383YE Autumn Equinox winds of war - Revision history

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	==Iron==		==Iron==
	<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Jorma Steelhail, Statement of Principle, Wintermark National Assembly, Summer 383YE">We choose Raknar Ravenstorm, Eyes of the North, liberator of slaves, they that led the recovery of the Bloodcloak, Thane of Stormspire, as the Warden of the Great Raid upon Ikka's Tears. Heroes will march, names made, chains broken. For our people! For Saga! For Skein we march! We Raid!</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Jorma Steelhail, Statement of Principle, Wintermark National Assembly, Summer 383YE">We choose Raknar Ravenstorm, Eyes of the North, liberator of slaves, they that led the recovery of the Bloodcloak, Thane of Stormspire, as the Warden of the Great Raid upon Ikka's Tears. Heroes will march, names made, chains broken. For our people! For Saga! For Skein we march! We Raid!</quote></div>
	The raid on [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] relies on cunning and stealth: an expedition from Imperial-held Atalaq crossing the vast lake of ~~Atkonartoq~~ to Suaq Fount. Success relies on escaping detection by the Jotun for as long as possible. Should the orcs get wind of what is coming, defeat is inevitable.		The raid on [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] relies on cunning and stealth: an expedition from Imperial-held Atalaq crossing the vast lake of Atkonaroq to Suaq Fount. Success relies on escaping detection by the Jotun for as long as possible. Should the orcs get wind of what is coming, defeat is inevitable.

	During the Summer Solstice, the Wintermark assembly named a Warden for the raid - responsible for recruiting brave warriors prepared to risk sneaking into Jotun-conquered Sermersuaq to raid the mithril mine and then flee back south without being stopped by the western barbarians.		During the Summer Solstice, the Wintermark assembly named a Warden for the raid - responsible for recruiting brave warriors prepared to risk sneaking into Jotun-conquered Sermersuaq to raid the mithril mine and then flee back south without being stopped by the western barbarians.

	In the end more than a hundred warbands belonging to brave Imperial captains make the trek to Atalaq, and participate in the dangerous crossing of the ~~Atkonartoq~~. Every Imperial nation save the magicians of Urizen are represented. Unsurprisingly the majority of the raiders are Winterfolk, but there are creditable contingents of Dawnish and Highborn champions prepared to risk all to strike against the Jotun.		In the end more than a hundred warbands belonging to brave Imperial captains make the trek to Atalaq, and participate in the dangerous crossing of the Atkonaroq. Every Imperial nation save the magicians of Urizen are represented. Unsurprisingly the majority of the raiders are Winterfolk, but there are creditable contingents of Dawnish and Highborn champions prepared to risk all to strike against the Jotun.

	As well as the captains, a major contingent of Winterfolk warriors of all traditions from the [[Fist of the Mountains]] support the raid. Combining knowledge of the Suaq tundra with subtle divination magics, the [[Army qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] mystics, icewalkers, and runesmiths of the Fist help to plan the route to the mithril mine but also - perhaps even more importantly - the route ''back'' from the northernmost borders of Sermersuaq.		As well as the captains, a major contingent of Winterfolk warriors of all traditions from the [[Fist of the Mountains]] support the raid. Combining knowledge of the Suaq tundra with subtle divination magics, the [[Army qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] mystics, icewalkers, and runesmiths of the Fist help to plan the route to the mithril mine but also - perhaps even more importantly - the route ''back'' from the northernmost borders of Sermersuaq.
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	The challenge of the mission cannot be understated. The Jotun are known to be leery of boats and open water, but they make up for this by paying special attention to the shoreline. The Imperial scouts are not alone however; the hylje seal-shifters of the lakes of Sermersuaq offer what aid they can, working with the Suaq to find secluded locations that present the best chance of avoiding Jotun patrols.		The challenge of the mission cannot be understated. The Jotun are known to be leery of boats and open water, but they make up for this by paying special attention to the shoreline. The Imperial scouts are not alone however; the hylje seal-shifters of the lakes of Sermersuaq offer what aid they can, working with the Suaq to find secluded locations that present the best chance of avoiding Jotun patrols.
	<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Edasdottir, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Soldiers, we're heading North! Half to Sermersuaq, to join the captains of the Empire and raid the Jotun held mithril mine, the pride of Ikka's Tears. Get in there, rescue our people, and pick up some of our mithril on the way out. Everyone else, to Kallavesa. Rest, recuperate and read the signs. Let's show our friends resting with us what it means to be a mystic.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Edasdottir, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Soldiers, we're heading North! Half to Sermersuaq, to join the captains of the Empire and raid the Jotun held mithril mine, the pride of Ikka's Tears. Get in there, rescue our people, and pick up some of our mithril on the way out. Everyone else, to Kallavesa. Rest, recuperate and read the signs. Let's show our friends resting with us what it means to be a mystic.</quote></div>
	The flat-bottomed boats used to cross the great freshwater lake cannot be found by the orcs - as each warband reaches the shore of Suaq Font, the hylje help by sinking the vessel in the deeper waters of the lake away from Jotun eyes. While this helps preserve the secrecy of the raid, it means that the heroes are completely committed to their goal as there will be no easy way back across the frigid waters of the ~~Atkonartoq~~.		The flat-bottomed boats used to cross the great freshwater lake cannot be found by the orcs - as each warband reaches the shore of Suaq Font, the hylje help by sinking the vessel in the deeper waters of the lake away from Jotun eyes. While this helps preserve the secrecy of the raid, it means that the heroes are completely committed to their goal as there will be no easy way back across the frigid waters of the Atkonaroq.

