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-=-=-=-=-=- Ramiel would receive the missive, eyeing over Philip's words closely. He would crack a faint smile from beneath his mask, learning that others have began to open their eyes to the corruption of the current Church. "The Reformation in the East stands behind these word. No true Devout of God Almighty can proclaim these to be false. Nigh is the end for those have turned the once Holy Church into a tool for manipulation. The time for soft spoken words has ended. As Good Owyn Crusaded for seven days and seven nights, so shall to vanquish the Great Deceiver. REFORM!" The man would then rise to his feet, raising the missive before his fellow Reformationists. "Reform!" He would shout loudly to the crowd. The people began to cheer, egging on the fanatical chanting. -=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-

○••••••••••••••••••••••••○◘○••••••••••••••••••••••••○ ○••••••••••••••••••••••••○◘○••••••••••••••••••••••••○ "Elves maintain their heathen faiths or choose to remain atheistic; they also desecrate GOD’s Virtue through their tendency to act in incomprehensibly lustful ways. This decay in morality cannot be tolerated" - The Owynist Rite, Section VI: Core Owynist Beliefs ✦•···············•✦•···············•✦ "And Vargentgotz calls forth three deceivers in the guise of messengers, with wings of cold fire." - Scroll of Auspise, Line 9 ○••••••••••••••••••••••••○◘○••••••••••••••••••••••••○ By now word of the Hohkmat's immolation has spread far and wide. A tragedy purported by the Justiciar of Justice so we are told. Once more, the powers that control the realm tell us what we should believe after they have destroyed laid waste to their enemies. Raguel condemns a City to a most gruesome death. Men, women, and children alike were all set ablaze indiscriminately. Never once did the Aengul care to spare the lives of the devout and innocents who looked to the Heavens for hope. First this so called "Aengul of Justice" inspires the ambitious Pontiff to declare Crusade against his fellow Canonist. Now he has ended generations of Canonists with the snap of his fingers. At what point do the good people begin to question these heinous acts. The Scroll of Auspice has warned us of the coming of the Great Deceivers. "10. They are called Justice, Glory, and Reward.". What coincidence that the Aengul who ascended through acts of violence claims a title foretold to be that of a Great Deceiver. "37. Last, Justice treads the world upon a steed of soot, and he is uncovered, and goes forth to spill blood. 38. And the citadel gives way to the battlefield, and there is left no refuge, and men are slain. 39. So finally Iblees’ guise is uncovered..". Yet another curious line from the Scrolls which warn us that Justice the Deciever shall ride upon a steed of soot. Witnesses to the Hohkmat razing state that has the City bellowed with smoke, those who looked to the skies saw images of Raguel riding through atop the soot and smoke. I can go on for days, citing the Scroll of Auspise, however I know in my heart that all good Canonists of the Realm know that I speak the truth. The time for words has passed. I can no longer stand idle as my beloved Church has been bastardized by an Adunian Pontiff, inspired by a Great Deceivers, subverts our beautiful faith. Thus, I declare a separation! With this missive I prose the "The Three Thesis of the Ramielian Reformation". ✦•···············•✦•···············•✦ 1. The Half-Elf Pontiff gripped with the Sin of Greed and Ambition must vacate his post at once. Faith should be open to all, yet the Pontiff has chosen to hide himself behind tall walls and opulent Keeps which prevent the Common folk from giving worship to God Almighty. His mind and been warped by the influence of the Great Deceiver, causing him to fraternize with apostate Elves and heathen Orcs. It is a most heinous sin that the Pontiff of all people commands legions of Elves and Orcs to slay his fellow Canonists in a wanton Crusade. 2. The Church must relinquish all worldly possessions and return to its humble origins. Access to areas of worship must be given to ALL humans of the realm. No longer must one kneel before a King and pledge their lives to a Noble to gain entry to a Church. Tithe shall no longer be forced upon the Commoners! Nae should one be guilted into giving their earnings, whether it be Mina or food, to the Church out of fear. 3. The Alliance with the Orcs and Elves between the Church must be recanted at once. The Owynist Rite has told us that these sub-human creatures can not be trusted! It is a mortal sin to allow their kind to lay siege upon Canonist cities. ✦•···············•✦•···············•✦ ARCHBISHOP OF THE EASTCOAST DIOCESE, Ramiel the Righteous, Speaker of the Faith

