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Twiggy at 21:04, 15 March 2026

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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	* '''The Heirs of ~~Terunaeal~~ are disaffected Navarr who use the vallorn as a weapon'''		* '''The Heirs of Terunael are disaffected Navarr who use the vallorn as a weapon'''
	* '''The opposition of Imperial heroes have thwarted their schemes in Hercynia and Therunin'''		* '''The opposition of Imperial heroes have thwarted their schemes in Hercynia and Therunin'''
	The true threat that has stirred the vallorn to life in recent times is not the cultists of Yaw'nagrah, but the Heirs of Terunael. These individuals appear to be disaffected Navarr, and many of them seem to be of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] - although whether this was the case before their close association with Yaw'nagrah is anyone's guess but far from being driven by a life-long mission to oppose the vallorn, they seem to pursue any method available to spread the infestation. It is the Heirs that have been the driving force behind rousing vallornspawn in the Navarr territories after the Autumn Equinox. Before that they were behind similar attempts in [[Brocéliande]], and they are known to have successfully stirred the vallorn to life in Liathaven on more than one occasion prior to that. It is not certain what their purpose might be, but it is clear that the Empire will not be safe until they are dealt with.		The true threat that has stirred the vallorn to life in recent times is not the cultists of Yaw'nagrah, but the Heirs of Terunael. These individuals appear to be disaffected Navarr, and many of them seem to be of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] - although whether this was the case before their close association with Yaw'nagrah is anyone's guess but far from being driven by a life-long mission to oppose the vallorn, they seem to pursue any method available to spread the infestation. It is the Heirs that have been the driving force behind rousing vallornspawn in the Navarr territories after the Autumn Equinox. Before that they were behind similar attempts in [[Brocéliande]], and they are known to have successfully stirred the vallorn to life in Liathaven on more than one occasion prior to that. It is not certain what their purpose might be, but it is clear that the Empire will not be safe until they are dealt with.

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	The true threat that has stirred the vallorn to life in recent times is not the cultists of Yaw'nagrah, but the Heirs of Terunael. These individuals appear to be disaffected Navarr, and many of them seem to be of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] - although whether this was the case before their close association with Yaw'nagrah is anyone's guess but far from being driven by a life-long mission to oppose the vallorn, they seem to pursue any method available to spread the infestation. It is the Heirs that have been the driving force behind rousing vallornspawn in the Navarr territories after the Autumn Equinox. Before that they were behind similar attempts in [[Brocéliande]], and they are known to have successfully stirred the vallorn to life in Liathaven on more than one occasion prior to that. It is not certain what their purpose might be, but it is clear that the Empire will not be safe until they are dealt with.		The true threat that has stirred the vallorn to life in recent times is not the cultists of Yaw'nagrah, but the Heirs of Terunael. These individuals appear to be disaffected Navarr, and many of them seem to be of the [[briar]] [[lineage]] - although whether this was the case before their close association with Yaw'nagrah is anyone's guess but far from being driven by a life-long mission to oppose the vallorn, they seem to pursue any method available to spread the infestation. It is the Heirs that have been the driving force behind rousing vallornspawn in the Navarr territories after the Autumn Equinox. Before that they were behind similar attempts in [[Brocéliande]], and they are known to have successfully stirred the vallorn to life in Liathaven on more than one occasion prior to that. It is not certain what their purpose might be, but it is clear that the Empire will not be safe until they are dealt with.

	Fortunately the stalwart resistance to their efforts in ~~Hercynica~~ and Therunin has forced them into the open. Nobody is sure how many Heirs there really are, but a number of them are believed to have fled West, seeing the relative safety of Liathaven. That is not a problem that can be dealt with now, but the Empire can deal with those that have not yet fled. Thanks to the vigilance of the Synod there are two opportunities to catch some of the Heirs before they can retreat to their boltholes.		Fortunately the stalwart resistance to their efforts in Hercynia and Therunin has forced them into the open. Nobody is sure how many Heirs there really are, but a number of them are believed to have fled West, seeing the relative safety of Liathaven. That is not a problem that can be dealt with now, but the Empire can deal with those that have not yet fled. Thanks to the vigilance of the Synod there are two opportunities to catch some of the Heirs before they can retreat to their boltholes.

