[Dreamspeaker]

The quiet around the Tower of Aetius is disturbed.

With Atrellyan invasion still underway and most of Meranthe nations adopting a defensive stance, this is seen as an ideal opportunity to act offensively, counting on inability of Meranthe as a whole to quickly mobilize a great force to counter this effort.

An army of the dead and creatures of any fel variety move in tandem, urged to move forward at the behest of their master. Ahead of this horde is the Imperfect, Varrach, who sees it fit to make his grasp reach at the heavens above. With him follow assistants for a ritual, one that would undoubtedly only cause something terrible to stir across the continent.

Dark forces gather, and with it, a powerful energy that seeks to scale the might of the Tower and use it to reach out to the divine beyond. Such contact bears no good will, for it is the link that would serve as a platform for further escalation and invasion against the Pantheon.

Some may urge to cease the ritual, regardless of what it might truly be- while others argue to maintain defense against Atrellyan forces, choosing to spare nothing to yet another potential battle. Regardless of their choice, this bears a promise of the consequences upon Meranthe, one way or another.



".. this was long overdue. Be ready. Our journey to reach the heavens begins."



Date: ???
Time: ???

[Dreamspeaker]

The months pass ever since the army started its march, and at last they made it to the Tower of Aetius. They begin by setting up the perimeter, placing soldiers of any variety found around the place. Mercenaries that are willing to look the other way for coin, undead creatures and cultists; fel beasts released by the Champions, and occasionally a powerful magi among them - one of those chosen by the Imperfect to herald the approach of his army.

Lest one holds allegiance to their cause, they maintain a hostile intent to those that approach, quick to drive off or meet them with their blades. Though some might worry of their more permanent places, fortifications and encampments seem amiss- it is clear that this army does not intend to stay for a long time, but rather their intent is to accomplish their goal and leave.

The Imperfect makes his appearane more frequently. A variety of runes and a grand invocation are prepared ahead of time; a place once graced by the presence of the divine, now utilized to touch upon the heavens with a hostile intent.


- - -

It is felt in the air and the very nature of this ritual. Whatever foul conjuration is being concocted, it dares to aim at something divine. It dares to make the Pantheon its aim - and a specific figure among them all no less. But who?



Date: 26th October
Time: 6 PM EST


[OOC: This is a hostile event. Should you participate, expect resistance from involved characters & EC fight.]