385YE Autumn Equinox interlude - Revision history

Twiggy at 21:30, 4 March 2026

2026-03-04T21:30:03Z

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	* '''Some ports give special bonuses or suffer special penalties'''		* '''Some ports give special bonuses or suffer special penalties'''
	* '''They can also take special actions such as engaging in independent action, or embarking on an adventure'''		* '''They can also take special actions such as engaging in independent action, or embarking on an adventure'''
	Certain trading destinations apply special effects if a fleet visits them, ~~summarized~~ on the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#Trade_Summary\|Summer Solstice]] wind of fortune. You can also read more about the Empire's foreign relations in the recent '''[[Wild blue yonder]]''' wind of fortune.		Certain trading destinations apply special effects if a fleet visits them, summarised on the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#Trade_Summary\|Summer Solstice]] wind of fortune. You can also read more about the Empire's foreign relations in the recent '''[[Wild blue yonder]]''' wind of fortune.

	Some fleets also have the opportunity to take part in special [[Fleet#Adventures\|adventures]] that provide specific rewards. These options are found in the downtime menu as dropdowns. If you don't want to do something specific, your fleet will automatically participate in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] - the default independent action available to every fleet captain.		Some fleets also have the opportunity to take part in special [[Fleet#Adventures\|adventures]] that provide specific rewards. These options are found in the downtime menu as dropdowns. If you don't want to do something specific, your fleet will automatically participate in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] - the default independent action available to every fleet captain.
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	==Other Effects==		==Other Effects==
	Every season sees large-scale effects impact individuals and nations. Where possible we've ~~summarized~~ these effects here.		Every season sees large-scale effects impact individuals and nations. Where possible we've summarised these effects here.
	===Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths===		===Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths===
	* '''Every mine in an Imperial territory receives two additional ingots of the resource's base material'''		* '''Every mine in an Imperial territory receives two additional ingots of the resource's base material'''

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:44:25Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	==Warfare==		==Warfare==
	Any player whose character controls a [[military unit]] can choose from a number of downtime options. Left to their own devices, a military unit defaults to [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] guaranteeing an income of herbs, ingots or measures, money, or mana crystals. Otherwise, they may log into the downtime system and choose to support an army or fortification, or assign to a special project such as a [[spy network]] or an [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]]. Players who want to support one of the [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] can also read the [[Army_orders\|orders]] issued by each [[general]] before making their decision.		Any player whose character controls a [[military unit]] can choose from a number of downtime options. Left to their own devices, a military unit defaults to [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] guaranteeing an income of herbs, ingots or measures, money, or mana crystals. Otherwise, they may log into the downtime system and choose to support an army or fortification, or assign to a special project such as a [[spy network]] or an [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]]. Players who want to support one of the [[Army\|Imperial armies]] can also read the [[Army_orders\|orders]] issued by each [[general]] before making their decision.

	As always, the guidelines around discussing military matters online can be found [[Online#You_may_not_post_Military_Updates\|here]].		As always, the guidelines around discussing military matters online can be found [[Online#You_may_not_post_Military_Updates\|here]].
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	* '''Every mana site and farm in Dawn is losing either a crystal mana or 36 rings until the start of the Autumn Equinox'''		* '''Every mana site and farm in Dawn is losing either a crystal mana or 36 rings until the start of the Autumn Equinox'''
	* '''In return Tharim will support a Dawnish army fighting in the Barrens'''		* '''In return Tharim will support a Dawnish army fighting in the Barrens'''
	Following a [[declaration]] of [[concord]] by the [[Golden Pyramid]] during the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Tharim.27s_Feast\|385YE Summer Solstice]], the [[eternal]] [[Tharim]], the Bound King of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] is [[Questions_of_virtue#Touch_of_Winter\|free to feast]] on [[mana site\|mana sites]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] across [[the Brass Coast]]. A terrible black frost will wither plants and drain the essence from crystals to satiate Tharim's endless hunger. All affected resources in the territory lose 1 mana crystal or 3 drams of true vervain as appropriate until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE. In return, the Bound King will provide a cadre of steel-bound knights throughout this period to support the [[Fire of the South]] [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]].		Following a [[declaration]] of [[concord]] by the [[Golden Pyramid]] during the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Tharim.27s_Feast\|385YE Summer Solstice]], the [[eternal]] [[Tharim]], the Bound King of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] is [[Questions_of_virtue#Touch_of_Winter\|free to feast]] on [[mana site\|mana sites]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] across [[the Brass Coast]]. A terrible black frost will wither plants and drain the essence from crystals to satiate Tharim's endless hunger. All affected resources in the territory lose 1 mana crystal or 3 drams of true vervain as appropriate until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE. In return, the Bound King will provide a cadre of steel-bound knights throughout this period to support the [[Fire of the South]] [[Army\|army]].

