Emperor Remains Beyond Aegis

FASTHELD - The word circulating from officials in the palace on Caryas Hill suggests that the expedition to track down Emperor Talus Kahar XIV beyond the Aegis wall succeeded in its goal of finding him, but was less successful in returning with him. By his own choice, it appears, the Emperor remains beyond the great wall, where he was spirited away a month ago by the evil Ravager. He made this choice, it is said, because his exposure to the forbidden land past the Aegis might tend to cause greater tension with the Church of True Light and others who might be suspicious of his actions. Now, the realm remains under the rulership of Regent Oren Nillu until such time as young Talus Kahar XV, heir to the throne of Fastheld, achieves an adequate age to take the crown.