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Unrest in the Burning Desert

An odd event was reported recently: it appears that some parts of the Desert lands are no longer safe for travel, and most notably the trade routes. This was first reported by a Zoraï living in Pyr, Han Sai-Ge, who told of intense political unrest:

We know the Fyros for their tempers, quick and fiery, but the commotions I have been observing recently have left me even more cautious than when I first arrived in this vineless land. The native friends that I have made have been complaining of a lack of voice in the actions of the empire. They say the Akenak make claims and excuses, but do not move in the directions the people desire.

A more detailed explanation was then given by Fyrosian Pythus Aedon some time later, who indicated “increased tension” was being felt, most notably at Cheapside market, where slogans against the ruling power were heard, and turned into a demonstration through the streets of Pyr, to Highmarket:

The crowd pushed their way into Highmarket and raucously accosted the vendors and patrons with their claims against the Akenak. To my surprise, several of the vendors cheered the group on. Fearing a riot was being incited, I made my way to Merchant’s Walk to contain the group with the help of other patrols approaching from the west and north. Thankfully the citizens quickly calmed when they noticed us approaching and peacefully dispersed.

And more recently, Be’rory Thogen of the Trykerfolk was surprised to find a note on the post he tied his packers on, a stern warning in Trykertongue to avoid the Burning Desert:

A warning to all traders! Beware the trade routes of the Burning Desert. Their maintenance has fallen to ill and bandits can be found roaming freely.
Many traders have not been properly compensated for their water deliveries.
If you trade these routes, it will be at your peril. Travel with guard if you must.

Curiously, the news seem not to have travelled to the lands of the Matis as of yet. We should keep a watchful eye on developments in the Fyros lands.


Posted on August 21, 2009 by Hekla Fairhaven
Category: Events, Life on Atys, News, Politics
   

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3 Responses to “Unrest in the Burning Desert”

  1. Mythandri
    August 25th, 2009 @ 9:11 am

    So is this actually in-game, or just some csr playing around on forums with no justification?

    If it is in-game, talk about a good time for a war.

  2. Hekla
    August 25th, 2009 @ 9:30 am

    The royal guards of Yrkanis have now forbidden deliveries to the Desert.

    Somemin even reported the absence of reaction by leaders after the construction of the surveillance camps has led to the situation:

    “What’s happening?” said Dylion, worriedly looking at the meager shipment. “Why do you bring so little? Are the kitin still devestating the lands?”

    “No more than you’d expect, really,” said the guide as he pulled a swig from his waterskin. “The kitin assault was beaten back some time ago now, after the towers were raised. But I’ll tell you what, the akenak done nothing to help the trade routes return. I been hearing, even, the towers were raised more on effort and ingenuity of the homins of the Desert than to the guidance of those fat fools.”

    This was surprising news to Dylion. But the protests he had been hearing in the streets made more sense now.

    “Believe you me,” the guide said in slightly hushed tones, looking around. “If something doesn’t happen soon, there will be no more goods crossing the lands.”

    [ Just on the roleplay forums for now, although there's a wall of Mektoubs blocking the way to Cheapmarket. I believe it's a way to introduce the structure for the election of Akenak representatives in Pyr, or a warning that the area may be closed off entirely. Those elections have happened in all four regions on Aniro already. It would be good if the events we read on the roleplay forums were mirrorred on a billboard in-game, in every town of every land; that is very much needed. ]

  3. Mythandri
    August 25th, 2009 @ 11:39 am

    Its at these times when one wishes they could target the failed guards and leaders of a falling land, and with the use of spell and sword regain that which was lost.

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