Music of a distant drum - Revision history

Twiggy at 18:22, 18 February 2026

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	* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is technically responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''		* '''The [[Imperial Consul]], ''Skywise Fal'' is technically responsible for dealing with the Great Forest orcs'''
	The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.		The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.
	<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>
	For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having travelled from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.		For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having travelled from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

2026-01-15T16:56:57Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	He does, however, make it clear that any ransom is likely to be paid in weirwood, mithril, and white granite rather than coin. The warlocks will relinquish their slaves immediately if the Dragons tell them to, but the rulers of Otkodov will not do so if they think this will cause harm to their nation. Slaves must be replaced, either with willing workers, enhancements to the mines and quarries themselves, or with more slaves.		He does, however, make it clear that any ransom is likely to be paid in weirwood, mithril, and white granite rather than coin. The warlocks will relinquish their slaves immediately if the Dragons tell them to, but the rulers of Otkodov will not do so if they think this will cause harm to their nation. Slaves must be replaced, either with willing workers, enhancements to the mines and quarries themselves, or with more slaves.
	<div style="float: right; width: 500px; margin-left: 10px;"><box>'''The Immaculate Architect Arrangement'''<br>The ritual was a gift from the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes, one they have [[The_whole_world#Principalities_of_Jarm\|encouraged the Conclave]] to add to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. At the moment the [[ritual text]] is in the possession of a private individual - one who was not present at Anvil last season. Grand Warlock Fljajokull accepted assurances, and agree to support the Empire on the understanding the ritual would be forthcoming next season.<br><br>The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] voted to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Dissemination_to_the_Thule\|support that agreement]] at least in theory. In practice, before they can actually [[Dissemination\|Disseminate]] the ritual, it would first have to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. The civil service has confirmed that the Conclave could pass both the Declaration of Imperial Lore and the Declaration of Dissemination in the same session. As long as the costs for both Declarations were met - [[Imperial_lore#Resolution\|10 Thrones and the ritual text]] for Imperial Lore, and a further [[Dissemination#Resolution\|10 Thrones]] for the Dissemination - the Civil Service could ensure a copy of the ritual text reached the Thule before the start of the Summer Solstice. That said, a Declaration of Concord has no binding implications - they are under no legal obligation to provide this ritual to the Thule at all.<br><br>Alternatively, of course, the citizen in possession of the ritual text could simply hand it to a Thule diplomat - but given that the Principalities of Jarm have stressed the ritual is a gift to the Imperial Conclave and the Empire, doing so could conceivably lead to legal complications.</box></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 500px; margin-left: 10px;"><box>'''The Immaculate Architect Arrangement'''<br>The ritual was a gift from the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes, one they have [[The_whole_world#Principalities_of_Jarm\|encouraged the Conclave]] to add to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. At the moment the [[ritual text]] is in the possession of a private individual - one who was not present at Anvil last season. Grand Warlock Fljajokull accepted assurances, and agree to support the Empire on the understanding the ritual would be forthcoming next season.<br><br>The [[Conclave]] voted to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Dissemination_to_the_Thule\|support that agreement]] at least in theory. In practice, before they can actually [[Dissemination\|Disseminate]] the ritual, it would first have to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. The civil service has confirmed that the Conclave could pass both the Declaration of Imperial Lore and the Declaration of Dissemination in the same session. As long as the costs for both Declarations were met - [[Imperial_lore#Resolution\|10 Thrones and the ritual text]] for Imperial Lore, and a further [[Dissemination#Resolution\|10 Thrones]] for the Dissemination - the Civil Service could ensure a copy of the ritual text reached the Thule before the start of the Summer Solstice. That said, a Declaration of Concord has no binding implications - they are under no legal obligation to provide this ritual to the Thule at all.<br><br>Alternatively, of course, the citizen in possession of the ritual text could simply hand it to a Thule diplomat - but given that the Principalities of Jarm have stressed the ritual is a gift to the Imperial Conclave and the Empire, doing so could conceivably lead to legal complications.</box></div>
	Indeed on that latter point, there are a few scattered reports from [[Ossium]] of Thule warbands taking Druj orcs captured on the battlefield as prisoners and dragging them off into the depths of the Bonewood - although there seem to be few reliable eyewitness reports to this practice. The rumours are very specific - the Thule are taking captured soldiers north, not members of the subject nations. Indeed, they seem to be going out of their way to minimise contact with the orc of Ossium who live south of the Bonewood until they receive Imperial approval to speak to them.		Indeed on that latter point, there are a few scattered reports from [[Ossium]] of Thule warbands taking Druj orcs captured on the battlefield as prisoners and dragging them off into the depths of the Bonewood - although there seem to be few reliable eyewitness reports to this practice. The rumours are very specific - the Thule are taking captured soldiers north, not members of the subject nations. Indeed, they seem to be going out of their way to minimise contact with the orc of Ossium who live south of the Bonewood until they receive Imperial approval to speak to them.

