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Hailmur at 14:49, 10 February 2026

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	===Woodbury===		===Woodbury===
	The scattered woodlands here are well maintained, and provide building materials for construction work all over Highguard and beyond. In the early years of the Empire, Woodbury was extensively forested; three centuries of major construction work have seen most of the old forest disappear leaving a number of [[business\|carefully cultivated woodlands]] and a lot of open grassland largely used as pasture. Unlike the chapters of the northern and eastern regions, those of Woodbury tend to be less fortified and more concerned with agriculture and the virtues of [[prosperity]]. Perhaps as a consequence, they tend to be a little wealthier than their counterparts in other parts of the territory. At least one of the chapters here was founded by converts from [[the Marches]], who embraced the piety and strength of Highguard but maintained their deep appreciation for farming and land ownership.		The scattered woodlands here are well maintained, and provide building materials for construction work all over Highguard and beyond. In the early years of the Empire, Woodbury was extensively forested; three centuries of major construction work have seen most of the old forest disappear leaving a number of [[business\|carefully cultivated woodlands]] and a lot of open grassland largely used as pasture. Unlike the chapters of the northern and eastern regions, those of Woodbury tend to be less fortified and more concerned with agriculture and the virtues of [[prosperity]]. Perhaps as a consequence, they tend to be a little wealthier than their counterparts in other parts of the territory. At least one of the chapters here was founded by converts from [[the Marches]], who embraced the piety and strength of Highguard but maintained their deep appreciation for farming and land ownership.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue''', Senator for Bastion\|align=left\|width=400}}
	{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Bastion\|Territory=Bastion\|Season=Summer}}		{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Bastion\|Territory=Bastion\|Season=Summer}}

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	A small trading town where goods from local farms are sold, Sybela boasts an unusually large number of inns, since it acts as a crossroads for travel between Highguard, the League, Urizen and Dawn. It is a key stopping point on the pilgrim routes to Highguard. For some, the journey is an important as the destination and Sybela is one place where pilgrims meet, and join together to travel through the still-dangerous lands between the civilised places of the world.		A small trading town where goods from local farms are sold, Sybela boasts an unusually large number of inns, since it acts as a crossroads for travel between Highguard, the League, Urizen and Dawn. It is a key stopping point on the pilgrim routes to Highguard. For some, the journey is an important as the destination and Sybela is one place where pilgrims meet, and join together to travel through the still-dangerous lands between the civilised places of the world.

	By [[Town defences\|order]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], in early 377YE a series of watchtowers and fortified inns were constructed around Sybela following an increase in banditry. The works were overseen by Bridget Eastville (senator for [[Mitwold]]) as part of a larger plan to provide protection to towns throughout the Empire. While the defences are not sufficient to qualify Sybela as a [[fortifications\|fortification]], they have already helped reduce brigandry throughout the territory.		By [[Town defences\|order]] of the [[Senate]], in early 377YE a series of watchtowers and fortified inns were constructed around Sybela following an increase in banditry. The works were overseen by Bridget Eastville (senator for [[Mitwold]]) as part of a larger plan to provide protection to towns throughout the Empire. While the defences are not sufficient to qualify Sybela as a [[fortifications\|fortification]], they have already helped reduce brigandry throughout the territory.

	===Virtue's Rest===		===Virtue's Rest===

Hailmur: /* OOC Notes */

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OOC Notes

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	* Highguard (and thus the Empire) control all the regions of Bastion.		* Highguard (and thus the Empire) control all the regions of Bastion.
	* Before its destruction by the Druj, the White Tower was a level one fortification. Built in pre-Imperial times, the fortress was originally level two, but during the time of [[Empress Mariika]] it was partially decommissioned - the Senate at the time did not imagine it would ever see action again.		* Before its destruction by the Druj, the White Tower was a level one fortification. Built in pre-Imperial times, the fortress was originally level two, but during the time of [[Empress Mariika]] it was partially decommissioned - the Senate at the time did not imagine it would ever see action again.
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from [[#Virtue's Rest\|Virtue's Rest]] and produce an extra 4 liao each season.
	[[Category:Highguard]]		[[Category:Highguard]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]

