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	At the Winter Solstice, Skywise Tulva was given permission to enact a mandate to encourage thee slaves freed from the Broken Shore to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|travel across the Empire]] to settle in [[Skarsind]]. The judgement received strong support from the assembly, with only a handful of priests voting against it, and Tulva duly took the [[liao]] and the message of safe haven to the slaves. "''Come north - those who choose to adopt our ways will be able to become Imperial Orcs in time.''"		At the Winter Solstice, Skywise Tulva was given permission to enact a mandate to encourage thee slaves freed from the Broken Shore to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|travel across the Empire]] to settle in [[Skarsind]]. The judgement received strong support from the assembly, with only a handful of priests voting against it, and Tulva duly took the [[liao]] and the message of safe haven to the slaves. "''Come north - those who choose to adopt our ways will be able to become Imperial Orcs in time.''"

	For whatever reason, no member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] ever raised a motion to authorise the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].		For whatever reason, no member of the [[Senate]] ever raised a motion to authorise the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].

	Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are reduced to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.		Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are reduced to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.

Twiggy at 15:07, 21 August 2025

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	At the Winter Solstice, Skywise Tulva was given permission to enact a mandate to encourage thee slaves freed from the Broken Shore to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|travel across the Empire]] to settle in [[Skarsind]]. The judgement received strong support from the assembly, with only a handful of priests voting against it, and Tulva duly took the [[liao]] and the message of safe haven to the slaves. "''Come north - those who choose to adopt our ways will be able to become Imperial Orcs in time.''"		At the Winter Solstice, Skywise Tulva was given permission to enact a mandate to encourage thee slaves freed from the Broken Shore to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|travel across the Empire]] to settle in [[Skarsind]]. The judgement received strong support from the assembly, with only a handful of priests voting against it, and Tulva duly took the [[liao]] and the message of safe haven to the slaves. "''Come north - those who choose to adopt our ways will be able to become Imperial Orcs in time.''"

	For whatever reason, no member of the [[Imperial Senate]] ever raised a motion to ~~authorize~~ the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].		For whatever reason, no member of the [[Imperial Senate]] ever raised a motion to authorise the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].

	Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are reduced to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.		Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are reduced to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.

Twiggy: /* The Golden Hare */

2025-07-13T21:26:11Z

The Golden Hare

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	Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.		Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.

	In the letter, Kaukana claims to speak on behalf of [[Irra Harah]]. He says that the eternal wishes to assist the slaves who were freed, to help them flee from danger to a place of safety. It is prepared to send heralds to the Empire to search for the missing orcs and help locate them. Of course it cannot act while it has enmity, but if the Imperial Conclave chooses to allow the [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] it [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Amity_:_Irra_Harah\|received]] at the Winter Solstice to last for another season it will be able to contribute 2,000 military strength to the task. If the Conclave removes amity, but stops short of enmity, then it will still offer what assistance it can, the equivalent of of 1,000 military strength.		In the letter, Kaukana claims to speak on behalf of [[Irra Harah]]. He says that the eternal wishes to assist the slaves who were freed, to help them flee from danger to a place of safety. It is prepared to send heralds to the Empire to search for the missing orcs and help locate them. Of course it cannot act while it has enmity, but if the Imperial Conclave chooses to allow the [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] it [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Amity_:_Irra_Harah\|received]] at the Winter Solstice to last for another season it will be able to contribute 2,000 military strength to the task. If the Conclave removes amity, but stops short of enmity, then it will still offer what assistance it can, the equivalent of 1,000 military strength.

	In the interests of avoiding any potential misunderstanding, ''Papa Otec'' remains committed to ensuring the death of the remaining Imperial citizens who have drawn its wrath - the senator for [[Semmerholm]] '''Zadkiel de Coeurdefer''' and the senator for [[Feroz]] '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''' - and nothing will change that.		In the interests of avoiding any potential misunderstanding, ''Papa Otec'' remains committed to ensuring the death of the remaining Imperial citizens who have drawn its wrath - the senator for [[Semmerholm]] '''Zadkiel de Coeurdefer''' and the senator for [[Feroz]] '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''' - and nothing will change that.

