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Guardians of New Sienna, Keyoshi, National Government, The Commander

Source: Unnamed man presently residing in North Keyoshi, in the city of Malifuna, in the Province of Key P’atu.

Interviewed at Malifuna on 23 Wuudah, 3065.

The source reported the a stranger wandered into their village in bad shape. He wore the uniform of a soldier, but his suit had no identifying symbols upon it. The stranger saw our source working in his garden and asked him for help. The man said that he meant no harm, That he had no idea where he was, or for how long he’d been walking. But he was hungry and thirsty. The man spoke in broken Keyoshian.

The source described him as being very tall, approximately 6’5”. He was very strong, but looked weak from battle and hunger.

At first our source was afraid, just like the other villagers. He reported that for some reason he cannot explain, he trusted the stranger. Our source felt he meant him no harm. He brought him food and water. The man ate it quickly and asked for more. Our source explained to him that they were a poor family with not much extra .

The man nodded in understanding. he reached down into a pocket on his pants leg and pulled out three small pouches. Much to our source’s surprise, it was filled with gold coins. He simply could not believe it. He ran into his home and showed her their newly found small fortune. Quickly they gave the stranger his fill of their food and offered him a comfortable place to sleep.

The man could not tell our source his name. He had know idea who he was or where he had come from. During the time he spent in their village, he came to be known as Ka’Kaea – meaning “He who is tall”.

He proved himself to be stronger than any man they had ever seen. Our source offered multiple stories of his strength and bravery including but not limited to:

He single handedly pulled a wagon from the Makana river.
He battled and killed a giant jaguar with his bare hands.
When a giant tree fell upon one of their tribesman, he lifted it by himself and the man was saved.

There came a time when warriors under the command of Taika came demanding tribute, supplies and control of their land. The villagers refuse, and the stranger, now known as Ka’Kaea fought against them. With a supernatural strength he throughly defeated them. 


It was at that time, our source and other villagers told him that he should leave. They were most certain that Taika’s warriors would return, with more forces in an effort to kill him. Ka’Kaea agreed and soon left. It was then that the villagers all decided that they too would leave their land. They knew things would never be the same. So they took the rest of their gold and started a new life on the Keyoshian mainland.

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Adroit Comics, National Government, New Sienna, Nu’ZarEil

The great nation, now known as New Sienna, was once upon a time simply “Sienna.” But our Royal Families had the foresight and fortitude to bring about a revolution that would change the face of the world.

Sienna had once been a peaceful land, full of cooperative works and peoples from across the realm. The land of Sienna was rich with resources: freshwater, acres, and acres of timber, fertile soils, and caverns full of precious metals and gems. Over the centuries, the native ruling family had been welcoming and supportive of newcomers.

But there came a day when the ruling family lost their way. Becoming foolhardy and greedy, the young King Shemaha Salamalan changed everything. His edicts were harsh and disruptive to the citizens of Sienna, both native and foreign. Families across the land were in an uproar and fearful of what the future could bring. However, twelve leaders united the families of Sienna to fight back against the king’s tyrannous rule. As happens so many times in history, there was one person who stood up to make a difference. There was one person who inspired the citizens to take action for what is right. That man was Devin Vonderdöm, of the Vonderdöm clan. His ancestors had arrived on the shores of Sienna almost one hundred years before. Traveling from Old Arkton, his family had always worked in trading precious metals and resources. The Vonderdöm clan had built much wealth before migrating to Sienna and had earned even more since they’d settled. Seeing that his family’s livelihood was in jeopardy from the king’s new orders, the noble Vonderdöm knew that he couldn’t sit by and see all that they had worked for be lost.

From that moment forth, I knew that everything would be different. How could I bear witness to such transgressions as these and say nothing? How could I, Devin, from the long line of Vonderdöms, allow the rights of myself and my family to be usurped? The answer is simple, I could not, and would not go down in history as a side-note. The world would not look back and say that Devin Vonderdöm did not fight for his family’s freedoms. The freedom to live, the freedom to build, and the freedom of enterprise.

