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Hailmur: Wrong region for a statue

2026-07-12T18:28:21Z

Wrong region for a statue

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	===Lightsea===		===Lightsea===
	* '''Quality:''' Coastal		* '''Quality:''' Coastal
	A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later toward the end of 382YE potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.		A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later, toward the end of 382YE, potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.

			Standing at the boundary of the town is a shining white granite statue of '''Umbar i Elba Stardo i Guerra''', bedecked in a gleaming crown and bearing his open chest. Its plaque reads: "''Umbar visited Bastion and exemplified Pride in all things. 388 Year of the Empire''"

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	There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances of [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].		There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances of [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].

	Standing amongst the grasses is a shining white granite statue of '''Umbar i Elba Stardo i Guerra''', bedecked in a gleaming crown and bearing his open chest. Its plaque reads: "''Umbar visited Bastion and exemplified Pride in all things. 388 Year of the Empire''"
	{{Anchor\|Siroc Plains}}		{{Anchor\|Siroc Plains}}

	===Siroc Bayou===		===Siroc Bayou===
	* '''Qualities:''' Marsh, Coastal, Ruins, Wild, Underpopulated, Enigmatic		* '''Qualities:''' Marsh, Coastal, Ruins, Wild, Underpopulated, Enigmatic

GuiltyConscience: /* Quzar */

2026-07-09T21:34:54Z

Quzar

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	The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.		The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.
	===Quzar===		===Quzar===
	This bustling port town of white towers and stained glass is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast and is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the nation.The Towers of Quzar are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across the nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer to share knowledge and gossip. Since the completion of the [[Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand#Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand\|Parador of Salt and Sand]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].		This bustling port town of white towers and stained glass is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast and is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the nation. The Towers of Quzar are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across the nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer to share knowledge and gossip. Since the completion of the [[Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand#Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand\|Parador of Salt and Sand]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].

	Like many of the coastal settlements in [[#Lightsea\|Lightsea]], Quzar was plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. The town was particularly hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the buildings and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. The town was also hard hit by the Children of Wrecks, especially during their 386YE [[Below the thunders\|attacks]] against the Brass Coast. Flooding became a regular threat, especially given the awful weather that accompanied the followers of [[Siakha]], and today many of the coastal buildings in Quzar have built-in flood defences of one kind or another.		Like many of the coastal settlements in [[#Lightsea\|Lightsea]], Quzar was plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. The town was particularly hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the buildings and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. The town was also hard hit by the Children of Wrecks, especially during their 386YE [[Below the thunders\|attacks]] against the Brass Coast. Flooding became a regular threat, especially given the awful weather that accompanied the followers of [[Siakha]], and today many of the coastal buildings in Quzar have built-in flood defences of one kind or another.

Rafferty: /* Quzar */

2026-07-09T14:40:10Z

Quzar

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	The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.		The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.
	===Quzar===		===Quzar===
	The Towers of Quzar are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across the nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer to share knowledge and gossip. Since the completion of the [[Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand#Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand\|Parador of Salt and Sand]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].		This bustling port town of white towers and stained glass is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast and is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the nation.The Towers of Quzar are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across the nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer to share knowledge and gossip. Since the completion of the [[Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand#Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand\|Parador of Salt and Sand]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].

			Like many of the coastal settlements in [[#Lightsea\|Lightsea]], Quzar was plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. The town was particularly hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the buildings and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. The town was also hard hit by the Children of Wrecks, especially during their 386YE [[Below the thunders\|attacks]] against the Brass Coast. Flooding became a regular threat, especially given the awful weather that accompanied the followers of [[Siakha]], and today many of the coastal buildings in Quzar have built-in flood defences of one kind or another.

	===Zemress Naval Academy===		===Zemress Naval Academy===

Rafferty: /* Lightsea */

2026-07-09T14:36:21Z

Lightsea

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	===Lightsea===		===Lightsea===
	* '''Quality:''' Coastal		* '''Quality:''' Coastal
	A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. ~~Like Quzar, many~~ of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later toward the end of 382YE potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.		A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later toward the end of 382YE potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.

	===Torres===		===Torres===

Rafferty: /* Calvos */

2026-07-09T14:35:57Z

Calvos

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	===Calvos===		===Calvos===
	The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.		The bustling town of Calvos lies on the shores of [[#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]]. The slopes outside the town are rich with grapes, and the fine wines produced here travel all over the Empire. Even the sommeliers of the [[The League\|League]] pay well for a Calvos vintage. The [[Paragons and Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Zemress\|Zemress i Ezmara i Erigo]] was born here towards the end of the second century YE, and her ship ''The Kraken's Bane'' is housed at a special dry dock here. The ship is a destination for many pilgrims of [[Prosperity]] from as far afield as the [[Sumaah Republic]], as was the nearby [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary]] before it was destroyed in a [[Below_the_thunders#In_Roaring,_Rise\|cataclysmic storm]]. Near the seminary ruins stands the [[Hand of Guerra#House of Guerra\|House of Guerra]], a place dedicated to supporting refugees to the Empire, especially those who seek a new family among the Freeborn, and the [[#Zemress Naval Academy\|Zemress Naval Academy]] (also known as the School of Blood and Brass) where the Freeborn study maritime warfare and the construction of warships.
			===Quzar===
			The Towers of Quzar are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across the nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer to share knowledge and gossip. Since the completion of the [[Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand#Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand\|Parador of Salt and Sand]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].

