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Twiggy at 18:16, 13 February 2026

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	* '''The Earl's letter makes reference to Dawnish historical figures who are, at least, certainly real'''		* '''The Earl's letter makes reference to Dawnish historical figures who are, at least, certainly real'''

	The Earl mentions "Penni the White" in its letter. [[Dawn_monarchy#Pre-Imperial_History\|Penni the White]] is the most infamous of the monarchs of Dawn. In the stories, he is said to have seized the throne with the assistance of heralds of the Winter ~~Realm~~. Accounts do not mention a manticore, but some suggest that these beings may well have been creatures in service to [[Agramant]], and manticores, while creatures of the mortal realm, have a strong association with that terrible power. Little is really known about Penni, but historical research would undoubtedly reveal more.		The Earl mentions "Penni the White" in its letter. [[Dawn_monarchy#Pre-Imperial_History\|Penni the White]] is the most infamous of the monarchs of Dawn. In the stories, he is said to have seized the throne with the assistance of heralds of the Winter realm. Accounts do not mention a manticore, but some suggest that these beings may well have been creatures in service to [[Agramant]], and manticores, while creatures of the mortal realm, have a strong association with that terrible power. Little is really known about Penni, but historical research would undoubtedly reveal more.

	Penni's rule lasted a bloody decade; he slaughtered the orcish enemies of Dawn, but legends claim he killed as many Dawnish as orcs. With terrifying strength drawn from the Winter realm, Penni's knights challenged and slaughtered any who opposed their liege. If the Earl is to be believed, it seems that by his side may have been a monster wearing a human guise. His rule was finally ended when Simone of House Fayer, a [[knight-errant]] charged with ending tyranny, seduced the king and murdered him in his bed.		Penni's rule lasted a bloody decade; he slaughtered the orcish enemies of Dawn, but legends claim he killed as many Dawnish as orcs. With terrifying strength drawn from the Winter realm, Penni's knights challenged and slaughtered any who opposed their liege. If the Earl is to be believed, it seems that by his side may have been a monster wearing a human guise. His rule was finally ended when Simone of House Fayer, a [[knight-errant]] charged with ending tyranny, seduced the king and murdered him in his bed.
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	* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds at 15.45 on Saturday'''		* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds at 15.45 on Saturday'''
	* '''Up to five others may accompany the Knight-Protector to the Badlands, but may not interfere'''		* '''Up to five others may accompany the Knight-Protector to the Badlands, but may not interfere'''
	Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer ~~Realm~~]].		Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer realm]].

	She has occasion to tell the story many times of what transpired at the meeting. It seems that the Wit, commanded by the Lord of Despite in his guise as the ''Patron of Rivalries'', has agreed to facilitate confrontations between the Knight-Protectors and an eternal from their corresponding realm with which the Earl is in alliance. This is all in aid of somehow stripping the Earl of power it has been granted by these eternals, power granted via the gift of a favour to each.		She has occasion to tell the story many times of what transpired at the meeting. It seems that the Wit, commanded by the Lord of Despite in his guise as the ''Patron of Rivalries'', has agreed to facilitate confrontations between the Knight-Protectors and an eternal from their corresponding realm with which the Earl is in alliance. This is all in aid of somehow stripping the Earl of power it has been granted by these eternals, power granted via the gift of a favour to each.
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	The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.		The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.

	Some of this is a little confusing. ''Bandit-King'', ''Masterless Warrior'', and ''Outlaw Prince'' are somewhat unfamiliar sobriquets for Hayaak, who was until recently believed to be serving in Eleonaris' court. Something has clearly changed there - and the Badlands is a part of the Summer ~~Realm~~ relatively unfamiliar to the Empire, too. Nevertheless, it seems the terms of the challenge are clear - Hayaak, clearly smarting from Jaheris' missive, has thrown down the gauntlet. It remains to be seen if '''Rhydian de Rondell''', the current Knight-Protector (or his chosen champion) will pick it up.		Some of this is a little confusing. ''Bandit-King'', ''Masterless Warrior'', and ''Outlaw Prince'' are somewhat unfamiliar sobriquets for Hayaak, who was until recently believed to be serving in Eleonaris' court. Something has clearly changed there - and the Badlands is a part of the Summer realm relatively unfamiliar to the Empire, too. Nevertheless, it seems the terms of the challenge are clear - Hayaak, clearly smarting from Jaheris' missive, has thrown down the gauntlet. It remains to be seen if '''Rhydian de Rondell''', the current Knight-Protector (or his chosen champion) will pick it up.

