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The Gathering of Nations of 1117 saw us travel to Nihon, with two aims in mind.
The first was to aid the Nihonese in their fight against Cathay.
The second to force the Wellspring of Evil to settle in one location within the Heartlands, specifically the lands of the dal riada of the Dragons.

We begin on the Friday evening and surprisingly, I was taken yet again. This time the Jade Emperor had summoned me into a ritual, during which he was attempting to use my sworn oath to protect the faction as a link through which to misdirect the life force of the entire Underdark into himself. The combined heartland nations rejected this idea, and each representative he had summoned explained this situation to his ritualist through the medium of violence. I'm not entirely sure how that culminated, the ritualist had frozen me mid assault and I was dragged away from the ritual the moment the seal was dropped.

Safe to say after my fourth disappearance this year, the faction was twitchy.

Saturday saw a large attack from the forces of Cathay, against which the nations rallied to confront. This later saw a large number of attacks launched against the heartland factions, by the emperor himself as well as his dragon. There were a huge number of deaths from this.

Come afternoon, Xenophis of the Demonfey sought to form a deal with the nation. He is fearing for the lives of his family, the Pretender has them secured and have no choice but to follow his will. War Commander Elkrin formed a blood pact with him, agreeing to aid in finding his family in exchange for the Demonfey rebellion within Dobluthe. News of this pact did not sit well with others of the faction, however I believe he made the correct decision.

Later in the evening our own problems struck, with the Gorgons attacking the faction. The first strike succeeded and cost us the life of my once deputy, Randipan of House Rea'morda. Another later attack was foiled when a Gorgon was found in the camp, attempting to assassinate any member of military command.

An Honourable Contest

Come Sunday, an honour battle was to be fought. The Shogun of Nihon requested the nations engage in a contest of honour to determine who is most fitting to serve with his forces. We were drafted against the Lions. Whilst the battle was swift, they fought bravely although ultimately to their defeat.

Let the War Begin

Before this battle could even begin, High Mage Henrik died as a result of the Warlock Curse, his pattern could not adapt to the changes.

The key portion of the Gathering of Nations, the battle against Cathay. The Jade Emporer led his attack against the combined forces of the Heartlands, utilizing his Red Dragon again. The battle was in fact a distraction. Our aim was to separate the Emperor from the spirit of Transcendence which was controlling him, once done we could use the Items of Regalia to bind the Wellspring of Evil to one spot.

We were successful and the Custodians of Evil were able to secure the wellspring into place.

Unfortunately during this battle Reggie of House Karrash-Morr was killed, and arguably the Red Dragon choked to death attempting to eat him.

The Balance of Ineluki Mistrivven