[Shilukk]

╔═——————————————————————▒ ۞ ▒——————————————————————═╗

The newest Pontifice has prepared a speech regarding the newest Aspera.

╚═——————————————————————▒ ۞ ▒——————————————————————═╝

"They really shouldn't have called it the ''New'' Aspera. Now it's just the "newer" and "newest"—what? We're starting now?"

"Ah? Ah. Aha. Ahem."

"Salutations, citizens of Atheleon, and whoever the written format of this announcement is delivered to. You likely know me,
but you're more likely to know my grandmother and previous pontifice, Briar Ainsworth. I, am Autumn Ainsworth. It took a few generations,
but I am her successor as Pontifice of the Asperan Church.

My appointment will come with a handful of changes. The foremost of these will be a rewrite and redistribution of
our portion of the Bastion Manual, carried on one's person like the Manual is. The second is an update to the Bastion Manual,
which will come alongside the addition of new standardized prayers to be chanted during holytech augmentation. Third, is the
declaration of my Cardinal, Cirrus Sulibella. May they hold their seat as He intends. The largest of these changes, however, is to what was previously
referred to as "the Inquisition". As decreed by the Hand, I have taken to caring for its remnants, which have been put under the watchful
eye of my Cardinal, the Chief Curator of His Holy Reliquary, the aforementioned Cirrus Sulibella.

Cirrus; if you would be so kind."

"... I was recently informed that our most precious gateway to Unreality was 'running', yet when asked for the answer to what that meant, I was informed to  go 'catch' it.. How does one catch a portal..?—Ah, so the time has come for my half of today's speech..? It feels as if it's only been a select few minutes..."

"Ahh--... Hmmm... "

"Thank you for the introductions Pontifice Ainsworth.
It is with tremendous humility that I, Cirrus Sulibella, Cardinal of the Church of the Aspera would so announce that under my administration as granted by the
Pontifice, the all but deceased order of the Inquisition is being revived and revised, its roles and tasks designed to better suit the modern
era of Atheleon and Meranthe alike, so that they may serve more faithfully in the name of the Lord Warden and His most sacred of cities.
The Holy Reliquary shall function herein primarily as a force to preserve and care for, recover, review and propagate the artifacts, history, faith
and culture of Atheleon, and ensure that all that serve the state of Aphros shall know and acknowledge the teachings of the Lord Warden and Lady Justice.

If the work of a caretaker for artifacts of our homeland, the recording of our history and documentation of customs as a most honored
Antiquarian, or the ability to serve His and Her will directly through the retrieval of religious relics and artifacts as an Inquisitor
interests one, let it be known that this revitalized branch of the church is in need of new faces, and those who prove themself both capable and
loyal enough to the causes of the Reliquary shall find within this place a home to nourish their continued growth.

Please direct any attempts to join towards the office of the Chief Curator, or schedule a meeting in person to
discuss the terms of recruitment.

I thank you for your time."

"Wonderful, Cirrus, thank you."

"As for the rest of things. The Church is currently looking for artificers. The spot of Vigario, the head researcher,
remains open. Any interested should direct themselves to myself of Cirrus. Do note that the position of Vigario
requires being a member of the Church, so outsiders or those not of the Athelite faith are not eligible for the position.
Additionally, anyone looking to join the faith should make notice of Cardinal Sulibella's upcoming sermon, to be announced
at a later date. Proselytization will be delivered en masse for those interested in what they hear. I am also hosting recruitment for
new priests and priestesses, for any up-and-coming youths not so interested in bloody conflict.
There is an updated posting of the Church's official Guild notice, which can be found on the nearby
notice boards. Cirrus will also be posting a new Guild notice for the Holy Reliquary, so anyone who is interested in
lorekeeping as an Antiquarian, or the rightful reclamation of His relics as an Inquisitor, shall turn their eager attention to the noticeboard
in anticipation of such a posting in the near future.

Finally, I am putting out a request to all of you. I am looking for artificers and priests for a project I'd like to
start working on. This isn't exclusive Atheleon, or even to the Athelite faith, but it will be exclusive to people who will not
stab me to death in my sleep. Please send a letter or find me directly if you find yourself amicable to me being alive, and possess
the requested talents."

"Thank you all for your attendance. That will be all."

- A new Guild post for the Asperan Church can be found from me.
- A Guild post for the Holy Reliquary will be posted in the next few days by Slug Slob.
- I am trying to start work on a Wonder. More details can be found ICly.
- It's safe to assume that this speech was offered by couriers in pamphlet format to any nation not hostile with Atheleon.