	Obviously this is all very ''exciting'' from the point of view of the ordinary citizens of Dawn - the Knights-Protector, the Earl of the Groves, the Eternals, these are all romantic figures out of ballad and song. As such it seems the people of Dawn are paying attention to this... contest, or set of contests!		Obviously this is all very ''exciting'' from the point of view of the ordinary citizens of Dawn - the Knights-Protector, the Earl of the Groves, the Eternals, these are all romantic figures out of ballad and song. As such it seems the people of Dawn are paying attention to this... contest, or set of contests!

Novemberalice at 09:51, 11 June 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/_Moasv-5_Cg}}
	In the winter, a glorious expedition ventured deep into the heart of the [[The_Barrens#The_Untrod_Groves\|Untrod Groves]] in [[the Barrens]]. The Groves are the furthest extent of the [[Great Forest of Peytaht]]. They are badly understood and barely mapped, as the name suggests. There, they encountered the legendary Earl of the Groves, an inhuman monster - a manticore - who makes its dwelling there. Stories of this "Earl" have been sung by the [[troubadour\|troubadours]] of [[Dawn]] for a long time, but its true nature was never clear - until now.		In the winter, a glorious expedition ventured deep into the heart of the [[The_Barrens#The_Untrod_Groves\|Untrod Groves]] in [[the Barrens]]. The Groves are the furthest extent of the [[Great Forest of Peytaht]]. They are badly understood and barely mapped, as the name suggests. There, they encountered the legendary Earl of the Groves, an inhuman monster - a manticore - who makes its dwelling there. Stories of this "Earl" have been sung by the [[troubadour\|troubadours]] of [[Dawn]] for a long time, but its true nature was never clear - until now.

Kirkbride: /* The Tournament of the Groves */

2025-06-10T11:47:22Z

The Tournament of the Groves

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	*'''The tourney is a grand melee, followed by a tournament for up to eight knights from Anvil'''		*'''The tourney is a grand melee, followed by a tournament for up to eight knights from Anvil'''
	*'''As many spectators as wish to come are welcome to attend'''		*'''As many spectators as wish to come are welcome to attend'''
	*'''~~The tourney will occur at 17:15 on the Saturday, at~~ ''~~Tournament Square~~'~~' in the ''Untrod Groves'' in ''the Barrens'''''~~		* '''This is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Possible\|combat possible]] encounter'''

	The Earl of the Groves has written an open letter to the people of Dawn. Distribution of the letters seems to be being organised by one '''Alys Retainer''' and her brother, '''Tristan Reeve'''. They are clearly senior yeofolk to the Earl of some kind - possibly the same ones who attended Anvil on its behalf. There are, notably, no nobles of its house in evidence - except the Earl itself, of course, if you believe a manticore can be Dawnish.		The Earl of the Groves has written an open letter to the people of Dawn. Distribution of the letters seems to be being organised by one '''Alys Retainer''' and her brother, '''Tristan Reeve'''. They are clearly senior yeofolk to the Earl of some kind - possibly the same ones who attended Anvil on its behalf. There are, notably, no nobles of its house in evidence - except the Earl itself, of course, if you believe a manticore can be Dawnish.

Kirkbride: /* Rise of the Bandit King */

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Rise of the Bandit King

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	* '''Hayaak challenges the Knight-Protector to a hunt'''		* '''Hayaak challenges the Knight-Protector to a hunt'''
	* '''The prize is a favour belonging to the Earl of the Groves, or the Knight-Protector's life'''		* '''The prize is a favour belonging to the Earl of the Groves, or the Knight-Protector's life'''
	* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds ~~just before~~ 15.30 on Saturday'''		* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds at 15.45 on Saturday'''
	* '''Up to five others may accompany the Knight-Protector to the Badlands, but may not interfere'''		* '''Up to five others may accompany the Knight-Protector to the Badlands, but may not interfere'''
	Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer Realm]].		Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer Realm]].

