Long walk home - Revision history

Twiggy at 18:21, 18 February 2026

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	Regardless of where they have ended up, this influx of new citizens has proved to be a boon to the Imperial Orcs. Every Imperial Orc who owns a [[business]], [[farm]], [[forest]], or [[herb garden]] will gain one rank of production for two seasons after the Summer Solstice as the newcomers settle into their new lives.		Regardless of where they have ended up, this influx of new citizens has proved to be a boon to the Imperial Orcs. Every Imperial Orc who owns a [[business]], [[farm]], [[forest]], or [[herb garden]] will gain one rank of production for two seasons after the Summer Solstice as the newcomers settle into their new lives.

	<div style="float:right; width: 225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption='''Chief ~~Valack~~''' is the warchief of the Great Forest Orcs and may be contacted by [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] at the ''Great Forest Encampment, Lower Tarn Valley, Therunin''\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption='''Chief Vallack''' is the warchief of the Great Forest Orcs and may be contacted by [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] at the ''Great Forest Encampment, Lower Tarn Valley, Therunin''\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

	==Great Forest orcs==		==Great Forest orcs==

Matt: Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.		The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.

	Their proposal is that the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] give them permission to build a workshop and some storage using the salvaged material. This would require a [[Senate motion]], but would not count as a commission for the Empire - the briars would do all the construction work and provide all the materials themselves, and build their facility in the Lower Tarn Valley. The result would be that the humans living in Therunin would be able to produce their own [[liao]]. The legitimacy provided by the Senate motion would also mean that Navarr traders would be happy to sell them with more vinum sap once their reserves run low - assuming they were for some reason unable to cultivate their own vinum.		Their proposal is that the [[Senate]] give them permission to build a workshop and some storage using the salvaged material. This would require a [[Senate motion]], but would not count as a commission for the Empire - the briars would do all the construction work and provide all the materials themselves, and build their facility in the Lower Tarn Valley. The result would be that the humans living in Therunin would be able to produce their own [[liao]]. The legitimacy provided by the Senate motion would also mean that Navarr traders would be happy to sell them with more vinum sap once their reserves run low - assuming they were for some reason unable to cultivate their own vinum.

	After some discussion, an alternative is grudgingly proposed. Rather than simply giving the briars permission to build it, the Empire could work with them to construct the workshop and storage at Peakedge Stead. This would result in a [[sinecure]], ultimately controlled by the Empire. It would require a Senate motion (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), and require 8 wains of weirwood and 16 crowns in labour costs. The resulting sinecure would need someone placed in charge of it - ideally a Navarr citizen - who would receive half the liao produced each season (predicted to be 6 liao). The briars would receive the other half of the production. The person raising the motion could define their own appointment method but the one most acceptable to the briars would be either unanimous decision of the Navarr senators, or [[appointment]] by the Navarr national assembly.		After some discussion, an alternative is grudgingly proposed. Rather than simply giving the briars permission to build it, the Empire could work with them to construct the workshop and storage at Peakedge Stead. This would result in a [[sinecure]], ultimately controlled by the Empire. It would require a Senate motion (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), and require 8 wains of weirwood and 16 crowns in labour costs. The resulting sinecure would need someone placed in charge of it - ideally a Navarr citizen - who would receive half the liao produced each season (predicted to be 6 liao). The briars would receive the other half of the production. The person raising the motion could define their own appointment method but the one most acceptable to the briars would be either unanimous decision of the Navarr senators, or [[appointment]] by the Navarr national assembly.

Hailmur: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T13:18:18Z

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	The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.		The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.

	Their proposal is that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] give them permission to build a workshop and some storage using the salvaged material. This would require a [[Senate motion]], but would not count as a commission for the Empire - the briars would do all the construction work and provide all the materials themselves, and build their facility in the Lower Tarn Valley. The result would be that the humans living in Therunin would be able to produce their own [[liao]]. The legitimacy provided by the Senate motion would also mean that Navarr traders would be happy to sell them with more vinum sap once their reserves run low - assuming they were for some reason unable to cultivate their own vinum.		Their proposal is that the [[Senate\|Senate]] give them permission to build a workshop and some storage using the salvaged material. This would require a [[Senate motion]], but would not count as a commission for the Empire - the briars would do all the construction work and provide all the materials themselves, and build their facility in the Lower Tarn Valley. The result would be that the humans living in Therunin would be able to produce their own [[liao]]. The legitimacy provided by the Senate motion would also mean that Navarr traders would be happy to sell them with more vinum sap once their reserves run low - assuming they were for some reason unable to cultivate their own vinum.

