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GuiltyConscience: /* Resolution */

2025-07-13T19:14:25Z

Resolution

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Two hundred and seventy-two cattle bonds were provided for the [[#The Southern Herd\|Southern Herd]], the Marches and Imperial Orcs can now support the efforts to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_interlude#Escort_the_Drovers\|escort the drovers]]. The Sand Fisher ''Frost Eyes'' received twelve cattle bonds for ~~their~~ [[#Cows in a Swamp\|herd in Misericorde]], ~~they have~~ provided sixteen drams of realmsroot in return to the individual who arranged the trade. One hundred cattle bonds were successfully acquired for luring [[#Beast in the Winds\|Typhawn]]. The [[A_pillow_of_winds#Yakholme_Grange\|Hakhandra family]] of [[Faraden]] were able to buy their sixteen cattle bonds. An unknown number were sold to the [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|economic consortium]] of Thule, and to the [[Is_there_anybody_out_there%3F#The_Iron_Ledger_(Callidus)\|heralds of Callidus]].		Two hundred and seventy-two cattle bonds were provided for the [[#The Southern Herd\|Southern Herd]], the Marches and Imperial Orcs can now support the efforts to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_interlude#Escort_the_Drovers\|escort the drovers]]. The Sand Fisher ''Frost Eyes'' received twelve cattle bonds for xyr [[#Cows in a Swamp\|herd in Misericorde]], xe has provided sixteen drams of realmsroot in return to the individual who arranged the trade. One hundred cattle bonds were successfully acquired for luring [[#Beast in the Winds\|Typhawn]]. The [[A_pillow_of_winds#Yakholme_Grange\|Hakhandra family]] of [[Faraden]] were able to buy their sixteen cattle bonds. An unknown number were sold to the [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|economic consortium]] of Thule, and to the [[Is_there_anybody_out_there%3F#The_Iron_Ledger_(Callidus)\|heralds of Callidus]].

	A total of forty-nine cows were sold at the Wayford Market, each one providing 54 rings to the farm owner. A grand total of one hundred and sixty-eight cows were sold at the Stockland Market, each providing 48 rings.		A total of forty-nine cows were sold at the Wayford Market, each one providing 54 rings to the farm owner. A grand total of one hundred and sixty-eight cows were sold at the Stockland Market, each providing 48 rings.

Hailmur: /* The Markets */

2025-06-25T13:32:34Z

The Markets

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	<tr><td>110 or less</td><td>54 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>110 or less</td><td>54 rings</td></tr>
	</table></div></div>		</table></div></div>

			==Resolution==
			Two hundred and seventy-two cattle bonds were provided for the [[#The Southern Herd\|Southern Herd]], the Marches and Imperial Orcs can now support the efforts to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_interlude#Escort_the_Drovers\|escort the drovers]]. The Sand Fisher ''Frost Eyes'' received twelve cattle bonds for their [[#Cows in a Swamp\|herd in Misericorde]], they have provided sixteen drams of realmsroot in return to the individual who arranged the trade. One hundred cattle bonds were successfully acquired for luring [[#Beast in the Winds\|Typhawn]]. The [[A_pillow_of_winds#Yakholme_Grange\|Hakhandra family]] of [[Faraden]] were able to buy their sixteen cattle bonds. An unknown number were sold to the [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|economic consortium]] of Thule, and to the [[Is_there_anybody_out_there%3F#The_Iron_Ledger_(Callidus)\|heralds of Callidus]].

			A total of forty-nine cows were sold at the Wayford Market, each one providing 54 rings to the farm owner. A grand total of one hundred and sixty-eight cows were sold at the Stockland Market, each providing 48 rings.

			The remaining cattle bonds have either been exchanged for cows, taken to new homes across the Empire, or kept as collectors items.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|Louder than words]] - 387YE Spring Wind of Fortune talking about the Thule offer of mana for cows		* [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|Louder than words]] - 387YE Spring Wind of Fortune talking about the Thule offer of mana for cows
	* [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Million miles of water]] - 386YE Winter Wind of Fortune introducing the cattle markets		* [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Million miles of water]] - 386YE Winter Wind of Fortune introducing the cattle markets

Kirkbride: /* Overview */

2025-06-11T11:57:16Z

Overview

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	Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.		Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.

	Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on ~~that will~~ be ~~available~~ in the '''[[~~TBC~~]]''' wind of fortune.		Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise, the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on can be found in the '''[[Is_there_anybody_out_there%3F#The_Iron_Ledger_(Callidus)\|Is there anybody out there?]]''' wind of fortune. In addition, a [[Faraden]] merchant family are interested in acquiring cattle bonds, which can be found in the '''[[A_pillow_of_winds#Yakholme_Grange\|A pillow of winds]]''' wind of fortune.

	Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.		Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.

