stall the enemy and cause further attrition. We must prepare defenses and store food and supplies for a potentially long siege... and perhaps allow us enough time to kill the Lich. With the death of the Lich, time will be on our side if a siege were to occur.</div>
				
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For Magister Alder,<br>
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Between yourself and the Muurdaan dog known as Touryan, I am torn between who deserves my scorn more.<br>
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He along with his pet Lydia sent to my city priests who preached of him as a god. I saw to it they and their tainted goods returned to Bastion or rested on the bottom of our bay. I had hoped you would take this as a hint and a sign that your corrupted ways and evils are not welcome here. Yet you persist.<br>
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My people left Bastion because we cared about the people there still even though they had clearly forgotten about us. Forced between oppression, violence, or exodus we chose the latter to spare you and ourselves. Yet you have seemingly forgotten this. What we left behind is not enough for you and your Muurdain appetite seeks more land to hold.<br>
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Bastion was Bastion, now it is Muurdaan and there is only you to thank for this. You have betrayed the morals that you seemingly upheld while I fought as a brother by your side. You were a man of law, regardless of what law that was. Now you are a man of greed and treachery.<br>
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I was once proud to declare you my countryman. I was willing to die at your side. I believed you wished to preserve the morality of Bastion but every word I hear of it depicts it as nothing more than a lapdog who has abandoned everything that made it a city I was once proud to call home.<br>
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Your assassins confessed after being thwarted. They claimed to be from Hegemon, no doubt some corrupt and villainous name that holds meaning in Muurdaan, and claimed to serve a king. I expected you to hold the seat of a figure of authority but to declare yourself a king is proof of how far you have fallen from what you once were.<br>
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The Alder I knew was a man of law, reason, and patriotism. Now you are a man of greed, evil, and corruption. What happened to you?<br>
Did the torment they inflicted on you corrupt your heart and soul? Did they force your hand to perform these deeds and to pursue the good people who left you to do as you wished with Bastion or are you doing this because you wish to spread the suffering they had thrust upon you?<br>
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I don't want you to write back. I don't want you to come to Brummelmarc. I want you and the rest of Muurdaan to stay away and remain where you are.<br>
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I pray you have a miracle presented before you. That your god, the lady of death, present herself to you and inform you that the suffering your people shall bring to this world is unprecedented and that you have strayed from your path of a good man.<br>
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Apologies that this message did not reach you sooner -- recent events have spun the Muurdain council into chaos.<br>
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Your Uncle would address this issue directly were he not in deep discussions and maneuvers with the other Capital houses. Despite not being excited about the apparent outcome of your recent experiments, The Underlord remains diplomatic and has pressed hard for your actions not to have immediate and final consequences.<br>
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Put simply, The Underlord however does not share your vision. Establishing a dragon an Underlordship is not the right decision to bring power to the Eternal Empire of man. In fact, it threatens to put us at the foot of an alien ruler for all time. The risks are too high -- even though your reasons are noble. House Hegemon must be stopped in it's meteoric rise, just as peace must be maintained between Touryan and Xyphon. You seek to change the game... but you cannot like this. Soon the being will be beyond anyone's control, outside the scope of anyone to guide. This thing is not some super weapon or magic missile to solve the problems of the empire. It is a pretender god, and a potential supplant of the natural order. <br>
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It falls upon you to make this right, or at least to buy sufficient time that those in the Capital can adapt to the situation and gain leverage over it.<br>
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Discussions have taken place with House Xyphon and it is agreed the best place for your Wyrmling for the present time is in the Daziarn eternity-jail controlled by the high priests and high priestesses of the Empire, after which the Daziarn will be eternally closed, geased, and wished shut. <br>
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Should a time come when this matter could once again be revisited in a different lens, one that surely supports the Empire, we will revisit what you have done.<br>
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For now, Isolate the element in the manner described, and if you wish to bring power to House Touryan and the Empire -- adhere within the boundaries of your established goals.<br>
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Grow the Empire.<br>
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Bring Creatures like the Bandar Log, NOT would be terrible godlings, into the fold and service of the empire.<br>
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Take a City to rule in your own right. You are certainly wearing out welcome in the Embassies of House Alder, even such as we've created it.<br>
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Be grateful your Uncle has not chosen to respond himself. <br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><i><u>An encoded letter from Daughter Isis Al-aziri to Underlord Xyphon</u></i><br>
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To our dearest and most honourable Underlord Xyphon,<br>
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I write to inform you of our most recent findings here in Bastion as well as events that have transpired within my sphere of influence.<br>
