Interlude- Tremors
Another year, another day, things went on in the city of Veritas as they always did.
Or at least, almost always.
Another tremor came. Some people fell, some stone shingles clattered from a high-up roof to the ground far below.
The people quickly recovered, the movement, which had not lasted 5 seconds, was over.
But it was still worrying. These tremors had been gradually becoming more common and more strong. "The actions of the One", said some. "It is the actions of Strategius! His supreme rule was a sin!"
Wisemen and scientists suggested great creatures of the sea bashing into the base of the island. Conspiracy theorists insisted on a great forge the Assemblum was building in secret.
The earth rumbled once again, then went silent.