Chancellor Bersk - Priestess Ashby's Report

Since the very first time I spoke with her, Chancellor Katernin Bersk has been very honest about the rumors regarding the Banites' involvement in their election, spreaded mostly by a paladin of the Lord of Spells, Paige Mosbrooke. Miss Mosbrooke has been contacted, and she presented a very intricate series of events that she deemed to be evidence enough to condemn the Chancellor, though most of it are just theories and assumptions.

Trying to get a better understanding of these accusations, I spoke to Ministers Peram Flint, of Exterior Affairs, and Priscilla Plaskett, of Internal Affairs. Mister Flint is a cordial, patient halfling arcanist that disclosed quite a lot about Magistrati Mosbrooke, who leads an order called "The Azure Scroll", and held private conversations on the subject of executing wild magicians. She intends, or intended, to enforce the Magebond of the Azuthan Church in the Island. Mister Flint was once a part of Mosbrooke's faction but decided to leave them after events similar to the one I have mentioned. It is important to note that the Magistrati Mosbrooke is, according to Mister Flint, close to a pirate named "Drossaico", who has been endorsed by the Banites.

Miss Plaskett, an Eldathan, seemed to be more concerned for the general well-being of the city, which is quite logical given her position. The, as far as I am aware, arcanist preaches for peace and love, asking the people to be "good".

Both Ministers seem knowledgeable in their fields, and capable of following the Chancellor's plan. Their intentions are the right ones.

The third Minister, Dimitrios Hal-Nyxos, of Arcane Affairs, creator of the Lodestar Observational Devices, is yet to meet with me, but his work clearly speaks louder than any words. The system is magnificent, and the Chancellor's objective is very clear: safety for the people of Cordor. A dedicated report on the devices will be issued as soon as possible.

The City's Guard has been disbanded by the Chancellor, and the new Cordorian Navy has been tasked with law-enforcement. Valencia Cruz, an Amnian woman, is their Admiral and leader, seemingly capable and confident.

It is important to note that the King's consort (of Cordor) , Jennifer Eldren, is a Banite, and that their Church's influence is considerable throughout the Island. The topic is quite sensitive and emotions are probably at an all time high, but statements such as those made by the Magistrati Mosbrooke are merely an insult to the Chancellor's abilities. With time, and once the people of Cordor reach Clarity, the path ahead will be clear, and they will understand what the Chancellor is trying to accomplish, for her plan is not an easy one to execute, but a clever and necessary one.

PRIESTESS,

       Hour 19, Day 22, Month 4, Year 154
       Loretta Ashby