 Earthland News Network The number one source of honest news The logo for Earthland News Network flashed onto the screen, the intricate graphic vibrant and colorful. After a brief period of time, the graphic shot away to the side and another set of words popped up reading ‘Story Update’. The screen faded away and revealed the news stage, primed and ready for broadcast. Ashline Bariat sat behind the familiar oak desk, looking through the notes she had taken and transcribed onto the paper before her. As the camera panned in towards her, she lifted her violet gaze away from her own words and met the lens, her attention primed to the silent audience watching around the globe while still mainly focused on the teleprompter just above the camera. “Good afternoon, I’m Ashline Bariat of the Earthland News Network with an important story update. Several months ago, we reported on the cease-fire that had been called between Bellum and Pergrande and the details that followed the violent clash between the two polarizing nations. Since that report aired, few details have come out concerning the peace talks, both nations wishing to maintain secrecy over whatever demands and agreements were being put in place. Both Empress Xenia Polyakov and Grand Cardinal Soteris Leptis have asked that the manner in which they are communicating be respected. Few sources report that discussions have been ongoing and beneficial. Today, new sources have come forward with some rather stunning news. It seems that several drafts of a true peace treaty have been processed through and the final article is being drafted as we speak. In addition to this remarkable update, we’ve been told that the discussion and final agreement involves more than just the representatives from Bellum and Pergrande. Norwood Pendleton, the Chairman for the Magic Council of Fiore, has been a constant presence at the meetings, often acting as the mediator between the two empires. Chairman Pendleton has been an outspoken voice of peace between the nations of Ishgar, his beliefs leading to his nomination to the position of Chairman in the first place. An official gathering is being arranged, so that the articles of peace can be signed into action. Word is circulating that an official statement concerning the gathering and what it represents will be arriving in the next few days. We’ve been told that it will be an unprecedented event, unlike any gathering that Ishgar has seen before and will ‘move the world into a new age of prosperity’. Details are still emerging so keep an eye out for more information coming soon. And whatever event does transpire, Earthland News Network will be at the scene, reporting the news as it happens in real time. I’m Ashline Bariat, thank you for watching.” |
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