MARTIAL LAW DECLARED!

[*DM_Duke]

MARTIAL LAW DECLARED!
As of today, readers, we are... well lets say tight on what we can and cannot say in the public. We are unfortunatley confined to Martial Law, and the Harmonium have strictly taken the SIGIS HQ in order to im-... Enlighten you about their glorious ways.

The Harmonium presently have declared that from this point onwards, spellslinging in public of any kind, including simple buffing spells unapproved by Harmonium rights will be outlawed.

Furthermore, any unoffical trade and smuggling businesses will be sentanced to immediate questioning.

Of course, it goes without saying violence will be reponsed to, violently.

More to come later.

[*Darkrob]

***Spread across the city in many different handwriting styles. It's as if dozens of people made copies of the original text in an effort to get word out quickly***

Martial law...

A horrible term for those who value privacy and liberty. The ability to arrest without cause. The authority to sieze property without warrent. The power to instill laws that bring further power to the Harmonium without benefit of council permission.

Even now the Harmonium rounds up faction members of all ideologies and holds them without warrent. The Indeps have had their most influential member, Bria, taken to the barracks and physically punished for little more than reputation alone. They level threats against their most ardent allies... obey or fall...

... and all because they are at war with one particular group. An interesting scenario. As Revolutionaries, we are committed to our goal of ridding this city of the oppression is suffers. We are in a constant state of war against the tyranny that is the Harmonium. We target them... we hurt them... and tonight... we kill them... but what do they do in return? To us... nothing. They have no intention of attacking us. No... they turn their weapons on you.

I have no intention of sugar coating this. Tonight, Tonat Shar was targetted and killed. He was a soldier, and thus, was a legitimate target. Many of our people have died at the hands of enemies... so is the unfortunate effect of war. Tonat knew the risk of wearing the badge and he died in the line of his duty... and in return? They target you. They take away your liberty. They take away your right to free movement and gathering. They subject you to their anger.

The other Factions as well... is this your war? Not often. Most times you simply stand back and out of the way, dodging the attacks from either side... but now? They grip their fists around you and squeeze. You did not cause Tonat to perish. You did not have part in this battle... yet you are the target of the Harmoniums rage.

And I ask in all honesty... why must you accept this injustice? Why must you cower and whimper at the rage of the Harmonium? What right does this faction have to tell you how to behave? As far as I can tell... they have none.

Some will ask why we don't simply stop so that they might loosen their grip. I ask you... should we be forced to bow and grovel before them so that they might allow us the illusion of peace? Should we be forced to offer ourselves as slaves so that they might not harm us? People of Sigil... we are not sheep. This is the most influential city in the Multiverse. It belongs to you as a right... not because of the whim of the Tyrant that is the Harmonium. We will never accept phantom peace in exchange for servitude and slavery. We will not allow them to hold control over us in exchange for their savage mercy.

People of Sigil... do not allow them to punish you for the actions of another. Do not allow them to chain you in retribution for acts you did not commit. They have no right. You must stand up to them. They are many... but as a city... you are more. You are the single largest entity that can force them to back down. You are the creature that can make them tremble... but you must rise up to do it. So long as you crawl... they will whip you.

I know some will take my words and twist them for their own amusement... yes Lawyer... I do read the quips you share from time to time... and I have no issue with that. Everyone is free to come to their own conclusions from what I write.

It is time to resist the fist of the Harmonium. It is time for the Factions to push pack. It is time for the people to rise up. The tide can be turned and the Harmonium can be made to learn their place in your city.

There are probably few factions in this city willing to face the Harmonium in open hostility... I understand that. The Revolutionaries, however, will continue to do so. We will continue to force them to show their true colours... and as always... we welcome your aid and support while we do. The killing tonight was our action... we will not deny it... but if anything... it shows what your masters are willing to do in return. Fight along side us to force them to reconsider their... arrogance. Fight along side us to show them that you are their masters... and you will not be slienced.

Freedom be yours

~Phoenix~

[*Cadence]

No faction in Sigil - not even the Hardheads - is a monolithic conglomerate of like-minded caricatures. Therefore when certain members of the Harmonium, as well as the Indeps and Red Death catch wind of these new "rules," they further investigate the matter.

The first place they check is the City Court, where the Fraternity of Order is headquartered. To be sure, if laws were passed by the Guvners, then they would be rightfully enforced by the Harmonium. Thus one of two scenarios is possible: 1) either the Guvners are responsible for these brazen new decrees which the Harmonium have no choice but to carry out, or 2) a rogue element within the Harmonium Faction has stepped out of its place within the Sigilian hierarchy and has taken it upon itself to not just enforce, but also create laws.