	===Hercynia and Therunin===		===Hercynia and Therunin===

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	Dealing with the cultists of the Yaw'nagrah in both Hercynia and Therunin will deal a major blow to the power and threat posed by them. If the Empire are successful the power of those groups will be broken and the threat they present will be ended. However the Silent Bell are convinced that these two cults are not the only servants of Barkspawner in the Empire... there are other groups, smaller, more secretive... for the moment. Such is the nature of their work, that the Silent Bell have far more leads then they could ever hope to pursue - scores of unsubstantiated rumours, endless accusations and countless tipoffs. To investigate them all would be a mammoth undertaking - and would need the full force of the law to be effective.		Dealing with the cultists of the Yaw'nagrah in both Hercynia and Therunin will deal a major blow to the power and threat posed by them. If the Empire are successful the power of those groups will be broken and the threat they present will be ended. However the Silent Bell are convinced that these two cults are not the only servants of Barkspawner in the Empire... there are other groups, smaller, more secretive... for the moment. Such is the nature of their work, that the Silent Bell have far more leads then they could ever hope to pursue - scores of unsubstantiated rumours, endless accusations and countless tipoffs. To investigate them all would be a mammoth undertaking - and would need the full force of the law to be effective.

	While the eternal remains under [[amity and enmity#enmity\|enmity]], it is illegal for Imperial citizens to consort with Yaw'nagrah but the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] could go further and instruct the magistrates to take a more pro-active role in seeking out agents of the eternal of Spring. With a suitably worded [[Senate motion\|motion]], similar to the [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|one used]] to make membership of the [[vyig]] a serious crime, they could encourage magistrates to investigate any rumours of involvement with Yaw'nagrah. The militia could check up on those who were rumoured to be known associates before the open attacks on Hercynia and Therunin, and take a proactive stance in rooting out the remaining influence of these eternals.		While the eternal remains under [[amity and enmity#enmity\|enmity]], it is illegal for Imperial citizens to consort with Yaw'nagrah but the [[Senate]] could go further and instruct the magistrates to take a more pro-active role in seeking out agents of the eternal of Spring. With a suitably worded [[Senate motion\|motion]], similar to the [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|one used]] to make membership of the [[vyig]] a serious crime, they could encourage magistrates to investigate any rumours of involvement with Yaw'nagrah. The militia could check up on those who were rumoured to be known associates before the open attacks on Hercynia and Therunin, and take a proactive stance in rooting out the remaining influence of these eternals.

	Such an action would not be without cost - a thorough investigation of all Imperial magicians would have repercussions. The Empire have [[Stings_like_the_truth#War_of_Whispers\|contemplated just such an action in the past]]... and shied away from it perhaps because the costs were too great. Fortunately the followers of Yaw'nagrah lack the subtlety and skill at hiding that the agents of the [[Whisper Gallery]] possess but even so any attempt to identify them would need to be intrusive if it was to be effective. The civil service estimate that the overall impact would be a loss of one mana crystal from every [[mana site]] in the Empire for the next two seasons, while the search was carried out.		Such an action would not be without cost - a thorough investigation of all Imperial magicians would have repercussions. The Empire have [[Stings_like_the_truth#War_of_Whispers\|contemplated just such an action in the past]]... and shied away from it perhaps because the costs were too great. Fortunately the followers of Yaw'nagrah lack the subtlety and skill at hiding that the agents of the [[Whisper Gallery]] possess but even so any attempt to identify them would need to be intrusive if it was to be effective. The civil service estimate that the overall impact would be a loss of one mana crystal from every [[mana site]] in the Empire for the next two seasons, while the search was carried out.

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	The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.		The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.

	This past season, the Grey Pilgrims of Highguard have supported the military forces stationed in the area that are taking the fight to the traitorous Navarr and the existential threat posed by the vallorn's very nature. At '''Tower's Edge Holt''', above the River Tarn in Therunin, the devout opponents of the vallorn report on an incident involving the Greenstride Steading and a coven of [[vate\|vates]] skilled in the magics of the [[Winter magic\|Winter ~~Realm~~]].		This past season, the Grey Pilgrims of Highguard have supported the military forces stationed in the area that are taking the fight to the traitorous Navarr and the existential threat posed by the vallorn's very nature. At '''Tower's Edge Holt''', above the River Tarn in Therunin, the devout opponents of the vallorn report on an incident involving the Greenstride Steading and a coven of [[vate\|vates]] skilled in the magics of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]].

