Bills or bows - Revision history

Twiggy at 02:01, 22 January 2026

2026-01-22T02:01:56Z

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	The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest alders and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.		The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest alders and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.

	As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[Senate]] approve a commission to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.		As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[Senate]] approve a commission to [[Army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.

	==Bounders==		==Bounders==
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	<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>		<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	A [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.		A [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[Army#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.

	The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, and the appropriate materials have been received. Both armies will now have new qualities.		The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, and the appropriate materials have been received. Both armies will now have new qualities.

	Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.		Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.

Matt: Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

2026-01-16T09:33:17Z

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	</ic>		</ic>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.		Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.

	At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to capitalise on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."		At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to capitalise on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."

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

2026-01-15T12:32:46Z

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

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	The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest alders and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.		The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest alders and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.

	As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] approve a commission to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.		As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[Senate]] approve a commission to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.

	==Bounders==		==Bounders==
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	<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>		<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	A [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.		A [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.

	The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, and the appropriate materials have been received. Both armies will now have new qualities.		The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, and the appropriate materials have been received. Both armies will now have new qualities.

	Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.		Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	</ic>		</ic>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.		Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.

	At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to capitalise on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."		At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to capitalise on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."

Twiggy at 17:53, 1 August 2025

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	Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.		Over the last years, the generals of the Marches have been fighting tirelessly not only to liberate the Mournwold, but also to deal with the enemies of the Empire. All this without giving an inch of ground. The people of the Marches may be critical of the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]], but they love their generals. Children all over the Marches are being named for these practical heroes: Wills and Willas, Marrias and Mariuses, Brians and Briannas, Alusairs, Nedrys, and a whole crop of Jacks.

	At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to ~~capitalize~~ on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."		At the Autumn Equinox Friar John of the Mourn was [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_59\|granted a mandate]] by the Marcher Assembly to capitalise on this groundswell of support. The aim was to better reflect the truths the Marchers cleave to, with a special emphasis on ways of fighting and defending their land that do not "drown it in blood."

	==Shoulder to Shoulder==		==Shoulder to Shoulder==

Twiggy at 01:07, 18 July 2025

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	<box>'''Lay Low'''		<box>'''Lay Low'''
	* '''This defensive order can only be issued in a Marcher territory or if the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region in the territory'''		* '''This defensive order can only be issued in a Marcher territory or if the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region in the territory'''
	* '''The army does not inflict any casualties, suffer any casualties or contribute any victory points towards the ~~defense~~ of the territory'''		* '''The army does not inflict any casualties, suffer any casualties or contribute any victory points towards the defence of the territory'''
	* '''The presence of an army that is laying low in a territory removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory'''		* '''The presence of an army that is laying low in a territory removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory'''

	A general who orders their army to lay low causes them to split up and hide in some of the most inaccessible parts of a territory. This order can only be used by the general of the Strong Reed in a Marcher territory or in a territory where the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region. If the order cannot be used then it defaults to solid defence. The army does not inflict or receive any casualties, nor contribute any victory points to the ~~defense~~ of the territory, but their presence there is sufficient to ensure that any enemy generals cannot act with impunity. This removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory.		A general who orders their army to lay low causes them to split up and hide in some of the most inaccessible parts of a territory. This order can only be used by the general of the Strong Reed in a Marcher territory or in a territory where the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region. If the order cannot be used then it defaults to solid defence. The army does not inflict or receive any casualties, nor contribute any victory points to the defence of the territory, but their presence there is sufficient to ensure that any enemy generals cannot act with impunity. This removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory.

	Taking the order will not prevent the army from resupplying, but the presence of an offensive army in the territory will do, even though the army laying low does not take any casualties.</box>		Taking the order will not prevent the army from resupplying, but the presence of an offensive army in the territory will do, even though the army laying low does not take any casualties.</box>

Apoth: /* The Drakes */

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The Drakes

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	==The Drakes==		==The Drakes==
	The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest ~~aldermen~~ and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.		The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if not one of the most famous Imperial armies. Named for the legendary Tom Drake, who is widely claimed to have been the First Empress' preferred [[Field Marshal]], it has always benefited from some of the best logistics in the Empire. Not to mention the unstinting support not only of its many veterans, but the wealthiest alders and stewards alike. Although many members are from [[Mitwold]], in recent years it has swelled with recruits from the [[Mournwold]]. Now it is possible for the Empire to take advantage of this opportunity by choosing to arm these soldiers with bills or bows.