	Once Suaq Font is reached, the raid splits into seven smaller groups, each led by a team of Suaq scouts. If one party is intercepted, the others might still make it across the cold tundra to the Face of Ikka. A rendezvous point is established, known only to the commanders of each smaller band. On the night of the last moon - the last night before the new moon when the night sky is at its darkest - each warband must be in position below Nujalik Ridge or risk missing the raid.		Once Suaq Font is reached, the raid splits into seven smaller groups, each led by a team of Suaq scouts. If one party is intercepted, the others might still make it across the cold tundra to the Face of Ikka. A rendezvous point is established, known only to the commanders of each smaller band. On the night of the last moon - the last night before the new moon when the night sky is at its darkest - each warband must be in position below Nujalik Ridge or risk missing the raid.

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	==Five Return, One Go Alone (Conjunctions)==		==Five Return, One Go Alone (Conjunctions)==
	On the run up to the Autumn Equinox the civil service have been able to identify four [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions will allow Imperial heroes to intervene in [[#Water\|Bregasland]], in [[#Wood\|Brocéliande]], [[#Bronze\|Feroz]], and in [[#Fire\|Holberg]]. The broad strokes of how these opportunities will affect the wider campaign are presented above. During the [[muster]], the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] will receive full briefings including tactical information provided by war scouts and prognosticators and will choose which two to take advantage of.		On the run up to the Autumn Equinox the civil service have been able to identify four [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions will allow Imperial heroes to intervene in [[#Water\|Bregasland]], in [[#Wood\|Brocéliande]], [[#Bronze\|Feroz]], and in [[#Fire\|Holberg]]. The broad strokes of how these opportunities will affect the wider campaign are presented above. During the [[muster]], the [[Military Council]] will receive full briefings including tactical information provided by war scouts and prognosticators and will choose which two to take advantage of.

	In addition to choosing which opportunities to take, the military council will also need to decide which nations will take part in which conjunction. Each of the two battles must have at least 90 and at most 93 force weight sent on it.		In addition to choosing which opportunities to take, the military council will also need to decide which nations will take part in which conjunction. Each of the two battles must have at least 90 and at most 93 force weight sent on it.

