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Twiggy at 02:24, 22 January 2026

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	==Losses: Military==		==Losses: Military==
	The loss of Siroc has struck a devastating blow to the Brass Coast. The wealth of the Sapphire has been taken by the Grendel and the city itself comprehensively burnt. Furthermore, the Grendel have captured the wealthy ports of Lightsea and Free Landing. Coupled with the loss of the entire territory of Feroz, this means that The Brass Coast [[Commission#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|can no longer support their three armies]]. If not for the Iron Qanat, they would only be able to support a single army. Regardless the outcome is the same; following the Winter Solstice, they will begin to decline due to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Insufficient_Supply\|insufficient supply]].		The loss of Siroc has struck a devastating blow to the Brass Coast. The wealth of the Sapphire has been taken by the Grendel and the city itself comprehensively burnt. Furthermore, the Grendel have captured the wealthy ports of Lightsea and Free Landing. Coupled with the loss of the entire territory of Feroz, this means that The Brass Coast [[Commission#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|can no longer support their three armies]]. If not for the Iron Qanat, they would only be able to support a single army. Regardless the outcome is the same; following the Winter Solstice, they will begin to decline due to [[Army#Insufficient_Supply\|insufficient supply]].

	Assuming nothing else significant changes, the Freeborn will reclaim their ability to support armies once they are again in control of two of the prosperous coastal regions of the Brass Coast - Free Landing, Lightsea, [[Feroz#Cazar_Straits\|Cazar Straits]], [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]], or [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|Fontargenta]]. This presumes they remain in control of Calvos Sound and the port-town of Calvos; if they lose that they will need to reconquer three regions.		Assuming nothing else significant changes, the Freeborn will reclaim their ability to support armies once they are again in control of two of the prosperous coastal regions of the Brass Coast - Free Landing, Lightsea, [[Feroz#Cazar_Straits\|Cazar Straits]], [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]], or [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|Fontargenta]]. This presumes they remain in control of Calvos Sound and the port-town of Calvos; if they lose that they will need to reconquer three regions.

Twiggy at 14:53, 31 October 2025

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	===News From the Plain (Necropolis)===		===News From the Plain (Necropolis)===
	* '''A force of Grendel are seeking information on the bridge that spans the Couros'''		* '''A force of Grendel are seeking information on the bridge that spans the Couros'''
	* '''The Sentinel Gate will open at 18:45 on Friday to ~~TBC~~'''		* '''The Sentinel Gate will open at 18:45 on Friday to Hedra's Meadow, Coursmouth'''
	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''The ''Champion of Courage'' is responsible for defeating the Grendel'''		* '''The ''Champion of Courage'' is responsible for defeating the Grendel'''

Twiggy at 15:24, 4 October 2025

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	Not all the Grendel ships storm the harbour. While the green-sailed Tempest and the blue-sailed Simoon take the forefront in the attack, the Golden Wind are busy on the coast outside the city, unloading orc soldiers, covered by the vessels of the red-sailed Shamal.		Not all the Grendel ships storm the harbour. While the green-sailed Tempest and the blue-sailed Simoon take the forefront in the attack, the Golden Wind are busy on the coast outside the city, unloading orc soldiers, covered by the vessels of the red-sailed Shamal.

	The banners of the Iron Gulls are raised. The Empire knows the 'Gulls, veterans of dozens of engagements. They survived the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_.28Spiral.29\|Battle of Solen's Doubt]]. They were at the forefront of the [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Bronze\|invasion of Feroz]]. They are known to be masters of [[Army_qualities#Siege\|~~seige~~ warfare]], and the warships of the Golden Wind unload rams and catapults alongside the soldiers themselves.		The banners of the Iron Gulls are raised. The Empire knows the 'Gulls, veterans of dozens of engagements. They survived the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_.28Spiral.29\|Battle of Solen's Doubt]]. They were at the forefront of the [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Bronze\|invasion of Feroz]]. They are known to be masters of [[Army_qualities#Siege\|siege warfare]], and the warships of the Golden Wind unload rams and catapults alongside the soldiers themselves.