Twiggy at 21:06, 12 July 2025

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	'''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''' has expressed a great deal of concern and anger over the discovery of these new tariffs. The Thule, he says, were neither consulted nor appraised of the possibility these new tariffs might be imposed. That they were not invited to attend a meeting with such a potentially volatile outcome appears to be nothing less than a studied insult. Rak makes it clear that it is not the existence of the Imperial tariffs that has angered the orcs of Otkodov, so much as the way that they were imposed unilaterally without discussion or warning.		'''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''' has expressed a great deal of concern and anger over the discovery of these new tariffs. The Thule, he says, were neither consulted nor appraised of the possibility these new tariffs might be imposed. That they were not invited to attend a meeting with such a potentially volatile outcome appears to be nothing less than a studied insult. Rak makes it clear that it is not the existence of the Imperial tariffs that has angered the orcs of Otkodov, so much as the way that they were imposed unilaterally without discussion or warning.

	The immediate response from Otkodov has been to [[The_price_of_liberty#Otkodov\|announce tariffs of their own]]. They have also taken steps to crack down on ~~travelers~~ crossing the border of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] in [[Karsk]]. Previously, they had maintained a cautiously relaxed attitude to Imperial citizens harvesting [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] from the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Krevsaty_Yelta\|Krevsaty Yelta]] and crystal mana from the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Proritsatel_Oloy\|Proritsatel Oloy]]. This arrangement has come to an end, at least until the business of tariffs can be addressed. No further production will be available from these resources until the current tense situation is resolved.		The immediate response from Otkodov has been to [[The_price_of_liberty#Otkodov\|announce tariffs of their own]]. They have also taken steps to crack down on travellers crossing the border of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] in [[Karsk]]. Previously, they had maintained a cautiously relaxed attitude to Imperial citizens harvesting [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] from the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Krevsaty_Yelta\|Krevsaty Yelta]] and crystal mana from the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Proritsatel_Oloy\|Proritsatel Oloy]]. This arrangement has come to an end, at least until the business of tariffs can be addressed. No further production will be available from these resources until the current tense situation is resolved.

	For the moment the [[ilium]] bounty of the [[Gift of the Dwindling Star]] continues to be available - the seat itself is due to be chosen by the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] this summit in fact - but there is nothing to stop the Thule choosing to withdraw it if they cannot reach an amicable agreement with the Empire.		For the moment the [[ilium]] bounty of the [[Gift of the Dwindling Star]] continues to be available - the seat itself is due to be chosen by the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] this summit in fact - but there is nothing to stop the Thule choosing to withdraw it if they cannot reach an amicable agreement with the Empire.

Twiggy: /* Great Forest Orcs */

2025-07-12T10:43:26Z

Great Forest Orcs

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	The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.		The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.
	<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 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>
	For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having ~~traveled~~ from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.		For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having travelled from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.

	One sticking point, however, has been their apparent refusal to deal with the [[Imperial Consul]], or indeed any official Imperial title, preferring instead to deal directly with the Navarr, or at best the [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]]. It comes as something of a surprise, then, when a week before the Spring Equinox an emissary of Chief Vallack arrives at [[Therunin#Peakedge_Song\|Peakedge Stead]] with a suggestion that the Empire may wish to build an [[embassy]] to the orcs of the Great Forest.		One sticking point, however, has been their apparent refusal to deal with the [[Imperial Consul]], or indeed any official Imperial title, preferring instead to deal directly with the Navarr, or at best the [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]]. It comes as something of a surprise, then, when a week before the Spring Equinox an emissary of Chief Vallack arrives at [[Therunin#Peakedge_Song\|Peakedge Stead]] with a suggestion that the Empire may wish to build an [[embassy]] to the orcs of the Great Forest.