	The Grey Pilgrims tell of a night time encounter with a member of the Frozen Steps coven, who stumbled into the light of their campfire while fleeing. The Frozen Steps coven are a small group of vates with an interest in the Winter ~~Realm~~ who were prominent at Anvil during the reign of Emperor Walker, over a decade ago. The young magician claims that their entire coven had been captured by the Greenstride Steading and were being interrogated and forced to perform rituals for their captors. Apparently the Greenstride Steading are eager to identify ways that the vallornspawn might be protected from winter magics such as the [[Ward of the Black Waste]], and are apparently forcing the Frozen Steps vates to help with their work.		The Grey Pilgrims tell of a night time encounter with a member of the Frozen Steps coven, who stumbled into the light of their campfire while fleeing. The Frozen Steps coven are a small group of vates with an interest in the Winter realm who were prominent at Anvil during the reign of Emperor Walker, over a decade ago. The young magician claims that their entire coven had been captured by the Greenstride Steading and were being interrogated and forced to perform rituals for their captors. Apparently the Greenstride Steading are eager to identify ways that the vallornspawn might be protected from winter magics such as the [[Ward of the Black Waste]], and are apparently forcing the Frozen Steps vates to help with their work.

	The Grey Pilgrims have attempted to scout the [[steading]], but there are far too many Heirs and vallornspawn in the area for them to attempt a rescue. Instead they reported the information to the Imperial prognosticators who have been identified an opportunity to rescue the vates and strike against the steading, with the potential to kill their leader, ''Clevorn Greenstride'', who is believed to be present.		The Grey Pilgrims have attempted to scout the [[steading]], but there are far too many Heirs and vallornspawn in the area for them to attempt a rescue. Instead they reported the information to the Imperial prognosticators who have been identified an opportunity to rescue the vates and strike against the steading, with the potential to kill their leader, ''Clevorn Greenstride'', who is believed to be present.

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	Dealing with the cultists of the Yaw'nagrah in both Hercynia and Therunin will deal a major blow to the power and threat posed by them. If the Empire are successful the power of those groups will be broken and the threat they present will be ended. However the Silent Bell are convinced that these two cults are not the only servants of Barkspawner in the Empire... there are other groups, smaller, more secretive... for the moment. Such is the nature of their work, that the Silent Bell have far more leads then they could ever hope to pursue - scores of unsubstantiated rumours, endless accusations and countless tipoffs. To investigate them all would be a mammoth undertaking - and would need the full force of the law to be effective.		Dealing with the cultists of the Yaw'nagrah in both Hercynia and Therunin will deal a major blow to the power and threat posed by them. If the Empire are successful the power of those groups will be broken and the threat they present will be ended. However the Silent Bell are convinced that these two cults are not the only servants of Barkspawner in the Empire... there are other groups, smaller, more secretive... for the moment. Such is the nature of their work, that the Silent Bell have far more leads then they could ever hope to pursue - scores of unsubstantiated rumours, endless accusations and countless tipoffs. To investigate them all would be a mammoth undertaking - and would need the full force of the law to be effective.

	While the eternal remains under [[amity and enmity#enmity\|enmity]], it is illegal for Imperial citizens to consort with Yaw'nagrah but the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] could go further and instruct the magistrates to take a more pro-active role in seeking out agents of the eternal of Spring. With a suitably worded [[Senate motion\|motion]], similar to the [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|one used]] to make membership of the [[vyig]] a serious crime, they could encourage magistrates to investigate any rumours of involvement with Yaw'nagrah. The militia could check up on those who were rumoured to be known associates before the open attacks on Hercynia and Therunin, and take a proactive stance in rooting out the remaining influence of these eternals.		While the eternal remains under [[amity and enmity#enmity\|enmity]], it is illegal for Imperial citizens to consort with Yaw'nagrah but the [[Senate\|Senate]] could go further and instruct the magistrates to take a more pro-active role in seeking out agents of the eternal of Spring. With a suitably worded [[Senate motion\|motion]], similar to the [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|one used]] to make membership of the [[vyig]] a serious crime, they could encourage magistrates to investigate any rumours of involvement with Yaw'nagrah. The militia could check up on those who were rumoured to be known associates before the open attacks on Hercynia and Therunin, and take a proactive stance in rooting out the remaining influence of these eternals.

	Such an action would not be without cost - a thorough investigation of all Imperial magicians would have repercussions. The Empire have [[Stings_like_the_truth#War_of_Whispers\|contemplated just such an action in the past]]... and shied away from it perhaps because the costs were too great. Fortunately the followers of Yaw'nagrah lack the subtlety and skill at hiding that the agents of the [[Whisper Gallery]] possess but even so any attempt to identify them would need to be intrusive if it was to be effective. The civil service estimate that the overall impact would be a loss of one mana crystal from every [[mana site]] in the Empire for the next two seasons, while the search was carried out.		Such an action would not be without cost - a thorough investigation of all Imperial magicians would have repercussions. The Empire have [[Stings_like_the_truth#War_of_Whispers\|contemplated just such an action in the past]]... and shied away from it perhaps because the costs were too great. Fortunately the followers of Yaw'nagrah lack the subtlety and skill at hiding that the agents of the [[Whisper Gallery]] possess but even so any attempt to identify them would need to be intrusive if it was to be effective. The civil service estimate that the overall impact would be a loss of one mana crystal from every [[mana site]] in the Empire for the next two seasons, while the search was carried out.

