Children in bloom - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:49, 19 March 2026

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	* '''As well as natural blossoms there are flowers in colours and shapes not familiar to Imperial botanists'''		* '''As well as natural blossoms there are flowers in colours and shapes not familiar to Imperial botanists'''
	* '''Every forest in the Empire has produced an additional bounty of spring flowers'''		* '''Every forest in the Empire has produced an additional bounty of spring flowers'''
	Everywhere, there are flowers. A profusion of late-winter and early-spring flowers blanket the Empire in a riot of colours. Wherever one looks there is winter honeysuckle and aconites, pale snowdrops and golden mahonia, pansies, jasmine, sweet box, and witch hazel, and lilac. So much lilac. There are also flowers hitherto unknown in the Empire - peculiar-shaped blooms in a profusion of shades. These flowers are particularly prevalent in areas where the land is already touched by magic - where [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] are harvested. With the approach of the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and [[Urizen]] Spring celebrations - the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Spring_Flower_Festival\|Festival of the Net]] and the [[Dawn_culture_and_customs#The_Night_of_Flowers\|Night of Flowers]] - these undoubtedly magical blooms are very much in demand. A fashion for wearing unique flowers in the hair, or pinned to the sleeve sweeps [[the League]], and this grand panoply of colour and scent adds grandeur to every [[the Marches\|Marcher]] spring festival..		Everywhere, there are flowers. A profusion of late-winter and early-spring flowers blanket the Empire in a riot of colours. Wherever one looks there is winter honeysuckle and aconites, pale snowdrops and golden mahonia, pansies, jasmine, sweet box, and witch hazel, and lilac. So much lilac. There are also flowers hitherto unknown in the Empire - peculiar-shaped blooms in a profusion of shades. These flowers are particularly prevalent in areas where the land is already touched by magic - where [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] are harvested. With the approach of the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and [[Urizen]] Spring celebrations - the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Spring_Flower_Festival\|Festival of the Net]] and the [[Dawn_culture_and_customs#The_Night_of_Flowers\|Night of Flowers]] - these undoubtedly magical blooms are very much in demand. A fashion for wearing unique flowers in the hair, or pinned to the sleeve sweeps [[the League]], and this grand panoply of colour and scent adds grandeur to every [[the Marches\|Marcher]] spring festival..
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Participation</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Participation</span><br>
	The unique flowers that grow in forests and woodlands across the Empire can be phys-repped with any kind of blossom you like. Artificial flowers in any colour or combination of colours can be used to represent such a flower, and any character can have acquired one. Painting or colouring flowers in colours not found in nature is also acceptable; the [[Spring_magic#Chaos\|chaos]] that Spring magic revels in is not always horrible or harmful.		The unique flowers that grow in forests and woodlands across the Empire can be phys-repped with any kind of blossom you like. Artificial flowers in any colour or combination of colours can be used to represent such a flower, and any character can have acquired one. Painting or colouring flowers in colours not found in nature is also acceptable; the [[Spring_magic#Chaos\|chaos]] that Spring magic revels in is not always horrible or harmful.

Dre at 14:29, 15 April 2025

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	If this mandate is upheld, the named priest will receive a list of all forests in the Empire where chaos fruit have been cultivated at the Summer Solstice. After the Solstice, the list will be made public (put on the wiki). Navarr walking the [[trods]] will remain alert for signs of fruit, and investigate any rumour of such things when they hear of them. In theory, once the Spring Equinox ends there is no way to cultivate more chaos fruit, so the list should remain correct.		If this mandate is upheld, the named priest will receive a list of all forests in the Empire where chaos fruit have been cultivated at the Summer Solstice. After the Solstice, the list will be made public (put on the wiki). Navarr walking the [[trods]] will remain alert for signs of fruit, and investigate any rumour of such things when they hear of them. In theory, once the Spring Equinox ends there is no way to cultivate more chaos fruit, so the list should remain correct.

	There is also an opportunity for the Highborn assembly to assist here. The [[Grey ~~Pilgrim~~\|grey pilgrims]] also walk the trods, and they have an interest in both opposing the vallorn and in [[The_bones_of_what_you_believe#We_Will_All_Be_There_Tomorrow\|working with the Navarr]]. They can also raise a mandate.		There is also an opportunity for the Highborn assembly to assist here. The [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] also walk the trods, and they have an interest in both opposing the vallorn and in [[The_bones_of_what_you_believe#We_Will_All_Be_There_Tomorrow\|working with the Navarr]]. They can also raise a mandate.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The fruits of the vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even though they are also a useful resource. Vigilance guides us, and so we send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.\|assembly=Highguard National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The fruits of the vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even though they are also a useful resource. Vigilance guides us, and so we send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.\|assembly=Highguard National Assembly}}

