Desolation of Yoorn - Revision history

Twiggy at 20:18, 14 March 2026

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	The effects of the curse are not restricted to the territory upon which it has been laid. It can have lingering effects on creatures who have spent a lot of time in the area, making conception more difficult if not impossible without magical assistance. The exact definition of "a lot of time" is very hard to determine and seems to vary by individuals. Those with [[briar]] [[lineage]] are anecdotally more resistant to this lingering effect, while those with [[naga]] lineage appear particularly vulnerable to it.		The effects of the curse are not restricted to the territory upon which it has been laid. It can have lingering effects on creatures who have spent a lot of time in the area, making conception more difficult if not impossible without magical assistance. The exact definition of "a lot of time" is very hard to determine and seems to vary by individuals. Those with [[briar]] [[lineage]] are anecdotally more resistant to this lingering effect, while those with [[naga]] lineage appear particularly vulnerable to it.

	The curse is not without its silver linings. ~~Vallorn~~ and vallornspawn in the target territory tend to become slothful and quiescent for the duration; they are not harmed, but they rarely expand beyond their borders unless provoked. Left to their own devices, the vallorn and its spawn will slumber fitfully, a danger only to those who venture within the bounds of the miasma - although as recent developments have demonstrated they can still be roused to fury by outsiders actively seeking to provoke their wrath.		The curse is not without its silver linings. vallorn and vallornspawn in the target territory tend to become slothful and quiescent for the duration; they are not harmed, but they rarely expand beyond their borders unless provoked. Left to their own devices, the vallorn and its spawn will slumber fitfully, a danger only to those who venture within the bounds of the miasma - although as recent developments have demonstrated they can still be roused to fury by outsiders actively seeking to provoke their wrath.

	Theoretically, the curse may also mean that the few children born or raised in the territory will be more likely to manifest the [[draughir]] lineage - a potential boon to people living in a territory where food will become increasingly scarce.		Theoretically, the curse may also mean that the few children born or raised in the territory will be more likely to manifest the [[draughir]] lineage - a potential boon to people living in a territory where food will become increasingly scarce.

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

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	At the moment, the impact of Wither the Seed in Liathaven is limited. Anyone with aspirations to make a life elsewhere has already left. Should Liathaven be reconquered, it would prove extremely difficult to persuade any Imperial citizens to move to the territory. As a consequence, it is likely Liathaven would remain a drain on the Imperial treasury at least until the curse had run its course.		At the moment, the impact of Wither the Seed in Liathaven is limited. Anyone with aspirations to make a life elsewhere has already left. Should Liathaven be reconquered, it would prove extremely difficult to persuade any Imperial citizens to move to the territory. As a consequence, it is likely Liathaven would remain a drain on the Imperial treasury at least until the curse had run its course.

	Furthermore, the curse and the lack of population together would combine to ensure that regardless of which nation Liathaven were assigned to, it would ''not'' increase their ability to support [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]].		Furthermore, the curse and the lack of population together would combine to ensure that regardless of which nation Liathaven were assigned to, it would ''not'' increase their ability to support [[Army\|armies]].
	===Leaving Liathaven===		===Leaving Liathaven===
	Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.		Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.

Thespaceinvader: /* The Bound King and the Ashen Prince */

2025-04-16T17:55:47Z

The Bound King and the Ashen Prince

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	* '''Unless the Jotun were able to stop them, this would turn the territory into an accursed wasteland'''		* '''Unless the Jotun were able to stop them, this would turn the territory into an accursed wasteland'''

	The fact that Liathaven is drowned in powerful Winter magic has not gone unnoticed by the sovereigns of the Winter realm. Two members of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] - the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Bound King]] and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] - have offered significant aid to the Navarr in recent years. Surut helped to fight the vallorn in Liathaven, while Tharim offered his cold assistance in Brocéliande. With the threat in the east subsiding for now, heralds of these two eternals have reached out ~~the~~ the vates of Navarr and made an unexpected offer.		The fact that Liathaven is drowned in powerful Winter magic has not gone unnoticed by the sovereigns of the Winter realm. Two members of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] - the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Bound King]] and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] - have offered significant aid to the Navarr in recent years. Surut helped to fight the vallorn in Liathaven, while Tharim offered his cold assistance in Brocéliande. With the threat in the east subsiding for now, heralds of these two eternals have reached out the vates of Navarr and made an unexpected offer.