RichardRaynor at 21:29, 20 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Get him!" Marko's legs burst into action as the shouts rang out across the market place. There was a riot of action all around him as people lunged at him trying to grab his collar but he was too fast and they were too slow. "Thief! Thief!" they screamed as they called for the militia.		<ic>"Get him!" Marko's legs burst into action as the shouts rang out across the market place. There was a riot of action all around him as people lunged at him trying to grab his collar but he was too fast and they were too slow. "Thief! Thief!" they screamed as they called for the militia.

Dre at 16:01, 22 November 2021

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	He slowed his pace but only slightly as he ducked into a side street. He could sprint for a good burst, but he could keep this gait up for hours. They were still pursuing him, but they were growing fainter, clearly tiring quickly. These city dwellers couldn't race if their lives depended on it!		He slowed his pace but only slightly as he ducked into a side street. He could sprint for a good burst, but he could keep this gait up for hours. They were still pursuing him, but they were growing fainter, clearly tiring quickly. These city dwellers couldn't race if their lives depended on it!

	After five minutes, confident that he had lost them, he stopped to get his breath back. He bent over, panting desperately trying to get air into his lungs. He wasn't exactly sure where he was but the smell of fish stink filled the air, so he knew he was somewhere near the docks. Every part of this cursed city had ~~it's~~ own special kind of stink and he hated them all. Not for the first time he wished his father had never brought him here. A dreadful pang of homesickness hit him as he remembered what it was like to think Solvi was the biggest city in the world. His home was gone now - gone to the Orcs. But the storm would never break him!		After five minutes, confident that he had lost them, he stopped to get his breath back. He bent over, panting desperately trying to get air into his lungs. He wasn't exactly sure where he was but the smell of fish stink filled the air, so he knew he was somewhere near the docks. Every part of this cursed city had its own special kind of stink and he hated them all. Not for the first time he wished his father had never brought him here. A dreadful pang of homesickness hit him as he remembered what it was like to think Solvi was the biggest city in the world. His home was gone now - gone to the Orcs. But the storm would never break him!

	Once he'd recovered he set off again, carefully picking his way through the city back to Red Dog Lane. It took him the best part of an hour to get there, but they were still there, right where he'd left them. They were crouched in the lee of the tavern for which the street was named, begging the patrons for a coin or a scrap of food as they left. They had that look in their eyes - the look you get when you can't sleep because the pain in your belly won't go away. Marko knew all about that look.		Once he'd recovered he set off again, carefully picking his way through the city back to Red Dog Lane. It took him the best part of an hour to get there, but they were still there, right where he'd left them. They were crouched in the lee of the tavern for which the street was named, begging the patrons for a coin or a scrap of food as they left. They had that look in their eyes - the look you get when you can't sleep because the pain in your belly won't go away. Marko knew all about that look.

GuiltyConscience: /* The Free Option */

2021-09-08T18:27:49Z

The Free Option

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	They claim to be motivated by a desire to help the slaves freed in the raid. They are currently walking the trods with the Great Forest Orcs, but they are prepared to make a concerted effort to abandon the trods and assist the search instead. By themselves they don't have the numbers to make any difference, but working with their orc companions they could contribute an military military strength of 2,000 to the search.		They claim to be motivated by a desire to help the slaves freed in the raid. They are currently walking the trods with the Great Forest Orcs, but they are prepared to make a concerted effort to abandon the trods and assist the search instead. By themselves they don't have the numbers to make any difference, but working with their orc companions they could contribute an military military strength of 2,000 to the search.

	They are concerned that any offer not be misconstrued. They are aware of concerns about spying and the other fears. Therefore they will not act without a clear [[statement of principle]] asking for their help and making clear that the act will be undertaken in good faith and treated accordingly. They will accept either a [[greater majority]] of the [[Assembly of the Nine]] or a simple majority of the [[~~General assembly~~\|General Assembly]].		They are concerned that any offer not be misconstrued. They are aware of concerns about spying and the other fears. Therefore they will not act without a clear [[statement of principle]] asking for their help and making clear that the act will be undertaken in good faith and treated accordingly. They will accept either a [[greater majority]] of the [[Assembly of the Nine]] or a simple majority of the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]].

