The Arrival of the Esperbrand

[Aden Corso]

The Veil shrieks.

The Esperbrand flares, multi-coloured light exploding out from it as it collides against the Veil. The ripple of a shockwave radiates out from the point of impact, visible to all who look up.

The Esperbrand has finally arrived.

The skies seem to buckle and blister as the Esperbrand pushes against the protection of the Veil, straining against it, perpetually seeking entry. Across all of Solus, violent winds begin to whirl, rushing towards where the Esperbrand has stopped in the sky. Within moments, the beginnings of a violent storm have erupted, centered upon the very heart of the principality of Galandir and spreading out around the entire island nation. Only time will tell its purpose, but one this is certain: the very worst is soon to come.

 

[Aden Corso]

Days have passed.

Miles away, from the very heart of the storm, there erupts a cataclysmic concussion. Some event of dread has just concluded, causing the intensity of the storm to increase exponentially. The Veil wails in response, sounding to all who have the ears to hear like the shrieks of a dying animal. The Esperbrand flares brightly, and there can almost be heard a sound like mocking, triumphant laughter in the wind - which suddenly turns into howls of rage and frustration. Many of those who have been marked days past are driven to madness, running rampant through the streets or devolving into weeping, hopeless creatures incapable of even coherent thought.

What horror lies at the heart of all of this will doubtless be revealed soon.