*From the Sidhean Shrine*

[Fraser]

*Once more in the pulpit, Sebastian speaks to the congregation.*

People of Darian, I bring you a warning and a plea. I am sure you will know that Ashbourne has fallen. Those that now inhabit it have plans to summon forth foul spirits and I have no doubt that if they succeed, you will all suffer from it.

This city itself once shared the fate of Ashbourne. Until recently it was under the sway of abominations until it was recaptured. Remember those times? When undead stalked the region, disrupting trade and sowing a blight across the land. Unless Ashbourne is retaken, it is all too likely that the same thing will occur.

Yet we are fortunate, for Baronet Hardwick is assembling a force with which to retake the city. I ask that all of you with an able body join it. All who do so go with the blessing of all seven gods, for you will be aiding in the destruction of abominations and that is holy work of the highest order.

Winter is on us, and the cold is approaching. I ask that rather than sit in your houses, twiddling your thumbs and wondering how to stay warm through the cold, you instead join me in this endeavour. Then you may return in the spring to your homes as heroes.