	After some discussion, an alternative is grudgingly proposed. Rather than simply giving the briars permission to build it, the Empire could work with them to construct the workshop and storage at Peakedge Stead. This would result in a [[sinecure]], ultimately controlled by the Empire. It would require a Senate motion (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), and require 8 wains of weirwood and 16 crowns in labour costs. The resulting sinecure would need someone placed in charge of it - ideally a Navarr citizen - who would receive half the liao produced each season (predicted to be 6 liao). The briars would receive the other half of the production. The person raising the motion could define their own appointment method but the one most acceptable to the briars would be either unanimous decision of the Navarr senators, or [[appointment]] by the Navarr national assembly.		After some discussion, an alternative is grudgingly proposed. Rather than simply giving the briars permission to build it, the Empire could work with them to construct the workshop and storage at Peakedge Stead. This would result in a [[sinecure]], ultimately controlled by the Empire. It would require a Senate motion (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), and require 8 wains of weirwood and 16 crowns in labour costs. The resulting sinecure would need someone placed in charge of it - ideally a Navarr citizen - who would receive half the liao produced each season (predicted to be 6 liao). The briars would receive the other half of the production. The person raising the motion could define their own appointment method but the one most acceptable to the briars would be either unanimous decision of the Navarr senators, or [[appointment]] by the Navarr national assembly.

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

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	The civil service interpret this request as asking the Senate to amend the powers of the Imperial Fleet Master to include the responsibility for, and authority to engage in, diplomacy with the Grendel. This would give the title the powers and [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]] of an ambassador - the ability to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|draft a treaty]], to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and (should the Grendel and the Empire construct [[Embassy\|embassies]]) potentially to receive [[Ambassador#Briefing\|briefing]] and [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]].		The civil service interpret this request as asking the Senate to amend the powers of the Imperial Fleet Master to include the responsibility for, and authority to engage in, diplomacy with the Grendel. This would give the title the powers and [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]] of an ambassador - the ability to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|draft a treaty]], to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and (should the Grendel and the Empire construct [[Embassy\|embassies]]) potentially to receive [[Ambassador#Briefing\|briefing]] and [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]].

	It is, of course, not quite that straightforward. Currently the Imperial Fleet Master is appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. The current [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for appointing an ambassador is that the Senate does so by itself. This would place diplomacy with the Grendel under the aegis of the Military Council, which may not be in line with the Senate's plans.		It is, of course, not quite that straightforward. Currently the Imperial Fleet Master is appointed by the [[Military Council]]. The current [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for appointing an ambassador is that the Senate does so by itself. This would place diplomacy with the Grendel under the aegis of the Military Council, which may not be in line with the Senate's plans.

	Regardless of how the Senate wishes to proceed, the southern barbarians have made clear that they will not recognise the [[Imperial Consul]] in any dealings with the Empire. They will continue to request to negotiate with the Imperial Fleet Master until they have been granted the authority - in which case they are given leave to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to Salt Lord Moorvain.		Regardless of how the Senate wishes to proceed, the southern barbarians have made clear that they will not recognise the [[Imperial Consul]] in any dealings with the Empire. They will continue to request to negotiate with the Imperial Fleet Master until they have been granted the authority - in which case they are given leave to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to Salt Lord Moorvain.

Twiggy at 13:31, 4 August 2025

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	"Speak then - we will hear your message." he responded, but the creature only shook his head. Instead he approached the band, and without saying another word, withdraw an ornate scroll case and offered it to the Jarl.		"Speak then - we will hear your message." he responded, but the creature only shook his head. Instead he approached the band, and without saying another word, withdraw an ornate scroll case and offered it to the Jarl.

	Alaung, his ~~Godi~~, stepped forward and took the case. Geir kept his gaze firmly on the newcomer, but the being had already turned and was walking away.		Alaung, his Ghodi, stepped forward and took the case. Geir kept his gaze firmly on the newcomer, but the being had already turned and was walking away.

