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Twiggy at 22:25, 2 April 2026

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	The Summer Storm have thrown themselves into the conflict in Bregasland this past season, engaging the armies of the Jotun all across the warzone. The twisting waterways and boggy islets most certainly have prevented the army from operating in a way they are more accustomed to, and many legionaries are grateful of local guidance or the wise directions of the Kallavesi they find themselves fighting alongside. Heeding the word of their general, the Summer Storm has sought out hamlets and villages under threat from the Jotun, standing defiant against the western aggressors. Many of the losses the army has taken have come from valiant last stands, protecting the homes, lives, and farms of the native Bregas. Shortly before the nations gather in Anvil an orc mage from the Beaten Shield legion is able to send a missive calling for aid for her unit from the Summer Storm that will soon be overrun along with the inhabitants of '''Trent Tun''' in the northern Grey Fen. An opportunity to intercept the Jotun is discovered, allowing for a chance to save the settlement and return up to one-hundred soldiers to the fighting strength that had previously been registered lost to the ranks of the Summer Storm.		The Summer Storm have thrown themselves into the conflict in Bregasland this past season, engaging the armies of the Jotun all across the warzone. The twisting waterways and boggy islets most certainly have prevented the army from operating in a way they are more accustomed to, and many legionaries are grateful of local guidance or the wise directions of the Kallavesi they find themselves fighting alongside. Heeding the word of their general, the Summer Storm has sought out hamlets and villages under threat from the Jotun, standing defiant against the western aggressors. Many of the losses the army has taken have come from valiant last stands, protecting the homes, lives, and farms of the native Bregas. Shortly before the nations gather in Anvil an orc mage from the Beaten Shield legion is able to send a missive calling for aid for her unit from the Summer Storm that will soon be overrun along with the inhabitants of '''Trent Tun''' in the northern Grey Fen. An opportunity to intercept the Jotun is discovered, allowing for a chance to save the settlement and return up to one-hundred soldiers to the fighting strength that had previously been registered lost to the ranks of the Summer Storm.

	Alerts are also raised at the quays of '''Skop's Landing''' when a sizeable band of Jotun warriors arrives in the night and blockades the road to the coastal settlement. Strangely they take no further action and have remained in place as the solstice approaches. Ever alert, the local ferry folk soon notice boats going missing at night, slipped from the moorings and off into the fog. Known to not favour open waters or traversing the sea, it is theorised that a number of human thralls are likely responsible for the thefts. This is soon confirmed with scattered reports of Marcher looking folk ~~sculking~~ the wildlands of West Marsh outside of Westerhal. Though few in number, these interlopers are evidently exploring the westerly region of Kallavesa. Militia have been altered in Westerhal and the Civil Service is confident that the threat from the thralls can be dealt with by the locals; however, the Jotun force blocking the approach to the ferries at Skop's Landing does present a problem that needs resolving, and quickly. Leaving the Jotun control over the water to West March could enable further incursions by more human thralls, orc warriors, or the Hordalant folk.		Alerts are also raised at the quays of '''Skop's Landing''' when a sizeable band of Jotun warriors arrives in the night and blockades the road to the coastal settlement. Strangely they take no further action and have remained in place as the solstice approaches. Ever alert, the local ferry folk soon notice boats going missing at night, slipped from the moorings and off into the fog. Known to not favour open waters or traversing the sea, it is theorised that a number of human thralls are likely responsible for the thefts. This is soon confirmed with scattered reports of Marcher looking folk skulking the wildlands of West Marsh outside of Westerhal. Though few in number, these interlopers are evidently exploring the westerly region of Kallavesa. Militia have been altered in Westerhal and the Civil Service is confident that the threat from the thralls can be dealt with by the locals; however, the Jotun force blocking the approach to the ferries at Skop's Landing does present a problem that needs resolving, and quickly. Leaving the Jotun control over the water to West March could enable further incursions by more human thralls, orc warriors, or the Hordalant folk.

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	Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.		Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.

	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, 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, 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.

Twiggy at 01:05, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T01:05:30Z

Twiggy at 15:23, 16 March 2026

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	* '''Wintermark, Navarr; those with an interest in the trods of Sermersuaq'''		* '''Wintermark, Navarr; those with an interest in the trods of Sermersuaq'''

	The Jotun make ready for war on the outskirts of Atalaq in Sealtoq, provisions and reinforcements arrive across the icy wastes from Stark and the lands beyond. A chance to strike along one such supply line has been discovered, a conjunction that allows travel to '''Briar's End''', close to the trod south-west of ~~Atkonartoq~~. Navarr scholars and prognosticators both express concerns that the trod itself is contributing to the tenacity of the Jotun's defences and the speed at which they have been able to redeploy and respond to raids across the border.		The Jotun make ready for war on the outskirts of Atalaq in Sealtoq, provisions and reinforcements arrive across the icy wastes from Stark and the lands beyond. A chance to strike along one such supply line has been discovered, a conjunction that allows travel to '''Briar's End''', close to the trod south-west of Atkonaroq. Navarr scholars and prognosticators both express concerns that the trod itself is contributing to the tenacity of the Jotun's defences and the speed at which they have been able to redeploy and respond to raids across the border.