Kirkbride: /* The Tournament of the Groves */

2025-06-10T09:53:11Z

The Tournament of the Groves

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	*'''The tourney is a grand melee, followed by a tournament for up to eight knights from Anvil'''		*'''The tourney is a grand melee, followed by a tournament for up to eight knights from Anvil'''
	*'''As many spectators as wish to come are welcome to attend'''		*'''As many spectators as wish to come are welcome to attend'''
	*'''The tourney will occur at 5:~~15pm~~ on the Saturday, at ''Tournament Square'' in the ''Untrod Groves'' in ''the Barrens'''''		*'''The tourney will occur at 17:15 on the Saturday, at ''Tournament Square'' in the ''Untrod Groves'' in ''the Barrens'''''

	The Earl of the Groves has written an open letter to the people of Dawn. Distribution of the letters seems to be being organised by one '''Alys Retainer''' and her brother, '''Tristan Reeve'''. They are clearly senior yeofolk to the Earl of some kind - possibly the same ones who attended Anvil on its behalf. There are, notably, no nobles of its house in evidence - except the Earl itself, of course, if you believe a manticore can be Dawnish.		The Earl of the Groves has written an open letter to the people of Dawn. Distribution of the letters seems to be being organised by one '''Alys Retainer''' and her brother, '''Tristan Reeve'''. They are clearly senior yeofolk to the Earl of some kind - possibly the same ones who attended Anvil on its behalf. There are, notably, no nobles of its house in evidence - except the Earl itself, of course, if you believe a manticore can be Dawnish.

Dre at 09:14, 10 June 2025

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	The letter starts with a short account of the Earl's history and some more specific claims about its nobility, before laying out the rules of a two-part tourney that is to take place at the Earl's manse, with one Enchantress de Carsenere as guest of honour. It seems anyone who wishes to attend is invited, and the civil service confirm that there is, indeed, a conjunction to the time and place the Earl names - which saves having to clamber through the Untrod Groves.		The letter starts with a short account of the Earl's history and some more specific claims about its nobility, before laying out the rules of a two-part tourney that is to take place at the Earl's manse, with one Enchantress de Carsenere as guest of honour. It seems anyone who wishes to attend is invited, and the civil service confirm that there is, indeed, a conjunction to the time and place the Earl names - which saves having to clamber through the Untrod Groves.

	The tourney consists of a grand melee open to all combatants who are noble or knights-errant, followed by a [single-elimination tournament]. Up to 8 knights from Anvil may enter and face off against 8 knights who are support the Earl of the Groves. The Earl itself will not be fighting		The tourney consists of a grand melee open to all combatants who are noble or knights-errant, followed by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-elimination_tournament single-elimination tournament]. Up to 8 knights from Anvil may enter and face off against 8 knights who are support the Earl of the Groves. The Earl itself will not be fighting

	('''OOC Note: ''' The text of the Earl's letter is at the top. It has been copied many times and distributed across the nation, so any character may choose to have a copy if they wish, though you will have to prepare such a prop OC yourself).		('''OOC Note: ''' The text of the Earl's letter is at the top. It has been copied many times and distributed across the nation, so any character may choose to have a copy if they wish, though you will have to prepare such a prop OC yourself).
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	The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.		The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.

	Some of this is a little confusing. ''Bandit-King'', ''Masterless Warrior'', and ''Outlaw Prince'' are somewhat unfamiliar sobriquets for Hayaak, who was until recently believed to be serving in Eleonaris's court. Something has clearly changed there - and the Badlands is a part of the Summer Realm relatively unfamiliar to the Empire, too. Nevertheless, it seems the terms of the challenge are clear - Hayaak, clearly smarting from Jaheris' missive, has thrown down the gauntlet. It remains to be seen if '''Rhydian de Rondell''', the current Knight-Protector (or his chosen champion) will pick it up.		Some of this is a little confusing. ''Bandit-King'', ''Masterless Warrior'', and ''Outlaw Prince'' are somewhat unfamiliar sobriquets for Hayaak, who was until recently believed to be serving in Eleonaris' court. Something has clearly changed there - and the Badlands is a part of the Summer Realm relatively unfamiliar to the Empire, too. Nevertheless, it seems the terms of the challenge are clear - Hayaak, clearly smarting from Jaheris' missive, has thrown down the gauntlet. It remains to be seen if '''Rhydian de Rondell''', the current Knight-Protector (or his chosen champion) will pick it up.