– Excerpt from Devin Vonderdöm’s Personal Diary circa 2885

With that understanding, he joined with other like-minded leaders of the community. Together these leaders worked to unite families across the land to resist the new laws that threatened their prosperity. They urged their followers to fight for the rights that had long ago been granted to their forefathers. These same rights should be due to them as well.

These leaders became known as the Royals of New Sienna, and their war has gone down in history as The Royal Rebellion of Sienna. Lasting for five years, many lives were lost. Many mourned the losses of this great nation and looked with hopefulness to the future. And what a wonderful future it proved to be.

Under the wise and considerate leadership of New Sienna’s Royal Families, our nation has become the most powerful in the realm. In this, all of our citizens should take pride.

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Capital City Gazette, Isla de Mariyah, Local Government, National Government, New Sienna, Uncategorized

Dear Editor,

Why is the National government even considering the proposal to drill on Isla de Marayah?
I understand we all need power, but it seems to me that good old fashioned wind and water power have been doing us just fine.

There are plenty of natural power sources that don’t require us harming the plane that sustains us. Our realm provides us with all the food, resources and energy we need. We should not be choosing to harm our home, only to meet our greedy desires.

How much power do we as people need anyway?
How many more machines will be built in the name of progress?
How many forests will be desecrated in the name of big business and financial prosperity?
When will the people’s voice really matter?

I challenge every Citizen of Capital City to unite in one voice to challenge the establishment and their destructive and corruptive ways!

We shall be heard!
There is no progress if the home of all humanity is destroyed. Together we must work together to save us all.

Love, Peace and Preservation,
Nature’s Champion

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Capital City, Curtis Perry, International News, Local Government, National Government, New Sienna

By Curtis Perry – Investigative Reporter

Royal General Donovan Vonderdom — a name that strikes fear in hearts of many men. He has gone down in history as the youngest Royal General to ever be appointed to the New Sienna Royal Guard. Though some speculate that his eldest son, Adonis, may be the first to break that record.

Pompous, demanding, and unyielding are words that some have used to describe him. Though the public at large believes he’s a hard-working royal with a heart for philanthropy. The truth is, he does a great job of putting his best foot forward to keep the public on his side. However, those closest to him aren’t quick to share their truest opinion of him, for fear of the consequences.

The VOND Corporation is one of the biggest companies in the world. With diverse holdings that run the gamut of industries, Donovan’s enterprise is beyond impressive. There are very few that rival his profit margin, and even fewer with same level of relentless pursuit towards success . . . No matter the cost.

Some attribute VOND Corps overwhelming achievements to Donovan’s keen business sense. Others say its due to his ruthless nature. Regardless of how the company has grown over the years, it takes hard work and dedication to stay on top. It seems like the retired general has a talent for making things happen.

His pockets run deep and his influence reaches further than most would believe. However, though he wants to be, he is not invincible, nor invulnerable. And he is certainly not all-powerful. Though he would have you believe that he is.

Donovan has seen more than his fair share of battle. To be honest, he misses the fight. He looks back on his days of combat with fondness and a sense of nostalgia. Those were his good old days. He is, without a doubt, a warmonger in the purest sense of the word.

Centuries ago, his family built their fortunes in war, battle, and weaponry. So it should come as no surprise that VOND Corp’s key projects fall into these areas of interest. However, the man is shrewd and posses a brilliant mind. His corporation‘s investments, acquisitions, and holdings are so complicated that even the most seasoned detectives could get lost in the search, and never find their way back to Donovan.

He’s got big plans underway with his sights set on higher profits and more power than he has ever gained before. However, things are not going as planned and the retired general is certainly not alright with that. It’s his way or his way, and that’s the way it always has been.

But times are changing, and someone has decided that they’re coming to bring down Vonderdom in a major way. He has made many enemies in his life, so the suspect list is far too long. The search for the party responsible for robbing his banks won’t be an easy one. However, that’s where those deep pockets come in handy. At least that’s what he thinks.

Soon Donovan Vonderdom will have to realize that money can’t buy everything, especially not protection from the Militia.

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Adroit Comics, Capital City Gazette, Capital City Mysteries, Curtis Perry, National Government, New Sienna

In the land of New Sienna, there are many folks who like to bury their heads in the sand. Fearful of the truth, they go about their lives, desperately fighting to survive in a hostile world. Things always seem to be getting worse, as though all of the world is erupting in chaos. The bad news: Chaos is on the rise. The good news:, There is always hope.

