387YE Summer Solstice winds of fortune - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:37, 19 March 2026

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	\| [[#Here Comes the Night\|Here comes the night]] \|\| 15 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/17"\|17/07 \|\| New Varushkan army		\| [[#Here Comes the Night\|Here comes the night]] \|\| 15 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/17"\|17/07 \|\| New Varushkan army
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	\| [[#A Thousand Steps\|A thousand steps]] \|\| 16 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/18"\|18/07 \|\| Navarr and the war against the ~~Vallorn~~		\| [[#A Thousand Steps\|A thousand steps]] \|\| 16 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/18"\|18/07 \|\| Navarr and the war against the vallorn
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	\| [[#Sing a Song\|Sing a song]] \|\| 17 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/19"\|19/07 \|\| Great Library of Hacynian and the Singer of the Silence		\| [[#Sing a Song\|Sing a song]] \|\| 17 \|\| data-sort-value="2025/07/19"\|19/07 \|\| Great Library of Hacynian and the Singer of the Silence

Twiggy: /* A Thousand Steps */

2026-03-19T00:03:24Z

A Thousand Steps

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	===A Thousand Steps===		===A Thousand Steps===
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NBNavarr.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NBNavarr.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	* '''Navarr; the Marches, Dawn, Varushka, ~~WIntermark~~, Imperial Orcs; magicians able to cast Ephisis' Scale; Eternal Flame of Miaren'''		* '''Navarr; the Marches, Dawn, Varushka, Wintermark, Imperial Orcs; magicians able to cast Ephisis' Scale; Eternal Flame of Miaren'''
	The [[Navarr]] have committed everything to fighting the [[vallorn]], calling the [[striding\|stridings]] home and readying the nation for war. While some [[A thousand years of longing\|argued the time was not yet right]], the decision has now been made. All that remains now is for the nation to find a way to make this work. Which, as it turns out, might be harder than it might have appeared. The single biggest problem remains the need to convince the rest of the Empire that this is the time to fight. The immediate battle the nation need to win, right now, is to find a way to fund their new army. It's time to pick up the pace, as they used to say on the stridings...		The [[Navarr]] have committed everything to fighting the [[vallorn]], calling the [[striding\|stridings]] home and readying the nation for war. While some [[A thousand years of longing\|argued the time was not yet right]], the decision has now been made. All that remains now is for the nation to find a way to make this work. Which, as it turns out, might be harder than it might have appeared. The single biggest problem remains the need to convince the rest of the Empire that this is the time to fight. The immediate battle the nation need to win, right now, is to find a way to fund their new army. It's time to pick up the pace, as they used to say on the stridings...

	You can read some musings about long term strategy, and some possibilities for gaining aid in current projects, in the '''[[A thousand steps]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read some musings about long term strategy, and some possibilities for gaining aid in current projects, in the '''[[A thousand steps]]''' wind of fortune.

	===Sing a Song===		===Sing a Song===
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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:44:55Z

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

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	===Banners and Bells (Highguard and the Synod)===		===Banners and Bells (Highguard and the Synod)===
	* '''Highguard; the Imperial Synod'''		* '''Highguard; the Imperial Synod'''
	The [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#You_Get_a_Banner\|return of the grey pilgrims]] from their years-long march around the Empire has restored [[Highguard\|Highguard's]] ability to raise a fourth [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]]. To aid the formation of the new force, a proposal was put forward to create powerful regalia, a banner for each of the Highborn [[general\|generals]], hallowed with [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. The banners are now ready and the army is being raised. Soon it will be time for it to march to war, but not before the senator who raised it has determined what special quality the army should possess. Many priests in Highguard also turn their focus to the campaigns of the Highborn armies to see what opportunities there might be to bolster their efforts, even without the crusading storm. Finally the judgements of the Spring Equinox bring good tidings for a change - a celebration of the faith as the Synod works to create seven powerful hallowed bells to be borne by Virtuous citizens as they make a pilgrimage ground the Empire.		The [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#You_Get_a_Banner\|return of the grey pilgrims]] from their years-long march around the Empire has restored [[Highguard\|Highguard's]] ability to raise a fourth [[Army\|army]]. To aid the formation of the new force, a proposal was put forward to create powerful regalia, a banner for each of the Highborn [[general\|generals]], hallowed with [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. The banners are now ready and the army is being raised. Soon it will be time for it to march to war, but not before the senator who raised it has determined what special quality the army should possess. Many priests in Highguard also turn their focus to the campaigns of the Highborn armies to see what opportunities there might be to bolster their efforts, even without the crusading storm. Finally the judgements of the Spring Equinox bring good tidings for a change - a celebration of the faith as the Synod works to create seven powerful hallowed bells to be borne by Virtuous citizens as they make a pilgrimage ground the Empire.