	Beside them, the Black Eels raise their own standards. They, too, were at Solen's Doubt. They, too, are veterans of the war against the Empire. They enter the city from the south, but where the Iron Gulls are more interested in probing the defenders of the Salt Guard, the Black Eels seem to be here for [[Army qualities#Foraging\|plunder]] and mayhem.		Beside them, the Black Eels raise their own standards. They, too, were at Solen's Doubt. They, too, are veterans of the war against the Empire. They enter the city from the south, but where the Iron Gulls are more interested in probing the defenders of the Salt Guard, the Black Eels seem to be here for [[Army qualities#Foraging\|plunder]] and mayhem.

Twiggy at 13:45, 29 September 2025

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Twiggy at 18:46, 8 August 2025

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	The offensive wards of the Lyceum are turned to the ''Storm regio''. To raise these wards the Empire would need a Day ritual of at least 20 magnitude, then a Summer ritual of at least 20 magnitude and then finally perform [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]]. If the final ritual is completed then the area around the Lyceum will be ravaged by storms for a year, hammering the Empire's enemies. The wards would serve as a strength 3000 fortification in the region that could not be conquered or removed. The magical storms would target the [[Grendel]] forces any time they undertook military action in the territory.		The offensive wards of the Lyceum are turned to the ''Storm regio''. To raise these wards the Empire would need a Day ritual of at least 20 magnitude, then a Summer ritual of at least 20 magnitude and then finally perform [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]]. If the final ritual is completed then the area around the Lyceum will be ravaged by storms for a year, hammering the Empire's enemies. The wards would serve as a strength 3000 fortification in the region that could not be conquered or removed. The magical storms would target the [[Grendel]] forces any time they undertook military action in the territory.

	None of the rituals used in this way have their usual effect; their power is directed entirely toward the wards. Likewise, the Shadow regio and the Storm regio do not ~~fulfill~~ the requirement of a "strong regio" for purposes of ritual casting.		None of the rituals used in this way have their usual effect; their power is directed entirely toward the wards. Likewise, the Shadow regio and the Storm regio do not fulfil the requirement of a "strong regio" for purposes of ritual casting.

	===Alternative: Respond to Sadogua's offer===		===Alternative: Respond to Sadogua's offer===

Twiggy at 22:43, 10 July 2025

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	* '''Failure would see a fortified fane to Siakha form off the coast'''		* '''Failure would see a fortified fane to Siakha form off the coast'''

	The bloodlust rising from Atalaya's cove has drawn the fearsome carcharadon heralds of ~~Siahka~~ ashore to the Shining Pillar. When battle commences they will come ashore in greater numbers, drawn to bloodshed like wolves on the trail of their quarry. Heedless of their survival, the heralds will patrol the lines of contact seeking out those misfortunate enough to have been laid low. Anyone set upon by one of their number can expect a [[Calls#EXECUTE\|swift and brutal death]].		The bloodlust rising from Atalaya's cove has drawn the fearsome carcharadon heralds of Siakha ashore to the Shining Pillar. When battle commences they will come ashore in greater numbers, drawn to bloodshed like wolves on the trail of their quarry. Heedless of their survival, the heralds will patrol the lines of contact seeking out those misfortunate enough to have been laid low. Anyone set upon by one of their number can expect a [[Calls#EXECUTE\|swift and brutal death]].

	If the heralds are able to murder twenty or more Imperial citizens, then Siakha's thirst for death and destruction will be fixed on the locale of the Shining Pillar. This would manifest as a raging Spring regio just off the Atalayan coast, forming a roiling gyre of tempest waves, fuming spray, and a sucking maelstrom of magic that would draw nearby ships down to certain death. Merchant shipping would be forced to give the area a wide berth until it could be dealt with, but the immediate threat would the monstrous heralds of Spring that would sprew forth. The presence of the fane would be a dangerous new threat for the Military Council to contend with, serving as a two thousand strength [[fortification]].		If the heralds are able to murder twenty or more Imperial citizens, then Siakha's thirst for death and destruction will be fixed on the locale of the Shining Pillar. This would manifest as a raging Spring regio just off the Atalayan coast, forming a roiling gyre of tempest waves, fuming spray, and a sucking maelstrom of magic that would draw nearby ships down to certain death. Merchant shipping would be forced to give the area a wide berth until it could be dealt with, but the immediate threat would the monstrous heralds of Spring that would sprew forth. The presence of the fane would be a dangerous new threat for the Military Council to contend with, serving as a two thousand strength [[fortification]].

