Statement on 'The Harrower'

[The Order of the Golden Lion 113]

[!] The following missive has been sent out to varying clusters of Embered, wherever they hid.

 

 

A statement and summary about the meeting on the threat of the Harrower that commenced on  14th The First Seed - 171 SA:

 

Below is a summarized statement on the meeting which occurred, last Saints Day. The call for action and hope was given by The Wayward Wanderer as their last command upon this plane. As written by Ailure of Tolta.

 

The Harrower of the North

In a convened meeting led by Hera, the ominous threat of The Harrower of the North takes center stage. They emphasized the widespread attacks on Norland and Haense by the Harrower's dark forces, expanding the scope to include southern regions like Kaethul. Elena of Joma, a survivor and former captive, shares firsthand experiences of the Harrower's control through a sigil on victims' backs, facilitating mental and bodily manipulation.

 

Some of the names of individuals who willingly followed the Harrower, notably Thalien, and Vulla. Elena of Joma, recalled the meetings that she had met these individuals recount their attempts to entice and taunt prisoners in captivity. There was a discussion on the idea of purging and ideas of alternative methods such as a spirit walk for removing the cursed sigil yet comes at the risk of death. Another suggested that Vulla's claimed to have eliminated her mark by draining a significant amount of blood.

 

The status of Vulla's sigil removal remains uncertain, though she is permitted to roam Celia'nor. The sigil's appearance is described by Hera as a hand with an eye at its centre. 

 

Perceived Mark of the Harrower

 

The Harrower’s Nature:

There is a shared suspicion about the Harrower summoning shadowy generals, indicating a potential connection between their appearance and the damage inflicted on the entity. There is a perceived possibility of the Harrower being a spirit. It is further believed the Harrower's influence on the material plane occurs through banners, acting as metaphysical eyes and shrines for the entity. There was an emphasis on the Harrower's aversion to light and flame, suggesting potential weaknesses to exploit such as alchemy.

 

Banner Significance:

The gathering discussed the presence of banners in various directions and within the camps, theorizing that destroying them could weaken the Harrower. Hera suggested that the banners and the marks on cursed individuals may serve as both shrines and sacrifices, amplifying the Harrower's power.

 

Demonic Influence:

There was an introduced possibility of the Harrower being a demon, drawing parallels between the entity and what Elarhil of Ithnain experienced in the realm of Karkosa. In turn, bringing up how the marks differed from what they knew. The discussion delved into blood rituals, contracts, and branded marks, indicating a connection between the Harrower and demonic entities.

 

Discussion of decided action:

The gathering proposed various countermeasures to each other, including testing the effectiveness of magic on banners and cursed individuals. The discussion on the destruction of the banners became a part as well on the purging of the marks, and forming alliances with shamans was identified as a potential strategy.

 

The Decided Action

Hera & The Wayward Wander outline a plan to test and gather information on Harrower's banners, aiming to capture a cursed individual for a potential cure.

Shaman meeting to be called by Hera to gather forces.

Concerns were raised about the inability to touch banners; and suggestions of using constructs or automatons for transportation.

Caution emphasized due to unknown consequences; Ailure of Tolta proposes testing the banners in isolated locations to avoid expanding Harrower's influence.

The Wayward Wanderer calls for increased patrols, teamwork, and resource sharing among chapters.

The use of Alchemy was discussed for countering undead and shadow teleportation.

 

As outlined by The Wayward Wanderer patrols shall be increased as there has been an urgent need for such. Yet it should be noted once more that none should go alone to conduct such a task. As due to the risks of being attacked while on such are higher than ever which means that you should at minimum attend to such in groups of 2 - 3 from now on. If you are interested in partaking or organising a patrol, please contact Amelia of Ahed

 

For a full detailed copy of the transcriptions of the meeting, such will be delivered to the chapters and those interested - Please contact Bolvar of Joma if you wish for a copy.

 

Unity is Salvation,

Salvation is our Liturgy.

 

Edited March 11 by The Order of the Golden Lion

[Sarven 1715]

Forwards flew the banners of black,

Undaunted by would-be crusaders,

For blood was to be shed

Bounties, collected...

[Carson 936]

Solheim sends a letter requesting a longer transcript! @DrakeHaze

[UniBearse 725]

Luthien felt a bit upset that she was not around when they conducted their investigation, but in time she will find out more of the Harrower and finally be able to exact her revenge.

[TeawithFrisket 2634]

"I will finish the job dear sister. . ." Ember seemed to ride on back to the shaman lodge

[Elennanore 2775]

"Kill Paladins," said Ellenore.

[Caedis 425]

Kaethul's Commander of the Northern Offensive, Anatoliy, dripped in fresh crimson from slaughtering more swathes of Thralls, looks out across the blistering cold landscape of the North.

"Wonder when the Paladins will arrive to help.." He mused. His keen, bloodthirsty gaze became drawn to the sight of a lone, shadowy figure in the hills above. He raised his weapon towards the figure, revealing a wicked grin.

"PALADINS OR NOT, I'LL MAKE YE' REGRET MARKING ME, FUCKER! DEATH TO THE HARROWER!"

 

 

Dainn relaxes on the beaches of the south, his body sprawled out on the dusty sands, accepting the warm sun on his fiery ginger hair.

"Sure do 'ope those pala'ins win. Feckin' 'ated bein' that 'arrower's *****." He paused. ". .Wai', the pala'ins won' kill meh too, aye?"