Charade's End (Gloomlight Grove vs. Midpoint)

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Many voices have piped up since the Frontier began its wave of propaganda and its campaign of assaults on Gloomlight's trade convoys, but the Grove itself has been silent - until now.

Another post. No cute propaganda slogans, no smiling women. (It really wouldn't be their style, after all.)

Just cold, clear truth.

When the Frontier first vassalized Midpoint, we welcomed the news that a peaceful solution to the problem might be possible.

To be certain our concerns were taken seriously, Gloomlight Grove asked the Frontier for two terms: to be allowed to question Zoryana Hiraeth under the supervision of the Church of Alacritas, and to be able to help with the investigation of Midpoint's citizenry, with a promise of sharing any and all pertinent records. The barest show of good faith from the Proto Institute, to prove that they shared our opposition to witchery. In return, we pledged to cancel our declaration of war.

These terms were refused, without explanation, defense, or excuse.

If anyone still doubts that Midpoint has something to hide, let them doubt no longer.

They would rather go to war than allow us to examine their affairs.

As for Gloomlight? We have no need to conceal our part in any of this. And we will not bow down to the forces of the Fel.

All yet-undeclared leaders of Meranthe, my people will be reaching out to you in the immediate future with a comprehensive copy of years of reconnaissance, proving the infiltration of the Coven of Denath through Dragon's Nest and Midpoint, and confirming Midpoint and Proto Institute personnel's alliances with the demons of Atrellya.

Any who have dabbled with the Coven and wish to repent your ways before you are made pariah in all of Meranthe? This is your chance.

Surrender yourself to Gloomlight freely and we -will- work with you to see you set on a new path.

Take up arms against us, and we will be less merciful."

THE WAR CONTINUES, UNABATED.

WEDNESDAY 7/17, 6 PM EST