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	The recent conflicts in Hercynia and Therunin were made more perilous by the imposition of a terrible curse, [[Rivers Run Red]], that was brought down on both territories. Rivers Run Red poisons the water, encouraging rivers, streams and lakes to break their banks, and causing widespread flooding. Lowlands become mired with mud and marshes swell with still waters birthing swarms of venomous insects. All this while wounds fester and become infected threatening the life of anyone in the area.		The recent conflicts in Hercynia and Therunin were made more perilous by the imposition of a terrible curse, [[Rivers Run Red]], that was brought down on both territories. Rivers Run Red poisons the water, encouraging rivers, streams and lakes to break their banks, and causing widespread flooding. Lowlands become mired with mud and marshes swell with still waters birthing swarms of venomous insects. All this while wounds fester and become infected threatening the life of anyone in the area.

	Fortunately, the Empire and their friends were able to counter these magics. The Brackensongs and their allies performed [[Rivers of Life]] to defeat the curse in Hercynica, while the [[Great Forest Orcs]] used the copy of the same ritual to save Therunin. Such rituals are expensive to perform, but they were essential to ~~minimize~~ the losses to the Empire when fighting the vallornspawn.		Fortunately, the Empire and their friends were able to counter these magics. The Brackensongs and their allies performed [[Rivers of Life]] to defeat the curse in Hercynica, while the [[Great Forest Orcs]] used the copy of the same ritual to save Therunin. Such rituals are expensive to perform, but they were essential to minimise the losses to the Empire when fighting the vallornspawn.

	This use of the Rivers Run Red curse marks a dangerous new development in the fight against the Heirs of Terunael and their foul allies. Rivers of Life is known to stir the vallorn to life, causing wild rampant growth. While the two rituals cancel each other out, it is not clear that Rivers Run Red wouldn't also cause similar problems in left to run its course. It is, after-all, a powerful Spring curse and one that floods the territory with [[Spring magic]]. The Empire has been able to stop both curses so far, but there are clear risks if this continues, both to the lives of Imperial citizens in the affected territories - and to what might happen to the vallorn if the curse were left to run amok.		This use of the Rivers Run Red curse marks a dangerous new development in the fight against the Heirs of Terunael and their foul allies. Rivers of Life is known to stir the vallorn to life, causing wild rampant growth. While the two rituals cancel each other out, it is not clear that Rivers Run Red wouldn't also cause similar problems in left to run its course. It is, after-all, a powerful Spring curse and one that floods the territory with [[Spring magic]]. The Empire has been able to stop both curses so far, but there are clear risks if this continues, both to the lives of Imperial citizens in the affected territories - and to what might happen to the vallorn if the curse were left to run amok.

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	* Movement required: [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Accessibility#Location.2C_Terrain_and_Movement Free Ranging]		* Movement required: [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Accessibility#Location.2C_Terrain_and_Movement Free Ranging]

	None of these skirmishes are in an area affected by the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|~~Vallorn~~ miasma]].		None of these skirmishes are in an area affected by the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]].

	Depending on the number of Skirmish Team available, the size of the conjunctions might change between publication and when they run at the event. Details will be finalised Friday afternoon before time-in. Please check the conjunctions at the Sentinel Gate via a referee early Friday evening to confirm all details. This page will '''not''' be updated while onsite.</box></div>		Depending on the number of Skirmish Team available, the size of the conjunctions might change between publication and when they run at the event. Details will be finalised Friday afternoon before time-in. Please check the conjunctions at the Sentinel Gate via a referee early Friday evening to confirm all details. This page will '''not''' be updated while onsite.</box></div>
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	The Grey Pilgrims have attempted to scout the [[steading]], but there are far too many Heirs and vallornspawn in the area for them to attempt a rescue. Instead they reported the information to the Imperial prognosticators who have been identified an opportunity to rescue the vates and strike against the steading, with the potential to kill their leader, ''Clevorn Greenstride'', who is believed to be present.		The Grey Pilgrims have attempted to scout the [[steading]], but there are far too many Heirs and vallornspawn in the area for them to attempt a rescue. Instead they reported the information to the Imperial prognosticators who have been identified an opportunity to rescue the vates and strike against the steading, with the potential to kill their leader, ''Clevorn Greenstride'', who is believed to be present.

