From a historical perspective, there are always times when organisations
on less-than-courteous terms must band together for the purposes of
ensuring that the world does not go astray. Most recently we have seen
this happen as a result of an incident with Kethuru. Citizens from
Celest and Magnagora, Disciples of Crow and Sycophants of the White
Hart, many in the realms bear the scars of a battle between the forces
of Good and Evil. As mortals, we banded together under the banner of
Good to ensure the success and survival of our various ways of life.
When Kethuru managed to find a foothold in our world, we discovered, as
a people, that there is common cause to be found in the name of doing
what is Right, and what is Just. It is in the name of that common cause,
of Good, Justice, and Righteousness, that I write this post. I do not
claim to represent any organisation, I do not claim to speak on behalf
of any people, I speak only in the hopes that my pleas will be heard and
heeded.
Celest is arrayed against the Taint. In the name of the Light, they wage
war on all that they see as Corrupted by Kethuru's touch. They do so
because their cause is Good, Just, and Righteous. Honour and Integrity
are two of the beliefs that I have heard many Celestians claim as their
own. I admit I have been sceptical and critical of such claims, but I do
believe that all Celestians act to integrate such teachings into their
lives as best they can. It is with that belief in mind, that I make my
request of the city of New Celest.
The Glomdoring forest has been rejuvenated by the efforts of Lady
Viravain. The forest itself cries out for stewards, loyal denizens
capable of tending to the great beauty found in its borders. There are
many who seek to assemble that group of stewards, out of a desire to see
the Glomdoring treated well. The most immediate concern of those many is
the establishment of a Coven, and the next step towards that goal is the
resurrection of the Great Avatars of Mother Night. We must restore the
balance between Night and Moon, else the world will continue to waver,
out of alignment with what must be.
It is in that quest for balance that I call upon New Celest. I, who have
long been an opponent of the City of Light, beseech them for their aid
in this time of danger. Not because I wish to turn the City away from
the Light, but because of common cause. Because their assistance will be
a step towards the path of all that is Good, Just, and Righteous. Even
now I can hear a resounding scoff from you Celestian readers, but I mean
what I say.
Serenwilde, in its maniacal quest to retain its monopoly over all things
alchemical and Ethereal, has gone to war with the Glomdoring. They do so
in complete violation of an agreement forged between our cause and
theirs. Queen Maeve, the Great Lady of the Fae, has said that balance
must come. The Serenwilde negotiator with whom I spoke, Laysus, said,
and I quote, "Who are we to stand in the way of balance?" The excuse
offered is that they do so in self-defence, in an attempt to preserve
their way against a threat. Their sole evidence is the statement of
Gwyllgi, the Dog of Darkness, explaining that there would be violence
between the Seren and the Glom, regardless.
Violence is but a part of Peace, as Death is a part of Life. The
celestial scale must be held in balance, and both sides of that scale
must then strike and counter-strike against one another. Labels such as
Good and Evil cannot be applied to either side of the scale, for the
true Good is to ensure that there exists a balance. Evil is the greedy,
selfish desire to keep the balance eternally tilted in one's favour, and
Serenwilde is truly Evil.
New Celest, while your initial reaction may be to cheer for any
opposition towards the return of tainted creatures, I urge you to look
at the bigger picture. The Great Avatars of Mother Night will return
regardless of the Serenwilde's insane wishes, for such is the nature of
the conflict of Good versus Evil. Balance will always vanquish
imbalance, but at what cost? How many people must die, how many
innocents must be slain, how many agreements shattered? Celest has an
opportunity to speed up this Balancing, and in doing so, save countless
people the scars of War.
I call upon Celest. Please, read my words, and see the truth in them.
While the Glomdoring seems to be your enemy, for its Tainted origins,
that is not so. The true enemy in this conflict is Imbalance, and I beg
New Celest to stand with those who seek it. It is the nature of the
world for Light to fight Dark, but such battles cannot be waged without
Good's triumph over the Evil of a skewed galactic scale.

Thank you for your time,
Visaeris Maeloch

Penned by my hand on the 19th of Urlachmar, in the year 115 CE.