Rafferty: /* OOC Notes */

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OOC Notes

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	* Highguard (and thus the Empire) control all the regions of Bastion.		* Highguard (and thus the Empire) control all the regions of Bastion.
	* Before its destruction by the Druj, the White Tower was a level one fortification. Built in pre-Imperial times, the fortress was originally level two, but during the time of [[Empress Mariika]] it was partially decommissioned - the Senate at the time did not imagine it would ever see action again.		* Before its destruction by the Druj, the White Tower was a level one fortification. Built in pre-Imperial times, the fortress was originally level two, but during the time of [[Empress Mariika]] it was partially decommissioned - the Senate at the time did not imagine it would ever see action again.
	* [[farm\|Farms]] in the territory benefit from the White Roads and produce an extra 36 rings each season.
	* [[Business\|Businesses]] in the territory benefit from White Roads and produce an extra 36 rings each season.
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from [[#Virtue's Rest\|Virtue's Rest]] and produce an extra 4 liao each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from [[#Virtue's Rest\|Virtue's Rest]] and produce an extra 4 liao each season.
	[[Category:Highguard]]		[[Category:Highguard]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]

Rafferty: /* Virtue's Rest */

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Virtue's Rest

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	When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.		When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.

	Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].		Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of Bastion. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].

	For several years the impressive white granite hostels ~~provide~~ [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.		For several years the impressive white granite hostels of Virtue's Rest also provided [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}

Rafferty: /* Virtue's Rest */

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Virtue's Rest

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	===Virtue's Rest===		===Virtue's Rest===
	When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE~~. The impressive white granite hostels provide [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion~~.		When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.

	Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].		Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].

			For several years the impressive white granite hostels provide [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}

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Major Features

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	Few Highborn dwell here permanently but most important folk make a pilgrimage once every year. Every chapter maintains a hostel in the great city, to serve as a dwelling for members who visit. The wealthiest and most powerful Highborn often possess their own residence here, but the city is much more a symbol than it is an active urban centre. During the formation of [[the League]], the citizens of the White City were approached about joining and politely rebuffed. Historians suggest the other cities of the modern League were actually quite relieved - Bastion is a city in name only, and neither its wealth nor its population approach that of a major urban centre like [[Temeschwar]] or [[Tassato]].		Few Highborn dwell here permanently but most important folk make a pilgrimage once every year. Every chapter maintains a hostel in the great city, to serve as a dwelling for members who visit. The wealthiest and most powerful Highborn often possess their own residence here, but the city is much more a symbol than it is an active urban centre. During the formation of [[the League]], the citizens of the White City were approached about joining and politely rebuffed. Historians suggest the other cities of the modern League were actually quite relieved - Bastion is a city in name only, and neither its wealth nor its population approach that of a major urban centre like [[Temeschwar]] or [[Tassato]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShatteredGuardians.png\|title=Refugees from Reikos have established new homes in Bastion - some more permanent than others.\|caption=Guardians of the Shattered Tower keep a watch on the borders of Highguard.\|align=left\|width=350}}
	One of the oldest structures in Bastion is the '''Spire of the Open Hand'''; in pre-Imperial days, it served as an embassy from the people of Urizen to the people of Highguard. Even after the foundation of the Empire, the spire continued to serve as an embassy until Urizen officially became the ninth nation during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]]. Today, the three pale towers that made up the spire serve as a combination of school and museum.		One of the oldest structures in Bastion is the '''Spire of the Open Hand'''; in pre-Imperial days, it served as an embassy from the people of Urizen to the people of Highguard. Even after the foundation of the Empire, the spire continued to serve as an embassy until Urizen officially became the ninth nation during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]]. Today, the three pale towers that made up the spire serve as a combination of school and museum.