Dre at 09:36, 21 March 2025

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	The [[spy network]] in Tsark was completed only six months ago - just before the Autumn Equinox - and yet it seems it has ''already'' been discovered by the orcs and humans who live in the Mountains of the Moon. How they have become aware of it is uncertain, but the civil service reports that they appear to have become extremely alarmed, and are taking steps to shut the spy network down. This includes significantly increasing their vigilance along their borders, and an increase in the number of patrols looking for people who do not belong. There is no chance of any Imperial citizens being captured at this time, but the various caches, hides, and secret camps created in the Mountains of the Moon are being systematically located and broken up.		The [[spy network]] in Tsark was completed only six months ago - just before the Autumn Equinox - and yet it seems it has ''already'' been discovered by the orcs and humans who live in the Mountains of the Moon. How they have become aware of it is uncertain, but the civil service reports that they appear to have become extremely alarmed, and are taking steps to shut the spy network down. This includes significantly increasing their vigilance along their borders, and an increase in the number of patrols looking for people who do not belong. There is no chance of any Imperial citizens being captured at this time, but the various caches, hides, and secret camps created in the Mountains of the Moon are being systematically located and broken up.

	As a consequence, it is no longer possible for Imperial military units to assign to support the spy network. The Senate will not need to pay the upkeep as of the start of the Spring Equinox, and it will have been effectively completely dismantled by the start of the Summer ~~Equinox~~.		As a consequence, it is no longer possible for Imperial military units to assign to support the spy network. The Senate will not need to pay the upkeep as of the start of the Spring Equinox, and it will have been effectively completely dismantled by the start of the Summer Solstice.

	It is not clear whether the people of Tsark know who built the spy network; there should be little physical evidence that it was the Empire. However, the civil service caution that there is no indication the people of Tsark found it through the usual methods - scouting their own territory. Rather, they prognosticate that someone, somewhere, has told them of the existence of the spy network and prompted them to take steps to locate it.		It is not clear whether the people of Tsark know who built the spy network; there should be little physical evidence that it was the Empire. However, the civil service caution that there is no indication the people of Tsark found it through the usual methods - scouting their own territory. Rather, they prognosticate that someone, somewhere, has told them of the existence of the spy network and prompted them to take steps to locate it.

Dre at 21:57, 13 May 2024

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	[[Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.		[[Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.

	One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, ~~lead~~ by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.		One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, led by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.

	The researcher and four of his companions are currently believed to be in the Thule camp in [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]]. They have apparently not been seriously harmed - a Navarr magistrate was grudgingly allowed into the camp to see them - but they have not been released. It is likely that Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-United will be expecting to discus their situation when he visits Anvil.		The researcher and four of his companions are currently believed to be in the Thule camp in [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]]. They have apparently not been seriously harmed - a Navarr magistrate was grudgingly allowed into the camp to see them - but they have not been released. It is likely that Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-United will be expecting to discus their situation when he visits Anvil.
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	When complete, it would create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Ambassador to the Great Forest'', with the usual powers to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|create a treaty]], [[Ambassador#Delegation\|host a delegation]], [[Ambassador#Briefing\|receive a briefing]], and enjoy [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from the orcs of the Great Forest - and their [[briar]] allies.		When complete, it would create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Ambassador to the Great Forest'', with the usual powers to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|create a treaty]], [[Ambassador#Delegation\|host a delegation]], [[Ambassador#Briefing\|receive a briefing]], and enjoy [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from the orcs of the Great Forest - and their [[briar]] allies.

	Chief Vallack asks for one additional concession however. While they have now spent some time getting to know the rest of the Imperial nations, they would very much prefer that the ambassador be either [[Highguard\|Highborn]] or [[Navarr]]. They understand from discussions with a Navarr magistrate that this is unlikely to be a legal requirement that can be placed on the title, but instead indicate that they will be reticent to deal with an ambassador who is not of that nation. There is one further proviso - if the Empire ever appoints a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen to the title of ambassador, the Great Forest orcs will have nothing to do with them (at the very least this will deactivate the mercantile ministry until the ambassador changes). This is presumably a response to the Dawnish involvement in the events that ~~lead~~ to them being driven from their homes in the Barrens.		Chief Vallack asks for one additional concession however. While they have now spent some time getting to know the rest of the Imperial nations, they would very much prefer that the ambassador be either [[Highguard\|Highborn]] or [[Navarr]]. They understand from discussions with a Navarr magistrate that this is unlikely to be a legal requirement that can be placed on the title, but instead indicate that they will be reticent to deal with an ambassador who is not of that nation. There is one further proviso - if the Empire ever appoints a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen to the title of ambassador, the Great Forest orcs will have nothing to do with them (at the very least this will deactivate the mercantile ministry until the ambassador changes). This is presumably a response to the Dawnish involvement in the events that led to them being driven from their homes in the Barrens.

