The Liberation Scrolls
Purpose
These pamphlets were created to:
- Rally support against The Order of the Silver Dawn and their role in perpetuating The Airship War.
- Expose the exploitation of the working class in Argenthold and the destructive consequences of the war.
- Recruit disenfranchised citizens to the Red Hammers' cause.
Document Structure
Clauses
Pamphlet 1: "The Cost of the Sky"
- Message: Highlights the human and economic toll of The Airship War.
- Key Points:
- The war is a tool of the elite to maintain their power, fought on the backs of the working class.
- Factories in the Ironward churn out weapons at the cost of worker's health and lives, while the Upper City profits.
- Calls for a general strike to halt the war machine.
Pamphlet 2: "Freedom from the Fog"
- Message: Criticizes The Order of the Silver Dawn's negligence regarding the Black Fog and its connection to the war effort.
- Key Points:
- Claims the Order is using the war as an excuse to expand into contaminated districts for resource extraction.
- Survivors of the Black Fog are treated as expandable test subjects for the war effort.
- Demands justice for those afflicted by Toxic Corruption and reparations for displaced communities.
Pamphlet 3: "Reclaim the Skies"
- Message: A rallying cry for direct action against the Order's airship fleet.
- Key Points:
- Encourages sabotage of airship factories and docks to weaken the Order's war capabilities.
- Praises the guerrilla efforts of Eryndale's Skycutters as an example of resistance.
- Promises a brighter future where airships are symbols of freedom, not oppression.
References
The pamphlets reference:
- Order of the Silver Dawn's Decrees: Highlighting injustices tied to factory work, conscription, and resource control.
- Eyewitness Accounts: Stories from displaced families and survivors of the Black Fog.
- Historical Exploits: Celebrating past victories of the Red Hammers and other revolutionary groups.
Publication Status
Clandestine: Distributed through underground networks, smuggled into Lower City markets, and left in factories and alleys.
Reprints: Frequent updates with additional stories or evidence as the war progresses.
Legal status
Banned: In Argenthold, possession and/or distribution of any Red Hammer pamphlets is punishable by imprisonment or forced labor.
Enforcement: Argenthold heavily patrols in the Ironward and Upper City, though enforcement is lax in the Lower City.
Historical Details
Background
Written during heightened tensions in the Airship War, when factory workers and displaced citizens grew increasingly discontent with the Order.
The Red Hammers aimed to exploit this unrest, framing the was as the ultimate expression of the Order's corruption and tyranny.
History
Origins: Inspired by earlier revolutionary propaganda, the pamphlets combine first-hand accounts with bold calls to action.
Impact: Reports suggest strikes and sabotage increased after their release, forcing the Order to tighten security.
Public Reaction
Support: Widely embraced in the Lower City and among factory workers, spreading hope and rebellion.
Opposition: Dismissed as lies and subversive rhetoric by the Order and Upper City elite.
Frightened Neutrality: Many remain silent, fearing retribution but sympathizing with the message.
Legacy
These pamphlets are regarded as key tools in the Red Hammers' resistance. They have the potential of being symbols of defiance long after the war.
Term
Effective throughout SE 284-285, with their message remaining relevant as the war continues.
Suppression by the Order has driven their distribution further underground, ensuring longevity.
The Liberation Scrolls
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