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	Thus far, neither the [[Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liathaven, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.		Thus far, neither the [[Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liathaven, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.
	<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the ~~Vallorn~~ in Liathaven.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>
	===Sentinels of Virtue===		===Sentinels of Virtue===
	At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.		At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.

Twiggy at 00:48, 19 March 2026

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	At the recent summit, '''Corey Wayfarer''' submitted a [[judgement]] to the Navarr Assembly calling for the Marcher [[General\|generals]] whose armies supported the Navarr to be rewarded with a testimony.		At the recent summit, '''Corey Wayfarer''' submitted a [[judgement]] to the Navarr Assembly calling for the Marcher [[General\|generals]] whose armies supported the Navarr to be rewarded with a testimony.

	<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Corey Wayfarer, Upheld 163-0">We recognise the support given to the Navarr in fighting the ~~Vallorn~~ by the Marches. As such we wish to reward the Generals of the Tusks and the Bounders with an appropriate Testimony</quote>		<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Corey Wayfarer, Upheld 163-0">We recognise the support given to the Navarr in fighting the vallorn by the Marches. As such we wish to reward the Generals of the Tusks and the Bounders with an appropriate Testimony</quote>

	Initially, this seems fairly straightforward and uncontroversial (apart from some Highborn magistrate requesting that the [[#Constitutional Court\|judgement be ruled unconstitutional]] - a request that was summarily rejected). [[Testimony]] is a fine way to mark when an individual citizen's actions are noteworthy in a way that calls attention to their virtue. But assuming that the testimony did take place, then it doesn't seem like this statement really ''needs'' to be passed by the Assembly and then communicated by the civil service to every [[congregation]].		Initially, this seems fairly straightforward and uncontroversial (apart from some Highborn magistrate requesting that the [[#Constitutional Court\|judgement be ruled unconstitutional]] - a request that was summarily rejected). [[Testimony]] is a fine way to mark when an individual citizen's actions are noteworthy in a way that calls attention to their virtue. But assuming that the testimony did take place, then it doesn't seem like this statement really ''needs'' to be passed by the Assembly and then communicated by the civil service to every [[congregation]].
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	==The Greatest Threat==		==The Greatest Threat==
	* '''A powerful mandate could encourage support for Navarr action in Liathaven, before the opportunity is lost.'''		* '''A powerful mandate could encourage support for Navarr action in Liathaven, before the opportunity is lost.'''
	<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Alban, Upheld 148 - 0">Following the Assembly of Nine stating that the ~~Vallorn~~ are the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire AND that husks trap souls, we the Navarr Assembly believe that EVERY priest should preach that message to their congregation to warn off the threat.</quote>		<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Alban, Upheld 148 - 0">Following the Assembly of Nine stating that the vallorn are the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire AND that husks trap souls, we the Navarr Assembly believe that EVERY priest should preach that message to their congregation to warn off the threat.</quote>

	The Navarr National Assembly has spoken passionately of the need to impress on every citizen that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. Of course every Navarr already holds that view, so there is nothing to be gained by preaching that to Navarr congregations. That would be like preaching the importance of glory to the Dawnish. To have a significant effect, the Navarr could try to arrange for the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] - or the Assembly of the Nine - to pass the following mandate.		The Navarr National Assembly has spoken passionately of the need to impress on every citizen that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. Of course every Navarr already holds that view, so there is nothing to be gained by preaching that to Navarr congregations. That would be like preaching the importance of glory to the Dawnish. To have a significant effect, the Navarr could try to arrange for the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] - or the Assembly of the Nine - to pass the following mandate.

