Glorious Conquest (August 467AV)

“Ravanusa has been liberated!” Cried the bard striding down Borvok’s Boulevard in Mirandola. People began to murmur and emerge from their homes as he strode boldly down the centre of the street.
“We can all be free, our salvation is at hand,” he cried as a small crowd now followed. He walked down several more streets, word spreading as he headed for the City’s central plaza. By the time he arrived there, several hundred people were arrayed ready to hear his words.
“Friends, I bring joyful tidings. Ravanusa is free of the Escari, free of the Scourge. The people celebrate, their lives made better by our true saviours. The great Clymenia herself led the charge, slaying the Escari oppressors and freeing the virtuous peoples of the Duchy of Archion!”
There was a smattering of applause and cheering.
“You too can be truly free. The mighty Mawganth, Guardian of the Underworld, comes this way. Open the gates, let him in and rejoin the Duchy. Only together can we defeat the evils that ravage the land.”
Another round of applause from the crowd. But this time mixed with some worried voices and a few people leaving.
“I see doubt amongst you and I know that those who lead you here would silence me soon. But do not be disheartened! Have faith. I see before me many true believers, many faithful to the Eternal Court. I beseech you, pray. Pray to Clymenia, leave offerings at her temple here. Pray to Mawganth, open the way for them to return to us and grant freedom. We shall prevail. We shall regain our rightful place!”
At that moment a group of armed guards, the livery of Mirandola and the Blackcoats prominent, entered the square and approached the podium. They started to break up the crowd, calling for the bard to cease and desist his speech.
“Stand for what you believe my friends. Honour the gods!” He remained incredibly calm as the group of soldiers surrounded the podium and began to advance, “In faith there is power!”
With this last statement he brought his hands together, twisting the ring he wore and disappearing right before everyone’s eyes. The crowd murmured and began to disperse. But more worryingly, some cheered.
Ravanusa is now controlled by Clymenia.