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I understand the recent events of Bastion have caused us a great deal of suffering. This union with Touryan has been expensive and, though not in my station to comment on your decisions, I believe it has proven too expensive for what it's worth. However I digress. <br>
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I pray you found my offering most acceptable. The gift is half of a Bastien deposit of the material known as ArthHydroCalcite, though I suspect you already knew at a glance. While it would likely help us immeasurably here I suspect it is better in the hands of yourself and those agents who are well versed in geomancy. While I cannot say where it should be invested some ideas that come to mind are expansions on the castle or perhaps to further develop mining operations that already yield to the causes of Xyphon.<br>
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Recently there have been successes plenty and we, your agents, shall continue to champion what we believe are your interests. The Bandar Logs are one example of many. With expenses from my own pocket and a few sugar coated words I convinced them that house Xyphon had their best interests at heart. Touryan was also present at the Bandar Logs, specifically General Pasha Bakur Touryan. He blundered about with his words and, despite all better judgement, I interrupted his efforts before the natives could tear him to pieces.<br>
In hindsight, perhaps it was a foolish move. I doubt any good will come of my actions.<br>
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Underlord Alder has eased restrictions against the faith also which has come as a welcome change. Perhaps he trusts me or understands that by restricting my presence he emboldens the presence of others who seek to play in the game of politics. Regardless of whatever his motives, it is a welcome decision and one I will use but refrain from abusing unless you otherwise will me to. I suspect my recent actions have already caused him to hold reservations about his decisions but he and I shall continue to operate as orderly as possible. Even if he remains unaware of this fact.<br>
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The Lich under Bastion has also been slain and with it two new pools of mana were released into the custody of the temples. These pools, rich in magic, shall be used to empower the holy circles within Bastion and allow us to strive forward into a more powerful clergy. With the establishment of the 'garden of acceptance' many monks will be trained here and likely have their interests conveniently align with those of your house.<br>
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I would also request that you send to me some of your most proficient and loyal astral mages, along with members of the purer magics in the holy circles. I have come across something that must remain absolutely private. We will speak of it in person if you summon but for now it shall only be referred to in passing.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><u>Over the city of Bastion, a dry wind blows with nature's cruelty... headed ominously for one of the city's greatest structures...</u><br>
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A dry wind passed over the eternal cathedral -- an unseasonal wind that didn't stop, and howled and clawed at the face with dried leaves and other debris...<br>
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The wind peaked and peaked, rolling like a whorl through and over the eternal cathedral, sucking the vapor from the air, dessicating it leaving all who walked the halls and gardens to avert their gaze from the wind and feel the dry scratch of the drying wind on their very skin.<br>
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Every Planter saw it's fruits and vines and stems and roots retreat... The great tiered garden on the roof of the eternal cathedral turned brown in an hour, grey in three, and blew away as ash the rest of the day. The meditation gardens below the Eternal cathedral withered even faster and died, the monks sitting in a seeming wasteland where once had been the beauty of nature manifest.<br>
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Nothing in or around the Eternal cathedral grew, or could grow, no matter the magic applied in force and volume... the Eternal cathedral turned from a great garden into a rocky tomb over an evening -- all that was left was the howling wind, and spinning wisps of sand that were once fertile soils. Black leaves gathered in corners and seeds fell from all that grew as raisins, devoid of life.<br>
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What was once a paradise only hours before became a windy dustbowl -- with plantless earth rolling along the ground in the unceasing currents...<br>
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Even the fountains could not keep the arboretums and gardens from turning their color and being stripped of life.<br>
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Even Isis Al-aziri's prized tea collections crumbled and turned to ash. Ivies fell like walls of rope and twisted and shrunk away as if dancing with an unseen fire.<br>
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The Eternal Cathedral was Blighted, Cursed with Infertility.<br>
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The blighting wind that blew from the Deepwoods never ceased all that day, until finally coming to rest on a structure devoid of all plant life, the water even tasted unaerated and stale.<br>
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The public steered clear of the structure, sticking to the other cathedrals and the street of the gods, not wishing to be a part or subject of the apparent curse upon Bastions most religious building.<br>
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Some whispered Isis had lost the mandate of the gods, others chattered in fear of the deepwoods.<br>
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Death had come to the Eternal Cathedral, and in it's infinite beauty and pride, it had now been brought low...<br>
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From the comparative fertility and growth of the garden district, the eternal cathedral looked like a gravestone that cast a shadow over the city, where once it stood as a pillar of verdance to rival all of the gardens center-city...<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Dear Daughter Isis Al-aziri,<br>