	Either end of the case was decorated with ornate ~~filligree~~ in the shape of an owl. Alaung removed one, pulled the yellow parchment clear of the case and swiftly read it through, once and then a second time. Once the priest was certain he had the right cadence he began to orate.		Either end of the case was decorated with ornate filigree in the shape of an owl. Alaung removed one, pulled the yellow parchment clear of the case and swiftly read it through, once and then a second time. Once the priest was certain he had the right cadence he began to orate.

	"The Lame Smith challenges Jarl Geir, the Iron Bull. The People of the Mark are gathering at Anvil, preparing to pit their skills against each other for a prize, a great shield. The Reeve of the Summer Lands defies the Jarl and his warriors to enter their contest and win this worthy shield for the Jotun."		"The Lame Smith challenges Jarl Geir, the Iron Bull. The People of the Mark are gathering at Anvil, preparing to pit their skills against each other for a prize, a great shield. The Reeve of the Summer Lands defies the Jarl and his warriors to enter their contest and win this worthy shield for the Jotun."
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	* '''The military captains received support from the Winter Sun, heralds of Irra Harah, and the Great Forest orcs and briars'''		* '''The military captains received support from the Winter Sun, heralds of Irra Harah, and the Great Forest orcs and briars'''
	* '''The military captains have received rewards due to the Imperial Orc National Assembly passing a mandate'''		* '''The military captains have received rewards due to the Imperial Orc National Assembly passing a mandate'''
	As [[Lost in translation\|discussed last season]], a great many [[orc]] slaves who were freed during the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Sack_of_Dubhtraig\|sack of Dubhtraig]] were lost throughout the Empire while attempting to make their way to their new homes in [[Skarsind]]. ~~Scatterd~~ from one end of the Empire to the other, the task of locating them all and escorting them to Skarsind appeared monumental. Luckily, the heroes of the Empire rose valiantly to the task to finding them and getting them safely to their new homes.		As [[Lost in translation\|discussed last season]], a great many [[orc]] slaves who were freed during the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Sack_of_Dubhtraig\|sack of Dubhtraig]] were lost throughout the Empire while attempting to make their way to their new homes in [[Skarsind]]. Scattered from one end of the Empire to the other, the task of locating them all and escorting them to Skarsind appeared monumental. Luckily, the heroes of the Empire rose valiantly to the task to finding them and getting them safely to their new homes.
	===Find and Retrieve===		===Find and Retrieve===
	Nearly forty captains of [[military unit\|military units]] volunteered for the task, working alongside bands of Imperial Orc soldiers from the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]]. Though overwhelmingly made up of Imperial Orc captains, only the [[Navarr]] did not directly contribute to the rescue effort - no doubt having their hands full with the [[vallorn]].		Nearly forty captains of [[military unit\|military units]] volunteered for the task, working alongside bands of Imperial Orc soldiers from the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]]. Though overwhelmingly made up of Imperial Orc captains, only the [[Navarr]] did not directly contribute to the rescue effort - no doubt having their hands full with the [[vallorn]].

Dre at 21:56, 13 May 2024

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Jotun warriors ~~lead~~ by the Iron Bull visited Anvil without incident, and returned home bearing the weregild promised by the Empire - in the form of two hundred Throne pieces.		The Jotun warriors led by the Iron Bull visited Anvil without incident, and returned home bearing the weregild promised by the Empire - in the form of two hundred Throne pieces.

	During the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Imperial Senate [[Ratify_Sungold_Treaty\|ratified a treaty]] with the [[Thule]] that among other things set in place a system of payment to release Imperial citizens who were slaves. It also [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] Sungold Pass to the orcs of Otkodov - although this clause has caused some concern as it is not precisely what the Thule were expecting. Also during the summit, the Senate voted to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amend the powers]] of the [[Imperial Fleet Master]], making the title responsible for diplomacy with the Grendel.		During the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Imperial Senate [[Ratify_Sungold_Treaty\|ratified a treaty]] with the [[Thule]] that among other things set in place a system of payment to release Imperial citizens who were slaves. It also [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] Sungold Pass to the orcs of Otkodov - although this clause has caused some concern as it is not precisely what the Thule were expecting. Also during the summit, the Senate voted to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amend the powers]] of the [[Imperial Fleet Master]], making the title responsible for diplomacy with the Grendel.

