New Seattle—A horrific fire at the Citadel of the Daughters of the Light of the Republic early this morning has claimed the lives of all of the women and students in residence at the property. Tragically, the fire destroyed the facility just hours after the ceremony in which the next Oracle of the Republic was revealed. New SeattleThe Daughters of the Light of the Republic use their Northwestern Citadel to train young women—known as acolytes—who have shown precognitive abilities, any one of whom might be blessed with missives from the angels. The official Oracle of the Republic is chosen from their ranks every four years, the installation of the Oracle timed to coincide with the investiture of a new president. The next Oracle revealed herself last night in a ceremony attended and witnesse