Dre at 16:59, 29 December 2023

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	The rest of the band were already gathered on the iron chairs outside the café. Bruna waved to him, and he quickened his stride to catch up. As he got closer he noted that Cienna and Leo had sprigs of lilac pinned to their sleeves, and Sofi had a garland of marrowort flowers around her shoulder that must have taken her quite a while to weave together. A new fashion, then. Being from Sarvos, those three were always the first to find whatever new thing that everyone else would be doing by the end of the week. He wasn't sure he liked this new craze. It reminded him of things he'd rather not remember. The orc drums. The screaming. The blood. His hand twitched slightly, and for a moment he felt the shock of his blade cutting through the het's side and scraping against bone. He shrugged it off, collapsing into a seat between Sofi and Bruna.		The rest of the band were already gathered on the iron chairs outside the café. Bruna waved to him, and he quickened his stride to catch up. As he got closer he noted that Cienna and Leo had sprigs of lilac pinned to their sleeves, and Sofi had a garland of marrowort flowers around her shoulder that must have taken her quite a while to weave together. A new fashion, then. Being from Sarvos, those three were always the first to find whatever new thing that everyone else would be doing by the end of the week. He wasn't sure he liked this new craze. It reminded him of things he'd rather not remember. The orc drums. The screaming. The blood. His hand twitched slightly, and for a moment he felt the shock of his blade cutting through the het's side and scraping against bone. He shrugged it off, collapsing into a seat between Sofi and Bruna.

	Breakfast was already on the table and predictably perhaps it was sausage. Lots of sausage. Peitro made a point of filling up on sausage whenever they were in Holberg, and complained constantly that you just couldn't get a good sausage anywhere else. Amwell poured himself warm tea, and pinched a bite of meat from Leo's plate, which ~~lead~~ to some mock stabbing with forks and general laughter. He noticed Cienna staring at him.		Breakfast was already on the table and predictably perhaps it was sausage. Lots of sausage. Peitro made a point of filling up on sausage whenever they were in Holberg, and complained constantly that you just couldn't get a good sausage anywhere else. Amwell poured himself warm tea, and pinched a bite of meat from Leo's plate, which led to some mock stabbing with forks and general laughter. He noticed Cienna staring at him.

	"I know it's the fashion to wear spring flowers this year," she said slowly. "But... you seem to be trying to outdo us, Amwell. Trust a Holberger to go one further!"		"I know it's the fashion to wear spring flowers this year," she said slowly. "But... you seem to be trying to outdo us, Amwell. Trust a Holberger to go one further!"

Rafferty: /* Chaos Fruit */

2023-08-06T13:05:38Z

Chaos Fruit

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	==Chaos Fruit==		==Chaos Fruit==
	The magic flowing along the trods, perhaps infused with some echo of the vallorn, may go some way to explaining another odd phenomenon related to the "''chaos fruits''" brought out of [[Brocéliande]] during last year's [[One last song\|daring expedition]]. They possess magic as unpredictable as their appearance, but a method was quickly uncovered to [[Enchanted#Cultivation\|cultivate]] them in Imperial [[forest\|forests]]. The Hallow of the Green World has helped keep the raw fruit "fresh" and infused the newly transplanted fruit with fecundity that extends and expands on the original opportunity.		The magic flowing along the trods, perhaps infused with some echo of the vallorn, may go some way to explaining another odd phenomenon related to the "''[[Chaos fruit\|chaos fruits]]''" brought out of [[Brocéliande]] during last year's [[One last song\|daring expedition]]. They possess magic as unpredictable as their appearance, but a method was quickly uncovered to [[Enchanted#Cultivation\|cultivate]] them in Imperial [[forest\|forests]]. The Hallow of the Green World has helped keep the raw fruit "fresh" and infused the newly transplanted fruit with fecundity that extends and expands on the original opportunity.
	===Cultivation===		===Cultivation===
	* '''A forest can be prepared to grow chaos fruit; it requires five different fruit and the ritual Rampant Growth'''		* '''A forest can be prepared to grow chaos fruit; it requires five different fruit and the ritual Rampant Growth'''

Dre at 23:24, 3 August 2023

2023-08-03T23:24:56Z

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	Additional information connected to this wind of fortune can be found in [[Rain king]], which covers the involvement of [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]], and [[A murder of one]] which covers the involvement of other eternals and the sudden plague of boggarts besetting the Empire.		Additional information connected to this wind of fortune can be found in [[Rain king]], which covers the involvement of [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]], and [[A murder of one]] which covers the involvement of other eternals and the sudden plague of boggarts besetting the Empire.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[the Barrens]], [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' ~~effected~~, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[the Barrens]], [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' affected, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>