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	Since discovering proof that the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|foul miasma]] that accompanies the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those caught in its grip causing them to rise up as [[Vallornspawn husk\|husks]], the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] has passed a statement that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. This intervention has come at a timely moment. The current situation in [[Liathaven]] has presented an [[opportunity]] for the [[Navarr]] to take the fight to their ancient foe, but time is against them. Unless they can [[Start_a_fire\|seize the moment]] the vallorn's weakness will likely pass and this chance may not return for many years.		Since discovering proof that the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|foul miasma]] that accompanies the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those caught in its grip causing them to rise up as [[Vallornspawn husk\|husks]], the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] has passed a statement that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. This intervention has come at a timely moment. The current situation in [[Liathaven]] has presented an [[opportunity]] for the [[Navarr]] to take the fight to their ancient foe, but time is against them. Unless they can [[Start_a_fire\|seize the moment]] the vallorn's weakness will likely pass and this chance may not return for many years.

	Despite these events, it seems there is insufficient support for the Navarr to immediately take advantage of the opportunity. No Navarr [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] has been committed to the [[territory]] and the two [[The Marches\|Marcher]] armies that were campaigning there last season have now withdrawn. For whatever reason, the Empire's eternal wars against their barbarian neighbours have take precedence. Whatever the reason, the reality is that this priceless opportunity to fight the vallorn is now almost certain to be missed unless the Navarr can change find friends in other nations to support them,		Despite these events, it seems there is insufficient support for the Navarr to immediately take advantage of the opportunity. No Navarr [[Army\|army]] has been committed to the [[territory]] and the two [[The Marches\|Marcher]] armies that were campaigning there last season have now withdrawn. For whatever reason, the Empire's eternal wars against their barbarian neighbours have take precedence. Whatever the reason, the reality is that this priceless opportunity to fight the vallorn is now almost certain to be missed unless the Navarr can change find friends in other nations to support them,

	The hard truth is that there is simply no way that the Navarr can fight the vallorn without the help of the Empire. The reason that the Navarr worked so hard to found the Empire centuries ago was in part because it represented the best possible chance to turn the tide. Now the words of the [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|Navarr Assembly]] present some opportunities for the nation to consider how that might be achieved.		The hard truth is that there is simply no way that the Navarr can fight the vallorn without the help of the Empire. The reason that the Navarr worked so hard to found the Empire centuries ago was in part because it represented the best possible chance to turn the tide. Now the words of the [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|Navarr Assembly]] present some opportunities for the nation to consider how that might be achieved.

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	===Tighter Belts===		===Tighter Belts===
	* '''The Memorial Gardens at Treji could be ceded to the Imperial Orcs'''		* '''The Memorial Gardens at Treji could be ceded to the Imperial Orcs'''
	Of course, another thing the nation could do to tighten belts is to consider their assets. Morgan has openly questioned the value of the [[Keeper_of_the_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji\|Memorial Gardens at Treji]]. Not their economic value; everyone can see how valuable they are. But he argues that building a [[herbs\|herbal]] [[sinecure]] for the Navarr is a poor way of thanking the Imperial Orcs for their sacrifice. His claim is that the garden memorialises the Orc dead, it ensures they won't soon be forgotten, but it does nothing to thank them for what they did. But if the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] passed a motion making the title of ''Keeper of the Gardens'' an Imperial Orc appointment... then that would be a way of showing real gratitude. It would mean a few less herbs for the Navarr nation - but what's that compared to the help the Imperial Orcs could offer the Navarr right now?		Of course, another thing the nation could do to tighten belts is to consider their assets. Morgan has openly questioned the value of the [[Keeper_of_the_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji\|Memorial Gardens at Treji]]. Not their economic value; everyone can see how valuable they are. But he argues that building a [[herbs\|herbal]] [[sinecure]] for the Navarr is a poor way of thanking the Imperial Orcs for their sacrifice. His claim is that the garden memorialises the Orc dead, it ensures they won't soon be forgotten, but it does nothing to thank them for what they did. But if the [[Senate]] passed a motion making the title of ''Keeper of the Gardens'' an Imperial Orc appointment... then that would be a way of showing real gratitude. It would mean a few less herbs for the Navarr nation - but what's that compared to the help the Imperial Orcs could offer the Navarr right now?

