[Muramana]

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"The time has finally arrived,
A new age of darkness will soon come.

And he who sits upon my back shall be brought back into this world anew."

After some planning, the Undead Queen has finally sought out to progress what the whispers have been edging her towards. In favor of her many acquaintances, a ritualistic gathering will be commencing atop the very super volcano that once was Vdalion. The bubbling lava will be brewing demonic changes into Meranthe. Ash will soon cover Meranthe again.

In hopes to stir immense confusion before their very eyes...

Those invited and asked to come are more than welcomed to attend. Even alongside the Grand Guignol's sabbath.

Let the Chaos begin.

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PUBLIC EVENT - (RETURN OF VARRACH)
06/11/23 (SUNDAY) - 6 PM EST

(I would've posted this earlier but this thing called "life" began chainverbing me non-stop. Apologies.)

[Joshua]

   
The Grand Guignol's Sabbath and the attempting of Varrach's revival stirred Meranthe in a way it hasn't before. Jokul's effort in felling the Imperfect Demon would've been for naught should this ritual be allowed to happen...thus, the Empire is called to action.
  
Troops were rounded up from nations across all of Meranthe --ranging from the Final Frontier to Aphros and their goal would be to storm Mt. Grimhjall where the ritual would take place.
  
An encampment sits nearby, looking up to the brewing clouds.
   

"Hear me, people of Meranthe. The Dark Lord Varrach must not be revived at any costs; it took mine Father's full strength along with the blessings he received from the Pantheon to fell the demon once...we cannot let his efforts be in vain.
  
So we fight.
   
We will claim his weapon and put an end to this twisted game the Deep Hold is trying. Tonight, they will be stopped!"

    
And so, the Empire moves against the Deep Hold's forces in an effort to prevent the Imperfect's revival!
   

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The Empire marches on Mt. Grimhjall to stop Mariona's ritual

[Oicha]

Across the terrain of Meranthe, the thunderous clamour of hooves signals the approach of yet another contender in the ritual. Familiar streaks of golden attire, lamellar armor and war horses give a clear representation of the Golden Horde on the move. 

For some time, it remains unclear to where they march in such great numbers. But soon enough the bold Steppe warriors make their intentions clear. A contract made, signed and paid for. The Horde would defend the ritual site.

Though, perhaps the most disturbing sight to onlookers who have not yet heard the news, is the demon at the head of the Army, next to the Khan herself. Hulking mass of sinew and muscle, delivering a message to all that appeared at the mountain.

"How ironic it is, that the Lord of Death must be revived to break this cycle of stagnancy. You mortals deny your own strength and cower behind your walls until the very last moment. Come then! Test your mettle against the great war that comes to claim you all. Let us see if your warriors are filled with determination, or desperation!"

Following the message of the Demonic warleader, the Khan herself speaks.

"Wake up. You are so far up your own heads and religious zealotry that you do not see the small army at your disposal should you just pay for it. Instead, your enemies move to pay for our services because they know how our job works. You stagnate yourselves and put yourselves in a position where you align yourself for failure. We are not 'evil'. We are not 'good'. We are a force that any can pay for, because we are neither. Maybe now you will finally wake the fuck up."

Horses are dismounted, and a training regimen begins. Perhaps an advertisement for the dedication and cohesion of the mercenary force to those that watched them upon Mount Grimjhall.