My name is Curtis Perry, and I’m a reporter. Well, I suppose that I’m actually much more than a reporter. This curious life of mine began as the son of two mild-mannered immigrant farmers, haling from the Island of Keepaton. Very religious, they always told me stories of the ancient days. They were very certain about The Creator’s plan for our lives, and the existence of divinely appointed protectors sent to defend us all from Darkness. As a child, it was hard for me to truly understand much of what they taught me. It seemed so far-fetched. That was until one of those fabled protectors showed up and saved my family.

I was only ten years old. It was the middle of the night when our house caught on fire. I tried to wake my mother and father, but they’d somehow been knocked unconscious on the kitchen floor. I screamed for help and remembered what my parents had taught me. It was then that I prayed.

Suddenly it seemed as if everything stood still. The flames stopped flickering; I couldn’t even hear myself breathing. My line of vision became filled with a brilliant golden light. My senses were overwhelmed and I felt an unexplainable peace.

In the blink of an eye, I had been transported safely outside of our burning home. I looked down, and my parents were laying on the ground beside me. When the firefighters and police finally showed up, I told them my story.

Of course no one believed me. They chalked it up to adrenaline-induced-delusions. They also decided that I was the one who saved my parents from the burning building. That could be the only explanation, as far as they were concerned. Thankfully, my parents believed every word I said. The experience only increased their faith and mine. From that moment on, I was sure of two important things. Number one: The ancient stories were undoubtedly true. Number two: The powers-that-be had no intention of letting that truth get out.

Nine years later, in 3058, I was drafted into the Royal Military. Of course, yours truly wasn’t too keen on the idea of fighting someone else’s war, but I had little choice in the matter. It was there that I gained an even deeper understanding of the way things truly work in this world.

Its been 15 years since I left the Royal Military. Now I’m a single, disillusioned, retired soldier-turned-reporter. Frustrated, under-paid and over-censored, I am ready for a new chapter in my life. For so long, I’ve been fighting for the truth and working to make a difference in a city that doesn’t really seem to care. But I can’t give up now. One day, these words will be read by someone who dares to believe the truth. That someone is you.

Will you open your eyes to look beyond this superficial facsimile of reality? Or will you too be destined to live in the illusion? If you’re the former, then keep reading. If you are the latter, I suggest you turn back now. The road ahead is rocky and filled with impossibilities. It certainly ain’t for the weak of heart.

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Adroit Comics, Capital City, Capital City Gazette, Capital City Mysteries, Crimson Hawk, Curtis Perry, Eboni Stone, Guardians of New Sienna, International News, Local Government, Max Norton, National Government, New Sienna

The year is 3073.
The nation is New Sienna.
The city is, you guessed it, Capital City – “The City in the Center of the World.”

This metropolitan epicenter is renowned across the realm for its sights, industries, and sophistication. However, there is a darker side to this fair city.

The authorities are overwhelmed with all the calls reporting crimes of all kinds. It’s simply far too much for the Capital City Police Department to handle. Many people are realizing that they must do something to change things. And there are a select few who have what it takes to truly make a difference.

In such a huge city, there are many stories we can follow, but there are three that stand out from the rest: Eboni Stone, Curtis Perry, and Max Norton. Each of these detectives are on a mission to uncover the truth and bring the bad guys down.

Join us as we explore their tales, and discover what secrets the streets of Capital City hold.

Eboni Stone

Each and every person has their own tale to tell, many of which are filled with challenges. Some people fold in the face of adversity. Others might crawl into their shell, hoping that everything will get better. Eboni Stone is not one of these people. She’s been through so much in her life, yet she’s never given up.

A former CCPD officer, she left the force years ago after a tragic loss. Brave and dedicated to serving the community, she soon became frustrated with the ways things worked in the system. After turning in her badge, Eboni set her sights on serving the people in a different way. That’s when the Eboni Stone Private Detective Agency opened its doors.

