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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM2pv65xFPk}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM2pv65xFPk}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.		A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[Army\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.

	The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.		The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.

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

2026-01-15T12:28:11Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.		A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.

	The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.		The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Catazarri Empire must not abandon those liberated through the blood of Thule and Imperial soldiers, or allow their vulnerability to be exploited by settler-boyars. We send Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov with 50 doses of liao to support 'native' Ossian Varushkans in their efforts to ensure they are masters of their own destiny and receive just reward for their work.\|by=Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov\|vote=Mandate, Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Catazarri Empire must not abandon those liberated through the blood of Thule and Imperial soldiers, or allow their vulnerability to be exploited by settler-boyars. We send Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov with 50 doses of liao to support 'native' Ossian Varushkans in their efforts to ensure they are masters of their own destiny and receive just reward for their work.\|by=Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov\|vote=Mandate, Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}
	==New Vales==		==New Vales==

Twiggy at 13:37, 29 September 2025

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	==Under-developed Quality==		==Under-developed Quality==
	* '''~~Nearwald~~ has lost the under-developed negative quality'''		* '''Nearweald has lost the under-developed negative quality'''
	* '''Two regions still have the quality; as such anything built in Ossium has its costs increased by two-fifths'''		* '''Two regions still have the quality; as such anything built in Ossium has its costs increased by two-fifths'''
	As a result of the recent actions, the region of [[Ossium#~~Nearwald~~\|~~Nearwald~~]] has lost the under-developed quality. This means that only two regions still have that negative quality - Bittershore and the Galath Fields. As a consequence, the costs to build anything in Ossium are still being increased - in this case by two-fifths. Those additional costs are ''not'' included in the costs given below!		As a result of the recent actions, the region of [[Ossium#Nearweald\|Nearweald]] has lost the under-developed quality. This means that only two regions still have that negative quality - Bittershore and the Galath Fields. As a consequence, the costs to build anything in Ossium are still being increased - in this case by two-fifths. Those additional costs are ''not'' included in the costs given below!

	==The Wealth of Lomaa==		==The Wealth of Lomaa==
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	This final push by the Imperial Orcs sees more orcs leave for Skarsind, often with Navarr escorts who can help them reach safety via the Varushkan roads. The senate has already [[Declare_Ossium_orcs_as_foreigners\|declared the orcs of Ossium to be foreigners]] and so, as long as they refrain from raiding, there is no reason for there to be any trouble between the Varushkans and those very few remaining orcs who do not want to leave the territory. There is one exception to these two groups however: the sept of the Menrothat.		This final push by the Imperial Orcs sees more orcs leave for Skarsind, often with Navarr escorts who can help them reach safety via the Varushkan roads. The senate has already [[Declare_Ossium_orcs_as_foreigners\|declared the orcs of Ossium to be foreigners]] and so, as long as they refrain from raiding, there is no reason for there to be any trouble between the Varushkans and those very few remaining orcs who do not want to leave the territory. There is one exception to these two groups however: the sept of the Menrothat.

	The Empire has already encountered members of this sept, although they didn't know it at the time. It appears that the orcs who tend the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Bone_Hives\|Bone Hives]] in the south-eastern Echofell are part of the Menrothat, which apparently also has members in small settlements in the eastern Drownbark Forest and in ~~Nearwald~~ - as well as in the western [[Forest of Ulnak]] and the northern [[the Barrens\|Barrens]]. These orcs are particularly cautious, and seem almost supernaturally adept at concealing their true numbers from the Imperials. One Navarr draws parallels with the [[feni]] of the west - although these orcs are not interested in raiding their neighbours. The orcs who have begun work at the Bone Hives have carried news back to their elders of the Imperial Orc desire to meet the independent orcs of Ossium, and in turn the Menrothat have extended a hand of friendship.		The Empire has already encountered members of this sept, although they didn't know it at the time. It appears that the orcs who tend the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Bone_Hives\|Bone Hives]] in the south-eastern Echofell are part of the Menrothat, which apparently also has members in small settlements in the eastern Drownbark Forest and in Nearweald - as well as in the western [[Forest of Ulnak]] and the northern [[the Barrens\|Barrens]]. These orcs are particularly cautious, and seem almost supernaturally adept at concealing their true numbers from the Imperials. One Navarr draws parallels with the [[feni]] of the west - although these orcs are not interested in raiding their neighbours. The orcs who have begun work at the Bone Hives have carried news back to their elders of the Imperial Orc desire to meet the independent orcs of Ossium, and in turn the Menrothat have extended a hand of friendship.

