Crow on the cradle - Revision history

Twiggy at 01:50, 22 January 2026

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	==Significance==		==Significance==
	The Varushkan followers of the Charnel Lord represent several vales in Branoc, Crowslook and eastern [[Karsk#Nitrost\|Nitrost]]. These could either form the core of a new Varushkan army or they could be used to expand an existing Varushkan army to make it [[~~Imperial_army~~#Large_Armies\|large]].		The Varushkan followers of the Charnel Lord represent several vales in Branoc, Crowslook and eastern [[Karsk#Nitrost\|Nitrost]]. These could either form the core of a new Varushkan army or they could be used to expand an existing Varushkan army to make it [[Army#Large_Armies\|large]].

	This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[Army]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.		This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[Army]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.
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	===Supply===		===Supply===
	Sadly, the long years of war have wrought untold damage to the infrastructure of Karsk. Near constant casting of [[Rivers of Life]] means that the [[Varushkan_Roads\|road]] network that connects the vales of Karsk is ruined. As a result of the devastation, the Varushkans are not currently able to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces\|support]] a third army. After two years, the industrious Varushkans will likely repair enough of the roads to be able to support a third army if nothing else changes, but there is an opportunity to improve the situation immediately.		Sadly, the long years of war have wrought untold damage to the infrastructure of Karsk. Near constant casting of [[Rivers of Life]] means that the [[Varushkan_Roads\|road]] network that connects the vales of Karsk is ruined. As a result of the devastation, the Varushkans are not currently able to [[Army#Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces\|support]] a third army. After two years, the industrious Varushkans will likely repair enough of the roads to be able to support a third army if nothing else changes, but there is an opportunity to improve the situation immediately.

	A Senate motion to rebuild all the damaged roads would be a [[great work]] that requires 80 wains of White Granite and 20 Thrones, but would be complete within two seasons. Once complete it would allow the Varushkans to support a third army, but it would also provide a valuable additional benefit. The improved travel would cause a permanent increase in the productivity of mines and forests. In total they would produce 100 additional ingots each season spread through the [[mine]] and [[forest]] [[resource#personal resources\|resources]] of the [[territory]].		A Senate motion to rebuild all the damaged roads would be a [[great work]] that requires 80 wains of White Granite and 20 Thrones, but would be complete within two seasons. Once complete it would allow the Varushkans to support a third army, but it would also provide a valuable additional benefit. The improved travel would cause a permanent increase in the productivity of mines and forests. In total they would produce 100 additional ingots each season spread through the [[mine]] and [[forest]] [[resource#personal resources\|resources]] of the [[territory]].

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

2026-01-16T09:42:33Z

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

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	The Varushkan followers of the Charnel Lord represent several vales in Branoc, Crowslook and eastern [[Karsk#Nitrost\|Nitrost]]. These could either form the core of a new Varushkan army or they could be used to expand an existing Varushkan army to make it [[Imperial_army#Large_Armies\|large]].		The Varushkan followers of the Charnel Lord represent several vales in Branoc, Crowslook and eastern [[Karsk#Nitrost\|Nitrost]]. These could either form the core of a new Varushkan army or they could be used to expand an existing Varushkan army to make it [[Imperial_army#Large_Armies\|large]].

	This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[~~Imperial army~~]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.		This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[Army]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.
	===Armies===		===Armies===
	Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.		Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.

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

2026-01-15T12:40:07Z

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

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	This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[Imperial army]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.		This opportunity to incorporate the warriors of the Charnel Lord into an [[Imperial army]] will be available until Summer Solstice 380YE, otherwise the warriors are likely to disperse back to their homes. This opportunity might well be removed if open war with the Thule erupts again before a decision is made.
	===Armies===		===Armies===
	Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.		Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.

	Alternatively, by working with the miners of Moresvah, the Varushkans could use this core of vicious killers to reinstate the Iron Helm army. The legacy of this cruel army is particularly strong in Karsk . It would require 160 wains of mithril and 40 Thrones, and take a year, but at the end of that time the cruel banner of the Iron Helms would be raised again in Karsk. However at present, the Varushkans cannot support an additional army.		Alternatively, by working with the miners of Moresvah, the Varushkans could use this core of vicious killers to reinstate the Iron Helm army. The legacy of this cruel army is particularly strong in Karsk . It would require 160 wains of mithril and 40 Thrones, and take a year, but at the end of that time the cruel banner of the Iron Helms would be raised again in Karsk. However at present, the Varushkans cannot support an additional army.