She spends her days and nights searching for clues to solve her clients’ cases. With all her years on the beat, you’d think she’d seen it all. Ha! Not even close. Missing persons, stolen property, corporate espionage — the list goes on and on. That’s not even touching on the craziness with Hawk and her niece and nephew. But is she ready to solve the biggest mystery yet? Only time will tell.

Curtis Perry

The streets are filled with secrets. Curtis knows this to be true. He’s uncovered so many, he just can’t stop now. Everyday he beats the pavement, chasing down the clues to his biggest story yet! Tirelessly he does his best to expose the truth. Unfortunately, he and his editor don’t always see eye to eye.

Curtis is obsessed with fighting against Royal conspiracies, governmental, military, and corporate wrong-doings. However, the publisher of his newspaper could care less. The Capital City Gazette existed to please the advertisers . . . period. Furthermore, they would never publish any stores that could upset anyone too powerful . . . Or dangerous.

Curtis cares nothing about that. He’s on a hunt for two things, the absolute truth, and proof that Adroits are real. Though his paper may not want to publish the hard hitting stories, he’s making them public one way or another. He’s tired of playing games with these fools. Curtis has dedicated himself to exposing the truth to the free world. There are plenty of people who want him to keep quiet. But Curtis has never been one to do as he is told.

Max Norton

While most detectives are doing their sleuthing for clients, or to break some big story, Max has a more personal motivation for his work. His very existence is riddled with riddles. His life has taken more twists and turns than even he can remember. During the day, he is Max Norton, a simple, ordinary man who runs a tow truck company. But by night, he is Crimson Hawk, an anonymous defender for the citizens of Capital City . . . and beyond.

His cases are complicated and lead to bigger bad guys than most folks would want to tangle with. At times it seems like his adopted home is under siege. With crime on the rise, its becoming harder and harder to find exactly what he’s been searching for all of these years.

One of Max’s biggest problems is that he can’t say no if someone needs help. Even if it’s to his own detriment. But while he’s helping save citizens in the streets, he’s also tracking down the past that was erased from his mind almost ten years ago. But that’s one mystery that extends far beyond him. Max knows that this is one case that could impact the entire realm and change the course of history forever. He prays and believes that he is up the the task.

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ABN News, Adroit Comics, Jamal McCall, National Government, New Sienna

Who are the Royals?

Before “New Sienna” there was “Sienna”

All citizens of New Sienna are familiar with the royals. To an even greater extent, there are very few in the modern civilized world who have not heard about the Royals of New Sienna and all their dramatic feuds and conquests.

One cannot speak on the history of the nation of New Sienna without mentioning the names of our Royal Families. For it is they who founded this country as we know it today. The NNS (Nation of New Sienna) was birthed from the bravery of twelve families who stood up against tyranny to establish a new nation. Or at least that’s how the story goes.

The premise of this new nation was a noble one, or at least it seemed so. However there are many that would argue the establishment of The NNS to be self-serving at best – and utterly selfish and destructive at worst.

Salamalan Tribal Legacy

There was a time when this land was all run and owned by the Salamalan tribe.
They prospered as a people and became renowned across the world as skilled craftsmen and traders. Their mercantile endeavors were unrivaled by any other nation in the world.

A land rich in minerals, rare gems, fresh water and fertile growing lands, the Salamalan leaders had a wealth of resources with which to cultivate the growth of trade. After centuries, people began moving to live among the Salamalan. Wanting to understand their ways and profit from their knowledge and resources, people came from all over the world.

The tribe was welcoming to the foreigners who came upon their shores. They taught them how to respect the earth. The Salamalan way of life was very simple. They always worked to live in harmony with nature and to replenish it in every way possible. The immigrants loved their new land, and their new people, the Salamalan.

Sadly, so more centuries passed, it seemed as if the energy of the great nation was changing.

The Tide Changes

The people of the land were still kind and welcoming. However the king of the tribe began to feel threatened by the growing number of foreigners who had come into their nation. For the most part they had been positive additions to the community. There were many who brought new sciences, medicine and understanding.

But the King was distraught over the changes he’d seen since he was a child. King Shemaha was his name, and he was resolved to preserve the legacy of his tribe. He did not want to see it disappear into the wave of foreigners who were now invading his land. He also feared that one day they would try to over throw him.

