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| Action Id: 2048 | Crisis: | Participants: Victus | |
| Status: Resolved | Submitted: April 14, 2018, 12:13 a.m. | Public: True | GM: Puffin |
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Silver: 20000 Economic Resources: 500 |
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Action by Victus
As the fires of war are dying down, it is time for Thrax to commemorate and honor the slain that fell in Setarco. High Lord Victus Thrax will be commisioned a new landmark in the Maelstrom, one that will serve as a memorial to the brave lives of Thrax's soldiers.
In a patch of land within the city that isn't overtaken by farms or otherwise will serve as a graveyard without bodies. The privilege of their body being interred will be decided on by their next of kin, but regardless, a single Stone Sword will represent a headstone for every soldier, with their names and deeds carved into its base. The swords will be buried halfway into the ground from their tip, with sashes of red tied around every grip and hilt. Every commoner and every noble who served in battle will find an equal footing here as in war, they stand shoulder to shoulder to face death as is. This landmark will be considered a holy site with priests kindly asked or donated to bless each new Stone Sword that is crafted and placed into the ground with the Queen of Ending's favor.
Any commoner or nobleman will be welcome to visit the site to leave offerings to their deceased's memory. In addition, all soldiers from the day of its completion forward are eligible to have themselves added to the ranks of the swords for their honorable service.
He dubs this landmark "The Scarred Field"
In addition, Victus will be setting up trust funds to pay a weekly stipend to the family of all those who died in Setarco. Enough to cover basic needs such as food, water, clothing and housing taxes.
Result
Outside of Maelstrom a field is prepared. Under the orders of High Lord Victus, those dead in the actions at Stormwall and Setarco are buried - either their bodies, or some memento of them. Most importantly, each grave is marked with a sword. The cost is huge - but the field of the dead, fallen in war to the battle against the minions of Marin is a somber sight. Viewed from the battlements of the fortress, the swords glint in the light through the day - but it's said the best time to view the stately monument to the lost is just at dusk, when the colors of the sunset are viewed and reflecting in a thousand shimmering pieces of metal. It's a popular landmark, as is Victus' decision to pay a pension to the families of the lost. He shows in his own way his respect for their sacrifices, and the respect for the people of the Isles.