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Twiggy at 02:21, 13 March 2026

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	<ic>"What is that... is someone being murdered?"		<ic>"What is that... is someone being murdered?"

	Decima was donning her ~~woolen~~ dressing gown as she came quickly down the spiral stairs that ran along the inside of the tower's ground floor.		Decima was donning her woollen dressing gown as she came quickly down the spiral stairs that ran along the inside of the tower's ground floor.

	"No I don't think so it's... you better see for yourself." Maximillian was crouched down by the shallow ~~woolen~~ basket near the fire. It contained half a dozen balls of fur. The noise was coming from them. From the cats. Azimuth, Vertex, and the kittens. All mewling, yowling, twitching in their sleep.		"No I don't think so it's... you better see for yourself." Maximillian was crouched down by the shallow woollen basket near the fire. It contained half a dozen balls of fur. The noise was coming from them. From the cats. Azimuth, Vertex, and the kittens. All mewling, yowling, twitching in their sleep.

	"I think... I think they're dreaming." He looked worried.		"I think... I think they're dreaming." He looked worried.
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	==The Spiral Sword==		==The Spiral Sword==
	* '''The runeforge ~~beingbuilt~~ in Redoubt is now complete.'''		* '''The runeforge being built in Redoubt is now complete.'''
	Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.		Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.

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	==The Waters of Therunin==		==The Waters of Therunin==
	* '''A powerful Spring curse has settled over the territory of Therunin'''		* '''A powerful Spring curse has settled over the territory of Therunin'''
	Therunin is a marshy forest with plenty of streams and pools of standing water. Rain is common, and the climate alternates between warm and moist, and cold and damp, depending on the time of year. A handful of weeks before the Spring Equinox, however, all the waters of Therunin become infused with supernatural vitality. Dewdrops glisten like diamonds, rain is refreshing and fills those exposed to it with energy and vigour, and every cup drawn from every stream brims with healing power. The [[Rivers of Life]] have settled over the Navarr territory; any wound that is less than fatal heals quickly and completely without leaving a scar. The Empire is familiar with this ritual and a simple [[detect magic]] seems to confirm it is simply the exercise of [[Spring magic]] (a magnitude fifty [[curse]] from the Spring ~~Realm~~).		Therunin is a marshy forest with plenty of streams and pools of standing water. Rain is common, and the climate alternates between warm and moist, and cold and damp, depending on the time of year. A handful of weeks before the Spring Equinox, however, all the waters of Therunin become infused with supernatural vitality. Dewdrops glisten like diamonds, rain is refreshing and fills those exposed to it with energy and vigour, and every cup drawn from every stream brims with healing power. The [[Rivers of Life]] have settled over the Navarr territory; any wound that is less than fatal heals quickly and completely without leaving a scar. The Empire is familiar with this ritual and a simple [[detect magic]] seems to confirm it is simply the exercise of [[Spring magic]] (a magnitude fifty [[curse]] from the Spring realm).

	The ritual works by indiscriminately infusing all the water in the territory with Spring magic. And this is Therunin... where there is a [[vallorn]].		The ritual works by indiscriminately infusing all the water in the territory with Spring magic. And this is Therunin... where there is a [[vallorn]].

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	There are already stories of the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|miasma]] thickening in [[Therunin#Greenheart\|Greenheart]] and [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. The giant insects of Therunin are becoming restive - and reports of attacks on some of the more isolated [[steading\|steadings]] are beginning to circulate. For now, the situation appears to be manageable but it is impossible to predict what might happen if the curse is allowed to run its full course over the next three months - especially with all the questions still hanging over the vallorn of [[Liathaven]]'s currently active status.		There are already stories of the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|miasma]] thickening in [[Therunin#Greenheart\|Greenheart]] and [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. The giant insects of Therunin are becoming restive - and reports of attacks on some of the more isolated [[steading\|steadings]] are beginning to circulate. For now, the situation appears to be manageable but it is impossible to predict what might happen if the curse is allowed to run its full course over the next three months - especially with all the questions still hanging over the vallorn of [[Liathaven]]'s currently active status.