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Your letter is well received, although lately there has been fear for your safety and the outcomes of some of your endeavors in Bastion. Please stay safe and continue your most holy and important works.<br>
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The strain with house Touryan is starting to show and outright conflict may be inevitable on more than your own front. I had high hopes for an increased peace with Touryan enabling us to even further closen our ties with Hegemon unfettered. But Touryan is considering this alone to be saber-rattling, like so much else. I hold out hope that things shall not become violent. It is important that we remain subtle, able, and prepared for anything.<br>
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The ArthHydroCalcite is absolutely priceless when it comes to geomancy, terraforming, and the construction of expansions and enhancements on our flying castles. You have outdone yourself here and hope we can look forward to more such laudable tributes. </span><br>
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Continue your relations with the Bandar Logs and turn their senseless aggression and token-taking into a tool for the empire's expansion. It is a thin razor to walk with creatures so foreign in place, name and countenance, but we know you have outdone yourself. Apply them liberally to our enemies as soon as possible, and possibly convince them to join the Naval campaign in the far east. It would be quite a trip for them, but the rewards for the Eternal Empire and the plunder for the bandar should be more than worth the logistics.<br>
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See to it that Brummelmarc and Lastwall join the empire in short order, by wit or point of sword<br>
<span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"><span style="color: rgb(40, 41, 46)">. We must expand to the waters and the borders of the bander log in the west and northwest to cover even more territory, secure our borders, and capture more trade.</span><br>
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Congratulations on the destruction of the Lich -- we expected no less of a party in your service, whether they know it or not. Use the mana to empower your cathedral and by extension of that, house Xyphon. Bastion has been saved and you are to be thanked. When your journeys end and you return to the Capital, all manner of pleasures and prizes will be put at your feet as deserved.<br>
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We will shortly be sending you expert Astral Mages with loyalty above reproach, and some Cardinals and Arch-priests to bolster your grasp of holy magics in the city. I can only guess at what your secret project entails, but we will support it known or unknown to the fullest extent. Your help will arrive directly via portal soon after this missive.</span><br>
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To you glory for your House and Empire,<br>
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I bid you greetings and good fortunes. Sadly I write to you in a manner I did not wish to for I would have preferred it to be on a more positive subject. Your agent in my city,  Isis Al-Aziri, proved her initial worth in various scenarios great and small. She had been a boon to my city and myself, more so in aiding in the wedding that has transpired.<br>
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Unfortunately,  She has perhaps gone too far in matters. I am a Client of the Touryan and I would not condone the assassination of any House agent in my lands lest they were actively working against me such as the Narviks. More so though, she has targeted Pasha Bakur Touryan with a Qlippoth and the Fallen Angel Tradactus. I felt the battle take place outside my city. More so I know the Qlippoth is hers and she knows the Fallen Angel, having banished it before. There are other matters of proof and Pasha Touryan has elected to finally press his case on the matter with what information he has gathered.<br>
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You could perhaps understand my great concern in these matter when I had hoped to bring Touryan and Xyphon closer with my wedding. Only for the chief agent of your will in my city to attempt to take the life of Underlord Touryan's own voice here. While I have little love for Pasha Touryan, his death would shatter important arrangements I was to set in motion for the Empire and its expansion in this region.<br>
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I thus write this missive to offer your great House the opportunity to save face on the matter. Or to leave me to deal with it as I must as Underlord of House Alder. I cannot have my Minister of Faith and High Priestess so go against my will. That was a show of trust, bestowing those upon her and thus showing favor upon one I know values her service to you more than me. As a teacher this is a betrayal for she has used arts I taught her to endanger my arrangements as well. I trusted her as a confidant. I have kept secrets for her. She returned this trust with betrayal.<br>
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He almost didn't want to sell it now... It was like a treasure. Information like this that was only his right now. He wished he knew how to focus like the book talked about, to be able to really reach out and touch that power. To have something that was his in this now rather miserable life. He missed his parents, cursing the pox and the nobles for the quarantine. They hadn't even bothered to send healers. They had just sealed the section off and let everyone die, shooting anyone who had tried to leave full of arrows or bolts. He'd barely survived it himself... only because his parents elected to die for him... They gave him all the good food... all the good water... and then traded away everything for any herbs or unguents that would help keep him alive as the pox ravaged him. They'd succeeded... and died for it. He still went to the potter's field they were buried in every week... if only to be near them. Watching other dead being buried in graves either single or mass.<br>
