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Twiggy at 15:07, 29 September 2025

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	"Have you heard about Skarsind?"		"Have you heard about Skarsind?"

	Inga became quite animated then, leaning forward, and explaining in great detail the momentous decision of the ~~WIntermark~~ people - that they had chosen to honour their allies among the Imperial Orcs by giving them the greatest gift of all - the gift of a homeland.		Inga became quite animated then, leaning forward, and explaining in great detail the momentous decision of the Wintermark people - that they had chosen to honour their allies among the Imperial Orcs by giving them the greatest gift of all - the gift of a homeland.

	"I have heard that at Anvil where the decision was made there was a great crowd of Orcs who carried the four Senators of the Winterfolk on their shoulders, and a great feast afterwards. I grieve to have missed it - it will be one of the defining moments of our age, mark my words. Not that everyone is happy of course. One thane, Topi, of Eowyn's Hall, has been riling up folk about it. He intends to head to Anvil and make his case to the senators and the other winterfolk there."		"I have heard that at Anvil where the decision was made there was a great crowd of Orcs who carried the four Senators of the Winterfolk on their shoulders, and a great feast afterwards. I grieve to have missed it - it will be one of the defining moments of our age, mark my words. Not that everyone is happy of course. One thane, Topi, of Eowyn's Hall, has been riling up folk about it. He intends to head to Anvil and make his case to the senators and the other winterfolk there."
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	Inga drained the dregs of her beer.		Inga drained the dregs of her beer.

	"A few minor raids, easily handled by the warriors of the 'Mark. Oh and some business with the power of Prosperity, telling us what any Steinr already knows in her heart - that mining is fitter work than ~~bookeeping~~ and selling furs. They should have let sleeping dogs lie, but its caused a song and dance once folk started spreading the auras to Skarsind. As if that territory didn't have enough trouble of its own. But it's nothing we can't handle."		"A few minor raids, easily handled by the warriors of the 'Mark. Oh and some business with the power of Prosperity, telling us what any Steinr already knows in her heart - that mining is fitter work than bookkeeping and selling furs. They should have let sleeping dogs lie, but its caused a song and dance once folk started spreading the auras to Skarsind. As if that territory didn't have enough trouble of its own. But it's nothing we can't handle."

	It sounded as if the Wintermark homelands were in a terrible state, Svoli thought privately, despite Inga's defiant words. He leant back in his chair, watching the Navarr sing and dance, and decided that in the morning he would tell Angharat that it was time for their paths to diverge.</ic>		It sounded as if the Wintermark homelands were in a terrible state, Svoli thought privately, despite Inga's defiant words. He leant back in his chair, watching the Navarr sing and dance, and decided that in the morning he would tell Angharat that it was time for their paths to diverge.</ic>

Dre at 18:06, 29 December 2023

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	The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.		The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.

	In [[Skarsind]], response to the announcement that [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the people of Wintermark will relinquish their claim to the territory]] has been met with mixed feeling. While some accept it, they are by no means all. There is confusion about what this will mean, and more than a few feel betrayed by their senators. The recent effort to spread the [[A_Miracle_in_Hahnmark\|miraculous auras]] from Hahnmark has slightly exacerbated the situation; while it has seen improved production in many [[mine\|mines]], it has also ~~lead~~ to vigorous debate about whether it is right that the reward for generations of hard work is having their land and their identity taken away from them. It is likely that some of the doubters will be attending Anvil to discuss the matter with their fellow Skarsind inhabitants.		In [[Skarsind]], response to the announcement that [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the people of Wintermark will relinquish their claim to the territory]] has been met with mixed feeling. While some accept it, they are by no means all. There is confusion about what this will mean, and more than a few feel betrayed by their senators. The recent effort to spread the [[A_Miracle_in_Hahnmark\|miraculous auras]] from Hahnmark has slightly exacerbated the situation; while it has seen improved production in many [[mine\|mines]], it has also led to vigorous debate about whether it is right that the reward for generations of hard work is having their land and their identity taken away from them. It is likely that some of the doubters will be attending Anvil to discuss the matter with their fellow Skarsind inhabitants.