	==Flowers==		==Flowers==
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	* '''People with the briar lineage can increase their trappings if they wish'''		* '''People with the briar lineage can increase their trappings if they wish'''
	* '''Once during the Spring Equinox a briar can heal themselves with a burst of Spring magic'''		* '''Once during the Spring Equinox a briar can heal themselves with a burst of Spring magic'''
	During the last three months, characters with the [[briar]] [[lineage]] have been exposed to powerful Spring magic, with a number of potential effects. Every briar is ~~effected~~ differently, and it is fine to ignore these changes, or to downplay their effect. The Hallow of the Green World has strengthened the [[Briar#Roleplaying_briars\|influence of the Spring realm]] on briars, and its effects may linger for the duration of the Summer Solstice, increasing the impact of one or more of the briar's roleplaying trappings. Briars who have been exposed to the Hallow of the Green World may find themselves feeling vigorous, energetic, and enthusiastic - but conversely find it more difficult to resist lashing out physically at things that irritate or confuse them. A briar character may also find that the Hallow has strengthened the [[Briar#Iconic_trappings\|trappings]] of their lineage. This may specifically include [[Briar#Flowers\|flowers]], which may bloom in areas covered in bark. Any briar character may add flowers to their lineage trappings as a result of the Hallow, either permanently or just for the duration of the Spring Equinox event.		During the last three months, characters with the [[briar]] [[lineage]] have been exposed to powerful Spring magic, with a number of potential effects. Every briar is affected differently, and it is fine to ignore these changes, or to downplay their effect. The Hallow of the Green World has strengthened the [[Briar#Roleplaying_briars\|influence of the Spring realm]] on briars, and its effects may linger for the duration of the Summer Solstice, increasing the impact of one or more of the briar's roleplaying trappings. Briars who have been exposed to the Hallow of the Green World may find themselves feeling vigorous, energetic, and enthusiastic - but conversely find it more difficult to resist lashing out physically at things that irritate or confuse them. A briar character may also find that the Hallow has strengthened the [[Briar#Iconic_trappings\|trappings]] of their lineage. This may specifically include [[Briar#Flowers\|flowers]], which may bloom in areas covered in bark. Any briar character may add flowers to their lineage trappings as a result of the Hallow, either permanently or just for the duration of the Spring Equinox event.

	In addition, the lingering Spring magic allows any briar character to use a special magical ability ''once'' during the coming event. Following five seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] during which you visibly experience a surge of energy or enthusiasm, you may restore up to three lost hits. You suffer all the normal effects of any hits taken while using this skill, and cannot take any offensive action or move from the spot while you are performing this appropriate roleplaying. It must be obvious to everyone within ten feet that you are doing something special - this ability cannot be used secretly. As with similar abilities, it can't be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKEN\|weakened]]. After the battle or encounter where you use this ability, you experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: you are physically exhausted, your briar reserves of [[Briar#Boundless_Vitality\|boundless vitality]] entirely drained, and only an hour of rest and relaxation can restore your energy.		In addition, the lingering Spring magic allows any briar character to use a special magical ability ''once'' during the coming event. Following five seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] during which you visibly experience a surge of energy or enthusiasm, you may restore up to three lost hits. You suffer all the normal effects of any hits taken while using this skill, and cannot take any offensive action or move from the spot while you are performing this appropriate roleplaying. It must be obvious to everyone within ten feet that you are doing something special - this ability cannot be used secretly. As with similar abilities, it can't be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKEN\|weakened]]. After the battle or encounter where you use this ability, you experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: you are physically exhausted, your briar reserves of [[Briar#Boundless_Vitality\|boundless vitality]] entirely drained, and only an hour of rest and relaxation can restore your energy.
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	The [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] of the late '''Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar''' bear the brunt of the damage, but the [[Segura#Sunset_Roads\|Sunset roads in Segura]] and [[Madruga#South-West_Roads\|Madruga]] also suffer from the Spring magic. All roads worsen with age, but the ruinous impact of the Spring magic seems to have caused three decades worth of additional wear and tear over the course of three months.		The [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] of the late '''Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar''' bear the brunt of the damage, but the [[Segura#Sunset_Roads\|Sunset roads in Segura]] and [[Madruga#South-West_Roads\|Madruga]] also suffer from the Spring magic. All roads worsen with age, but the ruinous impact of the Spring magic seems to have caused three decades worth of additional wear and tear over the course of three months.

	The [[Construct White Roads\|White Roads]] in Highguard – the granite roads connecting [[Bastion]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Reikos]] – seem to have sustained less damage most likely because they have only recently been completed but even they are showing some signs of erosion in wilder places. The [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads]] of Varushka, which have also just been completed, seem to have been left alone by the Spring magic. The Varushkan builders nod soberly, and point out that their roads are ''protected''. The [[Kallavesa#The_Pilgrim.27s_Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] in Kallavesa also seem to have been less ~~effected~~, but the construction there is very different to the bold roads of white granite that crisscross the Empire. The mystics and priests who dwell in Kallavesa already have to spend a little time making sure the paths remain clear of marsh growth. The last season has been very challenging indeed but they have persevered.		The [[Construct White Roads\|White Roads]] in Highguard – the granite roads connecting [[Bastion]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Reikos]] – seem to have sustained less damage most likely because they have only recently been completed but even they are showing some signs of erosion in wilder places. The [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads]] of Varushka, which have also just been completed, seem to have been left alone by the Spring magic. The Varushkan builders nod soberly, and point out that their roads are ''protected''. The [[Kallavesa#The_Pilgrim.27s_Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] in Kallavesa also seem to have been less affected, but the construction there is very different to the bold roads of white granite that crisscross the Empire. The mystics and priests who dwell in Kallavesa already have to spend a little time making sure the paths remain clear of marsh growth. The last season has been very challenging indeed but they have persevered.