Dre at 15:33, 26 May 2025

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	The ten attendants of the Shining Pillar known as '''The Beacon's Watch''' refused to abandon the tower, claiming that they must ensure the flame remains lit and the lighthouse is still seen out in the Bay. They have all been captured and are in the custody of the Grendel. This conjunction offers a chance to rescue them from potential sacrifice and to ensure that the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate the Shining Pillar are preserved.		The ten attendants of the Shining Pillar known as '''The Beacon's Watch''' refused to abandon the tower, claiming that they must ensure the flame remains lit and the lighthouse is still seen out in the Bay. They have all been captured and are in the custody of the Grendel. This conjunction offers a chance to rescue them from potential sacrifice and to ensure that the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate the Shining Pillar are preserved.

	In the days before the Winter Solstice ''High Priestess Shivaarn'', she who praises the [[Siakha\|Mother of Monsters]], arrived at one of the islands of Free Landing. Shivaarn performed some form of rite - calling on the Salt-born Devourer and the Mother of Wrecks and the Maelstrom. From dawn until dusk she chanted and gave offerings of trinkets claimed from corsairs, of the [[The_Brass_Coast_hearth_magic#Coins\|lucky coins]] of a score of dhomiro, and finally mithril. Chest after chest filled with mithril ore was thrown into the shores and swiftly swept out to sea. And then the sea boiled and foamed as heralds of ~~Siakkha~~ emerged. Not just the ~~carcharadons~~ that so many Imperials are familiar with, but something new. Tempests in human form drawn to join with the Grendel forces massing at the Shining Pillar to overwhelm it. And if they are able to claim enough lives to create some monstrosity of surf and squall in service of Siakha.		In the days before the Winter Solstice ''High Priestess Shivaarn'', she who praises the [[Siakha\|Mother of Monsters]], arrived at one of the islands of Free Landing. Shivaarn performed some form of rite - calling on the Salt-born Devourer and the Mother of Wrecks and the Maelstrom. From dawn until dusk she chanted and gave offerings of trinkets claimed from corsairs, of the [[The_Brass_Coast_hearth_magic#Coins\|lucky coins]] of a score of dhomiro, and finally mithril. Chest after chest filled with mithril ore was thrown into the shores and swiftly swept out to sea. And then the sea boiled and foamed as heralds of Siakha emerged. Not just the carcharodons that so many Imperials are familiar with, but something new. Tempests in human form drawn to join with the Grendel forces massing at the Shining Pillar to overwhelm it. And if they are able to claim enough lives to create some monstrosity of surf and squall in service of Siakha.

	===Objective: Kill the Priest of Wrecks===		===Objective: Kill the Priest of Wrecks===

Matt: Undo revision 113208 by Matt (talk)

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Undo revision 113208 by Matt (talk)

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	The scholar is believed to have been injured or possibly captured by the Grendel. Imperial heroes should aim to find and rescue the mage, who should still have the text. If the ritual has been taken from them, the Navarri will be able to indicate who took it. Should the ritual text be recovered then it could either be kept, added to Imperial lore through an appropriate [[Declaration]], or added to Urizen lore through [[Gift of Knowledge]].		The scholar is believed to have been injured or possibly captured by the Grendel. Imperial heroes should aim to find and rescue the mage, who should still have the text. If the ritual has been taken from them, the Navarri will be able to indicate who took it. Should the ritual text be recovered then it could either be kept, added to Imperial lore through an appropriate [[Declaration]], or added to Urizen lore through [[Gift of Knowledge]].