	==The Golden Hare==		==The Golden Hare==

Responsible1: /* The Golden Hare */

2019-08-05T21:53:45Z

The Golden Hare

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	* '''If Conclave continue to grant amity to Irra Harah for a season, then the eternal will provide 2,000 military strength to support the action'''		* '''If Conclave continue to grant amity to Irra Harah for a season, then the eternal will provide 2,000 military strength to support the action'''
	* '''If the Conclave removes amity but does not apply enmity Irra Harah will provide 1,000 military strength to support the action'''		* '''If the Conclave removes amity but does not apply enmity Irra Harah will provide 1,000 military strength to support the action'''
	* '''~~Ira Harrah~~ will be unable to assist if the Conclave reasserts enmity towards the eternal'''		* '''Irra Harah will be unable to assist if the Conclave reasserts enmity towards the eternal'''
	Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.		Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.

Rafferty: /* The Winter Sun */

2019-06-10T22:27:01Z

The Winter Sun

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	==The Winter Sun==		==The Winter Sun==
	* '''The Winter Sun can support this action in the same way they supported the raid on Beoraidh'''		* '''The Winter Sun can support this action in the same way they supported the raid on Beoraidh'''
	As with the raid on Beoraidh, the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] possess a [[Army_qualities#Freedom_Fighters\|powerful drive]] to help free those who live in chains - and that drive does not end once those chains are removed. It would not be difficult for the [[general ]]of the Winter Sun to encourage their soldiers to offer aid, particularly not after their recent success on the [[Broken Shore]].		As with the raid on Beoraidh, the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] possess a [[Army_qualities#Freedom_Fighters\|powerful drive]] to help free those who live in chains - and that drive does not end once those chains are removed. It would not be difficult for the [[general ]]of the Winter Sun to encourage their soldiers to offer aid, particularly not after their recent success on the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]].

	If the general of the Winter Sun remains on the [[Army_orders#Defending\|defensive]] in an Imperial territory for the coming season they may include in their orders encouragement to help round up the errant orcs. If they provide clear instructions to do so then half the military strength of the Winter Sun will be committed to the search for the missing orcs. The presence of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] on the army will not effect their contribution to the opportunity.		If the general of the Winter Sun remains on the [[Army_orders#Defending\|defensive]] in an Imperial territory for the coming season they may include in their orders encouragement to help round up the errant orcs. If they provide clear instructions to do so then half the military strength of the Winter Sun will be committed to the search for the missing orcs. The presence of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] on the army will not effect their contribution to the opportunity.

Rafferty: /* The Winter Sun */

2019-06-10T22:26:30Z

The Winter Sun

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	Assuming the Winter Sun does not come under attack this season, it will still be eligible for [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]].		Assuming the Winter Sun does not come under attack this season, it will still be eligible for [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]].

			The Winter Sun ''cannot'' take both this action and the action required to [[One_more_day's_light#The_Winter_Sun\|support the foray into the Barrens]]; if the general attempts to do both neither will benefit although the strength of the Winter Sun will still be halved.

	==The Free Option==		==The Free Option==

Dre at 10:49, 10 June 2019

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	For whatever reason, no member of the [[Imperial Senate]] ever raised a motion to authorize the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].		For whatever reason, no member of the [[Imperial Senate]] ever raised a motion to authorize the civil service to distribute food and provisions to help the orcs on the difficult journey. Skarsind lies hundreds of miles to the north - it is a difficult and dangerous journey to attempt in good weather with appropriate resources and supplies. The refugees, unfortunately, are attempting the journey at the end of Winter despite having only the vaguest idea where they were going and having little in the way of food or resources beyond that donated by well wishers in [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Highguard]].

	Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are ~~reuced~~ to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.		Sadly, the results are almost as disastrous as the worst predictions. Progress is hopelessly slow, barely more than a few miles a day in most cases. Most of the orcs set off with the best of intentions but with no certainty where the next meal is coming from their thoughts soon focus on survival. Some are able to earn coins for food, but most are reduced to begging by the sides of the roads outside the villages and towns north of the Bay. Unfortunately, a not insignificant number turn to banditry, stealing whatever they can get their hands on in pursuit of survival.