	As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[Imperial Senate]] approve a commission to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.		As an [[opportunity]] available for the next year, should the [[Imperial Senate]] approve a commission to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Drakes, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 125 wains of mithril or weirwood. Any amount of weirwood or mithril can be used for this purpose, provided the total amount is 125 wains. No money is needed for the enlargement, since these funds would come from the wealthy Marcher yeomen prepared to put their hands in their pockets if it means making their beloved Drakes even stronger.

RichardRaynor at 21:28, 21 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Harry Beater crept quietly through the night, bow in hand. It was dark, there was only a sliver of moon to see by, but he preferred it that way. Dark nights for dark business as his Ma used to say. Once you got used to it, it was easy enough to cope with the dark. And if there was less light to see by, well then there was less light to be seen by, and that was all to the good. So long as it wasn't black as a piece of coal then it was alright with Harry.		<ic>Harry Beater crept quietly through the night, bow in hand. It was dark, there was only a sliver of moon to see by, but he preferred it that way. Dark nights for dark business as his Ma used to say. Once you got used to it, it was easy enough to cope with the dark. And if there was less light to see by, well then there was less light to be seen by, and that was all to the good. So long as it wasn't black as a piece of coal then it was alright with Harry.

Dre at 09:28, 7 September 2019

2019-09-07T09:28:04Z

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	Up ahead the fellow wasn't moving. Just stood stock still staring off into the distance. Had he been spotted? Might be better to scarper if he had. Not a good night for shooting a man with a bow, and all he had on him was a dirk and an old padded jack for armour. He moved deeper into the shadows taking cover behind a great leafy bush. The perfect spot to watch from - he'd be well hidden here but could still make a run for it if he needed to.		Up ahead the fellow wasn't moving. Just stood stock still staring off into the distance. Had he been spotted? Might be better to scarper if he had. Not a good night for shooting a man with a bow, and all he had on him was a dirk and an old padded jack for armour. He moved deeper into the shadows taking cover behind a great leafy bush. The perfect spot to watch from - he'd be well hidden here but could still make a run for it if he needed to.

	Harry relaxed as the poacher started to pace back and forth. Interesting - must be waiting for someone. "Now who in the ~~Labyrinthe~~ could a poacher from Alderly Edge be meeting up here at this time of night?" he thought to himself. Nobody good, that was for sure. "Judge a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves." as his Ma used to say.		Harry relaxed as the poacher started to pace back and forth. Interesting - must be waiting for someone. "Now who in the Labyrinth could a poacher from Alderly Edge be meeting up here at this time of night?" he thought to himself. Nobody good, that was for sure. "Judge a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves." as his Ma used to say.

	An hour passed and the poacher just kept pacing back and forth, back and forth. And then suddenly he heard a second set of footsteps and then a third. From up the way, a heavyset pair were approaching. Big bulky outlines, and from the shape and the noise they were making they probably had mail on. Too dark to see the colours they were wearing - they were carrying a lantern too but they had it hooded. What sort of person was out meeting poachers at this hour with a hooded lantern? Count the legs Harry, if it's got three legs it's a lame sow and that's all there is to it he told himself.		An hour passed and the poacher just kept pacing back and forth, back and forth. And then suddenly he heard a second set of footsteps and then a third. From up the way, a heavyset pair were approaching. Big bulky outlines, and from the shape and the noise they were making they probably had mail on. Too dark to see the colours they were wearing - they were carrying a lantern too but they had it hooded. What sort of person was out meeting poachers at this hour with a hooded lantern? Count the legs Harry, if it's got three legs it's a lame sow and that's all there is to it he told himself.

