History/IC Events Archive

August 2016

• The Death of the Archbishop of Lithmore (Sun Aug 7 15:09:35 2016) - Tragedies happen without warning, upsetting the established order and forcing everyone into a new reality. The death of Benicio ab Mason during Magebane can be considered one of those volatile tragedies. Little is known so far, but it is said that a flying mage carried the Archbishop to the top of the pillar at the Crossroads and forced him to try to balance himself. The Archbishop eventually fell and died.
  
  His last words came from the top of the pillar, "My martyrdom will help strengthen the faith of the citizens of Lithmore."

• Arrival of a Baron (Thu Aug 4 02:33:46 2016) - With the third week of Octobris already begun, very few ships were arriving to Lithmore, let alone from the Barony of Penmoor, known for it's imported Tubori wines. Early in the morning a ship arrives with a passenger though, Orelien le Fontaine the Baron of Penmoor having arrived, though his business isn't that well known, it is known the young Baron is still unwed and without an heir as of yet. So whispers have started already of the young Baron having arrived in search of bride.

• Khyrand Denter (Wed Aug 3 05:58:37 2016) - Before the cleansing of Jahaezick le Somus, the bells rang, calling everyone to River Square. A page, Merick Ironwall, stood with Khyrand Denter. His Holy Honor, Toroni de Stonewall, informed the crowd that Denter was to be lashed for impurity, continued disrespect, and insults against the Order.
  
  As the Grand Inquisitor spoke, the freeman continued to speak, running his mouth. This led the inquisitor to lay 20 stripes upon Denter's back. Thereafter, he was treated by Doctor Silrie Rayden.
  
  His Holy Honor, once done, reminded the crowd that no one is above the Order, and no sin will be overlooked.

• Benicio executes Jahaezick (Tue Aug 2 22:47:26 2016) - After the whipping of Khyran Dentair, His Eminence Benicio ab Mason cleansed Jahaezick le Sommus at the pyre. It has been a busy day for the Order and River Square, with the two incidents happening in the same day. Even while the blood of the lashings were still being cleansed, the bells were already ringing.

• The Grand Inquisitor and Poet Knight Support Hunapo le Marama (Tue Aug 2 13:22:48 2016) - A Modest Influence Event
  
  In the tradition of the Poet Knight's role a bardic liaison to the church, Violet op Fournier, the esteemed daughter of former Poet Laudate and Royal Chamberlain Martine op Fournier, spoke alongside His Holy Honor Toroni de Stonewall, voicing support for Hunapo le Marama's bid for Seneschal.
  
  "People of Lithmore," The Grand Inquisitor begins, "I stand before you today with the Poet Knight to voice support for our former Proconsul, Hunapo le Marama. He has been a longstanding ally of the Order and the Troubadours. He has shown himself to be devoted to this city and its interests through his illustrious career in the Reeves, and to the Lord through his faith."
  
  The Poet Knight steps forward, "It should come as no surprise that we choose to support the candidate with the most experience, both in management roles similar to that of the Seneschal and with this city as a whole. Why should we settle for newcomers to our great city, the inexperienced, or a drunkard over one who has justly served Lithmore for half a decade? This city deserves more, and that is why in our eyes, the choice is clear. We hope that in time you will realize the same."
  
  After a brief blessing from the Grand Inquisitor, the crowd dispersed.

• The High Steward Appointed (Tue Aug 2 00:10:27 2016) - On the morning of Octobris the 10th, just days after Queen Caitrin's appointment of Lady Margaux ab Aguarossa as her Keeper of the Seal, news that Lady Seneschal Emma ab Kovar had been elevated to the rank of High Steward spread from the Palace through Lithmore. Though the new Lady Steward evaded exuberant courtiers with characteristic reservedness, those present during her appointment carried word of public works and the restoration of Harmon Tower as her immediate projects.

• Seneschal's Debate Forum (Mon Aug 1 00:40:59 2016) - The newly appointed Keeper of the Seal, Margaux ab Aguarossa, has released word that she will be moderating a forum for those that have put their name forward for consideration as Lithmore's Seneschal. All members of the public are hereby invited to attend as the various nominees speak of their intended approach to high office and to present them with questions. The applicants will also have ample opportunity to debate with one another as they make their case. The gathering will be held in the Town Hall.

• Court Transition (Mon Aug 1 00:38:55 2016) - This morning, an announcement was made by the newly crowned Queen Caitrin regarding the future of the Court and Crown governance in Lithmore. Echoing the words from her coronation, the young queen thanked the regents who served on her behalf and confirmed the end of the regency. Going forward, the Keeper of the Seal position will be reinstated to oversee court issues in Caitrin's absence. Lady Margaux ab Aguarossa, who served the last regency as High Steward, has been appointed to the role.