	The roads that have been damaged are becoming overgrown with vegetation, washed away by streams and rivers, reclaimed by the wilderness through which they pass. Something needs to be done.		The roads that have been damaged are becoming overgrown with vegetation, washed away by streams and rivers, reclaimed by the wilderness through which they pass. Something needs to be done.

Rafferty: /* Living Things */

2023-06-12T11:28:23Z

Living Things

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	Whenever the Hallow of the Green World is invoked, it makes animals, plants, and even people significantly more fertile and healthy. 385YE will certainly see an increase in the size of herds, and the quality of harvests, across the Empire. It may also see a marked increase in the number of children being born to Imperial citizens. It's already apparent that the [[Spring magic#Chaos\|chaos]] so characteristic of [[Spring magic]] is not as rampant as it has been during earlier castings of the Imperial enchantment. Perhaps it is the influence of ''Lord Rain'', perhaps it is the ''lack'' of influence of the ''[[Yaw'nagrah\|Green Mother]]''.		Whenever the Hallow of the Green World is invoked, it makes animals, plants, and even people significantly more fertile and healthy. 385YE will certainly see an increase in the size of herds, and the quality of harvests, across the Empire. It may also see a marked increase in the number of children being born to Imperial citizens. It's already apparent that the [[Spring magic#Chaos\|chaos]] so characteristic of [[Spring magic]] is not as rampant as it has been during earlier castings of the Imperial enchantment. Perhaps it is the influence of ''Lord Rain'', perhaps it is the ''lack'' of influence of the ''[[Yaw'nagrah\|Green Mother]]''.

	While there are plenty of examples of odd plants and flowers across the Empire, the enchantment has also promoted the growth of all kinds of natural plants. It also means that herds of animals across the Empire, both domesticated and wild, will grow significantly in the coming months. This bodes well for those [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] returning to [[Sermersuaq]], and for the proposed [[Write_the_lines#Hunt_of_the_North\|Hunt of the North]]. It also bodes well for the [[Shepherd of the Great Herd]], and for those [[Imperial Orcs]] following their example and raising their own herds in [[Skarsind]] ~~(further details of which can be found in the [[granaries and herds]] wind of fortune)~~.		While there are plenty of examples of odd plants and flowers across the Empire, the enchantment has also promoted the growth of all kinds of natural plants. It also means that herds of animals across the Empire, both domesticated and wild, will grow significantly in the coming months. This bodes well for those [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] returning to [[Sermersuaq]], and for the proposed [[Write_the_lines#Hunt_of_the_North\|Hunt of the North]]. It also bodes well for the [[Shepherd of the Great Herd]], and for those [[Imperial Orcs]] following their example and raising their own herds in [[Skarsind]].

	===Field and Forest===		===Field and Forest===

Rafferty: /* Overview */

2023-06-02T13:14:10Z

Overview

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	Additional information connected to this wind of fortune can be found in [[Rain king]], which covers the involvement of [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]], and [[A murder of one]] which covers the involvement of other eternals and the sudden plague of boggarts besetting the Empire.		Additional information connected to this wind of fortune can be found in [[Rain king]], which covers the involvement of [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]], and [[A murder of one]] which covers the involvement of other eternals and the sudden plague of boggarts besetting the Empire.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' effected, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[the Barrens]], [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' effected, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>

	==Flowers==		==Flowers==

Dre at 16:45, 30 May 2023

2023-05-30T16:45:30Z

Rafferty: /* Overview */

2023-05-29T21:43:17Z

Overview

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	Regardless of the reason, the soil sings with unparalleled life and fertility, and while there are a few minor downsides, for the most part, it looks like it is going to be a fine Spring.		Regardless of the reason, the soil sings with unparalleled life and fertility, and while there are a few minor downsides, for the most part, it looks like it is going to be a fine Spring.