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Everyone he knew or cared about had died. All of them in this field or ashes from the mass burnings. The entire district was put to the torch after to 'cleanse the disease' as the nobles put it. New housing was being built, rent was higher and some fancy fop owned it all now. Typical court nonsense. He'd been amazed the city guard had shown up but apparently disease was enough to bring them out there. He wondered what...<br>
<br>
"What's this then?" Said a man in pale blue robes with silver rings on his fingers.<br>
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The boy stumbled back, his line of thinking interrupted. The man had just appeared out of nowhere, looking more surprised than angry as he looks a the boy and then his book. He frowns and leans over it, inspecting it as he pulls out a set of silver spectacles on a chain.<br>
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"Haven't damaged my book now, have you boy?" He looks over at the boy a little menacingly.<br>
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The boy shook his head fervently. Paling a little as he'd heard what the wizards of the college did from time to time to people caught stealing from them.<br>
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"No sir... I.... I was just bored.... was reading it," stuttered the boy, clearly feeling like this was his own end.<br>
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"Reading it? Pffft, since when do street rats read?" The wizard huffs as he closes the book with a gesture and picks it up under one arm. "Now what to do with you? To the constable with you or perhaps.... I do need a new test subject..."<br>
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"If you're going to do either... can I ask something?" The boy looked down forlornly, knowing he probably wouldn't survive a trip to the dungeons or being experimented on.<br>
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"If its within reason and not a waste of my time," said the wizard with another glower. "Book thieves aren't appreciated in wizard society."<br>
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"Does... all that Astral Theory stuff in there really work? The alignments and focusing?" The boy looked up at him now, figuring he could as least die with the answer. Maybe he'd work the equations in his head in the dungeon to not get bored...<br>
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"Well certainly, you see.... wait, you actually did read it?" The wizard looks surprised and then amused. "Hmph, knowledge is a valuable thing. You stole a bit but I"ll forgive you this time. So you like what you read? Would you want to study it more if you weren't a book thief?"<br>
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"Well.. yes.." The boy looks down and away again, knowing that tone.<br>
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"You intrigue me. I believe I shall try something else with you. If you disappoint me, then I shall experiment upon you." The wizard notes as he slips his spectacles aback into their pocket. "Does that sound like a better deal to you?"<br>
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"I... I suppose." The boy looks back, wondering if he was going to be some sort of servant.<br>
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"Excellent, you're going to prove a theory of mine I've been trying to make to the Grand Council for a while. I am Gino Vasser, Master of the Astral College. And you are now a student of the College of Bastion. Do you have a name?" Inquired the wizard as he pulled out chalk to draw a door on the wall, which opened into a study filled with books, globes and astrological instruments.<br>
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It is a pleasure of mine to report that a great opportunity presents itself to both our houses. House Navik is sending the second Heir of this house to help grow and expand the dual economies of Bastion and by extension of this, the cities in the west.<br>
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We know you do not think highly of house Narvik in light of recent events. We wished only to weaken the foundations of Bastion sufficiently so that one such as you could be put SECURELY in power. It seems you did not need ALL the help house Narvik has provided, but you have benefited all the same and that which you did not need, you ably prevented. This was by design.<br>
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Let us come to a truce. We forget the Narvik blood shed in Bastion, and We both share in the unrealized profits that exist in your city and the settlements beyond.<br>
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It has been said that Narvik agents are to be killed on sight in Bastion, which is why I send my Second Son Sam as a broker of our peace. It is known you are a magnanimous ruler, and a wise one. Narvik needn't explain how bad it would be for somebody so close to a Capital Throne to find one's head on the end of a pike. While you are by no means put upon to guarantee Sam's safety, I am sure you know the value of your hospitality when houses such as Hegemon and Xyphon have been exiled, as well as how dear my second son is to me.<br>
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House Alder needs friends. Friends like Keshurgen, and friends like Narvik. Welcome Sam to work his talents in your territories and let us stick our knives where they actually belong -- in the bellies of your enemies. We can keep Xyphon and even Hegemon's wrath from reaching your doorstep - for without us it is certainly coming. Let us handle your troubles in the Capital, while you let house Narvik share in the wealth we will inevitably create together. Bastion is a wealthy city, but it needs more than capital to thrive as a burgeoning arm of the empire... it needs PROFIT. That is what House Narvik, and Sam, have come to offer. It is what Sam and house Narvik have come to share.<br>
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I look forward to hearing very positive things about our partnership when Sam has the chance to write, and of the hospitality of the Empire's newest Client house.<br>
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Letter sent in a box lined with human skin and bound with chains -- from the throne room of Underlord Touryan.<br>
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This missive is received in a chest reserved for threats of annihilation and to respond to acts of betrayal.<br>
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"Loyal Underlord Alder,<br>