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	As the Summer Solstice dawned, three of the four territories of the Brass Coast lay under siege. [[Segura]] and [[Kahraman]] were threatened by the Jotun, while the Grendel advanced in Feroz. During the Solstice, the heroes of the Empire struck back bravely against the orcs. They helped to relieve the garrison of Fort Braydon and prevented the Grendel from seizing control of the bridges that would have allowed them to prevent Imperial armies moving south from Madruga to engage them.<br><br>		As the Summer Solstice dawned, three of the four territories of the Brass Coast lay under siege. [[Segura]] and [[Kahraman]] were threatened by the Jotun, while the Grendel advanced in Feroz. During the Solstice, the heroes of the Empire struck back bravely against the orcs. They helped to relieve the garrison of Fort Braydon and prevented the Grendel from seizing control of the bridges that would have allowed them to prevent Imperial armies moving south from Madruga to engage them.<br><br>
	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Segura</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Segura</span><br>
	<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Ciaphas Dekar, General of the Bounders">Marcher Folk, last season we knocked out a few of the Kraken's teeth. This season we prevent the enemy from closing its claws on Segura. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our kith and kin. As well as gifts from the Autumn ~~Realm~~. We march to War!</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Ciaphas Dekar, General of the Bounders">Marcher Folk, last season we knocked out a few of the Kraken's teeth. This season we prevent the enemy from closing its claws on Segura. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our kith and kin. As well as gifts from the Autumn realm. We march to War!</quote></div>
	Immediately after the Solstice, the armies of the Empire are on the move. Three armies of Marcher soldiers advance into Segura; the [[Tusks]] from [[Mitwold]], the [[Bounders]] and the [[Strong Reeds]] from [[Feroz]]. They are here to relieve the Seventh Wave and the Granite Pillar; the Highborn armies are needed in the eastern Brass Coast. They plant their battle standards along the borders of Anduzjasse and contested Anozeseri. Shoulder to shoulder to shoulder they stand, forming a wall of Marcher steel and sinew to throw back the armies of the Lasambrian Jotun. The Tusks oversee the defence, and along with the Reeds they bear valuable [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that help them [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|coordinate the Imperial defence]] despite the vast, open grasslands with minimal numbers of runners and messengers.		Immediately after the Solstice, the armies of the Empire are on the move. Three armies of Marcher soldiers advance into Segura; the [[Tusks]] from [[Mitwold]], the [[Bounders]] and the [[Strong Reeds]] from [[Feroz]]. They are here to relieve the Seventh Wave and the Granite Pillar; the Highborn armies are needed in the eastern Brass Coast. They plant their battle standards along the borders of Anduzjasse and contested Anozeseri. Shoulder to shoulder to shoulder they stand, forming a wall of Marcher steel and sinew to throw back the armies of the Lasambrian Jotun. The Tusks oversee the defence, and along with the Reeds they bear valuable [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that help them [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|coordinate the Imperial defence]] despite the vast, open grasslands with minimal numbers of runners and messengers.
	<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Jack Flint, General of the Strong Reeds">Soldiers of the Strong Reeds, once more we aid the Freeborn, we will defend shoulder to shoulder with Bounders. Look to your virtue, we will allow the dead to be recovered, and we will ensure no Freeborn suffers!</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><quote by="Jack Flint, General of the Strong Reeds">Soldiers of the Strong Reeds, once more we aid the Freeborn, we will defend shoulder to shoulder with Bounders. Look to your virtue, we will allow the dead to be recovered, and we will ensure no Freeborn suffers!</quote></div>

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	==Five Return, One Go Alone (Conjunctions)==		==Five Return, One Go Alone (Conjunctions)==
	On the run up to the Autumn Equinox the civil service have been able to identify four [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions will allow Imperial heroes to intervene in [[#Water\|Bregasland]], in [[#Wood\|Brocéliande]], [[#Bronze\|Feroz]], and in [[#Fire\|Holberg]]. The broad strokes of how these opportunities will affect the wider campaign are presented above. During the [[muster]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] will receive full briefings including tactical information provided by war scouts and prognosticators and will choose which two to take advantage of.		On the run up to the Autumn Equinox the civil service have been able to identify four [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions will allow Imperial heroes to intervene in [[#Water\|Bregasland]], in [[#Wood\|Brocéliande]], [[#Bronze\|Feroz]], and in [[#Fire\|Holberg]]. The broad strokes of how these opportunities will affect the wider campaign are presented above. During the [[muster]], the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] will receive full briefings including tactical information provided by war scouts and prognosticators and will choose which two to take advantage of.

	In addition to choosing which opportunities to take, the military council will also need to decide which nations will take part in which conjunction. Each of the two battles must have at least 90 and at most 93 force weight sent on it.		In addition to choosing which opportunities to take, the military council will also need to decide which nations will take part in which conjunction. Each of the two battles must have at least 90 and at most 93 force weight sent on it.