	The Menrothat are a peculiar bunch, even by the standards of the Ossium orcs. Some of the Navarr working with the Wardens suggest that they are very reminiscent of the [[Great Forest Orcs]] in many regards, but with a much harsher "edge" to them. It seems their status was much closer to that of the Ketsov than the other subjects - the Druj mostly left them to their own devices as long as they did not step out of line and provided a certain number of warriors each year to fight alongside their armies. During the initial meeting, they make it clear that they do not intend to leave Ossium because of their strong connection to the forests that have always been their home. They speak of having a particular connection to the trees and insects, which they refuse to discuss in too much detail, but they do explain that if they leave the hidden groves where they abide, then none of their people will ever be able to cross the Howling Abyss and all will be condemned to oblivion. As such they reject any suggestion that they leave Ossium out of hand.		The Menrothat are a peculiar bunch, even by the standards of the Ossium orcs. Some of the Navarr working with the Wardens suggest that they are very reminiscent of the [[Great Forest Orcs]] in many regards, but with a much harsher "edge" to them. It seems their status was much closer to that of the Ketsov than the other subjects - the Druj mostly left them to their own devices as long as they did not step out of line and provided a certain number of warriors each year to fight alongside their armies. During the initial meeting, they make it clear that they do not intend to leave Ossium because of their strong connection to the forests that have always been their home. They speak of having a particular connection to the trees and insects, which they refuse to discuss in too much detail, but they do explain that if they leave the hidden groves where they abide, then none of their people will ever be able to cross the Howling Abyss and all will be condemned to oblivion. As such they reject any suggestion that they leave Ossium out of hand.

Twiggy at 18:55, 8 August 2025

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	<big>'''5000 - 10000 strength'''</big><br>		<big>'''5000 - 10000 strength'''</big><br>
	The outlaws will be driven out of Isember. Many will be killed or handed over to the magistrates for trial. The immediate threat will be ~~neutralized~~, but Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch will certainly escape along with enough of his followers that they may prove to be a threat again in the future. The roads of Karsk will remain dangerous. Isember will remain somewhat intact (or as intact as it can be), lurking in the heart of Lestazny like a canker, perhaps waiting to attract a new boyar.		The outlaws will be driven out of Isember. Many will be killed or handed over to the magistrates for trial. The immediate threat will be neutralised, but Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch will certainly escape along with enough of his followers that they may prove to be a threat again in the future. The roads of Karsk will remain dangerous. Isember will remain somewhat intact (or as intact as it can be), lurking in the heart of Lestazny like a canker, perhaps waiting to attract a new boyar.

	<big>'''Over 10000 strength'''</big><br>		<big>'''Over 10000 strength'''</big><br>

