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Following Sanctuary's recent proclamations of hostility to the Holy State of Atheleon, as well as refusal to make exchange for the Athelite relic, 'The Silver Chalice', both the Inquisition and Bastion are mobilized with the intent of the artifact's retrieval.
Such has been called for by the new Head of State, Percival Anwar.

Mustering both forces together into a grand army, commanded dually by himself and by his brother Galahad, his sights are set upon the sorcerer state nestled within the Shadowlands, for but one calling- A crusade in part- But mainly a quest for their holy grail. It is intended that those faithful to the Lord-Warden, to Lady-Justice, or even of duty to the state, would ride forth and reclaim their artifact.

A higher calling, to free it from the grasp of those viewed as anti-theists.

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Those of citizenry notably cease encroachments past the gilded grass.
Those militarized now seek to march forth past such, as to gather outside of Sanctuary's walls.
Those truly faithful, offer prayer to their Lord-Warden and Lady-Justice both, as they embark upon this quest.

"It is willed."

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Objective: Pillage Sanctuary for The Silver Chalice

Date: TBD

[Sale Bête]

Crusading men and women in their polished armor begin to press into the woods of the Shadowlands, where the darkness between the trees is near impenetrable. They march, they ride, and in the deep undergrowth eyes watch. Spirits of these lands stir restlessly. In strained whispers they speak as the offending force encroaches deeper into the territory near the Sanctuary. Words of warning:

"What you seek was never here."

  

"The Chalice of Silver has returned Home."

  

Yet, if the Crusaders continue, they will find the spirits more and more hostile the nearer they get to the Sanctuary. In the distance the baying of wolves, the rattle of steel, the crackle of energy in the air as Sorcerer's prepare rites to defend their home.

  

The Athelite contingent will not be allowed in uncontested.

[Cali]

"is this funny to you?"  

Hooded figures roam across Meranthe, spreading the word of the Hand. Loudly—while passing out flyers with his word.
But the bulk of them found themselves at the gates of Sanctuary.
 

 
"I know your ilk not to be religious, Felice… but you once were. You bowed your head to demons once, so you must understand what it means to kneel before a higher power."
 
"But you have forgotten. When your masters were cast down, you forgot what it felt like to stand beneath the wrath of a god."

 
"You may play coy. You may play stupid. By all means… play your games with my god."
 
"But I will not."
 
"If you believe these whispers and excuses will turn us aside, then you misunderstand me entirely. The deal for the Chalice was made when I was only fifteen, Felice. For three years you dangled a sacred relic before us with promises you never intended to keep."

 "And when it became inconvenient… you broke them."
  
"And worse still, when my people sought justice for those injured by another, you dared bare your fangs at them as though we were the aggressors."
  
"I am not like you."
  

                                                                   " I do not make deals and hide behind convenient justifications. I do not make false promises."

  

"I make guarantees."
 
"And this I guarantee."
 

"I do not believe you."
 

"If the Chalice lies within Sanctuary, then I will find it in the flames I bring upon it."
 

"And if it does not… then I will take something of equal value from the ashes."
 
"Look no further, Sanctuary."
 
"I am your war."
  
"A Shepherd of Flames."


THE MARCH CONTINUES: TBA
 

 

[Sale Bête]

The spirits grow louder, more insistent as the encroaching crusaders draw near. More voices rise to the chants and fan the flames of signal fires higher. Strange shadows move. The primeval forest is alive, coaxed into a frenzy. The people of the Sanctuary are there - but nor are they alone.

"No Silver for Shepherds who make scapegoats of their flock."

  

"No Gold for Traitors of Kin."

  

"We bring you only blood."

  

Fool's Silver 

[Looting Raid - Atheleon v. Sanctuary]

(Tentatively) 3/22 6 PM EST