	The auras of [[prosperity]] have had a significant impact in Hahnmark, seeing a major increase in the profits enjoyed by mine owners and a comparable down turn in the money made by [[business\|those in less "heroic" work]]. The natural auras are slowly fading out, but several still remain. There has been some idle chatter about building a major shrine or large cathedral in the territory dedicated to prosperity - some sort of great work that will help to keep auras of prosperity supporting the mines in the absence of the natural auras.		The auras of [[prosperity]] have had a significant impact in Hahnmark, seeing a major increase in the profits enjoyed by mine owners and a comparable down turn in the money made by [[business\|those in less "heroic" work]]. The natural auras are slowly fading out, but several still remain. There has been some idle chatter about building a major shrine or large cathedral in the territory dedicated to prosperity - some sort of great work that will help to keep auras of prosperity supporting the mines in the absence of the natural auras.

Rafferty at 19:44, 27 October 2019

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	<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.		<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.

Rafferty at 14:54, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 379YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.		<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.

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			[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Summer Solstice 379YE]]
	<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.		<ic>"Is there news from Wintermark?" asked Svoli, with a jug of nutty Navarr beer in one hand and a mug in the other.

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	'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.		'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.

	~~[[Category:History]]~~
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	~~[[Category:379YE]]~~

Rafferty: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Bane_of_Tradition\|Bane of Tradition]] that beset the people of [[Wintermark]] has faded rapidly, the power draining away with the recovery of the [[Crown of Three Tears]] by the heroes of the Empire during the Spring Equinox. There is still a little bad feeling - there are places in Wintermark where the curse merely brought to the surface generations-old grievances - but the threat of the nation being rent apart has dissipated with the crowning of Erkenbrand as the new champion of Wintermark.		The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Bane_of_Tradition\|Bane of Tradition]] that beset the people of [[Wintermark]] has faded rapidly, the power draining away with the recovery of the [[Crown of Three Tears]] by the heroes of the Empire during the Spring Equinox. There is still a little bad feeling - there are places in Wintermark where the curse merely brought to the surface generations-old grievances - but the threat of the nation being rent apart has dissipated with the crowning of Erkenbrand as the new champion of Wintermark.

	The [[Thule]] have not given up, however. They continue to fight the forces of the Empire for control of the Sermersuaq#Silver Peaks\|Silver Peaks]], and to pour dark magic into [[Sermersuaq]]. A wave of ill-fortune has swept across the territory. Crops are failing; animals sicken and die; the people themselves suffer malaise and nightmares, and several mystics claim to have seen sinister twisted spirits haunting the shadows. Preserved foodstuffs have been ravaged by rot and mould. There have been several unfortunate fires, and several of the lakes have received unseasonable amounts of snowmelt from the mountains causing them to flood the settlements that lie along their banks. The mammoths in particular are angry, and there has been a tragic tale from [[Sermersuaq#Suaw Font\|Suaq Font]] of a large hunting camp trampled by an [[Mundane_beasts#Mammoths\|angry herd]]. Misfortune, weakness, hunger and dread run rampant. Tempers fray, and everything goes wrong at once. it is a poor time to be in Sermersuaq.		The [[Thule]] have not given up, however. They continue to fight the forces of the Empire for control of the [[Sermersuaq#Silver Peaks\|Silver Peaks]], and to pour dark magic into [[Sermersuaq]]. A wave of ill-fortune has swept across the territory. Crops are failing; animals sicken and die; the people themselves suffer malaise and nightmares, and several mystics claim to have seen sinister twisted spirits haunting the shadows. Preserved foodstuffs have been ravaged by rot and mould. There have been several unfortunate fires, and several of the lakes have received unseasonable amounts of snowmelt from the mountains causing them to flood the settlements that lie along their banks. The mammoths in particular are angry, and there has been a tragic tale from [[Sermersuaq#Suaw Font\|Suaq Font]] of a large hunting camp trampled by an [[Mundane_beasts#Mammoths\|angry herd]]. Misfortune, weakness, hunger and dread run rampant. Tempers fray, and everything goes wrong at once. it is a poor time to be in Sermersuaq.

	The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.		The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.
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	Finally, every Wintermark citizen has heard about the [[Shadow_in_the_west\|increase in raids by the Jotun]]. Thus far they have been minor in scope but they are growing in intensity and information gathered by the Freeborn points to major attacks against western Kallavesa in the coming months.		Finally, every Wintermark citizen has heard about the [[Shadow_in_the_west\|increase in raids by the Jotun]]. Thus far they have been minor in scope but they are growing in intensity and information gathered by the Freeborn points to major attacks against western Kallavesa in the coming months.