Beeswax: /* Bastion, the White City */

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Bastion, the White City

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	== Major Features ==		== Major Features ==
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Chapterhouse.jpeg\|caption=The White City is home to many fine chapterhouses.\|title=Art by Beth Dooner\|align=right\|width=600}}
	=== Bastion, the White City ===		=== Bastion, the White City ===
	The sacred city of Bastion, the White City, is a marvel of marble and mosaic. Even her enemies cannot deny her magnificence – the white marble domes and towers raised up to the demonstrate the glory of a virtuous life, the roads trodden smooth by the footsteps of countless philosophers, warriors and pilgrims. More garden than city, the skyline is dominated by the tall spires and elegant architecture of the huge chapterhouses. The entire city has been expressly designed as a monument to the devotion of the Highborn. When the Imperial Synod recognizes a paragon or exemplar, then a new basilica is constructed here to celebrate their life and deeds.		The sacred city of Bastion, the White City, is a marvel of marble and mosaic. Even her enemies cannot deny her magnificence – the white marble domes and towers raised up to the demonstrate the glory of a virtuous life, the roads trodden smooth by the footsteps of countless philosophers, warriors and pilgrims. More garden than city, the skyline is dominated by the tall spires and elegant architecture of the huge chapterhouses. The entire city has been expressly designed as a monument to the devotion of the Highborn. When the Imperial Synod recognizes a paragon or exemplar, then a new basilica is constructed here to celebrate their life and deeds.

			Few Highborn dwell here permanently but most important folk make a pilgrimage once every year. Every chapter maintains a hostel in the great city, to serve as a dwelling for members who visit. The wealthiest and most powerful Highborn often possess their own residence here, but the city is much more a symbol than it is an active urban centre. During the formation of [[the League]], the citizens of the White City were approached about joining and politely rebuffed. Historians suggest the other cities of the modern League were actually quite relieved - Bastion is a city in name only, and neither its wealth nor its population approach that of a major urban centre like [[Temeschwar]] or [[Tassato]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShatteredGuardians.png\|title=Refugees from Reikos have established new homes in Bastion - some more permanent than others.\|caption=Guardians of the Shattered Tower keep a watch on the borders of Highguard.\|align=left\|width=350}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShatteredGuardians.png\|title=Refugees from Reikos have established new homes in Bastion - some more permanent than others.\|caption=Guardians of the Shattered Tower keep a watch on the borders of Highguard.\|align=left\|width=350}}
	Few Highborn dwell here permanently but most important folk make a pilgrimage once every year. Every chapter maintains a hostel in the great city, to serve as a dwelling for members who visit. The wealthiest and most powerful Highborn often possess their own residence here, but the city is much more a symbol than it is an active urban centre. During the formation of [[the League]], the citizens of the White City were approached about joining and politely rebuffed. Historians suggest the other cities of the modern League were actually quite relieved - Bastion is a city in name only, and neither its wealth nor its population approach that of a major urban centre like [[Temeschwar]] or [[Tassato]].

	One of the oldest structures in Bastion is the '''Spire of the Open Hand'''; in pre-Imperial days, it served as an embassy from the people of Urizen to the people of Highguard. Even after the foundation of the Empire, the spire continued to serve as an embassy until Urizen officially became the ninth nation during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]]. Today, the three pale towers that made up the spire serve as a combination of school and museum.		One of the oldest structures in Bastion is the '''Spire of the Open Hand'''; in pre-Imperial days, it served as an embassy from the people of Urizen to the people of Highguard. Even after the foundation of the Empire, the spire continued to serve as an embassy until Urizen officially became the ninth nation during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]]. Today, the three pale towers that made up the spire serve as a combination of school and museum.

Rafferty: /* Bastion Rounds */

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Bastion Rounds

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	==Regions==		==Regions==
	===Bastion Rounds===		===Bastion Rounds===
			* '''Quality:''' City
	The [[#Bastion, the White City\|White City]] dominates Bastion Rounds. The spires of the city are said to be visible from every part of the region, both the fertile farmlands and the light woods of the north and west. There are few actual chapterhouses here - while most Highborn Chapters maintain a small residence in the city itself, few are actually based here. Those that are are usually concerned with the maintenance and support of the city proper.		The [[#Bastion, the White City\|White City]] dominates Bastion Rounds. The spires of the city are said to be visible from every part of the region, both the fertile farmlands and the light woods of the north and west. There are few actual chapterhouses here - while most Highborn Chapters maintain a small residence in the city itself, few are actually based here. Those that are are usually concerned with the maintenance and support of the city proper.

