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Rhorgvar read over the missive with a stern expression, nodding slowly as he processes the words. A smile spreads across his face as he mutters, “Aye, dis beh de trut' uv eht.” He crumples the parchment slightly, gripping it firmly. “Haense s'ould step asoide ahnd leht us khazadmar 'andle dis... as true friends would.”

Vincenzo read over the missive while sitting on a ledge, a cigar held between his fingers. As he finished reading, he rolled his eyes. "Typical," he muttered, a hint of disdain in his voice. "What can you expect from elves... always scheming to gain power." He paused, taking a slow drag from his cigar, the smoke curling around him. "GOD watches all, and soon they will feel His wrath." His tone was firm, carrying a sense of conviction as he let the missive drop to the ground beside him.

This Grudge has been resolved.

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to address the recent missive concerning the supposed actions and intentions attributed to me. The accusations laid out are not only false but also reflect a blatant attempt by Holy Ser Whitewood-MacSkaul to misrepresent the facts and avoid accountability for his own actions. Firstly, the claim that I attempted to attack a child in a tavern is entirely unfounded. I have always upheld the values of honor and integrity, and such accusations are a gross mischaracterization. Mirt, while indeed small, is not as innocent as portrayed. This goblin previously tried to rob me of my goods. As any merchant would, I defended my property and livelihood against such theft. The missive's assertion that I offered 300 mina for Mirt's assassination is a complete fabrication. My grievance with Mirt was never about taking lives but rather about addressing the wrongs done to me. I requested either a public apology from Mirt for her attempt to rob me or a compensation of 1000 mina. These are reasonable demands for restitution, not an assassination plot. Which can be found within the Book of Grudges. Furthermore, I have witnesses who can attest to the truth of the events in question. Two elves of the grove and a fellow dwarf—one with striking red hair and a green eye—observed the encounter and can provide a truthful account of the situation. Their testimonies will confirm that Holy Ser Whitewood-MacSkaul's narrative is a distortion of the facts. The claim that Holy Ser Whitewood-MacSkaul's actions were motivated by a desire for justice is misleading. His attempt to lure me into a confrontation and fabricate charges demonstrates his true intent. The so-called “proof” of my alleged crime—a lock of goblin hair—was nothing more than a ruse to justify his own aggressive and deceitful actions. Furthermore, the account of our encounter is a distortion of the truth. Whitewood-MacSkaul drew his weapon first, prompting my defensive reaction. His subsequent insults and provocations were a direct result of his own aggressive and unwarranted behavior. It is clear that Holy Ser Whitewood-MacSkaul is not a defender of the innocent but rather an advocate for those who seek to exploit and take from others. His actions and the false accusations he has levied against me are a testament to this fact. I urge all to see through this deceitful ploy and recognize it for what it truly is—an attempt to deflect blame and avoid facing the consequences of his own actions. I stand ready to address any legitimate concerns with transparency and truth, but these baseless allegations will not go unchallenged. ᚱᚺᛟᚱᚷᚹᚨᚱ ᛞᚹᛖᚾᚷᛟᛏᚲᚨᛞᚨᚾ ᚨᛉᚹᛃᚱᛏᚱᚢᛗᛗ Iron Baron of Urguan