Depiction of a free thinker being set upon by blind followers. ________________________________________________________________________________ "Beware the false prophet, which comes to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." ________________________________________________________________________________ A Blind Eye for Me, Not for Thee Any man or woman of the faith knows that Good Owyn crusaded for seven days and seven nights against the most vile servants of Iblees. With this act alone it is clear that the Almighty asks for us to seek salvation by shedding light upon the dark through Holy Crusades. Yet many hesitate to answer the High Pontiff's call to arms in the Robertine Crusade, an opportunity to prove one's faith and find salvation. A most peculiar phenomenon. Wild claims that the Halflings lurk in their dwellings, designing schemes of ambition which would see the realm torn asunder have been levied against them. Perhaps there is truth to these words. However one can not help but take note of the grotesque hypocrisy of this accusation. Let us for a moment peer into the dealings of those who accuse the Halflings of negligent inaction and insidious corruption. The Rite of Canonism proclaims that the Owynist should weary of both the Elves, for they are heathens with few exceptions, and the sons of Krug, infamous for being their low intelligence and violent tendencies. History has shown that Good Owyn's warnings about these sub-human races were rooted in truth. In spite of this warning and well writ history, the Church has been infiltrated by Dark Forces which seek to sow chaos throughout the realm. An Adunian, a most grotesque half-blood of human and Elven descent, commands a Clan of ravenous Orcs to lay waste to a group of peace, unarmed hill dwellers. What madness is this? I shudder at the thought of what the Almighty thinks of just a bastardization of the Church. How far we have fallen to let these non-Humans infiltrate our most sacred Orders. The Rite of Canonism states "they also desecrate GOD’s Virtue through their tendency to act in incomprehensibly lustful ways. This decay in morality cannot be tolerated..." in reference to the Elves. Though the Adunian is half man, it is clear his Elven blood has taken a hold over him. You need only look to the opulent Cathedrals and Churches which have been erected to see that the lust for material possessions have driven the Adunian mad with desire. Unsatisfied with decadent feasts sponsored by the nobles of the realm and the tithes given by the fortunate, he has set his sights on land of the Halflings. To achieve this unjust acquisition of land he turns to his fellow animalistic Orcs, letting them into the cities of Man and granting the free reign to butcher anyone who questions the call to Crusade. True it may be that it was foretold Good Owyn and Krug strike down Iblees together and achieve an alliance between Man and Orc, yet how will razing a meek Halflings house achieve this? The answer is quite simple. It won't. I call upon the followers of Owyn to take a look at the Church and see for yourself that it has fallen from a once shining beacon of salvation accessible to all who wish to be saved and descended into a dark cesspool of sub-human animals that have subverted our faith. Signed, ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

"My memory is hazy, yet I recall that only alleged Women of the Night and those who romanced Orcs were put to the sword. Myself and those devoted to Owyn were spared. Perhaps if they knelt in prayer to Owyn instead of any man with a Mina, their fate would have been different. True too may it be that had the Guards done their duty, all of this could have been avoided. But alas, the men of the City fled..." The man retorted, scampering off down the road as he rubbed his bruises.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=- A man wearing tattered clothes covered in stains and blood would stand atop a soap box at the crossroads to Numendil. He began to preach to anyone that would listen. "Hear ye'! Hear ye'! Tragedy in Numendil! Raiders have set the White City ablaze! Harken my words and dare not travel to Numendil! The City Guards had abandoned their post and sealed the gates on their own citizens. I bore witness to no less than ten women and one child being slain. Most shocking isn't it? Only women and children were slain! Where were the men? Where were the Knight of Numendil! Tragedy! I live to tell this tale only by the grace of Owyn Almighty." The man would step down from his soap box and scurry off. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- "Oh my...This is quite an embarrassing response. I wonder if his Dagger-Eared puppet master and lover wrote that little ballad. To think the mighty Khan has been reduced to an Elven house dog spinning and doing tricks." Loras would palm at his face in second hand embarassment. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A massive flock of ravens can be seen flying all across the Realm, dropping missives on top of anyone and everyone's head. Many are confused, thinking the ravens are relieving their bowels on them. However they are pleasantly surprised to find a missive from Ser Loras instead. