Many definitions of the term "Rebel" have been made through the past decade, some of them even recognized by the Varanite rule. Most Dasarian folk know what "Rebel" stands for, more or less - and this is about what most of said Rebels know, as well. There have always been rumors of secret Dasarian movements seeking to overthrow and banish the Varanite brood from our lands. The truth is that there are and there aren't. The disorganized and varied opinions and beliefs of the various Dasarians make it hard to define what a Rebel is - and sometimes, who is and is not a rebel. Whether it is a matter of belief, sentiments to the old monarchy, or just a desire to live free - these disagreements have played in Varana's favor for long, and we Dasarians have not been able to surmount a successful, noteworthy revolt against our oppressors for twenty-odd years, since the Kingseeker Rebellion.
Rebels - a misnomer. A term coined by the Varanites and attributed to Dasarians who would seek - nay, think - to drive their unrightful rule away. A term that, if used often enough through the years, would give Varana a sense of legitimacy to their presence on Dasarian soil. Dasarian men and women of all ages and crafts are Rebels, then, if we are to use the term - for the desire for freedom and dignity are the chief concerns of a thinking mind.
Harken, then: We are of the last generation capable of restoring Dasaria's independence. The Varanites mingle and lord among us now, bent on wiping and diluting our culture, history, gods, and bloodline - still they toil away at burning every last book, taking every last woman. We cannot deny their presence now, but we can act to deny them a presence in our future.
This is, surely, a call to set aside our differences - whether we pledge ourselves to Siril's bloodline, or view the former-Queen as a traitor; Whether we pray at Dawn and call Marduk "king", or welcome the Druagan teachings. If we wish to live free as Dasarians, we must unite as Dasarians, and come to terms with what cannot be denied: that our differences amongst us are not so great as they are from the monster called Varana, and what it seeks to make of us.
There is no doctrine, save for the desire to re-establish ourselves as a nation. This society is not a secret, though circumstances will often force our hand to work in secret ways. We must let it be known in every city, every street, every home - that things are going to change, and this change can be brought about by them.
Know this: Their armies waver, their numbers falter. The Canite menace has taken it's toll upon the Varanite war machine, and they are far outmatched and outnumbered by our very own, in our own lands. This is the time. We cannot wait to see the threat of Canas removed, lest they recuperate in the aftermath; Lest they breathe. Vagrant, child, mercenary, housewife, rogue, magus - all must join the battle against Evil, from within and without - Varanites and Canites as one. The former cannot be vanquished without the latter, and the latter cannot be vanquished with the former at large.
The long night is nearly over. Let us rise to a new dawn.
Kadmiel Greywolf, a man of Gulashir