Date: 18th of Arkon'geron, 190, Second Era Urgent Call for Justice and Unity ᚺᚨᛏᛏᚱ ᛒᛃᛟᛏᚺᚨ ᛃᛟᛏᚺ ᚹᛖᚾᚷᚱᛃᚾ ᚾᚨᚱ ᛏᚨᛉᚨᚱᚨᚲ To the Esteemed Citizens of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Today, I bring before you a matter of grave concern and pressing urgency that demands our collective attention and action. On the 18th of Arkon'geron, while I was peacefully going about my business in the lower halls of Kal'Kadrelaz, I encountered a most alarming and provocative incident. I was approached by Holy Ser Lug Whitewood-Macskaul, the Grandmaster of the Holy Order of Saint Jude and personal guardsman to the Vicar of the Umri faith. To my dismay, he addressed me with the term 'alfman,' a sign of his disrespect, and demanded that I follow him. When I rightfully refused his command, Ser Lug escalated the situation by drawing his axe and threatening my life and my livelihood. He accused me of crimes within Canondom and ominously declared that if I were to be seen outside the walls of Urguan, he would hunt me down and behead me. This distressing encounter was witnessed by two elves of the grove and a fellow dwed with striking red hair and a bright green eye. In response to Ser Lug’s aggression, I was compelled to draw my Warhammer in self-defense. Despite his menacing behavior and unfounded accusations that we dwedmar align with Khorvad, Ser Lug ultimately sheathed his weapon and left, hurling further insults as he departed. Before leaving, he left behind a disturbing token—a lock of goblin hair—whose meaning remains unclear but may signify a threat or an affront. If Ser Lug is capable of such open hostility and threats, one must wonder how many others have suffered similar injustices at his hands. This act of aggression is not only an insult to me but to all dwedmar. It is an affront to our honor and a challenge to our unity. As sons and daughters of Urguan, we must stand together to address this transgression. We cannot allow such disrespect and threats to go unanswered. I urge the leadership of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and Da Kirkja Dverga to take swift and decisive action. We must bring Ser Lug Whitewood-Macskaul before our court to answer for his actions and reaffirm our commitment to justice. Let this be a testament to our unity and resolve. We are stronger together, and it is through our collective strength and honor that we will ensure the safety and dignity of our people. Let us rise to this challenge and demonstrate that we will not be intimidated or divided. For the honor of Urguan and the unity of our people, ᚱᚺᛟᚱᚷᚹᚨᚱ ᛞᚹᛖᚾᚷᛟᛏᚲᚨᛞᚨᚾ ᚨᛉᚹᛃᚱᛏᚱᚢᛗᛗ, Iron Baron of Urguan

Rhorgvar Frostbeard stood before the Obsidian Throne yelling out, "Narvok oz Sigrun, Narvok oz da Brathmordakin!"

Blessed Gerard greets Cardinal Rhys within the seven skies, "It is bon to see you again, mon ami!"

The Wronged: Rhorgvar Frostbeard The Assailant: Mirt, Viviana Vilac, Irena Amaya Valkonen The Wrong: Defending a goblin thief known as Mirt who tried robbing Rhorgvar three stone weeks back, then calling upon the guard to remove Rhorgvar from the city for doing nothing wrong. Being racist against dwarfish kind. Date of Wrongdoing: 16th of The Amber's Cold, 189. Terms of Settlement: The Issuing of a Public Apology or the payment of one thousand minas to Rhorgvar Frostbeard.

Blessed Gerard gave Frantzisko a thumbs up from heaven.

Dressed in robes of vibrant red and white, adorned with the symbol of the Lorraine at its forefront, Blessed Gerard walked forward, his heart brimming with anticipation as he approached the gates. The light ahead shimmered with a divine presence, and as he crossed himself in reverence, his eyes fell upon the radiant figure of the Aengul of Justice. Yet, what stirred within him were tears—not of sorrow, but of profound joy—as he beheld the sight that awaited him beyond. There, standing before him, was none other than his brother in arms, Brandt, now reunited in the splendor of paradise. "Bienvenue, Brandt," Gerard's voice carried a mix of relief and elation, his eyes reflecting the purest of emotions. "Bienvenue to paradise."

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A second bounty was made, completely in braille.