Rafferty at 09:22, 10 May 2022

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	While they are not themselves orcs, the humans who live alongside the Great Forest orcs are treated as close friends and allies so their concerns tend to be lumped in with the concerns of the nation. About a month after the last summit, a surprising request comes from them, delivered to Peakedge Stead by a pair of friendly briars and an emissary of Chief Vallack.		While they are not themselves orcs, the humans who live alongside the Great Forest orcs are treated as close friends and allies so their concerns tend to be lumped in with the concerns of the nation. About a month after the last summit, a surprising request comes from them, delivered to Peakedge Stead by a pair of friendly briars and an emissary of Chief Vallack.

	During the Spring Equinox a group of heroes, led by ''Eadric Fjellrevening'', [[knight-errant]] of [[~~Prominent noble houses~~#De Rondell\|House de Rondell]], journeyed through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to a location just outside of [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. According to rumour, the expedition uncovered the lost Liao Garden of Therunin - a sinecure built in the early Empire that took advantage of the unnatural fertility of the vallorn to help grow vinum more efficiently. It was overrun by the vallorn during the reign of Emperor Nicovar, and believed destroyed. It seems that Eadric and their companions found the remains of the old facility and were able to clear some of the vallornspawn infesting it. The exact details of what happened there are unclear, but the outcome seems to have been that the briars and the Great Forest orcs were able to recover a large supply of preserved vinum sap, and a number of pieces of equipment related to its refinement.		During the Spring Equinox a group of heroes, led by ''Eadric Fjellrevening'', [[knight-errant]] of [[Dawn groups#De Rondell\|House de Rondell]], journeyed through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to a location just outside of [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. According to rumour, the expedition uncovered the lost Liao Garden of Therunin - a sinecure built in the early Empire that took advantage of the unnatural fertility of the vallorn to help grow vinum more efficiently. It was overrun by the vallorn during the reign of Emperor Nicovar, and believed destroyed. It seems that Eadric and their companions found the remains of the old facility and were able to clear some of the vallornspawn infesting it. The exact details of what happened there are unclear, but the outcome seems to have been that the briars and the Great Forest orcs were able to recover a large supply of preserved vinum sap, and a number of pieces of equipment related to its refinement.

	The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.		The briars believe that they can set up a vinum refining system. They are a little cagey about the details, but it appears that there are still a few among their number who know how to refine liao - but the tools needed to do so on any meaningful scale were lost when they left Dourfell Keep. It clearly doesn't sit well with the briars that they need to ask the Empire to allow them proceed with their plans, but it is equally clear that their Great Forest allies expect them to obey the laws of the Empire in this regard.

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Liao garden

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	===Liao garden===		===Liao garden===
	* '''The briars of the Lower Tarn Valley have requested the Senate grant them permission to construct a facility to refine their own liao.'''		* '''The briars of the Lower Tarn Valley have requested the Senate grant them permission to construct a facility to refine their own liao.'''
	While they are not themselves orcs, the humans who live alongside the Great Forest orcs are treated as close friends and allies so their concerns tend to be lumped in with the concerns of the ~~tribe~~. About a month after the last summit, a surprising request comes from them, delivered to Peakedge Stead by a pair of friendly briars and an emissary of Chief Vallack.		While they are not themselves orcs, the humans who live alongside the Great Forest orcs are treated as close friends and allies so their concerns tend to be lumped in with the concerns of the nation. About a month after the last summit, a surprising request comes from them, delivered to Peakedge Stead by a pair of friendly briars and an emissary of Chief Vallack.