			Additional information connected to this wind of fortune can be found in [[Rain king]], which covers the involvement of [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]], and [[A murder of one]] which covers the involvement of other eternals and the sudden plague of boggarts besetting the Empire.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' effected, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Imperial Territories'''<br>The Hallow of the Green World enchantment only touches those [[territory\|territories]] that were Imperial at the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE. As a result, none of these effects apply to resources in [[Bregasland]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], [[Spiral]], or [[Feroz]]. If your character has spent time in one of the other territories that ''are'' effected, it's fine to experience the more personal effects of the enchantment. A [[briar]] who lives in Bregasland but roleplays they have spent the last three months avoiding the war in [[Mitwold]] is free to strengthen their lineage trappings for example. A noble whose house is in [[the Barrens]] is free to start the game with some peculiar spring flowers they have picked on their way to [[Anvil]]. But the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[forest\|forests]] in these territories do not benefit from the additional production granted by the enchantment.</box></div>

	==Flowers==		==Flowers==
	* '''Wild flowers are growing in great numbers across every Imperial territory'''		* '''Wild flowers are growing in great numbers across every Imperial territory'''

RichardRaynor: sp

2023-05-29T21:39:38Z

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	<ic>Lilac was common in the city. It was vigorous and hard to kill and had to be. The flower buds were noticeably swelling. He stood and stared, as a man might stare at an old battlefield. Even here, there were flowers. Even here. Amwell's eyes prickled with something hot and sharp, that rose up from a place within him he thought he'd long since sealed over. He wiped his eyes quickly, hoping nobody saw. It was the first nice day of the year, and the streets were thick with people just enjoying the sun. He didn't really like crowds - a rare trait in a Holberg native - and hoped they'd be on the move again soon. Peitro had been talking about taking them north, to fight wolves in the Varushkan woods.		<ic>Lilac was common in the city. It was vigorous and hard to kill and had to be. The flower buds were noticeably swelling. He stood and stared, as a man might stare at an old battlefield. Even here, there were flowers. Even here. Amwell's eyes prickled with something hot and sharp, that rose up from a place within him he thought he'd long since sealed over. He wiped his eyes quickly, hoping nobody saw. It was the first nice day of the year, and the streets were thick with people just enjoying the sun. He didn't really like crowds - a rare trait in a Holberg native - and hoped they'd be on the move again soon. Peitro had been talking about taking them north, to fight wolves in the Varushkan woods.

	The rest of the band were already gathered on the iron chairs outside the café. Bruna waved to him, and he quickened his stride to catch up. As he got closer he noted that Cienna and Leo had sprigs of lilac pinned to their sleeves, and Sofi had a garland of marrowort flowers around her shoulder that must have taken her quite a while to weave together. A new fashion, then. Being from Sarvos, ~~hose~~ three were always the first to find whatever new thing that everyone else would be doing by the end of the week. He wasn't sure he liked this new craze. It reminded him of things he'd rather not remember. The orc drums. The screaming. The blood. His hand twitched slightly, and for a moment he felt the shock of his blade cutting through the het's side and scraping against bone. He shrugged it off, collapsing into a seat between Sofi and Bruna.		The rest of the band were already gathered on the iron chairs outside the café. Bruna waved to him, and he quickened his stride to catch up. As he got closer he noted that Cienna and Leo had sprigs of lilac pinned to their sleeves, and Sofi had a garland of marrowort flowers around her shoulder that must have taken her quite a while to weave together. A new fashion, then. Being from Sarvos, those three were always the first to find whatever new thing that everyone else would be doing by the end of the week. He wasn't sure he liked this new craze. It reminded him of things he'd rather not remember. The orc drums. The screaming. The blood. His hand twitched slightly, and for a moment he felt the shock of his blade cutting through the het's side and scraping against bone. He shrugged it off, collapsing into a seat between Sofi and Bruna.

