Attention, citizens of Druecia. This is an urgent transmission from the Council of Watch.
Just last night, Druecia’s Finest ventured deep into the Kingdom of Honos in a desperate effort to uncover the source of the Black Scourge, the devastating disease that has plagued the kingdom for nearly a month.
During their investigation, lead scholars Lionel Caldwell, Thraine Axegrinder, and Tucker Glindley uncovered alarming truths about the origin of the scourge. Evidence now points to the Ashen Maw - and further still, to the terrorist organization known as Cattivus Will.
It is believed the plague was no mere misfortune, but a deliberate act, a covert attempt to assassinate the King of Honos, Vultik Kastine, heir to the imperial throne.
We are relieved to report that the King has survived the attempt on his life and now vows to bring the Ashen Maw and its followers to justice. Yet, reports from Lionel Caldwell suggest a darker twist. As Thraine and Tucker pursued the source of the scourge, Lionel bore witness to a shocking betrayal. The notorious figure known as Suave, once a prisoner and known throughout Druecia, attempted to murder the King in cold blood.
According to eyewitnesses, a week before Druecia’s Finest arrived, Suave had come to Honos proclaiming himself a “new god,” offering aid to the afflicted. His benevolence was a lie - a façade for an assassin’s strike. Were it not for Lionel Caldwell’s swift action, the King’s life would have been lost.
As of this broadcast, Suave has fled. His whereabouts remain unknown.
static crackles across the transmission (The tone shifts deeper, distorted, almost inhuman.)
Do not be fooled. Druecia... we know you are afraid. You should be. The gods have returned to this world. Suave will be the first of many. Have you mortals forgotten the truth buried by five centuries of denial? This world was never yours to control.
Beings of higher design walk among you once more, unseen, unchallenged, and inevitable. King of Honos... you should feel honored. Your life was spared, for now. You should thank Suave for his mercy.
Fate does not belong to kings or queens. The plan is far greater. The realm should celebrate. We call to all who hear, whether you dwell in Nyvara, Druecia, or lands beyond the sea - pray. Join us as we welcome the gods back into the world. Even if your lips stay silent, we will still hear you.
Your rulers tremble and will tell you to fear us. Do not. Fear only ignorance. Cattivus Will shall aid Suave in ushering in the new age - the Second Coming.
static intensifies, then abruptly cuts
(The Council voice returns.)
King Vultik of Honos has issued a royal decree: a bounty of 20,000 gold is now placed upon the head of Suave. Dead or alive.
Let us remember our truth. The gods are gone. Whatever name this deceiver claims, he is but mortal. A God woul never be so cowardly to flee. Recall our history. The Elven rule, the dark centuries of bondage, when our ancestors prayed for deliverance and none came. Humanity rose not by divine mercy, but by the courage of ordinary men. Linden Kruslav was one such man. Humanity saved itself and will do so again.
For the Empire. For the truth. For the realm.