	By the Spring Equinox, the situation has become desperate. A handful, fortunate enough to fall in with merchant caravans or Imperial Orcs returning home, have made it to [[Skarsind]]. A few have managed to get as far north as [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] or [[Temeschwar]] simply by following the Blood Red Roads. The rest are spread across the Empire between Skarsind and the southern coast. There are even handfuls in out-of-the-way territories like [[Kahraman]], [[Astolat]] and even [[Semmerholm]] - it is all to easy for these people, many of whom have lived almost their entire lives underground, to underestimate just how large the Empire is.		By the Spring Equinox, the situation has become desperate. A handful, fortunate enough to fall in with merchant caravans or Imperial Orcs returning home, have made it to [[Skarsind]]. A few have managed to get as far north as [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] or [[Temeschwar]] simply by following the Blood Red Roads. The rest are spread across the Empire between Skarsind and the southern coast. There are even handfuls in out-of-the-way territories like [[Kahraman]], [[Astolat]] and even [[Semmerholm]] - it is all to easy for these people, many of whom have lived almost their entire lives underground, to underestimate just how large the Empire is.
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	==Escorting the Orcs==		==Escorting the Orcs==
	* '''Imperial military units may search for the orcs to try and help them reach Skarsind'''		* '''Imperial military units may search for the orcs to try and help them reach Skarsind'''
	* '''Any unit ~~escouting~~ the orcs will not receive any payment by default'''		* '''Any unit escorting the orcs will not receive any payment by default'''
	The civil service report that a [[Senate motion]] is insufficient to help these people now that they are scattered across the Empire. What is needed now is direct action to find these people and get them to the Imperial Orc homeland before their situation deteriorates further. The best way to achieve this is for the Empire's [[military unit\|~~independant~~ captains]] to undertake the task of tracking them down and escorting them to their new homes. The challenge now is not convincing these people to travel north, but in tracking them down in the first place.		The civil service report that a [[Senate motion]] is insufficient to help these people now that they are scattered across the Empire. What is needed now is direct action to find these people and get them to the Imperial Orc homeland before their situation deteriorates further. The best way to achieve this is for the Empire's [[military unit\|independent captains]] to undertake the task of tracking them down and escorting them to their new homes. The challenge now is not convincing these people to travel north, but in tracking them down in the first place.

	Any character with a [[military unit]] can contribute to helping these refugees get where they are going. The option to "Escort the Orcs" will appear on the [[Military_unit#Perform_Reconnaissance\|scouting]] dropdown after the event. Magic that enhances a military unit's effectiveness when ~~suporting~~ a [[spy network]] such as [[Sharp Eyes of the Corsair]] will be helpful, but rituals that empower a warband to work with an army, or fortification, or to perform paid work (for example) will not help with this opportunity.		Any character with a [[military unit]] can contribute to helping these refugees get where they are going. The option to "Escort the Orcs" will appear on the [[Military_unit#Perform_Reconnaissance\|scouting]] dropdown after the event. Magic that enhances a military unit's effectiveness when supporting a [[spy network]] such as [[Sharp Eyes of the Corsair]] will be helpful, but rituals that empower a warband to work with an army, or fortification, or to perform paid work (for example) will not help with this opportunity.

	The degree of success will depend entirely on the amount of force contributed. The project is not dangerous but it is time consuming, and the more military units are involve the more successful it will be.		The degree of success will depend entirely on the amount of force contributed. The project is not dangerous but it is time consuming, and the more military units are involve the more successful it will be.
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	As with the raid on Beoraidh, the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] possess a [[Army_qualities#Freedom_Fighters\|powerful drive]] to help free those who live in chains - and that drive does not end once those chains are removed. It would not be difficult for the [[general ]]of the Winter Sun to encourage their soldiers to offer aid, particularly not after their recent success on the [[Broken Shore]].		As with the raid on Beoraidh, the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] possess a [[Army_qualities#Freedom_Fighters\|powerful drive]] to help free those who live in chains - and that drive does not end once those chains are removed. It would not be difficult for the [[general ]]of the Winter Sun to encourage their soldiers to offer aid, particularly not after their recent success on the [[Broken Shore]].

