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

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

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	While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.		While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.

	During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.		During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.

	The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.		The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.

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	While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.		While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.

	During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ~~godhi~~ ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.		During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.

	The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.		The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.

Kirkbride: /* Objective: Rouse the Strong Reeds */

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Objective: Rouse the Strong Reeds

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	If the beaters from across the Marches can symbolically 'beat the bounds' of the field, and even show the dolmens a bit of rough music, then it will raise morale in the army. If that happens, then the army will be fired up to take the fight back to the Jotun. This will not be an easy undertaking given the nature of the Jotun's advance, but it could be a risk worth taking.		If the beaters from across the Marches can symbolically 'beat the bounds' of the field, and even show the dolmens a bit of rough music, then it will raise morale in the army. If that happens, then the army will be fired up to take the fight back to the Jotun. This will not be an easy undertaking given the nature of the Jotun's advance, but it could be a risk worth taking.

	Should the bounds of the dolmens be beaten successfully, then it will further remind the army what they are fighting for. ''“Pride in small things, loyalty to great ones”'' as the saying goes. The inspiration will ~~enable~~ the army's general to issue a new order ~~in future~~ - '''Rise from the Reeds''' - setting the soldiers of the Strong Reeds loose from their hiding places to ~~reek~~ bloody havoc against their foes. Following the 'Reeds continued long-term deployment in Bregasland, this offers a potent option to unleash in the coming seasons.		Should the bounds of the dolmens be beaten successfully, then it will further remind the army what they are fighting for. ''“Pride in small things, loyalty to great ones”'' as the saying goes. The inspiration will allow the army's general to issue a new order - '''Rise from the Reeds''' - setting the soldiers of the Strong Reeds loose from their hiding places to wreak bloody havoc against their foes. Following the 'Reeds continued long-term deployment in Bregasland, this offers a potent option to unleash in the coming seasons. This would be a permanent change to the [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|Secretive]] quality of the Strong Reeds.

	<box>		<box>
	'''<big>Rise from the Reeds</big>'''~~<br>~~		'''<big>Rise from the Reeds</big>'''
	* '''All casualties inflicted by this army are increased by a fifth for each uninterrupted season of laying low'''		* '''All casualties inflicted by this army are increased by a fifth for each uninterrupted season of laying low'''
	* '''The ability of to capture territory is increased by a fifth for each uninterrupted season of laying low'''		* '''The ability of to capture territory is increased by a fifth for each uninterrupted season of laying low'''

Kirkbride: /* Bregasland */

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Bregasland

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	The presence of the Strong Reeds is the only thing that has stood between the Jotun host and complete control of Bregasland. As it is, the territory has been almost entirely conquered and is no longer Imperial. This means that the senator, '''Willem Tarne''', has lost their seat, and the territory cannot be targeted by rituals from the Imperial regio.		The presence of the Strong Reeds is the only thing that has stood between the Jotun host and complete control of Bregasland. As it is, the territory has been almost entirely conquered and is no longer Imperial. This means that the senator, '''Willem Tarne''', has lost their seat, and the territory cannot be targeted by rituals from the Imperial regio.

	Being [[Bound by Common Cause]], and oathsworn to protect Bregasland, has significantly helped the Strong Reeds to encourage the people of the territory to put aside their differences and resist the Jotun. It seems unlikely that they will be able to prevent the orcs conquering the whole of the territory by themselves, however, unless something unexpected happens. There are more opportunities for the Strong Reeds to exploit their unique position ~~in the~~ '''[[~~TBC~~]]''' ~~wind of war~~.		Being [[Bound by Common Cause]], and oathsworn to protect Bregasland, has significantly helped the Strong Reeds to encourage the people of the territory to put aside their differences and resist the Jotun. It seems unlikely that they will be able to prevent the orcs conquering the whole of the territory by themselves, however, unless something unexpected happens. There are more opportunities for the Strong Reeds to exploit their unique position at '''[[#Glory_at_the_End_(Battle_Opportunity)\|Sal-Ott Meet]]'''.

