386YE Autumn Equinox winds of fortune - Revision history

Dre at 22:09, 13 April 2026

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	===How To Be Dead===		===How To Be Dead===
	* '''Rod and Shield; adventurers who delved into the Depths; Delver of the Depths, Imperial Huntsmarshall'''		* '''Rod and Shield; adventurers who delved into the Depths; Delver of the Depths, Imperial Huntsmarshall'''
	Something is festering in the depths of [[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo's_Deep_Pockets\|Lorenzo's Deep Pockets]]. Following investigations by the [[Shuttered Lantern]], the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Rod and Shield]] chose to take action, directing their order to deal with the growing threat. Battle mages and war-witches have made the journey to the north-western Empire, to beard the creature in its lair, and uncover the true horror lurking in the deeps; the ''Braying Lord'', an [[Plaguewulf#Elder_Plaguewulfs\|elder plaguewulf]], the same creature whose malice ~~lead~~ to the [[Delerium#Canker\|destruction of Isember]], and whose wicked corruption has subverted dozens of Imperial citizens to its will.		Something is festering in the depths of [[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo's_Deep_Pockets\|Lorenzo's Deep Pockets]]. Following investigations by the [[Shuttered Lantern]], the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Rod and Shield]] chose to take action, directing their order to deal with the growing threat. Battle mages and war-witches have made the journey to the north-western Empire, to beard the creature in its lair, and uncover the true horror lurking in the deeps; the ''Braying Lord'', an [[Plaguewulf#Elder_Plaguewulfs\|elder plaguewulf]], the same creature whose malice led to the [[Delerium#Canker\|destruction of Isember]], and whose wicked corruption has subverted dozens of Imperial citizens to its will.

	You can find out about the situation at Lorenzo's Deep Pockets, and opportunities to deal with the threat before it gets even worse, in the '''[[How to be dead]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out about the situation at Lorenzo's Deep Pockets, and opportunities to deal with the threat before it gets even worse, in the '''[[How to be dead]]''' wind of fortune.

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

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	===A Victory for Diplomacy===		===A Victory for Diplomacy===
	* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''		* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''
	The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.		The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.

	You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.

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

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	===A Victory for Diplomacy===		===A Victory for Diplomacy===
	* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''		* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''
	The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.		The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.

	You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Irreconcilable Differences===		===Irreconcilable Differences===
	* '''Imperial Synod; Imperial Senate; Sevenfold Path'''		* '''Imperial Synod; Imperial Senate; Sevenfold Path'''
	During the Summer Solstice, the [[Senate]] made it [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|illegal to preach the Way in Asavea]]. Following the vote, the [[Cardinal of Loyalty]], indicated to the Civil Service that they intended to [[Veto#Timing\|seek the veto]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. The Assemblies have already passed a number of mandates urging missionaries and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to travel to make contact with virtuous [[Bands#Sects\|sects]], and preach the Way, but the Asaveans have responded by increasing their support for the Empire's enemies and striking against Imperial citizens directly. During the coming Summit, the Synod must decide whether to uphold the veto, or accept the prohibition against further action in Asavea - with potentially painful consequences for either decision.		During the Summer Solstice, the [[Senate]] made it [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|illegal to preach the Way in Asavea]]. Following the vote, the [[Cardinal of Loyalty]], indicated to the Civil Service that they intended to [[Veto#Timing\|seek the veto]] in the [[Synod]]. The Assemblies have already passed a number of mandates urging missionaries and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to travel to make contact with virtuous [[Bands#Sects\|sects]], and preach the Way, but the Asaveans have responded by increasing their support for the Empire's enemies and striking against Imperial citizens directly. During the coming Summit, the Synod must decide whether to uphold the veto, or accept the prohibition against further action in Asavea - with potentially painful consequences for either decision.

	You can read about the veto, and the ongoing efforts to spread the Way in Asavea, in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the veto, and the ongoing efforts to spread the Way in Asavea, in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.