	They understand the Empire has wider concerns, but Chief Vallack expresses a hope that since they have been encouraged to go through "proper channels" for so long the Empire will not wait too long to help them to do so. If the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, they will take this to mean they should instead continue doing things as they have been so far - on an entirely ''ad hoc'' basis.		They understand the Empire has wider concerns, but Chief Vallack expresses a hope that since they have been encouraged to go through "proper channels" for so long the Empire will not wait too long to help them to do so. If the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, they will take this to mean they should instead continue doing things as they have been so far - on an entirely ''ad hoc'' basis.

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	<ic>He struggled up the side of the hill, pushing hard against the wind, but making slow progress. One of the group was shouting his name, and waving, clearly agitated, but it was impossible to make out what he was saying.		<ic>He struggled up the side of the hill, pushing hard against the wind, but making slow progress. One of the group was shouting his name, and waving, clearly agitated, but it was impossible to make out what he was saying.

Hastur: /* Slave Negotiation */

2021-05-06T17:35:54Z

Slave Negotiation

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	He does, however, make it clear that any ransom is likely to be paid in weirwood, mithril, and white granite rather than coin. The warlocks will relinquish their slaves immediately if the Dragons tell them to, but the rulers of Otkodov will not do so if they think this will cause harm to their nation. Slaves must be replaced, either with willing workers, enhancements to the mines and quarries themselves, or with more slaves.		He does, however, make it clear that any ransom is likely to be paid in weirwood, mithril, and white granite rather than coin. The warlocks will relinquish their slaves immediately if the Dragons tell them to, but the rulers of Otkodov will not do so if they think this will cause harm to their nation. Slaves must be replaced, either with willing workers, enhancements to the mines and quarries themselves, or with more slaves.
	<div style="float: right; width: 500px; margin-left: 10px;"><box>'''The Immaculate Architect Arrangement'''<br>The ritual was a gift from the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes, one they have [[The_whole_world#Principalities_of_Jarm\|encouraged the Conclave]] to add to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. At the moment the [[ritual text]] is in the possession of a private individual - one who was not present at Anvil last season. Grand Warlock Fljajokull accepted assurances, and agree to support the Empire on the understanding the ritual would be forthcoming next season.<br><br>The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Dissemination_to_the_Thule\|support that agreement]] at least in theory. In practice, before they can actually [[Dissemination\|Disseminate]] the ritual, it would first have to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. The civil service has confirmed that the Conclave could pass both the Declaration of Imperial Lore and the Declaration of Dissemination in the same session. As long as the costs for both Declarations were met - [[Imperial_lore#Resolution\|10 Thrones and the ritual text]] for Imperial Lore, and a further [[Dissemination#Resolution\|10 Thrones]] for the Dissemination - the Civil Service could ensure a copy of the ritual text reached the Thule before the start of the Summer Solstice. That said, a Declaration of Concord has no binding implications - they are under no legal obligation to provide this ritual to the Thule at all.<br><br>Alternatively, of course, the citizen in possession of the ritual text could simply hand it to a Thule diplomat - but given that the Principalities of Jarm have stressed the ritual is a gift to the Imperial Conclave and the Empire, doing so could conceivably lead to legal complications.</box></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 500px; margin-left: 10px;"><box>'''The Immaculate Architect Arrangement'''<br>The ritual was a gift from the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes, one they have [[The_whole_world#Principalities_of_Jarm\|encouraged the Conclave]] to add to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. At the moment the [[ritual text]] is in the possession of a private individual - one who was not present at Anvil last season. Grand Warlock Fljajokull accepted assurances, and agree to support the Empire on the understanding the ritual would be forthcoming next season.<br><br>The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Dissemination_to_the_Thule\|support that agreement]] at least in theory. In practice, before they can actually [[Dissemination\|Disseminate]] the ritual, it would first have to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]]. The civil service has confirmed that the Conclave could pass both the Declaration of Imperial Lore and the Declaration of Dissemination in the same session. As long as the costs for both Declarations were met - [[Imperial_lore#Resolution\|10 Thrones and the ritual text]] for Imperial Lore, and a further [[Dissemination#Resolution\|10 Thrones]] for the Dissemination - the Civil Service could ensure a copy of the ritual text reached the Thule before the start of the Summer Solstice. That said, a Declaration of Concord has no binding implications - they are under no legal obligation to provide this ritual to the Thule at all.<br><br>Alternatively, of course, the citizen in possession of the ritual text could simply hand it to a Thule diplomat - but given that the Principalities of Jarm have stressed the ritual is a gift to the Imperial Conclave and the Empire, doing so could conceivably lead to legal complications.</box></div>
	Indeed on that latter point, there are a few scattered reports from [[Ossium]] of Thule warbands taking Druj orcs captured on the battlefield as prisoners and dragging them off into the depths of the Bonewood - although there seem to be few reliable eyewitness reports to this practice. The rumours are very specific - the Thule are taking captured soldiers north, not members of the subject ~~tribes~~. Indeed, they seem to be going out of their way to minimise contact with the orc of Ossium who live south of the Bonewood until they receive Imperial approval to speak to them.		Indeed on that latter point, there are a few scattered reports from [[Ossium]] of Thule warbands taking Druj orcs captured on the battlefield as prisoners and dragging them off into the depths of the Bonewood - although there seem to be few reliable eyewitness reports to this practice. The rumours are very specific - the Thule are taking captured soldiers north, not members of the subject nations. Indeed, they seem to be going out of their way to minimise contact with the orc of Ossium who live south of the Bonewood until they receive Imperial approval to speak to them.