	They propose that the Imperial Senate cede the regions they control in Liathaven to the Thrice-cursed Court. If they do so, the eternals will take control of them and unleash their uniquely malicious magics. Their influence will be confined to West Ranging and Westwood initially, but the Court are clear that they intend to spread their power across the territory if given the opportunity. If the Jotun are unable to stop them, which is likely given their weakness with magic, then by Spring Equinox 384YE they will have blasted and blighted Liathaven to the point where it will be uniquely hostile to ''any'' armed forces moving through it.		They propose that the Imperial Senate cede the regions they control in Liathaven to the Thrice-cursed Court. If they do so, the eternals will take control of them and unleash their uniquely malicious magics. Their influence will be confined to West Ranging and Westwood initially, but the Court are clear that they intend to spread their power across the territory if given the opportunity. If the Jotun are unable to stop them, which is likely given their weakness with magic, then by Spring Equinox 384YE they will have blasted and blighted Liathaven to the point where it will be uniquely hostile to ''any'' armed forces moving through it.

Emmanovi: sp

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	"They don't have to live here Gwilym! It is our home that is cursed, not theirs. Actions have consequences - we must face up to ours and act. If you and the other vates cannot take that curse down then we must take responsibility for that and ''leave''."		"They don't have to live here Gwilym! It is our home that is cursed, not theirs. Actions have consequences - we must face up to ours and act. If you and the other vates cannot take that curse down then we must take responsibility for that and ''leave''."

	"You have a family already - surely the curse doesn't mean so much for you?" As soon as the words had left his mouth, he ~~realized~~ the mistake from the way Delyth's eyes narrowed and her lips pursed		"You have a family already - surely the curse doesn't mean so much for you?" As soon as the words had left his mouth, he realised the mistake from the way Delyth's eyes narrowed and her lips pursed

	"It's not me I'm worried about you old fool, it's ''them''. What effect will it have on the children? Growing up under some twisted winter curse? Yes I have a family - all the more reason not to deny them theirs."		"It's not me I'm worried about you old fool, it's ''them''. What effect will it have on the children? Growing up under some twisted winter curse? Yes I have a family - all the more reason not to deny them theirs."
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	Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.		Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.
	===Jotun Presence===		===Jotun Presence===
	The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will ~~prioritize~~ their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family that there is no certainty the Jotun will completely abandon the territory simply because of the curse.		The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will prioritise their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family that there is no certainty the Jotun will completely abandon the territory simply because of the curse.

	===Feni Presence===		===Feni Presence===

Matt at 14:35, 29 March 2022

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	During the Summer Solstice, '''Corey Wayfarer''' raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Navarr [[national assembly]] urging the inhabitants of Liathaven and Brocéliande to remain in their homes and not let the presence of the curse drive them out. The statement was upheld by the assembly with a greater majority, and now the people of Navarr are faced with difficult choices.		During the Summer Solstice, '''Corey Wayfarer''' raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Navarr [[national assembly]] urging the inhabitants of Liathaven and Brocéliande to remain in their homes and not let the presence of the curse drive them out. The statement was upheld by the assembly with a greater majority, and now the people of Navarr are faced with difficult choices.
	{{SOP\|statement=This assembly asks the nation to examine its loyalties and consider supporting fellow Navarr in Brocéliande and Liathaven to stay in their homes following the casting of Wither the Seed.\|by=Corey Wayfarer, Navarr assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=158-8}}		{{SOP\|statement=This assembly asks the nation to examine its loyalties and consider supporting fellow Navarr in Brocéliande and Liathaven to stay in their homes following the casting of Wither the Seed.\|by=Corey Wayfarer, Navarr assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=158-8}}

	==Withered Seeds==		==Withered Seeds==
	* '''Liathaven and Brocéliande are under the effects of [[Wither the Seed]].'''		* '''Liathaven and Brocéliande are under the effects of [[Wither the Seed]].'''

