[Druby]

IC

Fires smolder and embers dim as both the Black Falcon and the Empire retreat to tally their losses in the aftermath of Operation Black Plague. The Empire suffered great losses as, with the Guard stretched thin across the wide and breadth of the Empire in the wake of recent attacks, the Black Falcon were able to use this in order to hone their force into a sharpened dagger and strike their true target. An attack at the Nameless Shrine proved to be a feint as Arael and Mother, along with a massed force assaulted Voilegard with every intention of unleashing Mother's parasites on the populace.

Though the Empire lost much, the day was won in an Imperial victory. The defense of Voilegard was a success, with collateral damage kept to a minimum. Black Falcon forces were forced into a route, and the Black Falcon's leader humiliated. Already, news of deserters begin to flow as countless members cast aside their masks and either turn themselves in, or attempt to blend into the populace once more, bringing with them vital information on the Falcon's movements and facilities. Key among this new flood of information is the Falcon's current stronghold, supposedly located in a castle in a mountainous region in northwest Kysei. Both heavily manned, and with the terrain in the defender's favor, it's unlikely for a massed assault to breach the defenses for the time being, not without great coordination and effort. At the same time, it seems unlikely for the Falcon to reposition anytime soon, and so for now, a stalemate holds...

Mother herself was fought into retreat preventing her from spreading her parasites further than the areas surrounding Voilegard. A civilian evacuation, combined with an effective response from medical specialists, mean that Voilegard itself remains largely plague free for the moment, however the wildlife around the town have proven to be ample hosts and have slowly begun spreading outwards.

Empire officials have requested aid in a concentrated effort to control the parasites, and thus the plague, and all personnel both willing and able to volunteer are being asked to report to appropriate offices to coordinate in this matter.

OOC

For anyone interested in further investigation and other aftermath related events regarding Operation BP, feel free to DM Fern#5298 on discord, or contact us in the event servers! The plague zones outside of Voilegard will soon turn into smaller events for people to handle.