	One effect of the hard work done by the Strong Reeds, and their close work with the people of the territory, is that they have helped the Bregas conceal much of their wealth from the invading orcs. For the moment personal resources in the territory do not suffer the [[Resource#Conquered_Territories\|conquered territory]] penalty – and as long as the Strong Reeds remain in Bregasland they won't suffer that penalty even if the Jotun take Ottermire.		One effect of the hard work done by the Strong Reeds, and their close work with the people of the territory, is that they have helped the Bregas conceal much of their wealth from the invading orcs. For the moment personal resources in the territory do not suffer the [[Resource#Conquered_Territories\|conquered territory]] penalty – and as long as the Strong Reeds remain in Bregasland they won't suffer that penalty even if the Jotun take Ottermire.

Kirkbride: /* Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End */

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Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End

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 It falls to the [[Strong Reeds|General of the Strong Reeds]], '''Amberlain P. Black''', to defeat the Lasambrians and their Jotun allies. If that can be accomplished, and the ill-gotten loot recovered, then the artisans of Bregasland will be heartened to know it is put to good use in fending off the Jotun.
-==Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End==
+==Glory at the End (Battle Opportunity)==
-The Imperial prognosticators have identified a [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow the heroes of the Empire to intercede in Bregasland. The conjunction leads to the vicinity of Ottery, and it is believed it will provide an [[opportunity]] to help defend the town from the Jotun advance.
+The [[Strong Reeds]] have kept a vigilant watch in [[Bregasland]] for over a year, reassuring their countryfolk since the territory's liberation from the [[Jotun]] and the pretender stewardship, and ensuring that the large warband of Ice Fishers of Ldansk are under continual surveillance. Dutiful, steadfast, and stubborn to the last, they have bidden their time. Without the army's presence, laying low in isolated fens and sleet-driven birch stands, Bregasland would have been utterly overwhelmed by the Jotun's sudden drive out of [[Liathaven|Ashvale]], through [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch|Gravenmarch]], and out across the open marshes. Had they been elsewhere, then the orcs would be in [[Bregasland#Ottermire|Ottery]] already, preparing for a march down the broadened Otterway right into Oddmire and then [[Mitwold]].

Hailmur: /* Gathering Clouds (Mournwold) */

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Gathering Clouds (Mournwold)

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	* '''A warband of yegarra is gathering in an old watchhouse in Alderly'''		* '''A warband of yegarra is gathering in an old watchhouse in Alderly'''
	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''''Stanley Of Chalkdown'' is [[Sentinel_Gate#Prognostication\|responsible]] for ~~defeating~~ the ~~yegarra~~'''		* '''''Stanley Of Chalkdown'' is [[Sentinel_Gate#Prognostication\|responsible]] for killing Einar the Cunning'''
	{{AgainstBarbarians}}		{{AgainstBarbarians}}
	''Einar the Cunning'', would-be conqueror of [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]], continues to create a name for themselves following their [[Over_western_hills#Plow_Breaks_the_Earth_(Mournwold)\|success]] at meting out "justice" on the herbalists of New Longswick last season. Now, they have established themselves in the Boar's Hall, a dilapidated watchhouse just inside the forest of Alderly. There they wait for their followers and others willing to pledge an oath to them.		''Einar the Cunning'', would-be conqueror of [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]], continues to create a name for themselves following their [[Over_western_hills#Plow_Breaks_the_Earth_(Mournwold)\|success]] at meting out "justice" on the herbalists of New Longswick last season. Now, they have established themselves in the Boar's Hall, a dilapidated watchhouse just inside the forest of Alderly. There they wait for their followers and others willing to pledge an oath to them.

Hailmur: /* Conjunctions */

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Conjunctions

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 ==Conjunctions==
 ==Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End==
 The Imperial prognosticators have identified a [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow the heroes of the Empire to intercede in Bregasland. The conjunction leads to the vicinity of Ottery, and it is believed it will provide an [[opportunity]] to help defend the town from the Jotun advance.

