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	As such, from the point where the Senate commissioned the Tower of the Manticore, until project were completed, lapsed, or the commission was abrogated, an upkeep of 5 Thrones each season would be applied to the Senate. This would pay for mercenaries and sell-swords to protect the construction project from the dangers of the Echofell.		As such, from the point where the Senate commissioned the Tower of the Manticore, until project were completed, lapsed, or the commission was abrogated, an upkeep of 5 Thrones each season would be applied to the Senate. This would pay for mercenaries and sell-swords to protect the construction project from the dangers of the Echofell.

	Alternatively, if an [[~~Imperial army~~]] were stationed in Ossium on a [[Army_orders#Defending\|defending order]] other than [[Army_orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]], and given explicit orders to defend the construction site, the Senate would not be required to spend any money that season.		Alternatively, if an [[Army]] were stationed in Ossium on a [[Army_orders#Defending\|defending order]] other than [[Army_orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]], and given explicit orders to defend the construction site, the Senate would not be required to spend any money that season.

	====The Dawnish Contingent====		====The Dawnish Contingent====

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	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Under threat.png\|align=left\|caption=The [[Druj]] threaten to return to [[Ossium]] at any moment, with three of the seven regions at risk from a surprise attack by the [[orc\|orcs]] of [[the Mallum]].\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Under threat.png\|align=left\|caption=The [[Druj]] threaten to return to [[Ossium]] at any moment, with three of the seven regions at risk from a surprise attack by the [[orc\|orcs]] of [[the Mallum]].\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Spring Equinox, the [[Senator]] for [[Ossium]], '''Vesna Borkovna''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise an opportunity to remove the under threat quality from Echofell and the Drownbark Forest in Ossium''" The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Improving_Ossium\|agreed]] to do so, but no specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to take charge of the project.		During the Spring Equinox, the [[Senator]] for [[Ossium]], '''Vesna Borkovna''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise an opportunity to remove the under threat quality from Echofell and the Drownbark Forest in Ossium''" The [[Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Improving_Ossium\|agreed]] to do so, but no specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to take charge of the project.

	Three regions of Ossium are "[[Ossium#Under-threat\|under-threat]]" by Druj insurgents and guerrillas. Despite the best efforts of the Empire, the orcs of [[the Mallum]] maintain a presence in the regions of Echofell, Drownbark Forest and the [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]]. The latter [[Territory#Regions\|region]] is under the control of the [[Thule]], having been [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|conceded]] to the northern [[orc\|orcs]] as part of the [[Ratify treaty with Thule Winter 383YE\|Winter treaty]] that secured their military aid in [[Sermersuaq]]. Presumably the Thule are discussing their own plans for rooting out the Druj presence in the northern woods; there is some speculation it might be connected to the "temple" of the [[Arhallogen\|Spider King]] buried in its depths.		Three regions of Ossium are "[[Ossium#Under-threat\|under-threat]]" by Druj insurgents and guerrillas. Despite the best efforts of the Empire, the orcs of [[the Mallum]] maintain a presence in the regions of Echofell, Drownbark Forest and the [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]]. The latter [[Territory#Regions\|region]] is under the control of the [[Thule]], having been [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|conceded]] to the northern [[orc\|orcs]] as part of the [[Ratify treaty with Thule Winter 383YE\|Winter treaty]] that secured their military aid in [[Sermersuaq]]. Presumably the Thule are discussing their own plans for rooting out the Druj presence in the northern woods; there is some speculation it might be connected to the "temple" of the [[Arhallogen\|Spider King]] buried in its depths.
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	Naomi is quick to lay out what is by far the most obvious way to resolve the problem. The reason the regions of eastern Ossium are threatened by the Druj is that they directly border [[the Mallum]]. Take away the border, take away the problem.		Naomi is quick to lay out what is by far the most obvious way to resolve the problem. The reason the regions of eastern Ossium are threatened by the Druj is that they directly border [[the Mallum]]. Take away the border, take away the problem.

