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Summary

The Nations on the Brink storyline began in January 2023 and ran through September 2023. While the storyline focused heavily on tensions between the Elven Nations and the Turamzzyrian Empire, it played out in multiple towns and cities accessible in game. It followed events surrounding the death of Kasendra Malwind and the attack on Sayilla Javilerre, and it concluded with the signing of the Kasendra Accords.
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Chapter 1 - Lormesta to Fashanos, 5123

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During a Vornavis court session on the 13th day of Eorgaen, Lady Athalia Malwind presides over court for the first time in Vornavian history. She mentions her father is unwell.
Elven dignitaries from Ta'Ardenai, Ta'Loenthra, Ta'Nalfein, and Ta'Vaalor start to arrive in Ta'Illistim.
Argent Mirror Myasara holds court to welcome the elven dignitaries.
During the Month of Lormesta, Athalia responds to letters on her father's behalf.
Continued inquiries at the Lormesta 6th Vornavis court session reveal that Athalia's father remains ill, but is getting better.
Was It Time? vignette.
Lady Athalia Malwind announces that with the aid of Odelgarde Brindlestraffe and Mistress Grenhal her father is getting better.
Lady Athalia Malwind issues a stirring speech to citizens of the Empire to ask them to take courage in the anti-Imperial uprisings from the north.
Lady Athalia Malwind requests that the various honorable people of the Orders of Vornavis and Organizations of the Freeport of Solhaven meet with Lady Sayilla Javilerre of the Elven Nations as she begins her tour of the western Empire.
Lady Athalia asks the Silver Gryphons, the Order of the Azure Sun, and the Order of the Swan to Escort Lady Sayilla along the western coast from Torre to Brisker's Cove.
Lady Athalia Malwind introduces Oldegarde who has been assigned to the Vornavian Court.
Odelgarde Brindlestraffe, as part of a North by Northwest crossover, prepares donation items and aids adventurers in collecting for distribution to Wehnimer's Landing and the Outpost.
The travel weekend with Lady Sayilla in the Turamzyrrian Empire occurrs. During part of it, a tour of the Tower of the Sea Princess is held. Tour Details
Lady Sayilla arrives at the Landing and sets up her memorial pavilion. Details.
Faendryl demon hunters arrive in Ta'Illstim, seeking aid in finding renegades. Details.
The demon hunting party takes place in Ta'Illistim.
Argent Mirror Myasara holds court in Ta'Illistim to determine the renegades' fate. She announces a ball to offer farewell to dignitaries.
Lady Sayilla brings her memorial pavillion to Solhaven.
Lady Athalia Malwind offers a formal invitation to breakfast in the Vornavis Keep as a departure ceremony for Sayilla who is expected to return to the Empire's capitol, Tamzyrr.
The farewell ball for the elven dignitaries is held in Ta'Illistim. Lady Kasendra Malwind is found dead in her quarters. Details.
Brunch with the Malwinds at Vornavis Keep is interrupted by the tragic news of Lady Kasendra Malwind's death.
A Request for Remand vignette.
The voyage of Lady Sayilla to Tamzyrr is interrupted by her being thrown overboard and her bodyguard Jarnsaixa being gravely wounded. Details.
Solhaven: The Darkening Night announcement.
Solhaven: The Kiss of Dawn vignette.
Chapter 1 Finale vignette.
Bad Fish vignette.

