============================================ Sent: Year of the Emperor 580,
We, the few Dawnstar native representatives which hold a place in the Imperial Court, bring with great sadness, the news that Samyrrah Almandine, the Tip of the Spear, Queen of Dawnstar and Elected 2nd Empress of the Empire has finally succumbed to death after many, many years of leadership and rule.
The Empress accomplished much in her life, from the early days after the slaying of the dragon, when she was merely 40 years old, right up until her passing at 150, Samyrrah forged a Kingdom from the shoulders of her blood relative Samaia, became the elected Emperor and figurehead of the Council in recognition of this great act, and truly put Dawnstar firmly on the map.
Her passing marks the end of the reign of the second elected Emperor of Mercuria, as well as the first - and last - member of the Council of the Crowned of Dawnstar. A statue is to be comissioned in the Valley of the Emperor in the Imperial City, in honour of her servitude and years at the figurehead of the Council.
Her successor will be appointed in time, as the tribes of the Talvilainen are convening in mourning for their honoured leader.
Samyrrah now goes to her ancestors as all who have come before have done, and takes her place in the spiritual guidance of her people. A ceremony is to be held in the Valley of the Ancestors to commemorate her passing. All Imperial delegations will be given hospitality for the duration of their stay.
You shall be missed.
_________________ Petra Ravnikaar of The Veil
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