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	Kahraman is entirely Imperial once again.		Kahraman is entirely Imperial once again.
	===Game Information : Western Brass Coast===		===Game Information : Western Brass Coast===
	There have been no significant engagements in Segura or Kahraman for Imperial forces this season. Kahraman is once again entirely Imperial. In Segura, the Lasambrian Jotun remain in control of Anduzjasse and have made some progress in conquering ~~Anozserai~~.		There have been no significant engagements in Segura or Kahraman for Imperial forces this season. Kahraman is once again entirely Imperial. In Segura, the Lasambrian Jotun remain in control of Anduzjasse and have made some progress in conquering Anozeseri.

	Any military unit captain who supported an army in Segura this season receives payment provided by the Zemress Islanders - a sum of 5 crowns for a starting military unit, proportionally more for an upgraded or enchanted unit.		Any military unit captain who supported an army in Segura this season receives payment provided by the Zemress Islanders - a sum of 5 crowns for a starting military unit, proportionally more for an upgraded or enchanted unit.

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	The loss of life across the territory is significant. While the Grendel marines are concerned primarily with taking and holding the coast and do not press into Morajasse or Afarjasse, the Naguerro seem unconcerned about casualties, relishing every opportunity to engage the Empire. For their part, the Imperial troops are supported by the Quiet Step who are prepared to do [[Army qualities#Cunning\|whatever it takes]] to damage the barbarian forces, employing unorthodox - but effective - tactics to strike at the orc armies from unexpected positions that allow them to target their supply trains, hospitals, and the occasional Grendel commander. It's hard to judge the effectiveness of the magical storms on the Grendel armada, but a conservative estimate suggests well over three thousand Grendel are slain; by contrast the Empire estimates a little short of three thousand soldiers have been lost to Imperial forces.		The loss of life across the territory is significant. While the Grendel marines are concerned primarily with taking and holding the coast and do not press into Morajasse or Afarjasse, the Naguerro seem unconcerned about casualties, relishing every opportunity to engage the Empire. For their part, the Imperial troops are supported by the Quiet Step who are prepared to do [[Army qualities#Cunning\|whatever it takes]] to damage the barbarian forces, employing unorthodox - but effective - tactics to strike at the orc armies from unexpected positions that allow them to target their supply trains, hospitals, and the occasional Grendel commander. It's hard to judge the effectiveness of the magical storms on the Grendel armada, but a conservative estimate suggests well over three thousand Grendel are slain; by contrast the Empire estimates a little short of three thousand soldiers have been lost to Imperial forces.

	The Empire makes some small gains in Oranseri and ~~Fortargenta~~ but manage to hold them for little more than a handful of weeks before being forced to fall back westward. For their part, the Grendel marines hold off the Empire attempt to reach the coast, and even manage to make some headway into Morajasse - although the presence of the fortification there means they have little more than a fingerhold on the western grasslands. Worse - from the point of view of the Empire at least - they have managed to consolidate their control of the three eastern regions.		The Empire makes some small gains in Oranseri and Fontargenta but manage to hold them for little more than a handful of weeks before being forced to fall back westward. For their part, the Grendel marines hold off the Empire attempt to reach the coast, and even manage to make some headway into Morajasse - although the presence of the fortification there means they have little more than a fingerhold on the western grasslands. Worse - from the point of view of the Empire at least - they have managed to consolidate their control of the three eastern regions.

	~~Fortargenta~~ is now completely under Grendel control - and as ~~Fortargenta~~ falls, so falls the territory.		Fontargenta is now completely under Grendel control - and as Fontargenta falls, so falls the territory.

	Feroz is no longer part of the Brass Coast; but the Freeborn are not prepared to abandon it to the orcs. A fortnight before the Autumn Equinox, messengers from the town of [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] reach the commanders of the Imperial forces defending Feroz. The [[hakima]] of Afar are adept in the use of [[night magic]], and have been preparing for the worst. Now they plan to take advantage of a coming conjunction of the heavens that will allow them to unleash far-reaching magic across the Empire.		Feroz is no longer part of the Brass Coast; but the Freeborn are not prepared to abandon it to the orcs. A fortnight before the Autumn Equinox, messengers from the town of [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] reach the commanders of the Imperial forces defending Feroz. The [[hakima]] of Afar are adept in the use of [[night magic]], and have been preparing for the worst. Now they plan to take advantage of a coming conjunction of the heavens that will allow them to unleash far-reaching magic across the Empire.