GuiltyConscience: /* Withered Brocéliande */

2019-09-05T21:15:10Z

Withered Brocéliande

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	* '''They understand the need to maintain the magic until Dark Ranging is freed from the vallorn, or the opportunity is lost.'''		* '''They understand the need to maintain the magic until Dark Ranging is freed from the vallorn, or the opportunity is lost.'''
	* '''If the curse is still in place at the end of the Autumn Equinox 384YE, there will be a slow exodus from Brocéliande.'''		* '''If the curse is still in place at the end of the Autumn Equinox 384YE, there will be a slow exodus from Brocéliande.'''
	Brocéliande is a different matter, however. The territory is no more Imperial than Liathaven, and the presence of the vallorn means that it is very unlikely that it will become Imperial any time soon. On the other hand, it still has a significant Navarr population. While most of the Navarr live in Boar's Dell and Elerael, there are also steadings scattered throughout the area claimed by the vallorn - the largest and best known of which is the Broch. Furthermore, the Empire has just spent a year fighting to protect the people who live there from the machinations of the Heirs of Terunael. [[Preparations]] are being made across the territory to recover Dark Ranging, and to create a bulwark against future schemes by the enemies of the Navarr.		Brocéliande is a different matter, however. The territory is no more Imperial than Liathaven, and the presence of the vallorn means that it is very unlikely that it will become Imperial any time soon. On the other hand, it still has a significant Navarr population. While most of the Navarr live in Boar's Dell and Elerael, there are also steadings scattered throughout the area claimed by the vallorn - the largest and best known of which is the Broch. Furthermore, the Empire has just spent a year fighting to protect the people who live there from the machinations of the Heirs of Terunael. [[Fall_of_Brocéliande\|Preparations]] are being made across the territory to recover Dark Ranging, and to create a bulwark against future schemes by the enemies of the Navarr.

	The idea of giving up on Brocéliande is deeply unpalatable - but so is the idea of seeing one's line wither and die. Thirty years is a long time for an individual, but the vallorn has endured for a thousand years and shows no signs of going anywhere. If the people of Brocéliande are forced to choose, many will simply leave their steadings and join a striding. Abandoning Brocéliande for three decades will be painful, but it will be done if the curse is left to run its course. The vallorn is a known threat - and the Empire has just proven conclusively that it can weather whatever Brocéliande might throw at them. The Winter curse, however, is something else entirely. To stay in Brocéliande would mean giving up their future, and not many of them are prepared to make that sacrifice.		The idea of giving up on Brocéliande is deeply unpalatable - but so is the idea of seeing one's line wither and die. Thirty years is a long time for an individual, but the vallorn has endured for a thousand years and shows no signs of going anywhere. If the people of Brocéliande are forced to choose, many will simply leave their steadings and join a striding. Abandoning Brocéliande for three decades will be painful, but it will be done if the curse is left to run its course. The vallorn is a known threat - and the Empire has just proven conclusively that it can weather whatever Brocéliande might throw at them. The Winter curse, however, is something else entirely. To stay in Brocéliande would mean giving up their future, and not many of them are prepared to make that sacrifice.

GuiltyConscience: /* The Bound King and the Ashen Prince */

2019-09-05T21:14:12Z

The Bound King and the Ashen Prince

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	Every region in the territory that does not have the vallorn quality will gain the ''cursed wasteland'' quality. While small groups of scouts will be able to move through the territory, any campaign army that moves into or through Liathaven will suffer 500 casualties, and an additional 1,000 casualties if they end their movement in the territory. This will provide a significant deterrent to the Jotun - they are known to be superstitious and will be loath to risk moving armies into the accursed forest if there is any alternative making it much more difficult for their armies to reach the Mournwold.		Every region in the territory that does not have the vallorn quality will gain the ''cursed wasteland'' quality. While small groups of scouts will be able to move through the territory, any campaign army that moves into or through Liathaven will suffer 500 casualties, and an additional 1,000 casualties if they end their movement in the territory. This will provide a significant deterrent to the Jotun - they are known to be superstitious and will be loath to risk moving armies into the accursed forest if there is any alternative making it much more difficult for their armies to reach the Mournwold.

	By ceding the territory, the Senate will effectively wash its hands of Liathaven. As such, the drain on the Imperial treasury represented by the territory will be removed; all the money currently ~~spend~~ maintaining Liathaven will be recouped by the Senate.		By ceding the territory, the Senate will effectively wash its hands of Liathaven. As such, the drain on the Imperial treasury represented by the territory will be removed; all the money currently spent maintaining Liathaven will be recouped by the Senate.

	This has painful implications for the Navarr who are still living there - every Navarr who is not a player character will leave. Any player characters are free to remain, but their personal resource will lose 80% of its production for as long as the territory remains cursed.		This has painful implications for the Navarr who are still living there - every Navarr who is not a player character will leave. Any player characters are free to remain, but their personal resource will lose 80% of its production for as long as the territory remains cursed.

