RoadkillCatgirl
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[!] A notice was pinned to Mitrona's message board. A second copy was tacked to a column outside Mythanthar's bedroom door. A small pile of further copies were placed at the base of the message board, weighed down with a stone. Intended to be passed around to spread the word. [!]
Official Notice of the Resignation of High Councilor Aethrim Nevarel-Xaphan
Sunday, 15.06.1532, Eden's Shine
To the people of Mitrona. To my friends, my family, my colleagues, my coworkers, and to the people I have worked along side. But most importantly to my Khari'cerr,
I have failed you.
My goal upon claiming this seat on the High Council was to bring about a new era of peace for Mitrona. To rid Eden of the harsh rumors of the nation I love, and to mend any damaged bonds between us and the rest of the continent. Ever since becoming a Councilor, that is what I believed I was doing. Recently, however, it has become glaringly apparent that I have done anything but. For that, I have decided it is time to hang up my sword. To admit defeat before defeat must be proven.
As High Councilor I have done little aside from damage Mitrona's national relations further. I have created conflicts where none needed to exist. I have ruined trust between leaders, and trust between friends. I have brought violence to people I care for, and incurred violence in return. I understand that no amount of apologies will amend for the many mistakes I have made from my pedestal, and there is little I can do to atone for my rampant betrayals of trust.
This letter will be my final act as a High Councilor of Mitrona. That act being my resignation. I no longer wish to wield political influence that I cannot use responsibly. I no longer wish to put myself and my family at risk to do what I believe is right. At the end of it all, it has only brought me anguish and brought Eden unnecessary bloodshed. I wish for both to end as much as I may end them, and the only path I see to such an end is stepping down.
From the moment this notice is published on, I am no longer Aethrim Nevarel-Xaphan of Mitrona's High Council. I am simply Aethrim. A librarian, a doctor, and a mother. I wish to put my sins behind me and lead a quiet life again, as I had before I took up the responsibility to begin with.
For the few chances I had to make a difference in my homeland, I will be ever grateful.
With love in my heart and regret in my pen, one final time.
- Aethrim Nevarel-Xaphan