	===Boon of the Deadwood Knight===		===Boon of the Deadwood Knight===

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:30:06Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''		* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''
	* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''		* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''
	The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, a basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.		The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, a basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.

	===Imperial Guerdon===		===Imperial Guerdon===

Twiggy: /* Interlude */

2025-10-31T15:03:36Z

Interlude

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	On this page we'll be outlining, and offering some context for, these various effects. In most cases, there will be further information in the Autumn Equinox Winds of Fortune. As always, these are quick OOC summaries to explain effects such as large-scale enchantments and curses. We'll cover all these and more when we start to present the Winds of Fortune for next event.		On this page we'll be outlining, and offering some context for, these various effects. In most cases, there will be further information in the Autumn Equinox Winds of Fortune. As always, these are quick OOC summaries to explain effects such as large-scale enchantments and curses. We'll cover all these and more when we start to present the Winds of Fortune for next event.

	'''Downtime is due to close at midnight on ~~TBC~~.'''		'''Downtime is due to close at midnight on Tuesday 31st October.'''

	==Warfare==		==Warfare==

Vsabo: /* Free Folk Tutelage */

2023-08-07T22:00:05Z

Free Folk Tutelage

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	===Free Folk Tutelage===		===Free Folk Tutelage===
	* '''Every business in Highguard experiences a -1 rank penalty to production for the rest of the year'''		* '''Every business in Highguard experiences a -1 rank penalty to production for the rest of the year'''
	The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] Imperial priests take for granted, The national assembly of Highguard has urged the benefactors of their nation to help support these would-be priests, providing scholarships and bursaries. Every [[business]] in Highguard takes a -1 penalty to production until the end of the Winter Solstice 385YE. This situation is discussed in more detail in the [[Folklore#Finding_the_Way\|Folklore]] wind of fortune.		The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] Imperial priests take for granted. The national assembly of Highguard has urged the benefactors of their nation to help support these would-be priests, providing scholarships and bursaries. Every [[business]] in Highguard takes a -1 penalty to production until the end of the Winter Solstice 385YE. This situation is discussed in more detail in the [[Folklore#Finding_the_Way\|Folklore]] wind of fortune.

	===Visiting Armada===		===Visiting Armada===
	* '''Grendel merchants are enthusiastically trading with businesses in Necropolis'''		* '''Grendel merchants are enthusiastically trading with businesses in Necropolis'''

Vsabo: /* Eye of the Fire Lord */

2023-08-07T21:57:44Z

Eye of the Fire Lord

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	===Eye of the Fire Lord===		===Eye of the Fire Lord===
	* '''All four Dawnish territories have been infused with Summer magic'''		* '''All four Dawnish territories have been infused with Summer magic'''
	With the aid of the eternal [[Meraud]], Dawnish magicians have infused [[Semmerholm]], [[Weirwater]], [[Astolat]],and [[the Barrens]] with [[Summer magic]]. The exact effect is difficult to predict in advance, but at the very least it will encourage heralds of that realm to visit the people of Dawn.		With the aid of the eternal [[Meraud]], Dawnish magicians have infused [[Semmerholm]], [[Weirwater]], [[Astolat]], and [[the Barrens]] with [[Summer magic]]. The exact effect is difficult to predict in advance, but at the very least it will encourage heralds of that realm to visit the people of Dawn.

