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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their nation, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa Wintervigil'''.		During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their nation, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa Wintervigil'''.

	War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the nation as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].		War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the nation as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].

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	<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The chieftain stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.		<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The chieftain stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their ~~tribe~~, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa Wintervigil'''.		During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their nation, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa Wintervigil'''.

	War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the ~~tribe~~ as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].		War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the nation as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].

	==Significance==		==Significance==
	The [[orc]] army is depleted and weakened by repeated engagements with the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and with the cruel [[Druj]]. Without land they are unable to replenish their warriors, even with monetary support from the Empire. At the same time they seem loath to attack and seize land for themselves. There have been negotiations between representatives of the orcs and the Navarr, but they appear to be going nowhere.		The [[orc]] army is depleted and weakened by repeated engagements with the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and with the cruel [[Druj]]. Without land they are unable to replenish their warriors, even with monetary support from the Empire. At the same time they seem loath to attack and seize land for themselves. There have been negotiations between representatives of the orcs and the Navarr, but they appear to be going nowhere.

	Rumours suggest that shortly after the Winter Solstice, the Great Forest orcs began to make preparations to break camp - and only a last minute communication from the Navarr (or perhaps [[Empress Lisabetta\|The Throne]], depending on who is telling the story) prevented a potential escalation of the situation that might have seen open conflict between the ~~tribe~~ and the Empire.		Rumours suggest that shortly after the Winter Solstice, the Great Forest orcs began to make preparations to break camp - and only a last minute communication from the Navarr (or perhaps [[Empress Lisabetta\|The Throne]], depending on who is telling the story) prevented a potential escalation of the situation that might have seen open conflict between the nation and the Empire.
	===The Situation===		===The Situation===
	====Politics====		====Politics====
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	====The Briars====		====The Briars====
	As well as orcs, the Great Forest ~~tribe~~ is accompanied by perhaps a hundred and fifty humans of obvious [[briar]] [[lineage]] who are not Imperial citizens. There is little doubt that these briars are representatives of the [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|anarchists]] of Dourfell Keep in the Barrens - descendants of the [[Freedom_Heresy\|murderous heretics]] who attempted to claim the Barrens as an independent briar "kingdom" during the reign of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. With Druj domination of the Barrens all but complete, it is speculated that they are the only surviving members of the cult. Regardless, it is unlikely that they are friends to the Empire and their presence among the Great Forest orcs may be cause for concern.		As well as orcs, the Great Forest nation is accompanied by perhaps a hundred and fifty humans of obvious [[briar]] [[lineage]] who are not Imperial citizens. There is little doubt that these briars are representatives of the [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|anarchists]] of Dourfell Keep in the Barrens - descendants of the [[Freedom_Heresy\|murderous heretics]] who attempted to claim the Barrens as an independent briar "kingdom" during the reign of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. With Druj domination of the Barrens all but complete, it is speculated that they are the only surviving members of the cult. Regardless, it is unlikely that they are friends to the Empire and their presence among the Great Forest orcs may be cause for concern.

	===Complications===		===Complications===
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	====A place to live====		====A place to live====
	The Great Forest ~~orc tribe~~ has reached the limit of their ability to sustain themselves in their current location. There have already been a few minor conflicts with the steadings of the Tarn Valley - although there has been no bloodshed frustration is growing on both sides. There are still opportunities to [[When_all_this_was_trees#A_place_to_live\|cede territory]] to the Great Forest orcs, but even if the Imperial Senate takes such a step they would still need to support the Great Forest orcs army if they wish it to continue as a viable military force.		The Great Forest nation has reached the limit of their ability to sustain themselves in their current location. There have already been a few minor conflicts with the steadings of the Tarn Valley - although there has been no bloodshed frustration is growing on both sides. There are still opportunities to [[When_all_this_was_trees#A_place_to_live\|cede territory]] to the Great Forest orcs, but even if the Imperial Senate takes such a step they would still need to support the Great Forest orcs army if they wish it to continue as a viable military force.

	====The Thule====		====The Thule====

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	<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The chieftain stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.		<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The chieftain stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.

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	<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The ~~chieftan~~ stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.		<ic>The drums were whispering, soft and low, all around the clearing. The council met in a rough circle, their backs to the fires where the other orcs sat. Some sat on logs, some stood, but most sat or squatted in the dirt. The chieftain stood in the middle of the circle, bearing the Heartwood Staff in one hand and a crumpled vellum scroll in the other.

	"The messengers have done their best, but the news is not good." He said without preamble. "The Navarr no longer wish us to be here."		"The messengers have done their best, but the news is not good." He said without preamble. "The Navarr no longer wish us to be here."
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	The [[orc]] army is depleted and weakened by repeated engagements with the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and with the cruel [[Druj]]. Without land they are unable to replenish their warriors, even with monetary support from the Empire. At the same time they seem loath to attack and seize land for themselves. There have been negotiations between representatives of the orcs and the Navarr, but they appear to be going nowhere.		The [[orc]] army is depleted and weakened by repeated engagements with the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] and with the cruel [[Druj]]. Without land they are unable to replenish their warriors, even with monetary support from the Empire. At the same time they seem loath to attack and seize land for themselves. There have been negotiations between representatives of the orcs and the Navarr, but they appear to be going nowhere.