	If the Empire invades the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with sufficient force to capture one or more neighbouring regions then the problem would be resolved. It would be impossible for the Druj to infiltrate Ossium from Ulnak if they needed to bring their armies through Imperial controlled regions in that territory. Moreover, it wouldn't be a temporary fix - any Druj partisans in Ossium who are cut-off would have to flee to Druj lands or risk being completely surrounded. Any that tried to remain could be mopped up relatively easily. The main problem is that such a force would be invading "blind". Despite the [[the Mallum\|information provided]] by the [[Great Forest Orcs]], and that gathered by the brief [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|foray into the Forest of Ulnak]] a few years ago, the Empire has no idea how many regions might need to be conquered to secure the entire border. A [[spy network]] could be used to get an idea of the scale of the task, but that is a matter for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] or the [[Imperial Spymaster]].		If the Empire invades the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with sufficient force to capture one or more neighbouring regions then the problem would be resolved. It would be impossible for the Druj to infiltrate Ossium from Ulnak if they needed to bring their armies through Imperial controlled regions in that territory. Moreover, it wouldn't be a temporary fix - any Druj partisans in Ossium who are cut-off would have to flee to Druj lands or risk being completely surrounded. Any that tried to remain could be mopped up relatively easily. The main problem is that such a force would be invading "blind". Despite the [[the Mallum\|information provided]] by the [[Great Forest Orcs]], and that gathered by the brief [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|foray into the Forest of Ulnak]] a few years ago, the Empire has no idea how many regions might need to be conquered to secure the entire border. A [[spy network]] could be used to get an idea of the scale of the task, but that is a matter for the [[Senate]] or the [[Imperial Spymaster]].

	Any invasion of the Forest of Ulnak would be a matter for the [[Military Council]], and Naomi leaves the required diplomacy to the people of Varushka. She is aware that both ''Fania Vessely-Vanek'' and her predecessor as [[Ambassador to Otkodov\|Ambassador]] ''Yevgeni'' have discussed this matter with the Thule, who would surely also benefit from the eastern borders of Ossium being secured. Given the presence of an immense [[fortification]] somewhere in the territory, any invasion would be no "easy solution" - but it would work. Any region in Ossium that ceased to border a Druj controlled region in the Ulnak would permanently cease to be under threat.		Any invasion of the Forest of Ulnak would be a matter for the [[Military Council]], and Naomi leaves the required diplomacy to the people of Varushka. She is aware that both ''Fania Vessely-Vanek'' and her predecessor as [[Ambassador to Otkodov\|Ambassador]] ''Yevgeni'' have discussed this matter with the Thule, who would surely also benefit from the eastern borders of Ossium being secured. Given the presence of an immense [[fortification]] somewhere in the territory, any invasion would be no "easy solution" - but it would work. Any region in Ossium that ceased to border a Druj controlled region in the Ulnak would permanently cease to be under threat.

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	If the Empire invades the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with sufficient force to capture one or more neighbouring regions then the problem would be resolved. It would be impossible for the Druj to infiltrate Ossium from Ulnak if they needed to bring their armies through Imperial controlled regions in that territory. Moreover, it wouldn't be a temporary fix - any Druj partisans in Ossium who are cut-off would have to flee to Druj lands or risk being completely surrounded. Any that tried to remain could be mopped up relatively easily. The main problem is that such a force would be invading "blind". Despite the [[the Mallum\|information provided]] by the [[Great Forest Orcs]], and that gathered by the brief [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|foray into the Forest of Ulnak]] a few years ago, the Empire has no idea how many regions might need to be conquered to secure the entire border. A [[spy network]] could be used to get an idea of the scale of the task, but that is a matter for the [[Imperial Senate]] or the [[Imperial Spymaster]].		If the Empire invades the [[Forest of Ulnak]] with sufficient force to capture one or more neighbouring regions then the problem would be resolved. It would be impossible for the Druj to infiltrate Ossium from Ulnak if they needed to bring their armies through Imperial controlled regions in that territory. Moreover, it wouldn't be a temporary fix - any Druj partisans in Ossium who are cut-off would have to flee to Druj lands or risk being completely surrounded. Any that tried to remain could be mopped up relatively easily. The main problem is that such a force would be invading "blind". Despite the [[the Mallum\|information provided]] by the [[Great Forest Orcs]], and that gathered by the brief [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|foray into the Forest of Ulnak]] a few years ago, the Empire has no idea how many regions might need to be conquered to secure the entire border. A [[spy network]] could be used to get an idea of the scale of the task, but that is a matter for the [[Imperial Senate]] or the [[Imperial Spymaster]].