	During the Spring Equinox a group of heroes, led by ''Eadric Fjellrevening'', [[knight-errant]] of [[Prominent noble houses#De Rondell\|House de Rondell]], journeyed through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to a location just outside of [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. According to rumour, the expedition uncovered the lost Liao Garden of Therunin - a sinecure built in the early Empire that took advantage of the unnatural fertility of the vallorn to help grow vinum more efficiently. It was overrun by the vallorn during the reign of Emperor Nicovar, and believed destroyed. It seems that Eadric and their companions found the remains of the old facility and were able to clear some of the vallornspawn infesting it. The exact details of what happened there are unclear, but the outcome seems to have been that the briars and the Great Forest orcs were able to recover a large supply of preserved vinum sap, and a number of pieces of equipment related to its refinement.		During the Spring Equinox a group of heroes, led by ''Eadric Fjellrevening'', [[knight-errant]] of [[Prominent noble houses#De Rondell\|House de Rondell]], journeyed through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to a location just outside of [[Therunin#Sweetglades\|Sweetglades]]. According to rumour, the expedition uncovered the lost Liao Garden of Therunin - a sinecure built in the early Empire that took advantage of the unnatural fertility of the vallorn to help grow vinum more efficiently. It was overrun by the vallorn during the reign of Emperor Nicovar, and believed destroyed. It seems that Eadric and their companions found the remains of the old facility and were able to clear some of the vallornspawn infesting it. The exact details of what happened there are unclear, but the outcome seems to have been that the briars and the Great Forest orcs were able to recover a large supply of preserved vinum sap, and a number of pieces of equipment related to its refinement.

Hastur at 08:04, 3 May 2021

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	* '''Construction continues on the Holt of the Oak in [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]'''		* '''Construction continues on the Holt of the Oak in [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]'''
	* '''The Great Forest orcs once again offer to help with the [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|construction]] of an [[embassy]]'''		* '''The Great Forest orcs once again offer to help with the [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|construction]] of an [[embassy]]'''
	* '''A delegation from the Great Forest ~~tribe~~ is expected to arrive in Anvil during the summit'''		* '''A delegation from the Great Forest orcs is expected to arrive in Anvil during the summit'''
	* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is officially responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''		* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is officially responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''
	The Great Forest orcs have been busy. The majority of their warriors, those who still carry their [[The place you called home#The Spears of the Pine\|spears]], have gone to [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Keep_Breathing\|aid the Navarr]] in [[Brocéliande]]. Another large contingent, including many of those who had been traveling the [[trods]] alongside their hosts, have spent the last several months working with the Imperial Orcs to help the scattered refugees from Dubhtraig make their way to Skarsind. The remainder continue their lives in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]] - building, working to raise their crops and their families, and slowly but surely making Therunin their home.		The Great Forest orcs have been busy. The majority of their warriors, those who still carry their [[The place you called home#The Spears of the Pine\|spears]], have gone to [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Keep_Breathing\|aid the Navarr]] in [[Brocéliande]]. Another large contingent, including many of those who had been traveling the [[trods]] alongside their hosts, have spent the last several months working with the Imperial Orcs to help the scattered refugees from Dubhtraig make their way to Skarsind. The remainder continue their lives in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]] - building, working to raise their crops and their families, and slowly but surely making Therunin their home.

	Construction continues of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. All of the required resources to complete the [[fortification]] have now been provided to the ~~tribe~~, and work continues apace. If nothing changes, the weirwood castle should be completed shortly before the Winter Solstice. The orcs of the Great Forest are already making preparations to move many of their people within its walls when they take control of the structure.		Construction continues of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. All of the required resources to complete the [[fortification]] have now been provided to the nation, and work continues apace. If nothing changes, the weirwood castle should be completed shortly before the Winter Solstice. The orcs of the Great Forest are already making preparations to move many of their people within its walls when they take control of the structure.

	A small delegation from the Great Forest is believed to be attending Anvil during the coming summit. As usual, there are no details as to the nature of the delegation nor exactly when it will arrive. The closest estimation the Civil Service are able to provide is "probably Saturday after noon". On a related note, the suggestion to the Empire that they might wish to build a formal [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|embassy]] remains on the table - although as before ''Chief Vallack'' has indicated that if the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, he and his fellow orcs will take it as a clear sign that their relationship with the Empire should continue to be on an entirely ad hoc basis.		A small delegation from the Great Forest is believed to be attending Anvil during the coming summit. As usual, there are no details as to the nature of the delegation nor exactly when it will arrive. The closest estimation the Civil Service are able to provide is "probably Saturday after noon". On a related note, the suggestion to the Empire that they might wish to build a formal [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|embassy]] remains on the table - although as before ''Chief Vallack'' has indicated that if the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, he and his fellow orcs will take it as a clear sign that their relationship with the Empire should continue to be on an entirely ad hoc basis.

