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

2026-01-16T09:45:06Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	* '''The Freeborn Assembly can extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to armies in Feroz that attack the Grendel.'''		* '''The Freeborn Assembly can extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to armies in Feroz that attack the Grendel.'''
	* '''If they do, every personal resource in the Brass Coast other than [[military unit\|military units]] will suffer a one rank penalty to production.'''		* '''If they do, every personal resource in the Brass Coast other than [[military unit\|military units]] will suffer a one rank penalty to production.'''
	Disappointment with the stand-off in Segura is nothing compared with the horror that the news that [[Feroz]] has fallen to the Grendel brings. People are shocked and deeply worried. A few dare to suggest that this is the response of the orc pirates to the Imperial raids on the Broken Shore cities, questioning the Wisdom of baiting an enemy when the Empire has no [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] to prevent the Grendel attacking where and when they please. They receive little support though - the words of Iroh i Riqueza are what fires people's hearts. If the Brass Coast has been hit by the Grendel, then it must hit back even harder. Feroz ''must'' be reclaimed and swiftly and then the Empire must find a way to teach the Grendel a lesson once and for all.		Disappointment with the stand-off in Segura is nothing compared with the horror that the news that [[Feroz]] has fallen to the Grendel brings. People are shocked and deeply worried. A few dare to suggest that this is the response of the orc pirates to the Imperial raids on the Broken Shore cities, questioning the Wisdom of baiting an enemy when the Empire has no [[navy\|navies]] to prevent the Grendel attacking where and when they please. They receive little support though - the words of Iroh i Riqueza are what fires people's hearts. If the Brass Coast has been hit by the Grendel, then it must hit back even harder. Feroz ''must'' be reclaimed and swiftly and then the Empire must find a way to teach the Grendel a lesson once and for all.

	The challenge posed by Iroh must be met - but how? Perhaps what has worked in Segura can work in Feroz? If the Coast wishes the Empire to prioritise the protection of their [[Prosperity]] then it is only right that people pay for it. People should enjoy the just rewards of their labours! However the purses of the Coast are already stretched thin contributing to the defence of Segura. It will be easy enough to ask people to pay twice - but it will not come cheap.		The challenge posed by Iroh must be met - but how? Perhaps what has worked in Segura can work in Feroz? If the Coast wishes the Empire to prioritise the protection of their [[Prosperity]] then it is only right that people pay for it. People should enjoy the just rewards of their labours! However the purses of the Coast are already stretched thin contributing to the defence of Segura. It will be easy enough to ask people to pay twice - but it will not come cheap.

Matt: Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

2026-01-16T09:33:18Z

Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

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	There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the defence of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.		There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the defence of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.

	Concerns that the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence, the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.		Concerns that the [[Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence, the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.

	People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.		People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.

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

2026-01-15T12:43:31Z

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

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	The recent endeavour to have the inhabitants of Segura contribute to the defence of the territory to encourage military units to fight there have been successful. The only flaw was that no actual fighting took place, though of course that did at least mean the Empire lost no more territory there. Sadly the focus of the barbarians appears to have shifted to Feroz, where the Grendel have made significant advances. As a result there is a proposal to extend the Segura scheme to cover Feroz as well, albeit with some caveats.		The recent endeavour to have the inhabitants of Segura contribute to the defence of the territory to encourage military units to fight there have been successful. The only flaw was that no actual fighting took place, though of course that did at least mean the Empire lost no more territory there. Sadly the focus of the barbarians appears to have shifted to Feroz, where the Grendel have made significant advances. As a result there is a proposal to extend the Segura scheme to cover Feroz as well, albeit with some caveats.

	Although there were mixed messages from the Freeborn Assembly in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], they did endorse a mandate encouraging corsairs to attack Grendel shipping and to look for opportunities to take the fight to the invaders. In response captains have pooled their information and managed to identify four possible targets. If the Assembly can pick one for them to focus on, then they will carry out all the planning needed to prepare a fully-fledged raid.		Although there were mixed messages from the Freeborn Assembly in the [[Synod]], they did endorse a mandate encouraging corsairs to attack Grendel shipping and to look for opportunities to take the fight to the invaders. In response captains have pooled their information and managed to identify four possible targets. If the Assembly can pick one for them to focus on, then they will carry out all the planning needed to prepare a fully-fledged raid.