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	==Wood==		==Wood==
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Lucifer, General of the Valiant Pegasus">This season the Valiant Pegasus will march into ~~Elereal~~ and help our Navarr brother and sisters once more against the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire, the ~~Vallorn~~. We fight with our allies as we Highborn know as one Empire we endure.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Lucifer, General of the Valiant Pegasus">This season the Valiant Pegasus will march into Elerael and help our Navarr brother and sisters once more against the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire, the vallorn. We fight with our allies as we Highborn know as one Empire we endure.</quote></div>
	Since the Autumn Equinox last year, the mysterious urge that drives the vallorn of Brocéliande has been gathering strength. Now it is in full flood. An irresistible tempest of destruction that spills out of the infested forest to overwhelm the Navarr steadings in Boar's Dell and Elerael; to take back those patches of land that have been cleared of its influence and drown them once again in its vegetative might. Swarms of ettercaps pour from the depths; vallornspawn husks, bringing with them the trans-formative touch of the foul miasma that makes the air itself, rampage across the contested borders of the two free regions. Abominable horrors from the deep vallorn, and from the depths of the Spring realm alike, seek to devour, overwhelm, and subvert wherever they can. The vallorn is not alone in its drive to consume; the heralds of [[Yaw'nagrah\|the Green Mother]] and the traitorous Scions of Terunael continue to guide, encourage, and support the tendrils of terror that reach out to strangle the natural forests in the north and south.		Since the Autumn Equinox last year, the mysterious urge that drives the vallorn of Brocéliande has been gathering strength. Now it is in full flood. An irresistible tempest of destruction that spills out of the infested forest to overwhelm the Navarr steadings in Boar's Dell and Elerael; to take back those patches of land that have been cleared of its influence and drown them once again in its vegetative might. Swarms of ettercaps pour from the depths; vallornspawn husks, bringing with them the trans-formative touch of the foul miasma that makes the air itself, rampage across the contested borders of the two free regions. Abominable horrors from the deep vallorn, and from the depths of the Spring realm alike, seek to devour, overwhelm, and subvert wherever they can. The vallorn is not alone in its drive to consume; the heralds of [[Yaw'nagrah\|the Green Mother]] and the traitorous Scions of Terunael continue to guide, encourage, and support the tendrils of terror that reach out to strangle the natural forests in the north and south.

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	It may be enough, but what will the cost be? Even the most grizzled Navarr veteran of the fight against the vallorn has not seen the thing that devoured Terunael move with such terrible purpose, with such terrible violence, with such terrible strength.		It may be enough, but what will the cost be? Even the most grizzled Navarr veteran of the fight against the vallorn has not seen the thing that devoured Terunael move with such terrible purpose, with such terrible violence, with such terrible strength.

	There is powerful magic at work in Brocéliande, some of it raised by Imperial magicians. In particular, subtle [[Autumn magic]] works alongside the defenders to help them find safe passages and paths clear of marauding vallornspawn, and places where it is safe to rest even within the ~~vallorns~~ clutches. It provides additional protection to those few Navarr living in the territory who wish to flee the vallorn's spawn rather than face them. At the same time, the withering power of the [[Winter magic\|winter realm]] is called down over Boar's Dell, draining the moisture, warmth, and nutrients from plants in the area, so that all that remains are dried, withered husks. Living creatures fighting in Boar's Dell are also affected - their skin dries and cracks, their joints to ache, and their hair becomes brittle and falls out. Nightmares of being slowly turned into stone or withering away plague anyone staying in the region for any length of time - except the briar folk who have strange dreams of their own to contend with.		There is powerful magic at work in Brocéliande, some of it raised by Imperial magicians. In particular, subtle [[Autumn magic]] works alongside the defenders to help them find safe passages and paths clear of marauding vallornspawn, and places where it is safe to rest even within the vallorn's clutches. It provides additional protection to those few Navarr living in the territory who wish to flee the vallorn's spawn rather than face them. At the same time, the withering power of the [[Winter magic\|winter realm]] is called down over Boar's Dell, draining the moisture, warmth, and nutrients from plants in the area, so that all that remains are dried, withered husks. Living creatures fighting in Boar's Dell are also affected - their skin dries and cracks, their joints to ache, and their hair becomes brittle and falls out. Nightmares of being slowly turned into stone or withering away plague anyone staying in the region for any length of time - except the briar folk who have strange dreams of their own to contend with.