Rafferty at 11:55, 3 November 2019

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	The Thule ambassador to the Empire, Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided, is not planning to visit Anvil this season. Rather, he has extended an invitation to the Ambassador to join him in the ''Caucus Forum'' - a magical chamber maintained by the [[eternal]] [[Lashonar]]. The main topic under discussion will be the negotiations regarding slaves, and the matter of the ongoing sanctions against the Thule, but Rak indicates that Grand Warlock Fljajokull will also be in attendance. The chamber will be available from 11pm on Saturday night and Lashonar will send a herald to the Hall of Worlds to collect the Imperial delegation; Rak invites the Ambassador to bring up to four others with them when they visit. ('''Accessibility:''' Visiting the Caucus Forum will require some walking between the Hall of Worlds and an encounter tent; Combat unlikely and players may use the non-contact gesture as needed.)		The Thule ambassador to the Empire, Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided, is not planning to visit Anvil this season. Rather, he has extended an invitation to the Ambassador to join him in the ''Caucus Forum'' - a magical chamber maintained by the [[eternal]] [[Lashonar]]. The main topic under discussion will be the negotiations regarding slaves, and the matter of the ongoing sanctions against the Thule, but Rak indicates that Grand Warlock Fljajokull will also be in attendance. The chamber will be available from 11pm on Saturday night and Lashonar will send a herald to the Hall of Worlds to collect the Imperial delegation; Rak invites the Ambassador to bring up to four others with them when they visit. ('''Accessibility:''' Visiting the Caucus Forum will require some walking between the Hall of Worlds and an encounter tent; Combat unlikely and players may use the non-contact gesture as needed.)

	There have been other cautiously positive developments as well. Following a formal apology from the Ambassador, the imprisoned [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar [[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]] and his group have been released by the Thule at [[~~Sowing_on_the_mountains#The_Travelers_Secret\|~~Sungold Pass]]. They are apparently none the worse for their short period of captivity; Snowstorm Henk is keen to receive reassurances that the [[Minister of Historical Research]] received the notes he had smuggled out of his prison; he apparently intends to write a full report on Sungold Pass for the Imperial Archivist at his earliest opportunity.		There have been other cautiously positive developments as well. Following a formal apology from the Ambassador, the imprisoned [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar [[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]] and his group have been released by the Thule at [[Sungold Pass]]. They are apparently none the worse for their short period of captivity; Snowstorm Henk is keen to receive reassurances that the [[Minister of Historical Research]] received the notes he had smuggled out of his prison; he apparently intends to write a full report on Sungold Pass for the Imperial Archivist at his earliest opportunity.

	Not everything has been quite so positive, of course. The Thule are still concerned about the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] the Empire has imposed on them following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|ratification of the Liberty Pact]]. The Ambassador has, however, issued another formal apology, this time for the way the sanctions were imposed. Rak has grudgingly accepted on behalf of the Dragons, and has made some guarded comments about the need to act quickly when an opportunity presents itself. It is clear the orcs of Otkodov are still chafing under the trade restrictions that have been imposed however.		Not everything has been quite so positive, of course. The Thule are still concerned about the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] the Empire has imposed on them following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|ratification of the Liberty Pact]]. The Ambassador has, however, issued another formal apology, this time for the way the sanctions were imposed. Rak has grudgingly accepted on behalf of the Dragons, and has made some guarded comments about the need to act quickly when an opportunity presents itself. It is clear the orcs of Otkodov are still chafing under the trade restrictions that have been imposed however.

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	The civil service interpret this request as asking the Senate to amend the powers of the Imperial Fleet Master to include the responsibility for, and authority to engage in, diplomacy with the Grendel. This would give the title the powers and [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]] of an ambassador - the ability to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|draft a treaty]], to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and (should the Grendel and the Empire construct [[Embassy\|embassies]]) potentially to receive [[Ambassador#Briefing\|briefing]] and [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]].		The civil service interpret this request as asking the Senate to amend the powers of the Imperial Fleet Master to include the responsibility for, and authority to engage in, diplomacy with the Grendel. This would give the title the powers and [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]] of an ambassador - the ability to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|draft a treaty]], to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and (should the Grendel and the Empire construct [[Embassy\|embassies]]) potentially to receive [[Ambassador#Briefing\|briefing]] and [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]].

