The Execution of Ballistae Naido and Orsik Hallows

Documented by Investigative Journalist, Yurell Ley
On September 28th, 14176 ACV, Ballistae Naido and her husband Orsik Hallows were put under trial. The official report of their offense was vague, simply, “crimes against the Archipelago”. Whatever they did was severe enough that they were sentenced to death. They lived out the rest of their lives on Corunveil, one of the two Islands of Abjuration, and home to the High Court of Vithala.
On June 2nd, 14181, the day that Naido and Orsik were to be executed, a horde of Sea Monsters launched a sudden assault on Corunveil, and something went off during the battle that caused the entire island to explode. Among the hundreds of deaths, there were the two convicts, the entire High Court, and the Guardian of Abjuration. Though there was no confirmation possible, many people blame Ballistae and Orsik for this, as a last ditch attempt to escape their punishment, or bring down their prisoners with them.
In response to the destruction of Corunveil, Arkandrum, now the sole remaining Island of Abjuration, put up a barrier around their land. Since then, no one has been able to enter the island or communicate with anyone inside, nor has any successful attempt been made from the inside out.

Authors

• Investigative Journalist, Yurell Ley