Acryn is a city divided with the forces of the Council in a stand-off with those of the Cargan's, the great river acting as the only barrier between the soldiers of each. However, thanks to the actions of some of Acryn's most influential people, there is no desire for a war which would plunge the city into chaos, while the Serradic Empire threatens her borders and the mysterious Magisterium lurks in the shadows. Still headstrong nobles and drunk guardsmen have been picking fights with each other and tensions are running high.

Behind the scenes diplomats from both sides have been working to reach an accord with little luck. With the standoff at an impasse, Duke Corlo Graves, who claims to be the voice of reason, has called for a diplomatic summit and has enlisted the support of the four churches to bring both sides together.

The meeting has been called for one week hence and is to be held at the council building, which has so far remained unclaimed by either side for fear of provoking the other. The great and good of the city have been invited and one way or other an understanding will be reached.

The Freeform will be held at The Mitre, from 7:30 onwards.