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Seeking Trade Partners “Hear ye’, hear ye’! This missive is written on behalf of the great nation of Lorraine.” “I, Ser Loras le Gris the II of Lorraine, extend an olive branch to all the civilized nations of this realm. It is the Lady d’Amaury’s desire to build rapport and establish trade routes with other prospering cities. We are seeking access to mines and market stalls. Those who offer free passage to their mines or waive taxation on their market stalls shall be owed a debt of gratitude from Lorraine. In the near future Lorraine will offer to defend these cities and/or repay these debts off with Minas.” -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Soldiers Wanted – Defend the Peace of the Realm “With the growing tension in the realm, defense is of the most paramount importance. Thus, we are seeking to expand the rank of our levies…” “The Lothringian Levies are paid a handsome wage of five minas per training session and ten minas per patrol which they complete. Additionally, each Saint’s Week a loyal Levy shall be chosen and awarded a bonus of fifteen Minas by the Emerald Beauty of Lorraine, Viscount Ophelie d’Amaury in recognition of their outstanding service.” “Those interested in joining the Lothringian Levies should seek out Armand of Lorraine in order to pledge their oath of loyalty to Knight-Commander Ser Loras II and Viscount Ophelie d’Amaury.” Signed, The Evergreen Knight – Ser Loras the II of Lorraine -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

IN DEFENSE OF THE HALFLINGS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- “It has come to my attention that the peace of the realm has come under duress. As a Lothringian, it is the duty of every denizen of Lorraine to maintain GOD’s peace in the realm. The Orcs have reared their savage heads once more and threatened to destroy the peace of the realm. Dare we be so foolish enough to turn a blind eye to the wanton aggression of the Orcs and forsake the Half-Men, the savage Orcs shall become emboldened and begin encroaching on the realm of Men." "So hear these words: Those above, those below bear witness! Every sword of Lorraine shall cut down an Orc on behalf Half-Men. Every shield in Lorraine shall stand as a bulwark in defense of the Half-Men. We shall not relent. We shall not yield. We shall not rest until we restore the peace to GOD Almighty’s realm.” Signed, The Evergreen Knight – Ser Loras the II of Lorraine -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- "Ave Hounds! I congratulate my dear friend and close ally, Nikolas, and Reynault the Brazen on this most prestigieous, decisive victory. Proud is the realm of men to have such valiant god-fearing, soldiers. Once more you have proved yourselves the bulwark of Oren, shielding the Empire from the most vile cretins of Norland. Those god-foresaken heathens corrupted the once beautiful Lorraine, turning it into cesspool of filth and degeneracy now known as Darrowmere. The crown jewel of the Empire turned into nothing more than a piss pool filled with doddering Helves and Rodents alike. By God Almight - I pray you Hounds put an end to the Norland insurrection and bring peace to the Empire once more. God give you strength. God give you guidance. God bless the Hounds! P.S. I have recieved a missive from a concerned citizen of Norland, stating that the King of Norland shares his chamber with other men. Though we are enemies, I shall pray to God that this sick individual finds salvation...." Signed, Ser Loras of Lorraine -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Ser Loras Lorraine the Last True Knight of Lorraine, happens upon one of the DNN newspapers. He grabs the leaflet, gingerly flipping through the pages and reading its contents carefully. Suddenly he bursts out into laughter reading the ‘Breaking News’. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- “Quite the imagination those Dwarves have. By God – What a sensationalist piece of gibberish. The daft pint-sized Dwed must have been drunk on ale and high on some herb when conjuring up this fantastical ‘Breaking News’ story. I know the Goldhands, quite well actually. I’ve dealt with many of them back in the day of Lorraine’s Great Resurgence. They’re a greedy bunch of hook nosed, palm rubbing gold lovers. That much is true. Murders? Doubt it. Though, let us entertain this sensationalist rubbish for but a moment. What reason would the Goldhands have to kill one of their kin? Surely you could enlighten us as to their motive without compromising this alleged “key witness.” On top of this, the Irongrinders are notorious throughout all of Arcas for taking individuals to court and exploiting the common layman’s lack of knowledge for their own monetary gain. Seems like they’ve targeted the wealthy Goldhand with this propaganda piece in an attempt to steal some their wealth through the courts.... Rather disappointed in DNN. Usually it is the Goldhands who try to subvert nations, yet in this instance it seems the tables have turned.” -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-