383YE Almanac - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:18, 19 March 2026

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	==Rise of the Grey Pilgrims==		==Rise of the Grey Pilgrims==
	The Grey Pilgrims were formed In response to the spiritual threat posed by the ~~Vallorn~~. Drawn from those members of the Highborn nation prepared to commit everything to the war, and following the Navarr example, they have taken to walking the trods in large numbers. This new pilgrimage has come at great cost, but a decision by the Empire to support the Highborn meant that they were not required to bear this cost alone.		The Grey Pilgrims were formed In response to the spiritual threat posed by the vallorn. Drawn from those members of the Highborn nation prepared to commit everything to the war, and following the Navarr example, they have taken to walking the trods in large numbers. This new pilgrimage has come at great cost, but a decision by the Empire to support the Highborn meant that they were not required to bear this cost alone.

	As they have travelled the trods, the Grey Pilgrims have continued to develop their role in the Empire, and in the nation of Highguard. Throughout 383YE, the Pilgrims’ mandate to seek out heresy, blasphemy, and idolatry was explored. Unfortunately, this exploration led to conflict with almost all the nations of the Empire. In the end, the General Assembly of the Synod intervened, declaring that the various idiosyncratic practices of individual nations were acceptably orthodox. This brought the growing confusion to an end for all human nations save one.		As they have travelled the trods, the Grey Pilgrims have continued to develop their role in the Empire, and in the nation of Highguard. Throughout 383YE, the Pilgrims’ mandate to seek out heresy, blasphemy, and idolatry was explored. Unfortunately, this exploration led to conflict with almost all the nations of the Empire. In the end, the General Assembly of the Synod intervened, declaring that the various idiosyncratic practices of individual nations were acceptably orthodox. This brought the growing confusion to an end for all human nations save one.

Twiggy at 00:17, 19 March 2026

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	Brocéliande is not the first place that Yaw’nagrah and her allies have sought to cause trouble. In 381YE, they were involved in an attempt to push the vallorn of Liathaven to spread northward into West Ranging. At great cost, the Navarr and their Marcher allies held the line against the vallorn and pushed it back – creating an opportunity to strike back against the weakened vallorn.		Brocéliande is not the first place that Yaw’nagrah and her allies have sought to cause trouble. In 381YE, they were involved in an attempt to push the vallorn of Liathaven to spread northward into West Ranging. At great cost, the Navarr and their Marcher allies held the line against the vallorn and pushed it back – creating an opportunity to strike back against the weakened vallorn.

	In Summer this year, that strike fell and the vallorn was driven out of the Westwood. For the first time since the fall of Terunael it is possible to travel from the Marches to the Brass Coast through Liathaven without the threat of the ~~Vallorn~~. In the process, a great treasure was uncovered – an untouched forest of weirwood trees that had endured the touch of the vallorn unchanged for a thousand years.		In Summer this year, that strike fell and the vallorn was driven out of the Westwood. For the first time since the fall of Terunael it is possible to travel from the Marches to the Brass Coast through Liathaven without the threat of the vallorn. In the process, a great treasure was uncovered – an untouched forest of weirwood trees that had endured the touch of the vallorn unchanged for a thousand years.

	The defeat of the vallorn in Liathaven represents a major victory for the Empire, but the territory remains contested between the Empire and the Jotun orcs. The forests also labour under the same powerful Winter curse as Brocéliande, and following the resolution of the Mournwold situation, an unknown number of Feni have settled the forests of Liathaven.		The defeat of the vallorn in Liathaven represents a major victory for the Empire, but the territory remains contested between the Empire and the Jotun orcs. The forests also labour under the same powerful Winter curse as Brocéliande, and following the resolution of the Mournwold situation, an unknown number of Feni have settled the forests of Liathaven.

Twiggy at 14:22, 20 October 2025

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	===Invasion of Holberg===		===Invasion of Holberg===
	Five years ago the Mallum orcs were driven out of Holberg; shortly before the Autumn Equinox they returned. Even as the city laboured under the curse that destroyed the beautiful gardens of ~~Holmaur~~, the Druj were establishing a presence in the eastern forests. Their intention was to hunt and kill the Sand Fishers offered sanctuary in Misericorde. If not for the intervention of Imperial heroes using the Sentinel Gate, it seems likely they would have succeeded. For now, their ambitions have been thwarted - but there is still a major armed force in the eastern forests and it is surely only a matter of time before they try again.		Five years ago the Mallum orcs were driven out of Holberg; shortly before the Autumn Equinox they returned. Even as the city laboured under the curse that destroyed the beautiful gardens of Holmauer, the Druj were establishing a presence in the eastern forests. Their intention was to hunt and kill the Sand Fishers offered sanctuary in Misericorde. If not for the intervention of Imperial heroes using the Sentinel Gate, it seems likely they would have succeeded. For now, their ambitions have been thwarted - but there is still a major armed force in the eastern forests and it is surely only a matter of time before they try again.

