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Twiggy at 18:50, 15 January 2026

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	* '''Any living character who becomes terminal may choose to rise as an unliving Winter husk'''		* '''Any living character who becomes terminal may choose to rise as an unliving Winter husk'''
	* '''You can only do this once - and only if you become terminal '''		* '''You can only do this once - and only if you become terminal '''
	The presence of the Winter ~~Realm~~ is strong in the area. When any orc or human dies in the vicinity, then there is a chance that a spirit will be able to possess the body and animate it as a husk. These shambling horrors will not pose a major threat and can easily be dealt with, but caution should be taken as they are driven to seek out and kill the living.		The presence of the Winter realm is strong in the area. When any orc or human dies in the vicinity, then there is a chance that a spirit will be able to possess the body and animate it as a husk. These shambling horrors will not pose a major threat and can easily be dealt with, but caution should be taken as they are driven to seek out and kill the living.

	'''OOC note:''' Once a living character or monster reaches the end of their Death Count then they can '''choose''' to rise as a Winter husk. The inspiration for Winter Husks is the classic Romero Day of the Dead style zombies. As a husk:		'''OOC note:''' Once a living character or monster reaches the end of their Death Count then they can '''choose''' to rise as a Winter husk. The inspiration for Winter Husks is the classic Romero Day of the Dead style zombies. As a husk:

Twiggy at 21:26, 20 August 2025

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	It must be noted also that the Druj are not the only ones wielding fear as a weapon. The Iron Helms are here, and once they leave the Barrens and set foot in the wretched Sydathian Fens, they are unleashed. The Varushkans work with a cold pragmatism, their every move intended to instil terror in the orcs of the Mallum, to break the morale of their armies, to cow any who might stand against the Empire. The leaders of the Druj cannot help but be aware of the ripple that runs through the defenders as the Varushkan army sets to work. The Iron Helms know how to employ the most ruthless tactics and one particular instance stands out. A group of injured Druj soldiers are discovered to be recuperating in a small village and when the grim-faced schlacta find them they put every single one to the sword. The soldiers asked the villagers who was responsible for sheltering the Druj - the elder - who is cut down ruthlessly. Then the Varushkans burn the village to the ground and slaughter the livestock, leaving its inhabitants unharmed and with no choice but to flee deeper into the territory with a warning for what happens when people harbour enemies of the Empire. There is more of course, they use tricks intended to make even the most hardened ''het'' consider retreating rather than face them. The carrion birds that follow the army wherever it goes feast well, leaving eyeless corpses nailed to trees, or pecking at the bloated flesh of orcs weighed down with chains and drowned in the stagnant waters of the marsh.		It must be noted also that the Druj are not the only ones wielding fear as a weapon. The Iron Helms are here, and once they leave the Barrens and set foot in the wretched Sydathian Fens, they are unleashed. The Varushkans work with a cold pragmatism, their every move intended to instil terror in the orcs of the Mallum, to break the morale of their armies, to cow any who might stand against the Empire. The leaders of the Druj cannot help but be aware of the ripple that runs through the defenders as the Varushkan army sets to work. The Iron Helms know how to employ the most ruthless tactics and one particular instance stands out. A group of injured Druj soldiers are discovered to be recuperating in a small village and when the grim-faced schlacta find them they put every single one to the sword. The soldiers asked the villagers who was responsible for sheltering the Druj - the elder - who is cut down ruthlessly. Then the Varushkans burn the village to the ground and slaughter the livestock, leaving its inhabitants unharmed and with no choice but to flee deeper into the territory with a warning for what happens when people harbour enemies of the Empire. There is more of course, they use tricks intended to make even the most hardened ''het'' consider retreating rather than face them. The carrion birds that follow the army wherever it goes feast well, leaving eyeless corpses nailed to trees, or pecking at the bloated flesh of orcs weighed down with chains and drowned in the stagnant waters of the marsh.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alderei the Fair, General of the Iron Helms">Iron Helms, hear me! It is time. Push into the Salt Flats of ~~Senarth~~. The leash is off. We will be merciless in our onslaught. The enemy is weakened we have run the Druj to ground. Break them!</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alderei the Fair, General of the Iron Helms">Iron Helms, hear me! It is time. Push into the Salt Flats of Sanath. The leash is off. We will be merciless in our onslaught. The enemy is weakened we have run the Druj to ground. Break them!</quote></div>