On the 11th of Kyrr'bjotha, 187, I traveled to the Kingdom of Celia'nor as part of my routine to sell my exquisite dwedmar jewelry. While engaging a newcomer in conversation to showcase my wares, I noticed a redheaded human observing me from a distance. Initially, I chose to ignore this individual, focusing instead on my business. As I made my way towards the square, I realized the same redheaded human was still following me. Determined to address this suspicious behavior, I approached the individual and began questioning their motives. The stalker appeared very awkward and repeatedly attempted to evade my questions. After some persistence, the individual finally identified themselves as Mary of Norland. At this point, another dwarf, whom I had not met before, joined me. It was reassuring to have an ally in this situation. The unknown dwarf remarked that those who avoid questions often carry curses. With this in mind, I requested that Mary extend her arm so I could perform a darkspawn test. Mary vehemently refused any testing, leading me to conclude that her intentions were far from benign. I suspected she was stalking me, possibly not to rob or gather information, but rather to consider me as a potential target for more sinister purposes. I borrowed an aurum pickaxe from the fellow dwarf and attempted to subdue Mary, whom I believed to be a spawn of Khorvad. Despite my efforts, Mary's reflexes were sharp, and she managed to escape. However, Mary should be aware that dwarves do not forget, especially when dealing with those aligned with Khorvad. In response to this incident, I am placing a bounty of 250 minas for anyone who can bring me the head of Mary of Norland. She has orange hair, green eyes, pale skin, was seen wearing a blue tunic with a metal gauntlet on her right arm. [!] A Drawing of Mary of Norland will be attached the bounty Signed, ᚱᚺᛟᚱᚷᚹᚨᚱ ᚨᛉᚹᛃᚱᛏᚱᚢᛗᛗ Son of Dwengot, Son of Grungot, Son of Kerwyr, Son of Rhewen, Son of Karl, Son of Drakk, Son of Ulrah, Son of Urguan

Rhorgvar Frostbeard would yell out, "Narvok oz Ulfar, Narvok oz Urguan!"

Blessed Gerard would wait upon the gates with open arms. "It is bon to see you again, Jean d'Auan!"

Blessed Gerard traces the Lorraine.

Udo's drawing captured the chaotic scene with rough lines and hastily sketched figures. The knights were depicted with exaggerated armor, towering over him menacingly, while the monk's figure was drawn with a sinister aura, his hands reaching out to pull away Udo's belongings. The expressions on the faces of the characters conveyed Udo's feelings of fear, frustration and helplessness, each stroke of the pen expressing the turmoil he felt during the encounter. Despise the simplicity of the drawing, the emotion behind it was palpable, telling a story of injustice and harsh that Udo had endured. The note scrawled beneath the drawing was written in a clumsy hand, the grammar flawed. It read: To all who it may concern, Up there is simple drawing, show bad things happen to me in Haense. You see three Order men: one hitting beggar—me; another laughing at my pain; last one steal my coins. I come to Haense with hope, just ask if someone can spare change. Instead of kind heart, I meet with hard fist by blonde hair knight. This man, I see before but not know, he say I pretend to be soldier, say I no fight in coalition. He young, he not know our old wars, what we veteran suffer. He break my nose, say I lie about valor. While I down from hit, BSK man come—same one cut my arm before. He put cactus green on me, then make me pay 40 minas, say it ‘let off’ fee. Where God? Where justice? Not in Haense, where bad men free and poor ones trampled. No one punish the blonde knight, he still free. I write this ask, to all who love justice. I want payback for wrong done to me. Let not these evil deeds be ignored. Hope this letter reach someone who can and will make right the bad done to an old soldier, just out of luck. In hope for justice, Udo Bettler