	You can learn about these Highborn matters, and business of more interest to the virtuous as a whole, in the '''[[Banners and bells]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about these Highborn matters, and business of more interest to the virtuous as a whole, in the '''[[Banners and bells]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Varushka, especially Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad'''		* '''Varushka, especially Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad'''
	The tale of how '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''' and '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' boldly persuaded the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a third army]] for [[Varushka]] is probably apocryphal, but nonetheless six months later that army is ready to march. Thanks to the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] and [[Varushka_groups#Cabal_Lyktan\|Cabal Lyktan]]. Yet the essential [[Army qualities\|quality]] of the [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] remains an open question. There's also the matter of a name, because names are important. Either way, several proposals have been made as to the character of this new army - and a number of them have not come from human beings.		The tale of how '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''' and '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' boldly persuaded the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a third army]] for [[Varushka]] is probably apocryphal, but nonetheless six months later that army is ready to march. Thanks to the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] and [[Varushka_groups#Cabal_Lyktan\|Cabal Lyktan]]. Yet the essential [[Army qualities\|quality]] of the [[Army\|army]] remains an open question. There's also the matter of a name, because names are important. Either way, several proposals have been made as to the character of this new army - and a number of them have not come from human beings.

	You can learn a little more about the new army, and the potential qualities it might have, in the '''[[Here comes the night]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn a little more about the new army, and the potential qualities it might have, in the '''[[Here comes the night]]''' wind of fortune.

Matt: Text replacement - "Civil Service" to "Civil Service"

2026-01-16T09:38:03Z

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	* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''		* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''
	The [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]], the ''Reeve of Summer'', presents two opportunities for those prepared to [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. For the Summer Solstice he has chosen to eschew combat challenges, preferring to test the mental acuity and stealthy prowess of the denizens of the Empire. As before, the rules of the ritual apply. Each person who receives the ritual will be ''guaranteed'' entry to a challenge. Depending on the challenge, they ''may'' be able to bring a certain number of attendants with them to assist. The exact number will depend on the nature of the challenge and the number of challengers. The [[~~Civil Service\|~~Civil Service]] will publish exact numbers in [[Anvil#The_Hub\|the Hub]] on Saturday morning for all to see.		The [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]], the ''Reeve of Summer'', presents two opportunities for those prepared to [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. For the Summer Solstice he has chosen to eschew combat challenges, preferring to test the mental acuity and stealthy prowess of the denizens of the Empire. As before, the rules of the ritual apply. Each person who receives the ritual will be ''guaranteed'' entry to a challenge. Depending on the challenge, they ''may'' be able to bring a certain number of attendants with them to assist. The exact number will depend on the nature of the challenge and the number of challengers. The [[Civil Service]] will publish exact numbers in [[Anvil#The_Hub\|the Hub]] on Saturday morning for all to see.