	Then, a week after the Summer Solstice, a major force of new allies comes to fight alongside the Navarr at the behest of the [[Arhallogen\|Scorpion Queen]] - the Spring [[eternal]] who embodies the remorseless violence of the predator. The first sign of Arhallogen's aid comes in the form of a half dozen or so powerful heralds that emerge from the tangled trees of Boar's Dell and Elerael. They are powerful predator-kings, creatures of poison and razor-sharp blades and scything fangs that are never quite seen by the mortal defenders of the territory. They fight alone, preying on the vallornspawn. Often the only sign of their presence is the carnage they leave in their wake.		Then, a week after the Summer Solstice, a major force of new allies comes to fight alongside the Navarr at the behest of the [[Arhallogen\|Scorpion Queen]] - the Spring [[eternal]] who embodies the remorseless violence of the predator. The first sign of Arhallogen's aid comes in the form of a half dozen or so powerful heralds that emerge from the tangled trees of Boar's Dell and Elerael. They are powerful predator-kings, creatures of poison and razor-sharp blades and scything fangs that are never quite seen by the mortal defenders of the territory. They fight alone, preying on the vallornspawn. Often the only sign of their presence is the carnage they leave in their wake.

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	==Stone==		==Stone==
	At the start of the year, the Druj sent [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Available_Light\|their armies]] into [[Spiral]]. Beneath the ever-present shadow of the ~~<span style="color:#2F4F4F; background:#D3D3D3 ">~~Black Plateau~~</span>~~, they conquered Ossuary and claimed the [[Spiral#Screed\|heart of Spiral]] itself. They even managed to press down into [[Spiral#Apulus\|Apulus]] on the southern coast before retreating back into [[Zenith]].		At the start of the year, the Druj sent [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Available_Light\|their armies]] into [[Spiral]]. Beneath the ever-present shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, they conquered Ossuary and claimed the [[Spiral#Screed\|heart of Spiral]] itself. They even managed to press down into [[Spiral#Apulus\|Apulus]] on the southern coast before retreating back into [[Zenith]].

	Six months later, Spiral is invaded again - but from the opposite direction. A month after the Summer Solstice, reports come from contested Apulus of several thousand orcs of the Broken Shore crossing through the southern mountains into Spiral. They move cautiously, taking pains to avoid any Imperial entanglement.		Six months later, Spiral is invaded again - but from the opposite direction. A month after the Summer Solstice, reports come from contested Apulus of several thousand orcs of the Broken Shore crossing through the southern mountains into Spiral. They move cautiously, taking pains to avoid any Imperial entanglement.
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	Once Apstrus is secure, the Grendel armies shift their focus back towards Apulian, establishing a command post in the town of Apulus and a second on the southern border near one of the largest passes back into Mareave.		Once Apstrus is secure, the Grendel armies shift their focus back towards Apulian, establishing a command post in the town of Apulus and a second on the southern border near one of the largest passes back into Mareave.

	There is little doubt the orcs of the Broken Shore have suffered for their invasion. Like the Druj before them, they may not have encountered serious opposition from the Empire but the ~~<span style="color:#2F4F4F; background:#D3D3D3 ">~~Black Plateau~~</span>~~ inflicts suffering of its own on any mortals who spend extended periods of time away from the safety of the Urizen spires. Whatever else they may claim in Spiral, the Grendel armies have also gathered a harvest of madness, despair, savagery, and death.		There is little doubt the orcs of the Broken Shore have suffered for their invasion. Like the Druj before them, they may not have encountered serious opposition from the Empire but the {{Black Plateau}} inflicts suffering of its own on any mortals who spend extended periods of time away from the safety of the Urizen spires. Whatever else they may claim in Spiral, the Grendel armies have also gathered a harvest of madness, despair, savagery, and death.

