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In the far north stands Vulkahn Folhammar, injured from his recent encounter from Speira where he publicly chose his faith and desire to rebuild Jotunns over aiding those who seek to destroy everything. The banner of Speira that once dawned upon the First falls to embers, never to be seen again. As tensions rise from recent events, the Folhammar can be seen acting to put the masses at ease.

- After personally aiding those who were attacked and what was destroyed, a report is issued confirming zero casualties, a discussion is later held with the one responsible, understanding the attack was caused out of fear that Delphina's influence would attempt to control the renewal of Vinaska's faith. Compensation for those attacked and what was destroyed will be given if it is proven that Delphina has zero involvement, along with a formal apology.

- Rumors regarding the Ruby Empire being a puppet state to the Camazura become quickly disproven as word spreads about the Ruby Empire's continuous resistance efforts against the Ba'al cultist, eyewitnesses reported seeing a recent conflict between the two separate parties earlier in the year.

- Regarding the meeting that was to take place between the Ruby Empire, Vulkahn, Iaxel and Vincent, and Annie. The meeting was not held as notable figures as Aricles, Garret, and Seneschal among others were brought by Annie without informing other parties. Furthering suspicions of Delphina's influence as the war between the Ruby Empire and Delphina is not over. Though dissatisfied with the surprise, Vulkahn is seen defending Annie's action, viewing it as her bringing support rather than setting an ambush.

- As for Bal'al'rok's ambush that led in the faithful being injured, mutterings echo that such an private and important event shouldn't be publicly announced when it is to take place outside of territory walls.

"Here I am, and here I will stay. Until the temple is constructed, until her faith is renewed. Until those are born in her image."

"I will stand."

- VULKAHN FOLHAMMAR