Rumors around the Realms June 1025
Arken
Posted across taverns and inns throughout the Realms would be a letter:
"After the events of the Expedition to Mid-Realm, it has come to my attention that Fansy had been replaced with a mirrored version of himself for several months. It would be wise for friends to ensure that those who were on the Expedition, are in fact, not mirrors of themselves. This is not to cause unease, but more of a general caution, as I had not noticed the difference myself. If you have any other questions, please feel free to find Fansy to ask questions, as he has the most experience with the Mirror and what laid beyond it.
Jericho Axelthorne
Lord of Arken"
Verai
Strange lights have been reported in the sky over New Verai the day before and after the coronation of King Sir Orion. Some residents say they saw a shooting star during the day...
Val'Dara
Blackavar
A friendly scribe at Sir Orion's Coronation was able to transcribe the message from The Author delivered by his emmisary.
"Mark these words, for they will only be spoken once. I bring a gift from my new master, who released us from our frozen prison.
A sword for the Warmonger King of Chimeron.
This Harrowed Blade with blood must sing forever on.
Now that the verse is sung, let me speak plainly, Warmonger King.
As a commander and a king, the duty falls to you to grant boons and burdens to your subjects. You order your people to life and death on the field of battle. Offer this blade to one of your subjects as both boon and burden.
This decision must be made before the final stroke of Midnight, else a darker fate descend to the bearer and you.
To the Realms at Large from my master: Remember my lord waged no conquest against your lands in your conquest of Darkvale. You chose him out of fear to appease Garm to save your own hides and your precious gods. Any hostilities brought upon your people were proportional responses to your attack. Do you not expect a curled serpent to strike when cornered? Alas, these actions are in the past and we may begin anew so long as these conditions are met:
The new domain gifted to him and his new subjects will remain his.
You will return the pages of The Author’s Book that have been stolen.
You will return the boy, Daniel, to me.
Know that despite your calling him the Lord of Lies, know the truth of what will be wrought upon you if you should attempt to bring further violence against The Author’s sovereignty over Slumbertimeland and Blackavar:
The power of 9 chapters, 4 generals commanding his legions, a king on his new throne, and his son the prince will be brought to tremble your nations and fell your kingdoms. Give your answer now or not. Your actions will speak louder, and know that we will be watching and listening.
King Orion, your feats and leadership are known to me, and I judge you worthy of your new role. Wear it well, Ser.
"
Other
With the completion of the restoration of the keep, an invitation to the realms has been sent out for any magical scholar in good standing to come to Midrealm to study the mirror. Hopefully to determine that the threat is settled and if the mirror could be used for the betterment of the Realms.