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Twiggy: /* Victory and Unity */

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Victory and Unity

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	You can read about the controversy, and a rare opportunity for the Sarvosan Chamber of Commerce, in the '''[[Houses of Silence]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the controversy, and a rare opportunity for the Sarvosan Chamber of Commerce, in the '''[[Houses of Silence]]''' wind of fortune.
	===Victory and Unity===		===Victory and Unity===
	* '''Ambassador to Axos; ~~Regarrio~~ Dossier; Assembly of Nine; Shuttered Lantern, Celestial Arch, and Sevenfold Path; Imperial Synod'''		* '''Ambassador to Axos; Regario Dossier; Assembly of Nine; Shuttered Lantern, Celestial Arch, and Sevenfold Path; Imperial Synod'''
	The Empire and [[Axos]] have never been friends, and are at best allies of convenience perhaps. The only signatory to the [[Liberty Pact]] that is not a Great Power, Axos seeks to make it's mark on the world stage - even though it covers less land than many Imperial nations. Relations are always a little volatile - the Axou are prickly at best - but there is talk of a rising movement that seeks to secure the legacy of the sorcerer-kings in a way that is making some observers a little nervous.		The Empire and [[Axos]] have never been friends, and are at best allies of convenience perhaps. The only signatory to the [[Liberty Pact]] that is not a Great Power, Axos seeks to make it's mark on the world stage - even though it covers less land than many Imperial nations. Relations are always a little volatile - the Axou are prickly at best - but there is talk of a rising movement that seeks to secure the legacy of the sorcerer-kings in a way that is making some observers a little nervous.

	You can learn about the current situation, and a few opportunities to engage with the unpredictable Axou, in the '''[[Victory and unity]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the current situation, and a few opportunities to engage with the unpredictable Axou, in the '''[[Victory and unity]]''' wind of fortune.

	===Where Five Winds Meet===		===Where Five Winds Meet===
	* '''Ambassador to Faraden; Azure Sutannir and Freeborn Assembly; Shuttered Lantern and Celestial Arch; Master of the Regario Dossier; Gloaming Road; Imperial Senate; people with Weirwood and Iridescent Gloaming to trade; Holbergians'''		* '''Ambassador to Faraden; Azure Sutannir and Freeborn Assembly; Shuttered Lantern and Celestial Arch; Master of the Regario Dossier; Gloaming Road; Imperial Senate; people with Weirwood and Iridescent Gloaming to trade; Holbergians'''

Twiggy at 21:35, 12 August 2025

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	\| 6 \|\| Hahnmark, Wood Heath, Dun's Reach \|\| '''Tobrytan Dunning''' \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#Fading_Words_(Hahnmark)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated		\| 6 \|\| Hahnmark, Wood Heath, Dun's Reach \|\| '''Tobrytan Dunning''' \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#Fading_Words_(Hahnmark)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated
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	\| 7 \|\| Spiral, Screed, South-East of Harrier's Nest \|\| '''Estella Lucati''' \|\| [[The_city_below#A_Marvelous_View_(Conjunctions)\|Rescue the citizens]] \|\| All citizens rescued ~~succesfully~~		\| 7 \|\| Spiral, Screed, South-East of Harrier's Nest \|\| '''Estella Lucati''' \|\| [[The_city_below#A_Marvelous_View_(Conjunctions)\|Rescue the citizens]] \|\| All citizens rescued successfully
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	\| 8 \|\| Redoubt, Naris, Tilphussian Pass \|\| [[Penumbral Watcher]] \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#A_Message_Sent_(Redoubt)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated with some Imperial casualties		\| 8 \|\| Redoubt, Naris, Tilphussian Pass \|\| [[Penumbral Watcher]] \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#A_Message_Sent_(Redoubt)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated with some Imperial casualties
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	\| 9 \|\| Spiral, Screed, South-West Harrier's Nest \|\| [[Mistress of Medicine]] \|\| [[The_city_below#A_Marvelous_View_(Conjunctions)\|Rescue the citizens]] \|\| All citizens rescued ~~succesfully~~		\| 9 \|\| Spiral, Screed, South-West Harrier's Nest \|\| [[Mistress of Medicine]] \|\| [[The_city_below#A_Marvelous_View_(Conjunctions)\|Rescue the citizens]] \|\| All citizens rescued successfully
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	\| 10 \|\| Miekarova, Srodkoja, Biljana's Sward \|\| [[Master of Ice and Darkness]] \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#Pale_Shadows_(Miekarova)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated		\| 10 \|\| Miekarova, Srodkoja, Biljana's Sward \|\| [[Master of Ice and Darkness]] \|\| [[Last_rays_of_the_sun#Pale_Shadows_(Miekarova)\|Stop the ''scions'']] \|\| ''Scions'' defeated