	Breakfast was already on the table and predictably perhaps it was sausage. Lots of sausage. Peitro made a point of filling up on sausage whenever they were in Holberg, and complained constantly that you just couldn't get a good sausage anywhere else. Amwell poured himself warm tea, and pinched a bite of meat from Leo's plate, which lead to some mock stabbing with forks and general laughter. He noticed Cienna staring at him.		Breakfast was already on the table and predictably perhaps it was sausage. Lots of sausage. Peitro made a point of filling up on sausage whenever they were in Holberg, and complained constantly that you just couldn't get a good sausage anywhere else. Amwell poured himself warm tea, and pinched a bite of meat from Leo's plate, which lead to some mock stabbing with forks and general laughter. He noticed Cienna staring at him.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blooming Lilac.png\|align=left\|caption=Flowers blossom across the Empire like never before. Familiar spring flowers, and a riot of unfamiliar blooms infused with Spring magic.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blooming Lilac.png\|align=left\|caption=Flowers blossom across the Empire like never before. Familiar spring flowers, and a riot of unfamiliar blooms infused with Spring magic.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The ''Sails of the First Flame'' of [[the Brass Coast]] have unleashed the [[:Category:Imperial_Enchantment\|Imperial enchantment]] known as the [[Hallow of the Green World]]. The irrepressible power of the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]] floods the Empire. ~~This is the second time~~ In addition to the expected effect of filling Imperial [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] with a bounty of [[herb\|healing herbs]], the enchantment has a number of other unpredictable effects. As ripples of Spring magic roll across the Empire, streams of fertility and life are focused along the [[trods]], which serve as channels for the energies of the wild magical realm. Everywhere there are flowers, a great profusion of natural Spring blooms and stranger blossoms that thrive particularly well in the Empire's [[forest\|forests]]. The lingering power of the enchantment enthuses those of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] with energy and enthusiasm for the coming year. While the Hallow was last [[The prime colour of the world\|invoked in 380YE]], this is the second time in less than a year that an Imperial Spring enchantment has been created - the [[Light upon the water\|thunderous deluge that engulfed the Empire]]. This may go some way towards explaining why the power seems to have been more far-reaching this time.		The ''Sails of the First Flame'' of [[the Brass Coast]] have unleashed the [[:Category:Imperial_Enchantment\|Imperial enchantment]] known as the [[Hallow of the Green World]]. The irrepressible power of the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]] floods the Empire. In addition to the expected effect of filling Imperial [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] with a bounty of [[herb\|healing herbs]], the enchantment has a number of other unpredictable effects. As ripples of Spring magic roll across the Empire, streams of fertility and life are focused along the [[trods]], which serve as channels for the energies of the wild magical realm. Everywhere there are flowers, a great profusion of natural Spring blooms and stranger blossoms that thrive particularly well in the Empire's [[forest\|forests]]. The lingering power of the enchantment enthuses those of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] with energy and enthusiasm for the coming year. While the Hallow was last [[The prime colour of the world\|invoked in 380YE]], this is the second time in less than a year that an Imperial Spring enchantment has been created - the [[Light upon the water\|thunderous deluge that engulfed the Empire]]. This may go some way towards explaining why the power seems to have been more far-reaching this time.

	Regardless of the reason, the soil sings with unparalleled life and fertility, and while there are a few minor downsides, for the most part, it looks like it is going to be a fine Spring.		Regardless of the reason, the soil sings with unparalleled life and fertility, and while there are a few minor downsides, for the most part, it looks like it is going to be a fine Spring.
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	* '''As well as natural blossoms there are flowers in colours and shapes not familiar to Imperial botanists'''		* '''As well as natural blossoms there are flowers in colours and shapes not familiar to Imperial botanists'''
	* '''Every forest in the Empire has produced an additional bounty of spring flowers'''		* '''Every forest in the Empire has produced an additional bounty of spring flowers'''
	Everywhere, there are flowers. A profusion of late-winter and early-spring flowers blanket the Empire in a riot of colours. Wherever one looks there is winter honeysuckle and aconites, pale snowdrops and golden mahonia, pansies, jasmine, sweet box, and witch hazel, and lilac. So much lilac. There are also flowers hitherto unknown in the Empire - peculiar-shaped blooms in a profusion of shades. These flowers are particularly prevalent in areas where the land is already touched by magic - where [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] are harvested. With the approach of the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and [[Urizen]] Spring celebrations - the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Spring_Flower_Festival\|Festival of the Net]] and the [[Dawn_culture_and_customs#The_Night_of_Flowers\|Night of Flowers]] - these undoubtedly magical blooms are very much in demand. A fashion for wearing unique flowers in the hair, or pinned to the sleeve sweeps [[the League]], and this ~~grant~~ panoply of colour and scent adds grandeur to every [[the Marches\|Marcher]] spring festival..		Everywhere, there are flowers. A profusion of late-winter and early-spring flowers blanket the Empire in a riot of colours. Wherever one looks there is winter honeysuckle and aconites, pale snowdrops and golden mahonia, pansies, jasmine, sweet box, and witch hazel, and lilac. So much lilac. There are also flowers hitherto unknown in the Empire - peculiar-shaped blooms in a profusion of shades. These flowers are particularly prevalent in areas where the land is already touched by magic - where [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] are harvested. With the approach of the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and [[Urizen]] Spring celebrations - the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Spring_Flower_Festival\|Festival of the Net]] and the [[Dawn_culture_and_customs#The_Night_of_Flowers\|Night of Flowers]] - these undoubtedly magical blooms are very much in demand. A fashion for wearing unique flowers in the hair, or pinned to the sleeve sweeps [[the League]], and this grand panoply of colour and scent adds grandeur to every [[the Marches\|Marcher]] spring festival..
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Participation</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Participation</span><br>
	The unique flowers that grow in forests and woodlands across the Empire can be phys-repped with any kind of blossom you like. Artificial flowers in any colour or combination of colours can be used to represent such a flower, and any character can have acquired one. Painting or colouring flowers in colours not found in nature is also acceptable; the [[Spring_magic#Chaos\|chaos]] that Spring magic revels in is not always horrible or harmful.		The unique flowers that grow in forests and woodlands across the Empire can be phys-repped with any kind of blossom you like. Artificial flowers in any colour or combination of colours can be used to represent such a flower, and any character can have acquired one. Painting or colouring flowers in colours not found in nature is also acceptable; the [[Spring_magic#Chaos\|chaos]] that Spring magic revels in is not always horrible or harmful.
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	Whenever the Hallow of the Green World is invoked, it makes animals, plants, and even people significantly more fertile and healthy. 385YE will certainly see an increase in the size of herds, and the quality of harvests, across the Empire. It may also see a marked increase in the number of children being born to Imperial citizens. It's already apparent that the [[Spring magic#Chaos\|chaos]] so characteristic of [[Spring magic]] is not as rampant as it has been during earlier castings of the Imperial enchantment. Perhaps it is the influence of ''Lord Rain'', perhaps it is the ''lack'' of influence of the ''[[Yaw'nagrah\|Green Mother]]''.		Whenever the Hallow of the Green World is invoked, it makes animals, plants, and even people significantly more fertile and healthy. 385YE will certainly see an increase in the size of herds, and the quality of harvests, across the Empire. It may also see a marked increase in the number of children being born to Imperial citizens. It's already apparent that the [[Spring magic#Chaos\|chaos]] so characteristic of [[Spring magic]] is not as rampant as it has been during earlier castings of the Imperial enchantment. Perhaps it is the influence of ''Lord Rain'', perhaps it is the ''lack'' of influence of the ''[[Yaw'nagrah\|Green Mother]]''.