	You can learn about the two challenges, and what winning will entail, in the '''[[Build it up]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the two challenges, and what winning will entail, in the '''[[Build it up]]''' wind of fortune.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Civil Service" to "[[Civil Service"

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

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

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

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	* '''Imperial Synod, devotees of malign spiritual presences; Wintermark'''		* '''Imperial Synod, devotees of malign spiritual presences; Wintermark'''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] have been placed in an unenviable position. Forced to [[The final cut\|choose between two outcomes]] that were, for many, equally undesirable they chose to close the door on the [[malign spiritual presences]], sending former [[cardinal]] '''Viviane Barossa''' to spread a [[mandate]] across the Empire reminding people of the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 7\|dangers of the wicked spiritual forces]] and encouraging them to remain [[Vigilance\|vigilant]]. Yet the Synod also desires a way to find out more about these "false virtues", so they can arm themselves against their enemies. At the same time, the influence of the Imperial Synod continues to gently erode, as Wintermark joins Varushka and Urizen as nations that no longer accept merely the word of the General Assembly but will tolerate only mandates that achieve a [[greater majority]]. The crisis may be in abeyance, but is it truly over?		The [[Synod]] have been placed in an unenviable position. Forced to [[The final cut\|choose between two outcomes]] that were, for many, equally undesirable they chose to close the door on the [[malign spiritual presences]], sending former [[cardinal]] '''Viviane Barossa''' to spread a [[mandate]] across the Empire reminding people of the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 7\|dangers of the wicked spiritual forces]] and encouraging them to remain [[Vigilance\|vigilant]]. Yet the Synod also desires a way to find out more about these "false virtues", so they can arm themselves against their enemies. At the same time, the influence of the Imperial Synod continues to gently erode, as Wintermark joins Varushka and Urizen as nations that no longer accept merely the word of the General Assembly but will tolerate only mandates that achieve a [[greater majority]]. The crisis may be in abeyance, but is it truly over?

	You can learn about the debate around malign spiritual forces, and developments in Wintermark, in the '''[[Know your enemy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the debate around malign spiritual forces, and developments in Wintermark, in the '''[[Know your enemy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===The Greatest Plurality===		===The Greatest Plurality===
	* '''Imperial Synod, especially the General Assembly		* '''Imperial Synod, especially the General Assembly
	The [[The_hard_way\|inspiring sermon]] delivered by the [[Archbishop of Capodomus\|Archibishop of the Capodomus]] Cathedral presented the [[General Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] with a unique opportunity to identify the greatest threat facing the Empire, the highest [[Ambition]] to which the Virtuous should ascribe. The only way the Synod could unite the Empire behind a single great Ambition is to persuade people to give up on their other plans. They could do that - people would unite behind the Synod if it spoke with a single voice. All it would take would be for the priests of the Synod to persuade ''each other'' to give up on their other plans. But perhaps there is another way?		The [[The_hard_way\|inspiring sermon]] delivered by the [[Archbishop of Capodomus\|Archibishop of the Capodomus]] Cathedral presented the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Synod]] with a unique opportunity to identify the greatest threat facing the Empire, the highest [[Ambition]] to which the Virtuous should ascribe. The only way the Synod could unite the Empire behind a single great Ambition is to persuade people to give up on their other plans. They could do that - people would unite behind the Synod if it spoke with a single voice. All it would take would be for the priests of the Synod to persuade ''each other'' to give up on their other plans. But perhaps there is another way?

	You can learn about some developments with the Imperial Synod, including the [[judgement]] of [[rewarding]], in the '''[[The greatest plurality]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about some developments with the Imperial Synod, including the [[judgement]] of [[rewarding]], in the '''[[The greatest plurality]]''' wind of fortune.

