Chronica Astrorum

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OOC: A copy is maintained by the priests of the temple of Sanguis Astroism in Eidulb and intermittently shared with the priests of other temples of Sanguis Astroism.

A chronicle of the bloodstars and that which they influence, kept by Munsel Keen.


Kabrinskian Controversies Summer 20 YD - Autumn 20 YD
In recent seasons there have been not one but two matters arising in the Church involving the name Kabrinski.

Allison Kabrinski's Conviction for Bribery

In the summer of 20 YD a Magistratum was convened under the guidance of Duke Malus Solari, Light of Austere, to investigate Allison Kabrinski. The charges were those of bribery or extortion in the pursuit of Holy Office; the willful destruction of a theocratic state; and consorting with Aurvandil or her Vassal States for her personal gain, in contravention of the war presently being waged by several theocratic states. The latter charges were quickly dropped, but Allison was duly convicted of offering an alleged holy relic in return for votes. The Light of the Austere Star described these acts as "abhorrent" and having "no place in the Faith". Therefore Lady Allison was expelled from the Church of Sanguis Astroism, stripped of her holy title of Luminary of the Maddening Star and forbidden from holding holy office again.

The Lady Allison shortly afterwards left the faith with the stated intention of founding her own heretic sect of 'Orthodox Astroism' in Aurvandil. Although a notorious and influential figure, Kabrinski's repeated conviction by Magistrati (the first member of the faith to be repeatedly found guilty) and her ruinous leadership of Kabrinskia have surely lost her many allies. That she chose Aurvandil as a place of refuge, a realm generally condemned by the astrocracies, speaks to her level of estrangement from the vast majority of the faithful. She was roundly condemned by members of the Church after leaving. Nevertheless, it is surely a dark development that one of former high rank within the Church would seek to divide it. The Bloodstars' uniform dimness at this moment seems apt.

The Former Nobles of the Theocracy of Kabrinskia Form the Farronite Republic

After a hard fought crusade by the Church of Sanguis Astroism, led principally (as I understand it) by the realm of Astrum, Kabrinskia was formed on the ashes of the Caerwyn Republic, which had dared to declare itself an enemy of all those who followed the Bloodstars. Although destroyed under the rule of Allison Kabrinski, the regions and nobility of Kabrinskia were brought under the administration of Astrum for safekeeping in a time of anarchy. After some time resecuring themselves, the erstwhile Kabrinskians (now thankfully rid of Allison) split once more from Astrum to govern themselves. Rather than refounding the theocracy, however, they sought to distinguish themselves as thoroughly as possible from their ill-omened former realm by declaring the creation of the Farronite Republic.

This sparked great consternation and debate among the faithful. Many eminent members of the faith feel that by not refounding the broken theocracy, the Farronites have betrayed the efforts of the Church's crusaders. On the other hand, the Farronites and their supporters (who comprise many high ranking members of neighbouring realms) feel that the obligations of their former realm Kabrinskia (in particular those obligations agreed to by the disgraced Allison Kabrinski) are now irrelevant.

The primary positions of the bloodstars during the events described: Auspicious was superior. written by Munsel Keen from Eidulb
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The State of Dwilight upon my Arrival - Spring 20 YD
After fighting my way through a fierce spring storm I reached the shores of Dwilight. My survival must be attributed to the grace of the bloodstar Austere, for without its guidance my ship would surely have been lost. Here I shall recount my initial impressions of the people and realms of Dwilight. I hope that the reader will find my foreignness adds an interesting sense of perspective to my experiences of this strange and massive continent, rather than simply betraying my ignorance.

Astrum

After landing on the coastline of Zereth I found myself warmly welcomed by the nobility of Astrum. Northern Dwilight is a relatively sparsely populated region where the nobility finds itself significantly outnumbered by peasant natives. Astrum itself is the largest realm on Dwilight at the time of writing. This may be a temporary phenomenon, as it has only recently absorbed some regions from the failed state Kabrinskia; the remaining Kabrinskian nobility intends to reform their realm at the soonest time possible.

After accustoming myself to the realm of Astrum I swore fealty to its Vasilif, Duke Sergio Mozzoni of Eidulb, as fine a leader as any realm has known. His grant of the docks and harbour area of Eidulb was extremely generous. Another man of great wisdom and nobility in Astrum is Duke Brance Indirik of Libidizedd, who provided me with much wise counsel and is rumoured to enjoy hunting with sea eagles! Both of these great leaders of Astrum were among its seven founders, and it is a tribute to their dedication and loyalty that they have served the realm for so long.

The Struggle for Paisly

Far to the south, the warlike realm of Aurvandil has come to blows with a grand alliance of astrocracies and marocciden realms, colonising the city of Paisly to which D'Hara has the juster claim. Although the prowess in battle of Aurvandil's nobility cannot be questioned, their diplomacy and stewardship lead much to be desired. I have heard that their rule is so tyrannical that great peasant uprisings have broken out across their lands, such that Aurvandil must now fight both its enemies and its erstwhile subjects. Maddening sang out its superiority on the eve of battle between the grand alliance and Aurvandil, and the bloodshed was most terrible.

Iashalur

In the northwestern corner of Dwilight, the nobility of Iashalur has made a bold attempt to beat back the wilderness. These brave few have established control of a wide area; the question now is whether they will be able to hold it.

The Lurias

On the opposite side of Dwilight I have heard of a people who fight each other incessantly. From the sparse information I have been able to gather, the Lurian nobility is so great in number that only the most cut-throat and cunning can claim power and prestige. I cannot help but think that these nobles would do better to head north to more civilised lands, where there are more opportunities for advancement, but perhaps the theocracies are better off without an influx of such untrustworthy schemers.

The Moot

The realms of D'Hara, Terran and Barca on Western Dwilight share a common culture, considering themselves to be marocciden. This bond has brought them close despite their dissimilarities, Barca being a poor woodland realm, Terran being a large coastal polity and D'hara being a trading realm based on the Dragon Isles. They are also all republics.

The Church of Sanguis Astroism

The elegance of the theology of Sanguis Astroism is only matched by the church's vast numbers of followers. It seems to me to be a thriving church with well established protocols and customs. From the church's birthplace in great Morek it has spread across the north of Dwilight, now encompassing the theocratic astrocracies of Astrum, holy Corsanctum, Iashalur and Morek, with followers in many more realms besides.

The primary positions of the bloodstars during the events described: Maddening was superior. written by Munsel Keen from Eidulb
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