	If the general of the Winter Sun remains on the [[Army_orders#Defending\|defensive]] in an Imperial territory for the coming season they may include in their orders encouragement to help round up the errant orcs. If they provide clear instructions to do so then half the ~~effective~~ strength of the Winter Sun will be committed to the search for the missing orcs. The presence of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] on the army will not effect their contribution to the opportunity.		If the general of the Winter Sun remains on the [[Army_orders#Defending\|defensive]] in an Imperial territory for the coming season they may include in their orders encouragement to help round up the errant orcs. If they provide clear instructions to do so then half the military strength of the Winter Sun will be committed to the search for the missing orcs. The presence of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] on the army will not effect their contribution to the opportunity.

	Any military units assigned to support the Winter Sun will provide its full military strength, ~~incluing~~ enchantments such as [[Raise the Standard of War]] that help when supporting an army, to the ''Escort the Orcs'' opportunity. Such military units will receive the same rewards as those who undertake the action itself.		Any military units assigned to support the Winter Sun will provide its full military strength, including enchantments such as [[Raise the Standard of War]] that help when supporting an army, to the ''Escort the Orcs'' opportunity. Such military units will receive the same rewards as those who undertake the action itself.

	The choice should not be taken lightly. If the army is engaged by enemy forces in the territory they are in while half the army is off searching for the orcs then their ~~effective~~ military strength - along with that of any military units assigned to support them - will be halved.		The choice should not be taken lightly. If the army is engaged by enemy forces in the territory they are in while half the army is off searching for the orcs then their military military strength - along with that of any military units assigned to support them - will be halved.

	Assuming the Winter Sun does not come under attack this season, it will still be eligible for [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]].		Assuming the Winter Sun does not come under attack this season, it will still be eligible for [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]].
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	==The Free Option==		==The Free Option==
	* '''The humans who are travelling the trods with the Great Forest Orcs have offered to help'''		* '''The humans who are travelling the trods with the Great Forest Orcs have offered to help'''
	The Great Forest Orcs are currently traveling the trods as part of their support for their allies in the Navarr. On their travels they are accompanied by a small number of humans. These people came with the orcs when they fled the Barrens when the territory was crushed by the combined efforts of the Dawnish and the Druj. Their heritage and beliefs are highly questionable; they are believed to be ~~descendents~~ of the people who originally left the Empire during the [[Freedom Heresy]]. They appear familiar with the Empire, and have been careful not to preach where any representative of the Synod can overhear them, but concerns remain about their beliefs and the threat they present.		The Great Forest Orcs are currently traveling the trods as part of their support for their allies in the Navarr. On their travels they are accompanied by a small number of humans. These people came with the orcs when they fled the Barrens when the territory was crushed by the combined efforts of the Dawnish and the Druj. Their heritage and beliefs are highly questionable; they are believed to be descendants of the people who originally left the Empire during the [[Freedom Heresy]]. They appear familiar with the Empire, and have been careful not to preach where any representative of the Synod can overhear them, but concerns remain about their beliefs and the threat they present.

	They claim to be motivated by a desire to help the slaves freed in the raid. They are currently walking the trods with the Great Forest Orcs, but they are prepared to make a concerted effort to abandon the trods and assist the search instead. By themselves they don't have the numbers to make any difference, but working with their orc companions they could contribute an ~~effective~~ military strength of ~~2000~~ to the search.		They claim to be motivated by a desire to help the slaves freed in the raid. They are currently walking the trods with the Great Forest Orcs, but they are prepared to make a concerted effort to abandon the trods and assist the search instead. By themselves they don't have the numbers to make any difference, but working with their orc companions they could contribute an military military strength of 2,000 to the search.

	They are concerned that any offer not be misconstrued. They are aware of concerns about spying and the other fears. Therefore they will not act without a clear [[statement of principle]] asking for their help and making clear that the act will be undertaken in good faith and treated accordingly. They will accept either a [[greater majority]] of the [[Assembly of the Nine]] or a simple majority of the [[General assembly]].		They are concerned that any offer not be misconstrued. They are aware of concerns about spying and the other fears. Therefore they will not act without a clear [[statement of principle]] asking for their help and making clear that the act will be undertaken in good faith and treated accordingly. They will accept either a [[greater majority]] of the [[Assembly of the Nine]] or a simple majority of the [[General assembly\|General Assembly]].