	==Slow Progress==		==Slow Progress==
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	If the two parts of the regio on the field are sealed by Pakaanan's Iron Shutters, then it will then be possible to '''begin''' the ritual to seal the part of the regio controlled by Skathe. Any magician will be able to tell if it is possible to begin the ritual by casting Detect Magic at Skathe's regio. Fortunately, the other two regio only need to be sealed shut when the ritual begins, they don't need to be closed throughout.		If the two parts of the regio on the field are sealed by Pakaanan's Iron Shutters, then it will then be possible to '''begin''' the ritual to seal the part of the regio controlled by Skathe. Any magician will be able to tell if it is possible to begin the ritual by casting Detect Magic at Skathe's regio. Fortunately, the other two regio only need to be sealed shut when the ritual begins, they don't need to be closed throughout.

	Neither ~~Pakannan~~'s Iron Shutters or [[Hold Back Frozen Hunger]] are powerful enough for this purpose, it needs to be a ritual that lasts considerably longer. However, the ritual [[Retreat to the White Caves]] will ward the regio for the rest of the season making it impossible for Sorrowtongue to work with Skathe. His attempt to conjure an army of winter spirits to harass Imperial forces in the Barrens will fail.		Neither Pakaanan's Iron Shutters or [[Hold Back Frozen Hunger]] are powerful enough for this purpose, it needs to be a ritual that lasts considerably longer. However, the ritual [[Retreat to the White Caves]] will ward the regio for the rest of the season making it impossible for Sorrowtongue to work with Skathe. His attempt to conjure an army of winter spirits to harass Imperial forces in the Barrens will fail.

	The problem with Retreat to the White Caves is that the ritual is physically vulnerable - the ward can be taken down simply by moving, removing or defacing the warding signs. While the heralds of Skathe couldn't do that, Sorrowtongue's Druj certainly could. Fortunately help is on offer from Meraud - their heralds have been busy in Dawn this season and they are aware of the situation developing in the Barrens. They are happy to provide the Empire with a set of adamant spikes, a boon that could be invoked during the casting of the ritual to ensure it cannot be interfered with later by the Druj.		The problem with Retreat to the White Caves is that the ritual is physically vulnerable - the ward can be taken down simply by moving, removing or defacing the warding signs. While the heralds of Skathe couldn't do that, Sorrowtongue's Druj certainly could. Fortunately help is on offer from Meraud - their heralds have been busy in Dawn this season and they are aware of the situation developing in the Barrens. They are happy to provide the Empire with a set of adamant spikes, a boon that could be invoked during the casting of the ritual to ensure it cannot be interfered with later by the Druj.

	Using the spikes means that the ritual will take ten minutes to cast. If Meraud's boon is employed then the resulting ward is infused with the unyielding power of adamant, making it unbreakable. The Druj aren't powerful enough to tear down the adamant spikes with magic and moving any part of the physical ward won't disrupt or weaken it in anyway.		Using the spikes means that the ritual will take ten minutes to cast. If Meraud's boon is employed then the resulting ward is infused with the unyielding power of adamant, making it unbreakable. The Druj aren't powerful enough to tear down the adamant spikes with magic and moving any part of the physical ward won't disrupt or weaken it in anyway.

	===Opportunity: Grant Tharim Dominion over the Well of Tears===		===Opportunity: Grant Tharim Dominion over the Well of Tears===

