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From a collection of tents in the woods, to a tower, and then to a burgeoning settlement by merit of the stubborn denizens. Within the darkened boughs of the Shadowlands, a collective began their work. Now, it bears fruit as buildings form and a small town is carved among the hostile terrain of the Occultic woods.

Apart from the tower, a small square is built. A humble keep joins it, offering shelter against the otherwise inhospitable environment. Banners in blue and black line its walls: the silhouette of a wolf’s head, its mouth open, devouring a depiction of the sun.

It takes in those from all walks of life, welcoming in those that many might see as outcasts, or who would otherwise be living on the fringes of ‘polite’ society. Fitting for the place its people have dubbed ‘Sanctuary’.

[ Rank Structure ]

Though they are small, some order has been put into place...

  

❂ Sage of Liberation ❂
Sanctuary’s Leader, Felice Argus

  

  

“There are a lot of things that need to be broken in this world. Cycles to be unmade. The work continues.”

  

   

✸ Sage of Humanity ✸

Sanctuary’s Second-in-Command, G.H.O.S.T

  

“With a new era of Meranthe taking shape, we must all begin to rebuild what we can. The Sanctuary will hopefully live up to its name, a hand extended to those who believe they have nowhere left to turn. Almost all that which remains of the truly wicked, are gone. For those without a home and willing to make a change for the better, the doors remain open. A fresh start may just await you yet.”

   

✷  Sage of Runes ✷

Head of Research and Rites, Thea Sigurjonsdottir

   

  

“Knowledge is the flame that shattered Mankind's chains.

Through knowledge, we define ourselves.

Through ourselves, we find purpose.

And in purpose, we find our freedom.”

  

  

[ Current Events ]

The Sanctuary has been quite busy, eager to cement its place in the world...

 

• Rumor becomes widely known fact - the Sanctuary has been openly severing Witches and Warlock from contracts of Black Magic. They act under an obligation to Freedom to any who earnestly seek it, often shouldering the cost of such precious rites if able. This is no small wonder, considering their coffers are doubtless not quite so deep as some other nations.
  
• Consequently, after the rite their leader Felice Argus has undergone, Sanctuary has become a hub for a small sect of Sorcerers. They are known to carry a seal different from those of Aetius.
   
  • Recruitment is active, but those allowed the seal are selective - lessons in the Arcane, however, are more broadly offered
    
   
  
• Sanctuary, since it was a tower, has already been host to a few lessons in the Arcane. It has been cultivating some interest in the art from those across several settlements, but some are clearly more welcome than others.
  
• Though many of the Sanctuary do not take to faiths, and some are even suspicious of those who do, they welcomed a recent Melodian feast - The Lord’s Glut - and turned it into a welcoming affair. Those of disparate beliefs ate and drank in honor of the depths of Winter, to brace for the cold dark days ahead.
  

[ Future Plans ]

The future is bright, and just on the horizon...

 

• More lessons to be planned in the future. The subjects are bound to vary, given the broad knowledge of those present in the settlement, but are bound to include more basic matters of the Arcane and even telepathy.
  
• Plans for projects are in the works, some of which are fairly public. Any wanting work should seek the Runesage Thea Sigurjonsdottir for the following:
  
  • Work for cleansing of the land is in progress, to make it more inhabitable for Sanctuary’s people. Those well versed in runic formulae are best for this task.
    
  • Spiritmancers are being sought, to be consulted for matters in calling and encouraging cooperation with these forces.
    
  
  

[ Rumors ]

The rumor mills are bound to churn, given the colorful citizenry...

  

• Their cloaks and armor strongly resemble old Atrellyan attire, reappropriated and repurposed. Even their leadership being named ‘Sages’ is strikingly similar.
  
• The leading Sage is purported to have been, or even might still be, a Demon. Mutterings on this are mixed as far as what exactly she may be, or if there is some ulterior motive.
  
• Cambions are among their ranks, claiming to have been freeborn without the blood or flesh of a demon. But is that even possible?
  

[ Diplomacy ]

New to the world, and steadily forming opinions...

Delphina

"The Light of Her Lumin King is bright, but what lurks in His Shadow?"

[Neutral, but Wary]

  

Vigil

"Your dreams stretch far, but something holds a grip on your heart."

[Neutral, but Wary]

  

Cults and Covens

"You have nothing to lose but your chains. Keep them, and they will be your noose."

[Hostile]

  

All Others

"We'll form opinions in time. Our doors are open for diplomacy."

[Neutral, pending interaction]

  

[ Settlement Type ]

  

Progressive