Chapter 2 - Charlatos - Olaesta, 5123

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Lord Commander Murstyr Javilerre visits Ta'Vaalor to remind Cyik Elenelon Vaalor of his duty to join arms with Ta'Illistim. Details.
Habormaster in Solhaven disobeys Vornavis orders and turns away an elven vessel, causing Lady Kasendra's remains to briefly be in limbo. Details.
Lady Athalia holds court in Vornavis, discarding blame theory and listening to those that would stand up for the Harbormaster. Odelgarde shares news of Jairnsaxa, Baron Malwind, and the mystery of Grenhal. Details.
Inquisitors visit the public in Ta'Illistim, and Senschecal Aeriadrn Ghaeriden reads a letter from the Argent Mirror. Details.
Inquisitor public session #1 occurs in Ta'Illistim's Hall of Justice. Questioned parties: Lord Legionaire Commander Jaranzair Nashal Vaalor, Rohese Bayvel-Timbertree, Lithyia Medeea, Lucrecrea Ruin, and Fennelis Asja.
Odelgarde has an appointment with Solhaven healer Sargassa to discuss infectious fluids. Details.
Inquisitor public session #2 occurs in Ta'Illistim's Hall of Justice. Questioned parties: Akenna Laeraun, Traiva Verethundi, Elaejia Silithyr, Naevys Eilstina, and Fennelis Asja.
A mysterious ship carrying Leisette and a hooded figure shows up in Solhaven. Leisette requests an escort to Vornavis Keep. Details.
Inquisitor public session #3 occurs in Ta'Illistim's Hall of Justice. Questioned parties: Jaysehn, Eruien Lithavir, Aendir, and Orelwen Greyvael. Details.
Formal court is held in Ta'Illistim where the Argent Mirror gives a public address. Leisette and Clunk spoke. Details.
Formal court is held in Vornavis where Lady Athalia Malwind gives a public address. Details.
A Memorial Vigil is held in Vornavis for Lady Kasendra. Details.
Kasendra's funeral is held in Tamzyrr at the Temple of Steps. Details.
A call to Market Bend in South Haven heralds bizarre news. Details.
Rumors are heard on the Green in Ta'Illistim. Details.
Commoners from Aldora and Marshtown are turned back after traveling to Zul Logoth with the intent to tell the Argent Mirror that they're upset about the lack of justice for Kasendra's death. Details.
A commune is held in River's Rest to seek answers for questions about Sayilla's fate. Visions confirm she died by drowning. Details.
A pair of gossiping gnomes and Eruien showed up on the Ta'Illistim Green. All the tea in the Keep was thrown out because it was bad. Ardtin and Thaiagol Razan-Dhur were found meeting in secret in a public place. Leisette said nothing suspicious was going on. Details.

Chapter 3 - Ivastaen - Lumnea 5123

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Adventurers helped look for Babs' still missing relatives from Marshtown and Aldora who were last encountered in Zul Logoth. While exploring the Vipershroud, they found evidence that the entire party had been killed. Details
As part of the inquisition in Ta'Illistim, both Leisette and Thaiagol Razan-Dhur are questioned. Mirkk and Aendir were interviewed privately, with Aendir doing so under the influence of a "particular serum". Full log
In Vornavis Court, Athalia acknowledged rumors of what happened to the Aldoran and Marshtown folk and said that Vornavis would continue to investigate. A scarred Jarnsaixa made an appearance, asked that people stop referring to her as Steward, and said she was awaiting the results of the trail in Ta'Illistim so she could turn herself in for her role in Sayilla's death. Details
Myasara held court in Ta'Illistim, where the inquisitors announced all suspects had been cleared except Orelwen, Leisette, and Naevys. Ardtin shared that the elven village near the Landing had been recently threatened. Ysaeril and Missoni shared news about the Aldoran and Marshtown commoners, including that they had been killed near the elven village by an elf wearing blue and silver livery. Details
Prominent merchants in Ta'Illistim are reported missing. Their shops closed without notice. A silvery-cloaked individual is fleetingly seen throughout the area. Shop closures vignette.
Ardtin met with Jiarine to recive the cloth scrap found in the Vipershroud. She said her people would investigate what happened. Details
Librarian Tasytha, the Master of Arcane Acquisitions of Solhaven's Library, had a bit of a kerfuffle at the library. Adventurers helped her sort through tattered documents to try to find a cure for Jarnsaixa. Details
Rumors circulate in Ta'Illistim about missing people.
A memorial was held for the Marshtown folk who disappeared on the trail to Zul Logoth. Details
Odelgarde Brindlestraffe met with Adventurers in the Armory of Vornavis. She shared more history of Grenhal, news about Wilhard and his dealings with Bodohal, thoughts on sanctuary, news about Idolone, and information regarding the lost Marshtown and Aldoran folk. Unfortunately, the scouts found the remains of all the Marshfolk and Aldorans, save one or two. Jisandra and Delindra had been working on a some shield fragments and shared the loresong. Details
Meanwhile, Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai arrived on the Ta'Illistim Green to pay his respects to Sayilla. Ardtin arrived later, and conversation turned to focus on the slow pace of both investigations. Adresin became more agitated and frustrated by the lack of progress and vowed to do something about what happened to Sayilla by traveling to Vornavis. Details
Adresin spoke with adventurers on the Ta'Illistim Green, where he shared he intended to formally petition the Vornavis Court about the slow investigation into Sayilla's death. Details
Formal Court is held in Vornavis. Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai, who was expected, was not present; it was later revealed that he had checked out of the local inn that morning and left town. Ysaeril and Athalia Aricia Malwind gave impassioned speeches about the need to resolution on both sides of the spin and to continue the peaceful efforts of both Sayilla Javilerre and Kasendra Malwind. Talon arrived to announce that an assassination attempt was made on Wilhard but that she had thwarted it. Odelgarde Brindlestraffe confirmed Talon's account and shared that she and Talon had been childhood friends. A plan was made to move Wilhard to safekeeping in Sunholm. Details
At a Ta'Illistim Arboretum event, Vaelynsa shared that Kasendra had been poisoned with a paralytic in some sort of sweet. Details
Gossip traveled along the peacock grapevine about Vaelynsa.
Former Harbormaster Wilhard was moved to Sunholm for security purposes.
Naevys and Leisette are officially cleared of suspicions.
Vaelynsa conducted research in the Library Aies. Details
Evidence of sabotage is located in the Library Aies.
Kasendra's possessions are reviewed again by Inquisitors, who find an unusual poison.
Odelgarde worries about the health of the librarian Atylia.
Fennelis tries to keep eyes on everyone in Ta'Illistim.
Inquisitors met with adventurers in Ta'Illistim's Library Aies to review finance records to look for suspicious patterns. They found large withdrawals that were not accounted for and evidence of tampering to remove House Greyvael's ledger information. Details
Odelgarde sought help to locate a Ta'Illistim guest who hadn't arrived on time. Inquisitor Vaelynsa was located delivering investigation evidence from Ta'Illistim. The missing librarian from the Library Aies was also found and passed out from fear. Vaelynsa requested Vornavis care for her. Details
A Clan Meeting was called in Zul Logoth to discussion the ongoing tension between the East and West.

