“If you are receiving this letter please read it with caution, guard your mind and make sure you are alone.

After the meeting last week many have feared that both Marnie and I had perished but I managed to get away. I had been worried of what could happen if the meeting did go south and so I prepared a protection spell and a way to escape if needed. I tried to offer it to Marnie but she had assured me that there was nothing to worry about.

To answer some of the questions that have been floating around as to why the dragons were awakened; Marnie had misunderstood a vision that she had, a prophecy about Circle Daybreak and its future. One that she thought would help us succeed in our fight for equality of all species. A few other members of the Circle Daybreak council and I disagreed and encouraged her against it but Marnie was determined it was the only way, and as anyone who knew her, she was an incredibly charismatic and powerful witch.

As for my whereabouts, part of our council, the few who had larger doubts from the offset, did not attend the meeting and they have kept me safe and hidden while I prepared to return.

While I have been away I believe I have discovered a way to put the dragons back to sleep. Permanently this time. Unfortunately, this task will not be an easy one and I will need the help of more witches and other members of the Night World for it to be successful. I promise here and now that I will resolve this, for no one else need get hurt or be put in danger for the actions of Marnie and I.

Please be aware and keep an eye out for further messages. We are fighting against too many who already have faith in the dragons, and those we can trust are few.

CIRCLE DAYBREAK MEETING 

What was supposed to be a meeting for Circle Daybreak took a drastic turn. In attendance to the meeting was Edgith, Marnie, old and new Circle Daybreak members, the curious public, and last but not least the dragons. Amongst the crowd were the new members of the group that had been recruited by Lysandros and Saphrax after specific orders from their leader Terrowin.

Tension was in the air and there seemed to be a sort of divide between Edgith and Marnie. Members of CD and people close to them mentioned how that had been the case since the awakening of the dragons. What Marnie believed to be a vision, a prophecy, and the answer the the success of Circle Daybreak turned out to be the complete opposite.

Marnie held hope for the meeting, that maybe things would turn around. But quite the opposite happened when things took a drastic turn. One moment the tensions were high and the next moment all people could see was fire. It seemed as like the dragons had noticed they found the perfect weak moment and felt it was their chance to take control. 

Marnie perished while Edgith managed to get away, some assumed that she used her magic to escape at the last second. While others were convinced that she had perished with the Marnie. After this the dragons assured that this would be the fate of anyone who doubted them. This riled up a lot of fear for the witches but also a lot more support and excitement for the dragons.

Although this wasn’t the old burst of confidence that they had. While they were having the meeting some may or may not have noticed that Andoni and Xaxi were not in attendance. What they were up to is currently unknown. 

With news of this event spreading around like wildfire it will spark a lot of reactions from your characters! They can show support, worry or drive to take more steps to make this come to an end. Keep an eye out for more news on Circle Daybreak and what happened to Edgith.

During this time Governor Clarington and Burt Hummel were kidnapped. It is not known what had happened to them, who took them, where they are or if they are okay. This will not be public knowledge until the family members realize what had happened and tell others.

Under this read more is the headcanons of the characters that were in attendance to the meeting. 

Circle Daybreak Emerges. 

Edgith Stonebrook and Marnie Harman, two of the most powerful witches in New Orleans, have come forward as the leaders of Circle Daybreak. 

No longer keeping their presence to the shadows, Edgith Stonebrook and Marnie Harman, alongside a council of other strong witches, have made themselves known as leaders of the newly returned Circle Daybreak. They claim that their fight is one for equality of all species in the aim to live peacefully in a new age.

As Circle Daybreak has emerged from the shadows NOLA has erupted into talk surrounding the bold move from Edgith and Marnie. Although, Daybreak are yet to make any move in regards to revolution, it is heavily implied in their statements that they wish for some kind of alteration to the current social structure. This in itself could be considered a form of attack by the NWG who are eager to quickly put down anything that opposes them, and Edgith and Marnie are likely very aware of this fact. Perhaps, Daybreak have something more up their sleeve, for two wise witches would surely not go public if they didn’t think they stood a chance against the corrupt government in place. 

Your characters now have a choice. To join Daybreak, in many eyes, would be like signing a death sentence. The NWG will be on hyper alert for any action that could warrant them little enough reason to terminate those involved. But it might be what is needed to fight for the rights of all species, humans included, especially for those discovering soulmates from other social standings. On the other hand, your character may be openly against such efforts. 

There have been whispers around town recently, the Night World is becoming restless and talk of a revolution is more prominent among the liberal after the execution of the rebel shapeshifter group responsible for the July Fourth Murders. As the higher tier vampires and witches sit comfortable in their governing, a circle, thought extinct after the persecution of witches during the Burning Times, are rumoured to have returned to New Orleans. Circle Daybreak was the third original circle of witches, made up not only of witches, but of other Night World beings and humans too, and was known for having sought alliance between all kinds. 

Led by NPC witch Edigth Stonebrook, Circle Daybreak has returned to New Orleans, but its existence is known by very few. It is your decision on whether your character hears of the new circle at first, but we highly recommend at least to begin with that it is kept within the liberal good. As it is a witch circle, most likely to first hear of it would be the ‘good witches’, and this may then quickly pass on to shapeshifters. Edgith is an NPC and can be referred to by any player, as long as you aren’t dictating too strongly her decisions/actions. It is possible your characters may have interacted with her if you make the decision to join Circle Daybreak.