Hey guys ive got some new news i saw in the official announcements.
I guess many of u might know it but still it must be put on this topic as it is related to this.Meanwhile, a rather detestable creature made appearance in the abandoned lab of Grand Capital. The creature was purely demonic, hunchbacked and horned with dark brown skin and heinous bared teeth. It was holding a strange projectile in its hand that was ablaze with an inextinguishable fire.
It stood quiet for a few minutes, staring in the skies above the lab. Then, as a mail pigeon came flying above, it jumped and hurled the projectile at the bird. A huge burst of fire killed it in an instant, the poor dove came down and got looted by the creature who snatched an envelope attached to its talon. Hopping with excitement, the creature drew a strange emblem on the floor and suddenly fell through it to some totally different place.
"Nice work, gog. Let's see what was inside."
A succubus took the missive from the creature, tore the envelope and extracted a sheet of scroll bent three times. She started reading the scroll.
"Fellow Councilors,
I am writing these lines in my study in the Academy at the same moment as the guard is approaching the Academy. I can see them out of my window, I have no doubt they are there to arrest me, and I hasten to finish this short message.
I managed to identify the origin of the queer behaviour of our Empress and to analyze the whole course of latest events. The Empress is being POSSESSED by a demon...
As painful as it is for me to admit, it is entirely my fault: in my quest to find the cure for Her Majesty's malady I forgot how vulnerable She became and have not arranged proper protection. I guess I will have to face my punishment at a later point, but now it is vital to decide on our actions.
You see, when I read reports about Her Majesty's actions, I immediately had the doubt.
Think about it: Temporary energy outbursts, then making long-term reclusions to recover. Strange glittering in her eyes and illogical decisions.
Besides, this whole rebellion situation is just a classical way of Demon preparation of an invasion. They make their victims clash internally to weaken themselves, and then strike rapidly and brutally.
For this reason councilor Arabat was arrested. He is an experienced Demon who knows his kin very well. One his look at the Empress would let him understand the reason, so the Demon she is possessed by just removed him from the way. I am guessing, they are after me here for the same reason - to keep their plans hidden for as long as possible.
As for the origin, I read several encyclopedia here in the Academy and I think I have an answer where the whole thing roots. During this Festival of Demons, so recklessly organized by Arabat, a lot of Lords began exploring the Demon tactics. And I do not have to remind you that the key to successful Demon warfare is in fact Gating.
With so many Lords gating creatures from Hell, I believe at some point the border with the Inferno broke, and Demons started creeping out. I just hope we are not too late with this discovery.
There is still hope. I think Her Majesty's mind is still strong as She has demonstrated huge will. I have no doubt that She created this directive for Feurlis while struggling with that demon, as an attempt to make the situation solvable. It looks like everything is in the Lords hands now. By defeating Feurlis they will set Arctic free. Reach him immediately after that and explain this situation to him. He must speak and the Empire must hear to initiate preparations for the demonic onslaught.
The guard is knocking at my door already with the intention to arrest me. I beg you, my friends, stay out of any trouble, do not act rashly and save yourself for a conversation with Arctic. We need his talent to make this known and to have a chance to withstand the attack.
Truly yours,
Bilir, Senior Academic, Councilor for Magical |