Twiggy at 21:29, 12 August 2025

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	To the east of [[the Barrens]] are the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]]. It lies across the great Nameless River that girdles the Barrens, connecting [[the Semmerlak]] and the [[the Barrens##Bitter Strand\|Barren Sea]] to the [[Therunin#Feverwater\|Feverwater]], and all three ultimately to the open sea. The deep, wide, muddy waters are easily fordable at only a few points. The Druj have built bridges in the past, but they rarely last long, and when they retreated from the Barrens they burned them in their wake. As such, the four armies set on striking into the Salt Flats must gather at [[The Barrens#Saltmarsh\|Saltmarsh]] if they wish to ford the river with as little difficulty as possible.		To the east of [[the Barrens]] are the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]]. It lies across the great Nameless River that girdles the Barrens, connecting [[the Semmerlak]] and the [[the Barrens##Bitter Strand\|Barren Sea]] to the [[Therunin#Feverwater\|Feverwater]], and all three ultimately to the open sea. The deep, wide, muddy waters are easily fordable at only a few points. The Druj have built bridges in the past, but they rarely last long, and when they retreated from the Barrens they burned them in their wake. As such, the four armies set on striking into the Salt Flats must gather at [[The Barrens#Saltmarsh\|Saltmarsh]] if they wish to ford the river with as little difficulty as possible.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Strike Flat, strike hard. We will open an opportunity to press the Druj and prevent their return to Imperial Lands. We are the Irresistible Spear, we will lead the charge supported by the Knights of Glory and Dominion will be ours. Fight with Courage, fight with Ambition, make me proud.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Strike Flat, strike hard. We will open an opportunity to press the Druj and prevent their return to Imperial Lands. We are the Irresistible Spear, we will lead the charge supported by the Knights of Glory and Dominion will be ours. Fight with Courage, fight with Ambition, make me proud.</quote></div>
	The [[Citadel Guard]] will lead the assault; drawing on the illimitable power of [[Summer magic\|Summer]] to wield the ''[[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|~~Irresistable~~ Spear]]'' technique. The [[sentinel\|sentinels]] of the army are strengthened with Summer [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but their main focus is on identifying key strategic objectives, establishing safe camps, and using their magic to infuse barricades and palisades with immovable force. A small cadre of curious ''[[Adamant#Koboldi\|koboldi]]'' from the [[Architect of the Crucible\|Crucible of Fate]] accompany them, eagerly adding their own magic to that of the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]].		The [[Citadel Guard]] will lead the assault; drawing on the illimitable power of [[Summer magic\|Summer]] to wield the ''[[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|Irresistible Spear]]'' technique. The [[sentinel\|sentinels]] of the army are strengthened with Summer [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but their main focus is on identifying key strategic objectives, establishing safe camps, and using their magic to infuse barricades and palisades with immovable force. A small cadre of curious ''[[Adamant#Koboldi\|koboldi]]'' from the [[Architect of the Crucible\|Crucible of Fate]] accompany them, eagerly adding their own magic to that of the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]].

	The [[Valiant Pegasus]] and the [[Gryphon's Pride]] support the Urizen, flanking the thrusting point of the Imperial assault. Three years ago the Gryphon's Pride marched across the [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|Golden Causeway]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|into Ossium]] and conquered; a little less than two years back they crossed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|into the Forest of Ulnak]] and were repulsed. This is the third time, now, that the Gryphon's Pride have marched blindly into ''terror incognita'' – into [[the Mallum]] to fight the Druj with no idea what awaits them. Bringing up the rear are the [[Iron Helms]], the grim [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army, dogs carefully leashed for the moment. Once across the river they shall bring their [[Army qualities#Cruel\|merciless will]] to bear on the [[orc\|orcs]], spreading terror wherever they go. <!-- terror incognita is intentional, wiki contributors. Leave it alone! -->		The [[Valiant Pegasus]] and the [[Gryphon's Pride]] support the Urizen, flanking the thrusting point of the Imperial assault. Three years ago the Gryphon's Pride marched across the [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|Golden Causeway]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|into Ossium]] and conquered; a little less than two years back they crossed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|into the Forest of Ulnak]] and were repulsed. This is the third time, now, that the Gryphon's Pride have marched blindly into ''terror incognita'' – into [[the Mallum]] to fight the Druj with no idea what awaits them. Bringing up the rear are the [[Iron Helms]], the grim [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army, dogs carefully leashed for the moment. Once across the river they shall bring their [[Army qualities#Cruel\|merciless will]] to bear on the [[orc\|orcs]], spreading terror wherever they go. <!-- terror incognita is intentional, wiki contributors. Leave it alone! -->