	<box>'''Note:''' None of these four skirmishes are run within an area under the effect of the ~~Vallorn~~ miasma.</box>		<box>'''Note:''' None of these four skirmishes are run within an area under the effect of the vallorn miasma.</box>

	==Origins==		==Origins==

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Hercynia and Therunin

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	A month before the Winter Solstice, as the snows started to land thick and heavy in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]], Navarr scouts in the Silent Bell report the movements of the ''Fellorich Striding'', Heirs of Terunael led by the [[brand]] ''Fenella Fellorich''. This [[striding]] are linked to many of the attacks in the Northpines and [[Hercynia#Summersend\|Summersend]] in Hercynia, indicating that Fenella is perhaps coordinating activities of the Heirs in the territory from a hideaway in '''Needlestead'''. These reports are matched to an account received from the Marshstalker Steading of Summersend who report an attack on their [[wayhouse]] by the Fellorich shortly after the Autumn Equinox. The Marshstalkers were beset by the striding during a nighttime raid; whilst the attack was driven off at great cost, in the confusion an old heirloom was stolen from the wayhouse's meeting hall. An opportunity has been identified to strike against the Fellorich Striding, possibly eliminate their leader Fenella, and recover the lost item.		A month before the Winter Solstice, as the snows started to land thick and heavy in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]], Navarr scouts in the Silent Bell report the movements of the ''Fellorich Striding'', Heirs of Terunael led by the [[brand]] ''Fenella Fellorich''. This [[striding]] are linked to many of the attacks in the Northpines and [[Hercynia#Summersend\|Summersend]] in Hercynia, indicating that Fenella is perhaps coordinating activities of the Heirs in the territory from a hideaway in '''Needlestead'''. These reports are matched to an account received from the Marshstalker Steading of Summersend who report an attack on their [[wayhouse]] by the Fellorich shortly after the Autumn Equinox. The Marshstalkers were beset by the striding during a nighttime raid; whilst the attack was driven off at great cost, in the confusion an old heirloom was stolen from the wayhouse's meeting hall. An opportunity has been identified to strike against the Fellorich Striding, possibly eliminate their leader Fenella, and recover the lost item.
	{{SOP\|statement=After a historical research request we the Navarr National Assembly as a matter of national Pride ask for citizens who have information regarding the Abraxus Stone known as "The Vate's Shelter". This was worn by a vate known as Roswen Doublestep and was lost during the reign of Brannan.\|assembly=Navarr Assembly\|by=Ranulf Farkas\|when=Autumn Equinox ~~398YE~~\|vote=Greater Majority (180 - 0)}}		{{SOP\|statement=After a historical research request we the Navarr National Assembly as a matter of national Pride ask for citizens who have information regarding the Abraxus Stone known as "The Vate's Shelter". This was worn by a vate known as Roswen Doublestep and was lost during the reign of Brannan.\|assembly=Navarr Assembly\|by=Ranulf Farkas\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=Greater Majority (180 - 0)}}
	The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.		The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.

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	Fortunately the stalwart resistance to their efforts in Hercynica and Therunin has forced them into the open. Nobody is sure how many Heirs there really are, but a number of them are believed to have fled West, seeing the relative safety of Liathaven. That is not a problem that can be dealt with now, but the Empire can deal with those that have not yet fled. Thanks to the vigilance of the Synod there are two opportunities to catch some of the Heirs before they can retreat to their boltholes.		Fortunately the stalwart resistance to their efforts in Hercynica and Therunin has forced them into the open. Nobody is sure how many Heirs there really are, but a number of them are believed to have fled West, seeing the relative safety of Liathaven. That is not a problem that can be dealt with now, but the Empire can deal with those that have not yet fled. Thanks to the vigilance of the Synod there are two opportunities to catch some of the Heirs before they can retreat to their boltholes.

	===~~Hercynica~~ and Therunin===		===Hercynia and Therunin===
	* '''There is an opportunity to aid a Navarr wayhouse in Hercynia and gain information about the ~~wherabouts~~ of the Vate's Shelter artifact'''		* '''There is an opportunity to aid a Navarr wayhouse in Hercynia and gain information about the whereabouts of the Vate's Shelter artifact'''
	* '''There is an opportunity to rescue Winter adept vates imprisoned by the Heirs in Therunin'''		* '''There is an opportunity to rescue Winter adept vates imprisoned by the Heirs in Therunin'''
	The territories claimed by the Navarr have seen large numbers of engagements and sudden eruptions of violence arise over the last season. Fierce conflicts have been fought from Hercynia in the north to Therunin in the south-east, yet military forces of Navarr and their allies from the other nations have stymied the extent to which these recidivists have been able to inflict death and destruction on the Empire. Through the efforts of the Valiant Pegasus, the Grey Pilgrims, the Silent Bell, and numerous bands of warriors, the tide has slowly been turned against the foes that have lain hidden across the woods of the Empire.		The territories claimed by the Navarr have seen large numbers of engagements and sudden eruptions of violence arise over the last season. Fierce conflicts have been fought from Hercynia in the north to Therunin in the south-east, yet military forces of Navarr and their allies from the other nations have stymied the extent to which these recidivists have been able to inflict death and destruction on the Empire. Through the efforts of the Valiant Pegasus, the Grey Pilgrims, the Silent Bell, and numerous bands of warriors, the tide has slowly been turned against the foes that have lain hidden across the woods of the Empire.

