| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision |
| polemos:campaigns:insurgency:cutscenes:ending [2017/11/15 01:23] – [Ending] Blake Anderton | polemos:campaigns:insurgency:cutscenes:ending [2020/08/15 16:04] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1 |
|---|
| ====== Ending ====== | ====== Ending ====== |
| In the Age of Erevno, year two-hundred-thirty-eight, the world of Polemos entered into a tumultuous period. For the first time in millennium, the specter of war descended across the entire globe. Eventually it would become known as the Unity War, but in those early days unity, cooperation, and community were words seldom used. Though it was sparked by one evil man, the conflicts that arose were in many ways inevitable. Merlynik Phylus, Chairman of the Covert Council, was merely an ember touched to a tinderbox - the fuel that would be consumed in this war had been long in the making. | In the Age of Erevno, year two-hundred-thirty-eight, the world of Polemos entered into a tumultuous period. For the first time in millennium, the specter of war descended across the entire globe. Eventually it would become known as the Long War, but in those early days unity, cooperation, and community were words seldom used. Though it was sparked by one evil man, the conflicts that arose were in many ways inevitable. Merlynik Phylus, Chairman of the Covert Council, was merely an ember touched to a tinderbox - the fuel that would be consumed in this war had been long in the making. |
| |
| At the heart of this global conflagration was the quintessence of the era- technology. For over two centuries the mortal races had been isolated from the divine, and they would be forced to adapt to this new god. Some would embrace technology to control- vowing to create a utopia; a world without sin. Others would use technology to remain free from control- even if it meant allowing people to sin. Some would reject technological progress- finding the darkness it could create too repulsive. Others would embrace this change- finding it could be the beacon that would lead people a more enlightened life. These three warring ideologies about technology: Constructionism, Libertarianism, and Unionism; were the unsteady pillars upon which the world's peace had been built. It was a surprise to none when it came crashing down. | At the heart of this global conflagration was the quintessence of the era- technology. For over two centuries the mortal races had been isolated from the divine, and they would be forced to adapt to this new god. Some would embrace technology to control- vowing to create a utopia; a world without sin. Others would use technology to remain free from control- even if it meant allowing people to sin. Some would reject technological progress- finding the darkness it could create too repulsive. Others would embrace this change- finding it could be the beacon that would lead people a more enlightened life. These three warring ideologies about technology: Constructionism, Libertarianism, and Unionism; were the unsteady pillars upon which the world's peace had been built. It was a surprise to none when it came crashing down. |
| |
| ==== No Heroes, Only Free People ==== | ==== No Heroes, Only Free People ==== |
| And so it was that the United Free People's Federation came to pass. Though it did not stop the civil war immediately, it marked the start of a new nation that would eventually bring peace to Polus and fight for Liberty in the Unity War. And it was not overlooked by many on how this nation came about. There were no heroes in epic battle, no angelic proclamation of authority, no silver-tongued campaign by politician or general; nothing but the courage and goodness of the common man, and the wish for a better life. | And so it was that the United Free People's Federation came to pass. Though it did not stop the civil war immediately, it marked the start of a new nation that would eventually bring peace to Polus and fight for Liberty in the Long War. And it was not overlooked by many on how this nation came about. There were no heroes in epic battle, no angelic proclamation of authority, no silver-tongued campaign by politician or general; nothing but the courage and goodness of the common man, and the wish for a better life. |
| |
| To those responsible for the Chaos Miracle, this was as it should be. Though they could save a city and open the heavens, they knew they could not heal the broken heart of a nation. Some in the group would work discretely, behind the scenes, to help bring this Federation to fruition. Others might have worked more visibly, or with other factions, but once the Federation's election was shown a success they knew that they had found the way to achieve the unity they sought. | To those responsible for the Chaos Miracle, this was as it should be. Though they could save a city and open the heavens, they knew they could not heal the broken heart of a nation. Some in the group would work discretely, behind the scenes, to help bring this Federation to fruition. Others might have worked more visibly, or with other factions, but once the Federation's election was shown a success they knew that they had found the way to achieve the unity they sought. |
| Phylus also foresaw his own future. Once the depth of his sins were revealed, the people turned from him and regarded him a tyrant. But they did this in the peace of everyday life, with a government that yearned to meet the people's needs. Some would claim this vindicated his actions, but theses accomplishments rested solely with the common people of Agathos - and the victory was more meaningful because of it. | Phylus also foresaw his own future. Once the depth of his sins were revealed, the people turned from him and regarded him a tyrant. But they did this in the peace of everyday life, with a government that yearned to meet the people's needs. Some would claim this vindicated his actions, but theses accomplishments rested solely with the common people of Agathos - and the victory was more meaningful because of it. |