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I shall start with itemizing the reasons I still have to be proud of the decision of placing you in power, Just so you know nothing has been overlooked when we take into consideration the precarious position we both find ourselves in. It is important to document these as well as your trespasses, so that current and future generations can understand without confusion why some cities wind up a smoking heap for their sins against the empire and some continue their histories to hopefully a point where their transgressions are a footnote in their lauded history. I have personally taken out the time to write because I wish there to be no confusion between as or any onlooker why you yet live... and why I still have hopes for The client house of Alder into history forward:<br>
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Lord Alder is has not gone unnoticed that you have expanded the empire, and your city is indeed the primary pin and key to our expansions in the west on a timeframe and with city states we did not foresee absorbing without tremendous destruction and bloodshed. Brummelmarc, Lastwall, Worldwound, and Bandar Log -- for all their jewels and flaws are new shining stars in the ever expanding firmament of the empire. Despite your transgressions and defiant sympathies we feel in the long run the empire will settle into a world order the capital can approve of, so still celebrate these conquests and annexations, both violent and bloodless respective to them. We also see your securing of the canyons of 7 gates a massive engineering and defensive achievement, which will allow greater expansion into the mountains and hopefully new sources of revenue and resources for the capital. This too, cannot be ignored even in the face of your impudence.<br>
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Secondly, Your personal gift, which shall not be delineated or described here, is well received by my court and will be used to the benefit of myself and my longest serving agents. It is one thing to fail as tremendously as you have on one hand, it is another thing to take these failures and bring forth from it gifts and tribute that can truly be appreciated by house Touryan.<br>
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Thirdly, Your involvement with the Bandar Log Auxillary involvement and indeed the sending of reinforcement puppet legions to the hinterlands of the far east campaign has had considerable strategic significance, and saved us from losses and headaches that would likely have cost years in the already anticipated long campaign. These contributions and how they have turned tides may largely be the synchronicity of fortune and fool's luck... but we cannot argue with results or strategic assets still held and fighting when previously we had none to look to,or losses anticipated on account of not having them.<br>
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Fourthly, Your peace with the dangerous deepwoods, while largely believed in one hand to be the weakness of your sympathies, can not be argued with how successful your peace and encapsulation of them can be said to have come to pass. That which cannot or is not destroyed will be cordoned and controlled. You have delivered on this promise and exceeded expectations. That is the last I shall mention of that, for indeed it was the Capitals plans to burn the deepwoods to the ground and so it still exists as a potential resource and source of power.<br>
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Fifthly, You have wrung in the Narvik and brought them to playing a nicer game in their occupation and expansion in the west, You have bloodied the nose of house Xyphon for their own Treachery, and have undercut hegemon during a time when they are on a runaway avalanche of power that threatens to eclipse other houses. You have changed the trajectories in the capital in a way that is favorable to Touryan in ways that you will not understand, but it does not mean that your efforts, causes and effects do not ingratiate the idea of your continued existence.  <br>
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Lastly, your diplomatic confrontation with Matchka and the sinking of their aggression fleet is seen as a sign of what is to come from an Alder-lead bastion as relations continue to decline and full scale war becomes inevitable. You will be expected to deliver on your present successes in this area a score fold, and I am sure you recognize the importance of your meeting those expectations not only for the continuation of free trade along the coast but for the security of your own House in Bastion, and even Bastion's existence as a city, should our hands be forced. <br>
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All of this, which brings us to what you must do:<br>
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You are expected to Continue beneficial relations with bandar log and keep them occupied fighting in our wars near and abroad. This will weaken their state domestically at the same time giving the Imperial armies a force multiplier on the frontiers. You will likewise if possible leverage new holdings such as lastwall to become catspaws for Imperial interests as well, be it in those city-states best interests seemingly or not.<br>
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You are expected to spearhead the reclaimation of the Huitsi Archepelagos stopping the sea blockades of inter-city trade by the empire of Matchka, and if possible proceed with forces beyond to Matchka itself with the rest of the empire when the time comes. You WILL turn the tide of this war singlehandedly and it is the expectation that you can do this that is a major reason Touryan and other houses have not sought to make a different kind of example of you rather than what we have, The example that Capital Magnaminity in the face of apparent understanding can still exceed in rewards the slights of defiance, in at least this case.<br>
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Lastly -- you will conquer and/or Annex BOTH river-maw and Swansea, and you WILL declare edicts of purity in both of those cities. Making the empire in the west less appearing to be your private menagerie as it presently is and turning it back into what the empire shares as it's vision for the world and future time. We care not if you kill the otherness or move it to your own city and adjacent states for your own fancies of "diversity" and "freedom" -- but the Swansea shall be human dominated... and you will be the one to make it so, and declare the orders that keep it so forever.<br>
