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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	For the most part, the Great Forest orcs live quietly in Therunin alongside their [[briar]] allies. During the Autumn Equinox a number of opportunities to [[The_place_you_called_home\|improve relations between the Great Forest and the Empire]] were secured.		For the most part, the Great Forest orcs live quietly in Therunin alongside their [[briar]] allies. During the Autumn Equinox a number of opportunities to [[The_place_you_called_home\|improve relations between the Great Forest and the Empire]] were secured.

	The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].		The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].

	The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the Great Forest Orcs have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.		The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the Great Forest Orcs have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.

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

2026-01-15T12:49:16Z

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

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	The Great Forest orcs have also been [[Permit_Great_Forest_Orcs_to_work_the_Thimble\|given permission]] by the Imperial Senate to take over the operation of the [[Thimble]]. This [[The_place_you_called_home#The Song of the Great Forest\|has several effects]]. It removes the upkeep of the Bourse seat, but it also allows the Great Forest orcs to claim a portion of the weirwood produced to allow them to establish herb gardens and farms in Therunin. This reduces the amount of weirwood received by the Navarr custodian of the Thimble by 4 wains each season.		The Great Forest orcs have also been [[Permit_Great_Forest_Orcs_to_work_the_Thimble\|given permission]] by the Imperial Senate to take over the operation of the [[Thimble]]. This [[The_place_you_called_home#The Song of the Great Forest\|has several effects]]. It removes the upkeep of the Bourse seat, but it also allows the Great Forest orcs to claim a portion of the weirwood produced to allow them to establish herb gardens and farms in Therunin. This reduces the amount of weirwood received by the Navarr custodian of the Thimble by 4 wains each season.

	Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.		Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.

	It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Civil Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.		It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Civil Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.

Twiggy at 17:37, 27 September 2025

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	Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.		Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.

	It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.		It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Civil Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.

	==Grendel==		==Grendel==

Twiggy at 15:11, 2 September 2025

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RichardRaynor at 12:56, 28 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Orc Affairs]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Orc Affairs]]
	<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."		<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."

Hastur: /* Great Forest */

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Great Forest

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	The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].		The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].

	The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the ~~tribe~~ have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.		The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the Great Forest Orvs have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.

	They want to stress that they are not ungrateful - [[Blessing of New Spring]] was one of the specific rituals they identified that they believe will help them adapt and prosper in their new home. They don't clear land and put it to crop the way the Marchers do, but there are some among them who have experience keeping flocks of goats, sheep and other animals and the ritual will benefit them. But they had only intended it as an example of the sort of things that would be useful to them - it was access to the body of Imperial lore they were really seeking. However they do understand how immense the thing they asked for was, so while they had hoped for more they are not angry or insulted that the Empire chose not to grant it.		They want to stress that they are not ungrateful - [[Blessing of New Spring]] was one of the specific rituals they identified that they believe will help them adapt and prosper in their new home. They don't clear land and put it to crop the way the Marchers do, but there are some among them who have experience keeping flocks of goats, sheep and other animals and the ritual will benefit them. But they had only intended it as an example of the sort of things that would be useful to them - it was access to the body of Imperial lore they were really seeking. However they do understand how immense the thing they asked for was, so while they had hoped for more they are not angry or insulted that the Empire chose not to grant it.

Rafferty at 20:39, 9 June 2019

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	<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."		<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."

Rafferty at 15:49, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Winter Solstice 381YE~~]][[Category:Orcs]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Orcs]]
	<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."		<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."

Matt at 16:35, 24 August 2018

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	For the most part, the Great Forest orcs live quietly in Therunin alongside their [[briar]] allies. During the Autumn Equinox a number of opportunities to [[The_place_you_called_home\|improve relations between the Great Forest and the Empire]] were secured.		For the most part, the Great Forest orcs live quietly in Therunin alongside their [[briar]] allies. During the Autumn Equinox a number of opportunities to [[The_place_you_called_home\|improve relations between the Great Forest and the Empire]] were secured.

	The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[~~yeomen~~ of Dawn\|~~yeoman~~]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].		The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].

	The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the tribe have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.		The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the tribe have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.

Rafferty at 13:19, 20 July 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Winter Solstice 381YE]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Winter Solstice 381YE]][[Category:Orcs]]
	<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."		<ic>"These are excellent quality," said the orc trader, weighing one of the ingots in her hand. "Very pure, very fine. If all the rest are of similar quality then you can be sure I will be back next season."