Dre at 18:03, 29 December 2023

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Matt at 17:06, 15 July 2023

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	The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[Imperial Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.		The sheer number of bodies working to help the Varushkans - especially the new Varushkans who were previously slaves of the Druj - is partly down to the influence of the [[Imperial Synod]]. Mandates were passed by the Varushkan, Navarr, Dawnish, and Imperial Orc National Assemblies urging their people to assist the folk of Ossium; even without the aid of the two armies, the territory would have been secured. There is now no doubt that Ossium is part of Varushka, or that its people are Varushkans.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Catazarri Empire must not abandon those liberated through the blood of Thule and Imperial soldiers, or allow their vulnerability to be exploited by settler-boyars. We send Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov with 50 doses of liao to support 'native' Ossian Varushkans in their efforts to ensure they are masters of their own destiny and receive just reward for their work.\|by=Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov\|vote=Mandate, Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Catazarri Empire must not abandon those liberated through the blood of Thule and Imperial soldiers, or allow their vulnerability to be exploited by settler-boyars. We send Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov with 50 doses of liao to support 'native' Ossian Varushkans in their efforts to ensure they are masters of their own destiny and receive just reward for their work.\|by=Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov\|vote=Mandate, Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}

	==New Vales==		==New Vales==
	* '''A great many former human slaves of the Druj have come forward to join the Imperial nation of Varushka'''		* '''A great many former human slaves of the Druj have come forward to join the Imperial nation of Varushka'''

Hailmur: formatting

2023-07-08T12:06:25Z

formatting

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	There is only one potential bar to the Ketsov establishing themselves - the Mir Mozga is quite close to the ruins of Isember and its fractious boyar. On the subject of which...		There is only one potential bar to the Ketsov establishing themselves - the Mir Mozga is quite close to the ruins of Isember and its fractious boyar. On the subject of which...
	{{SOP\|statement= I, Nisha Strazcovich, call upon the citizens of the Vale of Isember to; travel to Ossium to take advantage of the opportunities there; return to the path of virtue, I will lead them in this; cease raiding and banditry and to aid in this will be given 16 Thrones as provided by the Karov Mercers' Compact.\|by=Nisha Strazcovich\|vote=Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}

	==The Isember Problem==		==The Isember Problem==
			{{SOP\|statement= I, Nisha Strazcovich, call upon the citizens of the Vale of Isember to; travel to Ossium to take advantage of the opportunities there; return to the path of virtue, I will lead them in this; cease raiding and banditry and to aid in this will be given 16 Thrones as provided by the Karov Mercers' Compact.\|by=Nisha Strazcovich\|vote=Primacy 234-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}
	* '''The ruined town of Isember has again become a haven for bandits and outlaws'''		* '''The ruined town of Isember has again become a haven for bandits and outlaws'''
	* '''They have been quiescent over winter, but now they are once again harassing trade'''		* '''They have been quiescent over winter, but now they are once again harassing trade'''
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Beyond the light]] - the Winter 383 Wind of Fortune that details the opportunity to secure Ossium		* [[Beyond the light]] - the Winter 383 Wind of Fortune that details the opportunity to secure Ossium
	* [[Thousands_or_more#The_Vales_of_Ossium\|Thousands or more]] - the Winter 383 ~~WInd~~ of Fortune that details opportunities to remove negative qualities		* [[Thousands_or_more#The_Vales_of_Ossium\|Thousands or more]] - the Winter 383 Wind of Fortune that details opportunities to remove negative qualities
	* [[Ossium]]		* [[Ossium]]

Novemberalice at 09:52, 19 April 2023

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	But she didn't hear the rest. Darkness roared around her as the stress and exhaustion of the last few weeks finally caught up with her, and she let it take her. But before she hit the ground, she felt strong arms catch her and the last thing she heard before she finally slept was the man telling her again that they were safe.</ic>		But she didn't hear the rest. Darkness roared around her as the stress and exhaustion of the last few weeks finally caught up with her, and she let it take her. But before she hit the ground, she felt strong arms catch her and the last thing she heard before she finally slept was the man telling her again that they were safe.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Snowy Vale.jpg\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Over Winter many of the former human slaves of the Druj have joined the nation of Varushka, and established new vales across Ossium with the aid of Imperial heroes.}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Snowy Vale.jpg\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Over Winter many of the former human slaves of the Druj have joined the nation of Varushka, and established new vales across Ossium with the aid of Imperial heroes.}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM2pv65xFPk}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.		A sea of sellswords, wagon raiders, wardens, Dawnish knights (both errant and questing), Navarr scouts, and Imperial Orc preachers flow into Ossium. They are supported by two entire [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] - the Varushkan [[Golden Axe]] and the Dawnish [[Hounds of Glory]] - both offering enthusiastic support to the task of helping carve out new vales across the territory. There is also a Thule force in the territory, busily claiming the [[Ossium#Webwood\|land]] ceded to them [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|by the Imperial Senate]] during the Solstice, but both sides are disciplined enough that there are no unfortunate incidents.

