Strange Allies.

[Starliate]

Spoiler: Your Silence is Our Violence.

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A notice is posted on the many boards in Crookback, each one scribbled in haste. Not out of panic, but out of ... excitement?​

Dobryi den. My name is Emile Velkov.

After Sera Eleanaire's speech this evening, I have come to a conclusion that Baroness Petrou's arguments could never have brought me to. Perhaps there are Unionists who still care to fight the Lothar Order and what they stand for, and perhaps I may have falsely judged those who occupy the All-Beacon. I do not regret what I did, as by extension, it hurt Taal's followers - who were my main target. However, I do regret passing the same judgment on the other worshippers there.
I formally apologize to both the Baroness and Sera for vandalizing their temple, and I am grateful for your stance against the Lothar Order. I understand that it may be difficult for you to accept this apology, but it is offered sincerely nonetheless.
I have heard that the Baroness plans to come for me, and I welcome it with open arms! But that is not why I write this to you. This is my call to arms for Crookback to join Sera Eleanaire's rally for change against the Lothar Order and to have a temporary alliance with those across the bridge to fight the greater of the two evils. Because of Sera Eleanaire's call, I would also ask that any future sieges do not follow my example, and that both the Evintarian Temple and All-Beacon Temple be off-limits to Crookback Siege-goers temporarily, as a sign of good faith. Finally, someone wishes to help us.

Down with the Lothar Order.

Down with the Kinslayer of Zelmya Obvitana, Riftan Vaedra.

 

[weatherbyrd]

Small slates of marble, bearing bronze Unionist inlays would be rested near the notice. It had been etched into with a corrosive, pitch black substance which stung when touched.
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To Mister Velkov,

When I was much younger in mind and soul, the Concilly of Hellatos had laid judgement at my feet for my role in the death of the Dogmatic Priests, and their flocks, upon Carrhen as they attempted to purge or convert the followers of Pagan Faiths. While my execution was just, as I followed the Emperor's words to the letter- They asked whether perhaps, I had reached for the sword too quickly, and perhaps a pen could have saved bloodshed. Today, I intend to reach for the pen and see if perhaps I can spare everyone a little pain.

Emile, I cannot forgive, nor forget. You know this, and knew before the siege. However, I offer you an ultimatum to salvage whatever remains between the two of us; submit yourself to the Holyarm's penance for the siege, if you are sorry for those you hurt in your crusade against Taal. Her punishments are humane. If you do this, I will stay my hand against you and focus my efforts on the remainders of the list-to-be, and the Lothar who so often break the Emperor's word. You will have three days to respond. I hope you pick the former, for it pains me to bring pain and cruelty upon someone I had enjoyed the presence of so long ago. If you do not, I will continue along my vengeful path, but you will be amongst those Lothar I must deal with.
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To the Lothar and those with generally ill intent who are going to undoubtedly use the former paragraph against me,

In Etosil, we have a very finely tuned system for hunting down demons. I myself have spent a decade or so of my life learning these arts. We also have spent centuries fighting against your attempt at exterminating us and our culture. If you think I cannot do both at the same time, you haven't been paying attention. One wrong step against the faith, and you shall be treated to the same calamity that befell the Dogmatics in Carrhen.​

Signed, Avox Petrou
Touamand of The King-Mother,
Martial-Dictator of Rutswyn,
Baroness of Athos.​

 

[Transistor]

You are not an ally of anyone. You are a stupid, stubborn child who can do no wrong within your own eyes. It is your constant raiding of the city and rampant use of infectious and cruel magic that angers the Lothar Order. It is your monstrous collection of demons and worship of death that empowers them to hunt and butcher mages that wish for nothing to do with them. I feel sick that you are this blind to your own actions. You and your collection of Geists are the only reason Occult have to feel in danger.

If I see you, or a single one of your 'friends' dare to say you are allied with a single person East of your wall, I will tear off your other arm and strangle you with it until you are dead.

- Haqet