	{{SOP\|statement=It is better to live free than to die, or serve as a thrall. We send Mazo i Zabala i Erigo with 50 doses of liao to convince the people of the Coast to dig deep and support the defence of the Brass Coast. Let us commit every coin to the cause of our freedom!\|Assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Mazo i Zabala i Erigo\|vote=142 - 0 Greater Majority}}		{{SOP\|statement=It is better to live free than to die, or serve as a thrall. We send Mazo i Zabala i Erigo with 50 doses of liao to convince the people of the Coast to dig deep and support the defence of the Brass Coast. Let us commit every coin to the cause of our freedom!\|Assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Mazo i Zabala i Erigo\|vote=142 - 0 Greater Majority}}

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:23:01Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the defence of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.		There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the defence of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.

	Concerns that the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence, the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.		Concerns that the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence, the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.

	People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.		People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.

Twiggy at 00:17, 13 January 2026

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	One new option that has been presented is to attack the Asavean ships that are trading with the Grendel. Asavean vessels dock regularly at Dubhtraig, laden down with cargoes of slaves and white granite. The vessels are heavily protected when leaving Asavean waters - to ensure that the Sumaah are unable to attack them. But by the time they reach the Bay of Catazar they sail alone - apparently unconcerned by the prospect of piracy.		One new option that has been presented is to attack the Asavean ships that are trading with the Grendel. Asavean vessels dock regularly at Dubhtraig, laden down with cargoes of slaves and white granite. The vessels are heavily protected when leaving Asavean waters - to ensure that the Sumaah are unable to attack them. But by the time they reach the Bay of Catazar they sail alone - apparently unconcerned by the prospect of piracy.

	If the corsairs attacked the Asavean merchant shipping, they could have easy pickings - freeing slaves and capturing bounties of white granite. It would take a season for the Asaveans to ~~realize~~ what was happening and change tactics, but during that time, the corsairs could do a lot of damage. In addition to the plunder, it would completely disrupt the supply of white granite to the Broken Shore.		If the corsairs attacked the Asavean merchant shipping, they could have easy pickings - freeing slaves and capturing bounties of white granite. It would take a season for the Asaveans to realise what was happening and change tactics, but during that time, the corsairs could do a lot of damage. In addition to the plunder, it would completely disrupt the supply of white granite to the Broken Shore.

	It would be illegal - it could still be carried out but every captain taking part would face heavy fines as a minimum for their actions. Unless of course, the Senate declared war on the Asaveans, in which case it would be perfectly fine. If the two actions were well-timed, then the Asaveans would have no warning and the Imperial fleets could pick them off without fear of repercussions.		It would be illegal - it could still be carried out but every captain taking part would face heavy fines as a minimum for their actions. Unless of course, the Senate declared war on the Asaveans, in which case it would be perfectly fine. If the two actions were well-timed, then the Asaveans would have no warning and the Imperial fleets could pick them off without fear of repercussions.

Twiggy at 21:32, 17 October 2025

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	"It's still crazy. If word gets out, they'll sink our ships and feed us to the sharks. If the fortification is alerted before the raid is complete, then we'll face heavy losses for sure."		"It's still crazy. If word gets out, they'll sink our ships and feed us to the sharks. If the fortification is alerted before the raid is complete, then we'll face heavy losses for sure."

	"So it's the losses you're worried about?" A note of scorn entered her voice. "Are you a corsair or a ~~coinpurse~~?"		"So it's the losses you're worried about?" A note of scorn entered her voice. "Are you a corsair or a coin purse?"

	"Don't bait me Chiara. I'm responsible for the lives of my crew, not you. The risks are just too high."		"Don't bait me Chiara. I'm responsible for the lives of my crew, not you. The risks are just too high."

Cathtice: /* The Drake Island */

2019-09-10T14:40:58Z

The Drake Island

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	The most risky target could well be the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Fort_Salann\|shipyard at Drake Island]]. There is a large fortification here which protects the approach, defending it against attack from an Imperial navy, but a daring operation by small fleets might attempt to sneak in under their noses and steal the prize.		The most risky target could well be the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Fort_Salann\|shipyard at Drake Island]]. There is a large fortification here which protects the approach, defending it against attack from an Imperial navy, but a daring operation by small fleets might attempt to sneak in under their noses and steal the prize.

