Emergency Broadcast From Plato of Lazlo

Rifts Earth is a planet in crisis. Just as humans and D-Bees are beginning to learn to work together and civilization is being rebuilt, we must weather the most devastating cycle of danger since the Coming of the Rifts. Those who know me, know that I am not an alarmist or "doomsday prophet", and that I practice great discretion, so heed this warning well for I fear we are about to face our greatest challenges of this epoch.

Over the past several months, psychics all over the known world have been experiencing sensations of dread and feelings of anxiety and anticipation. The most powerful psychics, including one of our own Council members, have reported "visions" of chaos and mass destruction. Without exception they report waves of danger, probably attacks by alien or supernatural invaders from other dimensions. Some report four different threats or assailants, others report seven. The danger each represents will threaten every creature on this planet, from human to dragon. All agree that the people of Earth shall suffer greatly, unless we are prepared and crush the invaders before they can gain a foothold in our world.

A Call To Arms

Please understand that this is no ordinary threat. Thousands of psychics have experienced these "shared" visions and feelings of dread. It is almost as if the very planet is screaming to warn us. Indeed, the magic energies that encicles us and binds us to our living planet may be the souce of these premonitions. The Council of Learning has investigated each and every claim of precognitive sight and related reports for several months nad have determined the danger to be very read.

Additionally, we have learned that psychics within the Coalition States, New German Republic, and Atlantis have experienced similar visions of doom. In an effort to promote peace and cooperation, this Council, under the authorization of the Congress of the Electorate has sent Emperor Prosek, of the Coalition States, all the data and speculation we have amassed concerning this impending crisis. Furthermore, we have suggested that the CS cease all acts of aggression and consider the creation of an alliance with Lazlo, New Lazlo, and the State of Tolkeen, among others. The Coalition States have not dignified us with a response, nor do we expect one. However, we have noted a dramatic decrease in military activity and an increase in the number of defensive fortifications and reconaissance activity.

This Council has sent similar proposals to other kingdoms, including Kingsdale, Whykin, Tolkeen, The Manistique Imperium, and the Northern Gun of Ishpeming. Most have refused to take part in an official alliance, citing such reason as the fear of losing their autonomy or neutrality ad/or inciting the paranoid Coalition States to take action against us all. Tolkeen has refused for fear of making us a target of military action of the CS, but has promised to fight at our side for the survival of all sentient life should the time come. Most have agreed to share information, and a handful of smaller communities have agreed to the temporary alliance.

The Coming Danger

I wish I could tell you the names and give you the faces of our enemies, but I cannot. Psychics tend to have "feelings" rather than concrete data or evidence. The visions of these gifted individuals are only brief glimpses of what might happen in our future. Their visions are shrouded in innuendo and symbology. The exact meaning and measure of the future sight can only be left to speculation. The information that follows is drawn on consistent and recurring report from reliable sources. I will personally vouch for its validity and accuracy.

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For now, we must focus our attention on the most immediate threat: the Devouring Swarm. Scores of cyber-knights and champions of light prepare to scour the Eastern coastline. Communities, especially those in the east, should prepare themselves and strengthen their defenses. Citizens and vagabonds should report any strange occurances, particularly the appearance of new rifts or strange, inhuman, alien beings. We encourage adventurers and champions to take up the quest and seek out the Devouring Swarm. Remember, there is no reasoning with these creatures. We are in the loathsome position of kill or be killed.

With courage and honor, we will survive.

Plato
Head of the Lazlo Council of Learning

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