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Hail house Alder even in this it's time of sanction, if it were not believed all the above were not true or comiing to pass, something very different would have been found contained in this chest.<br>
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With an Iron fist held confidently in the hand of house Alder,<br>
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           Know that you matter. Know that you are wanted. Know that you are valued. You hold wealth this is yours alone. This wealth flows through you, granting you life and opportunity. Your wealth is your blood, the great treasure that flows through all living things. <br>
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It is others whose deny you and your value. Or they seek to take it from you. To spill your blood and claim mastery over it. The Crimson Lord sees you. The Crimson Lord values you. He knows your true worth. He flows through your veins as well. <br>
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He does not seek to take it from you. What the Crimson Lord seeks is to uplift you. To show you opportunity that might be seized upon by you. To empower you with hidden glory that the powerful seek to deny you.<br>
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 His hand is open to you, happy to pull you up to stand proud in your own value. All he asks in return is you stand by him. To join his Crimson Host so that we might uplift others together. So that we might spread the glory and empower more to the truth of their value. <br>
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I write to you this letter in addition to the recent reports that you have recently obtained. I wish to congratulate your Underlordship with the recent land and trade concessions obtained despite the treachery of those who we consider 'friends'. May the bloodgelt bring House Touryan to ever greater heights and show all that perfidious actions will only bring forth misery upon those who conduct themselves in a traitorous manner. In addition, the Orcish threat has been sufficiently dealt with and the Vorus Thresh now march under your banner after a bit of disciplinary action and the Vorus Thresh were bloodied. Unfortunately, I also bring word of the deaths of the mages you had sent in service of me during the battle and am in the need of additional mages. However, bringing an end to the Vorus Thresh has removed an old threat to Empire lands. Our more remote settlements are safer than ever.<br>
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<i>*Flashback to Pasha's first year as a squire and his first battle*<br>
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"Ride swiftly, slay them, burn their wagons and carts, then ride away within five minutes. Else, reinforcements will show up."  Prince Valois whispered and warned a young Pasha and the nearby riders. The Knights stood on the outskirts of the woods, and watched the silhouette of a burning Attolian farming village in the distance and the scurrying of an Orcish raiding party, carrying their ill gotten goods and supplies. The main Orcish Horde was on the march and relied on these "logistics companies" to feed the Horde. It had only been two days since they had appeared, but many villages were ransacked in this rural area of the Kingdom. It was only by the graces of the divines that the Prince and his entourage was traveling near the region. This small band of 100 Knights and Squires were put to the task by the Prince to help starve off the Horde and buy more time for the Royal Army to rally and march to meet the Orcish Horde. A young 13 year old Pasha would soon see his first battle. <br>
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Prince Valois lifted his lance and the horses began to trot forward. A silent din of horseshoes began to gently fill the air as the dark visages of Orcish raiders became slowly larger and larger. Lances started to lower as the horses started to break into a full run. The Orcs started to panic as the wave of Armored Horsemen charged into their disorganized blob as war cries filled the air. Pasha's lance struck true and shattered upon impact with an orc. The orc's fate? Pasha wasn't sure as he kept his eyes forward to the supply wagons. He continued to ride forward to a wagon as he pulled out a flint and striker. With a few swift scrapes, the sparks of fire began to turn into embers and burn the tarp that covered the wagon. Pasha continued to ride on, knowing that the wagon would be set ablaze soon. The memory of cold iron, blood, and flames were all blurred as Pasha acted on instinct and adrenaline. It was a firm grasp that pulled him away from the fighting and the flames that brought him back to reality. The horsemen rode away into the dark.<br>
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They rallied at a predestined place. At first, only a score had left. But as time went on, more horsemen trickled back. After fifteen minutes, Prince Valois gave word to move on. When one more Knight had returned. Following the Knight were 5 prisoners that the Orcs held. These Attolians were all severely maimed in one way or another. One man was missing his right arm and the wounds were crudely cauterized. Another was missing an ear and his nose. Prince Valois cursed while Pasha stared in horror and felt his stomach churn. The freed prisoners were put on horses and the men moved on to the closest village. On the way Pasha rode up to his mentor and asked "Do Orcs truly enjoy harming others to this extent? Is this the savagery of Orcish tribes?" The Prince solemnly replied "Yes, but there is reason to their madness as well. These men were not prisoners. They were cattle. Even Orcs prefer fresh meat than rotting meat. They extract limbs and barely keep you alive for as long as possible. Then when you finally die... they carve you up and do gods know what to cook the flesh. Cruel, savage... but morbidly practical. Even the Orcs know that War is no joking matter. While they certainly may delight in torturing others, Orcs are not irrational."<br>
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Pasha remained silent as the Knights silently traveled through the rural Attolian lands.<br>
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The Prince asked "Do you hate Orcs? Young Touryan?"<br>
