At the turn of the year 394, a duo of armored Djeirani braved the winter
elements to venture, as emissaries, with the intent of visiting each of
the major world powers of Sapience. The Djeirani, as they were
described, claimed to be Lieutenants of the Dark Empire on a diplomatic
mission. Each were accompanied by the spider-like Chiav striders, widely
known to be the new foot soldiers of Llazuth's army.

Though rumors are abound over whether they were rejected, accepted, or
merely kept on the ropes, the subject of the Lieutenants and their offer
were on the minds of friend and enemy alike. Representatives from the
Noble Houses of Djeir had nothing to say on this supposed splinter
faction of Djeirani, and what little is known of the Empire is kept
firmly under wraps by the allies it may have made.

All eyes are on the southwestern portion of Sapience, for now, as
questions of the Empire's true purpose bring to light old conflicts
involving even older, more malicious powers long forgotten.

Penned by my hand on the 6th of Variach, in the year 394 MA.