Chaston Background Update by Kenstrom
(Monday Background Update from GM Kenstrom) Whispers of Dissent were squashed by Chaston’s Crusaders without thought the other night in a local wine shop. Documents were found, casting doubt on all sorts of things:
Category: GemStone IV Announcements
Topic: Important AnnouncementsDate: 08/22/2016 04:26 PM CDTFrom: GS4-KENSTROMSubj: Whispers of DissentA few nights ago, a group of Blameless crusaders led a raid on a wine merchant’s shop on the east side of Wehnimer’s Landing. It was reported that there was a secret meeting of members of the anti-imperial group known as the Scions of Shaundara, an organization made up of half-elves and other sympathizers. Shaundara was once a legendary half-elf who fought for half-elven rights in the Turamzzyrian Empire, and founded a group of freedom fighters known as the Silver Eagles. In time, Shaundara and her movement were squashed.It is said that during the raid, the Scions resisted being apprehended and immediately attacked the Blameless, which forced their hand. None of the Scions present survived. Documents, ledgers and sealed parchments were gathered from the bodies and the cellar where they were meeting. Given the conflict and the intense battle, a representative of the Blameless said that it’s very possible some evidence was left behind, but felt the officials of Wehnimer’s Landing would be able to help ensure justice was properly handled.
Troubling most of all was the information gleaned from the documents. The details were compiled and handed over to Lord Ambrus, a trusted inquisitor of Prelate Chaston, who then promptly submitted the evidence to the Patriarch of the Church of Koar, who presides over the entire faith of the Empire. The documents revealed that the Northern Sentinel, Earl Jovery, was secretly communicating with Sir Thadston in the Hendoran Outpost outside of Wehnimer’s Landing, specifically commanding him to undermine the wood trade deals trying to be struck between the town and the Barony of Bourth. In addition, the letters shed light on the treasonous plans to break from the Empire, and create the New Kingdom of Hendor, absorbing Bourth as part of that plan. Furthermore, the New Kingdom of Hendor would openly denounce Chaston’s Edict, and provide a new haven for all non-humans and all walks of faith, creating a promised sanctuary against the tenets of the Turamzzyrian Empire.
Additional evidence linked Sir Thadston and the New Kingdom of Hendor movement with the Scions of Shaundara, adding another level of subterfuge and potential high crimes against the Empire.
There has been no official refutation from Earl Jovery at this time, but it is said Sir Thadston has publically denied these claims and called them political maneuvering, and warned action against the Blameless and any who seek to capitalize on this information.
One townsperson in Wehnimer’s Landing commented and said, “It’s no surprise, really. Hendor has always done what they wanted, when they wanted. I hope they finally bring justice to Sir Thadston and his men, and don’t take it out on us.”
Another townsperson spoke up as well, “The Blameless aren’t victims. I saw it. I saw the blood and the bodies. It was a slaughter. It wasn’t self-defense. Those bald bastards are dangerous!”
-GM Kenstrom-
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