	==Against the Vallorn==		==Against the Vallorn==

Hailmur at 13:38, 20 October 2025

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	There are Great Forest Orcs settling in Therunin, Jotun Thralls thriving in the Mourn, Sand Fishers setting up home no more than a handful of leagues from the Empress’ own home in Holberg. What role will the Empire find for these strangers?		There are Great Forest Orcs settling in Therunin, Jotun Thralls thriving in the Mourn, Sand Fishers setting up home no more than a handful of leagues from the Empress’ own home in Holberg. What role will the Empire find for these strangers?

	The Empire has committed to another ambitious strike against the ~~Malum~~, with Imperial forces moving from Ossium to assail the Forest of Ulnak. What horrors will they face there?		The Empire has committed to another ambitious strike against the Mallum, with Imperial forces moving from Ossium to assail the Forest of Ulnak. What horrors will they face there?

	The Heirs of Terunael are poised to strike deep within Imperial borders, potentially initiating widespread destruction among the Navarr. Can their plans be thwarted?		The Heirs of Terunael are poised to strike deep within Imperial borders, potentially initiating widespread destruction among the Navarr. Can their plans be thwarted?

Twiggy at 19:13, 2 September 2025

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	The attack has further damaged the Grendel’s ability to replace the catastrophic losses they suffered in their defeat in Spiral and again, the majority of the freed orcs chose to begin new lives among the Imperial Orcs. Indeed, so effective was this raid that the Imperial Orcs could in theory raise a third army once they are able to claim more territory – something that seemed impossible only a year ago.		The attack has further damaged the Grendel’s ability to replace the catastrophic losses they suffered in their defeat in Spiral and again, the majority of the freed orcs chose to begin new lives among the Imperial Orcs. Indeed, so effective was this raid that the Imperial Orcs could in theory raise a third army once they are able to claim more territory – something that seemed impossible only a year ago.

	These two raids demonstrated that the Grendel did not have uncontested dominance of the Bay of Catazar, for all their posturing. In Summer, however, the Empire struck a third hammer-blow against the southern orcs. For several years Grendel pirates have ~~targetted~~ Imperial trading vessels passing through the Bay.		These two raids demonstrated that the Grendel did not have uncontested dominance of the Bay of Catazar, for all their posturing. In Summer, however, the Empire struck a third hammer-blow against the southern orcs. For several years Grendel pirates have targeted Imperial trading vessels passing through the Bay.
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	But no longer! Thanks in part to organisation by the Imperial Fleet Master, Imperial captains took to the Bay and routed the Grendel pirate fleet. A combination of careful planning and powerful enchantments allowed the mariners of the Empire not only to drive off or sink the scoundrels harassing honest traders, but also to launch stinging raids against the coastal settlements where the pirates gathered, ensuring the safety of our merchants from the Brass Coast to Urizen.		But no longer! Thanks in part to organisation by the Imperial Fleet Master, Imperial captains took to the Bay and routed the Grendel pirate fleet. A combination of careful planning and powerful enchantments allowed the mariners of the Empire not only to drive off or sink the scoundrels harassing honest traders, but also to launch stinging raids against the coastal settlements where the pirates gathered, ensuring the safety of our merchants from the Brass Coast to Urizen.

Twiggy at 17:46, 11 July 2025

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	Brocéliande is not the first place that Yaw’nagrah and her allies have sought to cause trouble. In 381YE, they were involved in an attempt to push the vallorn of Liathaven to spread northward into West Ranging. At great cost, the Navarr and their Marcher allies held the line against the vallorn and pushed it back – creating an opportunity to strike back against the weakened vallorn.		Brocéliande is not the first place that Yaw’nagrah and her allies have sought to cause trouble. In 381YE, they were involved in an attempt to push the vallorn of Liathaven to spread northward into West Ranging. At great cost, the Navarr and their Marcher allies held the line against the vallorn and pushed it back – creating an opportunity to strike back against the weakened vallorn.