• Bids for Seneschal Begin! (Mon Aug 1 00:38:55 2016) - Nominations for the Seneschal of Lithmore are now closed, and Bids have begun! May our candidates run clean, honest campaigns and comport themselves with dignity. Candidates may be disqualified for proven illegal activity or corrupt practices.

July 2016

• Proconsul Resigns (Fri Jul 29 00:48:27 2016) - "It is with a mix of emotion that I announce the resignation of Proconsul Hunapo le Marama," said Lady Justiciar Rimilde von Rievirkrintz as she stood on the steps of Cityguard. "Marama, a native of Tubor has served as a Reeve for many years, and has been Proconsul since 367. He has served this office with honour and dedication. He has been both an asset to the Reeves and to the large community," she said, her voice loud and strong. "Proconsul Hunapo le Marama will be campaigning for the position of Seneschal, and for that he has stepped down as a Guild Leader and will remain on as a Magistrate until the end of the campaign. The Reeves Lithmorran would like to formally thank the Proconsul for his work, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors." The woman give a warm smile and led onlookers in an applause for the man's work.

• Mitch dul Ormonde Whipped (Tue Jul 26 23:13:46 2016) - During the early morning of Septembris 16, SC 370, Mitch dul Ormonde was whipped for the crimes of thievery and heresy. He had kept magical items without returning them to the Inquisition, but during a Review was found to be pious, and worthy of being saved by Inquisitor Renton Feland and his Holy Honor, Toroni de Stonewall. Mitch dul Ormonde was sentenced to the penance of ten lashes, delivered to him by his Holy Honor while Inquisitor Feland addressed the crowd. Mitch dul Ormonde was then escorted to Madison Hospital, where he is meant to recover from his wounds and lead a virtuous life. Inquisitor Feland warned against any attempts at "correction" of dul Ormonde, suggesting that any who attempt such an act would be personally visited by him.

• Another Prime Medicus (Tue Jul 26 15:54:52 2016) - Following the recent void in Physician leadership, the tubori seacaptain and senior apothecary, Jahaezick le Sommus has stepped up as the new Prime Medicus after deciding to settle in Lithmore on a more permanent basis. His few comments were something about 'someone has to run this place' and 'experience with unruly crew'. He's expected to bring little reform, the general population of the hospital's staff already content with the status-quo, and will be taking on a more ceremonial role populated with interviews and delegation.

• Nominations for Seneschal Open (Sun Jul 24 00:53:34 2016) - Nominations for city Seneschal have begun! Residence of Lithmore are called to present themselves as candidates for the role for the next two Sun Cycles.

• Queen Caitrin I - Coronated (Sun Jul 24 01:24:18 2016) - On this day, Septembris 4th, Queen Caitrin I was coronated at the Court Malenta, where she gave a speech to the citizens of Lithmore, reinforcing her faith in the nobility and establishing the role of a new city administrator, the Seneschal.
  
  She received many petitioners, mostly faithful wishing to swear their fealty to her in person or reaffirm their vows.
  
  Queen Caitrin indicated her near future plans are to travel from estate to estate, visiting her nobility to strengthen their bonds with the Crown and ensure the prosperity of the realm.

• Prime Medicus Announcement (Sat Jul 23 00:32:26 2016) - Murmurs around the hospital were that the Epion Tobius le Darrow had been chosen to take on the role of Prime. In an announcement, it was confirmed that Le Darrow had initially accepted the placement with gusto and great happiness, but family matters caused him to return and withdraw his acceptance scantly three days afterwards.
  
  Not only that, but in a statement, Le Darrow announced, "I am grieved to have to step down as Epion as well. My mother is gravely ill and, as the only remaining child of a widow, it is my duty to tend to matters until she either recovers or meets the Lord."

• Fresh Blood to head up the Hollow Globe (Thu Jul 21 23:00:24 2016) - The silence from the Hollow Globe following Romeo Cassionourte's announcement was broken on an early Eldes morning. Criers bearing the Troubadour's livery were let slip to whisper into ears and to call out to the streets -- their enigmatic Poet Knight, Tanim op Brentwood, has stepped into his departed Laudate's shoes.
  
  Further claims spread through the streets as the day drew long - the Laudate had already selected a Poet Knight for his guild. Violet op Fournier, perhaps he selected her for her name - one with family ties to the Troubadours and deep roots set into the city.. Or perhaps he selected her for her statuesque form and impeccable manners.

