People of Lower Sanctuary,
You have been placed in a pivotal position. You stand now, ready to fully assert your independence, and for the first time truly live your lives separately from your Upper cousins. Thus far, things have lurched forward, with some hesitation. Such is to be expected. You have been put into a truly frightening, and overwhelming position.
The time has come for you to step into the darkness. Many speak of the oppressing shadows which surround your fair settlement with apprehension, fear, or even outright hatred. Let it be not so, Citizens! Do not fear the darkness that surrounds you. Embrace it. Let it be your protection, against your enemies.
I have come to offer you something which I know you desire. Security. There is a way to make your independent lives stable, Citizens, and it is as easy as asking. The Great Shadow does not ask for so much as the Tyrant Bhast did. He does not live a decadent life of exploitation, as so many of Upper do. He does not wish to exploit you, or enslave you. All he seeks is to foster your civilization. He sees in your town a great potential. He is not looking to profit, or to exploit. He is looking to learn, and to teach. Above all, he is looking to protect.
The Illustrious Serpent wishes to aid Lower Sanctuary, as it begins it's journey of preservation in this hostile environment. He, and his followers, are here to aid you in your struggles, revel in your triumphs, and commiserate in your pitfalls. We are here to be Brothers. We are here to be neighbors. And most of all, we are here to show the benevolent aid which The Great Shadow has to offer to all who seek him.
Contact Elijah at the Shadow Tribe Embassy, if you have questions, or wish to know more of the great power of The Illustrious Serpent. Through him, all will find safety, prosperity, and a life of meaning.
Let the Shadows be your Guardian, Citizens.