	==Significance==		==Significance==
	While war continues to rage in Sermersuaq, the magic of the Thule has unleashed a plague of unseen spirits across the land. The production of every [[farm]], [[forest]], [[business]], [[mine]], [[mana site]] and [[herb garden]] in the [[territory]] has dropped by a quarter. Sensitive individuals - especially children, or those near death - have spoken of glimpsing emaciated shapes with heads that appear as the skulls of reindeer or cattle, and with glowing eyes who lurk in the shadows. Other stories tell of howling winds that come from nowhere, and whispered threats heard when one is alone. These rare presences never do anything more than threaten - but where they pass misfortune follows.		While war continues to rage in Sermersuaq, the magic of the Thule has unleashed a plague of unseen spirits across the land. The production of every [[farm]], [[forest]], [[business]], [[mine]], [[mana site]] and [[herb garden]] in the [[territory]] has dropped by a quarter. Sensitive individuals - especially children, or those near death - have spoken of glimpsing emaciated shapes with heads that appear as the skulls of reindeer or cattle, and with glowing eyes who lurk in the shadows. Other stories tell of howling winds that come from nowhere, and whispered threats heard when one is alone. These rare presences never do anything more than threaten - but where they pass misfortune follows.

Rafferty: /* Strip mining in Skarsind= */

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The immediate effects of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind have likewise come to an end.		The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The immediate effects of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind have likewise come to an end.
	==Strip mining in Skarsind===		===Strip mining in Skarsind===
	In Skarsind, however, the message of Prosperity lingers - but takes on a decidedly more damaging tone. Convinced that the rest of Wintermark has sold them out - even though [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the motion]] is still [[The_Throne#Ratification\|unratified]] - miners are ignoring basic maintenance work in favour of getting as much out of their mines before they have to give them up. They say they have no problem with the [[Imperial Orcs]] that are coming - but the [[orc\|orcs]] have not [[prosperity\|worked]] to build these mines and they [[prosperity\|don't deserve to profit from the miners' time and industry]] when they come and take them.		In Skarsind, however, the message of Prosperity lingers - but takes on a decidedly more damaging tone. Convinced that the rest of Wintermark has sold them out - even though [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the motion]] is still [[The_Throne#Ratification\|unratified]] - miners are ignoring basic maintenance work in favour of getting as much out of their mines before they have to give them up. They say they have no problem with the [[Imperial Orcs]] that are coming - but the [[orc\|orcs]] have not [[prosperity\|worked]] to build these mines and they [[prosperity\|don't deserve to profit from the miners' time and industry]] when they come and take them.

Rafferty: /* Strip mining in Skarsind= */

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Strip mining in Skarsind=

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	The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The immediate effects of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind have likewise come to an end.		The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The immediate effects of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind have likewise come to an end.
	==Strip mining in Skarsind===		==Strip mining in Skarsind===
	In Skarsind, however, the message of Prosperity lingers - but takes on a decidedly more damaging tone. Convinced that the rest of Wintermark has sold them out - even though [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the motion]] is still [[The_Throne#Ratification\|unratified]] - miners are ignoring basic maintenance work in favour of getting as much out of their mines before they have to give them up. They say they have no problem with the [[Imperial Orcs]] that are coming - but the [[orc\|orcs]] have not [[prosperity\|worked]] to build these mines and they [[prosperity\|don't deserve the miners' time ~~keeping them nice for them to~~ come and take]].		In Skarsind, however, the message of Prosperity lingers - but takes on a decidedly more damaging tone. Convinced that the rest of Wintermark has sold them out - even though [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the motion]] is still [[The_Throne#Ratification\|unratified]] - miners are ignoring basic maintenance work in favour of getting as much out of their mines before they have to give them up. They say they have no problem with the [[Imperial Orcs]] that are coming - but the [[orc\|orcs]] have not [[prosperity\|worked]] to build these mines and they [[prosperity\|don't deserve to profit from the miners' time and industry]] when they come and take them.

