BURDEN OF FORESIGHT

[The Media Wizard 2958]

 

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To the former denizens of the Ebonwood — 

 

The news of your realm's disbandment was sudden. I write this short missive to achieve one purpose: to explain.

 

The Ebonwood was in great danger. Minuvas Melphestaus' self-anointment to "Speaker of Malin" soured the moods of elves across Almaris. In an attempt to silence him, assassins of Elvendom were sent to butcher my close friend. The rage I felt for this kinslaying was only surpassed by one other thing: duty. The Ebonwood cannot defend itself. When Oren rallied its banners, only two of us stood against the dwarves. At the conclusion of the Orenian Civil War, the woodlands would have garnered wrath and ire from both Oren and the other elven nations. Soon, the Ebonwood would be at war without an army willing to defend it or councilors willing to lead it.

 

And so, I disbanded it. You may think it cruel or unjustified, but the alternative was utter annihilation. I pray you all see that some day. For now, take pride in what once was; find peace in the lands beyond the Ebonwood. Aspects guide you all.

 

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Amaesil Vuln'miruel, Prince of Celia'nor and Estelaurir of Elvenkind

Priest of Amaethon, Templar of Courage and the Oak Druid

[Pancho 4197]

Prince Kosher Daesmon would read his father in-law's missive, nodding. "Sorry it had to be him, but better than the entire people."

[TwistedFries 550]

"They thought to silence him by sending assassins? From the Elvendom? My Aspects, things just keep getting more and more chaotic. I think I should pay a visit to some old friends and family soon enough." The man turned his head to look out of the window of the horse-drawn carriage. It appeared he would have been accompanied by his sister as they traveled along the eastern path, making their way to the Kingdom of Oren.