	And what a prize - according to reports, the Grendel have laid down hulls for four enormous warships, preparations for building another navy no doubt. A raid on the shipyard would offer ~~not~~ loot for corsairs and captains, but it would give a chance to damage or destroy the warships. With enough fleets committed to the raid, the Empire might even be able to capture one or more or the warships and sail them back to Madruga. If the Empire had a shipyard of their own, the captured warships might provide a significant boost to the construction of a new Imperial navy.		And what a prize - according to reports, the Grendel have laid down hulls for four enormous warships, preparations for building another navy no doubt. A raid on the shipyard would offer no loot for corsairs and captains, but it would give a chance to damage or destroy the warships. With enough fleets committed to the raid, the Empire might even be able to capture one or more or the warships and sail them back to Madruga. If the Empire had a shipyard of their own, the captured warships might provide a significant boost to the construction of a new Imperial navy.

Cathtice: /* The Granite Ships */

2019-09-10T14:40:32Z

The Granite Ships

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	One new option that has been presented is to attack the Asavean ships that are trading with the Grendel. Asavean vessels dock regularly at Dubhtraig, laden down with cargoes of slaves and white granite. The vessels are heavily protected when leaving Asavean waters - to ensure that the Sumaah are unable to attack them. But by the time they reach the Bay of Catazar they sail alone - apparently unconcerned by the prospect of piracy.		One new option that has been presented is to attack the Asavean ships that are trading with the Grendel. Asavean vessels dock regularly at Dubhtraig, laden down with cargoes of slaves and white granite. The vessels are heavily protected when leaving Asavean waters - to ensure that the Sumaah are unable to attack them. But by the time they reach the Bay of Catazar they sail alone - apparently unconcerned by the prospect of piracy.

	If the corsairs attacked the Asavean ~~merchnat~~ shipping, they could have easy pickings - freeing slaves and capturing bounties of white granite. It would take a season for the Asaveans to realize what was happening and change tactics, but during that time, the corsairs could do a lot of damage. In addition to the plunder, it would completely disrupt the supply of white granite to the Broken Shore.		If the corsairs attacked the Asavean merchant shipping, they could have easy pickings - freeing slaves and capturing bounties of white granite. It would take a season for the Asaveans to realize what was happening and change tactics, but during that time, the corsairs could do a lot of damage. In addition to the plunder, it would completely disrupt the supply of white granite to the Broken Shore.

	It would be illegal - it could still be carried out but every captain taking part would face heavy fines as a minimum for their actions. Unless of course, the Senate declared war on the Asaveans, in which case it would be perfectly fine. If the two actions were well-timed, then the Asaveans would have no warning and the Imperial fleets could pick them off without fear of repercussions.		It would be illegal - it could still be carried out but every captain taking part would face heavy fines as a minimum for their actions. Unless of course, the Senate declared war on the Asaveans, in which case it would be perfectly fine. If the two actions were well-timed, then the Asaveans would have no warning and the Imperial fleets could pick them off without fear of repercussions.

	===The Drake Island===		===The Drake Island===
	* '''The shipyard at Drake Island presents an opportunity to capture warships.'''		* '''The shipyard at Drake Island presents an opportunity to capture warships.'''