	In Summer this year, that strike fell and the vallorn was driven out of the ~~West Wood~~. For the first time since the fall of Terunael it is possible to travel from the Marches to the Brass Coast through Liathaven without the threat of the Vallorn. In the process, a great treasure was uncovered – an untouched forest of weirwood trees that had endured the touch of the vallorn unchanged for a thousand years.		In Summer this year, that strike fell and the vallorn was driven out of the Westwood. For the first time since the fall of Terunael it is possible to travel from the Marches to the Brass Coast through Liathaven without the threat of the Vallorn. In the process, a great treasure was uncovered – an untouched forest of weirwood trees that had endured the touch of the vallorn unchanged for a thousand years.

	The defeat of the vallorn in Liathaven represents a major victory for the Empire, but the territory remains contested between the Empire and the Jotun orcs. The forests also labour under the same powerful Winter curse as Brocéliande, and following the resolution of the Mournwold situation, an unknown number of Feni have settled the forests of Liathaven.		The defeat of the vallorn in Liathaven represents a major victory for the Empire, but the territory remains contested between the Empire and the Jotun orcs. The forests also labour under the same powerful Winter curse as Brocéliande, and following the resolution of the Mournwold situation, an unknown number of Feni have settled the forests of Liathaven.

Twiggy at 22:32, 10 July 2025

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	===Invasion of Holberg===		===Invasion of Holberg===
	Five years ago the ~~Malum~~ orcs were driven out of Holberg; shortly before the Autumn Equinox they returned. Even as the city laboured under the curse that destroyed the beautiful gardens of Holmaur, the Druj were establishing a presence in the eastern forests. Their intention was to hunt and kill the Sand Fishers offered sanctuary in Misericorde. If not for the intervention of Imperial heroes using the Sentinel Gate, it seems likely they would have succeeded. For now, their ambitions have been thwarted - but there is still a major armed force in the eastern forests and it is surely only a matter of time before they try again.		Five years ago the Mallum orcs were driven out of Holberg; shortly before the Autumn Equinox they returned. Even as the city laboured under the curse that destroyed the beautiful gardens of Holmaur, the Druj were establishing a presence in the eastern forests. Their intention was to hunt and kill the Sand Fishers offered sanctuary in Misericorde. If not for the intervention of Imperial heroes using the Sentinel Gate, it seems likely they would have succeeded. For now, their ambitions have been thwarted - but there is still a major armed force in the eastern forests and it is surely only a matter of time before they try again.

	==Against the Vallorn==		==Against the Vallorn==

Dre at 18:02, 29 December 2023

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Rafferty at 14:48, 10 January 2023

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			[[Category:History]]
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	The 383YE Almanac has to have been one of the most difficult to compile since the invention of the printing press! With so few pages available to cover the major events of the last year, choosing which events to highlight and in how much detail has been a challenge worthy of the Iron Duke himself.		The 383YE Almanac has to have been one of the most difficult to compile since the invention of the printing press! With so few pages available to cover the major events of the last year, choosing which events to highlight and in how much detail has been a challenge worthy of the Iron Duke himself.

Beeswax at 20:24, 12 May 2022

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	==Against the Jotun==		==Against the Jotun==
	The western orcs - both the true Jotun and their Lasambrian cohorts - continue to wage a war of conquest against the Empire. Their raid against ~~Kharaman~~ was repulsed; their attack against Serra Damata and Serra Briante blocked and then turned back. In the south, the Lasambrian Jotun took early gains due to their surprise attack, but their advance slowed once Imperial troops took up defensive positions and refused to allow them to gain any more territory.		The western orcs - both the true Jotun and their Lasambrian cohorts - continue to wage a war of conquest against the Empire. Their raid against Kahraman was repulsed; their attack against Serra Damata and Serra Briante blocked and then turned back. In the south, the Lasambrian Jotun took early gains due to their surprise attack, but their advance slowed once Imperial troops took up defensive positions and refused to allow them to gain any more territory.

	In the north, the year began with a major force moving across the border into Sermersuaq - to challenge Jotun domination of the north-western territory. The fighting was fierce, with many orcs and humans alike slain in the attempt to retake Sealtoq. A battle of honour between Imperial forces and the Jotun below the town of Atalaq during the Winter Solstice saw the orcs abandon the spiritual heart of the Suaq people, and agree to avoid fighting in its streets; the Empire capitalised on these gains to force the orcs back across the Ford of Berussen with the aid of unexpected allies.		In the north, the year began with a major force moving across the border into Sermersuaq - to challenge Jotun domination of the north-western territory. The fighting was fierce, with many orcs and humans alike slain in the attempt to retake Sealtoq. A battle of honour between Imperial forces and the Jotun below the town of Atalaq during the Winter Solstice saw the orcs abandon the spiritual heart of the Suaq people, and agree to avoid fighting in its streets; the Empire capitalised on these gains to force the orcs back across the Ford of Berussen with the aid of unexpected allies.