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	===Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir===		===Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir===
	* '''Ransom the powerful ritualist of the Sky realm who has an unknown connection with the magicians of the Schloss'''		* '''Ransom the powerful ritualist of the Sky realm who has an unknown connection with the magicians of the Schloss'''
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	It would best if any contract were enforced with a [[Scrivener's Bloodmark]] but if they've captured him the Empire could invoke the [[Lictors]] for any ransom. Provided they take reasonable means to enforce the contract, the Sky Mage would be bound to send a copy of the ritual text to the Empire once they returns to Dubhtraig.		It would best if any contract were enforced with a [[Scrivener's Bloodmark]] but if they've captured him the Empire could invoke the [[Lictors]] for any ransom. Provided they take reasonable means to enforce the contract, the Sky Mage would be bound to send a copy of the ritual text to the Empire once they returns to Dubhtraig.
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	==Save the Shining Pillar (Battle)==		==Save the Shining Pillar (Battle)==

Matt: /* Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir */

2024-07-21T14:00:01Z

Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir

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	The scholar is believed to have been injured or possibly captured by the Grendel. Imperial heroes should aim to find and rescue the mage, who should still have the text. If the ritual has been taken from them, the Navarri will be able to indicate who took it. Should the ritual text be recovered then it could either be kept, added to Imperial lore through an appropriate [[Declaration]], or added to Urizen lore through [[Gift of Knowledge]].		The scholar is believed to have been injured or possibly captured by the Grendel. Imperial heroes should aim to find and rescue the mage, who should still have the text. If the ritual has been taken from them, the Navarri will be able to indicate who took it. Should the ritual text be recovered then it could either be kept, added to Imperial lore through an appropriate [[Declaration]], or added to Urizen lore through [[Gift of Knowledge]].

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	===Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir===		===Objective: Ransom Sky Mage Faireoir===
	* '''Ransom the powerful ritualist of the Sky realm who has an unknown connection with the magicians of the Schloss'''		* '''Ransom the powerful ritualist of the Sky realm who has an unknown connection with the magicians of the Schloss'''
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	It would best if any contract were enforced with a [[Scrivener's Bloodmark]] but if they've captured him the Empire could invoke the [[Lictors]] for any ransom. Provided they take reasonable means to enforce the contract, the Sky Mage would be bound to send a copy of the ritual text to the Empire once they returns to Dubhtraig.		It would best if any contract were enforced with a [[Scrivener's Bloodmark]] but if they've captured him the Empire could invoke the [[Lictors]] for any ransom. Provided they take reasonable means to enforce the contract, the Sky Mage would be bound to send a copy of the ritual text to the Empire once they returns to Dubhtraig.
			-->

	==Save the Shining Pillar (Battle)==		==Save the Shining Pillar (Battle)==

Beeswax at 21:27, 13 July 2024

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	The loss of Siroc has struck a devastating blow to the Brass Coast. The wealth of the Sapphire has been taken by the Grendel and the city itself comprehensively burnt. Furthermore, the Grendel have captured the wealthy ports of Lightsea and Free Landing. Coupled with the loss of the entire territory of Feroz, this means that The Brass Coast [[Commission#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|can no longer support their three armies]]. If not for the Iron Qanat, they would only be able to support a single army. Regardless the outcome is the same; following the Winter Solstice, they will begin to decline due to [[Imperial_army#Insufficient_Supply\|insufficient supply]].		The loss of Siroc has struck a devastating blow to the Brass Coast. The wealth of the Sapphire has been taken by the Grendel and the city itself comprehensively burnt. Furthermore, the Grendel have captured the wealthy ports of Lightsea and Free Landing. Coupled with the loss of the entire territory of Feroz, this means that The Brass Coast [[Commission#Maximum_numbers_of_Imperial_Forces\|can no longer support their three armies]]. If not for the Iron Qanat, they would only be able to support a single army. Regardless the outcome is the same; following the Winter Solstice, they will begin to decline due to [[Imperial_army#Insufficient_Supply\|insufficient supply]].