	One major fly in the ointment is that if this is Rivers of Life, then the best-known tool for countering it is beyond the reach of Imperial magicians - Rivers Run Red is [[Interdiction\|interdicted]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], and casting it is a serious criminal offense.		One major fly in the ointment is that if this is Rivers of Life, then the best-known tool for countering it is beyond the reach of Imperial magicians - Rivers Run Red is [[Interdiction\|interdicted]] by the [[Conclave]], and casting it is a serious criminal offense.

	==The Krampus Incident==		==The Krampus Incident==

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	Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.		Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.

	The [[Seer of the Spiral Sword]] is a new [[Imperial title]] that bestows custodianship of the runeforge for a year, and is appointed through open auction via the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen may hold the title, although only an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] will gain the ability to [[Runeforge#Unique_Crafting\|create brand new]] [[magic items]] or unique [[Runeforge#Forge_Schema\|schema]]. The auction is predicted to be hotly contested, given the singular abilities the custodian of the runeforge will gain access to.		The [[Seer of the Spiral Sword]] is a new [[Imperial title]] that bestows custodianship of the runeforge for a year, and is appointed through open auction via the [[Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen may hold the title, although only an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] will gain the ability to [[Runeforge#Unique_Crafting\|create brand new]] [[magic items]] or unique [[Runeforge#Forge_Schema\|schema]]. The auction is predicted to be hotly contested, given the singular abilities the custodian of the runeforge will gain access to.

	The runeforge stands on the road between [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]] and the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] trading-port of [[Necropolis#Hedrossan\|Hedra]]. Ironically, this puts it dangerously close to the [[Druj]] occupied territory of [[Zenith]] - if the [[orc\|orcs]] were to move in force against Redoubt it may well prove to be quite a short-lived structure. Perhaps the rumours that the Empire is cursed, and any runeforge will bring disaster, are not so far-fetched.		The runeforge stands on the road between [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]] and the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] trading-port of [[Necropolis#Hedrossan\|Hedra]]. Ironically, this puts it dangerously close to the [[Druj]] occupied territory of [[Zenith]] - if the [[orc\|orcs]] were to move in force against Redoubt it may well prove to be quite a short-lived structure. Perhaps the rumours that the Empire is cursed, and any runeforge will bring disaster, are not so far-fetched.

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	==The Citadel of Fog==		==The Citadel of Fog==
	* '''A dripping castle of mist and mud rises again in the Morass'''		* '''A dripping castle of mist and mud rises again in the Morass'''
	A magical fortification appears in [[Holberg]] [[Foggy_mountain_top#Castles\|again this season]]. The dripping edifice of mud, woven reeds, and crooked roots is wreathed in ephemeral mists that none-the-less reduce visibility to a scant dozen yards wherever they drift. The [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen\|enchanted fortification]] rises from the muddy waters of [[Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]], again at the behest of the Sussivari Frost Coven. The mists that settle across the Morass stretch into all parts of the territory, emerging without warning between the trees and across the marshes. Where they appear, they are sometimes accompanied by mysterious figures - masked humanoids in dark blue leather, shrouded in hooded cloaks of multicoloured feathers. Several hunters and ~~travelers~~ in the dark woods of the north speak of encountering them - and on occasion being aided by them against [[orc]] ambushes, or when lost. Shortly before the Spring Equinox, the fogs dissipate and take the eerie strangers with them.		A magical fortification appears in [[Holberg]] [[Foggy_mountain_top#Castles\|again this season]]. The dripping edifice of mud, woven reeds, and crooked roots is wreathed in ephemeral mists that none-the-less reduce visibility to a scant dozen yards wherever they drift. The [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen\|enchanted fortification]] rises from the muddy waters of [[Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]], again at the behest of the Sussivari Frost Coven. The mists that settle across the Morass stretch into all parts of the territory, emerging without warning between the trees and across the marshes. Where they appear, they are sometimes accompanied by mysterious figures - masked humanoids in dark blue leather, shrouded in hooded cloaks of multicoloured feathers. Several hunters and travellers in the dark woods of the north speak of encountering them - and on occasion being aided by them against [[orc]] ambushes, or when lost. Shortly before the Spring Equinox, the fogs dissipate and take the eerie strangers with them.