	===Hunt the Whisper Gallery===		===Hunt the Whisper Gallery===

Vsabo: /* Thwart the Blockade */

2023-08-07T21:56:17Z

Thwart the Blockade

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	* '''In place of their normal production, a basic fleet would receive 72 rings and 2 doses of liao'''		* '''In place of their normal production, a basic fleet would receive 72 rings and 2 doses of liao'''
	* '''This adventure also removes penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh'''		* '''This adventure also removes penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh'''
	In vengeance for the attack on the Isle of the Osseini and the destruction of Shantarim. the National Assembly has urged [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]] to fight the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] in [[Sumaah Republic]] coastal waters, to help thwart the blockade there. They don't have the power to break the blockade, but their efforts will be enough to allow some ships to slip through. The [[Fleet#Adventure\|adventure]] is found in the ''Independent action'' dropdown menu called ''Thwart the Blockade''. A standard fleet receives 72 rings and 2 doses of liao from the grateful Sumaah. It also removes the penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh. See the '''[[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|Questions of virtue]]''' wind of fortune, and note that this option is ''only'' available to Freeborn fleet captains with the corsair archetype or Highborn.		In vengeance for the attack on the Isle of the Osseini and the destruction of Shantarim, the National Assembly has urged [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]] to fight the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] in [[Sumaah Republic]] coastal waters, to help thwart the blockade there. They don't have the power to break the blockade, but their efforts will be enough to allow some ships to slip through. The [[Fleet#Adventure\|adventure]] is found in the ''Independent action'' dropdown menu called ''Thwart the Blockade''. A standard fleet receives 72 rings and 2 doses of liao from the grateful Sumaah. It also removes the penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh. See the '''[[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|Questions of virtue]]''' wind of fortune, and note that this option is ''only'' available to Freeborn fleet captains with the corsair archetype or Highborn.

	==Other Effects==		==Other Effects==

Vsabo: /* Train the Dreamers */

2023-08-07T21:54:22Z

Train the Dreamers

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	* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''		* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''
	* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''		* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''
	The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, A basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.		The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, a basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.

	===Imperial Guerdon===		===Imperial Guerdon===

Vsabo: /* Train the Dreamers */

2023-08-07T21:54:02Z

Train the Dreamers

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	* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''		* '''Instead of the usual production a basic military unit receives 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources'''
	* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''		* '''The adventure is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''
	The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]]and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, A basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.		The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory. The decisions of the Synod and the Senate have led to the creation of the ''Train the Dreamers'' [[military unit#Adventure\|adventure]] being available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[military unit\|military units]]. Found in the ''independent action'' dropdown menu, A basic military unit will receive 8 random [[herb\|herbs]] and 4 random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.

	===Imperial Guerdon===		===Imperial Guerdon===

Hailmur: /* Thwart the Blockade */

2023-08-02T21:47:51Z

Thwart the Blockade

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	Some fleets also have the opportunity to take part in special [[Fleet#Adventures\|adventures]] that provide specific rewards. These options are found in the downtime menu as dropdowns. If you don't want to do something specific, your fleet will automatically participate in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] - the default independent action available to every fleet captain.		Some fleets also have the opportunity to take part in special [[Fleet#Adventures\|adventures]] that provide specific rewards. These options are found in the downtime menu as dropdowns. If you don't want to do something specific, your fleet will automatically participate in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] - the default independent action available to every fleet captain.
	===Thwart the Blockade===		===Thwart the Blockade===
	* '''Any Freeborn corsair with a fleet can help thwart the Asavean blockade of Sumaah ports'''		* '''Any Freeborn corsair or Highborn with a fleet can help thwart the Asavean blockade of Sumaah ports'''
	* '''In place of their normal production, a basic fleet would receive 72 rings and 2 doses of liao'''		* '''In place of their normal production, a basic fleet would receive 72 rings and 2 doses of liao'''
	* '''This adventure also removes penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh'''		* '''This adventure also removes penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh'''
	In vengeance for the attack on the Isle of the Osseini and the destruction of Shantarim. the National Assembly has urged [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]] to fight the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] in [[Sumaah Republic]] coastal waters, to help thwart the blockade there. They don't have the power to break the blockade, but their efforts will be enough to allow some ships to slip through. The [[Fleet#Adventure\|adventure]] is found in the ''Independent action'' dropdown menu called ''Thwart the Blockade''. A standard fleet receives 72 rings and 2 doses of liao from the grateful Sumaah. It also removes the penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh. See the '''[[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|Questions of virtue]]''' wind of fortune, and note that this option is ''only'' available to Freeborn fleet captains with the corsair archetype.		In vengeance for the attack on the Isle of the Osseini and the destruction of Shantarim. the National Assembly has urged [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]] to fight the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] in [[Sumaah Republic]] coastal waters, to help thwart the blockade there. They don't have the power to break the blockade, but their efforts will be enough to allow some ships to slip through. The [[Fleet#Adventure\|adventure]] is found in the ''Independent action'' dropdown menu called ''Thwart the Blockade''. A standard fleet receives 72 rings and 2 doses of liao from the grateful Sumaah. It also removes the penalty to trade with the port of Zemeh. See the '''[[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|Questions of virtue]]''' wind of fortune, and note that this option is ''only'' available to Freeborn fleet captains with the corsair archetype or Highborn.

	==Other Effects==		==Other Effects==