	Assuming nothing else significant changes, the Freeborn will reclaim their ability to support armies once they are again in control of two of the prosperous coastal regions of the Brass Coast - Free Landing, Lightsea, [[Feroz#Cazar_Straits\|Cazar Straits]], [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]], or [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|~~Fortargenta~~]]. This presumes they remain in control of Calvos Sound and the port-town of Calvos; if they lose that they will need to reconquer three regions.		Assuming nothing else significant changes, the Freeborn will reclaim their ability to support armies once they are again in control of two of the prosperous coastal regions of the Brass Coast - Free Landing, Lightsea, [[Feroz#Cazar_Straits\|Cazar Straits]], [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]], or [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|Fontargenta]]. This presumes they remain in control of Calvos Sound and the port-town of Calvos; if they lose that they will need to reconquer three regions.

	The only silver lining is that the situation will not get worse - a nation is either "out of supply" or it is not. So even if the Brass Coast loses further territory their armies will not decline any faster - but it might mean that they have further to go before they can reclaim their ability to supply their armies.		The only silver lining is that the situation will not get worse - a nation is either "out of supply" or it is not. So even if the Brass Coast loses further territory their armies will not decline any faster - but it might mean that they have further to go before they can reclaim their ability to supply their armies.

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	There are not only Grendel ships among the armada. As they get closer, as the warning bells echo across the city, the glasses pick out the Asavean warships flanking the main force. Balo's Grace, Leaping Bull and Wind Tamer. The warships that destroyed the Isle of the Justicars, that slaughtered the people of Shantarim. With them a scattering of other war-vessels, far from their home in the distant west.		There are not only Grendel ships among the armada. As they get closer, as the warning bells echo across the city, the glasses pick out the Asavean warships flanking the main force. Balo's Grace, Leaping Bull and Wind Tamer. The warships that destroyed the Isle of the Justicars, that slaughtered the people of Shantarim. With them a scattering of other war-vessels, far from their home in the distant west.

	It's clear why they are here, and were it the Grendel alone it would be bad enough. But the presence of the Asaveans fills those who have an inkling of what is to come with a terrible ~~forboding~~.		It's clear why they are here, and were it the Grendel alone it would be bad enough. But the presence of the Asaveans fills those who have an inkling of what is to come with a terrible foreboding.
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	Then, without any warning, fighting erupts across the harbour itself. Confused reports begin to spread of both humans and orcs making pinpoint strikes at the winches and pulleys that control the web of steel keeping the invading ships from the harbour. Treachery, from within Siroc itself.		Then, without any warning, fighting erupts across the harbour itself. Confused reports begin to spread of both humans and orcs making pinpoint strikes at the winches and pulleys that control the web of steel keeping the invading ships from the harbour. Treachery, from within Siroc itself.

	Out at sea, perfectly timed to coincide with the attacks against the nets and chains, dozens of smaller boats – rowboats – are launched. They strive for the harbour, hard to target directly, ~~maneuverable~~, swift. Some are sunk; many more manage to reach the harbour walls and join the attack on the defences. The fighting spills across the docks themselves.		Out at sea, perfectly timed to coincide with the attacks against the nets and chains, dozens of smaller boats – rowboats – are launched. They strive for the harbour, hard to target directly, manoeuvrable, swift. Some are sunk; many more manage to reach the harbour walls and join the attack on the defences. The fighting spills across the docks themselves.