	==The Greatest Threat==		==The Greatest Threat==

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	If this mandate were passed then every [[military unit]] in the empire would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a single rank if it didn't fight in support of an Imperial army in Liathaven over the next six months. Obviously there would be no penalties for any military unit that did fight there - but any Navarr unit that supported a Navarr army fighting in Liathaven would gain an additional rank for doing so.		If this mandate were passed then every [[military unit]] in the empire would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a single rank if it didn't fight in support of an Imperial army in Liathaven over the next six months. Obviously there would be no penalties for any military unit that did fight there - but any Navarr unit that supported a Navarr army fighting in Liathaven would gain an additional rank for doing so.

	Thus far, neither the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liathaven, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.		Thus far, neither the [[Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liathaven, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.
	<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>
	===Sentinels of Virtue===		===Sentinels of Virtue===

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
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	Morgan's face was as blank as a slate, his voice was halting and confused "I don't understand... We've only got a few seasons to take advantage of the vallorn's weakness. Why are the Quiet Step there?"		Morgan's face was as blank as a slate, his voice was halting and confused "I don't understand... We've only got a few seasons to take advantage of the vallorn's weakness. Why are the Quiet Step there?"

Rafferty at 16:01, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 382YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
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	Morgan's face was as blank as a slate, his voice was halting and confused "I don't understand... We've only got a few seasons to take advantage of the vallorn's weakness. Why are the Quiet Step there?"		Morgan's face was as blank as a slate, his voice was halting and confused "I don't understand... We've only got a few seasons to take advantage of the vallorn's weakness. Why are the Quiet Step there?"

Dre at 14:00, 10 September 2018

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Beeswax: /* Sentinels of Virtue */

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Sentinels of Virtue

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	===Sentinels of Virtue===		===Sentinels of Virtue===
	At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.		At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.
	<quote by="~~Highborn~~ Assembly Mandate">While Zenith must eventually be liberated, our freedom must no come at the price of those souls lost to the vallorn in Liathaven. We must take advantage of this rare opportunity to free the slaves of the vallorn. The Urizen Assembly sends ''named priest'' with 50 liao to urge all our citizens to support the sacrifice and virtue of our soldiers and bend their will to the destruction of the vallorn in Liathaven and beyond.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly Mandate">While Zenith must eventually be liberated, our freedom must no come at the price of those souls lost to the vallorn in Liathaven. We must take advantage of this rare opportunity to free the slaves of the vallorn. The Urizen Assembly sends ''named priest'' with 50 liao to urge all our citizens to support the sacrifice and virtue of our soldiers and bend their will to the destruction of the vallorn in Liathaven and beyond.</quote>

	If such a [[mandate]] were passed, every Urizen [[military unit]] that did not support an Imperial army fighting in Liathaven over the next six months would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a loss of 2 ranks.		If such a [[mandate]] were passed, every Urizen [[military unit]] that did not support an Imperial army fighting in Liathaven over the next six months would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a loss of 2 ranks.

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The Greatest Threat

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	Thus far, neither the [[Imperial Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liavathen, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.		Thus far, neither the [[Imperial Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liavathen, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.
	<quote by="">Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>
	===Sentinels of Virtue===		===Sentinels of Virtue===
	At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.		At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.

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	Since discovering proof that the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|foul miasma]] that accompanies the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those caught in its grip causing them to rise up as [[Vallornspawn husk\|husks]], the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] has passed a statement that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. This intervention has come at a timely moment. The current situation in [[Liathaven]] has presented an [[opportunity]] for the [[Navarr]] to take the fight to their ancient foe, but time is against them. Unless they can [[Start_a_fire\|seize the moment]] the vallorn's weakness will likely pass and this chance may not return for many years.		Since discovering proof that the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|foul miasma]] that accompanies the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those caught in its grip causing them to rise up as [[Vallornspawn husk\|husks]], the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] has passed a statement that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the Empire. This intervention has come at a timely moment. The current situation in [[Liathaven]] has presented an [[opportunity]] for the [[Navarr]] to take the fight to their ancient foe, but time is against them. Unless they can [[Start_a_fire\|seize the moment]] the vallorn's weakness will likely pass and this chance may not return for many years.