Rafferty: /* Sybella Cross */

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Sybella Cross

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	===Sybella Cross===		===Sybella Cross===
	Sybella Cross is rich farmland scattered with fortified chapters; some of the oldest in the Empire were founded here in the first diaspora from Pharos. The rich town of [[#Sybela\|Sybela]] is stands in the south, while in the north the ruins of the fortification known as the '''White Tower''' (brought down in 369YE by the Druj) still keep an uneasy vigil over the trods that lead north into Reikos. The ruins have been somewhat restored as part of the ongoing fortification, but the watchtower and palisade are a poor shadow of the great white granite walls that stood here until the orcs of the Stone Toad clan took them down. It is also the site of the [[High Herbalist of Sybella\|Sybella Cross Physician's Hall]], an establishment that purchases [[herb\|herbs]] from the citizens of Bastion, and serves as a medical academy focusing on the use of herbs.		Sybella Cross is rich farmland scattered with fortified chapters; some of the oldest in the Empire were founded here in the first diaspora from Pharos. The rich town of [[#Sybela\|Sybela]] stands in the south, while in the north the ruins of the fortification known as the '''White Tower''' (brought down in 369YE by the Druj) still keep an uneasy vigil over the trods that lead north into Reikos. The ruins have been somewhat restored as part of the ongoing fortification, but the watchtower and palisade are a poor shadow of the great white granite walls that stood here until the orcs of the Stone Toad clan took them down. It is also the site of the [[High Herbalist of Sybella\|Sybella Cross Physician's Hall]], an establishment that purchases [[herb\|herbs]] from the citizens of Bastion, and serves as a medical academy focusing on the use of herbs.

	===Woodbury===		===Woodbury===

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	When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.		When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.

	Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].		Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of Bastion. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].

	For several years the impressive white granite hostels ~~provide~~ [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.		For several years the impressive white granite hostels of Virtue's Rest also provided [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}

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	===Virtue's Rest===		===Virtue's Rest===
	When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE~~. The impressive white granite hostels provide [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion~~.		When the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] were announced, "la Volpe" had even more ambitious plans which would have taken them to the very steps of the White City, bringing even more pilgrims to the temples and shrines there. In Spring 382YE Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty [[You%27ll_recognise_yourself#Virtue\|designed a series of beautiful hostels]] and facilities intended to support the expected increase in the number of pilgrims travelling through Bastion. Referred to as ''Virtue's Rest'', the Imperial Senate [[Construct Virtue's Rest\|commissioned the hostelries]], and after some delays they were duly completed toward the end of 383YE.

	Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].		Despite relying on the Blood Red Roads, Philemon and his chapter were absolutely clear that they would not permit that "League montebanc" anywhere near this grand scheme. which ultimately proved unfortunate because although the hostelries are impressive, there ''are'' no grand roads bringing pilgrims to Bastion in greater numbers than ever. A series of roads specifically designed for pilgrims were [[Leaves_and_fruit#Virtuous_Roads\|proposed]] in Summer 382YE, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" and [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Now the White Roads serve to link Bastion with both [[Necropolis]] and [[Reikos]].

			For several years the impressive white granite hostels provide [[liao]] to every [[congregation]] in Bastion. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate responded to [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Salvation_of_Souls\|a proposal]] by some of the Highborn operating the hostels to change their purpose. As part of the preparation for the war against the [[vallorn]], Virtue's Rest was converted to support the resupply of armies rather than provide comfort to pilgrims travelling through Highguard.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterBear.jpg\|title=For four hundred years the Cohort of the Winter Bear has remained resolute in its adherence to a Virtuous life; protecting the weak, persecuting injustice and shielding Highguard from its enemies.\|caption=Cataphracts of the Cohort of the Winter Bear.\|align=right\|width=500}}