	Reports from scouts in the area have mentioned notable movement of thralls and the construction of watch-points, protected by grim, carved effigies. The area is guarded by frequent orc patrols, requiring any expedition to be prepared for conflict, but also capable of stealth and swiftness. A strike here will likely have a small impact on the logistics of the Jotun's operations in Sermersuaq, and potentially influence how materiel and foodstuffs are brought to the armies.		Reports from scouts in the area have mentioned notable movement of thralls and the construction of watch-points, protected by grim, carved effigies. The area is guarded by frequent orc patrols, requiring any expedition to be prepared for conflict, but also capable of stealth and swiftness. A strike here will likely have a small impact on the logistics of the Jotun's operations in Sermersuaq, and potentially influence how materiel and foodstuffs are brought to the armies.

Twiggy at 12:53, 3 March 2026

2026-03-03T12:53:50Z

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	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 vates skilled in the magics of the 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 vates skilled in the magics of the 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 Wastes, 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 Wastes, 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, if 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, if present.

Rafferty at 13:12, 27 May 2022

2022-05-27T13:12:57Z

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	* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the Vallorn'''		* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the Vallorn'''

	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 (Sodality)\|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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	<box>'''Additional Reading'''<br>		<box>'''Additional Reading'''<br>

TomH: /* Vultures Picked Our Bones */

2022-04-22T12:31:01Z

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	<tr><td>Averlune Chase, Axmure, Semmerholm</td><td>19:00 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Averlune Chase, Axmure, Semmerholm</td><td>19:00 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Daenorius Rise, Clypion, Zenith</td><td>19:30 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Daenorius Rise, Clypion, Zenith</td><td>19:30 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Marshstand Rise, Drownbark Forest,Ossium</td><td>21:00 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Marshstand Rise, Drownbark Forest,Ossium</td><td>20:00 Saturday</td><td>70 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The campaign into Zenith has been repulsed by the Druj defenders, forcing the combined might of the Imperial armies to retreat back over the passes into Morrow. Close to fifteen hundred casualties are either left dead in Clypion, or hastily stretchered to citadels for a long recovery. As the last troops from the Iron Helms move out of the territory, missives from hold-out Urizeni citizens and the Civil Service's own war scouts inform the prognosticators that the Druj has captured a number of soldiers from the Citadel Guard alive. The largest group of these prisoners of war are now being held at the Halls of Lutum, the site of a major conjunction at the solstice. Additionally, a notable Illuminate from the army is being held prisoner at '''Daenorius Rise''' by a warband of Druj fighters. The illuminate had aided soldiers from the Citadel Guard to steel themselves against the pall of the Druj's fearful miasma by providing personal anointings to strengthen their souls. At least one member of the illuminate's congregation is known to be close by and able to assist any who come to the aide of the captured Illuminate.		The campaign into Zenith has been repulsed by the Druj defenders, forcing the combined might of the Imperial armies to retreat back over the passes into Morrow. Close to fifteen hundred casualties are either left dead in Clypion, or hastily stretchered to citadels for a long recovery. As the last troops from the Iron Helms move out of the territory, missives from hold-out Urizeni citizens and the Civil Service's own war scouts inform the prognosticators that the Druj has captured a number of soldiers from the Citadel Guard alive. The largest group of these prisoners of war are now being held at the Halls of Lutum, the site of a major conjunction at the solstice. Additionally, a notable Illuminate from the army is being held prisoner at '''Daenorius Rise''' by a warband of Druj fighters. The illuminate had aided soldiers from the Citadel Guard to steel themselves against the pall of the Druj's fearful miasma by providing personal anointings to strengthen their souls. At least one member of the illuminate's congregation is known to be close by and able to assist any who come to the aide of the captured Illuminate.

Matt: /* Vultures Picked Our Bones */

2022-04-19T17:44:34Z

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	==Vultures Picked Our Bones==		==Vultures Picked Our Bones==
	* '''Dawn, Varushka, and Urizen'''		* '''Dawn, Varushka, The League, and Urizen'''
	* '''Highguard; priests and exorcists'''		* '''Highguard; priests and exorcists'''

Matt: /* Home Through the Forest */

2022-04-19T14:50:00Z

Home Through the Forest

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	<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>		<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>
	<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>		<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>16:30 ~~Friday~~</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>16:30 Saturday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>17:00 ~~Friday~~</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>17:00 Saturday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.		Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.