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	Such rituals are [[Ride_the_Noble_Steed\|not uncommon in the Empire]], but they are almost invariably of the [[Night magic\|Night realm]]. The Greenfountain Spire would not be able to cast a powerful Night ritual, there's no evidence that they have any experience with the Night realm. However if their dream ritual was of the Spring realm then it's likely they could have cast that enchantment over the whole Empire. It would have lasted a season, intensifying as the campaigning season got underway, but fading by the time the Winter Solstice begins. There would be little left after the ritual ended, perhaps some minor physical remnants of the Spring magic used to power the ritual at most.		Such rituals are [[Ride_the_Noble_Steed\|not uncommon in the Empire]], but they are almost invariably of the [[Night magic\|Night realm]]. The Greenfountain Spire would not be able to cast a powerful Night ritual, there's no evidence that they have any experience with the Night realm. However if their dream ritual was of the Spring realm then it's likely they could have cast that enchantment over the whole Empire. It would have lasted a season, intensifying as the campaigning season got underway, but fading by the time the Winter Solstice begins. There would be little left after the ritual ended, perhaps some minor physical remnants of the Spring magic used to power the ritual at most.

	Now, as a result of the Empire's vigilance and the dedication of the military captains there is an opportunity to directly confront the Greenfountain Spire. The Civil Service has identified a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate close to '''Beaten Branch Wayhouse''' in Peakedge Song, Therunin. War scouts and Navarr stridings in the area have reported on the movement of a group of Urizeni magi and sentinels from Greenfountain Spire that left ~~Perego~~ in Morrow shortly after the Autumn Equinox. Understood to be led by the sentinel Agrippina of Green Fountain, the band headed through the passes into Therunin, only to disappear into the depths of the miasma of Sweetglades.		Now, as a result of the Empire's vigilance and the dedication of the military captains there is an opportunity to directly confront the Greenfountain Spire. The Civil Service has identified a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate close to '''Beaten Branch Wayhouse''' in Peakedge Song, Therunin. War scouts and Navarr stridings in the area have reported on the movement of a group of Urizeni magi and sentinels from Greenfountain Spire that left Peregro in Morrow shortly after the Autumn Equinox. Understood to be led by the sentinel Agrippina of Green Fountain, the band headed through the passes into Therunin, only to disappear into the depths of the miasma of Sweetglades.

	Apparently, this band has now emerged from the heart of the vallorn in the territory openly displaying their allegiance to Yaw'nagrah, alongside a host of spawn, [[ettercap\|ettercaps]] and vallorn-infested husks, for the most part. The force has already attacked settlements in the area and has strengthened its power during stops at Spring [[regio]] in the area. This opportunity will allow the heroes of the Empire to deal with the Spire. If enough of their powerful magicians can be killed, then that should ensure that there are no more dreams of Yaw'nagrah to trouble the Empire's sleep.		Apparently, this band has now emerged from the heart of the vallorn in the territory openly displaying their allegiance to Yaw'nagrah, alongside a host of spawn, [[ettercap\|ettercaps]] and vallorn-infested husks, for the most part. The force has already attacked settlements in the area and has strengthened its power during stops at Spring [[regio]] in the area. This opportunity will allow the heroes of the Empire to deal with the Spire. If enough of their powerful magicians can be killed, then that should ensure that there are no more dreams of Yaw'nagrah to trouble the Empire's sleep.
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	The recent conflicts in Hercynia and Therunin were made more perilous by the imposition of a terrible curse, [[Rivers Run Red]], that was brought down on both territories. Rivers Run Red poisons the water, encouraging rivers, streams and lakes to break their banks, and causing widespread flooding. Lowlands become mired with mud and marshes swell with still waters birthing swarms of venomous insects. All this while wounds fester and become infected threatening the life of anyone in the area.		The recent conflicts in Hercynia and Therunin were made more perilous by the imposition of a terrible curse, [[Rivers Run Red]], that was brought down on both territories. Rivers Run Red poisons the water, encouraging rivers, streams and lakes to break their banks, and causing widespread flooding. Lowlands become mired with mud and marshes swell with still waters birthing swarms of venomous insects. All this while wounds fester and become infected threatening the life of anyone in the area.