Twiggy at 18:50, 9 August 2025

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	===The Fayre Fight===		===The Fayre Fight===
	* '''Dawn, especially those who completed all four stages of the Grand Tour'''		* '''Dawn, especially those who completed all four stages of the Grand Tour'''
	The [[Dawn_egregore\|Knight of Roses]] has invited all those who have completed the [[Dog_days_are_over#The_Grand_Tour\|Grand Tour]] to take part in a special tourney to be held at [[Anvil]], in the heart of the Empire. The Reeve has gone further, proposing that the nation present a fayre at Anvil, to celebrate all that is best in Dawnish life, and to show the other nations the ~~splendor~~ and glory of their nation. Two other tourneys are also due to take place - to ~~detertmine~~ the new		The [[Dawn_egregore\|Knight of Roses]] has invited all those who have completed the [[Dog_days_are_over#The_Grand_Tour\|Grand Tour]] to take part in a special tourney to be held at [[Anvil]], in the heart of the Empire. The Reeve has gone further, proposing that the nation present a fayre at Anvil, to celebrate all that is best in Dawnish life, and to show the other nations the splendour and glory of their nation. Two other tourneys are also due to take place - to determine the new
	[[knight-protector]] of Autumn, and as part of the selection of the [[Challenger in Waiting]] - and there are interesting developments with both those titles that might add extra frisson to the autumn fayre.		[[knight-protector]] of Autumn, and as part of the selection of the [[Challenger in Waiting]] - and there are interesting developments with both those titles that might add extra frisson to the autumn fayre.

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	===Hyenas and Herbs===		===Hyenas and Herbs===
	* '''Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves; Imperial Senate; Custodian on the Concordium Docks; High Herbalist of Sybella; Master of the Root and Stem; ~~WIntermark~~ farmers; Imperial fleet captains'''		* '''Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves; Imperial Senate; Custodian on the Concordium Docks; High Herbalist of Sybella; Master of the Root and Stem; Wintermark farmers; Imperial fleet captains'''
	The ''Bedelaar Huisbaas'' of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] always seek to maintain a level of neutrality, the better to ensure their ships are welcome at every port. They are enthusiastic trade partners, both with the Empire and the Empire's enemies. Their refusal to pick a side between the nations that make up the [[Liberty Pact]] and the so-called "Freedom Accord" is being tested however, thanks to the ~~Asaean~~ Plenum. Yet they're not ready to give up on the Empire just yet, and indeed some of them seem interested in increasing their investment in Imperial markets - conflict breeds opportunity after all.		The ''Bedelaar Huisbaas'' of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] always seek to maintain a level of neutrality, the better to ensure their ships are welcome at every port. They are enthusiastic trade partners, both with the Empire and the Empire's enemies. Their refusal to pick a side between the nations that make up the [[Liberty Pact]] and the so-called "Freedom Accord" is being tested however, thanks to the Asavean Plenum. Yet they're not ready to give up on the Empire just yet, and indeed some of them seem interested in increasing their investment in Imperial markets - conflict breeds opportunity after all.