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	The Great Forest orcs have also been [[Permit_Great_Forest_Orcs_to_work_the_Thimble\|given permission]] by the Imperial Senate to take over the operation of the [[Thimble]]. This [[The_place_you_called_home#The Song of the Great Forest\|has several effects]]. It removes the upkeep of the Bourse seat, but it also allows the Great Forest orcs to claim a portion of the weirwood produced to allow them to establish herb gardens and farms in Therunin. This reduces the amount of weirwood received by the Navarr custodian of the Thimble by 4 wains each season.		The Great Forest orcs have also been [[Permit_Great_Forest_Orcs_to_work_the_Thimble\|given permission]] by the Imperial Senate to take over the operation of the [[Thimble]]. This [[The_place_you_called_home#The Song of the Great Forest\|has several effects]]. It removes the upkeep of the Bourse seat, but it also allows the Great Forest orcs to claim a portion of the weirwood produced to allow them to establish herb gardens and farms in Therunin. This reduces the amount of weirwood received by the Navarr custodian of the Thimble by 4 wains each season.

	Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.		Finally the Great Forest Orcs have been given permission to construct a great fortification - the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. The orcs of the Great Forest claim to be masters at working with weirwood, and offered to construct a [[fortification]] to protect Therunin out of wood rather than stone, if the commission was ceded to them for the duration of their stay in the Empire. All they require is someone to provide them with the materials they will need to build such a fortification. The [[Senate]] [[Fortify_Lower_Tarn_Valley\|voted]] to accept the offer - which the orcs are delighted about - but thus far they have not provided any of the materials required so that the work has not yet begun.

	It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Civil Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.		It is believed that the Great Forest tribe intend to send a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Summit but, as is typical for the orcs, they have provided no information about when they intend to arrive. It is likely that the [[Civil Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] may know more.

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	* '''The Thule peace-treaty is coming to an end.'''		* '''The Thule peace-treaty is coming to an end.'''
	* '''A delegation from Otkodov is expected to visit Anvil on Saturday afternoon.'''		* '''A delegation from Otkodov is expected to visit Anvil on Saturday afternoon.'''
	During the Summer Solstice 379YE, the Empire negotiated [[Accept_Thule_peace_treaty\|a peace treaty]] with the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] of [[Otkodov]]. That treaty has remained intact since - despite threats from a [[The_widening_gyre\|disgruntled Wintemark thane]]. An [[Miekarova#Embassy_to_Otkodov\|Embassy]] has been built in [[Miekarova]], and with the assistance of the sorcerous orcs the [[Blackest_night#Significance\|devastating threat of the red star]] was averted, and a new Bourse resource - the [[Gift of the Dwindling Star]] secured for [[Varushka]]. There has even been some thawing between the Thule and the people of [[Wintermark]] it appears - negotiations have resulted not only in the return of slaves taken in the [[Sermersuaq#Silver_Peaks\|Silver Peaks]] and [[Skarsind]], but also the recovery of a valuable ~~artifact~~, the Blood Cloak. Indeed, only this last season another dozen Imperial slaves kept by the Thule were returned to Raknar of Wintermark. There are also rumours of extensive contact between the Thule and some of the [[Navarr]], in [[Miaren]] and [[Hercynia]], and talk of agreements relating to the secrets of the [[vallorn]].		During the Summer Solstice 379YE, the Empire negotiated [[Accept_Thule_peace_treaty\|a peace treaty]] with the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] of [[Otkodov]]. That treaty has remained intact since - despite threats from a [[The_widening_gyre\|disgruntled Wintemark thane]]. An [[Miekarova#Embassy_to_Otkodov\|Embassy]] has been built in [[Miekarova]], and with the assistance of the sorcerous orcs the [[Blackest_night#Significance\|devastating threat of the red star]] was averted, and a new Bourse resource - the [[Gift of the Dwindling Star]] secured for [[Varushka]]. There has even been some thawing between the Thule and the people of [[Wintermark]] it appears - negotiations have resulted not only in the return of slaves taken in the [[Sermersuaq#Silver_Peaks\|Silver Peaks]] and [[Skarsind]], but also the recovery of a valuable artefact, the Blood Cloak. Indeed, only this last season another dozen Imperial slaves kept by the Thule were returned to Raknar of Wintermark. There are also rumours of extensive contact between the Thule and some of the [[Navarr]], in [[Miaren]] and [[Hercynia]], and talk of agreements relating to the secrets of the [[vallorn]].