Twiggy at 15:26, 21 September 2025

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	Vaclav bowed low, a catch at his throat and his eyes blurred with tears at the terrible hunger in his lord's voice - and the terrible, terrible love that lay there too.		Vaclav bowed low, a catch at his throat and his eyes blurred with tears at the terrible hunger in his lord's voice - and the terrible, terrible love that lay there too.

	He pulled his cloak around him again as he stepped through the archway and began the long climb up the spiral stairs. At each turn, he touched his fingers to his lips, and touched the skulls of those who had gone before him, nestled in their earthen alcoves. His father. His ~~grandather~~. His great-grandmother. Back and back through the generations.		He pulled his cloak around him again as he stepped through the archway and began the long climb up the spiral stairs. At each turn, he touched his fingers to his lips, and touched the skulls of those who had gone before him, nestled in their earthen alcoves. His father. His grandfather. His great-grandmother. Back and back through the generations.

	One day soon that he would join them, and in time watch his daughter, his ~~grandon~~, the blood of his blood, descend the dark stairs to commune with the Lord of the Broken Hill, in the darkness, in the silence of centuries, until long after his bones were dust and his name forgotten.</ic>		One day soon that he would join them, and in time watch his daughter, his grandson, the blood of his blood, descend the dark stairs to commune with the Lord of the Broken Hill, in the darkness, in the silence of centuries, until long after his bones were dust and his name forgotten.</ic>

	==Overview==		==Overview==

Thespaceinvader: /* Armies */

2025-05-09T16:03:07Z

Armies

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	Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[Imperial Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.		Enlarging an existing Varushkan army with the assistance of the two insular natives of Karsk would require a motion of the [[Imperial Senate]], and would cost 125 wains of mithril. It would take six months, during which time the target army would still be able to move and submit orders normally. At the end of that time, the army would become a large army with all the standard benefits, and with the increased upkeep.

	Alternatively, by working ~~the~~ the miners of Moresvah, the Varushkans could use this core of vicious killers to reinstate the Iron Helm army. The legacy of this cruel army is particularly strong in Karsk . It would require 160 wains of mithril and 40 Thrones, and take a year, but at the end of that time the cruel banner of the Iron Helms would be raised again in Karsk. However at present, the Varushkans cannot support an additional army.		Alternatively, by working with the miners of Moresvah, the Varushkans could use this core of vicious killers to reinstate the Iron Helm army. The legacy of this cruel army is particularly strong in Karsk . It would require 160 wains of mithril and 40 Thrones, and take a year, but at the end of that time the cruel banner of the Iron Helms would be raised again in Karsk. However at present, the Varushkans cannot support an additional army.

	===Supply===		===Supply===

Dre at 21:27, 6 May 2025

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	The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.		The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.

	One thing he has reminded them of is that, until the reign of [[Empress Mariika]], the scions of these families ~~lead~~ the army of the Iron ~~Helm~~ into battle, serving as [[general]] as often as not. When the cunning Empress disbanded their army, they swore a mighty oath that one day they would see the black banner of the [[Army qualities#Cruel\|cruel]] army raised again. Perhaps the time has come to make good on that oath ... working with the surviving followers of the Charnel Lord they could certainly realise that dream ... provided the rest of Varushka were prepared to help them.		One thing he has reminded them of is that, until the reign of [[Empress Mariika]], the scions of these families led the army of the Iron Helms into battle, serving as [[general]] as often as not. When the cunning Empress disbanded their army, they swore a mighty oath that one day they would see the black banner of the [[Army qualities#Cruel\|cruel]] army raised again. Perhaps the time has come to make good on that oath... working with the surviving followers of the Charnel Lord they could certainly realise that dream... provided the rest of Varushka were prepared to help them.

	==Significance==		==Significance==

Rafferty at 15:06, 3 November 2019

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	<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.		<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.

Rafferty at 14:56, 1 November 2018

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	<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.		<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.

