[redzaru]

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A New Pontifice Rises
(Gods I hate Sunday school)

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In the wake of the Final Frontier's decimation, the relocation of many, and the renewal of old bonds; another thing of note rises up:

"My dear friend and sister in faith, Former Pontifice Briar Ainsworth, has passed the mantle onto me."

"I accept and assume this role with honor.

I endeavor to restore my order to its former glory.

In service to Athelios,

and all of Meranthe."

"Ad Astra per Aspera"

Jaizara Sulibella assumes the role of Pontifice of Aspera.

Murmurs and rumors of sermons and a revision of the old Ordinance and Asperan practices are passed about the Republic and beyond.

[Milly]

Soon after Jaizara's announcement, there is a follow up announcement directly from the Office of the Oracle:

"We thank Miss Sulibella for her excitement in wishing to assume the role as the head of the church for Gloomlight, and for Athelios. However, upon further review of the available candidates before me as well as her history presently, we have decided to go with another candidate: Loramelian Ueda. Of course, Miss Sulibella's past will be rectified and she will be on her way to earning the good graces of the people of Gloomlight within a new division in the Church: The Holy Magitech divison, which she will be leading.

Together with Loramelian, they will work together to ensure the Asperan doctrine is easy to decipher for those new to the religion, and enjoyable and tolerable for even those older than I.
We thank Gloomlight for its patience while we resolve this matter.

Ad Astra per Aspera."