[[farne:actors:Wost_Denstil|Wost Denstil]], Lord Marshal of [[farne:locations:Upper Thalia|Upper Thalia]] died unexpectedly, leaving no clear successor.  In quick order, the country began to unravel as the iron handed grip on the reigns of power relaxed.  Several Thalian Dukes, members of the [[farne:organizations:Thalian Conclave of Dukes|Conclave of Dukes]], immediately began advancing their (petty?) agendas at the expense of national unity.