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	With the devastating loss of the Halls of Knowledge, it may have seemed that the Druj invasion of Morrow would go the same way as that of Zenith - with the courageous Imperial defenders forced to give ground. Yet the Winter Solstice saw the orc schemes in tatters. A great force of Imperial soldiers, supported by potent supernatural allies, stemmed the orc advance in the Battle of Canterspire. By the Spring Equinox, the Druj were driven out of Morrow entirely, forced to retreat back into Zenith in disarray.		With the devastating loss of the Halls of Knowledge, it may have seemed that the Druj invasion of Morrow would go the same way as that of Zenith - with the courageous Imperial defenders forced to give ground. Yet the Winter Solstice saw the orc schemes in tatters. A great force of Imperial soldiers, supported by potent supernatural allies, stemmed the orc advance in the Battle of Canterspire. By the Spring Equinox, the Druj were driven out of Morrow entirely, forced to retreat back into Zenith in disarray.

	Yet the Empire was not finished. At the same time the armies were fighting in Morrow, a courageous force of Imperial captains launched a daring raid into Zenith. ~~Lead~~ by Urizen sentinels and Highborn scouts, and with the support of the heralds of the Celestial Library, these captains were able to strike at key locations across the conquered territory freeing large numbers of Urizen and Highborn prisoners and seeing them escorted to safety in Morrow and Redoubt – from right under the noses of their Druj captors.		Yet the Empire was not finished. At the same time the armies were fighting in Morrow, a courageous force of Imperial captains launched a daring raid into Zenith. Led by Urizen sentinels and Highborn scouts, and with the support of the heralds of the Celestial Library, these captains were able to strike at key locations across the conquered territory freeing large numbers of Urizen and Highborn prisoners and seeing them escorted to safety in Morrow and Redoubt – from right under the noses of their Druj captors.

	With the Druj already reeling from the ease with which the Imperial forces rescued their people from Zenith, a second bold strategy was hatched between the Spring Archmage and the Prince with a Thousand Foes.		With the Druj already reeling from the ease with which the Imperial forces rescued their people from Zenith, a second bold strategy was hatched between the Spring Archmage and the Prince with a Thousand Foes.
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	===Urizeni Resurgence===		===Urizeni Resurgence===
	While Urizen has suffered great losses at the hands of the Druj things in the south-east finally seem to be turning around. With the establishment of the Doyen of the Spires, and the creation of Urizen Lore, it seems that the tragedy of the Druj invasion has ~~lead~~ to widespread changes for the nation in the coming years. Using the newly restored Heliopticon the legacy of the Halls of Knowledge has been expanded to unprecedented levels, allowing the entire nation to cooperate on the codification of magical rituals. With the aid of the eternal Phaleron, the Urizeni have begun the creation of a national body of magical knowledge that might one day rival Imperial Lore itself.		While Urizen has suffered great losses at the hands of the Druj things in the south-east finally seem to be turning around. With the establishment of the Doyen of the Spires, and the creation of Urizen Lore, it seems that the tragedy of the Druj invasion has led to widespread changes for the nation in the coming years. Using the newly restored Heliopticon the legacy of the Halls of Knowledge has been expanded to unprecedented levels, allowing the entire nation to cooperate on the codification of magical rituals. With the aid of the eternal Phaleron, the Urizeni have begun the creation of a national body of magical knowledge that might one day rival Imperial Lore itself.

