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	==Game Information==		==Game Information==
	Bregasland is an Imperial territory once again. During the Spring Equinox it will be up to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] as to which nation to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assign]] the Dour Fens.		Bregasland is an Imperial territory once again. During the Spring Equinox it will be up to the [[Senate]] as to which nation to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assign]] the Dour Fens.

	Mathilda Fisher's hold on the territory has been broken, but with the help of traitors such as Old Bushel Sykes she has managed to cling to some of her support among some of the Bregasland households. If she is able to retreat out of Bregasland with her allies she will remain a potential threat during any future Jotun invasion of the Dour Fens.		Mathilda Fisher's hold on the territory has been broken, but with the help of traitors such as Old Bushel Sykes she has managed to cling to some of her support among some of the Bregasland households. If she is able to retreat out of Bregasland with her allies she will remain a potential threat during any future Jotun invasion of the Dour Fens.

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	==The Fall is Not A Small One==		==The Fall is Not A Small One==
	North Fens is liberated almost before the defenders know what is happening; the fight for ~~Gray~~ Fens is more drawn out but no less decisive. The Fishers are scattered, the Jotun driven back. They defend as best they can, but it is clear pretty quickly which way the battle here is going to go. The Jotun do not like fighting in the marshes, which sometimes gives the advantage to the Imperial soldiers with their solid beater support. Often enough, however, the orcs have the advice of their own beaters – both traitor Marcher and Fisher - and keen-eyed scouts who help them to find good defensible positions in the mire.		North Fens is liberated almost before the defenders know what is happening; the fight for Grey Fens is more drawn out but no less decisive. The Fishers are scattered, the Jotun driven back. They defend as best they can, but it is clear pretty quickly which way the battle here is going to go. The Jotun do not like fighting in the marshes, which sometimes gives the advantage to the Imperial soldiers with their solid beater support. Often enough, however, the orcs have the advice of their own beaters – both traitor Marcher and Fisher - and keen-eyed scouts who help them to find good defensible positions in the mire.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Larkin Shattersong, General of Isaella's Dance">The Jotun and their Lasambrian Pets have fled before our assault. They know they cannot stand against us. We now turn our attention to Bregasland and the Jotun puppet Matilda Fisher. We strike at Grevensmarch at her seat of powers, Fisher's Rock. These traitors will fall before our poison thorns.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Larkin Shattersong, General of Isaella's Dance">The Jotun and their Lasambrian Pets have fled before our assault. They know they cannot stand against us. We now turn our attention to Bregasland and the Jotun puppet Matilda Fisher. We strike at Grevensmarch at her seat of powers, Fisher's Rock. These traitors will fall before our poison thorns.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Aracelis I Erigo, General of the Burning Falcon">Kohan! After a century we rise again to smash the Jotun. The Marches have waited and we will show our loyalty to the Empire. Breathe deep, steel yourselves, gather your pride Pride and bring it directly to our enemies doorstep and beyond.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Aracelis I Erigo, General of the Burning Falcon">Kohan! After a century we rise again to smash the Jotun. The Marches have waited and we will show our loyalty to the Empire. Breathe deep, steel yourselves, gather your pride Pride and bring it directly to our enemies doorstep and beyond.</quote></div>
	After ~~Gray~~ Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.		After Grey Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.

	The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the humans that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.		The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the humans that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.