Rafferty at 10:13, 1 November 2018

2018-11-01T10:13:57Z

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			[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Autumn Equinox 379YE]]
	<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.		<ic>Vaclav descended the spiral stairs in silence. Now and again he would reach out and touch two fingers to his lips, and then touch one of the skulls cemented into the wall. He paused at the bottom, and settled the long cloak of black feathers round his shoulders, adjusted his dragonbone mask, and stepped through the crude archway into the barrow proper.

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	('''OOC:''' The cost to recreate the Iron Helms has been reduced to bring it into line with recent [[Wiki_Updates#Raising_an_Army\|updates]].)		('''OOC:''' The cost to recreate the Iron Helms has been reduced to bring it into line with recent [[Wiki_Updates#Raising_an_Army\|updates]].)

	~~[[Category:History]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:379YE]]~~

Rafferty: Krevasty -> Krevsaty

2017-11-13T17:24:57Z

Krevasty -> Krevsaty

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	Since the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE, an independent military force has operated out of the [[Karsk#Broken Hill\|Broken Hill]], in [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]]. Composed primarily of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] warriors apparently supported by a powerful [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the '''Charnel Lord''', the force was supplemented by some [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]], and even a number of [[orc]] bandits. The army changed sides at least once during the war on the command of its aberrant overlord, but despite this treachery eventually came to fully support the Varushkan defenders.		Since the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE, an independent military force has operated out of the [[Karsk#Broken Hill\|Broken Hill]], in [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]]. Composed primarily of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] warriors apparently supported by a powerful [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the '''Charnel Lord''', the force was supplemented by some [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]], and even a number of [[orc]] bandits. The army changed sides at least once during the war on the command of its aberrant overlord, but despite this treachery eventually came to fully support the Varushkan defenders.

	Now, it appears that there is peace with the Thule - at least in the short term. The barbarian orcs have withdrawn from Branoc, and from [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]], to cold [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|~~Krevasty~~]]. The Charnel Lord obviously considers the invasion over ... and has instructed his agents to approach the Varushkan people with an offer.		Now, it appears that there is peace with the Thule - at least in the short term. The barbarian orcs have withdrawn from Branoc, and from [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]], to cold [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]]. The Charnel Lord obviously considers the invasion over ... and has instructed his agents to approach the Varushkan people with an offer.

	The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.		The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.

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	Since the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE, an independent military force has operated out of the [[Karsk#Broken Hill\|Broken Hill]], in [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]]. Composed primarily of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] warriors apparently supported by a powerful [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the '''Charnel Lord''', the force was supplemented by some [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]], and even a number of [[orc]] bandits. The army changed sides at least once during the war on the command of its aberrant overlord, but despite this treachery eventually came to fully support the Varushkan defenders.		Since the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE, an independent military force has operated out of the [[Karsk#Broken Hill\|Broken Hill]], in [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]]. Composed primarily of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] warriors apparently supported by a powerful [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the '''Charnel Lord''', the force was supplemented by some [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]], and even a number of [[orc]] bandits. The army changed sides at least once during the war on the command of its aberrant overlord, but despite this treachery eventually came to fully support the Varushkan defenders.

	Now, it appears that there is peace with the Thule - at least in the short term. The barbarian orcs have withdrawn from Branoc, and from [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]], to cold [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|~~Krevasty~~]]. The Charnel Lord obviously considers the invasion over ... and has instructed his agents to approach the Varushkan people with an offer.		Now, it appears that there is peace with the Thule - at least in the short term. The barbarian orcs have withdrawn from Branoc, and from [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]], to cold [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]]. The Charnel Lord obviously considers the invasion over ... and has instructed his agents to approach the Varushkan people with an offer.

	The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.		The Charnel Lord knows that it is time to sleep once again - to fall into the restless slumber in which he sleeps away the years between wars in Karsk. While still a presence within the Broken Hill, he will not be in a position to completely protect his chosen people ... and he wishes the Varushkans to take over this role. "His" people are still Varushkan - albeit estranged cousins to the rest of the population of Karsk. He has also sent his messengers to the Malinov, the Sloev and the Pravin of [[Karsk#Moresvah\|Moresvah]] and called in certain old favours, to gain the assistance of the notoriously insular old families in protecting the soil of Varushka.