Rafferty: /* Time Limits */

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Time Limits

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	===Time Limits===		===Time Limits===
	Lise de Lionsgate will remain ready to help build the Tower of the Manticore for the rest of the year. If the work has not been commissioned by the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE, she will move on to other projects. The statement of principle can be made at any time - even if the expansion has not been confirmed. House Lionsgate and their allies will only provide their support once the commission is made to transform the Tower of the Scorpion into the Tower of the Manticore.		Lise de Lionsgate will remain ready to help build the Tower of the Manticore for the rest of the year. If the work has not been commissioned by the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE, she will move on to other projects. The statement of principle can be made at any time - even if the expansion has not been confirmed. House Lionsgate and their allies will only provide their support once the commission is made to transform the Tower of the Scorpion into the Tower of the Manticore.

			After the destruction of the Tower of the Scorpion by the Druj, Lise de Lionsgate presented a slightly ''different'' proposal, which is detailed in the [[Beyond_this_dark_house#Tower_of_the_Manticore\|Beyond this dark house]] Wind of War.

	==The Damn Ketsov==		==The Damn Ketsov==

Rafferty: /* The Isember Problem */

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The Isember Problem

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	<big>'''Over 10000 strength'''</big><br>		<big>'''Over 10000 strength'''</big><br>
	A crushing raid will strike Isember with little warning. Almost all the outlaws gathered there will be killed during the fighting, or captured by militia and magistrates. The remnant of the town will be destroyed, and the forest will eventually reclaim the area where it stood. There will be opportunities both to capture or kill Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch, and to deal with whatever "dark spirit" infuses the ruined town. More importantly, this decisive action will mean that those few remaining outlaw bands will seek greener pastures. As a consequence, trade and travel into Ossium from Karsk will become much easier and the Galath Fields in Ossium will permanently lose the [[Ossium#~~Underpopulated~~\|~~underpopulated~~]] quality.		A crushing raid will strike Isember with little warning. Almost all the outlaws gathered there will be killed during the fighting, or captured by militia and magistrates. The remnant of the town will be destroyed, and the forest will eventually reclaim the area where it stood. There will be opportunities both to capture or kill Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch, and to deal with whatever "dark spirit" infuses the ruined town. More importantly, this decisive action will mean that those few remaining outlaw bands will seek greener pastures. As a consequence, trade and travel into Ossium from Karsk will become much easier and the Galath Fields in Ossium will permanently lose the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] quality.
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	* '''It requires a Senate Motion or approval from a title able to amend existing structures such as the Master of Imperial Works'''		* '''It requires a Senate Motion or approval from a title able to amend existing structures such as the Master of Imperial Works'''
	* '''The Tower of the Manticore will remove the under threat quality from Echofell'''		* '''The Tower of the Manticore will remove the under threat quality from Echofell'''
	Among the knights making the journey to Ossium are a contingent of nobles and knights-errant seeking admittance to [[Dawn_groups#House Lionsgate\|House Lionsgate]], ~~lead~~ by veteran siege engineer ''Lise de Lionsgate''. She presents a proposal to the civil service in their damp new offices in Lomaa. She suggests that the Tower of the Scorpion be rebuilt as the ''Tower of the Manticore''. Expanded by a combination of Varushkan and Dawnish expertise, but also incorporating some of the novel features the Druj, it would be another powerful symbol to the people of Ossium that the Druj have been driven out.		Among the knights making the journey to Ossium are a contingent of nobles and knights-errant seeking admittance to [[Dawn_groups#House Lionsgate\|House Lionsgate]], led by veteran siege engineer ''Lise de Lionsgate''. She presents a proposal to the civil service in their damp new offices in Lomaa. She suggests that the Tower of the Scorpion be rebuilt as the ''Tower of the Manticore''. Expanded by a combination of Varushkan and Dawnish expertise, but also incorporating some of the novel features the Druj, it would be another powerful symbol to the people of Ossium that the Druj have been driven out.