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	[[Category:Recent History]] [[Category:385YE Spring]] [[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Recent History]] [[Category:385YE Spring]] [[Category:Military Council]]
	<div style="float:left; width: ~~500px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Rising Up~~.jpg\|caption=~~They rise up head first~~.\|align=left\|width=~~500~~}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Amberlain7869.jpg\|caption=The Strong Reeds have been waiting for the moment to strike.\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>
	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-klJFtc5i1s&pp=wgIGCgQQAhgB}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-klJFtc5i1s&pp=wgIGCgQQAhgB}}
	==While Old Marjoram Sleeps==		==While Old Marjoram Sleeps==
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	The flaw in their strategy, if that is what they expect, is that the Empire ''doesn't'' wait for them to invade Mitwold.		The flaw in their strategy, if that is what they expect, is that the Empire ''doesn't'' wait for them to invade Mitwold.
	<div style="float:left; width: ~~300px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Marcher Defiance.jpg\|caption=The Marchers have no patience for those who give themselves airs, or would declare themselves rulers.\|align=left\|width=~~300~~}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Marcher Defiance.jpg\|caption=The Marchers have no patience for those who give themselves airs, or would declare themselves rulers.\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>
	==How Do They Rise Up, Rise Up High?==		==How Do They Rise Up, Rise Up High?==
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>
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	At the forefront of all this, though, are a new army. Brightly dressed warrior Freeborn, blazing with the flames of a legacy reborn. The Burning Falcon seem to be everywhere at once [[army_qualities#Glorious\|seeking every opportunity]] to engage the descendants of the Jotun orcs who once destroyed their forebears in battle. The mud and dark water should make short work of their bright yellows, their brilliant oranges, and their crimson cloth but it seems almost as if the fens dare not sully their finery. A rumour quickly spreads that they can literally charge across open water, a story that while ridiculous makes the Fisher's loathe to face them. Not so the Jotun – they seem to relish the opportunity to fight the Burning Falcon, and some clearly recognising the bird-of-prey banners, engaging them for preference wherever they have the opportunity.		At the forefront of all this, though, are a new army. Brightly dressed warrior Freeborn, blazing with the flames of a legacy reborn. The Burning Falcon seem to be everywhere at once [[army_qualities#Glorious\|seeking every opportunity]] to engage the descendants of the Jotun orcs who once destroyed their forebears in battle. The mud and dark water should make short work of their bright yellows, their brilliant oranges, and their crimson cloth but it seems almost as if the fens dare not sully their finery. A rumour quickly spreads that they can literally charge across open water, a story that while ridiculous makes the Fisher's loathe to face them. Not so the Jotun – they seem to relish the opportunity to fight the Burning Falcon, and some clearly recognising the bird-of-prey banners, engaging them for preference wherever they have the opportunity.
	<div style="float:left; width: ~~550px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Queen of the Bregas.jpg\|caption=The self-styled steward of Bregasland sees her dreams turn to ashes.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Queen of the Bregas.jpg\|caption=The self-styled steward of Bregasland sees her dreams turn to ashes.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>

	==The Fall is Not A Small One==		==The Fall is Not A Small One==
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	In many cases, the bodies of the dead are lost, claimed by the marshes. The fens embrace fallen humans and orcs, slain Imperials, Free Bregas, and Jotun, the courageous and the treacherous, with equal, uncaring, indifference.		In many cases, the bodies of the dead are lost, claimed by the marshes. The fens embrace fallen humans and orcs, slain Imperials, Free Bregas, and Jotun, the courageous and the treacherous, with equal, uncaring, indifference.
	~~<div style="float:left; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Amberlain7869.jpg\|caption=The Strong Reeds have been waiting for the moment to strike.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>~~

	==Game Information==		==Game Information==

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	If Wintermark is carful to avoid needless slaughter, this is more than made up for by the Navarr of Isaella's Dance. Their [[Army_qualities#Thornbound\|envenomed weapons]] may kill quickly and without undue suffering, but they still ''kill''. Even a nick from one of their spears can be enough to leave a Fisher or a Jotun weak or paralysed, or thin their blood so they die swiftly of their other wounds.		If Wintermark is carful to avoid needless slaughter, this is more than made up for by the Navarr of Isaella's Dance. Their [[Army_qualities#Thornbound\|envenomed weapons]] may kill quickly and without undue suffering, but they still ''kill''. Even a nick from one of their spears can be enough to leave a Fisher or a Jotun weak or paralysed, or thin their blood so they die swiftly of their other wounds.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Velasco i Guerra, General of the Fire of the South">Freeborn, we march. It is time for us to bring hope to the people of Bregasland. We will show them our loyalty as we meet these Jotun and oust ~~Matilda~~ Fisher before she becomes comfortable putting down her roots. With our Ambition hunt out Stephen of Sarcombe and show what happens when courage fails him in fleeing Kahraman.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Velasco i Guerra, General of the Fire of the South">Freeborn, we march. It is time for us to bring hope to the people of Bregasland. We will show them our loyalty as we meet these Jotun and oust Mathilda Fisher before she becomes comfortable putting down her roots. With our Ambition hunt out Stephen of Sarcombe and show what happens when courage fails him in fleeing Kahraman.</quote></div>

