Unti Family/Aldo/Stories/Asterion

Roleplay from Asterion Arakiss

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Noblemen of Melhed, I know that probably most of you think that this letter is either for dukeship of Mhed or for a General seat, but it is not. This is the letter in which I say farewell, as I have decided to leave. The reasons why I'm leaving are mostly because of the different interpretations of the world around us and the philosophies of life between the Senate; which means most of the Melites, and me. As the Senators know I have always encouraged that we take part in destruction of Valhus; I am that kind of man, when I see evil around me I wish to destroy it. Melite way is a different way, not better and definitely not worse, but that is something I cannot endure. I cannot bare to see that we don't partake in Beluaterra's efforts to fend off the Daimons, nor that we didn't march off to war with Valhus when one referendum has passed, and there was not a need for another one. I will put these 40 men as militia in Lastfell, and after that I'll head back to Agyr to recruit myself a bunch of men to help me travel south, as I feel I have served Melhed well. My next destination will be Bara Khur, where I will join my brothers in faith from the Valentic Order; I hope I have served Komar well and that he'll grant me a safe way through the war torn lands. I have met some excellent nobles here who taught me a lot and I thank you all with all of my heart. But, I'm sorry to leave mostly because of Consul Aldo, whose presence is so unique and good which gives Melhed a rareness of a very original realm that is hard to find elsewhere. Despite our clearly different personalities, as he once described us as "my youthful exuberance against his antediluvian determination ", I feel unmeasurable thank to all the things he taught me. I am sure Melhed will only prosper. Farewell,

Asterion Arakiss (Senator of Lastfell)

Roleplay from Aldo Unti

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Well I think this is the most distressing of everything I've read since my return. It appears that I owe you an apology Asterion, I did not explain things as I should have and though you have chosen your path I will try again to explain. Melhed and the senate, many would say the two are one and the same, and the senate would most assuredly want you to think that. You seek to destroy evil, and see Melhed as different, yet Melhed is not, the senate is. The senate did not get much involved in the daimon attacks, but Melhed did. Selfless men and women braved the wilderness alone to uncover lore and knowledge of the foe, and take that knowledge to others. Nawat traveled to the deep south and to see Arcane himself, liberating people and preforming experiments. I myself wrote many volumes, collecting the information we had, and issuing warnings and instructions on how to best the foe. The plebeians carried copies of the books and letters to every noble so that the narrow-minded rulers could not trap their people behind ignorance, though sadly that one still failed. Veber did not sleep for the work of his efforts. The priests hounded the daimons across the world. Anubis died defending Agyr, Bob nearly fell assisting Thalmarkin. With Valhus, the senate wished vengeance yes, but that is a luxury to which we could not afford. If we had marched south, the west would have faltered and the inhumans raged. (OOC: Daimons said they'd jump into the fight if there was a gang bang. Best way to make sure Valhus died was to not get involved.) The senate tempered it's desire for revenge for the good of Melhed, and those who had no such desire. Yet those members of the senate who still wished to indulge found other ways to help, gold and troops, political pressure and promises were brought to bear by private members, beyond the senate. Melhed seeks to halt evil, it always has; however the senate seeks balance. The main difference that you have seen is the style, not the substance. I claimed you were full of youthful exuberance, you seek to act first, and from your heart. On the other hand I am famous, or rather pointedly not famous at all, for my antediluvian determination, my patience and careful attention to detail ensuring things work out eventually. If there is no one to counter my methods lethargy and stagnation can follow, just as chaos and uncertainty from yours. All in all Melhed is a more subtle land, that relies on the freedom and autonomy given to its citizens as well as the complexity of its government. What you seek to accomplish can be done in Melhed, as I tell each new comer, your fate is in your hands. The choice is, as always, yours. Know that you are always welcome to return, to visit or stay, and that your work in the library is much appreciated. Good fortune to you Asterion,

Aldo Unti (Consul of Melhed)