Ambassades

Kamia'ata,

Due to unforseen circumstances I am very sorry to say I will probably be unable to attend the next Assemblies of the Circles in Zora. In case I cannot be there, the Zoraï Initiate Sygmus will represent the kwaï Celestai and the interests of Min-Cho. We would like to propose the addition of the following topics to the next assembly:

- A Zoraï representative in the college for Kitin studies;
- The investigation of a mysterious oracle in Min-Cho;
- The need to guide more Initiates down the path of enlightenment and awakening.

Mata yume',

Rikutatis, Zoraï Awakened (Min-Cho).

Kami'ata,

As I made my way to the dynastic merchant in order to buy some crystals, I heard cries coming from the main market. I went to investigate and it turns out that it was an Old Zorai with a strange tale - his village was attacked by bandits. They didn't harm the inhabitants but took everything they had.

I urge the Circles to include this most urgent topic in the agenda for the next assembly. Bandits attacking Zoraï villages inside the Cities of Intuition is not something that should go unpunished. I helped the old Zoraï and he promised me to come to the next assembly so he can explain to us what exactly happened.

Mata né'puké,

Rikutatis
Zorai Awakened

PART I:

The Circles' assembly of the Zoraïs met on 8h - Dua, Medis 26, 1st AC 2582, and the following homins were present:

Supplice, Sage
Zhoi, Zorai Ambassador
Sari, Homin
Kytaro, Zorai Guardian
Nahual, Zorai Initiate
Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe
Dounhoja, Zorai Initiate
Lehony, Zorai Initiate
Xtarsia, Guild Leader of Celestai
Zurath, Blessed by Ma-Duk
Echtelion, Zorai Initiate
Ember, Larvester
Erminantius, Matis Ambassador
Zendae, Mistress of Arms
Salazar, Matis Noble
Kaen, Ranger Companion
Remigra, Priestess
Kiwalie, Apprentice Pathfinder
Khalaoden, Priest
Nejimbe, Homin
Old zorai, Poor lonesome old homin
Tear of Serenity, Oracle of Min-Cho

Here is a summary of what was discussed:

- Defense Circle:

The kitin swarming in Tunnel of Woe and the kitin attack on Yrkanis were discussed, generating much controversy and some heated arguements. Dynastic Scribe Rikutatis and Zorai Guardian Kytaro blamed the Matis for poking their noses where it doesn't belong and prodding the kitin nest with massive expeditions, thus causing the swarming. Initiate Nahual defended the right of the Matis to attack the kitins in their own lands, and Ambassador Zhoi and Ambassador Erminantius also came to the defense of the Matis by explaining that there might be other, more mysterious reasons for the swarming. They mentioned a mysterious homin who was seen around the nest and might belong to an ancient anti-kitin organization. It was decided that the College for Kitin Studies will be investigating this matter further, and the two Zoraï representatives for the college were chosen: Awakened Rikutatis and Ambassador Sygmus.

- Reconstruction Circle:

An Old zorai was invited to address the assembly and tell his story - his village had been attacked by bandits some days prior. According to him, the bandits took everything they had but did not harm anyone. They were of all races and wore all types of clothes and armor but no insignia. They were all mounted on mektoubs. The old zorai could not give any more details about the atack. He did mention a letter left behind by the bandits, but he did not have possession of this letter. He would try to find it and bring it to Sage Supplice, so that it could be used in the investigation.

Sage Supplice asked if anyone had suggestions for the new banners of the Zoraï cities. There were some ideas and discussion on the matter, but no one had any solid proposals. Sage Supplice asked the Zoraïs to come up with their proposals and present them in the next assembly.

- Spirituality Circle

Just when Sage Supplice was calling the beginning of the discussions for the spirituality circle, an unknown young Zoraï walked into the assembly. She introduced herself as Tear of Serenity, the Oracle of Min-Cho. This so called "Oracle" showed little respect for the Zoraïs and their assembly, provoking some heated discussions. She denied the possibility of choice and claimed the future was already predetermined. When Noble Salazar asked where her abilities came from, she simply said: "from that which you discard, that which you deny".

Tear of Serenity went on to make three prophecies of doom for the Zoraïs: the children of Goo will take something dear from the Zoraïs, an injured mythical beast will rampage and cause destruction in the jungle, the ancestors of the Zoraïs will rise up and march against the Theocracy. After that she left.