	If this continues unchecked, the mountains will be littered with unsafe passageways and it will become increasingly difficult to get anything out of them without a serious clean-up effort.		If this continues unchecked, the hills and mountains will be littered with unsafe passageways and it will become increasingly difficult to get anything out of them without a serious clean-up effort.

	'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.		'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.

Rafferty: /* Resolution */ Skarsind additional

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Resolution: Skarsind additional

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The ~~effect~~ of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind ~~has~~ likewise come to an end.		The powerful curse on Sermersuaq appears to have run it's course. The curse that is destroying mana crystals in Kallavesa continues unchanged. The immediate effects of the miracle in Hahnmark and Skarsind have likewise come to an end.
			==Strip mining in Skarsind===
			In Skarsind, however, the message of Prosperity lingers - but takes on a decidedly more damaging tone. Convinced that the rest of Wintermark has sold them out - even though [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the motion]] is still [[The_Throne#Ratification\|unratified]] - miners are ignoring basic maintenance work in favour of getting as much out of their mines before they have to give them up. They say they have no problem with the [[Imperial Orcs]] that are coming - but the [[orc\|orcs]] have not [[prosperity\|worked]] to build these mines and they [[prosperity\|don't deserve the miners' time keeping them nice for them to come and take]].

	~~In Skarsind~~, ~~however, ..~~.		If this continues unchecked, the mountains will be littered with unsafe passageways and it will become increasingly difficult to get anything out of them without a serious clean-up effort.

	'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.		'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	In Skarsind, however, ...		In Skarsind, however, ...

			'''OOC Note:''' More information about this event will be forthcoming shortly before the Autumn Equinox.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]
	[[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Recent History]]
	[[Category:379YE]]		[[Category:379YE]]

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	The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.		The marshes of [[Kallavesi]] continue under the effect of a more subtle but no less potent curse. The [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Eldest_Swamp\|slow draining of the mana flows]] has not worsened, but it also has not got any better. Crystal mana is in some demand now, after several seasons of shortage. A few mystics have reported seeing eerie dancing lights over the [[Kallavesi#Kallavesa Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]], and mutter grimly about what they portend.

	In [[Skarsind]], response to the announcement that [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the people of Wintermark will relinquish their claim to the territory]] has been met with mixed feeling. While some accept it, they are by no means all. There is confusion about what this will mean, and more than a few feel betrayed by their senators. The recent effort to spread the [[A_Miracle_in_Hahnmark\|miraculous auras]] from Hahnmark has slightly exacerbated the situation; while it has seen improved production in many [[mine\|mines]], it has also ~~lead~~ to vigorous debate about whether it is right that the reward for generations of hard work is having their land and their identity taken away from them. It is likely that some of the doubters will be attending Anvil to discuss the matter with their fellow Skarsind inhabitants.		In [[Skarsind]], response to the announcement that [[Relinquish_Skarsind\|the people of Wintermark will relinquish their claim to the territory]] has been met with mixed feeling. While some accept it, they are by no means all. There is confusion about what this will mean, and more than a few feel betrayed by their senators. The recent effort to spread the [[A_Miracle_in_Hahnmark\|miraculous auras]] from Hahnmark has slightly exacerbated the situation; while it has seen improved production in many [[mine\|mines]], it has also led to vigorous debate about whether it is right that the reward for generations of hard work is having their land and their identity taken away from them. It is likely that some of the doubters will be attending Anvil to discuss the matter with their fellow Skarsind inhabitants.

	The auras of [[prosperity]] have had a significant impact in Hahnmark, seeing a major increase in the profits enjoyed by mine owners and a comparable down turn in the money made by [[business\|those in less "heroic" work]]. The natural auras are slowly fading out, but several still remain. There has been some idle chatter about building a major shrine or large cathedral in the territory dedicated to prosperity - some sort of great work that will help to keep auras of prosperity supporting the mines in the absence of the natural auras.		The auras of [[prosperity]] have had a significant impact in Hahnmark, seeing a major increase in the profits enjoyed by mine owners and a comparable down turn in the money made by [[business\|those in less "heroic" work]]. The natural auras are slowly fading out, but several still remain. There has been some idle chatter about building a major shrine or large cathedral in the territory dedicated to prosperity - some sort of great work that will help to keep auras of prosperity supporting the mines in the absence of the natural auras.