	Despite these events, it seems there is insufficient support for the Navarr to immediately take advantage of the opportunity. No Navarr [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] has been committed to the [[territory]] and the two [[The Marches\|Marcher]] armies that were campaigning there last season have now withdrawn. For whatever reason, the Empire's eternal wars against their barbarian neighbours have take precedence. Whatever the reason, the reality is that this priceless opportunity to fight the vallorn is now almost certain to be missed unless the Navarr can change find friends in other nations to support them,		Despite these events, it seems there is insufficient support for the Navarr to immediately take advantage of the opportunity. No Navarr [[Army\|army]] has been committed to the [[territory]] and the two [[The Marches\|Marcher]] armies that were campaigning there last season have now withdrawn. For whatever reason, the Empire's eternal wars against their barbarian neighbours have take precedence. Whatever the reason, the reality is that this priceless opportunity to fight the vallorn is now almost certain to be missed unless the Navarr can change find friends in other nations to support them,

	The hard truth is that there is simply no way that the Navarr can fight the vallorn without the help of the Empire. The reason that the Navarr worked so hard to found the Empire centuries ago was in part because it represented the best possible chance to turn the tide. Now the words of the [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|Navarr Assembly]] present some opportunities for the nation to consider how that might be achieved.		The hard truth is that there is simply no way that the Navarr can fight the vallorn without the help of the Empire. The reason that the Navarr worked so hard to found the Empire centuries ago was in part because it represented the best possible chance to turn the tide. Now the words of the [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|Navarr Assembly]] present some opportunities for the nation to consider how that might be achieved.

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	Morgan's query though is to politely question if the testimony is sufficient to thank the Marcher nation for their sacrifice? The concern is that such a gift may appear inadequate to convey the depth of the appreciation felt by many Navarr for the losses the Marchers suffered on their behalf. That fear is particularly acute at a time when the nation desperately needs friends and allies in other nations to try and press the advantage against the vallorn.		Morgan's query though is to politely question if the testimony is sufficient to thank the Marcher nation for their sacrifice? The concern is that such a gift may appear inadequate to convey the depth of the appreciation felt by many Navarr for the losses the Marchers suffered on their behalf. That fear is particularly acute at a time when the nation desperately needs friends and allies in other nations to try and press the advantage against the vallorn.

	Morgan proposes that the Navarr go much further than this and has conceived a plan that would permanently repay the Marchers for their losses. His plan is not without flaws - it entails great sacrifice by the Navarr nation, but Morgan points out that when the [[Imperial Orcs]] gave the [[Crown of Three Tears]] back to [[Wintermark]] - the ~~Wintermarkers~~ gave them [[Skarsind]] in thanks... Whereas when the Summer Storm helped the Navarr retake [[Hercynia]] - the Navarr reflected that debt by building a [[Keeper_of_the_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji\|memorial garden in Treji]]. Morgan's not unsubtle point is that perhaps it would have been more appropriate to build something for the ''[[orc\|orcs]]...		Morgan proposes that the Navarr go much further than this and has conceived a plan that would permanently repay the Marchers for their losses. His plan is not without flaws - it entails great sacrifice by the Navarr nation, but Morgan points out that when the [[Imperial Orcs]] gave the [[Crown of Three Tears]] back to [[Wintermark]] - the Winterfolk gave them [[Skarsind]] in thanks... Whereas when the Summer Storm helped the Navarr retake [[Hercynia]] - the Navarr reflected that debt by building a [[Keeper_of_the_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji\|memorial garden in Treji]]. Morgan's not unsubtle point is that perhaps it would have been more appropriate to build something for the ''[[orc\|orcs]]''...
	===Upwold Wayhouse===		===Upwold Wayhouse===
	* '''A wayhouse could be built in Upwold and used to provide herbs to the Marches directly from the Navarr people'''		* '''A wayhouse could be built in Upwold and used to provide herbs to the Marches directly from the Navarr people'''
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	==Tight Belts==		==Tight Belts==
	The Navarr Assembly also passed a significant judgement submitted by '''Harwyn Hollowatcher''', urging every citizen to tighten their belts and offer all possible support to resupplying the ~~Blackthorn's Army~~.		The Navarr Assembly also passed a significant judgement submitted by '''Harwyn Hollowatcher''', urging every citizen to tighten their belts and offer all possible support to resupplying the Black Thorns army.