Cathtice: /* A Troubled Time */

2019-09-10T14:36:23Z

A Troubled Time

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	Disappointment with the stand-off in Segura is nothing compared with the horror that the news that [[Feroz]] has fallen to the Grendel brings. People are shocked and deeply worried. A few dare to suggest that this is the response of the orc pirates to the Imperial raids on the Broken Shore cities, questioning the Wisdom of baiting an enemy when the Empire has no [[Imperial navy\|navies]] to prevent the Grendel attacking where and when they please. They receive little support though - the words of Iroh i Riqueza are what fires people's hearts. If the Brass Coast has been hit by the Grendel, then it must hit back even harder. Feroz ''must'' be reclaimed and swiftly and then the Empire must find a way to teach the Grendel a lesson once and for all.		Disappointment with the stand-off in Segura is nothing compared with the horror that the news that [[Feroz]] has fallen to the Grendel brings. People are shocked and deeply worried. A few dare to suggest that this is the response of the orc pirates to the Imperial raids on the Broken Shore cities, questioning the Wisdom of baiting an enemy when the Empire has no [[Imperial navy\|navies]] to prevent the Grendel attacking where and when they please. They receive little support though - the words of Iroh i Riqueza are what fires people's hearts. If the Brass Coast has been hit by the Grendel, then it must hit back even harder. Feroz ''must'' be reclaimed and swiftly and then the Empire must find a way to teach the Grendel a lesson once and for all.

	The challenge posed by Iroh must be met - but how? Perhaps what has worked in Segura can work in Feroz? If the Coast wishes the Empire to ~~prioritize~~ the protection of their [[Prosperity]] then it is only right that people pay for it. People should enjoy the just rewards of their labours! However the purses of the Coast are already stretched thin contributing to the defence of Segura. It will be easy enough to ask people to pay twice - but it will not come cheap.		The challenge posed by Iroh must be met - but how? Perhaps what has worked in Segura can work in Feroz? If the Coast wishes the Empire to prioritise the protection of their [[Prosperity]] then it is only right that people pay for it. People should enjoy the just rewards of their labours! However the purses of the Coast are already stretched thin contributing to the defence of Segura. It will be easy enough to ask people to pay twice - but it will not come cheap.
	{{Mandate\|assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|mandate=The thieving Grendel have conquered Feroz and will soon loot every coin from the Coast if we let them. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Freeborn citizen to contribute what coin they can spare to the defence of the Coast. Let us drive them into the sea!}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|mandate=The thieving Grendel have conquered Feroz and will soon loot every coin from the Coast if we let them. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Freeborn citizen to contribute what coin they can spare to the defence of the Coast. Let us drive them into the sea!}}
	If the Assembly endorses this mandate, then it will extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to every military unit fighting in Feroz in support of an army attacking the barbarians. This help is in addition to the aid provided to soldiers fighting in Segura. However the costs will not come cheap - every resource in the Brass Coast apart from military units will suffer the impact, losing one effective rank from production in the coming season. Everyone will spare what they can to pay to defend the Coast from the barbarians but it will not be without cost.		If the Assembly endorses this mandate, then it will extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to every military unit fighting in Feroz in support of an army attacking the barbarians. This help is in addition to the aid provided to soldiers fighting in Segura. However the costs will not come cheap - every resource in the Brass Coast apart from military units will suffer the impact, losing one effective rank from production in the coming season. Everyone will spare what they can to pay to defend the Coast from the barbarians but it will not be without cost.
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	Due to the actions of [[Mercy is weakness\|the Wisdom Assembly]] and the [[Sword scholar\|Sword Scholars]], the mandate will need to receive a greater majority to have an effect.		Due to the actions of [[Mercy is weakness\|the Wisdom Assembly]] and the [[Sword scholar\|Sword Scholars]], the mandate will need to receive a greater majority to have an effect.
	{{SOP\|statement=Raiding the enemies of the Empire is a Prosperous action as judged by the Prosperity assembly, as long as the proceeds of that raiding are put to prosperous use.\|Assembly=Prosperity Virtue Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Luca i Taziel i Riqueza\|vote=190 - 0 Greater Majority}}		{{SOP\|statement=Raiding the enemies of the Empire is a Prosperous action as judged by the Prosperity assembly, as long as the proceeds of that raiding are put to prosperous use.\|Assembly=Prosperity Virtue Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Luca i Taziel i Riqueza\|vote=190 - 0 Greater Majority}}

	==Conflicting Judgements==		==Conflicting Judgements==
	* '''Conflicting judgements in the Freeborn assembly have caused some confusion on the Brass Coast.'''		* '''Conflicting judgements in the Freeborn assembly have caused some confusion on the Brass Coast.'''

