Avalonia accepts the Caliphate's gracious aid, and works to rebuild, firstly in Avalonia itself, and then to fellow NCO members, starting with its most prominent existing responsibilities: the JAZ and Arcon, and then assigning what aid can be given to the Rest of the NCO. Cloth dust masks are distributed to help manage any ash related troubles, and locals show a good spirit in working in groups to move rubble and the like.
Former Chancellor Vjornsberg passes away at the ripe old age of 73. According to his widow and a number of his closest friends, including the current Chancellor, Kurt Walter, whom he gathered to his deathbed, his last words urged Avalonians to continue to rise to the challenges presented by an unfriendly world, and to bring Avalonia, and its friends, to a better place through the horror of the volcano (and knowing that death knocks at the door, he reminds his listeners that he is but one man, and these victims should not be overlooked), and through the trials of the economic downturn. This was followed by a few words on his pride to call the Avalonian people his brothers and sisters. Vjornsberg died as a result of his weakening heart, surrounded by loved ones, honored among men.
Nazgar's streets are filled with those mourning Vjornsberg's passing during his state funeral. Regardless of political leanings or any other differences, almost all Avalonians revered him greatly, and respected his commitment to the Avalonian people and his generosity toward those willing to earn it. Some of his notes for his autobiography are formed into a brief leaflet which is widely distributed in Avalonia, noting that which made him great, and his widow is currently working to organize his notes into a full autobiography to be published posthumously. His will leaves a reasonable annuity to his widow, and much of what remains is directed toward close personal friends and charitable causes, including his own.
Despite his wish not to be put on any currency, the ANA moves to compromise this, and put him on the coin of smallest value and erect a statue of him outside the ANA building. Chancellor Walter voted against the motion because of Vjornsberg's wish, had this to say: "If he hadn't made his position clear, I would have supported his face on every bill and coin, and a statue of gold. I'm sure that my friend would smile that we feel the need to honor him so at all, though many have received more for less. Truly he was a great man, and what we have done is truly the least we can do to honor him - just the way he'd want it."
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