	With the [[Construct_a_road_connecting_the_Thule_to_the_Torfast_Trading_Post\|approval]] of the Imperial Senate, Thule merchants now travel down through [[Skarsind#Crow.E2.80.99s_Ridge\|Crow's Ridge]] as part of the [[Northern trade network]] - bringing a bounty of crystal mana to the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse]], [[Overseer of the Westward Road]], and the [[Northbound Trademaster]]. A few brave Imperial merchants have even made the long journey north from Skarsind to trade directly with the Thule in southern Otkodov.		With the [[Construct_a_road_connecting_the_Thule_to_the_Torfast_Trading_Post\|approval]] of the Imperial Senate, Thule merchants now travel down through [[Skarsind#Crow.E2.80.99s_Ridge\|Crow's Ridge]] as part of the [[Northern trade network]] - bringing a bounty of crystal mana to the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse]], [[Overseer of the Westward Road]], and the [[Northbound Trademaster]]. A few brave Imperial merchants have even made the long journey north from Skarsind to trade directly with the Thule in southern Otkodov.
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	With that in mind, the Thule dragons are sending a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Solstice to discuss the peace treaty. They will want to speak to the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] - Juha the Cave Spider - and have requested a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|formal reception]] be arranged on Saturday afternoon once the time of their arrival has been confirmed.		With that in mind, the Thule dragons are sending a delegation to Anvil during the Winter Solstice to discuss the peace treaty. They will want to speak to the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] - Juha the Cave Spider - and have requested a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|formal reception]] be arranged on Saturday afternoon once the time of their arrival has been confirmed.
	===Castles and Armies===		===Castles and Armies===
	Shortly before the Winter Solstice, the residents of [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]] and [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]] in [[Karsk]] report that there is now a [[fortification\|castle]] in the Thule-held region of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]]. Unlike the magical castle [[The_stars_aren't_right#Citadel_of_Silver_and_Bone\|conjured permanently from the Summer realm]] in the Silver Peaks, this castle has been built the old-fashioned way - with slaves. According to the woodcutters, charcoal burners, and wagon raiders, there is also a substantial Thule force there - almost certainly an army. At the same time, [[Suaq]] hunters in [[Sermersuaq#Suaq Fount\|Suaq Fount]] and [[Sermersuaq#East Floes\|East Floes]] speak of seeing large numbers of orcs moving around on the flanks of the ~~SIlver~~ Peaks.		Shortly before the Winter Solstice, the residents of [[Karsk#Branoc\|Branoc]] and [[Karsk#Crowslook\|Crowslook]] in [[Karsk]] report that there is now a [[fortification\|castle]] in the Thule-held region of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]]. Unlike the magical castle [[The_stars_aren't_right#Citadel_of_Silver_and_Bone\|conjured permanently from the Summer realm]] in the Silver Peaks, this castle has been built the old-fashioned way - with slaves. According to the woodcutters, charcoal burners, and wagon raiders, there is also a substantial Thule force there - almost certainly an army. At the same time, [[Suaq]] hunters in [[Sermersuaq#Suaq Fount\|Suaq Fount]] and [[Sermersuaq#East Floes\|East Floes]] speak of seeing large numbers of orcs moving around on the flanks of the Silver Peaks.

	There are absolutely no signs of hostility; the armies are simply there. As near as the observers from outside the regions can tell they are simply drilling, hunting, and doing all the other things an army does when it is on furlough. Yet it can be no coincidence that the Thule have chosen this particular time to make a show of strength, albeit a restrained one.		There are absolutely no signs of hostility; the armies are simply there. As near as the observers from outside the regions can tell they are simply drilling, hunting, and doing all the other things an army does when it is on furlough. Yet it can be no coincidence that the Thule have chosen this particular time to make a show of strength, albeit a restrained one.
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	The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].		The Great Forest Orcs had requested if they might have access to Imperial Lore - the name given to the great body of Imperial rituals that allows magicians from all over the Empire to master any ritual they choose. Volfe of Ashenhall, the [[Archmage]] of Spring, successfully raised a [[Declaration#Declaration of Dissemination\|Declaration of Dissemination]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] to have ritual text for [[Rivers of Life]] created and bequeathed to the Great Forest Orcs, while Kay Carter, a [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] of House de Ryland raised the same declaration for [[Blessing of New Spring]]. Ironically this was a much more expensive option than the aid the Great Forest Orcs requested, but it does ensure that they will '''not''' gain access to Imperial lore with [[The_place_you_called_home#Guarded_Wisdom\|all the attendant risks that that would have]].

