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Following the Summit of Man, much has been revealed of the current State of Aphros. A summon provided to the nations that accumulate to make-up the mankind of Meranthe, to herald their cause upon an individual target. What was once dubbed Gloomlight Grove has taken on a new identity as the Capital State and Holy Land of Atheleon as a result of the mantle of Oracle being undertaken by the Skinwalker, the emerging of a new era of Productivity and Progress. Letters flutter outward from the capital toward various nations, diplomacy rapidly afoot as the threat of void cultists and the infamous Melos dul Vique rise. A call to vanquish the embers of the crusade which plage Meranthe and it's people to this date. 

The primary goals of Atheleon are ever the same as they have been throughout Aphrosian history, to uphold balance and justice within the realm; lest there be divine consequence.

"Long have we been charged to maintain the balance of the world.
Where lesser men would hide away in fear, humanity's greatest shall never be dismayed.
Now, and until the end of time itself.
Shall humanity hold the line."

- The Skinwalker, Oracle of Atheleon

{Settlement Shift from Conqueror to Progressive}

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• The mantle of Oracle of Athelios has fallen from Ksceniya C. Montelione to the Skinwalker, a long-time faithful of Athelios. His claim upon the rite went uncontested.
  
• Emerging from a retirement from his position as Commander of the Bastion, Alaric Bargiel has taken a seat as Lord Advisor to the Oracle, for his long service to Aphros and the mantle.
  
• Within the Church of Athelios has risen a new Pontifice in Lucille Anwar, a loyal servant of His faith for many years. This transition took place as Justia Sulibela vacated the role following Ksceniya's leave.
  
• The newfound Pontifice begins the early stages of planning an expansion and rite of blessing upon the northern crypts. A project she welcomes those of the faith to seek out to participate in it's construction.
  
• An additional sect of the faith has been founded beneath the patron Aethelwine, the Goddess of Justice and Impartiality, the Granddaughter of Athelios. The color Crimson has been added to the national pallete of Black and White in Her name.
  
• Levi Bargiel remains as Commander of the Bastion, with Kairun as the Captain of Umbra and Cassius Bargiel as Captain of Astra following the untimely death of Sapphiron at the hands of Cifer Mugen. The Bastion serves to protect the balance across Meranthe and a recruitment drive is held for hopeful soliders to enlist.
  
• An effort was led by Cassius Bargiel, Captain of the Astra Sect of the Bastion, to put a cease to the Mugen's claim upon the sothern isles. This battle was dubbed the Battle for Epitaph, and was a large success for humanty, come to be declared as the first strike of the new crusade.
  
• Atheleon maintains control over the Depths with various patrol units often seen patroling it's outskirts.
  

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Caethir: Friendly
Arcadia: Friendly
Sanctuary: Friendly

Pyrithian: Friendly

Stonehaven: Friendly

The Kingdom of Fortune: Friendly

Kindlehelm: Friendly

Delphina: Neutrality

Aetius: Neutrality

Ad Contra Deos: Judgement