The Repose

"The Repose" is a term given to the condition that befell all Shard-Bearers during the Advocate Oracle. More information about this Oracle can be found here, and its aftermath here. During the latter half of Emru (February 2024), tensions boiled over in Meridian and Zenith both. Under Lady Yima's guidance and the hard work of loyal Zenites, the city of Springstar was attacked by residents of Kowloon and Zenites both. This was a distraction for the successful assassination of Tribune Cyrus by Amos Burton (assisted by Minegishi Gen and others). In retaliation, a concentrated blast of Meridian was fired at Yima's manor via a weapon that had been constructed over many months. The manor was destroyed, and Lady Yima seemingly died or disappeared. Only weeks after this, all Shard-Bearers fell into a deep slumber. The Shard-Bearers dreamt of worlds far away and felt as if they had only spent just over two weeks "away", but when they awoke, they found that 114 years had passed in Kenos and brought great changes to the world.

Conflict Result

Zenith claimed the Advocate Oracle, but Shard-Bearers fell into a 114-year sleep.

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Timeline

15 of Pelu, Year 0 of The Repose

The Repose Begins

The conflict of The Advocate Oracle occurs, and all Shard-Bearers are affected by the magical sleep of The Repose for 114 Kenosian years.
45 of Pelu, Year 0 of The Repose

Election of Tribune Voreen

Following the Assassination of the 34th Tribune, an election is held in Springstar, and the 35th Tribune of Meridian is chosen by the people — Agapitos Voreen.
1 of Emru, Year 1 of The Repose

Dedication of the Mausoleum

A year after the attack on Yima's manor, the area is designated as one that will be a place of remembrance. The Manor is dedicated by Florence and Kathova as “The Mausoleum”.

Location
The Mausoleum
15 of Emru, Year 1 of The Repose

The Flooding of the Reflecting Pools

The Reflecting Pools outside Yima's manor flood exactly one year after The Repose begins. The flooding causes significant damage and many are swept up by the waters and disappear.

Location
Yima's Tears
Takiltu, Year 3 of The Repose

Promotion of Delphyne

Cetina officially steps down from her position. After an interview process best described as "harrowing", Delphyne receives the job.
57 of Warqu, Year 7 of The Repose

The Twilight Strike / Cetina's Death

Frustrated by platitudes and personal motivation, Cetina gathers a small military force over the ensuing years after Cyrus's assassination. In the 7th year of The Repose, she launches a small military assault on Zenith's capital, seeking those who assassinated her childhood friend. Though the force makes significant headway into the city, Cetina is eventually slayed by Khojin when her group was caught by surprise and massacred.

Later investigation by the Tribune into the assault uncovered the fact that she was lured into a trap by Zenite loyalists.
27 of Iqnu, Year 9 of The Repose

Reopening of The Theatre

Using the fame and wealth gained from her role in stopping the Twilight Strike, Khojin puts all of her money and influence into rebuilding the Blight-ravaged Theater of Highstorm, which reopens to great acclaim.

Location
The Theater
Year 12 of The Repose

Creation of Zenitec

Thalissa Brightspark finds the breakthrough necessary to combine the magical energy of Zenith with engineering to create new magical technology, later dubbed Zenitec. This becomes a rapid area of innovation in Highstorm with the best and brightest minds dedicating themselves to creating new technology at a breakneck pace.

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Zenitec
Pelu, Year 13 of The Repose

Banishment of Victor Dupuis

Due to disagreements over The Uplifting, Victor Dupuis shuns the upcoming city of Skysong after loudly protesting its existence. He opts to stay in the city left behind and disappears from public life.
33 of Iqnu, Year 13 of The Repose

Death of Dr. Tousaing

Dr. Du Tousaing dies of natural causes.
13 of Takiltu, Year 13 of The Repose

The Uplifting

After years of cooperation to solve the problem of Zenite violence in Springstar, Tribune Voreen and the wizard Aetós undertake a monumentous effort and take portions of Springstar into the sky to create a new city: Skysong.

Location
Skysong

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The Uplifting
13 of Takiltu, Year 13 of The Repose

Dissipation of Yura Szczepański

During the events of the Uplifting and Kowloon's fight against Springstar in the ensuing chaos, Yura Szczepański is dissipated, and his Shard is returned to Heliopolis as a trophy.
Pelu, Year 14 of the Repose

A Royal Flush

A new, powerful gang makes its face known in Old Springstar, named the Scepter, and led by Maya Shatterspire.

Location
Old Springstar
43 of Pelu, Year 16 of The Repose

Death of Dr. Julia Melnik

Dr. Julia Melnik dies due to complications of early forays into elective prosthetics.
8 of Iqnu, Year 27 of the Repose

Unseen Changes

Leader of the Unseen, Haruna Konishi passes, and her successor, Gulilai Amit takes her place.

Location
Downtown Kowloon
Erqu, Year 34 of The Repose

Retirement of General Zaman

General Zaman announces her retirement from military service to Springstar and recommends Vakar Drakhorn. He's promoted to the position later in the month.
Pelu, year 35 of The Repose

Appearance of The Footman & The Maid

Florence Deshayes introduces the fae servants known as The Footman & The Maid to the people of Highstorm. Though initially slow to be used, the fae are commonplace within seven years.
9 of Emru, Year 65 of The Repose

Death of Desmond Ó Ruadháin

Desmond Ó Ruadháin dies of natural causes.
29 of Iqnu, Year 78 of The Repose

Madam Dee's Changes Ownership

After the passing of the previous owner, the popular brothel changes ownership.

Location
Psychagogía District
29 of Pelu, Year 114 of The Repose

The Repose Ends

The Shard-Bearers finally wake after their long slumber in their new Resting Rooms.

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Resting Room