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Mercy in the Pridelands

Posted by Tenebry on 01/11/20
In the lands of Pridehall, something new arises, a castle, its construction most ably organized by Lord Rafael Bisland (a Mercy himself). Named "Our Mother of Glorious Change", it serves as a new chapterhouse and academy for the Mercies of Lagoma. The central Crownlands location, orchestrated and purchased by Lord Michael Bisland, makes it an attractive destination for prospective Mercies, an alternative, and, perhaps, a rival to the academy at Blancbier. The castle is functional, defensible, but also built to high aesthetic standards and religious utility. All gods of the Pantheon are represented, with the architectural emphasis on Lagoma being somewhat subtle. That is, except for the giant brazier placed on the top of the castle's highest tower, purportedly lit by the Eternal Flame, courtesy of Prince Laric Grayson.

Of course, this chapterhouse construction happens with the explicit blessing of the Mother Mercy Sophie Valardin, who, besides sending seasoned Mercies to be instructors, incentivizes the first 200 students with gifts of gold filigree lanterns. Princess Isidora Valardin, Novitiate Mercy, oversees the stocking of medical supplies, while she, Sister Sophie, and Lady Mabelle Laurent of the Physician's Guild design the medical curriculum. Lady Lailah Bisland curates the library, emphasizing excellent yet affordable instructional texts. Lady Kaia Malvici, meanwhile, spends generously and even extravagently to see the castle's interior as pleasingly decorated as it is practical.

The new academy immediately draws prospective students from the Crownlands, to the great satisfaction of both the Mercies and the Bisland fealty, who see a welcome swell in productive population.