King Shemaha’s fears were not unfounded. However, he didn’t know exactly what to do.

This is where things began to go awry for the king.

He began to institute laws limiting the powers of foreign nationals living in the land of Sienna. They couldn’t purchase land, they couldn’t own businesses and they couldn’t hold office in regional government positions.

A fervor of indignation arose from the citizens of Sienna, both indigenous and foreign. Foreigners were aghast at the recension of their rights after their families had lived there for hundreds of years. The original tribesman were shocked because the foreigners had become like family to them. Many of them had intermarried, and now their children didn’t know where they stood. Were they now tribesman or still considered foreigners? A wave of confusion and restlessness overtook the nation.

Twelve families banded together in resistance to the king’s orders. These families were a mix foreigners and natives, who had vested great works into the land and people. For almost a decade, civil war rage throughout in the land.

Devin R. Vonderdöm

According to New Sienna lore, The Vonderdöm family patriarch, Devin R. Vonderdöm, was the leader of the revolution. A prominent family in the history of our great nation, The Vonderdöms are synonymous with New Sienna. This plane-wide powerhouse is more than a family, they are an institution. But more on that in our next issue!

We would be remiss to end this introduction without sharing the names of all twelve Royal Families of New Sienna. The following list is in order of prominence and power within the New Sienna Society:

Vonderdöm
Ricoñard
Kemáh’zu
Mattaiz
Peekáh
Nubãkaru
Shelemē
Barañu
Gladenson
Cöpperstein
Benjaroo
Zang Tao

We have so much more to share in our exploration of New Sienna’s Royal Families. Please look out for the next article in our series when we explore the Vonderdöm family legacy and their complicated royal relationships.

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Adroit Comics, National Government, New Sienna

We are happy that you have chosen our great nation to be your new home. We are a diverse and populous land, with citizens from all over the realm of Nuzar’Eil. There are a great many people looking to join the ranks of our joyous, productive and prosperous New Siennians. In becoming an official citizen, you will be granted all the rights of citizenship, including access to healthcare, education and legal access to our thriving workforce.

However, there are steps to becoming a citizen of this powerful country. The founding Royals of New Sienna wanted to always ensure that people who came to our shores would be able to make a home. But unfortunately, there were many occasions when foreigners came bearing ill-intent. The Royals decided that something had to be done. There had to be a way for the country to be able to welcome good intentioned immigrants, but filter out those who might do harm.

It was a controversial decision, but the Royals held strong. And thus, The New Sienna Royal Committee of Citizenship was born. It is our proud and royal duty, to educate and acclimate all new citizens of the NNS (Nation of New Sienna). At the conclusion of this introductory series, you must past a simple test. Passing the NNS Citizen’s Test is one major prerequisite of full NNS Citizenship.

We are passionate about our country, and confident that you will be too. By the end of our forthcoming course series, you will be well versed in the following areas:

New Sienna History
The Royal Congress
Judicial System
Legislative System
Financial System
The Royal Military
District Supervision Division – New Sienna Police
Trade, Imports & Exports

Once again, we are proud to be your future home. We welcome you to the beautiful shores of New Sienna and invite you to dedicate yourselves to learning the required information to become a full citizen of the mighty nation.

Sincerely,
The New Sienna Royal Committee of Citizenship

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Adroit Comics, National Government, New Sienna, Nu’ZarEil

The year is 3073 in a land not so different from our own. The world of Nu’ZarEil is on the brink of another Great War. For decades The World Alliance has seemingly been on one accord, to promote peace and cooperative works amongst its members. However, as is so often the case, there are those parties who would rather benefit themselves than the greater good of all. To people like this, personal gain is the greatest good.

The Great War of 3033, changed the political boundaries of the entire plane, with the most powerful nations claiming territories across the world. When this happened, many of the now conquered territories prayed and planned for the day when they would fight for their independence. For many of these people, that day has arrived.

The Royals of New Sienna have territories across the world, on top of the districts they have claimed as their own over the centuries. There are many citizens of New Sienna, and the world, for that matter, who question the Royals families’ entitlement to their rule. The Royals’ position of rulership has always been a source of contention, especially with the ancestors of the original ruling family. They would say that these “so-called-royals” have no authority whatsoever.