	Any invasion of the Forest of Ulnak would be a matter for the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]], and Naomi leaves the required diplomacy to the people of Varushka. She is aware that both ''Fania Vessely-Vanek'' and her predecessor as [[Ambassador to Otkodov\|Ambassador]] ''Yevgeni'' have discussed this matter with the Thule, who would surely also benefit from the eastern borders of Ossium being secured. Given the presence of an immense [[fortification]] somewhere in the territory, any invasion would be no "easy solution" - but it would work. Any region in Ossium that ceased to border a Druj controlled region in the Ulnak would permanently cease to be under threat.		Any invasion of the Forest of Ulnak would be a matter for the [[Military Council]], and Naomi leaves the required diplomacy to the people of Varushka. She is aware that both ''Fania Vessely-Vanek'' and her predecessor as [[Ambassador to Otkodov\|Ambassador]] ''Yevgeni'' have discussed this matter with the Thule, who would surely also benefit from the eastern borders of Ossium being secured. Given the presence of an immense [[fortification]] somewhere in the territory, any invasion would be no "easy solution" - but it would work. Any region in Ossium that ceased to border a Druj controlled region in the Ulnak would permanently cease to be under threat.

	==Securing Echofell==		==Securing Echofell==

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	==Take the Fight to the Druj==		==Take the Fight to the Druj==
	* '''The root of the problem is the border with the Forest of Ulnak'''		* '''The root of the problem is the border with the Forest of Ulnak'''
	* '''If the Forest of Ulnak were ~~succesfully~~ invaded the under threat quality would be permanently removed'''		* '''If the Forest of Ulnak were successfully invaded the under threat quality would be permanently removed'''
	Naomi is quick to lay out what is by far the most obvious way to resolve the problem. The reason the regions of eastern Ossium are threatened by the Druj is that they directly border [[the Mallum]]. Take away the border, take away the problem.		Naomi is quick to lay out what is by far the most obvious way to resolve the problem. The reason the regions of eastern Ossium are threatened by the Druj is that they directly border [[the Mallum]]. Take away the border, take away the problem.

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	They could also be a nuisance for the Empire. There aren't enough Dreamers to form an army, they could never muster that kind of strength. But there would be enough of them to seize the region if they were minded to do it. At that point, given how well they know the area, it would require an Imperial army to dislodge them.		They could also be a nuisance for the Empire. There aren't enough Dreamers to form an army, they could never muster that kind of strength. But there would be enough of them to seize the region if they were minded to do it. At that point, given how well they know the area, it would require an Imperial army to dislodge them.

	Since the Empire is not at war with the Dreamers, it is not technically illegal to arm them. However if relations with the Dreamers sour and the Empire ends up fighting them, then they will use those weapons to kill Imperial citizens. As a result, those in a position to do so have asked ~~the~~ the Imperial Senate to pass a motion authorising the supply of weapons and armour to the Dreamers. That way the decision can be taken by those best placed to assess the risks.		Since the Empire is not at war with the Dreamers, it is not technically illegal to arm them. However if relations with the Dreamers sour and the Empire ends up fighting them, then they will use those weapons to kill Imperial citizens. As a result, those in a position to do so have asked the Imperial Senate to pass a motion authorising the supply of weapons and armour to the Dreamers. That way the decision can be taken by those best placed to assess the risks.

	If the Imperial Senate pass a motion declaring it is acceptable to arm the Dreamers and either Varushka or Highborn chose to arm them then the region would no longer be under threat. The mandates can be passed at any time before the end of the Autumn equinox, but they will not have any effect unless or until the Imperial Senate takes responsibility for the decision to arm the Dreamers.		If the Imperial Senate pass a motion declaring it is acceptable to arm the Dreamers and either Varushka or Highborn chose to arm them then the region would no longer be under threat. The mandates can be passed at any time before the end of the Autumn equinox, but they will not have any effect unless or until the Imperial Senate takes responsibility for the decision to arm the Dreamers.

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	The original fortification has since been destroyed by the Druj, so the drawings created by the Lise are no longer valid, however the skilful architect is prepared to make one final stab at the problem. She reworks her plans to create a vision for a new Tower of the Manticore that would be better situated to push out the Druj infiltrators skulking through the Echofell. The cost to construct this new tower is 80 wains of white granite, 40 wains of weirwood, and 15 thrones, and would take one year to complete. It would create a special rank one [[fortification]] in Ossium, one inspired by Druj techniques to increase all casualties it dealt during a battle by half. It would also remove the ''under-threat'' quality from the Echofell. In addition, it would once again make the option to ''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods'' available to [[military unit\|military units]] keen to explore the unknown lands that lie outside the Empire's north-western borders.		The original fortification has since been destroyed by the Druj, so the drawings created by the Lise are no longer valid, however the skilful architect is prepared to make one final stab at the problem. She reworks her plans to create a vision for a new Tower of the Manticore that would be better situated to push out the Druj infiltrators skulking through the Echofell. The cost to construct this new tower is 80 wains of white granite, 40 wains of weirwood, and 15 thrones, and would take one year to complete. It would create a special rank one [[fortification]] in Ossium, one inspired by Druj techniques to increase all casualties it dealt during a battle by half. It would also remove the ''under-threat'' quality from the Echofell. In addition, it would once again make the option to ''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods'' available to [[military unit\|military units]] keen to explore the unknown lands that lie outside the Empire's north-western borders.