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☨ ℭ𝔬𝔡𝔢𝔵 𝔬𝔣 𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔶 ☨ This book has been made to keep track of each person who has been darkspawn tested by the Holy Order of Saint Jude. Keep in mind that results may change over time, and is recommended to redo test every two years. 1. Esmeray Luceran Race: Farfolk Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 21. Naya Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 41. Aerith Maelstorm Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Vortice Result: Negative 61. Lavette Volkov Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 81. Masroh’Lak Race: Orc Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative 2. Damon Carrion Race: Cursed Child (Kill on Sight) Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 22. Hael Race: Elf Gender: N/A Nation: Kaethul & Lurin Result: Negative 42. Charlotte Race: Wood Elf Gender: Female Nation: Vortice Result: Negative 62. Artyom Volkov Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 82. Caius Mareno Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 3. Maria Denondado Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: Hyspia Result: Negative 23. Dainn Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 43. Ukramzo’Raguk Race: Orc Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative 63. Arthur Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 83. Oracle Walsh Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 4. Alith Uradir Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 24. Juniper Rose Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative (However confirmed Voidstalker) 44. Liriel Race: Wood Elf Gender: Female Nation: Nevaelhen Result: Negative 64. Nataliya Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: Haense Result: Negative 84. Briar Arthalion Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 5. Kimchi Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 25. Ren (Kyrell) Race: Wood Elf Gender: Male Nation: Sakuragakure Result: Negative 45. Siru Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: Norland Result: Positive (Confirmed Warlock) 65. Father Silas Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 85. Father Alexios Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Adria Result: Negative 6. Averwyn Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 26. Valrien Race: Dark Elf Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 46. Cerrick of Khamees Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: Vikela (Paladin) Result: Negative 66. Viktoria af Brasca Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: Adria Result: Negative 86. Raphaiel De Weit Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 7. Sir Rurik Brezwyck Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 27. Gundanat’Vuhk Race: Orc Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative 47. Theo Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: Nevaelhen Result: Negative 67. Sister Angelica Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 87. Hacket Hemoss Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 8. Viviana Ximena Vilac Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 28. Romeroh Race: Orc Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative 48. Ariane Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Norland Result: Negative 68. Tahorran Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 88. Chono Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 9. Caelia de Lyons Race: Heartlander Gender: Female Nation: Balian Result: Negative 29. Thana Race: Cursed Child (Kill on Sight) Gender: Female Nation: Amathine Result: Negative 49. Laelia Drakon Race: Snow Elf Gender: Female Nation: Norland Result: Negative 69. Sa’vi Race: Kha’pantera Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 89. Jeanne Seregon Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 10. Seth Calith Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 30. Ar-Malna Race: Wood Elf Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 50. Ryvel Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: Vikela (Paladin) Result: Negative 70. Victor Van Harker Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 90. Sir Ethan Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Adria Result: Negative 11. Illuvatar Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 31. Pheonix Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 51. 'Darkstone' Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: Nevaelhen Result: Negative 71. Julianne Goode Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 91. Raina Charlotte Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 12. Li Race: Dark Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 32. Thalien Wynasul Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: Celia’nor Result: Negative 52. Aganar Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: Urguan Result: Negative 72. Aleksandr Volkov Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 92. Jonathan O’Cool Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 13. Siru Race: Dark Elf Gender: Female Nation: Haense Result: Ran from testing, still out there 33. Lorandil Sindarin Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: Haelu’nor Result: Negative 53. Nalara Race: Wood Elf Gender: Female Nation: Amathine Result: Negative 73. Yera Silveira Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 93. Mechpriest Adeptus Race: N/A Gender: N/A Nation: Haense Result: Negative 14. Elena of Joma Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: Lurin Result: Negative 34. Midas von Athri’on Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: Haelu’nor Result: Negative 54. Adya Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Nomad (Petra) Result: Negative 74. Zrorrab Grendrurg Race: Goblin Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative 94. Deia Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Haense Result: Negative 15. Amara Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 35. Wyn Race: Adunian Gender: Female Nation: Aaun Result: Negative 55. Arakawa Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Hohkmat Result: Negative 75. Eldi Race: Dark Dwarf Gender: Male Nation: Urguan Result: Negative 16. Hecate Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 36. Natalie Race: Elf Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 56. Ariselle Race: High Elf Gender: Female Nation: Ravenswood Result: Negative 76. Adriel Race: Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 17. Thorim Stoutheart Race: Dwarf Gender: Male Nation: Urguan Result: Negative 37. Obok Metaldrinks Race: Dwarf Gender: Male Nation: Haelu’nor Result: Negative 57. Feydrid Thorne Race: Highlander Gender: Male Nation: Aaun Result: Negative 77. Mimmo Esposito Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 18. Farisbarii Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Hohkmat Result: Negative 38. Lukrecja (Lucy) Race: Cursed Child (Kill on Sight) Gender: Female Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 58. Lothar Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Numendil (St. Emma) Result: Negative 78. Kelton Thorne Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 19. Athri’annyer Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 39. Otellia Maiheiuh Race: Dark Elf Gender: Female Nation: Ravenswood Result: Negative 59. Daija Race: Human Gender: Female Nation: N/A Result: Negative 79. Brunaulf Fendwyr Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 20. Syd Race: Human Gender: Male Nation: Kaethul Result: Negative 40. Yojaiyum Race: Farfolk Gender: Male Nation: Telentine Result: Negative 60. Father Nerium Race: High Elf Gender: Male Nation: N/A Result: Negative 80. Azgal Race: Orc Gender: Male Nation: Krugmar Result: Negative

Holy Ser Gerard gives a thumbs up from Heaven

We're in good hands.

