Vora Wedding

“Following the chaos of the Ouroussa Skirmish, Captain Shay unceremoniously dropped the party and Criston off near Windcatch without even docking. Each was paid 100 Oriens—less than promised but fair, considering the cargo never sold. Shay seemed more concerned with fleeing Uraba than settling debts. One month later and now settled in the quiet fishing town of Windcatch, the party witnessed a moment of joy: Criston proposed to Adrea, and their wedding took place soon after. The ceremony followed Tierran tradition at the local Kirk, where Adrea’s brother Ciarlo, a prester-in-training, led the ritual alongside Prester Fennan. The couple was united in Aiden’s name through the symbolic conjoining of fishhooks. As the celebration carried on into the evening with food, drink, and dance, a commotion stirred by the docks broke the peace. A sleek, well-kept Uraban vessel with a single red sail and the golden eye insignia arrived at dusk, riding low in the water. Four armored men stood at attention—not hostile, but clearly prepared. Leading them was a composed figure in finery: Giladen explained that his ship was damaged on a reef and required repairs before continuing to Calay, where he was to meet King Korastine. He carried a locked scroll case at his waist—documents regarding a proposed peace agreement. Though tensions flared, a compromise was reached. The Ambassador would go ashore with a single town guard. He requested assistance from Ciarlo for carpentry repairs, and the party escorted him through town. Privately, Ambassador Giladen shared the contents of his mission: Captain Shay’s actions in Ouroussa violated standing trade agreements and triggered conflict. Fillok’s death was justified in the eyes of Imir, who did not approve the assault. To avoid war, Soldan-Shah Imir proposed a formal division of the world at Ishalem—the so-called Edict Line. If Korastine agreed, peace would be restored. If not… there were grave concerns. After a cordial evening, Giladen departed to fulfill his diplomatic mission. A week later, word arrived via merchants from Calay: King Korastine had agreed to Imir’s proposal. In just a few weeks, a grand celebration would be held in Ishalem, marking the official ratification of the Edict Line and ushering in a new era of peace between Tierra and Uraba. The people of Windcatch, moved by the news, began preparing for the pilgrimage to Ishalem.”