	This is a limited opportunity; it is ''only'' available until the end of ~~the~~ the Autumn Equinox. If the Tower is not commissioned, the passionate Lise has said she cannot endure further disappointment and will burn her notes and turn her back on Ossium for the foreseeable future.		This is a limited opportunity; it is ''only'' available until the end of the Autumn Equinox. If the Tower is not commissioned, the passionate Lise has said she cannot endure further disappointment and will burn her notes and turn her back on Ossium for the foreseeable future.

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	However, until the Tower were completed, abandoned, or abrogated, no [[statement of principle]] that sought to move the glory-hunters of Dawn to undertake a similar action would result in a mandate.		However, until the Tower were completed, abandoned, or abrogated, no [[statement of principle]] that sought to move the glory-hunters of Dawn to undertake a similar action would result in a mandate.

	===Reservation of Benefits===		===Reservation of Benefits===
	* '''There are two factions who live in or near the Echofell who might be persuaded to take charge of the situation'''		* '''There are two factions who live in or near the Echofell who might be persuaded to take charge of the situation'''

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	<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><box>'''Adventures in Ossium'''<br>These adventures are available to military units in Ossium. In each case the listed rewards are for a standard military unit; one that is enchanted or upgraded receives proportionately more.<br><br>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: right;"><box>'''Adventures in Ossium'''<br>These adventures are available to military units in Ossium. In each case the listed rewards are for a standard military unit; one that is enchanted or upgraded receives proportionately more.<br><br>

	'''Secure the Echofell''': This [[~~adventure~~]] can be found on the independent action dropdown, and is available only to Dawnish characters, for as long as work proceeds on the Tower of the Manticore. A standard military unit will receive payment of 90 rings, and 5 random measures of forest materials, as a combination of payments from Varushkan employers and loot seized from the defeated Druj encampments.		'''Secure the Echofell''': This [[venture]] can be found on the independent action dropdown, and is available only to Dawnish characters, for as long as work proceeds on the Tower of the Manticore. A standard military unit will receive payment of 90 rings, and 5 random measures of forest materials, as a combination of payments from Varushkan employers and loot seized from the defeated Druj encampments.

	'''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods''': This [[~~adventure~~]] can be found on the independent action dropdown. It can only be taken by Dawnish or Varushkan characters. A basic military unit will receive 6 random herbs and 8 random forest resources from battling orcs, exploring the deep woods, poking around old ruins, and seeking out opportunities for glory - or in the case of the Varushkans, opportunities to raid the barbarians.		'''Seek Glory in the Twisted Woods''': This [[venture]] can be found on the independent action dropdown. It can only be taken by Dawnish or Varushkan characters. A basic military unit will receive 6 random herbs and 8 random forest resources from battling orcs, exploring the deep woods, poking around old ruins, and seeking out opportunities for glory - or in the case of the Varushkans, opportunities to raid the barbarians.

	'''Train the Dreamers of the Dark Forest''': This [[~~adventure~~]] can be found on the independent action dropdown. It can only be taken by Varushkan or Highborn characters with a military unit if their national assembly passes the mandate. A basic military unit will receive 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.		'''Train the Dreamers of the Dark Forest''': This [[venture]] can be found on the independent action dropdown. It can only be taken by Varushkan or Highborn characters with a military unit if their national assembly passes the mandate. A basic military unit will receive 8 random herbs and 4 random forest resources from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.
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	If this mandate is enacted and the Tower of the Manticore is commissioned, then many knights-errant, questing knights and war witches of Dawn will make their way north to Ossium to help protect construction efforts there. There would be no need for additional effort from the Senate or the Military Council. It would also create a new adventure that would last until the Tower was completed called ''Secure the Echofell'', available to any Dawnish military unit that would provide money and forest resources to anyone who undertook it in the form of payment from Varushkan traders, and loot from fighting in the deep woods.		If this mandate is enacted and the Tower of the Manticore is commissioned, then many knights-errant, questing knights and war witches of Dawn will make their way north to Ossium to help protect construction efforts there. There would be no need for additional effort from the Senate or the Military Council. It would also create a new adventure that would last until the Tower was completed called ''Secure the Echofell'', available to any Dawnish military unit that would provide money and forest resources to anyone who undertook it in the form of payment from Varushkan traders, and loot from fighting in the deep woods.