Chapter 4 - Koaratos - Phoenatos, 5123

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Posters of the missing start appearing throughout Ta'Illistim.
Restless citizens in Ta'Illistim question what happens with regard to the missing through a series of vignettes.
One of the students of the Arboretum discovers notes in the plants there.
Odelgarde shared that Baron Malwind's health was improving slightly, and that Jarnsaixa was also slowly healing. She added that Atylia was having a difficult time recovering from her ordeal and seemed traumatized. Details
A cryptic note is discovered in Marshtown's haycribs.
Young student and an apparent favorite of the arboretum peahens, Feriae, presented a stone with lettering upon it and a hidden note she found to Inquisitor Vaelynsa. Details
Meanwhile that same night, a mysterious figure dropped a map as they were rushing through the North Market. Details
After returning from the Arboretum, Vaelynsa considers recent events.
The elf previously identified as Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai is revealed to have been someone else all along, the real Adresin still safe at home in Ta'Ardenai.
More notes are discovered between Talon and the Yellow Rose. Details
Ta'Illistim's citizens angrily demand answers.
Odelgarde met with citizens in Vornavis' Armory. Details
Leisette went looking for Feriae in the Arboretum, only for the Yellow Rose to show up and lead them on a merry run. Details
The owner of the tavern impacted by that evening's events files an insurance claim.
Odelgarde met with folks in Market. She distributed maps given to her by Talon for the foray into the sewers. Details
Odelgarde and adventurers traveled into the sewers of Vornavis. Details
Odelgarde speaks with Jarnsaixa and their mysterious friend following the events in the sewers.

Chapter 5 - Imaerasta 5123

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Court was held in Ta'Illistim. Details
Court was held in Vornavis. Details
Inquisitors Syearris and Eshenesra met at the Library with adventurers and Aertinus. Syearris revealed a mechanical peahen can be used to detect simulacrum, while Eshenesra said that the Yellow Rose was willing to meet to discuss locks. They moved from the library to the Arboretum where Jauefira and Feriae were, the latter who brought a container with various shared knowledge about locks. As they were going through the locks, Rivienne reported that the book seemed to have the outline of a lily on it. Some lilies were tired, but none seemed to unlock it. Plans were made to return in a few days after trying to obtain more exotic lilies. Details
Inquisitors Syearris, Eshenesra, and Cyradil met in the Arboretum along with Commander Aertinus and Jauefira to continue research into opening the journal that is presumed to belong to Handmaiden Orelwen. Details
Steward Jarnsaixa met with adventurers as she was searching for sea charts. Details
Odelgarde shared research about Aldoran healing stones. Details
That same evening, the Inquisitors asked Yrmythia to speak with Orelwen, which revealed that Orelwen had been Thaiagol's pawn in Kasendra's death. Details
Odelgarde transported, with aid, players to an island of the sick. Details
Court was held in Ta'Illistim. Details
Athalia held court in Vornavis. She recognized many individuals for their service, both in response to the Green Death and for other duties over the past months/year. Toward the end, she charged new Heralds Regwen and Delindra to represent both Vornavis and the Empire at a "clandestine meeting beyond the southron seas" to take place the following evening. Details
Traveling via ship, adventurers met at Nielira Harbor in Ta'Nalfein and made their way to a Pavilion where Queen Rhosyn, Mirror Myasara, and Empereror Aurmount greeted them. Details