Twiggy at 18:45, 6 August 2025

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	To the east of [[the Barrens]] are the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]]. It lies across the great Nameless River that girdles the Barrens, connecting [[the Semmerlak]] and the [[the Barrens##Bitter Strand\|Barren Sea]] to the [[Therunin#Feverwater\|Feverwater]], and all three ultimately to the open sea. The deep, wide, muddy waters are easily fordable at only a few points. The Druj have built bridges in the past, but they rarely last long, and when they retreated from the Barrens they burned them in their wake. As such, the four armies set on striking into the Salt Flats must gather at [[The Barrens#Saltmarsh\|Saltmarsh]] if they wish to ford the river with as little difficulty as possible.		To the east of [[the Barrens]] are the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]]. It lies across the great Nameless River that girdles the Barrens, connecting [[the Semmerlak]] and the [[the Barrens##Bitter Strand\|Barren Sea]] to the [[Therunin#Feverwater\|Feverwater]], and all three ultimately to the open sea. The deep, wide, muddy waters are easily fordable at only a few points. The Druj have built bridges in the past, but they rarely last long, and when they retreated from the Barrens they burned them in their wake. As such, the four armies set on striking into the Salt Flats must gather at [[The Barrens#Saltmarsh\|Saltmarsh]] if they wish to ford the river with as little difficulty as possible.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Strike Flat, strike hard. We will open an opportunity to press the Druj and prevent their return to Imperial Lands. We are the Irresistible Spear, we will lead the charge supported by the Knights of Glory and Dominion will be ours. Fight with Courage, fight with Ambition, make me proud.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Strike Flat, strike hard. We will open an opportunity to press the Druj and prevent their return to Imperial Lands. We are the Irresistible Spear, we will lead the charge supported by the Knights of Glory and Dominion will be ours. Fight with Courage, fight with Ambition, make me proud.</quote></div>
	The [[Citadel Guard]] will lead the assault; drawing on the illimitable power of [[Summer magic\|Summer]] to wield the ''[[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|Irresistable Spear]]'' technique. The [[sentinel\|sentinels]] of the army are strengthened with Summer [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but their main focus is on identifying key strategic objectives, establishing safe camps, and using their magic to infuse barricades and palisades with immovable force. A small cadre of curious ''[[Adamant#Koboldi\|koboldi]]'' from the [[Architect of the Crucible\|Crucible of Fate]] accompany them, eagerly adding their own magic to that of the [[Urizen\|~~Urzeni~~]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]].		The [[Citadel Guard]] will lead the assault; drawing on the illimitable power of [[Summer magic\|Summer]] to wield the ''[[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|Irresistable Spear]]'' technique. The [[sentinel\|sentinels]] of the army are strengthened with Summer [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but their main focus is on identifying key strategic objectives, establishing safe camps, and using their magic to infuse barricades and palisades with immovable force. A small cadre of curious ''[[Adamant#Koboldi\|koboldi]]'' from the [[Architect of the Crucible\|Crucible of Fate]] accompany them, eagerly adding their own magic to that of the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]].

	The [[Valiant Pegasus]] and the [[Gryphon's Pride]] support the Urizen, flanking the thrusting point of the Imperial assault. Three years ago the Gryphon's Pride marched across the [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|Golden Causeway]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|into Ossium]] and conquered; a little less than two years back they crossed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|into the Forest of Ulnak]] and were repulsed. This is the third time, now, that the Gryphon's Pride have marched blindly into ''terror incognita'' – into [[the Mallum]] to fight the Druj with no idea what awaits them. Bringing up the rear are the [[Iron Helms]], the grim [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army, dogs carefully leashed for the moment. Once across the river they shall bring their [[Army qualities#Cruel\|merciless will]] to bear on the [[orc\|orcs]], spreading terror wherever they go. <!-- terror incognita is intentional, wiki contributors. Leave it alone! -->		The [[Valiant Pegasus]] and the [[Gryphon's Pride]] support the Urizen, flanking the thrusting point of the Imperial assault. Three years ago the Gryphon's Pride marched across the [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|Golden Causeway]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|into Ossium]] and conquered; a little less than two years back they crossed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|into the Forest of Ulnak]] and were repulsed. This is the third time, now, that the Gryphon's Pride have marched blindly into ''terror incognita'' – into [[the Mallum]] to fight the Druj with no idea what awaits them. Bringing up the rear are the [[Iron Helms]], the grim [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army, dogs carefully leashed for the moment. Once across the river they shall bring their [[Army qualities#Cruel\|merciless will]] to bear on the [[orc\|orcs]], spreading terror wherever they go. <!-- terror incognita is intentional, wiki contributors. Leave it alone! -->