• A Farin Baroness Arrives (Tue Jul 19 21:21:30 2016) - Following the quiet tragedies experienced in the Barony of Malinis, Farin comes a young woman. Recently raised to her position of Baroness, Clementine de Tischner is likely going to be an easy target to spot given her Farin upbringing. The exact reason behind her trip to the Capital is not yet known to the public, but it must surely have something to do with the upcoming Coronation. That is the most reasonable thing speculated at least.

• Grand Inquisitor and Justiciar Address Magic Attacks (Tue Jul 19 20:08:54 2016) - Early morning on Augustus 15, the Grand Inquisitor Toroni de Stonewall and the Lady Justiciar Rimilde von Rievirkrintz stood on the steps of St. Aelwyn's Cathedral. The Justiciar wore a stern expression, stoic in her features as she stood at the man's side holding a piece of parchment clasped firmly in her grip.
  
  "Citizens of Lithmore," she began in a loud and authoritative voice, "I stand here with the Grand Inquisitor to issue a statement on behalf of the Holy Order and the Reeves Lithmorran," Once the crowd was focused, the Grand Inquisitor began to speak.
  
  "Recent attacks of magery have been plaguing the city and the hospital has seen an increase of victims. Anyone with information about the energy blocks that have been set around the city, or the vines that have been used to target Reeve Headquarters is to provide that information directly to the Order and Knights with copies to Reeve leadership. If you encounter anything, send for the Order and the Knights immediately," his Holy Honour said as he spoke to the crowd.
  
  The Justiciar, despite the firm tone in her voice showed concern as she continued her portion of the speech. "We instruct that when people experience something or see something, that they put up a sign in the area marking it to warn others. If you see a sign somewhere, do not enter this area. This is for your own safety and if there is an urgent need, contact the Order and the Reeves. Any questions should be directed to the Order."
  
  After the speech the Grand Inquisitor led those gathered in prayer, and then the group moved to Cityguard along with a number of acolytes and priests who conducted a blessing on the area.
  
  Copies of the speech were posted and circulated around the city.

• The Prime Medicus steps down (Tue Jul 19 01:55:17 2016) - A general announcement from the Madison Hospital details the recent resignation of Lady Shaylei de Roldan from the post of Prime Medicus. Lady de Roldan, who had been appointed the Marquessa of the new Charalin March, Jaridan, herself cited her responsibilities to the Crown and the considerable workload in establishing colonies across the Kirulean as the reason. Madison officials expect her successor to be named within the coming months.

• The Coronation Fair (Sat Jul 16 01:21:15 2016) - In celebration of Queen Caitrin's coming of age, the city has started a month long festival in celebration, dubbed the Coronation Fair. Leading up to the young queen's coronation ceremony, events are expected throughout the city. Of particular note, tents have been erected in each of the city's foreign quarters. The Tubori Quarter will be hosting a feast, the Vandagan Quarter will be holding a variety of performance entertainments, the Vavardi Quarter is enjoying a large market, and the Farin Quarter boasts a temporary arena for tournament fights.

• A New Count Arrives (Wed Jul 13 15:17:26 2016) - Heralds delivered the news of a new arrival to the city all throughout the day. Count Alesdair ab Montendore of Beresfield entered Lithmore's Darton Gate in a less-than-extravagant manner. The young Lord appeared exhausted from his travels and refused to acknowledge the crowds incessant questions concerning the rumors of him being a bastard. His first stop in the city was a weapons store for the purchase of a whip.

• Toroni executes Mansen (Mon Jul 11 01:35:56 2016) - Toroni led Vaxon out for his pyring, pronouncing him guilty of over twenty murders, as well as the intended murder of the Lady Justiciar and a Charali woman. For these, as well as his crime of magery, he was consigned to the pyre... This all done while fending off the interruption of demonic activity.

• Cassionourte steps down (Sun Jul 10 21:34:58 2016) - After a tumultuous tenure as Poet Laudate, Romeo Cassionourte has opted to resign rather than face the public humiliation of an ousting. Cassionourte has been growing increasingly unpopular throughout the city and throughout the ranks of his own Troubadours.

• White Flame Leader Executed (Sat Jul 9 09:45:15 2016) - Since the fall of the White Flame at The Battle of Crescent Lake, the few survivors have steadily been processed and executed for treason by the Crown. Early in Quintilis, the executions reached their conclusion when the excommunicated and treasonous noble Cymbria ab Maier was escorted from Ahalin and presented to the people by His Grace Tomas ab Jinosa and Magistrate Brynieve de Versin ab Jinosa.
  
  His Grace addressed the crowd briefly, stating, "The treasonous and heretical White Flame is dead. Though the wounds of their insurrection shall linger, we will move on and grow. Cymbria Maier lead their forces, but any who would sympathize with them, any who would think to imitate them and bring the horrors of their perverted non justice to the people and faithful of our Kingdom; I say this: Don't. Don't even try it. Our faith unifies us and keeps us strong. We will endure and prevail."
  