	===Ossium, Skarsind, and Karsk===		===Ossium, Skarsind, and Karsk===

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	* '''Both the Thule and the Empire lay claim to Sungold Pass and the orichalcum mine there. You can learn more [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|here]].'''		* '''Both the Thule and the Empire lay claim to Sungold Pass and the orichalcum mine there. You can learn more [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|here]].'''
	* '''There has been an incident in which an expedition from the Department of Historical Research has been taken into custody by the Thule.'''		* '''There has been an incident in which an expedition from the Department of Historical Research has been taken into custody by the Thule.'''
	[[~~Sowing_on_the_mountains#The_Travelers_Secret\|~~Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.		[[Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.

	One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, lead by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.		One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, lead by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.

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	<ic>He struggled up the side of the hill, pushing hard against the wind, but making slow progress. One of the group was shouting his name, and waving, clearly agitated, but it was impossible to make out what he was saying.		<ic>He struggled up the side of the hill, pushing hard against the wind, but making slow progress. One of the group was shouting his name, and waving, clearly agitated, but it was impossible to make out what he was saying.

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	The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.		The opportunity to receive the aid of the Great Forest Orcs to [[Between_peace_and_hate#Spies_Like_Us\|map the Mallum]] over Winter was not taken up by the Empire, and now that Spring is coming the hunters and scouts are turning their attention to other matters. This includes supporting the construction of the [[The_place_you_called_home#The_Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]]. A small delegation of orcs visiting the Navarr during the Winter Solstice and received a significant donation of weirwood toward the construction of the fortification. With a donation of funds from '''Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg''', work has finally begun on the Holt. There is still some way to go - another 15 Thrones and 50 wains will be needed before it is completed - but the orcs seem pleased that they are now able to make real progress toward helping protect their new home - and their new allies.
	<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 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>
	For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having ~~traveled~~ from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.		For the last few years, the orcs of the Great Forest have seemingly struggled to understand how the Empire works. Perhaps this is understandable - for much of that time they have been working to establish homes, or exploring the Empire alongside their Navarr allies. As they have become more settled, they have begun to look to ways they can show their thanks to the Empire that offered them sanctuary - or at least to the parts of it that are Navarr and Highborn. They shared their extensive [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|herb lore]] with the Empire, for example, as well as helping to free Dawnish slaves from the Barrens, and offering to help the Empire map the Mallum. They are now a regular sight along the [[trods]] - albeit always in company with their Navarr guides - having travelled from one end of the Empire to the other and visited each of the ancient woodlands they seem so fascinated by. Only recently, they and their briar allies have offered to [[Lost_in_translation#The_Free_Option\|help escort lost orcs]] to safety in Skarsind, and to work with the Empire to rescue the children of the Barrens. That is not to say that everyone welcomes the orcs and their human allies - as the recent [[statement of principle]] [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_35\|raised in the Way assembly]] demonstrates.

	One sticking point, however, has been their apparent refusal to deal with the [[Imperial Consul]], or indeed any official Imperial title, preferring instead to deal directly with the Navarr, or at best the [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]]. It comes as something of a surprise, then, when a week before the Spring Equinox an emissary of Chief Vallack arrives at [[Therunin#Peakedge_Song\|Peakedge Stead]] with a suggestion that the Empire may wish to build an [[embassy]] to the orcs of the Great Forest.		One sticking point, however, has been their apparent refusal to deal with the [[Imperial Consul]], or indeed any official Imperial title, preferring instead to deal directly with the Navarr, or at best the [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]]. It comes as something of a surprise, then, when a week before the Spring Equinox an emissary of Chief Vallack arrives at [[Therunin#Peakedge_Song\|Peakedge Stead]] with a suggestion that the Empire may wish to build an [[embassy]] to the orcs of the Great Forest.