	The Summer Storm, the Tusks, and the Freeborn of the Fire of the South are more balanced in their strategies. While the Imperial Orcs are empowered with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|supernatural clarity]] that helps them head off their foes with a [[Army_orders#Balanced_Attack\|balanced attack]], the other two armies adopt strategies that make good use of the number of physicks, chirurgeons, and masters of healing magic that accompany them. A wise decision, given the risk of sickness and infection that fighting in the fens presents.		The Summer Storm, the Tusks, and the Freeborn of the Fire of the South are more balanced in their strategies. While the Imperial Orcs are empowered with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|supernatural clarity]] that helps them head off their foes with a [[Army_orders#Balanced_Attack\|balanced attack]], the other two armies adopt strategies that make good use of the number of physicks, chirurgeons, and masters of healing magic that accompany them. A wise decision, given the risk of sickness and infection that fighting in the fens presents.

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Battle Opportunity

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	==Battle Opportunity==		==Battle Opportunity==
	A [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] has been identified that will allow heroes of the Empire to reach Bregasland during the upcoming Spring Equinox. Details of the conjunction are being prepared by the civil service, but it is believed to involve a chance to end the ambitions of Mathilda Fisher once and for all.		A [[Sentinel_Gate#Major_Conjunctions\|major conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] has been identified that will allow heroes of the Empire to reach Bregasland during the upcoming Spring Equinox. Details of the conjunction are being prepared by the civil service, but it is believed to involve a chance to end the ambitions of Mathilda Fisher once and for all.

			==Through the moonlight (Conjunction)==
			* '''A band of Jotun have been spotted moving to raze the holdings of House Greywater'''
			* '''If they are not stopped then the Greywater household will be ruined'''
			* '''The Sentinel Gate will open at 19:00 on Friday to Greywater Estates in North Fens'''
			* '''The ''General of the Strong Reeds'' has been asked to intercept and rout the Jotun'''
			A band of Jotun are on the move and will arrive at the holdings of House Greywater shortly after the Spring Equinox. ''Henry Greywater'', a [[beater]] who has been accompanying some of the Strong Reeds during their time in Bregasland, spotted the band leaving the estate of House Brawness and overheard their plans to raze Greywater's lands. With the majority of the Greywaters supporting the Strong Reeds and the other Marcher armies in pushing out the Fishers their holdings are left defenceless. Margary Greywater, steward of the household, has asked once again for the aid of the General of the Strong Reeds as without help the household will lose all their wealth.

			House Brawness have previously kept as neutral as possible in the ongoing conflict in Bregasland but they have long had a feud with the Greywaters, apparently going back generations over an accusation of moving boundary stones. If Henry Greywater is right and House Brawness have allowed the Jotun to rest and recuperate on their estate then there may even be a case for [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]].