Twiggy at 18:58, 30 July 2025

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	* '''It is only possible to begin the ritual to ward the Well of Tears against Skathe ''while'' the other two regio are sealed shut'''		* '''It is only possible to begin the ritual to ward the Well of Tears against Skathe ''while'' the other two regio are sealed shut'''

	The Well of Tears is split into three parts. The two parts claimed by Surut and Tharim lie on an open field, the part claimed by Skathe is located in dense woodland. The Well of Tears can only be warded against Skathe, while the two parts claimed by her rivals are sealed using [[Pakaanan's Iron Shutters]]. This ritual takes two minutes to cast but it only lasts ~~for~~ for ten minutes. That means the Empire will have to time their efforts carefully - the ritual must be up on both the regio in the field when they start the warding on the regio in the woods. Fortunately the ritual is relatively low magnitude, a dedicated and experienced Winter mage should be able to cast the ritual by themselves, so in theory it could be cast multiple times if needed.		The Well of Tears is split into three parts. The two parts claimed by Surut and Tharim lie on an open field, the part claimed by Skathe is located in dense woodland. The Well of Tears can only be warded against Skathe, while the two parts claimed by her rivals are sealed using [[Pakaanan's Iron Shutters]]. This ritual takes two minutes to cast but it only lasts for ten minutes. That means the Empire will have to time their efforts carefully - the ritual must be up on both the regio in the field when they start the warding on the regio in the woods. Fortunately the ritual is relatively low magnitude, a dedicated and experienced Winter mage should be able to cast the ritual by themselves, so in theory it could be cast multiple times if needed.

	Using Pakaanan's Iron Shutters to seal the regio controlled by Surut and Tharim will staunch the flow of Winter magic to the regio controlled by Skathe. It is only possible to begin the warding against Skathe while the other two regio are sealed in this way, so careful timing will be needed.		Using Pakaanan's Iron Shutters to seal the regio controlled by Surut and Tharim will staunch the flow of Winter magic to the regio controlled by Skathe. It is only possible to begin the warding against Skathe while the other two regio are sealed in this way, so careful timing will be needed.

Dre at 21:51, 13 May 2024

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	The magical [[Knights of Glory\|Summer knights]] that march with the Citadel Guard and the Gryphon's Pride give the Varushkans a wide berth. Several thousand glorious gold-and-sapphire knights of the Summer realm march with the Dawnish; the Urizen are supported by a shining cohort of feather-crested spearfolk whose scaled armour brings to mind the feathers of birds of prey.		The magical [[Knights of Glory\|Summer knights]] that march with the Citadel Guard and the Gryphon's Pride give the Varushkans a wide berth. Several thousand glorious gold-and-sapphire knights of the Summer realm march with the Dawnish; the Urizen are supported by a shining cohort of feather-crested spearfolk whose scaled armour brings to mind the feathers of birds of prey.

	The Imperial armies are further reinforced by some fifteen thousand or so Imperial soldiers ~~lead~~ by independent [[military unit\|military captains]], many infused with magic of their own. Most fight with the Gryphon's Pride, but only the Valiant Pegasus are without notable allies. Their scouts have spent a little time speaking with the [[The silent page#Vendarri\|Vendarri]] - the [[orc]] ''sept'' that calls the Saltmarsh home and has technically at least surrendered to the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] - about what they might encounter on the other side of the river.		The Imperial armies are further reinforced by some fifteen thousand or so Imperial soldiers led by independent [[military unit\|military captains]], many infused with magic of their own. Most fight with the Gryphon's Pride, but only the Valiant Pegasus are without notable allies. Their scouts have spent a little time speaking with the [[The silent page#Vendarri\|Vendarri]] - the [[orc]] ''sept'' that calls the Saltmarsh home and has technically at least surrendered to the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] - about what they might encounter on the other side of the river.

	With the sun rising before them, for the first time in a great many decades, the Empire's armies begin to cross the Nameless River into the Salt Flats of Sanath.		With the sun rising before them, for the first time in a great many decades, the Empire's armies begin to cross the Nameless River into the Salt Flats of Sanath.