Hailmur: /* Participation – Bregas */

2025-06-03T01:35:30Z

Participation – Bregas

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	* '''Any character whose personal resource is in Bregasland is encouraged to consider how the invasion affects them		* '''Any character whose personal resource is in Bregasland is encouraged to consider how the invasion affects them
	Characters from Bregasland are encouraged to think about what the invasion means for them and how their household is faring. The presence of the Strong Reeds has ensured that anyone who wants to do so could have become part of the resistance against the Jotun invasion, perhaps even joining the desperate defenders at Ottery.		Characters from Bregasland are encouraged to think about what the invasion means for them and how their household is faring. The presence of the Strong Reeds has ensured that anyone who wants to do so could have become part of the resistance against the Jotun invasion, perhaps even joining the desperate defenders at Ottery.

			==Conjunctions==

	==Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End==		==Battle Opportunity - To Glory at the End==
	The Imperial prognosticators have identified a [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow the heroes of the Empire to intercede in Bregasland. The conjunction leads to the vicinity of Ottery, and it is believed it will provide an [[opportunity]] to help defend the town from the Jotun advance.		The Imperial prognosticators have identified a [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow the heroes of the Empire to intercede in Bregasland. The conjunction leads to the vicinity of Ottery, and it is believed it will provide an [[opportunity]] to help defend the town from the Jotun advance.

Novemberalice at 18:53, 29 May 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=One be gone.png\|caption=Blood and tears and bone.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=One be gone.png\|caption=Blood and tears and bone.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
	==The Hill Path==		==The Hill Path==
			{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/qF5idVlF0LI?feature=shared}}
	As winter settled over the hills of [[Mournwold]], the Empire and the [[Jotun]] clashed in bloody warfare that raged back and forth across the territory. In the end, the Jotun were forced to choose between retreat or being surrounded thanks to [[Over western hills\|clever Imperial strategy]]; their armies withdrew to [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]], leaving behind ''Jarl Haakon Gydasson'', the former ruler of Mournwold, with a significant force of Jotun champions at [[Mournwold#Farstrider's_Watch\|Farstrider's Watch]].		As winter settled over the hills of [[Mournwold]], the Empire and the [[Jotun]] clashed in bloody warfare that raged back and forth across the territory. In the end, the Jotun were forced to choose between retreat or being surrounded thanks to [[Over western hills\|clever Imperial strategy]]; their armies withdrew to [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]], leaving behind ''Jarl Haakon Gydasson'', the former ruler of Mournwold, with a significant force of Jotun champions at [[Mournwold#Farstrider's_Watch\|Farstrider's Watch]].

Dre at 15:58, 29 May 2025

2025-05-29T15:58:41Z

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	While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.		While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.

	During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.		During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.

	The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.		The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.

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	While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.		While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.

	During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ~~godhi~~ ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.		During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The ghodi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.

	The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.		The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.

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	As winter settled over the hills of [[Mournwold]], the Empire and the [[Jotun]] clashed in bloody warfare that raged back and forth across the territory. In the end, the Jotun were forced to choose between retreat or being surrounded thanks to [[Over western hills\|clever Imperial strategy]]; their armies withdrew to [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]], leaving behind ''Jarl Haakon Gydasson'', the former ruler of Mournwold, with a significant force of Jotun champions at [[Mournwold#Farstrider's_Watch\|Farstrider's Watch]].		As winter settled over the hills of [[Mournwold]], the Empire and the [[Jotun]] clashed in bloody warfare that raged back and forth across the territory. In the end, the Jotun were forced to choose between retreat or being surrounded thanks to [[Over western hills\|clever Imperial strategy]]; their armies withdrew to [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]], leaving behind ''Jarl Haakon Gydasson'', the former ruler of Mournwold, with a significant force of Jotun champions at [[Mournwold#Farstrider's_Watch\|Farstrider's Watch]].

	During the Winter Solstice, with the aid of the [[eternal]] realms, Imperial heroes used the [[Sentinel Gate]] to launch a [[Over_western_hills#Not_One_More_Inch_(Battle_Opportunity)\|pin-point strike]] aimed at eliminating Haakon. The attack was successful; the Jarl was defeated in honourable battle, his forces scattered and forced back to the protection of the 'Watch standing sentinel over the [[Mournwold#Greensward\|Greensward]].		During the Winter Solstice, with the aid of the [[eternal]] realms, Imperial heroes used the [[Sentinel Gate]] to launch a [[Over_western_hills#Not_One_More_Inch_(Battle_Opportunity)\|pin-point strike]] aimed at eliminating Haakon. The attack was successful; the Jarl was defeated in honourable battle, his forces scattered and forced back to the protection of the Watch standing sentinel over the [[Mournwold#Greensward\|Greensward]].