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Pasha replied "I have no love for someone who could commit such atrocities."<br>
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"But do you HATE them, Squire? Answer the question."<br>
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"..."<br>
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"Let this be the one lesson you remember. Never hate your enemies. It clouds your judgement. If you do learn, then perhaps House Touryan has a chance to change and learn after all."<br>
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"Yes, your highness."</i><br>
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As you desired and requested, I have avenged the Empire, and the Kingdom and spilled the blood of the Vorus Thresh. Bless the Gods for making Orcs rational beings as the Vorus Thresh have agreed to serve the Empire now. May they atone for their past transgressions through service to the Empire. In addition, I have continued as you requested to contest the Xyphon's self-proclaimed monopoly over the soul of the Empire. Finally, Brummelmarc and WorldWound have become a part of the Imperial demesne as requested. As always, this letter is a supplement to your reports and other sources of information, and entrust that the relevant knowledge and information reach your ears.<br>
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The mother slips into a practiced smile, quoting the only sentences that remained a constant in her drafts. "Remember that travelling caravan settled besides the river? The silk vendors? I've made a few friends there, and they asked me if I wanted to visit Last-" She's cut off mid sentence. "You'll leave?"<br>
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They had talked about it before but... the quickness of the question gave her goosebumps. "Lydia, love, I-" The girl widens her eyes and tries to talk as much sense as she can muster, as fast as she can. "Don't! Don't leave. We don't need a dad, I can be our new dad, I'll learn to do dad things! I will take care of Tam, I'll protect you two like when the thieves came, and work full days, and not complain, and talk to everyone, and make breakfast and dinner every day, and teach her many things, and make sure she's ok, I'll make sure those kids don't ever bother her again, and..."<br>
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"No, Lydia. This is different. You know I have to do this, after what your father did, I..." Celestina frowns, takes a deep breath and rests her head on her palm, her glasses slightly being pushed forwards. When she looks back at her daughter she looks even younger than before, and it sends a sting through the woman's chest. "They stare at me. Smile and wave like nothing's wrong, but as soon as I turn back, they begin talking again. If you could hear the gossip... I can't take more of this city. It was his' first. It'll always be. Everything here reminds me of it. I'll go visit your grandparents, and come back in a month. I know you can take care of everything, like you always do when I'm here. Don't you think so as well?"<br>
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Lydia doesn't know what she should say. Travelling merchants had to leave. Tourists and passerbys to the city had to leave. Not mom. Even if what she said made sense. She just <i>couldn't</i>. "I don't want you to leave. Why does everyone...?" <br>
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Lydia slowly breathes in, thinks the question over, and shakes her head. She realises she must look sad, so she smiles back at her. "...Tam wouldn't want to leave. I have to stay."<br>
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Celestina smiles, and feels incredibly tired. "That's my little woman. I love you. I'll be back soon. Promise."<br>
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It took four months. Lydia remembers that day down to the letter the moment she's told "You can't choose to run away." She looks between the small kid in her arms and her sister, both sleeping, and wonders if she would even have the courage to do so now... Or if she should have.<br>
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Alcander Orestes and Bavan Naske were married in grand fashion. Their wedding was said to have upstaged the king's -- which was somewhat of a scandal in the day. Alcander's brothers ALL died in the 1st war of Muurdain expansion -- with the exception of his scholarly brother Jerome, who died of heart failure in his 40s. As such, Late in life Alcander inherited the true title of Duke Orestes from his father, and with the Dukedom of Bavan Naske they became one of the richest and most powerful family in bastion and indeed the region. Bavan Naske went on to unlock many secrets of the Dragonnewts, and advanced technology in bastion heavily, even without the aid of the dwarves. His Gemstone Skirmishers were known without parallel and their designs would go on to be replicated in the capital as some of the most dogged bodyguards and fiercest secret weapons to be unleashed on the empire's enemies.<br>
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Sumari Keshurgen and Sophia Talbot were slain for attempting to engineer the Demise of Lord Magister Leo the first. The magical EMP released in the city lasted only 72 hours -- and in the investigations that followed it was discovered their presence in Bastion was a Hegemon plot to assassinate the King. Their deaths were unsung, but it was said Leo Alder personally crushed their skulls into iron boots and buried them under the city walls at their strongest point, to symbolize how the Bastien stand on the heads of their betrayers.<br>
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Isis Al-aziri, become the adonae Mazzarin, had her true name discovered by Leo Alder when he realized the Astral Juggernauts spoke of the names of Astral infractioners in order, after the name of Lydia Ophes. With her true name known, Leo Alder set a trap for her that summoned her to his demense at his utter mercy -- a mercy he refused to grant. Her grandest ambitions, both in the city of sigil and an analog of "the ways" called the streams -- continued in the condition they were left. It was said Xyphon gained great power through sigil in the centuries to come and remained a house at the top of the hierarchy largely to her secret contributions to Xyphon. On paper however she remained unsung.<br>
