Winter Sun
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
This army began with a core of orcs who had been slaves in Varushka, Temeschwar, and Wintermark. Vicious fighting against the Varushkan armies had decimated the numbers of the freed slaves in that nation, and harsh winters had contributed further to the death toll. After the revolt, their numbers were supplemented with orcs who had been enslaved by the Highborn. The first magicians among the Imperial Orcs belonged to this army, however; they found it easiest to absorb the teachings of the Varushkan and Wintermark tutors the Urizen mages arranged for them. The hard core of the army were made up of many who had known Thrace and the other founders of the revolt personally, and they continued to develop the vision of freedom that had first spurred them to escape the mines.
Today the Winter Sun is the more politically active of the two Imperial Orcs armies, but it is also the army most likely to use magic in pursuit of their goals. They garner favours, both through military aid and careful use of their magical resources. More warcasters and oathwrights fight under the banners of the Winter Sun than the Summer Storm, and they have more Preachers.
The Winter Sun is a large army with a history of fighting in difficult terrain. Following a ritual performed at the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the soldiers and associated of the Winter Sun experienced powerful visions of the many generations of ancestors who had lived as Imperial slaves. Embracing these visions the general, Bloodcrow Morg'ur, helped to change the direction of the army towards fighting for freedom.
The first Imperial orc General leads the Winter Sun, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter solstice.
History
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Recent History
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Traditions
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Composition
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Army Quality : Freedom Fighters
The Winter Sun is a large army with a history of fighting in difficult terrain. Following a ritual performed at the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the soldiers and associated of the Winter Sun experienced powerful visions of the many generations of ancestors who had lived as Imperial slaves. Embracing these visions the general, Bloodcrow Morg'ur, helped to change the direction of the army towards fighting for freedom.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 385YE | Skywise Rykana |
| Winter Solstice 384YE | Skywise Rykana |
| Winter Solstice 383YE | Skywise Rykana |
| Winter Solstice 382YE | Bloodcrow Morgor |
| Winter Solstice 381YE | Bloodcrow Morgur |
| Winter Solstice 380YE | Bloodcrow Morgur |
| Winter Solstice 379YE | Bloodcrow Morgur |
| Winter Solstice 378YE | Bloodcrow Morgur |
| Winter Solstice 377YE | Bloodcrow Martok |
| Summer Solstice 377YE | Bloodcrow Martok |
| Winter Solstice 376YE | Klor |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Skywise Rykana; it will be reelected at the next summit. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold the title of General of the Winter Sun in the years since Empress Britta died.