	Many of the warriors attacking the harbour are Naguerro, a former sept of the Lasambrian Orcs with a particular hatred for the Empire. Others raise the unfamiliar banner of a shark, ringed by lightning. Both forces seem almost unhinged in their zeal to slaughter the Freeborn defenders and capture the docks, break the defences, leave the city vulnerable.		Many of the warriors attacking the harbour are Naguerro, a former sept of the Lasambrian Orcs with a particular hatred for the Empire. Others raise the unfamiliar banner of a shark, ringed by lightning. Both forces seem almost unhinged in their zeal to slaughter the Freeborn defenders and capture the docks, break the defences, leave the city vulnerable.
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	While the rest of the armada is busy invading the harbour, the Shamal and the Tempest switch positions. Judging by the number of crimson sails the Shamal is smaller than the Tempest, their ships are newer, showing fewer of the marks of war. So too are the army they disgorge from their holds and decks. The standard of the Bone Nautilus, a white-and-gold tentacled spiral beast, are raised. This army is made up primarily of orcs, but there are a significant number of humans in their midst. Some are clearly hard bitten veteran mercenaries, some are keen-eyed youths, but there are also a number of Asavean footsoldiers, in distinctive helms, with spears and shields. They follow the other land troops in an assault against the south side of the city.		While the rest of the armada is busy invading the harbour, the Shamal and the Tempest switch positions. Judging by the number of crimson sails the Shamal is smaller than the Tempest, their ships are newer, showing fewer of the marks of war. So too are the army they disgorge from their holds and decks. The standard of the Bone Nautilus, a white-and-gold tentacled spiral beast, are raised. This army is made up primarily of orcs, but there are a significant number of humans in their midst. Some are clearly hard bitten veteran mercenaries, some are keen-eyed youths, but there are also a number of Asavean footsoldiers, in distinctive helms, with spears and shields. They follow the other land troops in an assault against the south side of the city.

	Menno van Ritsjhof was reportedly incensed when he discovered that Siroc has little in the way of defence against an attack from the shore. Perhaps the Freeborn felt that their position made it inconceivable that there would be a threat from the ground, rather than the sea. There are walls, but they are nearly as old as the city itself, and they surround the heart of the Sapphire not its borders. Siroc is a city of traders and merchants, that welcomes visitors. There are defences of course, but the Salt Guard is at the heart of them. There are defenders, but again they are focused around the Salt Guard. The three armies approaching by land are quickly in among the tents and ~~pallanquins~~, and canvas offers little protection against the rapacious invaders.		Menno van Ritsjhof was reportedly incensed when he discovered that Siroc has little in the way of defence against an attack from the shore. Perhaps the Freeborn felt that their position made it inconceivable that there would be a threat from the ground, rather than the sea. There are walls, but they are nearly as old as the city itself, and they surround the heart of the Sapphire not its borders. Siroc is a city of traders and merchants, that welcomes visitors. There are defences of course, but the Salt Guard is at the heart of them. There are defenders, but again they are focused around the Salt Guard. The three armies approaching by land are quickly in among the tents and palanquins, and canvas offers little protection against the rapacious invaders.

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	They have no way of knowing, but the children, their guardians, and those who accepted the offer of safety within the walls, are long gone. As the flames consumed the Salt Guard, two dozen friends of the [[Irra Harah\|Prince of a Thousand Foes]] revealed themselves, and the sewer entrance, and lead those who would otherwise have been trapped in the orphanage to safety. They are already well on their way to Segura.		They have no way of knowing, but the children, their guardians, and those who accepted the offer of safety within the walls, are long gone. As the flames consumed the Salt Guard, two dozen friends of the [[Irra Harah\|Prince of a Thousand Foes]] revealed themselves, and the sewer entrance, and lead those who would otherwise have been trapped in the orphanage to safety. They are already well on their way to Segura.

	The same story unfolds across Siroc. Guardian angels – most mortal, some decidedly not – reveal themselves and help people escape what is to come. Without their ~~unexected~~ – and mostly ~~invisibile~~ - aid, a great many more people would have died when the city fell. If anyone bothers to ask – and most people are simply grateful for the aid – they say that they are discharging a service for the Archmage of Spring. They run when they can, they fight when they must, but they never try to hide. They discourage hiding, for some reason.		The same story unfolds across Siroc. Guardian angels – most mortal, some decidedly not – reveal themselves and help people escape what is to come. Without their unexpected – and mostly invisible - aid, a great many more people would have died when the city fell. If anyone bothers to ask – and most people are simply grateful for the aid – they say that they are discharging a service for the Archmage of Spring. They run when they can, they fight when they must, but they never try to hide. They discourage hiding, for some reason.