	As an upgrade, this will likely need a [[senate motion]], or the approval of the [[Imperial Master of Works]]. The proposed alterations will require 50 wains of white granite, 70 wains of mithril, 240 crowns in labour, and take a year to complete. Lise mentions incidentally that this is ''exactly'' the kind of project that might benefit from magical assistance - perhaps an [[enchanter]] might find a way to speed the construction were it commissioned?		As an upgrade, this will likely need a [[senate motion]], or the approval of the [[Imperial Master of Works]]. The proposed alterations will require 50 wains of white granite, 70 wains of mithril, 240 crowns in labour, and take a year to complete. Lise mentions incidentally that this is ''exactly'' the kind of project that might benefit from magical assistance - perhaps an [[enchanter]] might find a way to speed the construction were it commissioned?
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	During the Spring Equinox, the Dawnish National Assembly could echo the sentiments of Lise de Lionsgate and urge those seeking glory to travel north and hunt for it in the forests of Ossium and Ulnak.		During the Spring Equinox, the Dawnish National Assembly could echo the sentiments of Lise de Lionsgate and urge those seeking glory to travel north and hunt for it in the forests of Ossium and Ulnak.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=As our armies marched gloriously into the unknown when they ~~lead~~ the conquest of Ossium, so our heroes should seek glory in the unknown forests of the north. The wagon raiders of Varushka have shown us that there is treasure in the haunted woods of the Mallum - let us in turn show them the greatest treasure of all. GLORY! We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge every questing knight and knight-errant, and every seeker after adventure, to test themselves against the Druj in Ossium and the Forest of Ulnak. Our armies taught the Druj fear once already - let us ensure they do not forget us!\|assembly=Dawn National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=As our armies marched gloriously into the unknown when they led the conquest of Ossium, so our heroes should seek glory in the unknown forests of the north. The wagon raiders of Varushka have shown us that there is treasure in the haunted woods of the Mallum - let us in turn show them the greatest treasure of all. GLORY! We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge every questing knight and knight-errant, and every seeker after adventure, to test themselves against the Druj in Ossium and the Forest of Ulnak. Our armies taught the Druj fear once already - let us ensure they do not forget us!\|assembly=Dawn National Assembly}}
	If this mandate is enacted, then for the next year any [[military unit]] can take the ''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods'' action, found on the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown. The action will be most effective when taken by Dawnish or Varushkan characters; rather than receiving random production a basic military unit, they will receive 6 random herbs and 8 random forest resources from battling orcs, exploring the woods, and seeking out opportunities for glory (or in the case of the Varushkans, opportunities to raid barbarians). An upgraded or enchanted military unit will gain proportionately more. Characters from other nations who take the opportunity will be much less effective - at the base level, they will receive 2 random herbs and 4 random forest resources.		If this mandate is enacted, then for the next year any [[military unit]] can take the ''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods'' action, found on the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown. The action will be most effective when taken by Dawnish or Varushkan characters; rather than receiving random production a basic military unit, they will receive 6 random herbs and 8 random forest resources from battling orcs, exploring the woods, and seeking out opportunities for glory (or in the case of the Varushkans, opportunities to raid barbarians). An upgraded or enchanted military unit will gain proportionately more. Characters from other nations who take the opportunity will be much less effective - at the base level, they will receive 2 random herbs and 4 random forest resources.