			The band is made up of a combined force of [[Elite_Jotun_troops#Ra.C3.B0lj.C3.B3st\|Raoljost]], [[Elite_Jotun_troops#Ulvenwar\|Ulvenwar]], and [[Elite_Jotun_troops#Skjaldir\|Skjaldir]]. Given that Margary Greywater has specifically requested the aid of the [[Strong Reeds\|General of the Strong Reeds]] it is the responsibility of the [[General]], '''Amberlain P. Black''', to rout the Jotun.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rising Up.jpg\|caption=They rise up head first.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rising Up.jpg\|caption=They rise up head first.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
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	==While Old Marjoram Sleeps==		==While Old Marjoram Sleeps==
	Mathilda Fisher is still in Bregasland. Her family still claims the territory is the “Free Bregas” and she's been profligate with her promises to the households who've remained in the conquered territory. There's talk of a council of stewards, to advise the woman who seems to be planning to rule as queen in all but name. She's sent out Fisher storytellers to spread twisted tales of Bregasland's past, casting Tom Drake as a betrayer who betrayed the households to the Empire during the Cousin's War. Their stories are pernicious, casting the Fisher's who quit their homes to hide out in the western marshes, who fled to Hordalant, as valiant heroes rather than defeated traitors. Some listen. Most don't. There are too many orcs in Bregasland for most Bregas to lend more than half an ear to tales of courageous Fishers here to liberate their kin from the Imperial yoke.		Mathilda Fisher is still in Bregasland. Her family still claims the territory is the “Free Bregas” and she's been profligate with her promises to the households who've remained in the conquered territory. There's talk of a council of stewards, to advise the woman who seems to be planning to rule as queen in all but name. She's sent out Fisher storytellers to spread twisted tales of Bregasland's past, casting Tom Drake as a betrayer who betrayed the households to the Empire during the Cousin's War. Their stories are pernicious, casting the Fisher's who quit their homes to hide out in the western marshes, who fled to Hordalant, as valiant heroes rather than defeated traitors. Some listen. Most don't. There are too many orcs in Bregasland for most Bregas to lend more than half an ear to tales of courageous Fishers here to liberate their kin from the Imperial yoke.

Rafferty: /* The Fall is Not A Small One */

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The Fall is Not A Small One

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	An yet, despite all of that, she refuses to give up. The call goes out for all those who still support the dream of Free Bregas to gather beneath her blue eel banners in preparation for a retreat. There is no talk of surrender, no talk of abandoning her claim to be the rightful steward of Bregasland. Perhaps, given her stubbornness, she really is a Marcher at heart.		An yet, despite all of that, she refuses to give up. The call goes out for all those who still support the dream of Free Bregas to gather beneath her blue eel banners in preparation for a retreat. There is no talk of surrender, no talk of abandoning her claim to be the rightful steward of Bregasland. Perhaps, given her stubbornness, she really is a Marcher at heart.

	Her ambitions have come at a high price, again. On top of all those who have died since she first pressed her claim to Bregasland, an estimated four thousand fighters have fallen in battle. Most to the weapons of their foes, a few to the quagmires and deceptive waters, and the vicious wildlife of the fens. The lion's share of those deaths are on the Imperial side – the Jotun have fought to defend and to preserve their strength in face of the Empire's reckless, forceful assault.		Her ambitions have come at a high price, again. On top of all those who have died since she first pressed her claim to Bregasland, an estimated four thousand fighters have fallen in battle. The final number may prove to be much higher. Most of the dead fell to the weapons of their foes, a few to the quagmires and deceptive waters, and the vicious wildlife of the fens. The lion's share of those deaths are on the Imperial side – the Jotun have fought to defend and to preserve their strength in face of the Empire's reckless, forceful assault.

	In many cases, the bodies of the dead are lost, claimed by the marshes. The fens embrace fallen humans and orcs, slain Imperials, Free Bregas, and Jotun, the courageous and the treacherous, with equal, uncaring, indifference.		In many cases, the bodies of the dead are lost, claimed by the marshes. The fens embrace fallen humans and orcs, slain Imperials, Free Bregas, and Jotun, the courageous and the treacherous, with equal, uncaring, indifference.

