Transcribed two months after the destruction of Sessin Family:
Cafad of Scratha Family has renounced all claim to title and real properties from the area formerly known as Scratha Fortress. He has additionally renounced all claim on his rights as a desert lord, an unprecedented step we are still investigating the ramifications of.
Cafad has married Lord Nissa Sessin, who currently holds title as head of Sessin Family despite those lands being almost completely destroyed. They live at the southwestern edge of Bright Bay. Lord Nissa Sessin is a frequent visitor to court and represents the interests of the remnants of her Family, most of whom have relocated to the southeastern section of Bright Bay. Cafad is seen infrequently, and is still no pleasant company when he does appear at court functions....
Sessin Family continues to attempt to rebuild its glass-crafting empire, but is quickly being overtaken in that endeavor by the work being produced by its former sub-family, Tereph. Tereph claimed independence from Sessin Family in the wake of the catastrophe, a surprising move that is having far-ranging impact throughout the southlands. Hard feelings between Tereph and Sessin are a constant source of tension within Bright Bay in particular. We have advised Lord Oruen that Tereph appears to be attempting to influence the nobility to turn against all things Sessin, which would unbalance an already precarious situation....
The former Scratha lands are now officially known as Peysimun, accepted by a Conclave held in Water's End within the last tenday. Lord Alyea of Peysimun is, perhaps ironically given the overall history, already showing a great talent for repairing deeply strained diplomatic relationships. We suspect she is being guided by Deiq of Stass, but have not been able to confirm his current location with absolute certainty. Lord Peysimun has not responded to our queries on the matter and her household staff are uniquely unwilling to speak to outsiders....
The majority of the eastern coast of the southlands are broken apart and flooded. The Wall Stair is entirely demolished. Much of it cascaded into the sea, prompting enormous surges along lower-lying areas and the formation of several tenuous new "islands" from the rubble. Coastal survivors are still being located and rehabilitated, in large part thanks to the efforts of Lord Nissa Sessin and her husband....
The Horn is largely in ruins. The once steep climb and drop has been reduced to a cratered plateau of significantly lower elevation. The teyanain have relocated to a currently undisclosed location. We have confirmation that the former head of the teyanain, Lord Evkit, has ceded his claim to his daughter, Cuna. Lord Evkit's location is likewise unknown at this time. Given the volatility of the teyanain and the historically hostile relationship between Evkit and his daughter, we are deeply concerned by the potential for further disruption. Our agents are searching diligently throughout the southlands for any sign as to where the various factions have settled....
Our sources report that there is a growing sense, in the south, that resources are dwindling without chance of restoration. Each Family is handling that concern differently.
Darden Family and F'Heing Family are engaged in an increasingly vicious battle for control over the northern market via Bright Bay and Kismo, farther to the north. We believe they intend to relocate their bases north once a sphere of influence is solidly established, which would entirely disrupt the northern kingdom and cause internal war in short order. Our responsibility on this front is still under consideration.
Toscin Family appears to be turning southward, investigating the still-burning Forbidden Jungles and Haunted Lands. Some as yet unsubstantiated reports have Toscin collaborating with Aerthraim Family....
Peysimun Family lands are reportedly lush with new growth, no doubt from the heavy bands of rain that have passed over the area in recent weeks. We foresee this area becoming a new center for southern resources. Again, we would dearly like to ascertain whether Deiq of Stass is involved in this situation, and to what extent; his presence or absence is a critical factor in our decisions regarding Peysimun Family....
Lord Oruen remains stable but unattached. He still shows no interest in an official match, and the Council is currently considering whether to press the issue. Given the current upheaval, arguments are being made in both directions....
Azaniari Aerthraim-Darden and her twin brother Allonin have effectively disappeared, a significantly worrisome development given rumors of newly forged ties to the current teyanain leadership. Aerthraim Family loremasters are refusing to answer inquiries of any sort from the Council. We are considering the dire step of sanctions to procure cooperation....
Weather patterns continue to shift dramatically from the disruption. We expect to see a number of erratic storms hit the Horn and coastal areas over the coming months. It is becoming advisable to establish observers north of the Hackerwood, but our numbers are decidedly not up to the task of studying such a large area. This Council is considering a proposal to accept recruits with lower qualifications, as students of the north would not necessarily need to know the abundance of southern history currently required of incoming loremasters....