Hailmur at 23:13, 5 September 2023

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	* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''		* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''
	* '''The Gift of Kaela will not prevent a character becoming a husk unless they are a captive of the Druj'''		* '''The Gift of Kaela will not prevent a character becoming a husk unless they are a captive of the Druj'''

			==I Can Help (Conjunction)==
			* '''The Lady of the Dappled Trees, herald of Yaw'nagrah, is leading a group of Druj towards Brocéliande'''
			* '''The Sentinel Gate will open at 21:00 on Saturday to Hugh's Sward, Murderdale, The Barrens'''
			* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
			* '''The ''Knight-protector of Spring'' is responsible for slaying the Lady of the Dappled Trees'''
			The Barrens is an Imperial territory and assigned to the nation of Dawn. But the Druj still control two regions in the Barrens, and the Druj in those regions are as ruthless, cunning, and dangerous as those in the rest of the Mallum. The Druj in Murderdale and the Heart of Peytaht are expecting the sword of the Empire to strike them down at any point, and one group have decided to take their fates into their own hands; accepting the aid of a herald of [[Yaw'nagrah]]; the Lady of the Dappled Trees, and journeying into the lush forest of Brocéliande. The group were seen by a passing patrol of [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] to be making their way towards [[Brocéliande#Dark_Ranging\|Dark Ranging]].

			The group with the Lady of the Dappled Trees is made up of warriors from across the [[Arkad]]. Given that this represents a threat from the Spring realm and they are currently in the Barrens it is the responsibility of the [[Knight-protector\|Knight-protector of Spring]]; '''Lord Illantris Wolfborne''', to slay the Lady of the Dappled Trees.

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	* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''		* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''
	* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''		* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''
			* '''The Gift of Kaela will not prevent a character becoming a husk unless they are a captive of the Druj'''

Rafferty: /* Battlefield environment: Winter's Grasp */

2023-09-05T08:26:18Z

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	'''OOC note:''' Once a living character or monster reaches the end of their Death Count then they can '''choose''' to rise as a Winter husk. The inspiration for Winter Husks is the classic Romero Day of the Dead style zombies. As a husk:		'''OOC note:''' Once a living character or monster reaches the end of their Death Count then they can '''choose''' to rise as a Winter husk. The inspiration for Winter Husks is the classic Romero Day of the Dead style zombies. As a husk:

	~~Rules to follow shortly~~
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	* '''You can only ever do this once - only a living character who is terminal can be affected'''		* '''You can only ever do this once - only a living character who is terminal can be affected'''
	* '''You cannot raise as a husk if you are executed'''		* '''You cannot raise as a husk if you are executed'''
	* '''You cannot talk or communicate other than a moan and must either attack the nearest living thing or feast on a nearby corpse'''		* '''You cannot talk or communicate other than a moan and must either attack the nearest living thing or feast on a nearby corpse'''
	* '''You can only use a weapon to attack, there are no rules for hand-fighting at Empire'''
	* '''You have all the hits your character had in life but no use of hero points, magical or priest skills, nor the ability to use magical items'''		* '''You have all the hits your character had in life but no use of hero points, magical or priest skills, nor the ability to use magical items'''
	* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''		* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''
	* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''		* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''
	~~-->~~

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	* '''You cannot raise as a husk if you are executed'''		* '''You cannot raise as a husk if you are executed'''
	* '''You cannot talk or communicate other than a moan and must either attack the nearest living thing or feast on a nearby corpse'''		* '''You cannot talk or communicate other than a moan and must either attack the nearest living thing or feast on a nearby corpse'''
			* '''You can only use a weapon to attack, there are no rules for hand-fighting at Empire'''
	* '''You have all the hits your character had in life but no use of hero points, magical or priest skills, nor the ability to use magical items'''		* '''You have all the hits your character had in life but no use of hero points, magical or priest skills, nor the ability to use magical items'''
	* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''		* '''You are automatically killed by any successful CLEAVE or IMPALE call that is not stopped by armour'''
	* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''		* '''Any character in a sect bonded to a Litany of the Labyrinth will not rise as a Winter husk'''
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