	As spring approaches, most of the forces fighting over the Mournwold have retreated. The exception are the [[Drakes]] and of course the [[Tusks]] who stay behind to deal with the remaining Jotun bands who refuse to give up their control of the central regions of the Mourn. They [[Army_orders#Steady_Conquest\|move steadily]], careful not to waste lives and focused on the ultimate goal of liberating the Mourn. The healers and [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]] have their work cut out for them – many of the champions who fight in the name of the defeated Jarl are true veterans, experienced in facing Marcher soldiers, and know the hills well enough to be a challenging foe.		As spring approaches, most of the forces fighting over the Mournwold have retreated. The exception are the [[Drakes]] and of course the [[Tusks]] who stay behind to deal with the remaining Jotun bands who refuse to give up their control of the central regions of the Mourn. They [[Army_orders#Steady_Conquest\|move steadily]], careful not to waste lives and focused on the ultimate goal of liberating the Mourn. The healers and [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]] have their work cut out for them – many of the champions who fight in the name of the defeated Jarl are true veterans, experienced in facing Marcher soldiers, and know the hills well enough to be a challenging foe.
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	While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.		While the Tusks and the Drakes clash with Jotun champions in Mournwold, the [[Strong Reeds]] keep their vigil over the marshes of [[Bregasland]]. Last Summer, the [[Jotun]] barbarians [[Only_forward\|invaded Gravenmarch]], widely known as “''the only dry land in Bregasland''.” The Fist of Ulven and the Southern Bear quickly captured [[Bregasland#Graven Rock\|Graven Rock]] and the [[Only_forward#Graven_Fall\|town of Graven]] – killing a number of [[Navarr]] traders in the process.

	During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The godhi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.		During the Solstice itself, the ''Ice Fishers of Ldansk'' received the aid of the [[Adamant\|King-under-the-mountain]] and secured the return of ''[[Only_forward#Object:_Halt_the_Burhfæst!\|the Burhfæst]]'' – a magical citadel drawn from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] in [[Imperial_history#Ancient\|ancient times]]. The [[Imperial Military Council]] took the hard decision not to interfere – sending the heroes of the Empire to [[Ashes#Poison_and_Ashes_(Battle_Opportunity)\|challenge the Druj]] and [[Below_the_thunders#Diamonds_are_Forever_(Battle_Opportunity)\|eliminate Governor Rahab]]. As a consequence, the citadel rose from the “great pebble” providing a powerful bulwark and anchor for the Jotun forces. The godhi ''Faraldi Blutesson '' established themselves castellan of the Burhfæst, securing a supply route back to [[Liathaven#Liath's_Ring\|Liath's Ring]] in [[Liathaven\|Ashvale]] and then seemed content to watch what was happening.

	The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.		The Strong Reeds, who were already in the marshes, kept a watch of their own. In accordance with the solemn oath sworn by their general to protect the Bregas people, they [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Strong_Reeds\|swiftly deployed]] their unique strategic ability to [[Army_qualities#Secretive\|lay low]] to stay among their fellows no matter what the Jotun might try next.
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	The exception to this careful strategy is the Corazón – the Lasambrian army seems to have little fear of the marshes and indeed seems mostly enthused about the idea of seizing the Winter supplies from Bregas barns, and looting their storehouses. A major raid is launched against [[New_port,_old_wine#Eel's_Landing\|Eel's Landing]], but between the Strong Reeds and the Greywaters and a lot of carefully positioned lanterns, most of the warband is lost in the fens for the better part of a week, and when they reach the “market town” they find it mostly deserted and its wealth spirited away to who knows where.		The exception to this careful strategy is the Corazón – the Lasambrian army seems to have little fear of the marshes and indeed seems mostly enthused about the idea of seizing the Winter supplies from Bregas barns, and looting their storehouses. A major raid is launched against [[New_port,_old_wine#Eel's_Landing\|Eel's Landing]], but between the Strong Reeds and the Greywaters and a lot of carefully positioned lanterns, most of the warband is lost in the fens for the better part of a week, and when they reach the “market town” they find it mostly deserted and its wealth spirited away to who knows where.