Rafferty: /* Home Through the Forest */

2022-04-19T14:40:27Z

Home Through the Forest

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	<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>		<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>
	<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>		<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>18:30 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>16:30 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>17:00 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>17:00 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
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Rafferty: /* Home Through the Forest */

2022-04-19T14:39:56Z

Home Through the Forest

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	<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>		<tr><th colspan="4" style="text-align:center">Conjunctions</th></tr>
	<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>		<tr><th>Where</th><th>When</th><th>Size</th><th>Time</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>18:45 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Gildenroad, Summersend, Hercynia</td><td>18:30 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>19:15 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>		<tr><td>Beaten Branch Wayhouse, Peakedge Song, Therunin</td><td>17:00 Friday</td><td>60 people</td><td>20 minutes</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.		Over the last season, briars all over the Empire have been experiencing since [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Fire_and_Hemlock\|strange dreams]]. All the evidence that the Silent Bell have gathered points to the magicians of the Greenfountain Spire as the source of the dreams. They are known to encourage briars and others who are disaffected with the restrictions of modern life to come to the Spire. Crucially, there are rumours that the masters of their spire has mastery of an obscure ritual, one that allows them to send dreams to others. Clearly they have the motivation - if the rumours are true, then they also have the means.

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	Details are scant and the few war scouts in Sermersuaq have been unable to reach the area. Runecasting by Kallavesi seers working alongside the prognosticators have repeatedly drawn the rune Naeve, along with Ull and Kyrop, as they have attempted to scry for further insights. What these portents mean is unclear, yet it is likely to be a dangerous endeavour. These forays could be a chance for the heroes of the Mark to assess the situation, gain further insights into what is happening, and potentially learn more about how those Suaq living in thralldom have fared.		Details are scant and the few war scouts in Sermersuaq have been unable to reach the area. Runecasting by Kallavesi seers working alongside the prognosticators have repeatedly drawn the rune Naeve, along with Ull and Kyrop, as they have attempted to scry for further insights. What these portents mean is unclear, yet it is likely to be a dangerous endeavour. These forays could be a chance for the heroes of the Mark to assess the situation, gain further insights into what is happening, and potentially learn more about how those Suaq living in thralldom have fared.
	==Home Through the Forest==		==Home Through the Forest==
	* '''Navarr, and those seeking an end to the ~~Vallorn~~ threat'''		* '''Navarr, and those seeking an end to the vallorn threat'''
	* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the ~~Vallorn~~'''		* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the vallorn'''

	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 (Sodality)\|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 (Sodality)\|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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	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 vates skilled in the magics of the 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 vates skilled in the magics of the 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 Wastes, 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 Wastes, 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, if 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, if present.

	* '''Navarr, Varushka and Urizen; those seeking an end to the ~~Vallorn~~ threat'''		* '''Navarr, Varushka and Urizen; those seeking an end to the vallorn threat'''
	* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the ~~Vallorn~~'''		* '''Grey Pilgrims and Questing Knights sworn to defeat the vallorn'''

	From Hercynia comes word from another group of ~~cutlists~~ - the Varushkan Cabal of the Green Mother. The Empire has located a valuable witness, a young Navarr magician who observed a Varushkan cabal performing a powerful ritual at a Spring regio in Hercynia. The girl was able to remain hidden and thus observe the traitors at work, as they called on the power of Yaw'nagrah to help them bring a plague of pestilence and floods down over her homeland. There can be little doubt that what the girl observed was the Varushkan cabal at work, inflicting one of the Empire's most feared - and most [[interdiction\|illegal]] - curses on Hercynia.		From Hercynia comes word from another group of cultists - the Varushkan Cabal of the Green Mother. The Empire has located a valuable witness, a young Navarr magician who observed a Varushkan cabal performing a powerful ritual at a Spring regio in Hercynia. The girl was able to remain hidden and thus observe the traitors at work, as they called on the power of Yaw'nagrah to help them bring a plague of pestilence and floods down over her homeland. There can be little doubt that what the girl observed was the Varushkan cabal at work, inflicting one of the Empire's most feared - and most [[interdiction\|illegal]] - curses on Hercynia.

	Up to now the Cabal have been able to avoid an open confrontation with the Empire, but the solid military defence of Hercynia has left them with few places to hide. They have been forced to break cover and now the Empire has a chance to deal with them once and for all. Their position has been reported by a group of Grey Pilgrims who tipped off Imperial scouts to the presence in Summersend of a group of Varushkan schlacta and cabalists from Miechernya. Led by one Roman Andrevich and calling themselves the Twisting Hive, the scouts have been able to confirm that this group are the cultists of the Green Mother, that have acting as her harbingers and spread curses across the Empire.		Up to now the Cabal have been able to avoid an open confrontation with the Empire, but the solid military defence of Hercynia has left them with few places to hide. They have been forced to break cover and now the Empire has a chance to deal with them once and for all. Their position has been reported by a group of Grey Pilgrims who tipped off Imperial scouts to the presence in Summersend of a group of Varushkan schlacta and cabalists from Miechernya. Led by one Roman Andrevich and calling themselves the Twisting Hive, the scouts have been able to confirm that this group are the cultists of the Green Mother, that have acting as her harbingers and spread curses across the Empire.
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	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, 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, 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.

	<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>

	==Vultures Picked Our Bones==		==Vultures Picked Our Bones==