Cast of Characters

Adresin Ostrylae - Imposter posing as a member of Ardenai and friend of Lady Sayilla
Aeriadrn Ghaeriden - Sensechal of Ta'Illistim
Aertinus Avelleur - Commander of the Sapphire Guard
Anieit Daesavreh - Sorceror of New Ta'Faendryl
Ardtin Greyvael Illistim - Former Argent Mirror, Council of Thrones member
Athalia Aricia Malwind - Daughter of the Baron of Vornavis
Atylia Vontien Illistim - the Walker of Lore from the Library of Aies
Auait Daesavreh - Blade of New Ta'Faendryl
Aurmont Anodheles - Emperor of the Turamzzyrian Empire, Kasendra's cousin
Callalor Iristil - Emissary of the Loenthran Court
Ciradyl - Master Inquisitor of the Sapphire Guard
Dieudonnee - Spirittalker of the Marshfolk of Marshtown
Duncarr Chandrennin - Kasendra's younger brother
Dunrith Malwind - Baron of Vornavis
Enomna - Betrayer of New Ta'Faendryl
Eshenesra - Inquisitor for the Sapphire Guard
Eruien Lithavir - Emissary of the Loenthran Court
Eylna Villaune - Daughter of the Baron of Oire
Feriae Enfiel - Biology Student
Fennelis Asja - Emissary of the Ardenai Court
Freckles - Marshtown Girl presumed dead in the Vipershroud Massacre
Galieca - Tea Shop Owner in Ta'Illistim
Gerjonn Chandrennin - Heir to Aldora, Kasendra's older brother
Gasen Nellereune - Ta'Illistim
Grenhal - Court Healer and Nursemaid to the Vornavian Court
Gurbah - Captian of the Vornavian Guard
Henshor - Husband of Enomna the Betrayer
Jaranzair Nashal Vaalor - Lord Legionnaire Commander - Emissary of the Vaalorian Court
Jarnsaixa Vargrdoittr - Bodyguard to Sayilla (during her journey from Torre to Seareach)
Jauefira Avael - Known as the Yellow Rose, Guild Master of the Ta'Illistim Rogue's Guild
Kansom Baylor - Fairport Guard
Kasendra Malwind - Daughter of the Baron of Aldora, Cousin to the Emperor of the Turamzyrrian Empire, Wife to Salnim
Kimrella de'Naut - Captain of the Vornavian Navy
Kynsella a'Vatale - Emissary of Torre
Leisette - Right Hand of House Eilstina
Lihukshi Daesavreh - Watcher of New Ta'Faendryl
Murstyr Javilerre - Commander of the Sapphire Guard
Myasara - Argent Mirror of Ta'Illistim
Naevys Eilstina - Emissary of the Nalfein Court
Odelgarde Brindlestraffe - Magister assigned to Vornavian Courts
Orelwen Greyvael - Handmaiden to the Argent Mirror
Plaitime - Known as the Skinny Man, a ring leader in South Haven
Rhosyn Nalfein - Queen of Ta'Nalfein
Roisinne - Priestess of the Tower of the Sea Princess
Salnim Malwind - Son of the Baron of Vornavis
Sayilla Javilerre - Emissary of Ta'Illistim, niece of Murstyr
Sheslon - Herald of Oire
Syearris - Inquisitor of the Sapphire Guard
Tasytha - Vornavis Librarian and the Master of Arcane Acquisitions
Talleani - Known as the Talon, a rogue of South Haven
Thaiagol Razan-Dhur - Master of Lore in Ta'Illistim
Umil - Scout of the Sun Throne
Vaelynsa - Inquisitor of the Sapphire Guard
Wilhard - Harbormaster to Vornavis

Official Vignettes

Was it Time? - 01-09-2023
A Request for Remand - 02-05-2023
The Kiss of Dawn - 02-08-2023
Chapter 1 Finale - 02-08-2023
Bad Fish - 02-08-2023
Shop Closures in Ta'Illistim -- 05-14-2023
Rumors in the Air in Ta'Illistim -- 05-19-2023
The Peacock Grapevine -- A Little Help From My Gin -- 06-05-2023
The Clearing of House Eilstina -- 06-07-2023
Sabotage at the Library Aies -- 06-12-2023
Kasendra's Possessions -- 06-12-2023
The Researcher Atylia -- 06-15-2023
On Razern Wings -- 06-15-2023
Missing -- 07-29-2023
Secrets -- 07-30-2023
Undercurrent -- 07-30-2023
Late Night Revelations -- 08-05-2023
Unusual Missives - One Mystery Solved -- 08-05-2023
Anger in the Streets -- 08-07-2023
The Hazards of Being Harold -- 08-09-2023
Another Chapter Ends -- 08-10-2023
Time to Make the Scones -- 09-5-2023
A homecoming Surprise -- 09-9-2023
Outside Sunholm -- 09-22-2023
Report to the Sunthrone and Hall of Mages -- 09-23-2023
Honoring the Healers of the Green Death -- 09-25-2023
The Kasendra Accords -- 09-26-2023
Coming Home -- 11-11-2023
The Evashiran Reaction to the Accords -- 01-08-2024