	==The Golden Hare==		==The Golden Hare==
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	* '''If the Conclave removes amity but does not apply enmity Irra Harah will provide 1,000 military strength to support the action'''		* '''If the Conclave removes amity but does not apply enmity Irra Harah will provide 1,000 military strength to support the action'''
	* '''Ira Harrah will be unable to assist if the Conclave reasserts enmity towards the eternal'''		* '''Ira Harrah will be unable to assist if the Conclave reasserts enmity towards the eternal'''
	Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|~~WInterfolk~~]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.		Shortly before the summit, a message is received at Anvil sent by ''Kaukana'', an idealistic [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]], called ''Broken Wing'' by the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] for his habit of healing birds and other injured animals he finds. He visited Anvil most recently to talk to the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] on behalf of the Feni of the northern Woods-That-Fell.

	In the letter, Kaukana claims to speak on behalf of [[Irra Harah]]. He says that the eternal wishes to assist the slaves who were freed, to help them flee from danger to a place of safety. It is prepared to send heralds to the Empire to search for the missing orcs and help locate them. Of course it cannot act while it has enmity, but if the Imperial Conclave chooses to allow the [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] it [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Amity_:_Irra_Harah\|received]] at the Winter Solstice to last for another season it will be able to contribute ~~2000~~ military strength to the task. If the Conclave removes amity, but stops short of enmity, then it will still offer what assistance it can, the equivalent of of 1,000 military strength.		In the letter, Kaukana claims to speak on behalf of [[Irra Harah]]. He says that the eternal wishes to assist the slaves who were freed, to help them flee from danger to a place of safety. It is prepared to send heralds to the Empire to search for the missing orcs and help locate them. Of course it cannot act while it has enmity, but if the Imperial Conclave chooses to allow the [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] it [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Amity_:_Irra_Harah\|received]] at the Winter Solstice to last for another season it will be able to contribute 2,000 military strength to the task. If the Conclave removes amity, but stops short of enmity, then it will still offer what assistance it can, the equivalent of of 1,000 military strength.

	In the interests of avoiding any potential misunderstanding, ''Papa Otec'' remains committed to ensuring the death of the remaining Imperial citizens who have drawn its wrath - the senator for [[Semmerholm]] '''Zadkiel de Coeurdefer''' and the senator for [[Feroz]] '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''' - and nothing will change that.		In the interests of avoiding any potential misunderstanding, ''Papa Otec'' remains committed to ensuring the death of the remaining Imperial citizens who have drawn its wrath - the senator for [[Semmerholm]] '''Zadkiel de Coeurdefer''' and the senator for [[Feroz]] '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''' - and nothing will change that.
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	===Guerdon===		===Guerdon===
	* '''The Quartermaster General could choose to assign the guerdon to this action.'''		* '''The Quartermaster General could choose to assign the guerdon to this action.'''
	The obvious way for the Empire to reward those who took part would be for the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] to allocate the Imperial guerdon to the action. That would mean any Imperial unit that took the action would receive a share of the guerdon exactly as if they had supported an eligible Imperial army. It would require an announcement by the ~~Quatermaster~~ in the Imperial Senate. The downside is that that would mean less money from the guerdon would be allocated to units that were fighting elsewhere.		The obvious way for the Empire to reward those who took part would be for the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] to allocate the Imperial guerdon to the action. That would mean any Imperial unit that took the action would receive a share of the guerdon exactly as if they had supported an eligible Imperial army. It would require an announcement by the Quartermaster in the Imperial Senate. The downside is that that would mean less money from the guerdon would be allocated to units that were fighting elsewhere.

	If the general of the Winter Sun opted to search for the lost orcs then the Quartermaster could also give the guerdon to any military unit that supported the army.		If the general of the Winter Sun opted to search for the lost orcs then the Quartermaster could also give the guerdon to any military unit that supported the army.