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Summary

The Nations on the Brink storyline began in January 2023 and is an ongoing storyline. While the storyline focuses heavily on tensions between the Elven Nations and the Turamzzyrian Empire, it has played out in multiple towns and cities accessible in game.
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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 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.
  • 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 present, 5123

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  • BABS of Marshtown informed adventurers that her family had not returned home, which led them to explore the Vipershroud to see if they could find traces of the lost Aldorans and Marshtowners. Will-o-wisps guided them to some discarded items: a splintered shield shard, a discarded axe, and a scrap of cloth. They also shared visions of the pilgrims being waylaid by a part of elves in peacock blue livery, seemingly noting that none survived. Some adventurers went to the Elven Village where they proceeded to search for questions, with one party member threatening to burn down the village to get the answers they wanted. That threat stopped all denizens from answering future questions.
  • Session Four of the Inquisition kicked off in Ta'Illistim with both Leisette and Thaiagol Razarn-Dhur being questioned. Further reporting noted that under the influence of "a special concoction" Aendir provided his testimony of the evening.
  • Vornavis Court acknowledged the rumors that the Aldoran and Marshtown folk were missing. They did not put stock in the fact that their Illistim allies, tenuous though that allegiance is at the time, would murder common folk. They will be continuing to investigate the situation. Jarnsaxa made her first appearance since being injured after court. She thanked everyone for their efforts and well wishes. When referred to as Warden, she noted that she could no longer in good conscious display that title and asked that they simply call her by name. Her arm was heavily scared and bare to the air. She eagerly awaits the results of the trial in Ta'Illistim so that she can turn herself over to the mercy of their courts for her part in Lady Sayilla's demise.
  • The Mirror recognized visitors of foreign courts including Eruien, Leisette and Agathilea. Inquisitor Ciradyl announced that all suspects except Orelwen, Leisette, and Naevys had been cleared. The latter three would be questioned again. Ardtin advised of first-hand accounts of threats made to the Elven Village (near WL) and that hostile individuals entered with the intention of burning it down. She suggested the Vaalor shore up their fortifications and advised Myasara that she recommends the Illistim assist in the endeavor. Leisette asked for permission for her and her house to be cleared of suspicion and that she be allowed to move freely despite additional questioning, but was denied. Ysaeril came forward to tell Myasara about the Aldorans adventurers had found in ZL and regarding their concern about the pace of the murder investigation of Kasendra Malwind. Absent Jiarine, Missoni stepped in to explain that they tracked the Aldorans to Vipershroud (or elven village?), and had a vision of them being attacked by an elven archer dressed in blue and silver livery. There was skepticism about whether it was related, and Myasara instructed Ardtin to track down Jiarine for more information.
  • Prominent merchants in Ta'Illistim are reported missing. Their shops closed without notice. A silvery-cloaked individual is fleetingly seen throughout the area.
  • Ardtin met with adventurers before the tea shop in Ta'Illistim, this was a pre-scheduled meeting between the Lady and Jiarine so that she could obtain the cloth the younger woman had found in the Vipershroud. Orelwen joined them shortly after. An unusual public scene played out between the Aunt and Neice, with the elder expressing her displeasure and the younger seeming much cowed and chastised. Most of the exchange was icy, with the elder woman being caustic and aloof. In the end, Ardtin assured Adventures that she would have her people investigate the situation.
  • Librarian Tasytha the Master of Arcane Acquisitions was disgusted to find that the Solhaven Library books and recorded materials she was looking for were destroyed during the Nighthaven incident 5102. The remaining box of items was brought to Misty's Teas where adventurers helped her piece together the scraps of paper and lore needed to hopefully help find a cure for the dreaded disease/infection that plagued Jarnsaixa. Dusty Box Contents
  • Marshtown held a memorial service for the folks that went missing. Their spirit advisor, Dieudonnee called upon Charl and the Huntress to find vengeance for the lost Marshfolk.
  • Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai, a cousin of Ysaeril, arrived on the Ta'Illistim Green to pay his respects to Sayilla, of whom he met and admired when she was staying in Ta'Ardenai in 5120-5121. He questioned why more hasn't been done to find her or her killer, and why nothing is being done about missing townsfolk. The missing townsfolk conversation was tabled when Ardtin arrived, who shared sentiments about the slow pace of investigations. Adventurers urged caution and expressed both confusion, helplessness and frustration. Jia brought up the fact that none of the Illistim Court have gone west to speak with those involved as they did in the City. The group then left the Green and visited Sayilla's memorial, where Adresin left a selerial bloom for her. He advised he would be staying in Ta'Illistim briefly. The conversation returned to Sayilla's murder and Adresin became increasingly agitated and angrily vowing to do something. Ardtin and Adresin had some bouts of verbal sparring. Adresin argued someone must go across the Spine to the Vornavian Court, and then ended his night catching a room at Moonglae Inn. Adventurers had again urged caution.
  • 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 Marshfolk and Aldorans. 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, which shared their loresong.
  • Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai arrives on the Green and is frustrated by the lack of progress. He heads to Solhaven and checks into the Solhaven Inn with plans to confront the Vornavian Court at the formal session two days later.
  • Formal Court in Solhaven - Talon arrived to announce that an assassination attempt was made on Wilhard but that she had thwarted it. Odelgarde Brindlestraffe departed from court to verify the information and late returned to confirm that it was true. A herald was sent to retrieve Adresin Ostrylae Ardenai from the Solhaven Inn as he was scheduled to speak but hadn't shown, while the herald was away both 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. The herald and Odelgard returned, each with news. Odelgarde confirmed the deaths at the jailhouse, the herald stated that the Innkeeper informed him that Adresin had checked out of the inn early. No one has seen where he went. A plan was made to move Wilhard before the session ended. After court, Odelgarde shared that she had known Talon by another name, Talleani, in her youth and that her parents and siblings had fallen victim to The Shadows of Haven during the Griffin Sword War. She was taken in by her Uncle Plaitime, though no one truly believed he was her uncle. Since there were so very many orphans of that time, it appears as though no verification was had.
  • Former Harbormaster Wilhard was moved to Sunholme for security purposes.
  • Master Inquisitor Ciradyl, Inquisitor Vaelynsa, Eruien Lithavir, and Leisette met citizens in the library to discuss ledger findings to see if there was any type of cross-over and patterns they should investigate. Leisette managed to get a copy of the Bank Ledger for the month of Charlatos which she gave to Teveriel to read since the ledger search was his idea, a copy of House financing to Vaelynsa, and she kept the Auction House records. It was determined that there were a few unaccounted-for large withdrawals and some tampering to try to remove House Greyvael's ledger information.
  • A frantic Odelgarde Brindlestraffe shows up in Market concerned that a Ta'Illistim guest was meant to meet her and hadn't arrived yet. Heading to South Haven, they discovered that Inquisitor Vaelynsa was delivering a bundle of evidence from Ta'Illistim to help Vornavis with its continued investigation. As they were departing, the missing Librarian from Ta'Illistim showed up and passed out. Given the fear that the librarian showed, Vaelynsa requested that Vornavis care for her, which Odelgarde agreed to do.
  • 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 meets with citizens in Solhaven. She gives an update on the Baron's health, Jarnsaixa's recovery, and even speaks about the librarian from Ta'illistim, Atylia. She explains that Atylia had a fever and suffered from varying forms of exposure, exhaustion, and hyperthermia. She mentioned that the elf was delirious with fever and would speak about a beret whale with a face that shifted and changed coming after her, though at other times she would cower in fear. Once the fever was broken, Atylia grew tight-lipped and would have episodes that were more outbursts of paranoia and fear, always worrying about the frayed veil. Mention was made about Friend, Healing Stones, Herbal Mixtures for the Baron, and a Yll'suta for Atylia to help calm her dreams and mind. Further discussions were interrupted by the explosion of the Glaoveln.
  • 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
  • A mysterious figure dropped a map as they were rushing through the North Market. Details
  • More notes are discovered between Talon and the Yellow Rose.
  • 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
  • Odelgarde met with folks in Market. She distributed maps given to her by Talon for the foray into the sewers.
  • Odelgarde and Adventurers traveled into the sewers of Vornavis. Details

Chapter 5 - Imaerasta - present, 5123

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  • Court was held in Ta'Illistim.
  • Court was held in Vornavis.
  • Inquisitors Syearris and Eshenesra met at the Library with adventurers and Aertinus. Syearris revealed his peahen that lets you 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 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

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