	You can learn about the state of diplomatic relations with the Delves, as well as a couple of opportunities to trade with them, in the '''[[Hyenas and herbs]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the state of diplomatic relations with the Delves, as well as a couple of opportunities to trade with them, in the '''[[Hyenas and herbs]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Sing of Eagles===		===Sing of Eagles===
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly Pride.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly Pride.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	* '''Last season the General ~~Asembly~~ chose to create an inspirational location in memory of Ozren de Orzel at Sandling, Weirwater'''		* '''Last season the General Assembly chose to create an inspirational location in memory of Ozren de Orzel at Sandling, Weirwater'''
	* '''The academy that is to be the anchor of the consecration has yet to be commissioned or paid for'''		* '''The academy that is to be the anchor of the consecration has yet to be commissioned or paid for'''
	* '''The crisis of faith provoked by the revelations about Vardas will prevent any profound effects of the consecration until it is resolved'''		* '''The crisis of faith provoked by the revelations about Vardas will prevent any profound effects of the consecration until it is resolved'''

Twiggy at 12:05, 11 July 2025

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	===Here to Stay (Appraisal)===		===Here to Stay (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Orcs; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Imperial Orcs; Imperial Senate'''
	The second [[appraisal]] the [[Imperial Senate]] commissioned in Summer sent [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater\|~~Elian~~ Sweetwater]] to the newly conquered [[territory]] of [[Mareave]]. He was asked to find ways to deal with the [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Uncooperative\|uncooperative]] inhabitants of the southern regions - [[Mareave#Fleisardh\|Fleisardh]], [[Mareave#Clisearn\|Clisearn]] and [[Mareave#Eoradal\|Eoradal]]. Aided and impeded by [[Autumn magic]], the Navarr [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] has delivered his findings and the good news is that they've found opportunities to deal with at least two of them. The bad news is that they are ''not cheap''.		The second [[appraisal]] the [[Imperial Senate]] commissioned in Summer sent [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater\|Eilian Sweetwater]] to the newly conquered [[territory]] of [[Mareave]]. He was asked to find ways to deal with the [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Uncooperative\|uncooperative]] inhabitants of the southern regions - [[Mareave#Fleisardh\|Fleisardh]], [[Mareave#Clisearn\|Clisearn]] and [[Mareave#Eoradal\|Eoradal]]. Aided and impeded by [[Autumn magic]], the Navarr [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] has delivered his findings and the good news is that they've found opportunities to deal with at least two of them. The bad news is that they are ''not cheap''.

	You can read about the appraisal findings, as well as get some insight into ''why'' the orcs in those three regions are so recalcitrant, in the '''[[Here to stay]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the appraisal findings, as well as get some insight into ''why'' the orcs in those three regions are so recalcitrant, in the '''[[Here to stay]]''' wind of fortune.
	===We All Stand===		===We All Stand===
	* '''Imperial Orcs, especially the Tamazi and Yerende septs; Imperial Conclave especially the Golden Pyramid conclave order; Imperial Senate; Freeborn, Marches, League, and Urizen assemblies'''		* '''Imperial Orcs, especially the Tamazi and Yerende septs; Imperial Conclave especially the Golden Pyramid conclave order; Imperial Senate; Freeborn, Marches, League, and Urizen assemblies'''
	~~Elian~~ Sweetwater has not been the only one exploring [[Mareave]] in the last season. Between the [[Golden Pyramid]] magicians and representatives of the [[Tamazi]] sept, and suggestions from [[the Brass Coast]], [[the Marches]], [[the League]], and [[Urizen]], there are plenty of additional opportunities to invest in the new [[Imperial Orcs]] [[territory]], or attempt to combat some of the challenges arising from this arid. comparatively isolated, land.		Eilian Sweetwater has not been the only one exploring [[Mareave]] in the last season. Between the [[Golden Pyramid]] magicians and representatives of the [[Tamazi]] sept, and suggestions from [[the Brass Coast]], [[the Marches]], [[the League]], and [[Urizen]], there are plenty of additional opportunities to invest in the new [[Imperial Orcs]] [[territory]], or attempt to combat some of the challenges arising from this arid. comparatively isolated, land.

	You can read about the opportunities, and gain some further insight into conditions in Mareave, in the '''[[We all stand]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the opportunities, and gain some further insight into conditions in Mareave, in the '''[[We all stand]]''' wind of fortune.