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	* '''They have been quiescent over winter, but now they are once again harassing trade'''		* '''They have been quiescent over winter, but now they are once again harassing trade'''
	* '''The ambitions of the boyar have expanded and there has been an attack against the town of Kosti'''		* '''The ambitions of the boyar have expanded and there has been an attack against the town of Kosti'''
	Isember was once a rich and prosperous town. Its people understood that the land is harsh but that there is wealth waiting for anyone strong enough to claim it. Then [[Emperor_Ahraz\|Ahraz the Liberator]] had his [[The_Orc_Rebellion#Emperor_Ahraz_and_the_End_of_the_Rebellion\|proposal]] passed through the Senate and the town changed. Where the warehouses had been filled by the harsh labour of the orc slaves, now they lay empty. This ~~lead~~ to a sharp decline in Isember's fortunes. In 368YE the orcs of [[Thule\|Otkodov]] invaded Karsk and met with assistance from some of the town's inhabitants. Exiles and traitors flocked to Isember in the hopes of making a better life for themselves in the town under the Thule. In Spring 378YE, a decisive battle was fought reclaiming the town and leaving it largely in ruins as a stark reminder to those who would betray the Empire.		Isember was once a rich and prosperous town. Its people understood that the land is harsh but that there is wealth waiting for anyone strong enough to claim it. Then [[Emperor_Ahraz\|Ahraz the Liberator]] had his [[The_Orc_Rebellion#Emperor_Ahraz_and_the_End_of_the_Rebellion\|proposal]] passed through the Senate and the town changed. Where the warehouses had been filled by the harsh labour of the orc slaves, now they lay empty. This led to a sharp decline in Isember's fortunes. In 368YE the orcs of [[Thule\|Otkodov]] invaded Karsk and met with assistance from some of the town's inhabitants. Exiles and traitors flocked to Isember in the hopes of making a better life for themselves in the town under the Thule. In Spring 378YE, a decisive battle was fought reclaiming the town and leaving it largely in ruins as a stark reminder to those who would betray the Empire.

	It was not left empty for long, its prime location ~~lead~~ many groups of bandits and outlaws to set up camp there, making deals with the [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] of the area. Over the past five years the numbers have grown, with a power structure forming leading to the outlaw '''Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch''' ruling the town as [[Varushka_leadership\|boyar]]. Magistrate Zofia Justynova Garnovska believes that Alexi is actively supporting roaming bands of bandits across southern Karsk, providing them with a safe haven from which to operate, and facilitating trade with some of the smaller vales in [[Karsk#Lestasny\|Lestasny]], and with the town of Oloy in Thule controlled [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]].		It was not left empty for long, its prime location led many groups of bandits and outlaws to set up camp there, making deals with the [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] of the area. Over the past five years the numbers have grown, with a power structure forming leading to the outlaw '''Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch''' ruling the town as [[Varushka_leadership\|boyar]]. Magistrate Zofia Justynova Garnovska believes that Alexi is actively supporting roaming bands of bandits across southern Karsk, providing them with a safe haven from which to operate, and facilitating trade with some of the smaller vales in [[Karsk#Lestasny\|Lestasny]], and with the town of Oloy in Thule controlled [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]].