Responsible1 at 18:13, 18 May 2023

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	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Styx, General of the Summer Storm">Heroes of the Second Legion, Summer Storm. We have all fought hard and well, and I am only too proud that you have decided to keep me as your general! Now, the plan. We will be assisting our Imperial Allies in the retaking of Bregasland. As our sister legion fights in the Battens against the Druj to free slaves, our focus shall be the Jotun, and helping the Marches retake their homeland. From Kallavesa, we will move into Bregasland via Fisher's Rock and the North Fens, Rendezvousing with allies at the Rushes via the Grey Fens as well. From there, we will make a solid attempt to push the Jotun from Imperial territory. We may not be freeing slaves in this instance, but our Allies need help, and we will help them! </quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Styx, General of the Summer Storm">Heroes of the Second Legion, Summer Storm. We have all fought hard and well, and I am only too proud that you have decided to keep me as your general! Now, the plan. We will be assisting our Imperial Allies in the retaking of Bregasland. As our sister legion fights in the Battens against the Druj to free slaves, our focus shall be the Jotun, and helping the Marches retake their homeland. From Kallavesa, we will move into Bregasland via Fisher's Rock and the North Fens, Rendezvousing with allies at the Rushes via the Grey Fens as well. From there, we will make a solid attempt to push the Jotun from Imperial territory. We may not be freeing slaves in this instance, but our Allies need help, and we will help them! </quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alfred Dunholt, General of the Tusks">Tusks. ~~Iti~~ is time to Jump the Proverbial Senate Wall. A steady conquest from Graven March begins and we will be the hand that guides the ploughshare churning through the Jotun, until we reach the Fire in the Fens. Bregasland Stands.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alfred Dunholt, General of the Tusks">Tusks. It is time to Jump the Proverbial Senate Wall. A steady conquest from Graven March begins and we will be the hand that guides the ploughshare churning through the Jotun, until we reach the Fire in the Fens. Bregasland Stands.</quote></div>
	The Strong Reeds, working with the patriots of House Greywater, have been lying low in Bregasland. Taunting the Jotun, impeding the Fishers and their orc allies at every turn and making it impossible for the Jotun to secure the territory. Ensuring the Empire stays abreast of what the invaders have been up to. With the aid of those beaters who have ''not'' let Old Bushel Sykes fill their heads with empty promises and lies, they've been preparing to strike. That time has come.		The Strong Reeds, working with the patriots of House Greywater, have been lying low in Bregasland. Taunting the Jotun, impeding the Fishers and their orc allies at every turn and making it impossible for the Jotun to secure the territory. Ensuring the Empire stays abreast of what the invaders have been up to. With the aid of those beaters who have ''not'' let Old Bushel Sykes fill their heads with empty promises and lies, they've been preparing to strike. That time has come.

Dre: /* The Fall is Not A Small One */

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	After Gray Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.		After Gray Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.

	The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the ~~human~~ that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.		The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the humans that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.

	As the Spring Equinox approaches, Mathilda Fisher's dreams of Free Bregas are in tatters. The Empire controls both Fens, the Rushes, and has occupied parts of Ottermire. The Jotun are regrouping near Graven Rock. Her warriors are scattered. Fisher's Rock is firmly in the hands of the Imperial armies. Many of those fair-weather households who were prepared to pay lip service to her conquest of the Bregas have welcomed the Marcher armies in particular with open arms.		As the Spring Equinox approaches, Mathilda Fisher's dreams of Free Bregas are in tatters. The Empire controls both Fens, the Rushes, and has occupied parts of Ottermire. The Jotun are regrouping near Graven Rock. Her warriors are scattered. Fisher's Rock is firmly in the hands of the Imperial armies. Many of those fair-weather households who were prepared to pay lip service to her conquest of the Bregas have welcomed the Marcher armies in particular with open arms.