	==The Cats of Spiral==		==The Cats of Spiral==
	Over the last three months, every cat in [[Spiral]] has been subject to a potent [[Night magic]] curse that has given them terrifying nightmares. They sleep poorly and awaken ill-tempered and unhappy. This peculiar curse seems unconnected to the thing in [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. Those few residents of the devastated territory who keep cats report that many of their pets have unaccountably gone missing - they assume the animals to have fled the territory.		Over the last three months, every cat in [[Spiral]] has been subject to a potent [[Night magic]] curse that has given them terrifying nightmares. They sleep poorly and awaken ill-tempered and unhappy. This peculiar curse seems unconnected to the thing in [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. Those few residents of the devastated territory who keep cats report that many of their pets have unaccountably gone missing - they assume the animals to have fled the territory.

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The Krampus Incident

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	The legal situation with the two perpetrators is uncertain - given that nobody is entirely sure what the Krampus actually is, and given that it does not appear to have been killed so much as badly inconvenienced, there is more than a little confusion as to whether a crime has taken place or not. No doubt the magistrates may be able to shed some light on this situation should any Winterfolk wish to consult with them.		The legal situation with the two perpetrators is uncertain - given that nobody is entirely sure what the Krampus actually is, and given that it does not appear to have been killed so much as badly inconvenienced, there is more than a little confusion as to whether a crime has taken place or not. No doubt the magistrates may be able to shed some light on this situation should any Winterfolk wish to consult with them.

	('''OOC Note:''' Any stormcrow attending Anvil is free to roleplay they have ~~recieved~~ a letter from Baena Stormsdottir urging them to raise an inquisition against Qimmiq and Nukilik if they wish).		('''OOC Note:''' Any stormcrow attending Anvil is free to roleplay they have received a letter from Baena Stormsdottir urging them to raise an inquisition against Qimmiq and Nukilik if they wish).

	==The Spiral Sword==		==The Spiral Sword==

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	==The Krampus Incident==		==The Krampus Incident==
	* '''The pair who assaulted the Krampus are available for Inquisition should a priest raise the judgement.'''		* '''The pair who assaulted the Krampus are available for Inquisition should a priest raise the judgement.'''
	During the Winter Solstice, the peculiar Krampus-beast associated with both the [[Wintermark]] [[egregores]] and the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[territory]] of [[Skarsind]] was apparently attacked and slain. It is not certain that the creature has remained dead however - there are scattered reports that the spirit of the mysterious being was banished to the [[Skarsind#Krampushall\|Krampushall]] in [[Skarsind#~~Pakanaan~~.27s_Pass\|~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass]] and was able to reform there, much as a ghost or a spectre will sometimes do. It remains to be seen if it will ever be able to return to full strength.		During the Winter Solstice, the peculiar Krampus-beast associated with both the [[Wintermark]] [[egregores]] and the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[territory]] of [[Skarsind]] was apparently attacked and slain. It is not certain that the creature has remained dead however - there are scattered reports that the spirit of the mysterious being was banished to the [[Skarsind#Krampushall\|Krampushall]] in [[Skarsind#Pakaanan.27s_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] and was able to reform there, much as a ghost or a spectre will sometimes do. It remains to be seen if it will ever be able to return to full strength.