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2019-09-10T14:35:10Z

Just Rewards

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	* '''The bounty is also available following the Autumn Equinox, but only to military units supporting armies that undertake attacking orders in Segura.'''		* '''The bounty is also available following the Autumn Equinox, but only to military units supporting armies that undertake attacking orders in Segura.'''
	* '''As before, the Freeborn contributing to the ''Freeborn Bounty'' assume that the armies they are supporting will continue to receive the Imperial Guerdon.'''		* '''As before, the Freeborn contributing to the ''Freeborn Bounty'' assume that the armies they are supporting will continue to receive the Imperial Guerdon.'''
	With the support of the Freeborn Assembly, Mazo i Zabala i Erigo, travels Segura and the surrounding territories urging Freeborn citizens to dig deep to support the work of the soldiers fighting against the Jotun and the Grendel invaders. The Brass Coast has never been threatened so badly - with orcs attacking on two fronts. The Empire's enemies have never been unified, but even so people worry about the implications of ~~thse~~ two enemies invading at the same time. What would it mean for the Coast if the Grendel and the Jotun were working together?		With the support of the Freeborn Assembly, Mazo i Zabala i Erigo travels Segura and the surrounding territories urging Freeborn citizens to dig deep to support the work of the soldiers fighting against the Jotun and the Grendel invaders. The Brass Coast has never been threatened so badly - with orcs attacking on two fronts. The Empire's enemies have never been unified, but even so people worry about the implications of these two enemies invading at the same time. What would it mean for the Coast if the Grendel and the Jotun were working together?

	There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the ~~defense~~ of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.		There is little than most folk can do about such matters - but what they ''can'' do is put their money where their mouth is and contribute to the defence of their homeland. Donations pour in, with substantial commitments from some of the prominent [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiros]] in the territory as well as representatives of the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]]. They will meet their obligations - as a result every military unit that supported the [[the Marches\|Marcher]] armies in [[Segura]] this season received the Freeborn bounty an ''additional'' five crowns in support from grateful Brass Coast citizens with stronger units receiving proportionately more.

	Concerns that the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.		Concerns that the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] might remove the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|guerdon]], and leave the Brass Coast to foot the bill for the defence of their homeland have abated... People were pleased to see that both the Strong Reeds and the Tusks received the Guerdon so there was no prospect of military captains missing out on their just rewards. However they are disappointed to discover that the Imperial armies have not engaged in any fighting - stationed in Segura on defence, the people of the Brass Coast have been left paying for soldiers to remain in their camps.

	People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.		People understand that military strategy is complex and that the Council cannot simply determine the outcome. They appreciate that the defence of Segura would have benefited from the choice of tactics if the Jotun had chosen to attack - but still it rankles to have paid out and got little for it. Wiser heads suggest that they should view the whole thing as an insurance - that they have paid to ensure the Jotun could come no further.
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	Fair enough folks say - but if they are to pay again it will be conditional. As a result they will offer the same rewards for the coming season, but only in support of any Imperial army that attacks the Jotun forces in Segura.		Fair enough folks say - but if they are to pay again it will be conditional. As a result they will offer the same rewards for the coming season, but only in support of any Imperial army that attacks the Jotun forces in Segura.
	{{SOP\|statement=We find ourselves in a troubled time. Freeborn should look to the virtuous examples of the past to give them strength in this trying time; the sacrifice of the Burning Falcons and the Courageous actions of Zemress against numbers greater than their own as well as many others from our histories. We are and always have been brazen and free, we will never bow to any barbarian be they Jotun, Lasambrian, Grendel, or any other.\|assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Iroh i Riqueza\|vote=130 - 0 Greater Majority}}		{{SOP\|statement=We find ourselves in a troubled time. Freeborn should look to the virtuous examples of the past to give them strength in this trying time; the sacrifice of the Burning Falcons and the Courageous actions of Zemress against numbers greater than their own as well as many others from our histories. We are and always have been brazen and free, we will never bow to any barbarian be they Jotun, Lasambrian, Grendel, or any other.\|assembly=Freeborn National Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|by=Iroh i Riqueza\|vote=130 - 0 Greater Majority}}

	==A Troubled Time==		==A Troubled Time==
	* '''The Freeborn Assembly can extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to armies in Feroz that attack the Grendel.'''		* '''The Freeborn Assembly can extend the ''Freeborn Bounty'' to armies in Feroz that attack the Grendel.'''