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	===Reservation of Benefits===		===Reservation of Benefits===
	* '''There are two factions who live in or near the Echofell who might be persuaded to take charge of the situation'''		* '''There are two factions who live in or near the Echofell who might be persuaded to take charge of the situation'''
	The Varushkans are no strangers to the problems of deep woods, but they are much more experienced fighting [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] and [[Thule]] than the cunning and stealthy Druj. There are however other people living in or near the Echofell ~~who~~ as much reason to be concerned about the Druj hiding in the depths of the forest. Naomi has made contact with two groups who could be convinced to drive root the Druj out of Echofell, but in both cases the proposal comes with some very serious risks or costs.		The Varushkans are no strangers to the problems of deep woods, but they are much more experienced fighting [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] and [[Thule]] than the cunning and stealthy Druj. There are however other people living in or near the Echofell with as much reason to be concerned about the Druj hiding in the depths of the forest. Naomi has made contact with two groups who could be convinced to drive root the Druj out of Echofell, but in both cases the proposal comes with some very serious risks or costs.

	====The Dreamers of the Dark Forest====		====The Dreamers of the Dark Forest====

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	* '''Making the ritual permanent runs the risk of angering whichever eternal's power the ritual calls on'''		* '''Making the ritual permanent runs the risk of angering whichever eternal's power the ritual calls on'''
	* '''The Conclave could have the Dean of the Lyceum or the Order of the Unfettered Mind try to find out which eternal is backing which night rituals'''		* '''The Conclave could have the Dean of the Lyceum or the Order of the Unfettered Mind try to find out which eternal is backing which night rituals'''
	In theory it might be possible to fortify the Drownbark Forest in the traditional way, using white granite. The problem is that the region is exceptionally marshy, ~~and~~ making it a [[Commission#Marshes\|poor place]] to undertake any significant construction. Some parts of the region are dry and firm underfoot - you could raise a castle ~~here~~. But unsurprisingly those spots are furthest from the deep marshes, so a fortification wouldn't be enough by itself to drive the Druj out.		In theory it might be possible to fortify the Drownbark Forest in the traditional way, using white granite. The problem is that the region is exceptionally marshy, making it a [[Commission#Marshes\|poor place]] to undertake any significant construction. Some parts of the region are dry and firm underfoot - you could raise a castle there. But, unsurprisingly, those spots are furthest from the deep marshes, so a fortification wouldn't be enough by itself to drive the Druj out.

	What is needed to remove the threat of the Druj is a way to create a fortification in the marshes themselves. By good fortune, Imperial Lore includes a powerful ritual [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] that creates a fortification. Naomi has discussed the ritual with her colleague, the Varushkan cabalist, [[Appraisal#Lutomysla_Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]]. They have confirmed that the [[Night magic]] would work to suppress the effects of "under threat" for as long as the ritual was in place. The ritual would also be fully effective at defending the region and territory as normal if it were attacked, so it would be doubly effective.		What is needed to remove the threat of the Druj is a way to create a fortification in the marshes themselves. By good fortune, Imperial Lore includes a powerful ritual, [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]], that creates a fortification. Naomi has discussed the ritual with her colleague, the Varushkan cabalist, [[Appraisal#Lutomysla_Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]]. They have confirmed that the [[Night magic]] would work to suppress the effects of being "under threat" for as long as the ritual was in place. The ritual would also be fully effective at defending the region and territory as normal if it were attacked, so it would be doubly effective.

	Of course it's a powerful ritual, magnitude 100, which makes it expensive to cast, a minimum of 50 mana crystals are required. The effects would only last a single season, it could be cast each summit, but the Druj threat in the Drownbark Forest would only be neutralised for as long as the ritual was in place. However Lutomysla claims to have studied the marshes in Ossium and she believes that there are significant quantities of [[ilium]] buried beneath the mud and waters of the murky fens. The prognosticator has calculated that it would be possible to make the ritual permanent using only a third of the normal amount of ilium as a result.		Of course, it's a powerful ritual - magnitude 100 - which makes it expensive to cast: a minimum of 50 mana crystals are required. The effects would only last a single season; it could be cast each summit, but the Druj threat in the Drownbark Forest would only be neutralised for as long as the ritual was in place. However, Lutomysla claims to have studied the marshes in Ossium and she believes that there are significant quantities of [[ilium]] buried beneath the mud and waters of the murky fens. The prognosticator has calculated that it would be possible to make the ritual permanent using only a third of the normal amount of ilium as a result.