	During the Winter Solstice, Alexi came to Anvil and spoke with the Varushkans there. They apparently left with quite a bit of money and their visit was followed with an injunction from the Varushkan Assembly to cease their banditry and instead embrace the opportunities presented by Ossium. The bandits have shown no interest in leaving Isember for Ossium; if they wanted to pull their Prosperity from the mud, they would have stayed in their home vales. When questioned by a priest, one of the bandits half-jokes that they have simply embraced the life of the wagon-raider - it's just that they aren't too picky about where they raid. This prompts uproarious laughter from the woman's companions, who then proceed to drive the priest out of Isember.		During the Winter Solstice, Alexi came to Anvil and spoke with the Varushkans there. They apparently left with quite a bit of money and their visit was followed with an injunction from the Varushkan Assembly to cease their banditry and instead embrace the opportunities presented by Ossium. The bandits have shown no interest in leaving Isember for Ossium; if they wanted to pull their Prosperity from the mud, they would have stayed in their home vales. When questioned by a priest, one of the bandits half-jokes that they have simply embraced the life of the wagon-raider - it's just that they aren't too picky about where they raid. This prompts uproarious laughter from the woman's companions, who then proceed to drive the priest out of Isember.
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	While speaking with the Menrothat, the Imperial Orcs discover that the sept is aware of a small group of Dawnish and Varushkan survivors in the eastern forest who have managed to evade the Druj and nearly made it back to the border with Ossium. The Mallum orcs are actively hunting them - and they are unaware that they are being driven into a trap. A force of Druj lie in wait for them at a location called '''Beetle Tree''' not far from the border with Ossium. There is no way for the Menrothat themselves to help them even if they were inclined to do so - helping the enemies of the Druj would certainly see the Menrothat sept suffer cruel reprisals.		While speaking with the Menrothat, the Imperial Orcs discover that the sept is aware of a small group of Dawnish and Varushkan survivors in the eastern forest who have managed to evade the Druj and nearly made it back to the border with Ossium. The Mallum orcs are actively hunting them - and they are unaware that they are being driven into a trap. A force of Druj lie in wait for them at a location called '''Beetle Tree''' not far from the border with Ossium. There is no way for the Menrothat themselves to help them even if they were inclined to do so - helping the enemies of the Druj would certainly see the Menrothat sept suffer cruel reprisals.

	However, the fleeing soldiers are not ''that'' far from the border with the Echofell - barely two days hard hike from a camp of wagon raiders and Dawnish knights who have been rooting out Druj ~~guerillas~~ in the eastern forests. The civil service have discovered a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate that will allow a force of Imperial heroes to reach the vicinity of Beetle Tree - and while they won't be in position to help the Imperial soldiers, they may be able to smash the Druj force waiting to intercept them. This will allow the survivors to avoid their pursuers and make it back to the safety of the wagon camp.		However, the fleeing soldiers are not ''that'' far from the border with the Echofell - barely two days hard hike from a camp of wagon raiders and Dawnish knights who have been rooting out Druj guerrillas in the eastern forests. The civil service have discovered a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate that will allow a force of Imperial heroes to reach the vicinity of Beetle Tree - and while they won't be in position to help the Imperial soldiers, they may be able to smash the Druj force waiting to intercept them. This will allow the survivors to avoid their pursuers and make it back to the safety of the wagon camp.

	The soldiers are believed to have some valuable information about the Druj forces in the Forest of Ulnak. Furthermore, ensuring their escape would reassure the Menrothat that they have not made a mistake offering a tentative alliance to the Empire. One advantage of this would be a chance to establish a [[spy network]] in the Forest of Ulnak using a combination of up-to-date intelligence from the survivors, information from the Menrothat, and resources from the newly [[Decommission_Ossium_spy_network\|decommissioned Ossium spy network]]. With this in mind, the civil service suggest that the Imperial Spy Master might be the best person to organise a group of heroes to venture into the Forest of Ulnak to help the soldiers escape.		The soldiers are believed to have some valuable information about the Druj forces in the Forest of Ulnak. Furthermore, ensuring their escape would reassure the Menrothat that they have not made a mistake offering a tentative alliance to the Empire. One advantage of this would be a chance to establish a [[spy network]] in the Forest of Ulnak using a combination of up-to-date intelligence from the survivors, information from the Menrothat, and resources from the newly [[Decommission_Ossium_spy_network\|decommissioned Ossium spy network]]. With this in mind, the civil service suggest that the Imperial Spy Master might be the best person to organise a group of heroes to venture into the Forest of Ulnak to help the soldiers escape.