	Fortunately, the Empire and their friends were able to counter these magics. The Brackensongs and their allies performed [[Rivers of Life]] to defeat the curse in ~~Hercynica~~, while the [[Great Forest Orcs]] used the copy of the same ritual to save Therunin. Such rituals are expensive to perform, but they were essential to minimise the losses to the Empire when fighting the vallornspawn.		Fortunately, the Empire and their friends were able to counter these magics. The Brackensongs and their allies performed [[Rivers of Life]] to defeat the curse in Hercynia, while the [[Great Forest Orcs]] used the copy of the same ritual to save Therunin. Such rituals are expensive to perform, but they were essential to minimise the losses to the Empire when fighting the vallornspawn.

	This use of the Rivers Run Red curse marks a dangerous new development in the fight against the Heirs of Terunael and their foul allies. Rivers of Life is known to stir the vallorn to life, causing wild rampant growth. While the two rituals cancel each other out, it is not clear that Rivers Run Red wouldn't also cause similar problems in left to run its course. It is, after-all, a powerful Spring curse and one that floods the territory with [[Spring magic]]. The Empire has been able to stop both curses so far, but there are clear risks if this continues, both to the lives of Imperial citizens in the affected territories - and to what might happen to the vallorn if the curse were left to run amok.		This use of the Rivers Run Red curse marks a dangerous new development in the fight against the Heirs of Terunael and their foul allies. Rivers of Life is known to stir the vallorn to life, causing wild rampant growth. While the two rituals cancel each other out, it is not clear that Rivers Run Red wouldn't also cause similar problems in left to run its course. It is, after-all, a powerful Spring curse and one that floods the territory with [[Spring magic]]. The Empire has been able to stop both curses so far, but there are clear risks if this continues, both to the lives of Imperial citizens in the affected territories - and to what might happen to the vallorn if the curse were left to run amok.
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	<tr><td>Tower's Edge Holt, Upper Tarn Valley, Therunin</td><td>15:30 Saturday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Tower's Edge Holt, Upper Tarn Valley, Therunin</td><td>15:30 Saturday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	A month before the Winter Solstice, as the snows started to land thick and heavy in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]], Navarr scouts in the Silent Bell report the movements of the ''Fellorich Striding'', Heirs of Terunael led by the [[brand]] ''Fenella Fellorich''. This [[striding]] are linked to many of the attacks in the Northpines and [[Hercynia#Summersend\|Summersend]] in Hercynia, indicating that Fenella is perhaps coordinating activities of the Heirs in the territory from a hideaway in '''Needlestead'''. These reports are matched to an account received from the Marshstalker Steading of Summersend who report an attack on their [[wayhouse]] by the Fellorich shortly after the Autumn Equinox. The Marshstalkers were beset by the striding during a ~~nighttime~~ raid; whilst the attack was driven off at great cost, in the confusion an old heirloom was stolen from the wayhouse's meeting hall. An opportunity has been identified to strike against the Fellorich Striding, possibly eliminate their leader Fenella, and recover the lost item.		A month before the Winter Solstice, as the snows started to land thick and heavy in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]], Navarr scouts in the Silent Bell report the movements of the ''Fellorich Striding'', Heirs of Terunael led by the [[brand]] ''Fenella Fellorich''. This [[striding]] are linked to many of the attacks in the Northpines and [[Hercynia#Summersend\|Summersend]] in Hercynia, indicating that Fenella is perhaps coordinating activities of the Heirs in the territory from a hideaway in '''Needlestead'''. These reports are matched to an account received from the Marshstalker Steading of Summersend who report an attack on their [[wayhouse]] by the Fellorich shortly after the Autumn Equinox. The Marshstalkers were beset by the striding during a night-time raid; whilst the attack was driven off at great cost, in the confusion an old heirloom was stolen from the wayhouse's meeting hall. An opportunity has been identified to strike against the Fellorich Striding, possibly eliminate their leader Fenella, and recover the lost item.
	{{SOP\|statement=After a historical research request we the Navarr National Assembly as a matter of national Pride ask for citizens who have information regarding the Abraxus Stone known as "The Vate's Shelter". This was worn by a vate known as Roswen Doublestep and was lost during the reign of Brannan.\|assembly=Navarr Assembly\|by=Ranulf Farkas\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=Greater Majority (180 - 0)}}		{{SOP\|statement=After a historical research request we the Navarr National Assembly as a matter of national Pride ask for citizens who have information regarding the Abraxus Stone known as "The Vate's Shelter". This was worn by a vate known as Roswen Doublestep and was lost during the reign of Brannan.\|assembly=Navarr Assembly\|by=Ranulf Farkas\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=Greater Majority (180 - 0)}}
	The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.		The heirloom is known by the Marshstalkers as the ''Promise of Home'', an old [[Icon of the Witness]] that had been hallowed with true liao during the reign of Empress Teleri. If recovered, and returned to the Marshstalkers via the Navarr egregore, the steading has promised to travel to Anvil at the Spring Equinox. Following a call made by the Navarr national assembly the Marshstalkers have knowledge to share about '''[[Abraxus_Stone#The_Vate.27s_Shelter\|The Vate's Shelter]]''', an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Abraxus Stone]] that was lost to the Navarr during the reign of [[Empress Brannan]], some 130 years ago.
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	* '''The Empire has limited information about the situation in Liathaven'''		* '''The Empire has limited information about the situation in Liathaven'''
	* '''The spy network might be used to gather intelligence about the Heirs' activities there'''		* '''The spy network might be used to gather intelligence about the Heirs' activities there'''
	Whatever steps the Empire takes to fight the Heirs of Terunael, there remains one serious problem that has not yet been addressed. All the evidence of the last few years and all the rumours that the Silent Bell have gathered point to one unmistakeable conclusion. The origins of the Heirs of Terunael, the source of their power, the ~~foutainhead~~ from which so much misery and strife has flowed is in Liathaven.		Whatever steps the Empire takes to fight the Heirs of Terunael, there remains one serious problem that has not yet been addressed. All the evidence of the last few years and all the rumours that the Silent Bell have gathered point to one unmistakeable conclusion. The origins of the Heirs of Terunael, the source of their power, the fountainhead from which so much misery and strife has flowed is in Liathaven.