	It is, of course, not quite that straightforward. Currently the Imperial Fleet Master is appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. The current [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for appointing an ambassador is that the Senate does so by itself. This would place diplomacy with the Grendel under the aegis of the Military Council, which may not be in line with the Senate's plans.		It is, of course, not quite that straightforward. Currently the Imperial Fleet Master is appointed by the [[Military Council]]. The current [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for appointing an ambassador is that the Senate does so by itself. This would place diplomacy with the Grendel under the aegis of the Military Council, which may not be in line with the Senate's plans.

	Regardless of how the Senate wishes to proceed, the southern barbarians have made clear that they will not recognise the [[Imperial Consul]] in any dealings with the Empire. They will continue to request to negotiate with the Imperial Fleet Master until they have been granted the authority - in which case they are given leave to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to Salt Lord Moorvain.		Regardless of how the Senate wishes to proceed, the southern barbarians have made clear that they will not recognise the [[Imperial Consul]] in any dealings with the Empire. They will continue to request to negotiate with the Imperial Fleet Master until they have been granted the authority - in which case they are given leave to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to Salt Lord Moorvain.

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	* '''Construction continues on the Holt of the Oak in [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]'''		* '''Construction continues on the Holt of the Oak in [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]'''
	* '''The Great Forest orcs once again offer to help with the [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|construction]] of an [[embassy]]'''		* '''The Great Forest orcs once again offer to help with the [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|construction]] of an [[embassy]]'''
	* '''A delegation from the Great Forest ~~tribe~~ is expected to arrive in Anvil during the summit'''		* '''A delegation from the Great Forest orcs is expected to arrive in Anvil during the summit'''
	* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is officially responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''		* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is officially responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''
	The Great Forest orcs have been busy. The majority of their warriors, those who still carry their [[The place you called home#The Spears of the Pine\|spears]], have gone to [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Keep_Breathing\|aid the Navarr]] in [[Brocéliande]]. Another large contingent, including many of those who had been traveling the [[trods]] alongside their hosts, have spent the last several months working with the Imperial Orcs to help the scattered refugees from Dubhtraig make their way to Skarsind. The remainder continue their lives in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]] - building, working to raise their crops and their families, and slowly but surely making Therunin their home.		The Great Forest orcs have been busy. The majority of their warriors, those who still carry their [[The place you called home#The Spears of the Pine\|spears]], have gone to [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Keep_Breathing\|aid the Navarr]] in [[Brocéliande]]. Another large contingent, including many of those who had been traveling the [[trods]] alongside their hosts, have spent the last several months working with the Imperial Orcs to help the scattered refugees from Dubhtraig make their way to Skarsind. The remainder continue their lives in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]] - building, working to raise their crops and their families, and slowly but surely making Therunin their home.

	Construction continues of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. All of the required resources to complete the [[fortification]] have now been provided to the ~~tribe~~, and work continues apace. If nothing changes, the weirwood castle should be completed shortly before the Winter Solstice. The orcs of the Great Forest are already making preparations to move many of their people within its walls when they take control of the structure.		Construction continues of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. All of the required resources to complete the [[fortification]] have now been provided to the nation, and work continues apace. If nothing changes, the weirwood castle should be completed shortly before the Winter Solstice. The orcs of the Great Forest are already making preparations to move many of their people within its walls when they take control of the structure.

	A small delegation from the Great Forest is believed to be attending Anvil during the coming summit. As usual, there are no details as to the nature of the delegation nor exactly when it will arrive. The closest estimation the Civil Service are able to provide is "probably Saturday after noon". On a related note, the suggestion to the Empire that they might wish to build a formal [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|embassy]] remains on the table - although as before ''Chief Vallack'' has indicated that if the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, he and his fellow orcs will take it as a clear sign that their relationship with the Empire should continue to be on an entirely ad hoc basis.		A small delegation from the Great Forest is believed to be attending Anvil during the coming summit. As usual, there are no details as to the nature of the delegation nor exactly when it will arrive. The closest estimation the Civil Service are able to provide is "probably Saturday after noon". On a related note, the suggestion to the Empire that they might wish to build a formal [[Music_of_a_distant_drum#The_Embassy_at_Peakedge_Stead\|embassy]] remains on the table - although as before ''Chief Vallack'' has indicated that if the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, he and his fellow orcs will take it as a clear sign that their relationship with the Empire should continue to be on an entirely ad hoc basis.