Twiggy at 00:09, 13 January 2026

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	===Can't Give Everything Away (Sarcophan)===		===Can't Give Everything Away (Sarcophan)===
	* '''Ambassador to Asavea; Imperial Senate; Fleet captains; Hahnmark farmers; Highguard, especially Benefactors and Assembly; Bishop of the Navigators; people with black pearls; Holberg; Brass Coast; people interested in sea-themed eternals'''		* '''Ambassador to Asavea; Imperial Senate; Fleet captains; Hahnmark farmers; Highguard, especially Benefactors and Assembly; Bishop of the Navigators; people with black pearls; Holberg; Brass Coast; people interested in sea-themed eternals'''
	The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - the ''~~bedelaar huisbaas~~'' - strive for neutrality. While they gave up the practice of slavery without regret, they refused to pick a side between the [[Liberty Pact]] and the Freedom Accord. Their primary focus in the greater political sphere has been to ensure the ports of the world remain open to their ships, and to a lesser degree that they also remain open to everyone else. To the surprise of almost everyone, the cheerful merchants of the Delves have just issued an ultimatum to the rest of the known world, and established the ''Pax Sarcophan'' over [[the seven seas]]. And a whole lot more besides.		The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - the ''Bedelaar Huisbaas'' - strive for neutrality. While they gave up the practice of slavery without regret, they refused to pick a side between the [[Liberty Pact]] and the Freedom Accord. Their primary focus in the greater political sphere has been to ensure the ports of the world remain open to their ships, and to a lesser degree that they also remain open to everyone else. To the surprise of almost everyone, the cheerful merchants of the Delves have just issued an ultimatum to the rest of the known world, and established the ''Pax Sarcophan'' over [[the seven seas]]. And a whole lot more besides.

	You can learn about the ''Pax Sarcophan'', and a whole bunch of other deals and situations, in the '''[[Can't give everything away]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the ''Pax Sarcophan'', and a whole bunch of other deals and situations, in the '''[[Can't give everything away]]''' wind of fortune.

Hailmur: /* Words of Worth (Imperial Orcs) */

2025-08-17T02:17:35Z

Words of Worth (Imperial Orcs)

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	The [[Construct_Library_of_Worth\|Library of Worth]] is now complete. The focus of the Pride of the [[Imperial Orcs]] stands as a testament to what can be achieved when the people of a nation heed the call of their assembly. Now the time has come to begin to fill it with the words and symbols important to the nation. It is the opinion of the civil service that the choice of the [[Weigher of Worth]] is the most suitable method of selecting a symbol and word for the library each season.		The [[Construct_Library_of_Worth\|Library of Worth]] is now complete. The focus of the Pride of the [[Imperial Orcs]] stands as a testament to what can be achieved when the people of a nation heed the call of their assembly. Now the time has come to begin to fill it with the words and symbols important to the nation. It is the opinion of the civil service that the choice of the [[Weigher of Worth]] is the most suitable method of selecting a symbol and word for the library each season.

	The expectation is that the Weigher of Worth will welcome submissions from across the nation, and choose the symbol and word most important to the nation in that summit. Visitors to the Library will be more willing to provide donations if the title is amended to remove tenure, and people will also come from other Imperial nations. Amending the title to remove tenure would see the Weigher of Worth receive a seasonal income of ten crowns a season.		The expectation is that the Weigher of Worth will welcome submissions from across the nation and choose the symbol and word most important to the nation in that summit. Visitors to the Library will be more willing to provide donations if the title is amended to remove tenure, and people will also come from other Imperial nations. Amending the title to remove tenure would see the Weigher of Worth receive a seasonal income of ten crowns a season.

	'''OOC Note:''' The Weigher of Worth can email {{plot}} after each event, before downtime closes, with their choice of symbol and corresponding word which will be added to the Weigher of Worth page.		'''OOC Note:''' The Weigher of Worth can email {{plot}} after each event, before downtime closes, with their choice of symbol and corresponding word, which will be added to the Weigher of Worth page.

	===Regarding the Ketsov===		===Regarding the Ketsov===

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	===Two for Joy (Magpies)===		===Two for Joy (Magpies)===
	* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''		* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''
	Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.		Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.

	You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''		* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''
	* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''		* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''
	The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.		The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.

	You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''		* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''
	The [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]], the ''Reeve of Summer'', presents two opportunities for those prepared to [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. For the Summer Solstice he has chosen to eschew combat challenges, preferring to test the mental acuity and stealthy prowess of the denizens of the Empire. As before, the rules of the ritual apply. Each person who receives the ritual will be ''guaranteed'' entry to a challenge. Depending on the challenge, they ''may'' be able to bring a certain number of attendants with them to assist. The exact number will depend on the nature of the challenge and the number of challengers. The [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service\|Civil Service]] will publish exact numbers in [[Anvil#The_Hub\|the Hub]] on Saturday morning for all to see.		The [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]], the ''Reeve of Summer'', presents two opportunities for those prepared to [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. For the Summer Solstice he has chosen to eschew combat challenges, preferring to test the mental acuity and stealthy prowess of the denizens of the Empire. As before, the rules of the ritual apply. Each person who receives the ritual will be ''guaranteed'' entry to a challenge. Depending on the challenge, they ''may'' be able to bring a certain number of attendants with them to assist. The exact number will depend on the nature of the challenge and the number of challengers. The [[Civil Service\|Civil Service]] will publish exact numbers in [[Anvil#The_Hub\|the Hub]] on Saturday morning for all to see.