	He stayed alert, watching every moment, careful not to make a sound. Wouldn't do to startle the quarry now. He strained to see, but he ~~needen~~'t have bothered. One of them slowly unhooded his lantern and by the light Harry could clearly see that the newcomers were a pair or heavyset orcs, bristling with weapons and armour. They were Jotun, sure as eggs were eggs.		He stayed alert, watching every moment, careful not to make a sound. Wouldn't do to startle the quarry now. He strained to see, but he needn't have bothered. One of them slowly unhooded his lantern and by the light Harry could clearly see that the newcomers were a pair or heavyset orcs, bristling with weapons and armour. They were Jotun, sure as eggs were eggs.

	"Well, well, well" he mouthed. "What would Sly Jim Butcher be doing out here at the edge of the Mourn meeting with a pair of Jotun?" Clearly this was about much more than Daft Mother Cobleys three missing piglets. "Well, well, well" he mouthed again, to underline how important this was. He was onto something here that was for sure - the folks at Sarcombe had better hear of this..."		"Well, well, well" he mouthed. "What would Sly Jim Butcher be doing out here at the edge of the Mourn meeting with a pair of Jotun?" Clearly this was about much more than Daft Mother Cobleys three missing piglets. "Well, well, well" he mouthed again, to underline how important this was. He was onto something here that was for sure - the folks at Sarcombe had better hear of this..."
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	==The Strong Reeds==		==The Strong Reeds==
	The Strong Reeds have a long connection to the people of [[Bregasland]], and a history of resisting [[Jotun]] aggression against the marshes, even in the face of overwhelming enemies. In recent years they have specialised on strategies designed to [[Army_qualities#Hard_Bitten\|make them pay]] in blood for every inch of land ceded, but in light of the words of Friar John they have begun to rethink this approach. Instead they are looking to fall back on much older ~~strategems~~, that rely on skills honed by years in the fens. With 25 wains of mithril or weirwood and an appropriately worded order their general can request that the Strong Reeds embrace their Bregasland heritage. That army's quality would be changed to ''Secretive''.		The Strong Reeds have a long connection to the people of [[Bregasland]], and a history of resisting [[Jotun]] aggression against the marshes, even in the face of overwhelming enemies. In recent years they have specialised on strategies designed to [[Army_qualities#Hard_Bitten\|make them pay]] in blood for every inch of land ceded, but in light of the words of Friar John they have begun to rethink this approach. Instead they are looking to fall back on much older stratagems, that rely on skills honed by years in the fens. With 25 wains of mithril or weirwood and an appropriately worded order their general can request that the Strong Reeds embrace their Bregasland heritage. That army's quality would be changed to ''Secretive''.

	===Secretive===		===Secretive===

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2019-06-05T07:38:18Z

Resolution

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	<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>		<quote by="Friar John, Mandate, Marcher National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority (72 - 0)">We are Marchers. Our blood and bone are in the soil, and we neither forget nor forgive. We are not murderers, but we will fight to defend what is our, and we will fight to protect our friends. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 50 doses of liao to remind our people of the Marches of their deep roots, and to urge our yeoman to find new ways to fight that neither scorn our history nor threaten our future.</quote>
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	~~Regardless of what individual [[general\|generals]] may choose to do, a~~ [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[Imperial Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.		A [[Senate motion]] commissioning the [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlargement]] of the Drakes was brought before the [[Imperial Senate]]. After the Winter Solstice, Abbot Thomas Arch provided 44 wains of mithril and 6 wains of weirwood to allow the generals of both the Strong Reeds and the Bounders to take advantage of these opportunities.

	The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, ~~but so far no~~ materials have been received.		The generals of both the Bounders and the Strong Reeds gave orders for their army qualities to change, and the appropriate materials have been received. Both armies will now have new qualities.

	Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.		Consideration of the Marcher armies has brought to light the fact that the Tusks and the Drakes both have their generals appointed during the Summer Solstice. Where possible, the Civil Service works to spread general appointments through the year to ensure it remains possible for them to handle all the elections and to ensure that the minimal amount of disruption is caused by new generals taking command of armies. As such, the next election of the Tusks general in Summer 383YE will be for a shortened term; the general will then reappointed in Spring 384YE, and from that point onward the appointment will take place at the Spring Equinox.