Hailmur: /* Overview */

2025-06-07T13:01:12Z

Overview

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	Last season, the Imperial Senate passed a motion to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Establish_Cattle_Markets\|establish the cattle markets]] in [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland]] and [[Mitwold#Wayford\|Wayford]]. This followed a [[Million miles of water\|proposal]] put forward by Marcher farmers who travelled to [[Mareave]] to set up a [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Southern Herd]] in Nadir in order to alleviate the [[Region_qualities#Arid\|arid]] nature of the region.		Last season, the Imperial Senate passed a motion to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Establish_Cattle_Markets\|establish the cattle markets]] in [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland]] and [[Mitwold#Wayford\|Wayford]]. This followed a [[Million miles of water\|proposal]] put forward by Marcher farmers who travelled to [[Mareave]] to set up a [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Southern Herd]] in Nadir in order to alleviate the [[Region_qualities#Arid\|arid]] nature of the region.

	Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.		Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Each slip of paper will state which cattle market they are from and are worth two cattle bonds each.

			Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.

	Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on that will be available in the '''[[TBC]]''' wind of fortune.		Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on that will be available in the '''[[TBC]]''' wind of fortune.

Hailmur: /* Overview */

2025-06-06T20:19:58Z

Overview

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	Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.		Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.

	Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. An eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds~~. And some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of~~ the [[~~Hayaak\|Hawk Lord~~]].		Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on that will be available in the '''[[TBC]]''' wind of fortune.

	Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.		Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.

Hailmur: /* Herds of Afar */

2025-06-06T18:50:05Z

Herds of Afar

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	* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can increase the size of their herd using cattle bonds'''		* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can increase the size of their herd using cattle bonds'''
	* '''If the Dhomiro can acquire one hundred bonds, it will increase the income from their sinecure by 250 rings a season'''		* '''If the Dhomiro can acquire one hundred bonds, it will increase the income from their sinecure by 250 rings a season'''
	Last season, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reestablish Herds of Afar\|reestablish]] the [[Send_for_me#Herds_of_Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Whilst the option was available to use cattle bonds, it was funded in coin by the newly elected [[Feroz\|Senator for Feroz]], '''Garviel i Abrira i Erigo'''. But why settle for a newly rejuvenated herd when it could be further expanded? The drovers and guards are certain they would be able to manage if the herd were to increase by half again, another one hundred heads of cattle. If the Dhomiro of Afar can acquire one hundred bonds, then they will be able to further increase the size of their sinecure, increasing its seasonal income to ~~13 crowns~~ a season.		Last season, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reestablish Herds of Afar\|reestablish]] the [[Send_for_me#Herds_of_Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Whilst the option was available to use cattle bonds, it was funded in coin by the newly elected [[Feroz\|Senator for Feroz]], '''Garviel i Abrira i Erigo'''. But why settle for a newly rejuvenated herd when it could be further expanded? The drovers and guards are certain they would be able to manage if the herd were to increase by half again, another one hundred heads of cattle. If the Dhomiro of Afar can acquire one hundred bonds, then they will be able to further increase the size of their sinecure, increasing its seasonal income to 410 rings a season.

	'''OOC Note:''' If the Dhomiro of Afar has one hundred cattle bonds in their inventory after the event, then we will assume they are intended for the expansion of the Herds of Afar. If there are fewer than one hundred cattle bonds, then they will be exchanged at a rate of 18 rings for each cattle bond.		'''OOC Note:''' If the Dhomiro of Afar has one hundred cattle bonds in their inventory after the event, then we will assume they are intended for the expansion of the Herds of Afar. If there are fewer than one hundred cattle bonds, then they will be exchanged at a rate of 18 rings for each cattle bond.

	==Suranni Herds==		==Suranni Herds==
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorIronConfederacy.png\|caption='''Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo''', Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorIronConfederacy.png\|caption='''Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo''', Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

Hailmur at 18:22, 6 June 2025

2025-06-06T18:22:38Z

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	==The Markets==		==The Markets==
			<div style="float: right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vesna Bor-cow-vna Prochnost.webp\|caption=Emperor Vesna Borkovna Prochnost\|width=250px}}</div>
	* '''The cattle markets of Stockland and Wayford have seen an unprecedented amount of business'''		* '''The cattle markets of Stockland and Wayford have seen an unprecedented amount of business'''
	* '''There are expected to be 484 Stockland bonds and 334 Wayford bonds in Anvil at the summit'''		* '''There are expected to be 484 Stockland bonds and 334 Wayford bonds in Anvil at the summit'''

Hailmur at 18:13, 6 June 2025

2025-06-06T18:13:17Z

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	Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.		Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.

	Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] ~~has two options available to them: to~~ expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years~~, or~~ trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. An eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds. And some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]].		Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. An eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds. And some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]].

	Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.		Finally, the farmers in Stockland and Wayford themselves are looking for cattle, whether for immediate returns, or as breeding stock. The price for cattle bonds in either market has a minimum and a maximum, and the final price available will depend on how many heads of cattle are confirmed for sale at the markets. The fewer cattle are sold in the local market, the higher the price each will be worth.