	While many escape, many more do not. The Grendel take a few slaves but once the city falls they seem more interested in bearing away its loot rather than its people. The same cannot be said for the Asaveans. Now that the Salt Guard has fallen, the warships and mercenaries of the far west join in the conquest of the city. They are absolutely without mercy, killing anyone who comes within spear-reach or sword-reach.		While many escape, many more do not. The Grendel take a few slaves but once the city falls they seem more interested in bearing away its loot rather than its people. The same cannot be said for the Asaveans. Now that the Salt Guard has fallen, the warships and mercenaries of the far west join in the conquest of the city. They are absolutely without mercy, killing anyone who comes within spear-reach or sword-reach.
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	==Game Information: Madruga==		==Game Information: Madruga==
	The Grendel armada has seized three regions of Madruga: Siroc Plains, Lightsea, and Free Landing. As detailed in the [[Not_a_drop_to_drink#Not_A_Drop_To_Drink\|Not a drop to drink]] Wind of Fortune, the blight of the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] remains contained thanks to the enchantment that has been diligently cast each prior season. As predicted however it has also stabilized in a way that means the region is no longer under Imperial control. As a consequence, with the Freeborn only controlling Calvos Sound and Torres, they have lost control of the territory. The Grendel have not, however, taken control of the territory; they only control three of the six regions. The territory is thus ~~considerd~~ contested – although the [[Senator]] for Madruga loses their seat in the Senate regardless.		The Grendel armada has seized three regions of Madruga: Siroc Plains, Lightsea, and Free Landing. As detailed in the [[Not_a_drop_to_drink#Not_A_Drop_To_Drink\|Not a drop to drink]] Wind of Fortune, the blight of the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] remains contained thanks to the enchantment that has been diligently cast each prior season. As predicted however it has also stabilized in a way that means the region is no longer under Imperial control. As a consequence, with the Freeborn only controlling Calvos Sound and Torres, they have lost control of the territory. The Grendel have not, however, taken control of the territory; they only control three of the six regions. The territory is thus considered contested – although the [[Senator]] for Madruga loses their seat in the Senate regardless.

	The Salt Guard was overwhelmed and destroyed, but it provided sufficient defence to slow the Grendel invasion. Without it, and its enchantment, the armada may have had sufficient strength to launch a significant attack on Calvos Sound as well as the three regions it captured.		The Salt Guard was overwhelmed and destroyed, but it provided sufficient defence to slow the Grendel invasion. Without it, and its enchantment, the armada may have had sufficient strength to launch a significant attack on Calvos Sound as well as the three regions it captured.
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	''Faireoir, Seer of the Sky and Diviner of Ophis'', is a well-connected and influential Sky ritualist among the bickering courts and mercantile chambers of the Broken Shore. The Sky Mage was instrumental in directing the Grendel's attack against the Lyceum, planning to use the wealth of magical lore to gain further favour and influence for themselves. While clearly there for the opportunity to enrich themselves and their coven, Faireoir is also looking for something specific. It's not clear what it is, but there's little likelihood that it's anything ''good''.		''Faireoir, Seer of the Sky and Diviner of Ophis'', is a well-connected and influential Sky ritualist among the bickering courts and mercantile chambers of the Broken Shore. The Sky Mage was instrumental in directing the Grendel's attack against the Lyceum, planning to use the wealth of magical lore to gain further favour and influence for themselves. While clearly there for the opportunity to enrich themselves and their coven, Faireoir is also looking for something specific. It's not clear what it is, but there's little likelihood that it's anything ''good''.

