Meet Lancaeriel the elf

This 6′ tall elf is  long limbed, with delicate, expressive hands. Sable hair past her shoulders is often tied in intricate braids and decorated with gems, shells and beads. Large, daring, cobalt eyes peer intently at anyone approaching. Her voice is smokey, with a silvery laugh. She smells of a glistening, moonlit night along a coastal waterfront.

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Mercadia

In light of the split with Blackwatch and military defections to Valgaris, Mercadia seems to be attempting to foster peace between the other human nations. With the Mercadian throne remaining unclaimed, the current leadership has begun to make subtle but noticeable changes to the government. Noble titles are missing from a current list of government and military positions. A system has been put in place for the council to continue, by election, should no monarch arise. There is rumor of a new place of worship coming for those of Kinarugian and Kamalinian faith. Additionally, the castle remains empty except for guardsmen but there is rumor that a large scale project will soon be underway involving the building that has so long stood as home of the Mercadian government.

Blackwatch

Much has changed in Blackwatch as of late; turbulent as the Kingdom of Mercadia has been. With the untimely death of Queen Adele, the northern Duchy of Blackwatch has declared their independence and made several changes to their government. With independence, an era of change is occurring, and the newly appointed Chancellor of State, Helena Pembrooke has announced the coming coronation of Talon de Thari and Kathryn de Thari as King and Queen respectively. The newly minted country of Blackwatch is governed by their coming monarchs, as well as a body of state named the Curia Regis, and it is rumoured that the Kingdom is searching for able-bodied troops to bolster their ranks and administration. The Kingdom’s claim of independence was received well by Mercadian Steward Grant Jackson, and the two factions remain friendly.

Event Spotlight

Several posters are hung around Oakvale’s public buildings. Blackwatch couriers, bearing the colors and uniform of their sworn kingdom, are sent far across the lands to hand deliver carefully written and sealed invitations to various heads of state.

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In the shivering, harsh and deceptively bone chilling Duchy of Blackwatch, much has changed. The weather has not. The raw, biting lands of forever winter remains cold, the northern part of it coated with a seemingly permanent layer of snow. The sun; the beacon of light and warmth, try as it might, cannot remove this– no more than any adversary can remove the spirit of the northern men, clad in the trademark green cloaks. The banners still stand, flowing graciously with the howling, polar wind, standing proud, and the hearths radiate a familiar, particularly comforting warmth.

News spread in the Kingdom of Mercadia that more swords have arrived, following the establishment of the official levies of the Duchy, the Black Watch (link: http://www.teiravon3.com/forums/showthre…8#pid23848), lead by the Watch Commander, Lord Wolfe. The Lord Wolfe, leader of the noble house of the same name, has been dubbed Sir Nathaniel Wolfe, paying homage to his long service to both the Kingdom, and the Second Duke of Blackwatch. Any man or woman who is interested in making a name for themselves in the north should appear at court in Blackwatch, and following the expansion of the township of Oakvale, there’s ample housing available.

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Current News

The North:

In the cold, harsh lands of the north, after the ascension of the House de Thari as rulers of Blackwatch, a period of growth and strength was ushered in for the parish. The Duke and Duchess formed the Green Cloaks and a Town Watch for Oakvale. The Green Cloaks are easily distinguished by the cloth they wear around their shoulders, and are all sworn men and women to the throne of Blackwatch.

The Duke and his bannermen collaborated with the government and crown of Mercadia in order to plan an expansion to the township of Oakvale. Said expansion was completed recently, and rumours say that the Duke plans to appoint a Baron and/or Baroness of Oakvale, though he has yet to pick whom shall hold this position. Unfortunately, tragedy has struck the lands. After the Duchy of Blackwatch announced the Duchess’ pregnancy, she recently gave birth to a healthy son, though, dreadfully, passed while giving birth. It is said that the Duke received the news and appropriately wept, donning black to signify his mourning, urging his citizens and compatriots to do the same. The Duchess is to be buried in the de Thari family crypts in Edana.

With the expansion in place, new housing is available in Oakvale to those that hope to settle in the hard lands of the northmen, and the Duke urges all those interested to appear before him in court. It is rumoured that he plans to make his fief of Oakvale thrive, and host regular jousts and other tournaments. He seeks for his gentry to grow in numbers, and there are ample opportunity to be found

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Edana:

In recent times, has cleared many crypts filled with undead, due to the efforts of the Lord Commander of the guard, zealous Sir Grant Jackson, and the undead slayer, Duke Talon of Blackwatch. Their just Kingdom seeks periods of peace and prosperity, but also growth. In light of this, the city of Edana has expanded, and long stretches of land have been turned into fields of grain and other important resources for the Kingdom of Mercadia.

The heir to the crown of the Kingdom, Daryn Dunharrow, is said to be under the tutelage of the Duke of Blackwatch, a Kingmaker in his own right. Daryn, first of his name, is said to be both strong and tall, not to mention caring for his people and their best interests. The citizens of Mercadia are said to be both hopeful that he will live up to his namesake, and positive to his recent appearances.

The Mercadian Kingdom mourns the loss of the Duchess of Blackwatch. The Queen Adele the First has been seen wearing black to show her respect, and mourning.

The South

Word has quickly spread throughout the lands, heralding the arrival of Victor d’Neri and a small band of soldiers from the North. People say that Victor has arrived in Valgaris after receiving notice that his cousin, Nicholas, survived the gruesome attack on the d’Neri family and has now returned to Teiravon to take control of the Empire of Valgaris. Some who have seen Victor thus far say he is
a terrible, hulking beast of a man who dresses in black armor, with a large black axe strung across his back, its blades in the shape of the wings of a bird.

The d’Neri family has also made quite a splash in the south as of late, with Benjamin d’Neri being named the Grand Duke of Wolfsmouth, putting him in control of one of the most luxury locations on the continent. Offering a casino, wine house, and… house of pleasure… it is sure that Wolfsmouth will be able to please any who bring the right amount of coin along with them. With the d’Neri family
securing their place in the South, it is clear that they are seeking to firmly engrain their position.

Rumors

While all of this goes on, rumors begin to spread that a war may be on the brink between the Kingdom of Mercadia and the Empire of Valgaris. So, too, do the people talk about happenings of the Queen of Valgaris aiding the liche Keldueth Septre, the powerful necromancer who has come back to the lands with unknown motives. Is she truly trying to empower the Undead to return in masse to the lands?

This is hardly known, but the secrets of Teiravon remain. Word is that the plans to liberate and aid Ka’Mella have been cancelled due to the political conflict that rose with the Empire of Valgaris

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