	You can learn about the two challenges, and what winning will entail, in the '''[[Build it up]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the two challenges, and what winning will entail, in the '''[[Build it up]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Two for Joy (Magpies)===		===Two for Joy (Magpies)===
	* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''		* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''
	Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[Imperial Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.		Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[Imperial Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.

	You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''		* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''
	* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''		* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''
	The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[Imperial Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.		The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[Imperial Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.

	You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Bits and Bobs===		===Bits and Bobs===
	* '''Imperial Senate; Master of the Mint; Imperial Bourse; folk with an interest in economic matters; everyone with a ministry, sinecure, or National bourse seat'''		* '''Imperial Senate; Master of the Mint; Imperial Bourse; folk with an interest in economic matters; everyone with a ministry, sinecure, or National bourse seat'''
	The price of bourse seats appears to be dropping. During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon]]. Rumour suggests the price of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] is dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the Autumn realm, now they're [[A_box_for_a_sword#The_Waning_Circle\|not buying either]]. Meanwhile the profiteers from [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain. Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds haven't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new armies in the last two seasons. to raise funds. A number of concerned League citizens, have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. And the Court has responded.		The price of bourse seats appears to be dropping. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon]]. Rumour suggests the price of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] is dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the Autumn realm, now they're [[A_box_for_a_sword#The_Waning_Circle\|not buying either]]. Meanwhile the profiteers from [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain. Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds haven't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new armies in the last two seasons. to raise funds. A number of concerned League citizens, have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. And the Court has responded.

	You can learn about some opportunities to increase information on economic matters, as well as some rather radical proposals for shoring up the [[Imperial treasury]], in the '''[[Bits and bobs]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about some opportunities to increase information on economic matters, as well as some rather radical proposals for shoring up the [[Imperial treasury]], in the '''[[Bits and bobs]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Hope and Fear (Appraisal)===		===Hope and Fear (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Military Council; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Imperial Military Council; Imperial Senate'''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticators Office]] to prepare an [[appraisal]] of the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with a view to finding ways to disrupt [[Druj]] operations and supply. A complex commission, with significant strategic implications; as the senators opted not to assign a specific prognosticator to the task, Gerard La Salle decided to prevail on old [[Appraisal#Retired_Prognosticators\|Mladen Escovitch]] - schlacta, strategist, and former [[general]] - to come out of retirement for one last job. The appraisal has been delivered, and Mladen has made it clear that this is definitely, definitely, ''definitely'' the last time.		The [[Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticators Office]] to prepare an [[appraisal]] of the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with a view to finding ways to disrupt [[Druj]] operations and supply. A complex commission, with significant strategic implications; as the senators opted not to assign a specific prognosticator to the task, Gerard La Salle decided to prevail on old [[Appraisal#Retired_Prognosticators\|Mladen Escovitch]] - schlacta, strategist, and former [[general]] - to come out of retirement for one last job. The appraisal has been delivered, and Mladen has made it clear that this is definitely, definitely, ''definitely'' the last time.