	Strangely, this figure appears to be known to the magicians of the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]] - the fortified annexe where the [[Commonwealth]] magicians studying at the Lyceum. They have taken refuge along with a number of students and several Imperial ~~citiens~~, but they recognised Sky Mage Faireoir and have pointed him out to Imperial scouts.		Strangely, this figure appears to be known to the magicians of the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]] - the fortified annexe where the [[Commonwealth]] magicians studying at the Lyceum. They have taken refuge along with a number of students and several Imperial citizens, but they recognised Sky Mage Faireoir and have pointed him out to Imperial scouts.

	How they know Sky Mage Faireoir is a fascinating question, one the normal candied Commonwealth have declined to answer at this time. However they have said his coven is powerful and have access to potent war rituals, some of which the Empire does not possess. If the Empire could capture the powerful Sky Mage, they are bound to agree to a ransom in return for this life. His captors could demand a ritual text from him, in return for letting him leave the field alive.		How they know Sky Mage Faireoir is a fascinating question, one the normal candied Commonwealth have declined to answer at this time. However they have said his coven is powerful and have access to potent war rituals, some of which the Empire does not possess. If the Empire could capture the powerful Sky Mage, they are bound to agree to a ransom in return for this life. His captors could demand a ritual text from him, in return for letting him leave the field alive.
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	The bloodlust rising from Atalaya's cove has drawn the fearsome carcharadon heralds of Siakha ashore to the Shining Pillar. When battle commences they will come ashore in greater numbers, drawn to bloodshed like wolves on the trail of their quarry. Heedless of their survival, the heralds will patrol the lines of contact seeking out those misfortunate enough to have been laid low. Anyone set upon by one of their number can expect a [[Calls#EXECUTE\|swift and brutal death]].		The bloodlust rising from Atalaya's cove has drawn the fearsome carcharadon heralds of Siakha ashore to the Shining Pillar. When battle commences they will come ashore in greater numbers, drawn to bloodshed like wolves on the trail of their quarry. Heedless of their survival, the heralds will patrol the lines of contact seeking out those misfortunate enough to have been laid low. Anyone set upon by one of their number can expect a [[Calls#EXECUTE\|swift and brutal death]].

	If the heralds are able to murder twenty or more Imperial citizens, then Siakha's thirst for death and destruction will be fixed on the locale of the Shining Pillar. This would manifest as a raging Spring regio just off the Atalayan coast, forming a roiling gyre of tempest waves, fuming spray, and a sucking maelstrom of magic that would draw nearby ships down to certain death. Merchant shipping would be forced to give the area a wide berth until it could be dealt with, but the immediate threat would the monstrous heralds of Spring that would ~~sprew~~ forth. The presence of the fane would be a dangerous new threat for the Military Council to contend with, serving as a two thousand strength [[fortification]].		If the heralds are able to murder twenty or more Imperial citizens, then Siakha's thirst for death and destruction will be fixed on the locale of the Shining Pillar. This would manifest as a raging Spring regio just off the Atalayan coast, forming a roiling gyre of tempest waves, fuming spray, and a sucking maelstrom of magic that would draw nearby ships down to certain death. Merchant shipping would be forced to give the area a wide berth until it could be dealt with, but the immediate threat would the monstrous heralds of Spring that would spew forth. The presence of the fane would be a dangerous new threat for the Military Council to contend with, serving as a two thousand strength [[fortification]].

	===Battlefield Environment: Blood in the Air===		===Battlefield Environment: Blood in the Air===
	* '''The land near the Shining Pillar is under the effect of a powerful Spring miasma'''		* '''The land near the Shining Pillar is under the effect of a powerful Spring miasma'''
	* '''All characters experience a feeling of rising bloodlust'''		* '''All characters experience a feeling of rising bloodlust'''
	* '''Any character who does not resist the effect has a single use of CLEAVE with an ~~apprporiate~~ melee weapon whilst in the location'''		* '''Any character who does not resist the effect has a single use of CLEAVE with an appropriate melee weapon whilst in the location'''

	''A coppery tang fills the nose and the mouth fills slick with thick saliva; the magic of savagery, blood, and destruction pulses through the veins.''		''A coppery tang fills the nose and the mouth fills slick with thick saliva; the magic of savagery, blood, and destruction pulses through the veins.''