	The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the Great Forest ~~Orvs~~ have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.		The ritual texts have been provided to the orc magicians, but their arrival appears to cause some concern. The wealth they had gathered to pay for access to Imperial lore is basically everything the Great Forest Orcs have in the world - having been forced to flee their homes by the Druj. They are happy to pay that for a chance for their offspring to learn to wield the kind of powerful magic the Empire has - but these two ritual texts are only a fraction of what they had asked for. While they do not wish to appear ungrateful, they appear concerned that they are now expected to provide the original payment they offered for these two rituals only, and are eagerly seeking clarification.

	They want to stress that they are not ungrateful - [[Blessing of New Spring]] was one of the specific rituals they identified that they believe will help them adapt and prosper in their new home. They don't clear land and put it to crop the way the Marchers do, but there are some among them who have experience keeping flocks of goats, sheep and other animals and the ritual will benefit them. But they had only intended it as an example of the sort of things that would be useful to them - it was access to the body of Imperial lore they were really seeking. However they do understand how immense the thing they asked for was, so while they had hoped for more they are not angry or insulted that the Empire chose not to grant it.		They want to stress that they are not ungrateful - [[Blessing of New Spring]] was one of the specific rituals they identified that they believe will help them adapt and prosper in their new home. They don't clear land and put it to crop the way the Marchers do, but there are some among them who have experience keeping flocks of goats, sheep and other animals and the ritual will benefit them. But they had only intended it as an example of the sort of things that would be useful to them - it was access to the body of Imperial lore they were really seeking. However they do understand how immense the thing they asked for was, so while they had hoped for more they are not angry or insulted that the Empire chose not to grant it.
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	[[Rivers of Life]] is more challenging for them since it is an expensive ritual that is difficult to cast, but they are keen on the prospect of learning such a powerful ritual. They can see it would benefit them over the coming winter but they are cautious and want to be sure that the Conclave is happy for them to attempt a ritual that pours [[Spring magic]] into the entire [[territory]] of [[Therunin]]?		[[Rivers of Life]] is more challenging for them since it is an expensive ritual that is difficult to cast, but they are keen on the prospect of learning such a powerful ritual. They can see it would benefit them over the coming winter but they are cautious and want to be sure that the Conclave is happy for them to attempt a ritual that pours [[Spring magic]] into the entire [[territory]] of [[Therunin]]?

	The Navarr National Assembly passed a [[mandate]] charging Tynan Lonestriker to urge the people of Therunin to share their herbs and supplies with the great forest orcs. This will significantly [[The_place_you_called_home#The Lodge of Yew\|impact]] the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[business\|businesses]] of Therunin (they will produce 2 fewer herbs or 36 fewer rings ~~respecively~~ each season for the next year). At the same time the Imperial Senate voted to [[amend the use of the Gardens of High Chalcis]], to redirect the bounty of herbs they provide to support the Great Forest orcs. It is not entirely clear what will result from taking advantage of both opportunities, but it is certain that the Great Forest will have more than enough herbs for their needs in the coming year.		The Navarr National Assembly passed a [[mandate]] charging Tynan Lonestriker to urge the people of Therunin to share their herbs and supplies with the great forest orcs. This will significantly [[The_place_you_called_home#The Lodge of Yew\|impact]] the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] and [[business\|businesses]] of Therunin (they will produce 2 fewer herbs or 36 fewer rings respectively each season for the next year). At the same time the Imperial Senate voted to [[amend the use of the Gardens of High Chalcis]], to redirect the bounty of herbs they provide to support the Great Forest orcs. It is not entirely clear what will result from taking advantage of both opportunities, but it is certain that the Great Forest will have more than enough herbs for their needs in the coming year.

	The Conclave has also asked magicians to teach magic to the Great Forest Orcs to help them regain what has been lost. This is well received by the Orcs, who are eager to learn, but the magicians soon report that although they are able to provide rudimentary instruction in magic, what these people really lack is access to a wide body of ritual lore. That would allow them to learn to master powerful and important rituals. Their teachers are very wary of teaching them those rituals without explicit direction from the Conclave to make Imperial Lore accessible to their pupils, so it is impossible to provide significant help without that.		The Conclave has also asked magicians to teach magic to the Great Forest Orcs to help them regain what has been lost. This is well received by the Orcs, who are eager to learn, but the magicians soon report that although they are able to provide rudimentary instruction in magic, what these people really lack is access to a wide body of ritual lore. That would allow them to learn to master powerful and important rituals. Their teachers are very wary of teaching them those rituals without explicit direction from the Conclave to make Imperial Lore accessible to their pupils, so it is impossible to provide significant help without that.