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After Lydia's death, Tamara Ophes went on to inherit Lydia's considerable merchant and commercial empire and used it for the good of bastion. Though never attaining nobility she died a grandmother of 22, and the name Ophes of Bastion became synonymous with good deals and reckless adventurers.<br>
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Lorek Bronzeforge boarded his airship and was never seen again. Some said he did trade runs between the sky-cities of the genies, others said he landed on some remote island and lived out the rest of his days in solitude and barrels of beer. His considerable commercial interests in Bastion were eventually assigned to the dwarven body politic, and he was honored as a great inventor and hoarder of wealth.<br>
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Socs abandoned the grass clan and became a regular boy -- never again using the ways of the ninja... once he was sure all contacts with the east in bastion and anyone with knowledge of the grass clan had been silenced. It was said that he became a happy farmer, but did buy an orphanage all the same...<br>
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Rykka and her spirit dog Ulvaerth lived happily ever after, as guides, scouts and adventurers of great reknown in Bastion. She eventually picked up with her family in Worldwound where she relocated to live the rest of her exceedingly long life with the snow elves of the northern peaks. A true defender of bastion, the garden district sports not one, but two statues of her into the late era.<br>
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Percival Madvip eventually grew up -- and his strange and random powers became the focused skills of a warrior for the good from the dark tapestry. For the rest of the age he was a regaled hero who crushed eldrich evils and gruesome occultists and their followers... after a long and innocent childhood leading into a longer and more storied life of heroism. It was said the very avatar of Nodens walked in his shadow on the longest days. And his deeds rang in the halls of time, history and myth that came after him.<br>
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Liere Somm accomplished his goal of becoming the lord of the outer district's underworld for House Narvik. Holding his position for nearly 30 years, he was assassinated by a prostitute in his bedchambers at a reasonably old age. His last thoughts were something along the lines of it not having been a bad run...<br>
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Michael Bonaparte gave up adventuring rather quickly and became a world reknowned gourmet cook who exported throughout the globe. Several underlords and their generals developed a taste for his dishes, which were enjoyed from Aymara to Mictlan, and Matchka to Obhernoorst. He died ridiculously wealthy and a playboy among many of the ladies of nobility in bastion.<br>
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Soot in a series of insane gambles and political maneuverings eventually came into holding of the better part of the Huitsi archipelagos, where he established his "new world trading company" -- black as the markets he served and crooked as the days are long, Soot's criminal empire eventually linked with the rest of his fennec people, with the fennec "discovering" and exploiting the human empire long before the fennec themselves were discovered in their homelands during the 3rd wars of muurdain expansion.<br>
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Leo lost his humanity over the course of his adventures, but never the love of his eternal wife Haecho. Leo continued his uncompromising stance with the empire that he always had, and his lands long became a refuge for the downtrodden, the different, and the persecuted. After the conquest of the Swansea, Bastion -- and by extension of that Leo's -- holdings were considered too powerful to usurp easily by the capital houses and Leo Alder became the first "State house" of the Empire -- autonomous to the capital but inexorably linked. Many were the attempts to assassinate him, but he lived a tremendously long life, eventually abdicating the throne to a councilship of his own two sons by blood and the two orphan's of Lydia's blood that he had adopted. The new council of Bastion that inherited Alder's throne did things in the coming eras that would demonstrate and define the boundaries of Imperial power in it's provinces -- a presented value and status quo the capital itself was unwilling to upset. Leo eventually vanished into obscurity with the death of his wife, and his hidden lair, though known to exist, was never ever found.<br>
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Pasha soon found himself on the wrong side of his uncle after the talks regarding his attempted ascension to godhood and his possession of the fabled "watcher's arm" -- an instrument of destruction in previous ages and the first symbol of Imperial power in the time of the overlord. Dedicated assassination attempts relentlessly haunted him, pushing him further and further west until even bastion was a far flung destination to him, much less the Capital. It was from here, during the 2nd and 3rd wars of Muurdain expansion, that he repeatedly appeared to turn the tide of numerous cultures otherwise soon to be eradicated by the empire -- insisting instead that their people be spared persecution, and eventually in the case of elves and other great peoples, the concession of their own Underlordships despite not being human. Pasha outlived his uncle and the pursuit of his assassins, and some say he will one day return to the capital to change it, and lead it away from what the empire called "The path of now and forever" -- which was the supremacy of man, without justice -- instead enstating "The way of ever onwards" -- which would be a reign of law and justice entailing the inclusion and honor of all races. Some say such matters would grow small to him under the weight of his own deification, and would ascend into the heavens at the end of the age of man, either as a member of the new age's pantheon, or as it's Pantokrator. Only time none had could tell the story.<br>
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The curtain falls on the world of Bastion. All member's writing -- an act of giving. All members reading, an act of love. I am truly thankful for everyone's completion of this RP with me.<br>
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