Character Vignettes

Catharsis by Rohese (various dates)
Old Salts by Jaysehn (2-8-2023)
Dawn Breaks by Marinae (2-9-2023)
Dark Water by Uniana (2-20-2023)
An Oblique Fracture by Uniana (2-20-2023)
Disturbance by Elaejia (2-24-2023)
Echoed Whispers by Missoni (3-14-2023)
Follow the Silver by Teveriel (5-7-2023)
A Pair to Match by Jaysehn (8-11-2023)
A Leatherbound Journal by Rivienne (08-13-2023)
Garden of Secrets by Rivienne (09-13-2023)

Logs

In-Depth Summaries

Full recaps for individual chapter events.
Loresong of fragments from a towershield sharing the fate of the Marshtown and Aldoran commoners killed in the Vipershroud.
Remnants of documents provided by Librarian Tasytha Master of Arcane Acquisitions at the Solhaven library when searching for a cure for Jarnsaixa.
A series of letters and notes found addressed between Talleani (aka Talon) and Jauefira Avael (aka Yellow Rose).
Contents of a researcher's case found at Ta'Illistim's Library Aies.
Contents of a tea canister detailing magical locks, provided by Jauefira Avael (aka Yellow Rose).
Journal entries from Orelwen Greyvael's diary, as well as the magical lock that sealed it.

Additional Information

Tales of Solhaven - Small or once-off storylines run the Solhaven-Vornavis region. These are sometimes interwoven with Nations on the Brink events.
Discord Forum Whodunnit Post - OOC discussion of the murder mystery so far
Dusk Coven - The organization believed to behind the attacks on Kasendra and Sayilla.
Green Death - The plague released by Niatha which can be healed by a green-banded cabochon bloodstone
Ta'Illistim Inquisitors - Sapphire Guard members investigating Kasendra's death in Ta'Illistim

Announcements

Lady Sayilla's Escort Mission - 01-08-2023 Official Announcement regarding the itinerary for Lady Sayilla's travel weekend from River's Rest to Brisker's Cove.
Solhaven: The Darkening Night - 02-04-2023 Official Announcement regarding Lady Kasendra's death.
NotB - Chapter 1 Finale Post - 02-08-2023 Official Announcement regarding the Chapter 1 Finale vignette.
NotB No One Home: A TI Vignette - 05-14-2023 Official Announcement of an old tale vignette.
NotB - A TI Vignette - 05-14-2023 Official Announcement about an interesting find in Ta'Illistim.
NotB - Shopping in Shimmarglin Court: A TI Vignette - 05-14-2023 Official Announcement of the vignette about a tale of two ladies.
New Storyline Vignette - Rumors In The Air - 05-19-2023 Official Announcement regarding the gossip vignette.
Announcement: Peacock Grapevine - A NotB Vignette - 06-05-2023 Official Announcement regarding the Peacock Grapevine vignette.
Announcement: NotB Vignette - House Eilstina - 06-07-2023 Official Announcement regarding the Inquisitors vignette.
NotB Vignette - Missing - 07-29-2023 Official announcement of vignette regarding the missing in Ta'Illistim.
Announcement: NotB Vignette - Undercurrent - 07-30-2023 Official Announcement regarding the missing vignette.
NotB Vignette - Hazards of Being Harold - 08-09-2023 Official Announcement regarding a Library Hiest vignette.
Another Chapter Ends - 08-10-2023 Official Announcement regarding the August Chapter vignette.
Announcement: Outside Sunholm (An NotB Vignette) - 09-22-2023 Official Announcement regarding the Outside Sunholm vignette.
Announcement: Report to the Sunthrone and Hall of Mages 09-23-2023 Official Announcement regarding Odelgarde's report.

Pages in category "Nations on the Brink"

The following 125 pages are in this category, out of 125 total.

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C

D

E

F

G

H

Henshor

I

Announcement: Its Not Easy Being Green

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

Vaelynsa

W

Wilhard