Due to lack of time, the last two circles of the assembly had to be postponed to a future date.*

Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe

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(*) Friday, 20 February 20:00:00 UTC

PART II:

The Circles' assembly of the Zoraïs met on 4h - Holeth, Harvestor 6, 1st AC 2582, and the following homins were present:

Supplice, Sage
Sari, Homin
Zendae, Mistress of Arms
Marae, Guardian of the Kingdom
Khalaoden, Homin
Salazar, Matis Noble
Erminantius, Matis Ambassador
Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe
Algouesnou, Crimson Reaper
Sygmus, Zorai Ambassador
Lehony, Homin
Zurath, Blessed by Ma-Duk
Xtarsia, Guild Leader of Celestai
Ghyr, Homin
Kytaro, Zorai Guardian
Echtelion, Impaler

Here is a summary of what was discussed:

- Dynastic Circle:

Sage Supplice mentioned the letter of resignation sent by Awakened Zhoi. She wished to resign from her post as Ambassador to the Verdant Heights, but Supplice said her post shouldn't be considered vacant until the sages had the opportunity to talk to her personally.

Two new ambassadors have been nominated from the ranks of Zoraï Initiates: Lehony will be the new ambassador to the Rangers and Kytaro was chosen to represent the Zoraïs in the Lakelands.

- Exploration Circle:

Ambassador Erminantius renewed his thanks for the help the Theocracy has provided in the battle against the Kitins in the Forest. Awakened Rikutatis then raised his concerns for the plans of a plant barrier the Matis have been studying. He reminded everyone that in the past, when Lenardi Bravichi began work to cultivate roots to form a natural barrier, the kamis have fiercely opposed him to prevent Matis manipulation of nature. At the time, there was even a war involving the Zoraï tribe Sacred Sap. Ambassador Erminantius replied in kind, reaffirming the Matis' absolute authority over the Verdant Heights and claiming this project's only goal was the betterment of Yrkanis.

Ambassador Sygmus then gave his report regarding the latest news from the Fyros Empire. It seems like the Fyros and Trykers have been negotiating plans for a water caravan. Moreover, the investigation on the homin called Atreus continues to unfold in Pyr. The latest evidence seems to suggest he is the twin brother of the late Emperor, and that he was secretly stolen away as a newborn by a rich and powerful Fyros family for unknown reasons.

Finally, the discussion turned to the Gibads Tribe. Sage Supplice expressed his concern for a promise that was made to the Gibads a long time ago, but that was never upheld by the Zoraïs: the delivery of containers to store fruit. Supplice was afraid diplomatic relations with the Gibads might turn sour if the Zoraïs didn't deliver these containers in the near future. Rikutatis and Sygmus have vowed to mend relations with the Gibads. The Icon Worshippers Tribe will be sought after in order to build these containers.

Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe

Kami'ata,

There's been some disturbing happenings in the Witherings lately. In light of that, I propose an assembly of the Circles sometime in the future, at a date that is convenient for the Sages, in order to discuss the following topics:

- Marung Horongi's diary excerpt, found not so long ago in the Void;

- A certain "Oracle of Min-Cho", who has been preaching dischord and opposing the Theocracy;

- A Zoraï girl who has gone missing in Min-Cho. Followers of the Oracle claim her disappearance marks the beginning of a series of prophecies.

Mata Zora,

Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe

Kami'ata,

I would also like to address my progress on our relations with Fyros Empire.


Mata né'puké,

Ambassador Sygmus

The Circles' assembly of the Zoraïs met on 21h - Holeth, Germinally 6, 1st AC 2583 and the following homins were present:

Supplice, Sage
Xtarsia, Guardian of the Theocracy
Zurath, Blessed by Ma-Duk
Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe
Misai, Homin
Sygmus, Zorai Ambassador
Lehony, Ambassadrice Zoraï
Kaen, Ranger Companion
Salazar, Matis Noble
Erminantius, Ambassadeur Matis
Khalaoden, Atys Citizen
Mahija, Kitin Hunter
Nahual, Zoraï Initiate

The following topics were discussed:

- Dynastic Circle

The Sages still haven't been able to contact Zhoi about her resignation as a Zoraï Ambassador to the Verdant Heights. They will make another attempt to get in touch with Awakened Zhoi. Failing that, a new Ambassador will be chosen.

