Supreme Inquisitor Leska declares The Second Inquisition, known as The Scourge; a decree that all disloyal users of magic in Acheron and surrounding lands are to be captured or killed.

Political event

Supreme Inquisitor Leska, who seeks to seize control of Acheron with a strong show of force, orders General Magdus to move his forces to settle in for the winter and then join up with the Acheron imperial navy when it begins a blockade of Turinn, the capital city of Sindaire, in March. Acheron announces its intention to retaliate against the Province of Sindaire and the nation of Shahalesti for their involvement in the assassination of Emperor Coaltongue. In response to the announcement, Shahalesti sends out diplomatic envoys to nearby nations, seeking allies.