[*Mr_Otyugh]

General reactions by Factions that are visible to public:

Athar:

[i]Shattered Temple is closed to every Harmonium member without clearance first got from Factol Terrance. They will fight back if there are attempts of getting in by force. Claims sovereignity over Athars.[/i] [/li]

Godsmen:

[i]Great Foundry has ceased to provide services to Harmonium, it allows no Harmonium to enter within its boundries and clearance must first be gained from Factol Amhar Vergrove. They will fight back if there are attempts of getting in by force. Claims sovereignity over Godsmen.[/i] [/li]

Bleak Cabal:

[i]Disgusted, but not surprised of Harmoniums actions. Provides safe house to anyone willing and allows no Harmonium action within its boundries unless clearance is gained from Factol Lhar. Anyone brought by Harmonium or other officials are immediately and sceptically measured whether to allow in or send out.[/i] [/li]

Doomguard:

[i]Despite general public outlook and past relations with Harmonium, they have provided fifty percent discount to all weapon sales with Harmonium, and rest of the Factions. However the Armory is closed from any Harmonium activity, clearance gained only from Factol Pentar. Claims sovereignity over Sinkers.[/i] [/li]

Dustmen:

[i]Officially they are indifferent, and welcome the to become new members to embrace the only true force of life. Death. Living Harmonium members disallowed of entrance, clearance only gained from Factol Skall.[/i] [/li]

Fated:

[i]Any tax incomes are redirected to upheld Fated security through political and force means. Claims sovereignity over Fated. Entrance to Hall of Records only by Factol Duke Rowan Darkwoods clearance.[/i] [/li]

Fraternity of Order:

[i]There have been absolutely no public reports or reactions. However majority of Harmonium is turned away and Guvners seem to be in alert, clearance from Factol Hashkar or Factors of Guvners. They claim sovereignity over their members by law and article......[/i] [/li]

Free League:

[i]Varying ideals and thoughts. No common unification as usual to Indeps. Most aren't happy, but the nature of Faction just keeps them unorganized. Safe houses allows no Harmonium inside however, but will consider based on their strength whether to resist or buy time to flee to next one.[/i] [/li]

Mercykillers:

[i]Claims sovereignity over Mercykiller members. Continues their cause and has been more vigilantly asking proper warrants from the Guvners to bring justice of their own. Harmonium are allowed only to Prison courtyard, any further would require clearance from Factol Alisohn Nilesia.[/i] [/li]

Sign of One:

[i]"Oh dear, why did I imagine this?" is the official report of Factol Darius. Hall of Speakers remains open.[/i] [/li]

Sensates:

[i]Sensates claims sovereignity over their members. Civic Festhall is open to only off-duty non-Harmonium Badge carrying Harmonium members. On duty Harmonium members will require clearance from Factol Erin Montgomery or Factors of Society of Sensation.[/i] [/li]

Ciphers:

[i]Great Gymnasium is closed from Harmonium, they will fight if any of Harmonium tries to force their way in. Only Factol Rhys may alter it. They claim sovereignity over Cipher members.[/i] [/li]

Xaositects:

[i]Xaositects in their usual manner have joined both sides and neither side. But their opinions are bound to alter each time asked, well most of times anyhow.[/i] [/li]

[*Azulfae]

Iron Tusk:

Undersigil seems to have more and more orcish grunts and Tus'Kor joining it's ranks. Perhaps an increased migration to undersigil by monsterous races that attract the unwanted attention of the harmonium during times of martial law.

Perhaps Undersigil is seen as a haven from the overzealous law above.

Dispite the crime and mafia nature of undersigil's organisations the warchief is known to be a hater of anarchy and the opression it represents to his kind of freedom.

As he mourns the death of Tonat Shar whom he has had such good relations with in the past the warchief heads to the harmonium barracks to offer his condolences and negotiate the role of the Tus'Kor in the war against anarchy.

[*Reptiller]

Hildmor has been seen in various Indep-run safehouses and simple establishments, giving speeches in attempts to prevent harsh actions from the passionate members of the League. Surprisingly enough, it works in many cases. Some Indeps have been seen fleeing to the Undersigil village too...

[*Mr_Otyugh]

...the Harmonium have strictly taken the SIGIS HQ in order to...

Fraternity of Order (Guvners)

[i]Assigned order to the Red Death to restore open communications within the Sigil.[/i] [/li]

Mercykillers (Red Death)

[i]The Mercykillers have been seen to collect a task group close the S.I.G.I.S. Headquarters, a grim group armed to the teeth with full battle gear. They have not yet engaged, but are clearly preparing.[/i] [/li]