  With that his Grace signaled Magistrate de Versin who organized the process of tying each of Cymbria ab Maier's limbs to a length of rope attached to a horse. The horses were subsequently ordered to move in four different directions, violently and brutally tearing the fallen priestess apart. The head was then removed from the remains and mounted above Ahalin Tower in River Square. The remaining pieces were sent to the four corners of the Kingdom as a warning against acts of treason.

• A New Grand Master (Thu Jul 7 10:57:26 2016) - At the start of Quintilus 370, official word from the Holy Order declared that Lord Ariel le Orban had accepted a post as the new Grand Master of the Knights Lithmorran, second in command behind Earl Marshall Ellette ab Mercia.
  
  Lord le Orban is a long-time veteran of the Knights, albeit one with a somewhat checkered and mysterious past. The following statement by the new Grand Master accompanied the announcement:
  
  "I am pleased and honored to have this opportunity to better serve the people of Lithmore. I ask only that you trust me, and the Knights at large, to always have your best interests at heart and in mind. Please feel free to approach me with concerns at any time.
  
  Moreover," he added, "we are always looking for brave, conscientious, and honorable men and women to serve within our ranks."

• An Arrival from Gailiech (Tue Jul 5 09:47:22 2016) - In the early morning of Balasdes, June 24th of the 370th Sun Cycle of our Lord, whispers started spreading like wildfire through the local taverns and throughout the bards in Lithmore, the Marquis of Gailiech, Sylaz ab Blackwell is in Lithmore. He only brought a small group of attendants with him, and there wasn't much of an announcement with his arrival.

• A Mass - The Power of Speech (Mon Jul 4 12:41:45 2016) - A Mass was performed at St. Aelwyn's on June the 19th by Father Cosimo dul

Favero, focusing on the power of speech.

Father dul Favero announced himself recently returned from a mission trip to the Plains as introduction to the Mass, then spoke on the concept of speech as the union of thought and deed both, a powerful tool that all possess to influence the world around them. The congregation, at his prompting, provided examples of powerful speech that had left lasting marks upon them.

He continued with discussion of the importance of using speech as a good work, such as correcting one's neighbor when they err in matters of religion or morality or in reporting a sinner or mage to the Order for their own good. A discussion on the danger of secrets followed, though few parishioners seemed inclined to take up the Father's charge to rid themselves of their secrets to him in confession afterward.

The Father then touched on speech as purity, the other pillar of the faith, and the importance of avoiding harmful, cruel gossip. The state of current scuttlebutt about town was loosely alluded to in his comments, as he told the congregation to instead address their issues with others directly and with kind language, rather than to stain their souls with rumor. He requested a pledge from the congregation to only speak truthfully and in gentle words when faced with gossip; this pledge was met with more alacrity than the last, many notables among the crowd seeming to swear allegiance.

When asked if he would enforce this pledge during the passing of the cups, Father dul Favero had this to say:

"I cannot know what you do when you leave this place, of course. I cannot prevent anyone from swearing in a false heart, and then breaking their vow. And, of course, even if someone swears a vow in all earnest they may violate it in a moment of weakness.

I hope that a vow made in sincerity will be its own enforcement, that anyone who has promised to be kind and truthful will come to confess their failure of their own accord. But, if it need be said, I will not seek you down and demand you be held to account. I will only remind you all that nothing feels better than forgiveness.

That said, to withhold truths from the Inquisition, when they relate to magic or heresy, -is- heresy itself. That is a different matter. Those who admit such secrets will be given penance and released from their guilt, and treated far, far more gently than those whose secrets must be taken from them."

• Warrant for the mage Vaxin Caorn (Fri Jul 1 12:17:52 2016) - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the former Reeve known as Vaxin

Caorn. Caorn is a mage responsible for the deaths of many, including Miss Riannan dul Cross and, more recently, Mr Jullius Salisbury. He has been known to consort with demons and may be able to change his appearance. It is currently believed he resides outside of the city and is luring victims there before attacking them.

Please report any suspicious or unknown notes or mail you receive to the Reeves or Knights. If you are in possession of any information regarding Caorn, we urge you to make yourself known so that he may be captured and cease killing and harming innocents. Do not approach or engage Caorn under any circumstances, he is a powerful mage who will not hesitate to kill. The greatest help which can be given by the public is the sharing of any information - as insignificant as it may seem - and donation in support of the Order's activities. If at all possible, he should only be engaged in the presence and in support of a Knight Lithmorran.

Please remain safe and vigilant when travelling outside of the City of Lithmore or in Southside, where he has been known to strike.

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