Dre at 21:34, 6 May 2025

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	===A Stone for a Stone (Appraisal)===		===A Stone for a Stone (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; Imperial Military Council; Imperial Consul; Wintermark, Brass Coast, Marches, Navarr; those interested in the Jotun; veterans with stories to tell'''		* '''Imperial Senate; Imperial Military Council; Imperial Consul; Wintermark, Brass Coast, Marches, Navarr; those interested in the Jotun; veterans with stories to tell'''
	The Imperial Senate has instructed [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Peace_with_the_Jotun\|appraise what might make peace more appealing for the Jotun]]. Naomi is a skilled diplomat, but few expect her to be able to deliver peace with the [[Jotun\|Western orcs on request]]. She has done what work she can in the Empire, and made a short trip under a flag of truce to speak with the Jotun in [[Mournwold]]. Now, she is ready to present her findings - both a summation of what has ~~lead~~ to the current situation and a series of things that could be done to make a ceasefire with the Jotun more likely.		The Imperial Senate has instructed [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Peace_with_the_Jotun\|appraise what might make peace more appealing for the Jotun]]. Naomi is a skilled diplomat, but few expect her to be able to deliver peace with the [[Jotun\|Western orcs on request]]. She has done what work she can in the Empire, and made a short trip under a flag of truce to speak with the Jotun in [[Mournwold]]. Now, she is ready to present her findings - both a summation of what has led to the current situation and a series of things that could be done to make a ceasefire with the Jotun more likely.

	You can learn about the proposals Naomi has made, and perhaps learn some history, in the '''[[A stone for a stone]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the proposals Naomi has made, and perhaps learn some history, in the '''[[A stone for a stone]]''' wind of fortune.

Hailmur: /* All the Way to Anvil */

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All the Way to Anvil

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	You can learn more about the situation in the Barrens, and questions of where everyone goes next, in the '''[[Unspoken words]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn more about the situation in the Barrens, and questions of where everyone goes next, in the '''[[Unspoken words]]''' wind of fortune.
	===All the Way to Anvil===		===All the Way to Anvil===
	" '''Among others... Rozjenca Vokovitch von Temeschwar, League national assembly; those interested in weird mushroom products; willing test subjects; tombola participants; friends of Melissa (whatever ''that'' means); discreet physicks; Navarr; Grieftender of the Forgotten'''		* '''Among others... Rozjenca Vokovitch von Temeschwar, League national assembly; those interested in weird mushroom products; willing test subjects; tombola participants; friends of Melissa (whatever ''that'' means); discreet physicks; Navarr; Grieftender of the Forgotten'''
	The powers of the Empire gather at [[Anvil]] for the Autumn Equinox, drawn to the heart of the nation to talk, to argue, to trade, to laugh and cry together and to plan for the future. To engage in the complex unending dance whereby the skein of the Empire is woven. Where the wealthy and the powerful gather, their presence draws others as well - those with goods to sell, secrets to trade, or business of their own to arrange. They may come in secret, or they may be ostentatious in their approach making it clear to everyone their intent to come to the pulsing heart of the Casinean Empire to ply their wares. Of the many folk coming to Anvil this season, here are a handful whose intentions - at least on the surface - are known by rumour, whispered word, or in a few cases, nicely printed posters.		The powers of the Empire gather at [[Anvil]] for the Autumn Equinox, drawn to the heart of the nation to talk, to argue, to trade, to laugh and cry together and to plan for the future. To engage in the complex unending dance whereby the skein of the Empire is woven. Where the wealthy and the powerful gather, their presence draws others as well - those with goods to sell, secrets to trade, or business of their own to arrange. They may come in secret, or they may be ostentatious in their approach making it clear to everyone their intent to come to the pulsing heart of the Casinean Empire to ply their wares. Of the many folk coming to Anvil this season, here are a handful whose intentions - at least on the surface - are known by rumour, whispered word, or in a few cases, nicely printed posters.

	You can learn about some of the peculiar people (of all kinds) coming to Anvil in the '''[[All the way to Anvil]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about some of the peculiar people (of all kinds) coming to Anvil in the '''[[All the way to Anvil]]''' wind of fortune.