	Thwarted and frustrated the Lasambrians go in search of easier meat and soon turn their attention on the Breadbasket, the network of granaries and storehouses that cross the territory. This time even the Courage of the Reeds and the tricks of the Greywaters are not enough to stop them. The grain they pillage is precious even if it isn't the wealth they hoped to claim from Eel's Landing and ~~it's~~ loss is a bitter blow that will be felt by every farmer in Bregasland in the coming season.		Thwarted and frustrated the Lasambrians go in search of easier meat and soon turn their attention on the Breadbasket, the network of granaries and storehouses that cross the territory. This time even the Courage of the Reeds and the tricks of the Greywaters are not enough to stop them. The grain they pillage is precious even if it isn't the wealth they hoped to claim from Eel's Landing and its loss is a bitter blow that will be felt by every farmer in Bregasland in the coming season.

	As is their wont, though, the Jotun do not touch places tied to faith, or the spirits of the fallen. Some ghodi make a point of visiting [[Bregasland#Sabbey's_Mound\|Sabbey's Mound]] where they engage in a ceremony of some kind apparently intended to honour the spirits of those who fell during the invasion of 383YE. Others make a pilgrimage of a sort of Fisher's Rock, although their ceremonies there are much more ~~somber~~. The legacy of Mathilda Fisher is complicated, it seems, even for the Jotun.		As is their wont, though, the Jotun do not touch places tied to faith, or the spirits of the fallen. Some ghodi make a point of visiting [[Bregasland#Sabbey's_Mound\|Sabbey's Mound]] where they engage in a ceremony of some kind apparently intended to honour the spirits of those who fell during the invasion of 383YE. Others make a pilgrimage of a sort of Fisher's Rock, although their ceremonies there are much more sombre. The legacy of Mathilda Fisher is complicated, it seems, even for the Jotun.