Udo successfully pickpockets someone, but as he does, he overhears them discussing the missive, He mutters to himself, "Them devils ain't the real devils. The devils are them who don't drop a few minas in poor Udo's palm. Udo's just a broken ol' solider, lookin' after me blind daughter."

Udo glanced at the missive, unable to comprehend the words on the page. Instead, he took it and decided to repurpose it as fire fuel to warm his socks.

Holy Ser Gerard would approve this message from Heaven!

Watery sun cracked past the hand of Horen and spilled into Whitespire, where it cast the city into a paradoxical warm glow. There—beneath the fountain of a good king, desecrating and perverting his revered name—a battle waged between. A son watched, wide eyed and terrified, as the splitting sound of a mace cleaved through his father’s flesh. Gerard had thought he might’ve lived when a javelin embedded deep in his leg, but with each limb lost the grim realization dawned deeper. Blood spurted uselessly as the sight of his own severed hand flopped against stained cobblestones. Gore had never churned his gut but as he watched the ground grow bloody and filled with splattered viscera the knight felt sick. Sweat pooled beneath his helm, his breath was labored. The last time he had spoken to Aurelia they had argued. Would she remember him like that? Angry, violent. Arnaud was watching him now, would he see his father as weak? He croaked, “GOD, Order of Saint Jude, Family, Aurelia.” and there was so little strength left in him. THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GERARD WHITEWOOD-OUVRIER Declaration I, Gerard Whitewood-Ouvrier, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby declare and publish this as my Last Will and Testament. I appoint High Pontiff Caius Primus as the executor of this will. Disposition of Property and Assets I give, devise, and bequeath all my property, both real and personal, of whatever kind and wherever situated, as follows: To the first of my beneficiaries, Aurelia Whitewood, my wife, I leave to you my blessed cross of Lorraine, wedding band, opera books, and half of my minas. To the second of my beneficiaries, Arnauld Sterling Whitewood, Adeline Gerard Whitewood, Anette Amyas Whitewood, Angelique Whitewood, my children, I leave to you all of my horses, dogs, and plushies of OSJ. To the third of beneficiaries, Whoever shall become the next Grandmaster of the OSJ, I leave to you some of my weapons, that being, Crusader’s Edge, lumière de dieu, Ser halston’s Pole Mace, Vindicta Vintutas. And I leave you half of my minas for the future of the Order. To the fourth of beneficiaries, Canonius, my brother in arms, I leave you my Codex of Purity, and my Aurum dagger, Bord Diven. May it serve you well in testing for dark spawn. To the fifth of beneficiaries, Caius Primus, my brother under GOD, I give you my two handed longsword, Sword of The Pure Hearted, my reports, and letters all of which expel the truth. To the sixth of beneficiaries, Frantzisko Cardinal Albarosa, my dearest friend, I leave to you The Poem, and twenty years worth of Crab feed. To the seventh of beneficiaries, Bronwyn d’Formidon, my old friend, I leave you my friendship bracelet, how it brought me much joy when received. To the Eighth of beneficiaries, Mother Alrisha, my jolly friend, I leave to you all of my Holy Lemons. To the Eighth of beneficiaries, Cardinal Mattia, my friend and justice seeker, I give you all of my alcohol. To the Ninth of beneficiaries, Cardinal Callahan, my mentor, I give you all of my Kosher food, for I understand the struggle of finding any. To the Tenth of beneficiaries, The Bucket Knight, my most trusted Augur, I leave to you all of my herbs ever collected and my map of the locations of each herb, may you use this to help heal GOD's faithful. Disposition of Remains I direct that my remains be cremated in the Ownyst Rite and be placed in the crypts beneath Ownysberg. Any funerary proceedings that should occur are requested to be held in the Apostolic City. [OOC: The Funeral will be held tomorrow 4/12/24, 6PM EST at the Cathedral of the Exalted in the Holy See]