GuiltyConscience: /* Feni Presence */

2019-09-05T21:12:17Z

Feni Presence

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	===Feni Presence===		===Feni Presence===
	It is not clear if the Feni are aware of the curse yet, but they cannot fail to have noticed that there are fewer animals in the territory. As a people who hunt and gather in the woods, they will be significantly impacted by the curse. Even if they retreat into a [[regio]] as they did in the Mournwold, this will only protect them from the worst effects of the curse; the need to feed their people will soon become a pressing concern. As a result, the civil service anticipate the Feni launching raids into the southern Mournwold and Bregasland, and potentially even ~~Kharaman~~ to acquire the resources they need to survive.		It is not clear if the Feni are aware of the curse yet, but they cannot fail to have noticed that there are fewer animals in the territory. As a people who hunt and gather in the woods, they will be significantly impacted by the curse. Even if they retreat into a [[regio]] as they did in the Mournwold, this will only protect them from the worst effects of the curse; the need to feed their people will soon become a pressing concern. As a result, the civil service anticipate the Feni launching raids into the southern Mournwold and Bregasland, and potentially even Kahraman to acquire the resources they need to survive.

	===The Bound King and the Ashen Prince===		===The Bound King and the Ashen Prince===

GuiltyConscience: /* Withered Liathaven */

2019-09-05T21:10:46Z

Withered Liathaven

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	==Withered Liathaven==		==Withered Liathaven==
	Years of fighting with the Jotun has seen Liathaven almost entirely depopulated, but there are still a few people living there. For some of those few who remain, the imposition of this powerful curse is the final straw. It's a fundamental part of Navarr society that when one is unhappy somewhere, one should simply leave. While the vallorn was in danger of spreading, and the opportunity to recover West Ranging existed, there was reason to ~~say~~. Now that the immediate crisis is over, there is a chance for people to assess their situation and make preparations to leave.		Years of fighting with the Jotun has seen Liathaven almost entirely depopulated, but there are still a few people living there. For some of those few who remain, the imposition of this powerful curse is the final straw. It's a fundamental part of Navarr society that when one is unhappy somewhere, one should simply leave. While the vallorn was in danger of spreading, and the opportunity to recover West Ranging existed, there was reason to stay. Now that the immediate crisis is over, there is a chance for people to assess their situation and make preparations to leave.

	At the moment, the impact of Wither the Seed in Liathaven is limited. Anyone with aspirations to make a life elsewhere has already left. Should Liathaven be reconquered, it would prove extremely difficult to persuade any Imperial citizens to move to the territory. As a consequence, it is likely Liathaven would remain a drain on the Imperial treasury at least until the curse had run its course.		At the moment, the impact of Wither the Seed in Liathaven is limited. Anyone with aspirations to make a life elsewhere has already left. Should Liathaven be reconquered, it would prove extremely difficult to persuade any Imperial citizens to move to the territory. As a consequence, it is likely Liathaven would remain a drain on the Imperial treasury at least until the curse had run its course.
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	Furthermore, the curse and the lack of population together would combine to ensure that regardless of which nation Liathaven were assigned to, it would ''not'' increase their ability to support [[Imperial army\|armies]].		Furthermore, the curse and the lack of population together would combine to ensure that regardless of which nation Liathaven were assigned to, it would ''not'' increase their ability to support [[Imperial army\|armies]].
	===Leaving Liathaven===		===Leaving Liathaven===
	Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the ~~WInter~~ Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.		Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.
	===Jotun Presence===		===Jotun Presence===
	The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will prioritize their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family that there is no certainty the Jotun will completely abandon the territory simply because of the curse.		The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will prioritize their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family that there is no certainty the Jotun will completely abandon the territory simply because of the curse.

Rafferty: /* Jotun Presence */

2019-09-05T20:45:27Z

Jotun Presence

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	Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the WInter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.		Any Navarr in Liathaven who chooses to leave the territory and move to [[Hercynia]], [[Miaren]], or [[Therunin]] can do so without the usual fee for moving territory. Furthermore, if they do so before the end of the WInter Solstice 383YE they will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource.
	===Jotun Presence===		===Jotun Presence===
	The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will prioritize their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family.		The Jotun must be aware of the effect of the curse by now. They can be in little doubt as to where the curse originated, and are likely to see it as an attack on their thralls. It is very unlikely any Jotun would encourage a thrall to risk staying in Liathaven; most likely all remaining thralls will be evacuated, further reducing the value of Liathaven in the eyes of the Jotun. On the other hand, many Jotun warriors expect to die in battle fighting the enemies of their people. There are sufficient numbers of warriors who will prioritize their quest for heroism over their desire to raise a family that there is no certainty the Jotun will completely abandon the territory simply because of the curse.

	===Feni Presence===		===Feni Presence===