[Shelpies]

2047 AC

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"I have been silent, now do we welcome the next year ahead of us and with it will be an address."

"I have been toiling in the shadows, away from the eyes of many. Watching silently, and overseeing the gradual reformation. But the foundations have been laid, diplomacy has been started anew."

"This will be a new age for us, with traditions being remembered."

"And to those who may have forgotten, I will remind them."

"We are here."
"We are the overseer."
"And we will not let darkness prevail, nor will we let light snuff it out entirely."

"For we are the balance."
"We,"

"Are Aphros."

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REFORMATIONS & ADDRESS

• Talk of an important announcement spreads across the land, with whispered knowledge that it will be the new Oracle of Aphros giving an address to the state. What is known of the announcement would be his formal introduction, and with it the reformations to come.
  
  
• The shadows move anew but a glimpse behind one's back would show that nobody is there. Silence during the night is slowly being encouraged, to pay respects to the shadows that now lurk. Be wary of what you say, for it seems that the Oracle seeks to know all again.
  
  
• People speak of many figures being seen entering the Oracle's office, no doubt signs that meetings have been happening. There appear to be political insinuations being made by the Oracle thus far, something that some may find slipping past their notice or falling into the center of their eye.
  
  
• Promises that have been made in the past are being respectfully severed or upheld, depending on the ramifications thereof. It seems that the current Oracle is one for action and initiative. Years of change and reformations appear to wait Aphros.
  
  
• Extrajudicial rights appear to have been granted to a certain Lila. Occultists are reminded that the stipulation for them to practice such within the state of Aphros is to serve as part of the Bastion, and not to be given freely. They are also firmly reminded to control their energies as per tradition.
  
  
• Consultations with the Oracle appear to be open, but many are forewarned that to do lightly would be tantamount to wasting the Oracle's fleeting attention and time. They are advised to do so only when one is truly lost, so that they may be guided with Athelios' wisdom.
  
  
• Corrections are being made to Umbral Knights and Astral Knights; ever are all the current serving knights and squires reminded as to what this particular designation entails. They are reminded that it is not as simple as those with the occult siding with Umbra and those with the holy siding with Astra. This will be further enforced following the address to be made by the Oracle.
  
  
• Soldiers and troops are being bolstered by the Oracle, no doubt noticeable by those within the neighboring territories. It seems that they are preparing forward camps to prevent certain expansions. A formal announcement regarding this will be made in the address just as well.
  
  
• Foreign dignitaries are all encouraged to reach out to the new Oracle, for otherwise there will be changes even to the relationships between countries. Surprisingly, the Stone Folk appear to be well-treated within the state of Aphros and to be considered as guests when they arrive.
  
  
• Support appears to have been given from Aphros to a new mecca being established somewhere within the deserts. Though as of the moment, no official statement has been given publicly by the Oracle.
  

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RELATIONS

Delphina: Allies..?
Vdalion: Friendly
Nyt'Hjem: Friendly
Stone Folk: Friendly
Aen: Neutral
Undervein: Neutral
Final Frontier: Neutral
Kingdom of Fortune: Neutral
Kingdom of Nasou: Unwelcome
Deep Hold: Hostile