	Regardless, many Winterfolk are concerned about this assault on such a prominent symbol of their traditions. The perpetrators of the attack have been identified as the [[Suaq]] '''Qimmiq Swiftblade''' and '''Nukilik Adamantine'''. They have made no attempt to deny their actions, but have thus far refused to explain the motivation for doing so. The venerable [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs#Stormcrow\|stormcrow]] Baena Stormsdottir publicly challenged the pair, and announced that she would be traveling to Anvil explicitly to bring them to [[Inquisition]]. Unfortunately, a fortnight before the Spring Equinox she suffered an unfortunate fall leaving her with two broken hips and unable to travel. As far as anyone has been able to discover there was no foul play or curse... but still the timing was a little unsettling.		Regardless, many Winterfolk are concerned about this assault on such a prominent symbol of their traditions. The perpetrators of the attack have been identified as the [[Suaq]] '''Qimmiq Swiftblade''' and '''Nukilik Adamantine'''. They have made no attempt to deny their actions, but have thus far refused to explain the motivation for doing so. The venerable [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs#Stormcrow\|stormcrow]] Baena Stormsdottir publicly challenged the pair, and announced that she would be traveling to Anvil explicitly to bring them to [[Inquisition]]. Unfortunately, a fortnight before the Spring Equinox she suffered an unfortunate fall leaving her with two broken hips and unable to travel. As far as anyone has been able to discover there was no foul play or curse... but still the timing was a little unsettling.

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	<ic>"What is that... is someone being murdered?"		<ic>"What is that... is someone being murdered?"

Rafferty at 15:52, 1 November 2018

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Rafferty at 14:05, 16 July 2018

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	Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.		Work has finally been completed on the ''[[Seer of the Spiral Sword#The Spiral Sword\|Spiral Sword]]'' - the first [[runeforge]] successfully constructed in the Empire since its foundation. It was [[Construct_runeforge_in_Redoubt\|commissioned by the Senate]] during the Spring Equinox 381YE, and paid for by a quartet of wealthy benefactors - Edmundo, Achillies of Damakan's forge, Thomas of Upwold, and Asael of Cantiarch's Hold. Construction has been overseen by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] architect [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]], meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths and weavers, statues of badgers and six-armed magicians, and the like.

	The [[Seer of the Spiral Sword]] is a new [[Imperial title]] that bestows custodianship of the runeforge for a year, and is appointed through open auction via the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen may hold the title, although only an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] will gain the ability to [[Runeforge#Unique_Crafting\|create brand new]] [[magic items]] or unique [[Runeforge#Forge_Schema\|schema]]. The auction is predicted to be hotly contested, given the singular abilities the custodian of the runeforge will gain access to.		The [[Seer of the Spiral Sword]] is a new [[Imperial title]] that bestows custodianship of the runeforge for a year, and is appointed through open auction via the [[Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen may hold the title, although only an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] will gain the ability to [[Runeforge#Unique_Crafting\|create brand new]] [[magic items]] or unique [[Runeforge#Forge_Schema\|schema]]. The auction is predicted to be hotly contested, given the singular abilities the custodian of the runeforge will gain access to.

	The runeforge stands on the road between [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]] and the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] trading-port of [[Necropolis#Hedrossan\|Hedra]]. Ironically, this puts it dangerously close to the [[Druj]] occupied territory of [[Zenith]] - if the [[orc\|orcs]] were to move in force against Redoubt it may well prove to be quite a short-lived structure. Perhaps the rumours that the Empire is cursed, and any runeforge will bring disaster, are not so far-fetched.		The runeforge stands on the road between [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]] and the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] trading-port of [[Necropolis#Hedrossan\|Hedra]]. Ironically, this puts it dangerously close to the [[Druj]] occupied territory of [[Zenith]] - if the [[orc\|orcs]] were to move in force against Redoubt it may well prove to be quite a short-lived structure. Perhaps the rumours that the Empire is cursed, and any runeforge will bring disaster, are not so far-fetched.