	===Zemress Naval Academy===		===Zemress Naval Academy===
	[[#Calvos\|Calvos]] is the final resting place of the Kraken's Bane, the legendary vessel captained by the exemplar [[Zemress]]. When people fled [[Feroz]] following the Grendel occupation, many of those who looked to Zemress chose to settle in Calvos, drawn by the [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary of Zemress]] (before it was destroyed). They swelled the ranks of the faithful and created a unique opportunity to build a ''School of Naval Warfare'' on the Coast. Similar to the ambitious [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] originally [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|proposed for Siroc by Frederick di Sarvos]], it is more limited in its scope and focussed purely on teaching and research.		[[#Calvos\|Calvos]] is the final resting place of the Kraken's Bane, the legendary vessel captained by the exemplar [[Zemress]]. When people fled [[Feroz]] following the Grendel occupation, many of those who looked to Zemress chose to settle in Calvos, drawn by the [[Zemress#The_Seminary_of_Zemress\|Seminary of Zemress]] (before it was destroyed). They swelled the ranks of the faithful and created a unique opportunity to build a ''School of Naval Warfare'' on the Coast. Similar to the ambitious [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] originally [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|proposed for Siroc by Frederick di Sarvos]], it is more limited in its scope and focussed purely on teaching and research.

Rafferty: /* Lightsea */

2026-07-09T14:35:38Z

Lightsea

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	===Lightsea===		===Lightsea===
	* '''Quality:''' Coastal		* '''Quality:''' Coastal
	A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. ~~The Towers~~ of Quzar ~~are known as a gathering place for [[hakima]] from all across~~ the ~~nation - an annual "council" meets here every midsummer~~ to ~~share knowledge~~ and ~~gossip~~. ~~Since~~ the ~~completion~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~Hakima_of_Salt_and_Sand~~#~~Parador_of_Salt_and_Sand~~\|~~Parador of Salt and Sand~~]], a large community of hakima, including a significant number of refugees from Feroz, have taken up permanent residence here. The town is now best known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in [[Autumn magic]].		A well-settled region known for the friendliness of its [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradors\|paradors]]. The largest settlement here is '''Quzar''', a bustling port town of white towers and stained glass that is sometimes described as the soul of the Brass Coast. Like Quzar, many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later toward the end of 382YE potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.

	Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during their incursion toward the end of 381YE. Quzar in particular was hard hit by the orc raiders, with some damage to the town and significant damage to the wealth of the citizens. A year later toward the end of 382YE potent magic [[The_mystic,_the_willful#Miracles_in_Lightsea\|restored the town]], wiping away any sign the Grendel were ever there.
	===Torres===		===Torres===
	* '''Quality:''' Foreigners (Marracossans)		* '''Quality:''' Foreigners (Marracossans)

Hailmur: /* The Lyceum (Hidden) */

2026-07-08T21:34:44Z

The Lyceum (Hidden)

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	During the Winter Solstice 385YE, Imperial heroes [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Intercede_at_the_Lyceum_(Battle)\|travelled to the Lyceum]] to protect its secrets from the Grendel who sought to claim them. In the process, they activated powerful wards that hid the island behind a wall of fog preventing barbarian or Imperial ships from reaching it. The walls were expected to remain until shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE, but with both the Grendel and the Children of Wrecks threatening the college, the [[Conclave]] accepted an offer from [[Sadogua]] to help [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sadogua,_Amity\|keep the wards up for the time being]] with an eye towards finding a way to get people in and out, and perhaps make the misty wards permanent.		During the Winter Solstice 385YE, Imperial heroes [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Intercede_at_the_Lyceum_(Battle)\|travelled to the Lyceum]] to protect its secrets from the Grendel who sought to claim them. In the process, they activated powerful wards that hid the island behind a wall of fog preventing barbarian or Imperial ships from reaching it. The walls were expected to remain until shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE, but with both the Grendel and the Children of Wrecks threatening the college, the [[Conclave]] accepted an offer from [[Sadogua]] to help [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sadogua,_Amity\|keep the wards up for the time being]] with an eye towards finding a way to get people in and out, and perhaps make the misty wards permanent.

			Shortly before Summer Solstice 387YE, Sadogua provided [[Sound_and_vision#A_Course_of_Shadows\|plans]] for "''Gates of Shadow''"; a pair of gates that drew inspiration from the [[Liathaven#Paths_of_Lan_Thúven_(Gone)\|Paths of Lan Thúven]]. Construction of these gates was [[Construct_Path_to_the_Lyceum\|announced]] by '''Amalia Vicente''', as the [[Arcane Architect]], during the Spring Equinox 388YE and work was completed in [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]] just three months later.