	Sadly that is still 100 rings of ilium, but it might be cheaper than using white granite and it ~~could~~ be quicker, since the entire work could be completed with a single ritual performed at Anvil. And the Empire would save money in the long run, since in this specific case the ritual would require no upkeep from the Imperial treasury.		Sadly, that is still 100 rings of ilium, but it might be cheaper than using white granite, and it would be quicker, since the entire work could be completed with a single ritual performed at Anvil. And the Empire would save money in the long run, since in this specific case the ritual would require no upkeep from the Imperial treasury.

	The other problem with this approach is that it risks angering whichever [[eternal]] the ritual calls on. Rituals that summon forces from another realm, soldiers or castles, require the assistance of an eternal. The things they summon always belong to ''someone'' who must agree to be bound by the terms of the ritual. Making a ritual like [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] permanent risks going beyond the details of what was originally agreed. Since it permanently robs the eternal of those forces, any magicians who attempt it would be wise to get permission first. It's not essential - you can ask for forgiveness rather than permission, but then you must pay the price of angering the eternal.		The other problem with this approach is that it risks angering whichever [[eternal]] the ritual calls on. Rituals that summon forces from another realm, soldiers or castles, require the assistance of an eternal. The things they summon always belong to ''someone'' who must agree to be bound by the terms of the ritual. Making a ritual like [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] permanent risks going beyond the details of what was originally agreed. Since it permanently robs the eternal of those forces, any magicians who attempt it would be wise to get permission first. It's not essential - you can ask for forgiveness rather than permission, but then you must pay the price of angering the eternal.

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	Of course it's a powerful ritual, magnitude 100, which makes it expensive to cast, a minimum of 50 mana crystals are required. The effects would only last a single season, it could be cast each summit, but the Druj threat in the Drownbark Forest would only be neutralised for as long as the ritual was in place. However Lutomysla claims to have studied the marshes in Ossium and she believes that there are significant quantities of [[ilium]] buried beneath the mud and waters of the murky fens. The prognosticator has calculated that it would be possible to make the ritual permanent using only a third of the normal amount of ilium as a result.		Of course it's a powerful ritual, magnitude 100, which makes it expensive to cast, a minimum of 50 mana crystals are required. The effects would only last a single season, it could be cast each summit, but the Druj threat in the Drownbark Forest would only be neutralised for as long as the ritual was in place. However Lutomysla claims to have studied the marshes in Ossium and she believes that there are significant quantities of [[ilium]] buried beneath the mud and waters of the murky fens. The prognosticator has calculated that it would be possible to make the ritual permanent using only a third of the normal amount of ilium as a result.

	Sadly that is still 100 rings of ilium, but it might be cheaper than using white granite and it could be quicker, since the entire work could be completed with a single ritual performed at Anvil. And the Empire would save money in the long run, since the ritual would require no upkeep from the Imperial treasury.		Sadly that is still 100 rings of ilium, but it might be cheaper than using white granite and it could be quicker, since the entire work could be completed with a single ritual performed at Anvil. And the Empire would save money in the long run, since in this specific case the ritual would require no upkeep from the Imperial treasury.

	The other problem with this approach is that it risks angering whichever [[eternal]] the ritual calls on. Rituals that summon forces from another realm, soldiers or castles, require the assistance of an eternal. The things they summon always belong to ''someone'' who must agree to be bound by the terms of the ritual. Making a ritual like [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] permanent risks going beyond the details of what was originally agreed. Since it permanently robs the eternal of those forces, any magicians who attempt it would be wise to get permission first. It's not essential - you can ask for forgiveness rather than permission, but then you must pay the price of angering the eternal.		The other problem with this approach is that it risks angering whichever [[eternal]] the ritual calls on. Rituals that summon forces from another realm, soldiers or castles, require the assistance of an eternal. The things they summon always belong to ''someone'' who must agree to be bound by the terms of the ritual. Making a ritual like [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] permanent risks going beyond the details of what was originally agreed. Since it permanently robs the eternal of those forces, any magicians who attempt it would be wise to get permission first. It's not essential - you can ask for forgiveness rather than permission, but then you must pay the price of angering the eternal.