	Obviously this is all very ''exciting'' from the point of view of the ordinary citizens of Dawn - the Knights-Protector, the Earl of the Groves, the Eternals, these are all romantic figures out of ballad and song. As such it seems the people of Dawn are paying attention to this... contest, or set of contests!		Obviously this is all very ''exciting'' from the point of view of the ordinary citizens of Dawn - the Knights-Protector, the Earl of the Groves, the Eternals, these are all romantic figures out of ballad and song. As such it seems the people of Dawn are paying attention to this... contest, or set of contests!
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Manticores]]		* [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Manticores]]
	* [[Hard_to_find#The_Earl_of_the_Groves\|Hard to find]] - ~~WInter~~ 386YE wind of fortune about the manticore-earl		* [[Hard_to_find#The_Earl_of_the_Groves\|Hard to find]] - Winter 386YE wind of fortune about the manticore-earl
	* [[Unspoken_words#Untrod_Paths\|Unspoken words]] - Autumn 386YE wind of fortune introducing the manticore-earl		* [[Unspoken_words#Untrod_Paths\|Unspoken words]] - Autumn 386YE wind of fortune introducing the manticore-earl

Rafferty: /* The Little Bones of Grandmother */

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The Little Bones of Grandmother

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	==The Little Bones of Grandmother==		==The Little Bones of Grandmother==
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=WiseRangara.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}~~
	* '''A herald of Wise Rangara is interested in discussing the Earl of the Groves with Alistair de Vere'''		* '''A herald of Wise Rangara is interested in discussing the Earl of the Groves with Alistair de Vere'''
	* '''There is a conjunction to this herald's cave at 00:20 on the first night'''		* '''There is a conjunction to this herald's cave at 00:20 on the first night'''
	Anushak, the huge raven that often acts as a go-between for [[Wise Rangara]] and the Empire appears in Anvil with a message for the Empire. After being fed strips of dried meat, they reveal that "Tuki of the Little Bones" wants a word with one '''Alistair de Vere'''. Anushak claims Tuki is particularly interested in the Earl of the Groves, and has been taken with Alistair de Vere, "who it seems has been pursuing quite a novel line of thought with regards to the beast".		Anushak, the huge raven that often acts as a go-between for [[Wise Rangara]] and the Empire appears in Anvil with a message for the Empire. After being fed strips of dried meat, they reveal that "Tuki of the Little Bones" wants a word with one '''Alistair de Vere'''. Anushak claims Tuki is particularly interested in the Earl of the Groves, and has been taken with Alistair de Vere, "who it seems has been pursuing quite a novel line of thought with regards to the beast".
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=WiseRangara.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	The bird advises that Alistair de Vere bring friends also interested in the matter with them, "though best not any Archmages or Knights-Protector or anything like that, as that little beast does scare quite easily". Anushak - in return for one more meat strip - warns that Tuki will, of course, demand a price for the knowledge and advice it can offer. Apparently friends of the late Ravadi Founder's Dance might be able to advise on precisely what that will entail.		The bird advises that Alistair de Vere bring friends also interested in the matter with them, "though best not any Archmages or Knights-Protector or anything like that, as that little beast does scare quite easily". Anushak - in return for one more meat strip - warns that Tuki will, of course, demand a price for the knowledge and advice it can offer. Apparently friends of the late Ravadi Founder's Dance might be able to advise on precisely what that will entail.