	<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Harwyn Hollowatcher, Upheld 146-0">		<quote by="Navarr Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Harwyn Hollowatcher, Upheld 146-0">
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	<quote by="General Assembly or Assembly of Nine Mandate">Imperial forces facing our barbarian allies must take up defensive positions so that every soldier who can be spared may fight the vallorn. This current opportunity will not soon come again. It must be seized now, else it will be lost. We send ''named priest'' with 100 liao to remind the Empire that the barbarians have be driven back before but the time to strike the vallorn is now.</quote>		<quote by="General Assembly or Assembly of Nine Mandate">Imperial forces facing our barbarian allies must take up defensive positions so that every soldier who can be spared may fight the vallorn. This current opportunity will not soon come again. It must be seized now, else it will be lost. We send ''named priest'' with 100 liao to remind the Empire that the barbarians have be driven back before but the time to strike the vallorn is now.</quote>

	If this mandate were passed then every [[military unit]] in the empire would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a single rank if it didn't fight in support of an Imperial army in ~~Liavathen~~ over the next six months. Obviously there would be no penalties for any military unit that did fight there - but any Navarr unit that supported a Navarr army fighting in ~~Liavathen~~ would gain an additional rank for doing so.		If this mandate were passed then every [[military unit]] in the empire would suffer a loss of morale and support equivalent to a single rank if it didn't fight in support of an Imperial army in Liathaven over the next six months. Obviously there would be no penalties for any military unit that did fight there - but any Navarr unit that supported a Navarr army fighting in Liathaven would gain an additional rank for doing so.

	Thus far, neither the [[Imperial Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in ~~Liavathen~~, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.		Thus far, neither the [[Imperial Military Council]] nor [[the Throne]] seem inclined to support a military campaign in Liathaven, not even to retake the territory from the Jotun, let alone defeat the vallorn. But the Navarr Assembly claims that the Assembly of the Nine are at least aware of the threat and such a mandate would give them a chance to put some weight behind their words.
	<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly. Spring Equinox 382YE, Armenius Neverwatch, Upheld 110-10">We believe that while it is important to reclaim Zenith from the Druj we must not do so at the expense of the human and orc souls trapped by the Vallorn in Liathaven.</quote>
	===Sentinels of Virtue===		===Sentinels of Virtue===
	At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.		At the same time, a statement of principle was passed in the [[Urizen]] assembly. Instead of urging their people to fight the Druj in Zenith, the Urizen priests urged them to face what they saw as a greater threat - the vallorn of Liathaven. This makes it clear that Urizen also identifies the need to fight the vallorn, even at the expense of delaying the recovery of Zenith from the Druj.
	<quote by="Urizen Assembly Mandate">While Zenith must eventually be liberated, our freedom must no come at the price of those souls lost to the vallorn in Liathaven. We must take advantage of this rare opportunity to free the slaves of the vallorn. The Urizen Assembly sends ''named priest'' with 50 liao to urge all our citizens to support the sacrifice and virtue of our soldiers and bend their will to the destruction of the vallorn in Liathaven and beyond.</quote>		<quote by="Urizen Assembly Mandate">While Zenith must eventually be liberated, our freedom must no come at the price of those souls lost to the vallorn in Liathaven. We must take advantage of this rare opportunity to free the slaves of the vallorn. The Urizen Assembly sends ''named priest'' with 50 liao to urge all our citizens to support the sacrifice and virtue of our soldiers and bend their will to the destruction of the vallorn in Liathaven and beyond.</quote>