	The Empire still controls two regions in the territory, but only just. The dreadful conflict that has raged between the Empire and the Jotun has reduced the Imperial presence in the territory to a handful of groups clinging on in the last few steadings. The Jotun control at least two regions in the north, but their own presence here has suffered almost as badly as the Navarr. There are also significant numbers of [[feni]] in the territory - exiles from [[the Marches]] - but it is hardly surprising that the Empire has no idea what these traditionally isolationist people are up to.		The Empire still controls two regions in the territory, but only just. The dreadful conflict that has raged between the Empire and the Jotun has reduced the Imperial presence in the territory to a handful of groups clinging on in the last few steadings. The Jotun control at least two regions in the north, but their own presence here has suffered almost as badly as the Navarr. There are also significant numbers of [[feni]] in the territory - exiles from [[the Marches]] - but it is hardly surprising that the Empire has no idea what these traditionally isolationist people are up to.
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	The results are cumulative, so if 15 military units in total are assigned then the players receive all the benefits listed on the table. They are also cumulative with the usual effects of a spy network - this information supplements, rather than replaces, the usual reports.		The results are cumulative, so if 15 military units in total are assigned then the players receive all the benefits listed on the table. They are also cumulative with the usual effects of a spy network - this information supplements, rather than replaces, the usual reports.

	If the Empire doesn't take this opportunity ~~quckly~~, then the leads the Silent Bell have gathered will quickly lose their usefulness. The Empire could use the spy network to learn what is going on in the territory at any point, but the opportunity to gather specific information, and to potentially uncover opportunities to strike against the leadership of the Heirs, will be lost by the start of the Spring Equinox.		If the Empire doesn't take this opportunity quickly, then the leads the Silent Bell have gathered will quickly lose their usefulness. The Empire could use the spy network to learn what is going on in the territory at any point, but the opportunity to gather specific information, and to potentially uncover opportunities to strike against the leadership of the Heirs, will be lost by the start of the Spring Equinox.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Senate requested that [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request magistrates investigate followers of Yaw'nagrah\|magistrates investigate]] the cults of Yaw'nagrah, leading to widespread disruption but hopefully rooting out some of the remaining ~~idolators~~ of this dangerous Spring eternal.		The Senate requested that [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request magistrates investigate followers of Yaw'nagrah\|magistrates investigate]] the cults of Yaw'nagrah, leading to widespread disruption but hopefully rooting out some of the remaining idolaters of this dangerous Spring eternal.
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Rise of Terunael]] - the Autumn 383YE wind of fortune which laid out the Heirs' most recent stratagem		* [[Rise of Terunael]] - the Autumn 383YE wind of fortune which laid out the Heirs' most recent stratagem