Exclusive Interview with Grand Magister Lian
Recently, we got the chance to sit down with the woman helming the Magistrate herself, Lian of House Aico. Her ascent was one filled with controversy and speculation, but she's here to set the record straight after her first full year in charge has ended.
So, how do you view the relationship between House Aico & the Magistrate?
Zitat:
Starting off strong I see. When I look at the Magistrate versus my own House, I see an institution that has both evolved and regressed with the times. In the days of many, it made sense for such a democratizing structure. However, time hasn't been kind to other Houses and we can't let their end lead to our own. House Aico serves to both honor that history, but move us forward into a new age of action.
You're thinking of a single-bodied future. What about Houses still with claims; Arturos, Bomba?
Zitat:
Arturos still is as accepted as ever. In fact, I recently ran into... Cassie. She and I do not often see eye to eye, but if she ever wished to return to her seat at the table, I'd welcome it with open arms.
As for Bomba?
Rei approached the Grand Magister & whispered something into her ear prior to an answer.
Zitat:
We don't currently see a path for House Bomba to amend for their crimes. There's always a chance, however we don't believe in Kings and Queens, so until change occurs...
Understood. Why wait till now to speak so openly about the Magistrate's future?
Zitat:
When I first became Grand Magister there were issues that took precedence. We had just come back from Yagorath, so reconstruction and defense were priorities. The Abyss wasn't going to wait for us to rebuild strength.
Speaking of the Abyss, rumors have been swirling around the events at Ascension Peak. How does the Magistrate feel about a former target falling to an enemy?
Zitat:
Our history with Jenos and the monks of the Tau-Kor Monastery is complicated, but I'm saddened to see them displaced. I'll be candid; we rushed to them in an attempt to assist but we couldn't invest many resources to foreign affairs. That's why we have the Paladins, after all.
Your administration, then, recognizes the Paladins? That's an intense departure from Karne.
Zitat:
The Paladins, under Inara, are a welcome presence in the Realm and a departure from Valera's Resistance. We still consider all those working with the remnants of the Resistance, as well as the Thousand Hands Guild, active insurgents.
Finally, what's next for the Magistrate?
Zitat:
I'm glad you asked. There's been a lot of stress and concern over the past few years, and we want to show that the Magistrate still stands to protect and server her people. That's why our archmage Rei has arranged for a parade, roaming throughout all our territory that ends in of our beloved Aico Tundra. We invite all citizens to join us somewhere along the route and celebrate!
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