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	[[Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.		[[Sungold Pass]] continues to be a bone of contention, high in the mountains of eastern Varushka. It is likely the disposition of the mine will be part of the negotiations with Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided. On one level, the situation there has not changed significantly since [[Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|last season]]. The Thule and the Empire both claim the pass - and the orichalcum mine - is in their territory. Neither side has made a move to reopen the mine. Both sides are watching the other to see who will make the first move.

	One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, ~~lead~~ by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.		One thing ''has'' changed however. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] [[Research_Sungold_Pass\|commissioned]] a report on the pass. As part of compiling the report, an expedition from the [[Historical research#Department of Historical Research\|Department]] was dispatched to the Opascari mountains, led by the young [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] scholar ''[[Historical_research#Other_Researchers\|Snowstorm Henk]]''. Unfortunately, under circumstances that are not entirely understood, the expedition either accidentally or intentionally strayed into [[Otkodov]]. The scholars and their guides have been detained by the Thule, accused of trespass, theft, and espionage.

	The researcher and four of his companions are currently believed to be in the Thule camp in [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]]. They have apparently not been seriously harmed - a Navarr magistrate was grudgingly allowed into the camp to see them - but they have not been released. It is likely that Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-United will be expecting to discus their situation when he visits Anvil.		The researcher and four of his companions are currently believed to be in the Thule camp in [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]]. They have apparently not been seriously harmed - a Navarr magistrate was grudgingly allowed into the camp to see them - but they have not been released. It is likely that Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-United will be expecting to discus their situation when he visits Anvil.
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	When complete, it would create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Ambassador to the Great Forest'', with the usual powers to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|create a treaty]], [[Ambassador#Delegation\|host a delegation]], [[Ambassador#Briefing\|receive a briefing]], and enjoy [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from the orcs of the Great Forest - and their [[briar]] allies.		When complete, it would create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Ambassador to the Great Forest'', with the usual powers to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|create a treaty]], [[Ambassador#Delegation\|host a delegation]], [[Ambassador#Briefing\|receive a briefing]], and enjoy [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from the orcs of the Great Forest - and their [[briar]] allies.

	Chief Vallack asks for one additional concession however. While they have now spent some time getting to know the rest of the Imperial nations, they would very much prefer that the ambassador be either [[Highguard\|Highborn]] or [[Navarr]]. They understand from discussions with a Navarr magistrate that this is unlikely to be a legal requirement that can be placed on the title, but instead indicate that they will be reticent to deal with an ambassador who is not of that nation. There is one further proviso - if the Empire ever appoints a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen to the title of ambassador, the Great Forest orcs will have nothing to do with them (at the very least this will deactivate the mercantile ministry until the ambassador changes). This is presumably a response to the Dawnish involvement in the events that ~~lead~~ to them being driven from their homes in the Barrens.		Chief Vallack asks for one additional concession however. While they have now spent some time getting to know the rest of the Imperial nations, they would very much prefer that the ambassador be either [[Highguard\|Highborn]] or [[Navarr]]. They understand from discussions with a Navarr magistrate that this is unlikely to be a legal requirement that can be placed on the title, but instead indicate that they will be reticent to deal with an ambassador who is not of that nation. There is one further proviso - if the Empire ever appoints a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen to the title of ambassador, the Great Forest orcs will have nothing to do with them (at the very least this will deactivate the mercantile ministry until the ambassador changes). This is presumably a response to the Dawnish involvement in the events that led to them being driven from their homes in the Barrens.

	They understand the Empire has wider concerns, but Chief Vallack expresses a hope that since they have been encouraged to go through "proper channels" for so long the Empire will not wait too long to help them to do so. If the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, they will take this to mean they should instead continue doing things as they have been so far - on an entirely ''ad hoc'' basis.		They understand the Empire has wider concerns, but Chief Vallack expresses a hope that since they have been encouraged to go through "proper channels" for so long the Empire will not wait too long to help them to do so. If the embassy has not completed construction by the start of the Winter Solstice, they will take this to mean they should instead continue doing things as they have been so far - on an entirely ''ad hoc'' basis.