	===Atalaya===		===Atalaya===

Wrenna: /* Quiet Grasses */

2026-07-06T19:35:05Z

Quiet Grasses

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	The Great Grasses were consumed by the Blight, but have now been restored thanks to the surging Spring waters. They are marked not only from the flooding of the Scorrero, but from a year or more of gentle rain conjured with [[Regrow the Land's Heart]]. Where once there was a sea of jade and emerald grasses, and then a lifeless desert of ash and dust, there is now a profusion of plants and flowers. The grass is different to that which grew before, standing easily taller than the tallest soldier and remarkably resistant to damage. Where the thickets of grass are densest, it is slow going trying to make headway and all too easy to get lost. In addition to the grasses, there are large numbers of broad, open meadows covered in ''flameblooms'' - a mass of previously unseen flowers that grow in a profusion of shapes and a riot of reds, oranges, yellows, and an extremely rare white petalled variety.		The Great Grasses were consumed by the Blight, but have now been restored thanks to the surging Spring waters. They are marked not only from the flooding of the Scorrero, but from a year or more of gentle rain conjured with [[Regrow the Land's Heart]]. Where once there was a sea of jade and emerald grasses, and then a lifeless desert of ash and dust, there is now a profusion of plants and flowers. The grass is different to that which grew before, standing easily taller than the tallest soldier and remarkably resistant to damage. Where the thickets of grass are densest, it is slow going trying to make headway and all too easy to get lost. In addition to the grasses, there are large numbers of broad, open meadows covered in ''flameblooms'' - a mass of previously unseen flowers that grow in a profusion of shapes and a riot of reds, oranges, yellows, and an extremely rare white petalled variety.

	There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].		There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances of [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].

	Standing amongst the grasses is a shining white granite statue of '''Umbar i Elba Stardo i Guerra''', bedecked in a gleaming crown and bearing his open chest. Its plaque reads: "''Umbar visited Bastion and exemplified Pride in all things. 388 Year of the Empire''"		Standing amongst the grasses is a shining white granite statue of '''Umbar i Elba Stardo i Guerra''', bedecked in a gleaming crown and bearing his open chest. Its plaque reads: "''Umbar visited Bastion and exemplified Pride in all things. 388 Year of the Empire''"

Hailmur: /* Quiet Grasses */

2026-07-06T19:18:29Z

Quiet Grasses

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	There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].		There is an odd silence to the Grasses now. The grasses seem to eat sounds, causing the cries of circling hawks to fall flat, and even the blaring of horns sounds tinny and can be heard over comparatively short distances. Even the wind whispers as it flows across the plains. Some scouts tagged the place as the "Quiet Grasses," and while the name may have begun as a wry commentary, it has quickly spread. Magicians say that this silence is partly due to a lingering touch of Winter magic - not the harsher resonances [[Winter_magic#Death\|death]] or [[Winter_magic#Survival\|survival]] but something less tangible - a sense of sadness, loss, or perhaps the [[Winter_magic#Wisdom\|wisdom]] that comes from an awareness of [[Winter magic#Ending\|ending]], tinged with the wistfulness for the [[Winter_magic#Preservation\|way things were before]].

			Standing amongst the grasses is a shining white granite statue of '''Umbar i Elba Stardo i Guerra''', bedecked in a gleaming crown and bearing his open chest. Its plaque reads: "''Umbar visited Bastion and exemplified Pride in all things. 388 Year of the Empire''"
	{{Anchor\|Siroc Plains}}		{{Anchor\|Siroc Plains}}

Hailmur: /* Wild */ we removed the undefended bonus

2026-06-30T13:30:35Z

Wild: we removed the undefended bonus

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	===Wild===		===Wild===
	* '''A wild region is harder for armies to conquer, requiring 15 rather than 10 victory points to take the region'''		* '''A wild region is harder for armies to conquer, requiring 15 rather than 10 victory points to take the region'''
	* '''Wild regions never count as undefended for purposes of generating victory points'''		Crucible and Siroc Bayou have the ''Wild'' quality. The land itself defies easy conquest - so much so that each region will require a total of 15 victory points, rather than the more usual 10, to conquer. The good news is that this difficulty will persist - anyone attempting to conquer these regions in the future will face additional challenges.
	Crucible and Siroc Bayou have the ''Wild'' quality. ~~Even if there are no other forces present in the territory, attacks against either of the two regions will not benefit from the undefended bonus. Furthermore, the~~ land itself defies easy conquest - so much so that each region will require a total of 15 victory points, rather than the more usual 10, to conquer. The good news is that this difficulty will persist - anyone attempting to conquer these regions in the future will face additional challenges.
	===Underpopulated ===		===Underpopulated ===
	* '''These regions will not contribute to army supply unless the quality is removed'''		* '''These regions will not contribute to army supply unless the quality is removed'''