- Defense Circle

A Zoraï girl by the name of "Suki" went missing in Min-Cho. Her mother, a Zoraï called Misai came to the assembly to ask for help. Misai explained that the last person who saw Suki was a guard returning from patrol. He saw her leaving Min-Cho towards Grove of Umbra and carrying a forage pick with her.

The disappearance of the girl was discussed in relation to the first prophecy of the Oracle: " the children of the Goo take something dear from the Zoraïs ". Not everyone was convinced this missing girl had anything to do with the prophecy, but Zurath mentioned that "Suki" means "darling" or "beloved" in Taki Zoraï language.

Ambassador Sygmus agreed to lead a search party for the missing homine in the near future.

As per Sygmus's request, and due to the increased level of bandit and marauder activity in the Jungle, it was also decided that more guards would be requested to patrol the borders between Cities of Intuition and the other regions in the Jungle.

Finally, Xtarsia has proposed that the Theocracy could get more involved with the recent wars against Marauders in the Jungle Outposts. Normally the Theocracy does not get involved in such matters, which pertain to guilds and faction alliances, but Xtarsia has proposed to send ambassadors to their allies of other nations in order to fight the Marauder threat. Sage Supplice said that not enough Initiates were present to discuss such a delicate matter and proposed that Xtarsia organize a meeting to discuss this idea.

- Exploration Circle

Ambassador Erminantius said he didn't have any messages or news from Stevano Karan, but announced that since Rikutatis had resigned from his position as Zoraï representative to the SKA (former college for kitin studies), the Zoraïs could choose a new representative to take his place.

Rikutatis explained that his reasons to leave the SKA were of religious differences. He went on to claim he believed the SKA to be completely under the influence of the Karavan, following the orders of a certain Karavan agent, and that he was attacked by the Kuilde tribe while carrying out a mission as an official SKA member.

Erminantius defended the position that the SKA has no national or religious affiliations, and that they only carried out the mission for the Karavan agent because that would provide them with valuable information about the Kitins. A new Zoraï representative will be chosen. Rikutatis's personal recommendation was for Ky Ta-Ro.

Sygmus gave a report on his efforts to mend relationships between the Zoraï Theocracy and the Fyros Empire. He explained that the Fyros Akenak has forsaken religious and faction bias in order to focus solely on the Fyros people. He is working closely with Akenak Lerya in order to bring Zoraïs and Fyros together as allies.

Finally a report was given by Rikutatis about the successful delivery of the fruit baskets to the Gibads tribe. The diplomatic relationship between Zoraïs and Gibads appears to be finally reestablished, and the Zoraïs were able to learn more about the Gibads language.

An incident involving an attack by a rogue Shadow Runner following orders of the Antikamis tribe was also described. He tried to steal the fruit baskets but the attack was successfully repelled. The Tryker bandit was able to escape and the Shadow Runners tribe promised the Theocracy they would investigate the matter.

- Spirituality Circle

The polemic surrounding the Oracle of Min-Cho and her prophecies was discussed. Sage Supplice asked the Zoraïs to give this Oracle some indulgence, since she is merely trying to pursue Enlightenment in her own way.

Salazar, Sygmus and Xtarsia all expressed their concerns about this Oracle's attempts to undermine the Theocracy's authority and the danger that represents as she gains more followers. It was decided that it would be wise to keep track of the Oracle's movements. At the moment, however, no one knows where the Oracle is or how she can be found. She has vanished since her last public appearance in Maiden Grove.

Finally, the discussion turned towards the excerpts of Marung Horongi's diary. Rikutatis expressed his desire to investigate the matter and try to find the remaining pages of this diary in order to learn more about the marauder villain and his schemes. Sage Supplice told him that the Company of the Eternal Tree has more information to share about Marung Horongi and will be contacting them soon in order to arrange a meeting.

Salazar offered to share his historical and personal knowledge on Horongi, and Rikutatis proposed that they should pool all their information and knowledge on the Horongi brothers in order to compile a dossier on them. The possibility that Marung Horongi is still alive and may return to terrorize Atys again was considered a real one. For that, homins must be prepared.

Rikutatis, Dynastic Scribe