| |
| As the Federation looked beyond it's shores to the looming shadow of the Unity War, the people did not shirk from their duty. Men and women, of many races, cultures, religions and territories, stood together at the cusp of tribulation, confident that as a free people they would weather the storm to come. | As the Federation looked beyond it's shores to the looming shadow of the Long War, the people did not shirk from their duty. Men and women, of many races, cultures, religions and territories, stood together at the cusp of tribulation, confident that as a free people they would weather the storm to come. |
| |
| ==== After Stories ==== | ==== After Stories ==== |
| Reiko and Tyr would have three children. Two would develop divine powers similar to their mother's. After they were raised, Reiko would become the head of a charity for those affected by the recently ended civil war. Tyr would continue to rise through the new Federation military, becoming one of it's most knowledgeable generals when fighting the USC. Their son, Jacob Eleythos, would be one of the first members of the elite "Lion Company" - a group of shock-troopers primarly made up of Sek-Agkelos and others with divine powers. | Reiko and Tyr would have three children. Two would develop divine powers similar to their mother's. After they were raised, Reiko would become the head of a charity for those affected by the recently ended civil war. Tyr would continue to rise through the new Federation military, becoming one of it's most knowledgeable generals when fighting the USC. Their son, Jacob Eleythos, would be one of the first members of the elite "Lion Company" - a group of shock-troopers primarly made up of Sek-Agkelos and others with divine powers. |
| |
| Sadly, years later, Tyr would lose his life in an ambush while fighting to liberate Celic from the USC. For Reiko it was the worst day of her life, and she would never re-marry because of it. It was, however, also the event that pushed her back into public life. She would serve the Federation as Governor, Ambassador, Secretary of State and eventually President. She would out-live her husband by almost a century, her divine affinity bringing the burden of an extraordinarily long life. Since the Unity war lasted well over 100 years, she would be one of the few known people to see both the beginning and end of the conflict. She died soon after the peace came, the matriarch of a proud and upright family. | Sadly, years later, Tyr would lose his life in an ambush while fighting to liberate Celic from the USC. For Reiko it was the worst day of her life, and she would never re-marry because of it. It was, however, also the event that pushed her back into public life. She would serve the Federation as Governor, Ambassador, Secretary of State and eventually President. She would out-live her husband by almost a century, her divine affinity bringing the burden of an extraordinarily long life. She died the matriarch of a proud family. |
| |
| Clara, now free from her post as Michael's archive, took up semi-permanent residence in Anthegalia, and would be invaluable to that government in prosecuting the war with minimal risk to the home islands. She still wanders from time to time, traveling the world and lending cryptic visions to those she takes interest in. | Clara, now free from her post as Michael's archive, took up semi-permanent residence in Anthegalia, and would be invaluable to that government in prosecuting the war with minimal risk to the home islands. She still wanders from time to time, traveling the world and lending cryptic visions to those she takes interest in. |
| Harold The Artificer would continue to fight for any faction that would let him defend Agathos's western shores. He died early in the year 240 during the second USC invasion of Polus, fighting for the waters he claimed for himself. His second-in-command Meryl Founder would take up his mantel as leading naval strategist, and would be an instrumental part of the creation of the Federation Navy. | Harold The Artificer would continue to fight for any faction that would let him defend Agathos's western shores. He died early in the year 240 during the second USC invasion of Polus, fighting for the waters he claimed for himself. His second-in-command Meryl Founder would take up his mantel as leading naval strategist, and would be an instrumental part of the creation of the Federation Navy. |
| |
| These are but a few of the stories from the Unity War. Others had their own rich tales to tell, and they are as varied and as numerous as the stars above. The world of Polemos would continue to turn, and the un-quantifiable measure of the human experience would continue to pass its limits. But let it be known, that during these pivotal times there were those that shone brighter than others. Though they could not end the War of Destiny, because of their efforts the horror of the Chaos Bomb would never be seen on Polemos again. During times when it was easy to kill or run, they found a better way. They were heroes. | These are but a few of the stories from the Long War. Others had their own rich tales to tell, and they are as varied and as numerous as the stars above. The world of Polemos would continue to turn, and the un-quantifiable measure of the human experience would continue to pass its limits. But let it be known, that during these pivotal times there were those that shone brighter than others. Though they could not end the War of Destiny, because of their efforts the horror of the Chaos Bomb would never be seen on Polemos again. During times when it was easy to kill or run, they found a better way. They were heroes. |
| |
| ===== If Providence Stopped Benevolence ===== | ===== If Providence Stopped Benevolence ===== |