Reputation changes
Posted by Puffin on 08/24/17
Tension among the Faith and the Thrax family is at an all-time high. Or at least maybe an all-time high since the Crownbreaker Wars. Or since the assassination of - well. This is a time for mourning, and not a time for politics. Suffice to say, the Faith and the Thrax family have not gotten along in recent memory, but the tragedy of the Mourning Isles seems to be a catalyst for what some hope to be change. As part of a general Faith outreach, Father Orazio authorizes a large outpouring of charity. While much of this goes to the poor throughout Arvum, expanding shelters for the homeless and providing winter clothing for those without, he also authorizes a dedicated amount to focus on the poor of Thrax, particularly those who lost family in the recent disaster. Medical and spiritual support is provided for survivors, and funds are disbursed to help families survive or relocate as needed. Training, retraining, and even jobs within the Faith are offered to those in need.
The Mercies of Lagoma, under Princess Sophie's oversight, work with what few survivors there are, as well as those in the Lower Burroughs in need of aid. Archlector Aureth too shows the kindness of those in service to the Queen of Endings, offering funeral rites for the dead. And there are so many dead. Even the Crafters Guild buys in, taking the lead by offering suplies and warm clothing, helping repair small craft that weren't part of a noble's fleet but rather those private boats that would have helped a single family support themselves.
Those working do so quietly and without pomp or circumstance, but Thena Grayhope and Princess Katarina are among those noted for their hard and unceasing labors to help set things right. Though among some people, a certain smug sense of "Well, they brought this on themselves" can be noted, those who labor to help the people most affected - the thralls and the poor among Thrax and their families - say, more often than not, "They're part of the Compact too, and this is what it means. Coming together to take care of each other." Perhaps among the more high minded (read: cynical) this is scoffed at, but this common sentiment seems to bring people together more than it shoves them apart. It's not a complete healing, but maybe it's the start of one.
The Mercies of Lagoma, under Princess Sophie's oversight, work with what few survivors there are, as well as those in the Lower Burroughs in need of aid. Archlector Aureth too shows the kindness of those in service to the Queen of Endings, offering funeral rites for the dead. And there are so many dead. Even the Crafters Guild buys in, taking the lead by offering suplies and warm clothing, helping repair small craft that weren't part of a noble's fleet but rather those private boats that would have helped a single family support themselves.
Those working do so quietly and without pomp or circumstance, but Thena Grayhope and Princess Katarina are among those noted for their hard and unceasing labors to help set things right. Though among some people, a certain smug sense of "Well, they brought this on themselves" can be noted, those who labor to help the people most affected - the thralls and the poor among Thrax and their families - say, more often than not, "They're part of the Compact too, and this is what it means. Coming together to take care of each other." Perhaps among the more high minded (read: cynical) this is scoffed at, but this common sentiment seems to bring people together more than it shoves them apart. It's not a complete healing, but maybe it's the start of one.