	You can learn about what Mladen has uncovered, and what his proposals are for his last ever appraisal, in the '''[[Hope and fear]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what Mladen has uncovered, and what his proposals are for his last ever appraisal, in the '''[[Hope and fear]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Two for Joy (Magpies)===		===Two for Joy (Magpies)===
	* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''		* '''Magpies sodality; Imperial Senate; Minister of Historical Research, Golden Fleet Salvagemaster'''
	Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[Imperial Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.		Following the successful creation of the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild\|Apothecaries Guild]] at the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] passed administrative [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]] approving the establishment of two additional [[Imperial sodality\|Imperial sodalities]], the [[Magpies]] and the [[Vallornguard]]. The Magpies are a sodality dedicated to the acquisition of historical artifacts, and to supporting historians and artefact hunters. Following the procedures developed for the Apothecaries Guild, the [[Imperial Civil Service\|civil service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of the manifesto of the Magpies, so that citizens can consider if they wish to join. As is often the case, this has provoked interest from various corners. Intrigued by the new possibilities, disparate groups have come forward with agendas of their own.

	You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn more about the magpies, and what their manifesto means for the Empire, in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''		* '''Vallornguard sodality; Imperial Senate; Advisor on the Vallorn; Highguard, The League, Navarr, Varushka'''
	* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''		* '''Last updated 18/07/2025'''
	The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[Imperial Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.		The second new [[Imperial Sodality]] established at the Spring Equinox is the [[Vallornguard]], charged with uniting the nations to fight the Doom of Terunael. The [[Imperial Civil Service]] have done what they can to make people across the Empire aware of their [[Vallornguard#The Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Vallornguard. The first task is for all the new members to be inducted; the next task is significantly more difficult in that it is "destroy the vallorn". There is also the thorny problem of the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] to consider, several powers the [[Senate\|Senate]] might devolve to the sodality, and opportunities for [[Highguard]], [[the League]], [[Navarr]], and [[Varushka]] - the nations that have shown the will to fight the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire - to offer their own assistance.

	You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the new sodality, and opportunities to support it, in the '''[[Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Bits and Bobs===		===Bits and Bobs===
	* '''Imperial Senate; Master of the Mint; Imperial Bourse; folk with an interest in economic matters; everyone with a ministry, sinecure, or National bourse seat'''		* '''Imperial Senate; Master of the Mint; Imperial Bourse; folk with an interest in economic matters; everyone with a ministry, sinecure, or National bourse seat'''
	The price of bourse seats appears to be dropping. During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon]]. Rumour suggests the price of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] is dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the Autumn realm, now they're [[A_box_for_a_sword#The_Waning_Circle\|not buying either]]. Meanwhile the profiteers from [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain. Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds haven't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new armies in the last two seasons. to raise funds. A number of concerned League citizens, have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. And the Court has responded.		The price of bourse seats appears to be dropping. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon]]. Rumour suggests the price of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] is dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the Autumn realm, now they're [[A_box_for_a_sword#The_Waning_Circle\|not buying either]]. Meanwhile the profiteers from [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain. Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds haven't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new armies in the last two seasons. to raise funds. A number of concerned League citizens, have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. And the Court has responded.

	You can learn about some opportunities to increase information on economic matters, as well as some rather radical proposals for shoring up the [[Imperial treasury]], in the '''[[Bits and bobs]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about some opportunities to increase information on economic matters, as well as some rather radical proposals for shoring up the [[Imperial treasury]], in the '''[[Bits and bobs]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''All sorts of people specifically including: folk who feel the calling to be merrow; Artisan's Guild; Marcher Mummers and possible Highborn Farmers; Vallorguard; Wintermark, Avisena i Kharizmi i Guerra, Iron Osric, Bill Hooke; Pride Assembly, Dawn, Mistress of the Proferred Hand; storytellers from Urizen, Dawn, Varushka and Navarr; would-be champions'''		* '''All sorts of people specifically including: folk who feel the calling to be merrow; Artisan's Guild; Marcher Mummers and possible Highborn Farmers; Vallorguard; Wintermark, Avisena i Kharizmi i Guerra, Iron Osric, Bill Hooke; Pride Assembly, Dawn, Mistress of the Proferred Hand; storytellers from Urizen, Dawn, Varushka and Navarr; would-be champions'''
	* '''Last updated 23/07/2025'''		* '''Last updated 23/07/2025'''
	Four times a year the movers and shakers of the Empire come to [[Anvil]] to attend the summits. A tent-city springs up around the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] and [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]], attracting visitors from all over the known world, and occasionally beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of profit, some need help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, while others come to simply join the celebrations. As with each solstice and equinox, this season sees a diverse roster of folk announcing their intentions to visit Anvil, but it is good to remember that not ''everyone'' visiting Anvil has made their movements apparent and while not all of them have sinister intent... some do.		Four times a year the movers and shakers of the Empire come to [[Anvil]] to attend the summits. A tent-city springs up around the [[Senate]] and [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]], attracting visitors from all over the known world, and occasionally beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of profit, some need help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, while others come to simply join the celebrations. As with each solstice and equinox, this season sees a diverse roster of folk announcing their intentions to visit Anvil, but it is good to remember that not ''everyone'' visiting Anvil has made their movements apparent and while not all of them have sinister intent... some do.