	===Graveyard Rats===		===Graveyard Rats===
	* '''Citizens of Temeschwar, especially priests; Imperial Senate; Guardian of Giselle's Tomb; Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind; Senator for Temeschwar'''		* '''Citizens of Temeschwar, especially priests; Imperial Senate; Guardian of Giselle's Tomb; Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind; Senator for Temeschwar'''

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	===A Victory for Diplomacy===		===A Victory for Diplomacy===
	* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''		* '''Ambassador to Iron Confederacy; Imperial Fleet Captains; Sianu of Navarr and Caesar of Urizen; anyone who might be expecting a visit from representatives of Baron Bestel'''
	The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[Imperial Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.		The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength and their claims are difficult to prove or disprove. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Iron Dukes react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[Imperial Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on. The [[Senate]] has just [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|ratified a treaty]] intended to try just that - and now it's time to see how successful they have been.

	You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the diplomatic relationship with the Iron Confederacy, both officially and unofficially, in the '''[[A victory for diplomacy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Here to Stay (Appraisal)===		===Here to Stay (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Orcs; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Imperial Orcs; Imperial Senate'''
	The second [[appraisal]] the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] commissioned in Summer sent [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater\|Eilian Sweetwater]] to the newly conquered [[territory]] of [[Mareave]]. He was asked to find ways to deal with the [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Uncooperative\|uncooperative]] inhabitants of the southern regions - [[Mareave#Fleisardh\|Fleisardh]], [[Mareave#Clisearn\|Clisearn]] and [[Mareave#Eoradal\|Eoradal]]. Aided and impeded by [[Autumn magic]], the Navarr [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] has delivered his findings and the good news is that they've found opportunities to deal with at least two of them. The bad news is that they are ''not cheap''.		The second [[appraisal]] the [[Senate]] commissioned in Summer sent [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater\|Eilian Sweetwater]] to the newly conquered [[territory]] of [[Mareave]]. He was asked to find ways to deal with the [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Uncooperative\|uncooperative]] inhabitants of the southern regions - [[Mareave#Fleisardh\|Fleisardh]], [[Mareave#Clisearn\|Clisearn]] and [[Mareave#Eoradal\|Eoradal]]. Aided and impeded by [[Autumn magic]], the Navarr [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] has delivered his findings and the good news is that they've found opportunities to deal with at least two of them. The bad news is that they are ''not cheap''.

	You can read about the appraisal findings, as well as get some insight into ''why'' the orcs in those three regions are so recalcitrant, in the '''[[Here to stay]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the appraisal findings, as well as get some insight into ''why'' the orcs in those three regions are so recalcitrant, in the '''[[Here to stay]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Irreconcilable Differences===		===Irreconcilable Differences===
	* '''Imperial Synod; Imperial Senate; Sevenfold Path'''		* '''Imperial Synod; Imperial Senate; Sevenfold Path'''
	During the Summer Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] made it [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|illegal to preach the Way in Asavea]]. Following the vote, the [[Cardinal of Loyalty]], indicated to the Civil Service that they intended to [[Veto#Timing\|seek the veto]] in the [[Imperial Synod]]. The Assemblies have already passed a number of mandates urging missionaries and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to travel to make contact with virtuous [[Bands#Sects\|sects]], and preach the Way, but the Asaveans have responded by increasing their support for the Empire's enemies and striking against Imperial citizens directly. During the coming Summit, the Synod must decide whether to uphold the veto, or accept the prohibition against further action in Asavea - with potentially painful consequences for either decision.		During the Summer Solstice, the [[Senate]] made it [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|illegal to preach the Way in Asavea]]. Following the vote, the [[Cardinal of Loyalty]], indicated to the Civil Service that they intended to [[Veto#Timing\|seek the veto]] in the [[Imperial Synod]]. The Assemblies have already passed a number of mandates urging missionaries and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to travel to make contact with virtuous [[Bands#Sects\|sects]], and preach the Way, but the Asaveans have responded by increasing their support for the Empire's enemies and striking against Imperial citizens directly. During the coming Summit, the Synod must decide whether to uphold the veto, or accept the prohibition against further action in Asavea - with potentially painful consequences for either decision.

	You can read about the veto, and the ongoing efforts to spread the Way in Asavea, in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the veto, and the ongoing efforts to spread the Way in Asavea, in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.