A Claim Of Faith

[Ghirko]

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All around Crookback, the Sewers and Old Crookback would be fliers written in a silver ink, glistening in the light, and pinned to whatever boards were available.

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To the less pleasant denizens of this city, you have been warned that Old Crookback is under the protection of the Cult of Zaalaanzaal. Given the city proper is continuing to devolve into the decrepitude of the occult, we are creating a safe haven for the mundane and Primal. So take note and listen well.


Within our domain, we enforce the following laws:
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Punished by curing and rehabilitation
To subject to afflictions of the body such as Vampirism and Cahalism, is illegal.
To subject to vileness such as Demonism & Possession, is illegal.


Punished by light beating
To assist Vampires or Cahal escape curing, is illegal.
To assist Demon-Possessed escape exorcism, is illegal.
To subject to aberration such as learning Magic outside of Bintaar or Binraal, is illegal.
To fornicate or copulate in the confines of the Holy Ground of the Church of the Broken Wing, is illegal.
To cause harm or spill blood on the Holy Ground of the Church of the Broken Wing, is illegal outside of self defence, blessing of the Protectors or the Blood of Anlon and Anlon's kin.


Punished by heavy beating - Branding/Maim on repeated offence.
To convert others away from Nihsereya, is illegal.
To preach religions outside of Nihsereya or Dragon Worship, is illegal
To reveal the identity of cult members or other Slizzar, is illegal.
To conspire against Nihsereya, the Anindriya or the State of Ssasrrakkand, is illegal.

Range of enforcement: Old Crookback
Cult members are permitted a hearing with the High Priesten before punishment is given​

Do not try to fight this, this land has been abandoned for a long time and it means nothing to you. Do not impede those looking for salvation within our midst and perhaps in time, we can even help those of you unfortunate enough to be afflicted and diseased return to normal society. You do not need to be of our faith to be helped.
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May we help you find guidance through reflection,
~The Silver Tongued Prophet,
High Priesten of the Cult of Zaalaanzaal​

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OOC Notes:
Don't worry! We won't cure or maim your character without your permission! We are simply trying to make a new sense of conflict. If anything causes problems on an OOC level, please let me know! I want to keep everything in good will so we can sort something out. Have fun!
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[bwmwags3]

A Isldar read the words and laughs, "I think their beloved dragon might be offended they neglect the Bintaar from their lists. Ha, let it come back to bite them…guess we know where to we go if we need sacrifices," she jokes, "Perhaps this will at the least intrigue Vulyrnn."

She sent a copy to some of the others @fantuinn @SilentRuination

 

[IGutTheMidasTuch]

"oops"

utters a certain void-infested slizzar on their way to the church upon reading the rules, most of which they've already broken. It's fine, they don't apply to him anyway.

 

[GRIST_]

Posted Simply Underneath it was the following notice.

"Royally go fuck yourself. I'd like to see you try and stop us."
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- Hy'riss

@Ghirko​

 

[MidnightRey]

The Void Silven known as Avarizia grinned upon reading the paper, letting out a small snicker followed by a laugh

"Alright, let's play."

 

[MantaRey]

Astrid took a copy of the notices during her morning walk. She'd brought it with her to Kaixia's little shop and took to reading it out loud for her over a cup of tea. She voices her takeaways from the notice with just a few words, voiced more like speculation and surprise than anything else.

"I don't think I've ever seen a cult practically beg to be torn apart so fast." She pauses, sipping the warm jasmine tea, then chuckles. "Alright. Enjoy your ruins, I guess." (@booette )

 

[Starliate]

Emile slowly panned towards Hy'riss.

"This'll be a riot."

Posted Simply Underneath it was the following notice.

"Royally go fuck yourself. I'd like to see you try and stop us."

- Hy'riss

@Ghirko ​

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[DedJok]

From the desk of the Research and Application Division

One can commend the bold nature in which you have laid out your claim for everyone to see. From observations in regional fauna, it is usually the well hidden creatures that survive the longest, no? From this observation, it is recommended that the author of this post have some form of deterrant for all of the very angry and very savage local forces that will be visiting them. It is also recommended they learn how to use it very, very soon.​

Stress testing is inevitable.
Have a safe day. ​

Senior Specialist Alloe
Former* High Command Officer
Research and Application Division

 

[Winterless]

"Old Crookback? That is one ugly hill to die on."

 

[FatDumplingGrace]

Yala read the words with a frown.

"Hrrrm, they worry me."

Gothi scribbles ducks on the parchment.

 

[slurmancer]

$$$ Eviction Notice $$$

To CULT RESIDENT,

Due to an outstanding debt of:

[159'000 regals]

We regret to inform you that your 'Cult' and any assets operating in the [Old Crookback] location will be liquidated within the next 72 hours.

If you do not vacate, publicly announce said vacating, and/or pay the outstanding debt of:

[213'000 regals]

Under the Homeowner's Safety and Preservation Act of 310 AC, we reserve the right to forcibly repossess any and all valuables, including personnel. We do not take responsibility for any persons or material remaining inside.

Please pay the requisite sum of:

[309'000 regals]

As Soon As Possible.

Thank you for your Cooperation!


Generalissimo of the 53rd Bralona Navy,
Supreme Commander-in-Perpetua,
Lady Magnanimous Management,
Inhuman Resources Executive,

CC-Delle

 

[DuchBargollo]

Would be handed the missive by Yala, the Archon giving it a quick read before simply tearing it apart, before stating the following.

"Ridiculous, as an Archon myself I'm disappointed. How dare you think it's ok to try to enforce our religion like this? Religion is something anyone can follow, doesn't have to be ours. If people want to worship a being so be it, why should anyone care. as long as they don't hurt people because of it? Just don't force or harm others into it, it's not supposed to be like that, it's supposed to be something to follow and learn from."

 

[Rowet]

Letters were tacked on as a response, the handwriting messy but legible.
@Ghirko

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To the Silver Tongued Prophet,​

This is an abrupt & bizarre reach for power on an abandoned land that should not fall into your hands what-so-fucking-ever. The remains of Old Crookback is not & will never be your domain or your home.

Old Crookback was home to many, many people, including Mages, Silven, those touched by extradimensional powers - And for you to 'claim' & put this law; 'To subject to aberration such as learning Magic outside of Bintaar or Binraal, is illegal'... It doesn't sit right with me. I'm sure it doesn't sit right with many folks.

You purple-eyed Dragon freaks are getting very, very bold. And I will take great satisfaction from tearing you apart.

Signed,​

 

[bahmboozled]

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[TeaRoses]

Wisteria pushes open her the door to her small Crookback home and peeps outside.
She notices the strange flyers pined loosely and out of curiosity grabs one.

Her stomach drops as she reads it through

"Forcing such religious views…will only lead to chaos…" she says softly
"I must pray for those who may feel pain during this conflict, a sad time might be on the horizon.." She whispers looking down the road

Wisteria took one of the flyers with her as she retreated back into her home.

 

[bwmwags3]

A Ailor laughs, "Oh Almaros, this is a riot a true raucous joke. Ahh…its like when that what was it…" he shows his associate the letter.

"Ah yes, those Ithanian wine guzzlers who tried to strong arm their way into our community. Flexing their wine drenched regals as if that gave them a right to own our district like they owned their slaves…"

He crumpled the paper reflexively at the memory, "Their blood got spilt on those street corners and their coin got taken to. Proper fate for those who claim that which they've no right to. They're going to be driven out with bloody noses just like those ithanian bankers."