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6/28/2018

Volume 2 - Epilouge

Year of the Ram
13th Proclamation of Lord Baal to the tribes of Pandemonium

             My dear Primerans, as your current lord it is my duty to inform you, to the best of my abilities, of all that impacts our way of life. You all may have been aware that the eldest of our fair community have sensed a great deal of change upon the lands of Ferus Mundus. This is due to a subtle weakening of the hold that the foul Black Hearts have on our world. For today is a day that deserves celebration. For on this day, I can share with you all that we are finally free of the legacy of the traitorous Styx.
            Our youngest generations may not be aware of the details, but allow me to remind you all that Styx was the most vile criminal in the history of our centuries old society. Styx and his accomplices attempted to destroy our way of life through deceit and manipulation. But fate was with us when we discovered Styx's lair, a place filled with all manner of dark arts, and exposed him for what he truly was, an apprentice to the Black Heart, Belphagor. His comrades, Wraith, of the ghost clan, and Ghast, a chimera and an apprentice to Black Heart Mammon. Have been reported to be no longer of this world.
           The ministry's connections to the ghost clan have reported that Wraith left for the human world of Earth months ago after over a century of banishment from our lands. He is now reported to have succumb to a final death, as his essence can no longer be felt by their tribe's elder. As for Ghast, we know this is true from our spies in the Necropolis where Mammon dwells that Mammon himself has destroyed the entire city in a fit of rage, screaming for the blood whoever has killed his “precious.” Mammon's own vile powers have waned, and the ministry has come to the conclusion that he may very well indeed become a target of the remaining Black Hearts so that they may expand their own territory. If Mammon should fall prey to one or more of his demonic brethren, then this will mark the second time a Black Heart has fallen in the time of the great city of Pandemonium.
              Forget not the forces unleashed upon us by the Hive Army lead by the Black Heart of Wrath, Daimon. Forget not how we met his forces head on and staved off the darkness attempting to swallow us whole. But most importantly, forget not his foolishness to destroy himself using his own power. Though his strength nearly destroyed us, he is now nothing but a memory with a poor excuse of an army still clinging on to the idea that he will lead them again. Remember all of this my fellow Primerans, so that you can look upon this new development and see how foolish these demons are, how they will all ultimately destroy one another and leave us as the lords of Ferus Mundus!
So, to celebrate this momentous occasion, the ministry and myself have decided to host a rare event, The Festival of the Hunt! To those who are not aware, The Festival of the Hunt is a sacred tradition hear in Pandemonium. It reflects the great trial of our ancestors, who used our ancient laws of honor and combat to determine which members of our clans would be strong and brave enough to face the most heinous lord of all the Black Hearts and emerge victorious, and as a result, founded our noble nation.
             The rules are simple, two teams of warriors will compete in the lands that border our city by hunting one another until at least one team member remains. Though we must always endeavor to show compassion and honor, those wounded in combat or unable to continue the hunt will be withdrawn and treated in a display sportsmanship. The winning team will meet with myself and the rest of the ministry in private to discuss what they would desire most, and the ministry will grant it. However, the ministry wishes for this to be a special festival like no other. So we have decided that this Festival of the Hunt will only permit entries from outsiders. We shall show the rest of Ferus Mundus the greatness of our nation by offering a chance for them to see our generosity and benevolence through this most momentous event.
              So rest well our children. For in the coming days we will be revealing to you all of the proud warriors who have come from far and wide to participate. Until then, we ask that you offer thanks to whomever it may be that has rid our world from the likes of Wraith and Ghast. I ask you to all raise your glasses high this evening to salute the noble soul that has vanquished a great darkness that tried so desperately to destroy our way of life. It is to you, warrior, that I offer my thanks, wherever you may be.


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