379YE Summer Solstice winds of fortune
Overview
Over the past three months, several events have occurred which are of significance to the Empire and may require a response from her champions. You can also read about the progress of the Empire's military campaigns here.
Bloody Murder
In the months leading up to the Summer Solstice, four civil servants were murdered. You can learn more about this event here.
Blue Seas, White Stone
The powerful Tarquinius family of the Asavean Archipelago, in conjunction with the trade advisor to the Plenum, have sent an emissary to attend anvil during the Summer summit - and their arrival has caused some controversy. You can learn more about this event here.
Calling the Drottningbjotha
Hirak the Huntsmaster, herald of Cathan Canae, has announced the Drottningbjotha at Anvil - a contest of champions not just from the Empire but from lands both nearby and distant. You can learn more about this event here.
Crossroads
There is a tide in magic that speaks of momentous choices. You can learn about this "conjunction" here.
Golden Sails
A major Grendel navy has dropped anchor off the southern coast of Feroz. Apparently it is serving purely as the escort for a diplomat intending to negotiate at Anvil ... but the threat of potential violence is palpable. You can learn about this event here.
Green and Pleasant Lands
A group of orcs out of the Barrens have suddenly appeared in the Navarr territory of Brocéliande. They appear to be on their way to anvil. You can learn more about this event here.
Little Boats
A diplomatic delegation of Druj orc is on their way to Anvil under the protection of the law. You can learn more about this event here.
Lonely, Dark and Deep
The vallorn of Brocéliande stirs fitfully, thrasing in response to tighter trods and Druj meddling. You can learn more about this event here.
News from the North
The people of Wintermark have been dealing with a number of curses and blessings. You can learn more about these events here.
Promises to Keep
A diplomatic delegation of Thule orcs has come down from frozen Otkodov, to parley with the Empire - and with the Varushkans in particular. You can learn more about this event here.
Reikos Flux
Sickness has struck Reikos, and has spread through both the armies and the remaining Highborn population. You can learn more about this event here
Shadow in the West
The Jotun are about to launch a series of punitive raids across the western border into the Empire focusing on territories in the Marches, the League, and Wintermark. You can learn more about his event here.
Sing a Sad Song
Heralds of the eternal Lashonar the loquacious have mobbed the Golden Sun, bringing with them an infectious and intoxicating ballad that is having unlooked for effect on the soldiers of Dawn. Left unchecked, the situation is likely to escalate. You can learn more about this event here.
Strange Allies
The Lasambrian Hills are invaded - twice. They are sending a delegation to Anvil - but so are the Iron Confederacy, and the Jotun have left little doubt that interference with their conquest of the northern hills will end the existing peace. You can learn more about this event here.
Trade Winds
Imperial fleets have encountered unexpected problems when travelling to foreign ports. You can learn more about these events here.
Unmade Trove
A Torchbearer and her companion find a treasure with massive implications under a shattered tower in Redoubt. You can learn more about this event here.
Unquiet Dead
The Druj, even in retreat, continue to taunt the Empire. The slaughter of their slaves - first at the Great Pits of Ennerlund and then at the Vigilant Swan has given rise to scores of angry, terrified, hate-filled ghosts who haunt the mine and the quarry preventing all progress on reopening these Imperial Bourse resources. You can learn more about his event here.
Unwelcome Guest
The Seventh Wave engage twisted spring horrors in Casinea. You can learn about this event here.
Wolf in Summer
All four of the League cities have been struck by curses that have a deleterious effect on magicians and mana sources. You can learn more about this event here.