Kirkbride: /* Rise of the Bandit King */

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Rise of the Bandit King

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	* '''Hayaak challenges the Knight-Protector to a hunt'''		* '''Hayaak challenges the Knight-Protector to a hunt'''
	* '''The prize is a favour belonging to the Earl of the Groves, or the Knight-Protector's life'''		* '''The prize is a favour belonging to the Earl of the Groves, or the Knight-Protector's life'''
	* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds just before 15.30 on Saturday'''		* '''The Knight-Protector is invited to present themselves at the Hall of Worlds just before 15.30 on Saturday'''
			* '''Up to five others may accompany the Knight-Protector to the Badlands, but may not interfere'''
	Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer Realm]].		Last summit, the so-called Wit - or perhaps ''Witch?'' - of the Silver Woods, a herald of [[Jaheris]] (possibly the same one who has as of late been seen in [[Sermersuaq]], though she denies this) invited the [[Knight-protector\|Knights-Protector]] of Dawn and their companions and allies to join her in a chamber to discuss the Earl of the Groves, who is an old ''personal'' enemy of the ''Unicorn Prince''. The Wit is found across Dawn for much of the months that follow, a mysterious figure of shifting form, joining her fellow heralds in their celebration of [[Golden_magicians_fayre\|Dawn's embrace of the Summer Realm]].

	She has occasion to tell the story many times of what transpired at the meeting. It seems that the Wit, commanded by the Lord of Despite in his guise as the ''Patron of Rivalries'', has agreed to facilitate confrontations between the Knight-Protectors and an eternal from their corresponding realm with which the Earl is in alliance. This is all in aid of somehow stripping the Earl of power it has been granted by these eternals, power granted via the gift of a favour to each.		She has occasion to tell the story many times of what transpired at the meeting. It seems that the Wit, commanded by the Lord of Despite in his guise as the ''Patron of Rivalries'', has agreed to facilitate confrontations between the Knight-Protectors and an eternal from their corresponding realm with which the Earl is in alliance. This is all in aid of somehow stripping the Earl of power it has been granted by these eternals, power granted via the gift of a favour to each.

	News about the first such confrontation emerges near the Spring Equinox. A lone herald of [[Hayaak\|the Hawk Lord]] - the only one to appear in Dawn this season - makes her way to the Castle of Astolat. She has a message for the Knight-Protector of Summer. The ''Bandit-King'' has received from Jaheris an insulting message which suggests that he is too weak and frankly too scared to face the Knight-Protector.		News about the first such confrontation emerges near the Spring Equinox. A lone herald of [[Hayaak\|the Hawk Lord]] - the only one to appear in Dawn this season - makes her way to the Castle of Astolat. She has a message for the Knight-Protector of Summer. The ''Bandit-King'' has received from Jaheris an insulting message which suggests that he is too weak and frankly too scared to face the Knight-Protector.

Kirkbride: /* The Little Bones of Grandmother */

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The Little Bones of Grandmother

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	==The Little Bones of Grandmother==		==The Little Bones of Grandmother==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WiseRangara.jpg\|align=right\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WiseRangara.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	* '''A herald of Wise Rangara is interested in discussing the Earl of the Groves with Alistair de Vere'''		* '''A herald of Wise Rangara is interested in discussing the Earl of the Groves with Alistair de Vere'''
	* '''There is a conjunction to this herald's cave at 00:20 on the first night'''		* '''There is a conjunction to this herald's cave at 00:20 on the first night'''

Kirkbride: /* Rise of the Bandit King */

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Rise of the Bandit King

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	News about the first such confrontation emerges near the Spring Equinox. A lone herald of [[Hayaak\|the Hawk Lord]] - the only one to appear in Dawn this season - makes her way to the Castle of Astolat. She has a message for the Knight-Protector of Summer. The ''Bandit-King'' has received from Jaheris an insulting message which suggests that he is too weak and frankly too scared to face the Knight-Protector.		News about the first such confrontation emerges near the Spring Equinox. A lone herald of [[Hayaak\|the Hawk Lord]] - the only one to appear in Dawn this season - makes her way to the Castle of Astolat. She has a message for the Knight-Protector of Summer. The ''Bandit-King'' has received from Jaheris an insulting message which suggests that he is too weak and frankly too scared to face the Knight-Protector.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HayaakArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=~~200~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=HayaakArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.		The ''Peerless Warrior'' bids the Knight-Protector to attend the Hall of Worlds just before half three on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. There, he will offer them a challenge, a hunt! If the Knight-Protector can run down a herald bearing the favour of the Earl of the Groves ''before'' the ''Outlaw Prince'' catches up with them then they may leave with the trophy. Otherwise the ''Gryphon Knight'' will make sport of his rival and deliver the body to his kin. The hunt will take place in the Windswept Woods on the edge of the Badlands where Hayaak now dwells.