The Federation of The Royal Indigenous Clan was founded by Monroe Sallamalan, in an effort to establish the rightful rulership to the tribe of Salamalan. It is the FRIC’s position, that the modern royal families usurped the throne from his families ancestors in an illegal and highly unethical fashion. It is their goal to see the Salamalan family reinstated as the true rulers of New Sienna.

Most citizens of New Sienna are unmoved by FRIC’s fight. Right now everyone is worried about the possibility of a second Great War. The casualties from The Great War were tremendous, and it’s not as though that was the last war on record to take the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. However the youth of New Sienna are adamantly against this war, and they are protesting across the nation.

The Youth Party of New Sienna has rallied together, taking up the banner to speak for the young citizens who seemingly have no voice. They have made their position clear, “No Draft! No War! No more innocent lives lost.” “How can the lives of this great nation’s youth be pledged to give their lives in a war launched by the elders? Is this fair? Is this right?”

The rumbles of war are shaking up the world. The Nation of New Sienna is brewing with unrest, and its Capital City is no exception. The metropolis of Capital City is bright, shiny, big and exciting. Everything anyone could ever look for in a city. Including all of the ills that ail huge populations crammed into small areas of land. With a population over 8.3 Million, trouble is definitely on the rise.

What was once a simple settlement of Indigenous farmers and fisherman, has now become one of the largest cities in the world. And it certainly has not been spared from all the troubles that come along with such a distinction.

Criminals are thriving. Crooked politicians are manipulating the masses. The dissension of the citizens is growing and growing with each new day. The good people of the city have been working and praying to see a change in their home. Little do they know, their prayers have been heard by The Heavens above.

As of late, there is another phenomena popping up in Capital City: Super Powered Humans, also known as Adroits. For centuries there have been legends of people with special powers, granted by Divinity, to protect the world from darkness. However, most of modern society has brushed those stories off as nothing but fantasy or fairy tales. But soon and very soon, all truth will be revealed.

But times, they are a changing! Reports of Adroit sightings are on the rise, both good and bad. From rescuing folks in crashed cars, to robbing banks and burning down buildings, they’ve been reported all over the place, and it’s making people nervous.

“Are they here to help? Or hurt?” This is the question on so many people’s minds.

To deal with the threat, the Capital City Police Department has created a new Special Adroits Unit. They’ve taken some of their best officers and tasked them with hunting down these Adroits, assessing their threat to the city, and capturing them whenever possible. These are brave souls taking on this challenge, and they know they are ill-equipped for the task at hand. However, they are committed to doing what they must to keep their city safe.

The citizens of Capital City are brave and hopeful. However, they know that something must change, and soon. It’s almost as though a dark cloud is moving in over their city, but no-one really knows what to do. But as always, there is hope!

One man, on a search to discover his true identity, has found his fate intertwined with this great city. He is a man who has been trained in the ways of righteousness and instilled with a fire to help those who cannot help themselves; a man whose selflessness is only outweighed by his bravery; a man whose obsession with the truth is never compromised and no longer understands the meaning of “I can’t.”

This man is Crimson Hawk, a lost soldier on a mission to save the world, and find himself along the way. The Crimson Hawk, also known as Max Ward, has set up shop in Capital City in a major way. No one knows who he is, but they are thankful for his service. Partnered with his best friends/adoptive family, Pops and Leeka, they are on a mission to right many wrongs and uncover one of the biggest conspiracies of darkness this realm has ever seen.

You see, many people are concerned with the ills of politics. Others are obsessed with the dangers of criminal underworld. Yet and still there are even more who worry about the corrupt royals and their militaries or even the deadly drugs sweeping the streets and destroying the minds of our youth.

But what most don’t understand is that there is one source of power for all of these threats. The Evil Darkness of Chaos fuels the fires of dissension, unrest and unconscionable acts across the land. And only The Light of Divinity can bring it all to an end. It is this very light that drives The Crimson Hawk, Pops, Leeka and every divinely appointed champion that is called to fight The Darkness and restore Divine Order to the realm of Nuz’ZarEil.

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