Hailmur at 18:12, 6 June 2025

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	'''OOC Note:''' We will assume that every cattle-bond in the inventory of an Imperial Orc character is intended to contribute towards the Southern Herd. If the attempt is successful, we will include a list of the names of every character who contributed in order of those who donated the most.		'''OOC Note:''' We will assume that every cattle-bond in the inventory of an Imperial Orc character is intended to contribute towards the Southern Herd. If the attempt is successful, we will include a list of the names of every character who contributed in order of those who donated the most.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Brahman cattle 20020320.jpg\|caption=The great herds of Afarjasse are returning\|align=right\|width=~~450~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Brahman cattle 20020320.jpg\|caption=The great herds of Afarjasse are returning\|align=right\|width=350}}
	==Herds of Afar==		==Herds of Afar==
	* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can increase the size of their herd using cattle bonds'''		* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can increase the size of their herd using cattle bonds'''

Dre at 17:49, 6 June 2025

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	"What use have I for magic beans?" demanded Jack, but even as said it he couldn't help but think of how far it was to Stockland. If he sold the cow now, then he could take the magic beans and still be home well before dawn.		"What use have I for magic beans?" demanded Jack, but even as said it he couldn't help but think of how far it was to Stockland. If he sold the cow now, then he could take the magic beans and still be home well before dawn.

	"These are not just any magic beans" claimed the picklefoot and it grinned, ~~reveaing~~ a mouth full of wide teeth. "These beans are made of mulchweed. If you plant them they will grow..."		"These are not just any magic beans" claimed the picklefoot and it grinned, revealing a mouth full of wide teeth. "These beans are made of mulchweed. If you plant them they will grow..."

	"aaahhhhh... " Quick Tongue yawned as they stretched sleepily. "What's a pickell foot?" they asked sleepily.		"aaahhhhh... " Quick Tongue yawned as they stretched sleepily. "What's a pickell foot?" they asked sleepily.
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	'''OOC Note:''' If the Merchant Prince of Misericorde Market has twelve cattle bonds in their inventory after the event, then we will assume they are intended for trade with ''Frost Eyes''. If there are fewer than twelve cattle bonds, then they will be exchanged at a rate of 18 rings for each cattle bond.		'''OOC Note:''' If the Merchant Prince of Misericorde Market has twelve cattle bonds in their inventory after the event, then we will assume they are intended for trade with ''Frost Eyes''. If there are fewer than twelve cattle bonds, then they will be exchanged at a rate of 18 rings for each cattle bond.
	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Highland_cattle_in_the_Saskatchewan_winter.jpg\|caption=Cattle in Sermersuaq are adapted to the ~~sometims~~ harsh environment in the northern reaches of the Empire. Marcher cows, somewhat less so...\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Highland_cattle_in_the_Saskatchewan_winter.jpg\|caption=Cattle in Sermersuaq are adapted to the sometimes harsh environment in the northern reaches of the Empire. Marcher cows, somewhat less so...\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>
	==Beast in the Winds==		==Beast in the Winds==
	* '''Sufficient cattle could be used to lure a guardian of Hayaak into a trap in the Suaq Wastes'''		* '''Sufficient cattle could be used to lure a guardian of Hayaak into a trap in the Suaq Wastes'''

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	Last season, the Imperial Senate passed a motion to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Establish_Cattle_Markets\|establish the cattle markets]] in [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland]] and [[Mitwold#Wayford\|Wayford]]. This followed a [[Million miles of water\|proposal]] put forward by Marcher farmers who travelled to [[Mareave]] to set up a [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Southern Herd]] in Nadir in order to alleviate the [[Region_qualities#Arid\|arid]] nature of the region.		Last season, the Imperial Senate passed a motion to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Establish_Cattle_Markets\|establish the cattle markets]] in [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland]] and [[Mitwold#Wayford\|Wayford]]. This followed a [[Million miles of water\|proposal]] put forward by Marcher farmers who travelled to [[Mareave]] to set up a [[Million_miles_of_water#The_Cattle_Markets\|Southern Herd]] in Nadir in order to alleviate the [[Region_qualities#Arid\|arid]] nature of the region.

	Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.		Following the Winter Solstice, dozens of [[farm]] owners across [[the Marches]] opted to drive their cattle to market, receiving cattle bonds rather than their usual production. At the start of the Spring Equinox, there are expected to be eight hundred and eighteen bonds available to trade, barter, or gift on the field of Anvil. Each slip of paper will state which cattle market they are from and are worth two cattle bonds each.

			Enterprising Thule merchants have already [[Louder_than_words#Mana_for_Cows\|made clear]] they intend to visit the Marcher camp on the first night of the summit to trade mana crystals for cattle bonds. The original motion to establish the cattle markets also created the title of ''Shepherd of the Southern Herd''; an Imperial Orc position whose income is dependent on how many cattle bonds that nation are able to acquire.

	Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on that will be available in the '''[[TBC]]''' wind of fortune.		Elsewhere, the [[Dhomiro of Afar]] can further expand their herd and hopefully see returns within around five years. Likewise the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] can trade cattle bonds to the Suranni for ingots and more. Some cunning Suaq have a plan to use a herd of cattle to rid their territory of a terrible beast of the [[Hayaak\|Hawk Lord]]. And an eternal has displayed an interest in acquiring cattle; a visitor from the [[Callidus\|City of Chains]] is planning to visit to auction off [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] in exchange for cattle bonds, information on that will be available in the '''[[TBC]]''' wind of fortune.