	While there are plenty of examples of odd plants and flowers across the Empire, the enchantment has also promoted the growth of all kinds of natural plants. It also means that herds of animals across the Empire, both domesticated and wild, will grow significantly in the coming months. This bodes well for those [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] returning to [[Sermersuaq]], and for the proposed [[Write_the_lines#Hunt_of_the_North\|Hunt of the North]]. It also bodes well for the [[Shepherd of the Great Herd]], and for those [[Imperial Orcs]] following their example and raising their own herds in [[Skarsind]] (further details of which can be found in the [[granaries and herds]] wind of fortune).		While there are plenty of examples of odd plants and flowers across the Empire, the enchantment has also promoted the growth of all kinds of natural plants. It also means that herds of animals across the Empire, both domesticated and wild, will grow significantly in the coming months. This bodes well for those [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] returning to [[Sermersuaq]], and for the proposed [[Write_the_lines#Hunt_of_the_North\|Hunt of the North]]. It also bodes well for the [[Shepherd of the Great Herd]], and for those [[Imperial Orcs]] following their example and raising their own herds in [[Skarsind]] (further details of which can be found in the [[granaries and herds]] wind of fortune).

	===Field and Forest===		===Field and Forest===
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	The Navarr '''Enfys Larksong''' raised these concerns in the Navarr national assembly. Their [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_55\|judgement]] calls for “''Imperial citizens who choose to cultivate this fruit to not keep such a decision a secret''.” A number of other Navarr agree, and point out that this is not the first time that plants originating from the vallorn have been cultivated in the Empire; in [[Lonely, dark and deep\|Summer 379YE]] for example. It might not be a bad idea to keep track of ''them'' as well. There are two straightforward ways a list of forests cultivating ''chaos fruit'', and farms where plants touched by the vallorn are grown.		The Navarr '''Enfys Larksong''' raised these concerns in the Navarr national assembly. Their [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_55\|judgement]] calls for “''Imperial citizens who choose to cultivate this fruit to not keep such a decision a secret''.” A number of other Navarr agree, and point out that this is not the first time that plants originating from the vallorn have been cultivated in the Empire; in [[Lonely, dark and deep\|Summer 379YE]] for example. It might not be a bad idea to keep track of ''them'' as well. There are two straightforward ways a list of forests cultivating ''chaos fruit'', and farms where plants touched by the vallorn are grown.

	First, a [[Cardinal]] could instruct the [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] to look into this situation, and create a list. Depending on the wording of the [[statement of principle]], the list might be made public or might be shared only with the Cardinal. This latter situation makes some Navarr uneasy – surely the point of Enfys' statement is that it is important for ''everyone'' to know where these potential threats might be?		First, a [[Cardinal]] could instruct the [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] to look into this situation, and create a list. Depending on the wording of the [[statement of principle]], the list might be made public or might be shared only with the Cardinal. This latter situation makes some Navarr uneasy – surely the point of Enfys' statement is that it is important for ''everyone'' to know where these potential threats might be?

