Hi, I'm pretty new to the whole Connloathian Civil war, as I just started on SotE little over a month ago, but I REALLY like the dynamic of the story you're telling! When I joined SotE, I saw the posts, and I decided to set my character in it, with his intention being monumentally difficult: to bring what he sees as needless bloodshed to an end, as well as tear down the newfound hate for mages in general that Grand Duke Calent has instilled in the people of Connloath. I figured that with the people becoming increasing tired of the war, now would be an opportune time for his enemies to sow seeds of dissent against Calent, a dangerous calling that my character, Aven Alveron, is seeking to take upon himself and gather others to stand with him:
Aven Alveron, the Shadow Mage:
https://www.tapatalk.com/topic/1413101-spirits-of-the-earth/22954-aven-alveron-the-shadow-mageI've got quite a few plans on exactly how he's going to accomplish this, but for those plans, he'll need allies on the inside. Aven would be searching for those willing to put their lives on the line for the sake of the greater good, to free the mages of Connloath from the oppression of a misguided Duke, to dismantle the idea that magic is any more evil than a sword and shield. This calling would require subtlety, espionage, infiltration into enemy ranks, and the resolve to kill if necessary. This would not be a summons for heroes, or anyone who wishes to be celebrated: it would be for those who are strong enough to be called a villian for doing what needed to be done, to be cast out of the victory celebrations and hunted as outlaws. It would be for those with true strength of heart, to brave the face of moral ambiguity and triumph!
Let me know if this would fit in with your design for the plot. I can go into more detail in private about exactly what Aven has planned, if need be: I know that after running the plot so long, you don't want some random mage to come along and solve it willy nilly, and I promise that's not what this is.