eachdraidh | Unseelie

[It had been since the return of the Monarchs since any had seen the face of the one on the lockets, heard the voice of the General, but here she was in full armor, silver crown upon her head, and a regal blue and white cloak upon her shoulders. The backdrop of one of her banners - blue with a white dragon upon it - would be seen behind her. For those more familiar with her, there was a bit more color in her hair than before she had fallen asleep, but it was still too pale to those that knew Saber before the corruption had seeped into her. And for those that knew Saber well, they may notice that she actually looked rested for once.]

Allow me to offer my apologies to you all for my absence. I see that it has come at great cost to the Unseelie. I will not dwell upon what may have been had I not fallen to the unnatural slumber I had been in, but shall look to the future. Much has changed since May, and though it gladdens my heart that our great Monarchs stand tall and that our Seelie enemies have lost one of their pillars, there is much that must still be done. The Void grows ever closer, our enemies bolder, and the gods stir.

I will be visiting all Spires and major settlements over the next week. There is much that I need to see and many to speak with. Captains, Lieutenants, I expect status reports immediately. Barons, I will be seeing you all soon. Anyone else that wishes to speak with me will find that I will make time for them.

For those of you recently arrived, welcome to Allaidh Darach. I am Saber - the General of the Unseelie forces. If you need purpose, you need a place in this war you have been unfairly brought into, I will find you one. Time is no longer a luxury we can afford.

[ooc: Open log is here. New and Old CR welcome!]

[OOC EDIT: ICly on 6/25, a messenger finally catches up to Saber to inform her that Balor(NPC) was appointed general while Saber was asleep and she now reports to him. Anything in this post occurs before then. Private messages will be sent to the new characters apologizing for the misunderstanding.]

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I hope you're as well rested as that sleep surely must have made anyone, Lord King.

[ Katsa is surprised to find herself pleased to see Saber. She doesn't know the reason for it, but perhaps there's some comfort in a king besides Reul, in a woman she respects. ]

What do you wish to know? [ Lieutenant, reporting in. ] I'll answer if I can. We've not been crippled yet.

[Katsa gets a slight smile from Saber.] I am rested. It has been a long time since I felt this well. I am still concerned about why I slept so, but I will not dwell upon it.

Please, what have your scouts reported lately regarding the Seelie, their movements, and what of the gods?

I’m glad you’ve awoken, in any case. We've plenty of magical illnesses with mysterious sources, apparently.

[ Katsa sighs. ]

The Unseelie attack on the White Citadel appears to have slowed Seelie movements for now, but they are rebuilding. We’ve had news of a Seelie-run slave trade taking our people from the borders, and we’re moving to discover the source and end it as quickly as possible. We’ve also kept our eyes on Mair, making trouble where we can’t be seen.

I’ve not seen anything myself, but I’ve heard reports and rumors that gods may have begun appearing in their shrines, or at least gaining interest in the rest of us with the Void so close.

It’s becoming harder simply to watch and wait. I would do something, move before the Seelie forces can recuperate. I've an urge to fight something that I know can die.

[Saber listened and seemed to be referencing some papers before her, nodding as Katsa confirmed some of the information Clarke had given her.]

I understand that urge and hopefully there will be opportunity soon enough. Have you heard anything of Briste?

[ Katsa shakes her head. ]

No. Most attention seems to be focused on Leathann, but Briste is as much in danger of the Void as the southern island.

[Saber frowned. She's suspected as much.]

Then I will just have to see what the situation is there and see what can be done. They are also far closer to us than Leathann is. Less Seelie.

I won't pick and choose between islands, as innocents from all over live on both. But with Briste's location, the natives might be more willing to push back against the Void especially with our help.

[ a brief hesitation ]

I know one or two Unseelie who have a particular interest in the island. They may help you.

[ she can't promise to remain there herself unless it becomes vital, even more than it already is. ]

I am not saying forsake Leathann in the slightest, but its proximity to Glaschu and more welcoming climate and people make it easy to instill compassion. I am certain there is a lot of Seelie aid there.

But if none have seen to Briste, who shall? They are our neighbors and deserve just as much effort and aid as Leathann. And so I will look into their situation.

Please have those with interest in the island contact me.

Yes—I agree with you in that completely, lord king.

I'll let them know what you're thinking. Is there anything else?

Nothing that I can think of at the moment. Thank you for your promptness and report, Lieutenant.

And stay well.

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