TO: EVERYONE AT AROUND 12:15 AM

[magicalarchaeologist]

There is a military coup happening in Thorne. Admiral Sidwell has made a play for the crown that seems to be succeeding. The Summoned are currently being evacuated into safe rooms along with natives.

I thought this information best to be shared with all Summoned.

[He doesn't plan on bringing up how the doors are warded shut. That's for other people to say. This is all about information sharing, Istredd has other things to worry about.]

Comments

[magicalarchaeologist]

We know that he's a military genius and has likely been planning this for quite some time, we've noticed his accelerated plans in Thorne over the past few months and thought it was possible. He isn't royal aligned by birth, he was married into the family although he was close to his niece, or so we thought. His eldest son has the royal blood and is now the heir apparent, no doubt.

I'm as well as one can be under the circumstance. I wouldn't put it past him to attack Solvunn as well as the Free Cities, be careful.

[aquaveiled]

He slew is own family to solidify his power...I wish that were less common. Do you know of his thoughts on the Summoned?

We will. I hate that we have to stay underground, but the elders aren't asking us to stand by idly.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I don't think we have any accurate read of the man so far, but he seemed polite enough to us. I suspect we'll get to know the real him now that his plan has finished.

I think it's for the best. The gods may be your best defense given that Solvunn doesn't appear to have a large army, correct?

[aquaveiled]

Considering that Thorne is where all this began, I have to believe he would still see you as valuable.

[ Her fear is, of course, that a military man may find them more expendable. But the resources needed to Summon and keep them...surely that should be worthwhile? ]

That's right, yes. People may call to arms to protect their home, but they're not soldiers. They're farmers, artisans, families who will just use what they have if they must. I wouldn't want them to see battle.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I think he will take advantage of any weapons or useful people he can. If we were targets, they would have secured us themselves and attacked.

Then yes, I think those gods are the only true defense Solvunn has against the potential of Sidwell going to dominate there too. You must be prepared.

[aquaveiled]

That's a morbidly reassuring observation.

I have no doubt that's been on the Council's mind of late. As we know the gods now and what they're capable of, I hope it doesn't come to that.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Morbidly reassuring is one of my defaults.

I would say it's unlikely anyone would be foolish to cross the gods after everything, but Thorne still is reluctant to believe in them. Or at least not put as much stock in them as Solvunn. Sidwell is no different, I think.

[aquaveiled]

Thorne has always seemed to be more concerned about movement in the Free Cities, but if Sidwell is willing to uproot the status quo...

I've never been great for politics. But I'd rather not find out the hard way what he decides to do next.

Either way, please take care of yourself. If there's any way we can support you across borders, we will.

[magicalarchaeologist]

We're working on it. If there is anything else other people can do, we will certainly let you know. For now, just stay safe, and I sincerely hope Solvunn stays out of it.

[aquaveiled]

Me as well. Thank you, Istredd.