One banner. Blades and schemes that cut deep.

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We are the coalition that steps into the fire: Swords for high-stakes combat and desperate missions where steel decides the day, and Strategists for the long-game politics where one whispered deal can topple empires or forge unlikely alliances.

05/11/26 - The Briefing & InspectionThe security team gathered at the Drowning Wench with the weight of what’s coming sitting heavy in the room. The steadfast guard, the greatsword wielder, the engineer with his mammets, and the swaggering gunblade hammered out clear roles. Everyone agreed the talks should happen on the open deck if possible. Below deck means tight corners and too many shadows.A quiet observer arrived partway through and delivered the sting. Four names. Four people with clear motives to see the treaty collapse. All four expected to be present. The team left knowing they were walking into a room full of potential knives.Afterwards they inspected the vessel in Limsa harbour. A medium-sized ship with decent sight lines from above, but plenty of blind spots below deck. Hidden compartments, rear boarding points, and the constant threat of a third party striking from sea or sky.By the time they parted ways, the mood had shifted. The plan is solid. The ship is manageable. But the weight of what could go wrong still sits heavy.The waters ahead are getting treacherous. But by whom?

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• The Story So Far

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05/09/26 - Firelight and Shifting CurrentsWarm hearth, bitter Ishgardian cold outside. The planning group gathered at the Forgotten Knight as preparations for the summit continued to move forward.The animated diplomat outlined treaty wording and ways to close dangerous loopholes. The clockmaker offered contacts for neutral cargo verification. The steadfast guard is pulling the full security team together so everyone knows their allies. A swaggering gunblade-wielder joined the table, making it very clear he still needs to talk to a particular knight about payment.The rest of the night was lighter. The cheerful Au Ra excitedly spoke of catering plans and her ever-growing library, and plenty of teasing flew (especially when the subdued knight’s poetry was mentioned). A quiet observer arrived later and received word that the suspect list he requested is on its way.The summit is starting to feel close… and a little dangerous.The waters are getting deeper. Are you ready?

04/30/26 - Mapping Uncharted TerritoryThe planning group met at the Dragonhead Tavern and the pieces are falling into place. The sea vessel secured for the summit now has a ship inspection just around the corner.The Security Team is coming together, with experienced hands already on board and two new recruits stepping up to join the team. Hospitality plans are also in motion, with a clear focus on keeping everything neutral, balanced, and professional for both sides.The energy in the room was high - roles were being locked in, and the summit is starting to feel very real.We’re navigating into uncharted waters and ICON is ready for whatever comes next - this voyage is going to be interesting.

04/20/26 - The tide begins to turn.In the gentle lamplight of the Green Heron Cafe, the shape of the coming summit finally began to form. ICON officials Sabine and Ser Victor sat across from Amaury Desrosiers and Yvelont Moniere, the air thick with the scent of tea and the weight of careful words.A mediator was secured. Security was pledged. A sea vessel waits in the harbour, ready for inspection. A fortnight was named as the window, and the request for the original agreement was met with quiet understanding. Small comforts, steady hands, and clear intentions filled the space between them.The first true anchor of the voyage has been set.
ICON moves forward, one careful tick at a time.

04/16/26 - Gears are turning once more in the snow.In the frozen shadow of Ishgard, a fragile treaty between the East Aldenard Trading Company and the Confederacy frays at the seams. Repeated violations have eroded trust to paper-thin. Both sides now demand neutral ground for peace talks, yet the path forward feels dangerously unclear.Yet tonight, in the warmth of the Dragonhead Tavern, something shifted.Engineers offered airships and silent mechanical eyes. Blades pledged quiet security. Scholars spoke of ritual, calm, and the small comforts that might keep tempers from boiling over. Calling cards changed hands. Contacts were made.Neutral ground is slowly taking shape.
ICON moves forward, one careful tick at a time.

4/11/2026Right now the tension is rising fast.
Kugane’s Shiokaze Hostelry was supposed to be just another quiet evening meal.It wasn’t.EATC Factor Othyn Vash was neatly pincered at his table when Tsuren Hachisuka (The Steel Reminder) descended from the bridge above and Bairei no Kumo stepped in from the front archway below. Every witness in the room froze as the Confederacy delivered their pointed message: the Company had been testing the limits of agreed passage and the Ruby Tithe. Bairei’s silent presence made it crystal clear the matter was deadly serious. The exchange stayed civil, but the gauntlet has been thrown.

03/16/2026Lady Sainette has pulled ICON into a Treaty in the Wake. Friction between the East Aldenard Trading Company and the Confederacy is spiking over trade routes and sea terms. We have been tasked with securing a neutral vessel, running security, and stopping the talks from sliding into open hostility.The first moves are already underway at Buscarron’s Druthers. Hard questions are on the table. The wrong ship, the wrong waters, or one misplaced word could push careful diplomacy straight into something far more volatile.