	Rumours suggest that shortly after the Winter Solstice, the Great Forest orcs began to make preparations to break camp - and only a last minute communication from the Navarr (or perhaps ~~the~~ [[Empress Lisabetta\|Throne]], depending on who is telling the story) prevented a potential escalation of the situation that might have seen open conflict between the tribe and the Empire.		Rumours suggest that shortly after the Winter Solstice, the Great Forest orcs began to make preparations to break camp - and only a last minute communication from the Navarr (or perhaps [[Empress Lisabetta\|The Throne]], depending on who is telling the story) prevented a potential escalation of the situation that might have seen open conflict between the tribe and the Empire.
	===The Situation===		===The Situation===
	====Politics====		====Politics====
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	The situation in Therunin appears to be moving towards some sort of crisis.		The situation in Therunin appears to be moving towards some sort of crisis.
	====Supporting the army====		====Supporting the army====
	For the past six months, the Empire has been providing them with 50 ~~Thrones~~ each season, allowing the army to maintain its current strength. All the problems [[When_all_this_was_trees#Supporting_the_army\|previously mentioned]] still apply.		For the past six months, the Empire has been providing them with 50 thrones each season, allowing the army to maintain its current strength. All the problems [[When_all_this_was_trees#Supporting_the_army\|previously mentioned]] still apply.

	====A place to live====		====A place to live====

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	===Delegation===		===Delegation===
	The Great Forest orcs are making one final effort to reach an accord with the Empire. They hope to avoid a repeat of the chaos caused by the [[Accept_Barrens_peace_treaty\|failed peace treaty]] of Summer 379YE, but there is nothing to suggest the situation can be salvaged. Still, they have declared that a small delegation will visit Anvil on Saturday evening, to talk to their hosts - and also to speak with '''Skywise Fal''' of the [[Imperial Orcs]].		The Great Forest orcs are making one final effort to reach an accord with the Empire. They hope to avoid a repeat of the chaos caused by the [[Accept_Barrens_peace_treaty\|failed peace treaty]] of Summer 379YE, but there is nothing to suggest the situation can be salvaged. Still, they have declared that a small delegation will visit Anvil on Saturday evening, to talk to their hosts - and also to speak with '''Skywise Fal''' of the [[Imperial Orcs]].

			<quote by="William Blake">It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.</quote>

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	The chief of the Great Forest orcs is young, but is advised by a council made up of old and experienced orcs. They have repeatedly avowed they have no interest in being absorbed by either the Navarr, or the Imperial orcs. They claim that their cultural heritage stretches back centuries - they claim to have ancestors that roamed the forests of what are now [[Therunin]], [[the Barrens]], [[Brocéliande]], and [[Highguard]] long before the Terunael placed one stone upon another to begin their cities. Some of them have laboured under the yoke of the Druj, forced to serve and fight for their wicked masters. Others lived free in the forests of Brocéliande for a time, returning to join their fellows only when the Barrens was briefly liberated from the tyrannical Druj.		The chief of the Great Forest orcs is young, but is advised by a council made up of old and experienced orcs. They have repeatedly avowed they have no interest in being absorbed by either the Navarr, or the Imperial orcs. They claim that their cultural heritage stretches back centuries - they claim to have ancestors that roamed the forests of what are now [[Therunin]], [[the Barrens]], [[Brocéliande]], and [[Highguard]] long before the Terunael placed one stone upon another to begin their cities. Some of them have laboured under the yoke of the Druj, forced to serve and fight for their wicked masters. Others lived free in the forests of Brocéliande for a time, returning to join their fellows only when the Barrens was briefly liberated from the tyrannical Druj.

	Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that ~~their~~ is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.		Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that there is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.

	The orcs of the Great Forest have firmly rebuffed attempts to introduce them to the Way. They have their own religion, it seems, and while they are not interested in discussing it, those Therunin Navarr who have dealt directly with them have managed to glean a few details. Like [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|many orcs]], they hold their ancestors in particular reverence. At the same time they also seem to revere or even worship invisible spirits that they believe live in the forest and protect them from the Howling Abyss. They refuse to talk about these spirits, but they claim they are the "children" of the Great Forest - the single woodland they claim once stretched ~~cross~~ the entire area now occupied by the Empire, as far north as the borders of [[Otkodov]].		The orcs of the Great Forest have firmly rebuffed attempts to introduce them to the Way. They have their own religion, it seems, and while they are not interested in discussing it, those Therunin Navarr who have dealt directly with them have managed to glean a few details. Like [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|many orcs]], they hold their ancestors in particular reverence. At the same time they also seem to revere or even worship invisible spirits that they believe live in the forest and protect them from the Howling Abyss. They refuse to talk about these spirits, but they claim they are the "children" of the Great Forest - the single woodland they claim once stretched across the entire area now occupied by the Empire, as far north as the borders of [[Otkodov]].