	The last time they came the barbarians put a false-queen on a shaky throne. This time, they are here simply to conquer, for themselves and for their ancestors. They offer the Choice as always, even to those who have been given the chance to take it once before. Some seem eager to see the Jotun return – the [[Despise_treachery#The_Clakes_of_Beandown\|Clakes of Beandown]] actually welcome the barbarians. There's a rumour that the outlaw head of the family, ''Sammy Clake'', met with ''Stephen of Sarcombe'' and pledged his entire household to the aid of the Jotun as long as they were prepared to promise them vengeance against their neighbours. By all accounts the traitor Stephen was more than happy to welcome the Clakes to his side.		The last time they came the barbarians put a false-queen on a shaky throne. This time, they are here simply to conquer, for themselves and for their ancestors. They offer the Choice as always, even to those who have been given the chance to take it once before. Some seem eager to see the Jotun return – the [[Despise_treachery#The_Clakes_of_Beandown\|Clakes of Beandown]] actually welcome the barbarians. There's a rumour that the outlaw head of the family, ''Sammy Clake'', met with ''Stephen of Sarcombe'' and pledged his entire household to the aid of the Jotun as long as they were prepared to promise them vengeance against their neighbours. By all accounts the traitor Stephen was more than happy to welcome the Clakes to his side.
	<quote by="Amberlain P. Black, General of the Strong Reeds">Reeds! Do you hear the songs from the Mourn? Jarl Haakon Is Dead! Killed by the hand of ~~folkhero~~ William Hooke. Our siblings in the Mourn are free again and change is coming. Lay Low once again, the marsh will hide us as we haunt and harry the remnants of the Jotun Forces. We are bound by common cause, so we will look to our citizens offer our aid and proof again our bonds of loyalty like the folkheroes of old. To Ground! </quote>		<quote by="Amberlain P. Black, General of the Strong Reeds">Reeds! Do you hear the songs from the Mourn? Jarl Haakon Is Dead! Killed by the hand of folk hero William Hooke. Our siblings in the Mourn are free again and change is coming. Lay Low once again, the marsh will hide us as we haunt and harry the remnants of the Jotun Forces. We are bound by common cause, so we will look to our citizens offer our aid and proof again our bonds of loyalty like the folkheroes of old. To Ground! </quote>
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	==Marching ever forward==		==Marching ever forward==
	The Clakes are very much in the minority, however. For all their problems with the Empire these are Marcher people – and they do not accept conquest easily. There is only so much that individuals can do against such an overwhelming host of the Jotun – but the Strong Reeds are also here. Bound to the people of Bregasland by oaths and [[Bound by Common Cause\|magic]] alike, they provide hope to those who will not accept the barbarian yoke. If the 'Reeds were not here, the entire territory would have fallen to the Jotun in one fell swoop. As it is, they fight tirelessly not only to slow the barbarian advance but to offer whatever aid they can to those who would fight for their homes. Over the course of weeks, with the help of the 'Reeds, those who would resist the western barbarians gather at [[Mournwold#Ottery\|Ottery]], in eastern [[Mournwold#Ottermire\|Ottermire]].		The Clakes are very much in the minority, however. For all their problems with the Empire these are Marcher people – and they do not accept conquest easily. There is only so much that individuals can do against such an overwhelming host of the Jotun – but the Strong Reeds are also here. Bound to the people of Bregasland by oaths and [[Bound by Common Cause\|magic]] alike, they provide hope to those who will not accept the barbarian yoke. If the Reeds were not here, the entire territory would have fallen to the Jotun in one fell swoop. As it is, they fight tirelessly not only to slow the barbarian advance but to offer whatever aid they can to those who would fight for their homes. Over the course of weeks, with the help of the Reeds, those who would resist the western barbarians gather at [[Mournwold#Ottery\|Ottery]], in eastern [[Mournwold#Ottermire\|Ottermire]].

	It is a mixed bunch, this resistance. There are [[The_Marches_groups#House Greywater\|Greywaters]] here, and even a few Droverbills, as well as [[The_Marches_groups#House Elver\|Elvers]], [[The_Marches_groups#House Selwyn\|Selwyns]], and [[The_Marches_groups#House Wheelwright\|Wheelwrights]]. And almost immediately, they fall to arguing about the best way to deal with the Jotun and whose fault it is that the orcs have returned. There are some who argue that the Bregas need to negotiate with the invaders, because the Empire has proven time and again that it cannot be trusted. There are some who ask what [[When_Spring_comes#The_Death_of_Bushel_Sykes\|Bushel Sykes]] would do (leading to the unhelpful answer “steal someone else's eels” which provokes a fist-fight). There are those prepared to lay down their lives rather than submit to the Jotun again, and the whole thing looks set to dissolve into a [[Bregasland#Sullen\|sullen]], [[Bregasland#Resentful\|resentful]], [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] mess even as the Jotun storm across the marshes and close on Ottermire.		It is a mixed bunch, this resistance. There are [[The_Marches_groups#House Greywater\|Greywaters]] here, and even a few Droverbills, as well as [[The_Marches_groups#House Elver\|Elvers]], [[The_Marches_groups#House Selwyn\|Selwyns]], and [[The_Marches_groups#House Wheelwright\|Wheelwrights]]. And almost immediately, they fall to arguing about the best way to deal with the Jotun and whose fault it is that the orcs have returned. There are some who argue that the Bregas need to negotiate with the invaders, because the Empire has proven time and again that it cannot be trusted. There are some who ask what [[When_Spring_comes#The_Death_of_Bushel_Sykes\|Bushel Sykes]] would do (leading to the unhelpful answer “steal someone else's eels” which provokes a fist-fight). There are those prepared to lay down their lives rather than submit to the Jotun again, and the whole thing looks set to dissolve into a [[Bregasland#Sullen\|sullen]], [[Bregasland#Resentful\|resentful]], [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] mess even as the Jotun storm across the marshes and close on Ottermire.