	You can learn about visitors to [[Anvil]], and perhaps some details of opportunities to ''leave'' Anvil, in the '''[[When I met you]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about visitors to [[Anvil]], and perhaps some details of opportunities to ''leave'' Anvil, in the '''[[When I met you]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===For Those In Peril On the Sea (Appraisal)===		===For Those In Peril On the Sea (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; Celesti Lighthouse Keeper; People who like lighthouses'''		* '''Imperial Senate; Celesti Lighthouse Keeper; People who like lighthouses'''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] have asked ''[[Appraisal#Eilian Sweetwater\|Eilian Sweetwater]]'' of the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticators Office]] to [[appraisal\|appraise]] the restoration or recreation of the great lighthouses of the [[Bay of Catazar]]. Eilian, a former historian, has been very enthusiastic about the appraisal and quickly convened a symposium at [[Sarvos]] to discuss the matter with experts in the field and a surprise expert from outside the field as it were. The principles of lighthouses have been considered at length, and a proposal to refurbish the Celesti Lighthouse delivered, along with a request to go and look at a half dozen ''other'' lighthouses for the perusal of the Senate.		The [[Senate]] have asked ''[[Appraisal#Eilian Sweetwater\|Eilian Sweetwater]]'' of the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticators Office]] to [[appraisal\|appraise]] the restoration or recreation of the great lighthouses of the [[Bay of Catazar]]. Eilian, a former historian, has been very enthusiastic about the appraisal and quickly convened a symposium at [[Sarvos]] to discuss the matter with experts in the field and a surprise expert from outside the field as it were. The principles of lighthouses have been considered at length, and a proposal to refurbish the Celesti Lighthouse delivered, along with a request to go and look at a half dozen ''other'' lighthouses for the perusal of the Senate.

	You can learn about the findings of Eilian's symposium, and what a lighthouse ''means'', in the '''[[For those in peril on the sea]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the findings of Eilian's symposium, and what a lighthouse ''means'', in the '''[[For those in peril on the sea]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Varushka, especially Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad'''		* '''Varushka, especially Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad'''
	The tale of how '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''' and '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' boldly persuaded the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a third army]] for [[Varushka]] is probably apocryphal, but nonetheless six months later that army is ready to march. Thanks to the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] and [[Varushka_groups#Cabal_Lyktan\|Cabal Lyktan]]. Yet the essential [[Army qualities\|quality]] of the [[Imperial army\|army]] remains an open question. There's also the matter of a name, because names are important. Either way, several proposals have been made as to the character of this new army - and a number of them have not come from human beings.		The tale of how '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''' and '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' boldly persuaded the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a third army]] for [[Varushka]] is probably apocryphal, but nonetheless six months later that army is ready to march. Thanks to the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] and [[Varushka_groups#Cabal_Lyktan\|Cabal Lyktan]]. Yet the essential [[Army qualities\|quality]] of the [[Imperial army\|army]] remains an open question. There's also the matter of a name, because names are important. Either way, several proposals have been made as to the character of this new army - and a number of them have not come from human beings.

	You can learn a little more about the new army, and the potential qualities it might have, in the '''[[Here comes the night]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn a little more about the new army, and the potential qualities it might have, in the '''[[Here comes the night]]''' wind of fortune.