	Finally, on the slopes of southern Morrow, the Three Watchers have been carved from the living stone. Commemorating the courage of the Highborn armies as they oversaw the evacuation of Zenith, this great monument now watches as the armies of the Empire move into Zenith to free the territory from the cruel dominion of the Mallum orcs.		Finally, on the slopes of southern Morrow, the Three Watchers have been carved from the living stone. Commemorating the courage of the Highborn armies as they oversaw the evacuation of Zenith, this great monument now watches as the armies of the Empire move into Zenith to free the territory from the cruel dominion of the Mallum orcs.
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	The Grey Pilgrims were formed In response to the spiritual threat posed by the Vallorn. Drawn from those members of the Highborn nation prepared to commit everything to the war, and following the Navarr example, they have taken to walking the trods in large numbers. This new pilgrimage has come at great cost, but a decision by the Empire to support the Highborn meant that they were not required to bear this cost alone.		The Grey Pilgrims were formed In response to the spiritual threat posed by the Vallorn. Drawn from those members of the Highborn nation prepared to commit everything to the war, and following the Navarr example, they have taken to walking the trods in large numbers. This new pilgrimage has come at great cost, but a decision by the Empire to support the Highborn meant that they were not required to bear this cost alone.

	As they have travelled the trods, the Grey Pilgrims have continued to develop their role in the Empire, and in the nation of Highguard. Throughout 383YE, the Pilgrims’ mandate to seek out heresy, blasphemy, and idolatry was explored. Unfortunately, this exploration ~~lead~~ to conflict with almost all the nations of the Empire. In the end, the General Assembly of the Synod intervened, declaring that the various idiosyncratic practices of individual nations were acceptably orthodox. This brought the growing confusion to an end for all human nations save one.		As they have travelled the trods, the Grey Pilgrims have continued to develop their role in the Empire, and in the nation of Highguard. Throughout 383YE, the Pilgrims’ mandate to seek out heresy, blasphemy, and idolatry was explored. Unfortunately, this exploration led to conflict with almost all the nations of the Empire. In the end, the General Assembly of the Synod intervened, declaring that the various idiosyncratic practices of individual nations were acceptably orthodox. This brought the growing confusion to an end for all human nations save one.

	The exception was Dawn, who took a very different approach. After the Summer Solstice, the Dawnish assembly encouraged troubadours to visit Highguard and show them that love and glory were not incompatible with the virtues. Highguard welcomed the Dawnish priests, and as the Winter approached the two nations’ assemblies seem to have become closer than ever before.		The exception was Dawn, who took a very different approach. After the Summer Solstice, the Dawnish assembly encouraged troubadours to visit Highguard and show them that love and glory were not incompatible with the virtues. Highguard welcomed the Dawnish priests, and as the Winter approached the two nations’ assemblies seem to have become closer than ever before.
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	The further decline in relations with Jarm is only one of the repercussions of the Liberty Pact. As a signatory, the Empire agreed to impose significant trade tariffs on nations that continue to employ slave labour. This has had a deleterious effect on diplomatic relations with many of the Empire’s trading partners including the Asavean Republic, the Principalities of Jarm, and – closer to home – the Faraden, the Iron Confederacy, and the Thule.		The further decline in relations with Jarm is only one of the repercussions of the Liberty Pact. As a signatory, the Empire agreed to impose significant trade tariffs on nations that continue to employ slave labour. This has had a deleterious effect on diplomatic relations with many of the Empire’s trading partners including the Asavean Republic, the Principalities of Jarm, and – closer to home – the Faraden, the Iron Confederacy, and the Thule.

	Relations with Asavea in particular are in turmoil, with Imperial mercenaries fighting on both sides of the recent civil war that rocked the distant republic. The imposition of tariffs angered the Plenum, but news of the Synod-inspired defacement of the works of idolatrous architect Almodin Oktístis ~~lead~~ to in an outraged mob attacking the Temple of the Way in Nemoria. The building was severely damaged, and several of the priests in attendance were badly hurt, one fatally. The Plenum claims to have punished those responsible, but it seems likely relations between the two nations will continue to struggle.		Relations with Asavea in particular are in turmoil, with Imperial mercenaries fighting on both sides of the recent civil war that rocked the distant republic. The imposition of tariffs angered the Plenum, but news of the Synod-inspired defacement of the works of idolatrous architect Almodin Oktístis led to in an outraged mob attacking the Temple of the Way in Nemoria. The building was severely damaged, and several of the priests in attendance were badly hurt, one fatally. The Plenum claims to have punished those responsible, but it seems likely relations between the two nations will continue to struggle.

	Still, on a much more positive note, as signatories to the pact the people of Axos have finally criminalised the enslavement of humans and orcs. After years of pressure from the Senate and the Synod, the intervention of the Empire has been directly responsible for their movement toward a more civilised nation.		Still, on a much more positive note, as signatories to the pact the people of Axos have finally criminalised the enslavement of humans and orcs. After years of pressure from the Senate and the Synod, the intervention of the Empire has been directly responsible for their movement toward a more civilised nation.