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Ches 17th Yr 153

Etorix Speaks His Will

Hear this, people of Sanctuary. Hark to the words and whims of Etorix, the Great Shadow Death.

The Great Shadow Death has watched recent events with concern. He noted the growth in power and wealth his patronage allowed Sanctuary City to enjoy in recent years. He saw the irresponsible festering of hatred and disrespect in the hearts of those He acted as protector and provider for, culminating in the feeble attempt on His life a tenday ago. On the verge of forsaking the entire city, as a father might expel an unloving, hurtful, unruly teenage son from his home, he was approached by House Montezzi, who offered Him the praise and respect His station in the world as a God warrants, and thereby did He grant them and their subjects His protection. Even so, the conniving and dismally foolish Spellguard still unleashed their grotesque monster, slaying his new devotees with the daring of the mad and desperate.

The patience of Etorix wears thin. There will be an end to the impudence, the audaciousness, the effrontery. Lesser beings will respect His desires and defer to His requests. Lesser beings will learn their place, and honor Him with their awe and adulation as only mortals can a God.

- The Canal Port is now to be considered by all as the domain of the Illustrious Serpent.

- The Sanctuary City shall accept the demand of reparations for their uncouth act of war on an ally of the Illustrious Serpent.

- Pyotr Ignatiev is now to be known by all as an Apostle of Etorix, his honored Disciple, Governor of the Canal Port and Ambassador to the City of Sanctuary. He is to be shown the recognition and deference such a position merits, and is not to be harmed upon risk of Etorix' ire.

- The Temple of Hoar in Lower is to be considered by all as property of the Illustrious Serpent. It will be consecrated as a Temple to Him where all can worship His hallowed name.

This is the Will of Etorix, and it is not to be defied.

The City must set itself along the path of appeasement, forsaking the cheek and contempt it has shown the Illustrious Serpent in the past. To do any less is to tempt ruin.

Ambassador Ignatiev

The Council has long sought diplomatic solutions to retain our favored patron, the Great Shadow Death. We've recently agreed to meet many of their demands and move past the state of affairs that a few rebellious citizens created. Know that they in no way represented the government of Sanctuary, or the will of their people. Any further requests set forth by Etorix or the Shadow Tribe shall be given the upmost consideration by our governing body.

However, until a treaty is set in place, we'd like to remind those in the lower wards that they remain in a state of war with our Government. This is a war Pyotr Ignatiev himself created by violating the terms of the Peace Accord. Any suggestion that we caused this state of war is false, though we plan to finish it through whatever means are at our disposal.

Perhaps instead of making demands of us, whatever remains of the Lower authority should offer diplomatic solutions or risk loosing any chance at autonomy. Thank you for your time.

-Ambassador Rook

A small note is left.

These are not demands made by the Lower Ward.

These are demands from mouth of the Great Shadow Death himself.

Cease prattling, and view with awe!

-SNOUT

Citizens and Snout,

Until proof is offered connecting the city of Sanctuary to any attack, I'm afraid there is little to be done about this. So far, the mere fact that an unintelligent beast fled to an old warehouse occupied by animatrons is simply circumstantial and coincidental at best. As far as I am aware, the particular models of animatron mentioned were already discontinued for Spellguard use due lack of safety in regulating them. I see no reason to believe that they were not simply abandoned in this warehouse during the hasty evacuation.

I've taken it upon myself to hear any allegations into the inquiry of this so called connection between the spider attack and the Spellguard. Citizens should feel free to approach me with any hard evidence they have and I promise that if a connection is there, the appropriate measures will be taken.

In regards to these demands, The Great Shadow Death will be happy to learn that they were already being considered, before they were even brought to our attention. The council has been eager to find ways to heal the wounds between our two great peoples. Having full authority in the Ward reestablished through Ignatiev's dissolution of the Peace Accord, discussion of its future is often on our minds and debate. Rest assured, something will be decided upon that will prove Upper's commitment to relations with the Shadow Tribe far greater then anything Montezzi was able to offer.

Thank you, -Ambassador Rook

Sanctuary,

Let it be known that diplomatic progress has been made that will soon cement the alliance between the Shadow Tribe and our city. Furthermore, changes are brewing that will likely suprise and please you all. As always, I promise to keep you posted.

-Ambassador Rook