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	The flaw in their strategy, if that is what they expect, is that the Empire ''doesn't'' wait for them to invade Mitwold.		The flaw in their strategy, if that is what they expect, is that the Empire ''doesn't'' wait for them to invade Mitwold.
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Marcher Defiance.jpg\|caption=The Marchers have no patience for those who give themselves airs, or would declare themselves ~~rules~~.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Marcher Defiance.jpg\|caption=The Marchers have no patience for those who give themselves airs, or would declare themselves rulers.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>
	==How Do They Rise Up, Rise Up High?==		==How Do They Rise Up, Rise Up High?==
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Kindra Sure-Footed, General of the Fist of the Mountains">Our siblings of Highguard say now is the time of miracles. I challenge you, soldiers of the Fist of the Mountains. What inspiration have you gained from a season's rest and reflection among the Spints of Masi, in the sacred and consecrated spiritual home of the Winterfolk? Are you refreshed, renewed, inspired? Take this energy and use it now. We march against the Jotun puppet Yegarra, a Symbol of the Perversions of the tradition the Jotun inflict on those they have conquered and enthralled. Winterfolk, I say no more. No More Jotun lies, Jotun puppets, Jotun massacre of not only our bodies, but our souls, our traditions, our magics. We move to the North Fens, the to Grey fens to join the fire of the marches, and if you have any left to give, the Rushes. Meet our Imperial Siblings, march with them, never let them forget who we are, or who THEY are.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Styx, General of the Summer Storm">Heroes of the Second Legion, Summer Storm. We have all fought hard and well, and I am only too proud that you have decided to keep me as your general! Now, the plan. We will be assisting our Imperial Allies in the retaking of Bregasland. As our sister legion fights in the Battens against the Druj to free slaves, our focus shall be the Jotun, and helping the Marches retake their homeland. From Kallavesa, we will move into Bregasland via Fisher's Rock and the North Fens, Rendezvousing with allies at the Rushes via the Grey Fens as well. From there, we will make a solid attempt to push the Jotun from Imperial territory. We may not be freeing slaves in this instance, but our Allies need help, and we will help them! </quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Styx, General of the Summer Storm">Heroes of the Second Legion, Summer Storm. We have all fought hard and well, and I am only too proud that you have decided to keep me as your general! Now, the plan. We will be assisting our Imperial Allies in the retaking of Bregasland. As our sister legion fights in the Battens against the Druj to free slaves, our focus shall be the Jotun, and helping the Marches retake their homeland. From Kallavesa, we will move into Bregasland via Fisher's Rock and the North Fens, Rendezvousing with allies at the Rushes via the Grey Fens as well. From there, we will make a solid attempt to push the Jotun from Imperial territory. We may not be freeing slaves in this instance, but our Allies need help, and we will help them! </quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alfred Dunholt, General of the Tusks">Tusks. Iti is time to Jump the Proverbial Senate Wall. A steady conquest from Graven March begins and we will be the hand that guides the ploughshare churning through the Jotun, until we reach the Fire in the Fens. Bregasland Stands.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Alfred Dunholt, General of the Tusks">Tusks. Iti is time to Jump the Proverbial Senate Wall. A steady conquest from Graven March begins and we will be the hand that guides the ploughshare churning through the Jotun, until we reach the Fire in the Fens. Bregasland Stands.</quote></div>
	The Strong Reeds, working with the patriots of House Greywater, have been lying low in Bregasland. Taunting the Jotun, impeding the Fishers and their orc allies at every turn and making it impossible for the Jotun to secure the territory. Ensuring the Empire stays abreast of what the invaders have been up to. With the aid of those beaters who have ''not'' let Old Bushel Sykes fill their heads with empty promises and lies, they've been preparing to strike. That time has come.		The Strong Reeds, working with the patriots of House Greywater, have been lying low in Bregasland. Taunting the Jotun, impeding the Fishers and their orc allies at every turn and making it impossible for the Jotun to secure the territory. Ensuring the Empire stays abreast of what the invaders have been up to. With the aid of those beaters who have ''not'' let Old Bushel Sykes fill their heads with empty promises and lies, they've been preparing to strike. That time has come.