	Alternatively, the Navarr national assembly might raise the following Mandate.		Alternatively, the Navarr national assembly might raise the following Mandate.
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	There is also an opportunity for the Highborn assembly to assist here. The [[Grey Pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] also walk the trods, and they have an interest in both opposing the vallorn and in [[The_bones_of_what_you_believe#We_Will_All_Be_There_Tomorrow\|working with the Navarr]]. They can also raise a mandate.		There is also an opportunity for the Highborn assembly to assist here. The [[Grey Pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] also walk the trods, and they have an interest in both opposing the vallorn and in [[The_bones_of_what_you_believe#We_Will_All_Be_There_Tomorrow\|working with the Navarr]]. They can also raise a mandate.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The fruits of the vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even though they are also a useful resource. ~~Vigilant~~ guides us, and so we send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.\|assembly=Highguard National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The fruits of the vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even though they are also a useful resource. Vigilance guides us, and so we send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.\|assembly=Highguard National Assembly}}

	If this mandate is enacted by itself, it will provide the same list of forests where chaos fruit are being cultivated that the Navarr would have received. If ''both'' mandates are enacted however, then both characters receive the list, and it will also include details of farms and forests where [[Strange harvest\|vis-producing vallorn plants]] are cultivated in Casinea, Astolat, and Semmerholm.		If this mandate is enacted by itself, it will provide the same list of forests where chaos fruit are being cultivated that the Navarr would have received. If ''both'' mandates are enacted however, then both characters receive the list, and it will also include details of farms and forests where [[Strange harvest\|vis-producing vallorn plants]] are cultivated in Casinea, Astolat, and Semmerholm.
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	Not all of the effects of the Hallow of the Green World are welcome, however. With wild energy surging across the Empire, and running wild along the trods, another resonance of Spring magic has come to the fore: the resonance of [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]]. The Spring realm has little patience for mortal artifice. Weather and plants naturally pick away at structures around them, and if left to their own devices will tear any building or road apart. The spring magic has greatly speeded this process across the Imperial heartlands. In most places it is simply a matter of being a little more vigilant, of cutting back a few more weeds, or trimming the ivy a little more than might normally be needed. In other places though, there is extensive damage. Particularly to the Empire's roads.		Not all of the effects of the Hallow of the Green World are welcome, however. With wild energy surging across the Empire, and running wild along the trods, another resonance of Spring magic has come to the fore: the resonance of [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]]. The Spring realm has little patience for mortal artifice. Weather and plants naturally pick away at structures around them, and if left to their own devices will tear any building or road apart. The spring magic has greatly speeded this process across the Imperial heartlands. In most places it is simply a matter of being a little more vigilant, of cutting back a few more weeds, or trimming the ivy a little more than might normally be needed. In other places though, there is extensive damage. Particularly to the Empire's roads.

	The [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] of the late '''Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar''' bear the brunt of the damage, but the [[Segura#Sunset_Roads\|~~Sunest~~ roads in Segura]] and [[Madruga#South-West_Roads\|Madruga]] also suffer from the Spring magic. All roads worsen with age, but the ruinous impact of the Spring magic seems to have caused three decades worth of additional wear and tear over the course of three months.		The [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] of the late '''Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar''' bear the brunt of the damage, but the [[Segura#Sunset_Roads\|Sunset roads in Segura]] and [[Madruga#South-West_Roads\|Madruga]] also suffer from the Spring magic. All roads worsen with age, but the ruinous impact of the Spring magic seems to have caused three decades worth of additional wear and tear over the course of three months.

	The [[Construct White Roads\|White ~~roads~~]] in Highguard – the granite roads connecting [[Bastion]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Reikos]] – seem to have sustained less damage most likely because they have only recently been completed but even they are showing some signs of erosion in wilder places. The [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|~~iron~~ Roads]] of Varushka, which have also just been completed, seem to have been left alone by the Spring magic. The Varushkan builders nod soberly, and point out that their roads are ''protected''. The [[Kallavesa#The_Pilgrim.27s_Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] in Kallavesa also seem to have been less effected, but the construction there is very different to the bold roads of white granite that crisscross the Empire. The mystics and priests who dwell in Kallavesa already have to spend a little time making sure the paths remain clear of marsh growth. The last season has been very challenging indeed but they have persevered.		The [[Construct White Roads\|White Roads]] in Highguard – the granite roads connecting [[Bastion]], [[Necropolis]], and [[Reikos]] – seem to have sustained less damage most likely because they have only recently been completed but even they are showing some signs of erosion in wilder places. The [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads]] of Varushka, which have also just been completed, seem to have been left alone by the Spring magic. The Varushkan builders nod soberly, and point out that their roads are ''protected''. The [[Kallavesa#The_Pilgrim.27s_Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] in Kallavesa also seem to have been less effected, but the construction there is very different to the bold roads of white granite that crisscross the Empire. The mystics and priests who dwell in Kallavesa already have to spend a little time making sure the paths remain clear of marsh growth. The last season has been very challenging indeed but they have persevered.

	The roads that have been damaged are becoming overgrown with vegetation, washed away by streams and rivers, reclaimed by the wilderness through which they pass. Something needs to be done.		The roads that have been damaged are becoming overgrown with vegetation, washed away by streams and rivers, reclaimed by the wilderness through which they pass. Something needs to be done.