	The Grendel do not move unnoticed through Urizen. There are scouts even in Apstrus - hard-bitten Urizen, veterans of the war in Spiral, elite sentinels equipped with [[magic items\|magical items]] that allow them to resist the grim oppression that hangs over Spiral like a cloud of insanity. They say that the orcs have brought powerful magicians of their own with them, and confirm that whatever else they are doing the Grendel are taking precautions. Shortly before the Autumn equinox the Heliopticon messages from the south-easternmost corner of the Empire confirm that [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] have begun to fall across Spiral providing some limited protection from the worst effects of the awakened ~~<span style="color:#2F4F4F; background:#D3D3D3 ">~~Black Plateau~~</span>~~. There are also hints of powerful [[enchantment]] on the two orc armies, most likely from the [[Day magic\|Day realm]], that grants them additional discipline and brings with it a peculiar sense of calm. Whatever else it does, it clearly helps to mitigate some of the worst effects of the oppressive aura that hangs over Spiral.		The Grendel do not move unnoticed through Urizen. There are scouts even in Apstrus - hard-bitten Urizen, veterans of the war in Spiral, elite sentinels equipped with [[magic items\|magical items]] that allow them to resist the grim oppression that hangs over Spiral like a cloud of insanity. They say that the orcs have brought powerful magicians of their own with them, and confirm that whatever else they are doing the Grendel are taking precautions. Shortly before the Autumn equinox the Heliopticon messages from the south-easternmost corner of the Empire confirm that [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] have begun to fall across Spiral providing some limited protection from the worst effects of the awakened {{Black Plateau}}. There are also hints of powerful [[enchantment]] on the two orc armies, most likely from the [[Day magic\|Day realm]], that grants them additional discipline and brings with it a peculiar sense of calm. Whatever else it does, it clearly helps to mitigate some of the worst effects of the oppressive aura that hangs over Spiral.

	With the Autumn Equinox approaching, the situation is that Spiral is no longer an Imperial territory. Most of the people are centred along the eastern borders - in Ateri, Cinon, and Ankra, turning their attention to the protection of their Spires, and sending increasingly worried messages to their cousins in Redoubt and Morrow, fearful for the future. Still, when the Empire [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#In_Flagrante_.28Spiral.29\|finally liberated Spiral]] in the Summer of 382YE they lost one and a half ''thousand'' soldiers in a single season just to the influence of the ~~<span style="color:#2F4F4F; background:#D3D3D3 ">~~Black Plateau~~</span>~~. The Urizen huddled in their spires may be unhappy that the territory has fallen to the barbarians again, but it is hard to blame the Empire for its reticence to send armies into the haunted wastelands of Spiral.		With the Autumn Equinox approaching, the situation is that Spiral is no longer an Imperial territory. Most of the people are centred along the eastern borders - in Ateri, Cinon, and Ankra, turning their attention to the protection of their Spires, and sending increasingly worried messages to their cousins in Redoubt and Morrow, fearful for the future. Still, when the Empire [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#In_Flagrante_.28Spiral.29\|finally liberated Spiral]] in the Summer of 382YE they lost one and a half ''thousand'' soldiers in a single season just to the influence of the {{Black Plateau}}. The Urizen huddled in their spires may be unhappy that the territory has fallen to the barbarians again, but it is hard to blame the Empire for its reticence to send armies into the haunted wastelands of Spiral.

	===Game Information : Spiral===		===Game Information : Spiral===

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	While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).

	The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#~~West Wood~~\|~~West Wood~~]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.		The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#Westwood\|Westwood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.

	There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.		There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.

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	While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).

	The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#West Wood\|West Wood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in ~~Liaven's Glen,~~ Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.		The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#West Wood\|West Wood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.

	There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.		There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.

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	While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).

	The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#~~West Wood~~\|~~West Wood~~]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.		The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#Westwood\|Westwood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.

	There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.		There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:39, 11 July 2025
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	While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		While it is possible for armies to travel from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] to North Fens, it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through Mitwold if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).

	The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#West Wood\|West Wood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in ~~Liaven's Glen,~~ Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.		The Jotun domination of Grey Fens has significant implications for [[Liathaven]]; it is now not possible for Imperial armies to reach [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] or [[Liathaven#West Wood\|West Wood]] without going through the Jotun controlled regions or first creating a new beach head in Liath's Ring, or Liaven's Glen.

	There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.		There are [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] available on both days of the summit that would allow the heroes of Anvil to travel via the Sentinel Gate to the lands at the bounds of Bill Sabbey in Ottermire. If heroes are able to defend the Abbey against the approaching Jotun then the monks will take news of the victory across the Marches encouraging everyone to whom they speak to take up arms and fight against this latest invasion.