	At the General's command, they rise up. All across Bregasland, they and their allies strike at key targets – garrisons, roads, stores, and the households of Mathilda's supporters. Among others they are aided by almost every [[military unit\|independent captain]] currently active in the Marches, by beaters equipped with supplies from nearly every farm in the nation, by the soldiers of households still loyal to the Marches gathered by one Tom of Otterly (a Marcher rescued from the Fishers during the Winter Solstice by the young heroes of the academy). There is also magic at work; warriors drawn from the realm of the [[Eleonaris\|Lady of the Pennants]] by Imperial magicians appear overnight once the Strong Reeds begin their attack, enthusiastically aiding the mortal Marchers in their assault. It makes for a strange contrast – glorious knights from the Fields of Glory in shining plate alongside mud-stained Marcher soldiers and crafty beaters in vicious fights across the Dour Fens.		At the General's command, they rise up. All across Bregasland, they and their allies strike at key targets – garrisons, roads, stores, and the households of Mathilda's supporters. Among others they are aided by almost every [[military unit\|independent captain]] currently active in the Marches, by beaters equipped with supplies from nearly every farm in the nation, by the soldiers of households still loyal to the Marches gathered by one Tom of Otterly (a Marcher rescued from the Fishers during the Winter Solstice by the young heroes of the academy). There is also magic at work; warriors drawn from the realm of the [[Eleonaris\|Lady of the Pennants]] by Imperial magicians appear overnight once the Strong Reeds begin their attack, enthusiastically aiding the mortal Marchers in their assault. It makes for a strange contrast – glorious knights from the Fields of Glory in shining plate alongside mud-stained Marcher soldiers and crafty beaters in vicious fights across the Dour Fens.

	At the same time the Strong Reeds rise up, their allies cross the river from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]], and lay siege to Mathilda's forces at [[Bregasland#Fisher's Rock\|Fishers Rock]]. Thanks to the disciplined scouts of the Tusks and the farsighted seers of the Fist of the Mountain, the timing is nearly perfect. Just as the Fisher's realise the Strong Reeds have arisen, they have a much more pressing problem right on their doorstep.		At the same time the Strong Reeds rise up, their allies cross the river from [[Kallavesa#West Marsh\|West Marsh]], and lay siege to Mathilda's forces at [[Bregasland#Fisher's Rock\|Fishers Rock]]. Thanks to the disciplined scouts of the Tusks and the farsighted seers of the Fist of the Mountain, the timing is nearly perfect. Just as the Fisher's realise the Strong Reeds have arisen, they have a much more pressing problem right on their doorstep.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Larkin Shattersong, General of Isaella's Dance">The Jotun and their Lasambrian Pets have fled before our assault. They know they cannot stand against us. We now turn our attention to Bregasland and the Jotun puppet Matilda Fisher. We strike at Grevensmarch at her seat of powers, Fisher's Rock. These traitors will fall before our poison thorns.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Larkin Shattersong, General of Isaella's Dance">The Jotun and their Lasambrian Pets have fled before our assault. They know they cannot stand against us. We now turn our attention to Bregasland and the Jotun puppet Matilda Fisher. We strike at Grevensmarch at her seat of powers, Fisher's Rock. These traitors will fall before our poison thorns.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Aracelis I Erigo, General of the Burning Falcon">Kohan! After a century we rise again to smash the Jotun. The Marches have waited and we will show our loyalty to the Empire. Breathe deep, steel yourselves, gather your pride Pride and bring it directly to our enemies doorstep and beyond.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Aracelis I Erigo, General of the Burning Falcon">Kohan! After a century we rise again to smash the Jotun. The Marches have waited and we will show our loyalty to the Empire. Breathe deep, steel yourselves, gather your pride Pride and bring it directly to our enemies doorstep and beyond.</quote></div>
	After Gray Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.		After Gray Fens, the Imperial advance slows a little. The Jotun are more comfortable fighting in the Rushes and Ottermire – there are more settlements here, more solid ground for them to plant their heavily armoured feet on, firmer soil for them to fix their banners in. The Fell Hammers and the Mandowla's Roar take the brunt of the Empire's attacks. General Jakkan of the Fell Hammers takes particular pains to engage the Imperial Orcs but where they are not present, they seem to relish the opportunity to match blades with the soldiers of the Marches. They take few pains to support the Fishers – by all accounts the Fell Hammers have been the most critical of the Jotun about the alliance with the humans, calling for the Jotun to conquer the Marches for themselves.

	The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the human that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.		The other two armies – the ferocious champions of the Roaring Thunder and the more mystic Ulvenwar and Raðljóst of the Howling Night – seem to have a little more respect for the human that fight alongside them, supporting them whenever they can. For all the good it does.