	====The Briars====		====The Briars====

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	"They require that we leave Therunin, and trek across their Empire to the far north - to the cold mountains - there to be consumed by the orcs of the Imperial tribe."		"They require that we leave Therunin, and trek across their Empire to the far north - to the cold mountains - there to be consumed by the orcs of the Imperial tribe."

	One of the ~~councilors~~ spoke, her voice flat.		One of the councillors spoke, her voice flat.

	"The orcs of the Imperial tribe do not want us. They are not of our tribe. It is known."		"The orcs of the Imperial tribe do not want us. They are not of our tribe. It is known."

	The ~~chieftan~~ nodded. It was known.		The chieftain nodded. It was known.

	"They require us to submit to their tribal spirit. They require us to abandon the Forest. They require us to embrace the ancestors of the Imperial people."		"They require us to submit to their tribal spirit. They require us to abandon the Forest. They require us to embrace the ancestors of the Imperial people."

	An angry rumble now, a ~~sussuration~~ of whispers.		An angry rumble now, a susurration of whispers.

	"They will give us a year, and then they will no longer offer us sanctuary from the Druj."		"They will give us a year, and then they will no longer offer us sanctuary from the Druj."
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	"They say that there will be no more charity. We must pay for our place among them with magic and trade goods."		"They say that there will be no more charity. We must pay for our place among them with magic and trade goods."

	One of the elders stood up and addressed the ~~chieftan~~.		One of the elders stood up and addressed the chieftain.

	"We told them we would fight the tyrants with them? Protect their forest from the people of the scorpion? Trade with them - trade our knowledge of the Druj and trade meat, furs, and wood with them?"		"We told them we would fight the tyrants with them? Protect their forest from the people of the scorpion? Trade with them - trade our knowledge of the Druj and trade meat, furs, and wood with them?"
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	The elder sat down again.		The elder sat down again.

	"What choice do we have?" asked the ~~chieftan~~. "The totem speaker says that there has been no reply from the south, but we must move. We cannot stay here. We cannot return north, we will not ~~dimnish~~ and we cannot fight. What choice? We must move."		"What choice do we have?" asked the chieftain. "The totem speaker says that there has been no reply from the south, but we must move. We cannot stay here. We cannot return north, we will not diminish and we cannot fight. What choice? We must move."

	At that moment, a new figure stepped into the clearing. Flanked by four warriors, the orc moved with a casual confidence, her face hidden by a midnight blue cowl. As she walked, her staff jingled with silver bells.		At that moment, a new figure stepped into the clearing. Flanked by four warriors, the orc moved with a casual confidence, her face hidden by a midnight blue cowl. As she walked, her staff jingled with silver bells.
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	===The Situation===		===The Situation===
	====Politics====		====Politics====
	The chief of the Great Forest orcs is young, but is advised by a council made up of old and experienced orcs. They have repeatedly avowed they have no interest in being absorbed by either the Navarr, or the Imperial orcs. They claim that their cultural heritage stretches back centuries - they claim to have ancestors that roamed the forests of what are now [[Therunin]], [[the Barrens]], [[Brocéliande]], and [[Highguard]] long before the Terunael placed one stone upon another to begin their cities. Some of them have laboured under the yoke of the Druj, forced to serve and fight for their wicked masters. Others lived free in the forests of ~~Broceliande~~ for a time, returning to join their fellows only when the Barrens was briefly liberated from the tyrannical Druj.		The chief of the Great Forest orcs is young, but is advised by a council made up of old and experienced orcs. They have repeatedly avowed they have no interest in being absorbed by either the Navarr, or the Imperial orcs. They claim that their cultural heritage stretches back centuries - they claim to have ancestors that roamed the forests of what are now [[Therunin]], [[the Barrens]], [[Brocéliande]], and [[Highguard]] long before the Terunael placed one stone upon another to begin their cities. Some of them have laboured under the yoke of the Druj, forced to serve and fight for their wicked masters. Others lived free in the forests of Brocéliande for a time, returning to join their fellows only when the Barrens was briefly liberated from the tyrannical Druj.

	Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that their is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.		Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that their is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.
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	====The Briars====		====The Briars====
	As well as orcs, the Great Forest tribe is accompanied by perhaps a hundred and fifty humans of obvious [[briar]] [[lineage]] who are not Imperial citizens. There is little doubt that these briars are representatives of the [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|anarchists]] of Dourfell Keep in the Barrens - descendants of the [[Freedom_Heresy\|murderous heretics]] who attempted to claim the Barrens as an independent briar "~~kindgom~~" during the reign of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. With Druj domination of the Barrens all but complete, it is speculated that they are the only surviving members of the cult. Regardless, it is unlikely that they are friends to the Empire and their presence among the Great Forest orcs may be cause for concern.		As well as orcs, the Great Forest tribe is accompanied by perhaps a hundred and fifty humans of obvious [[briar]] [[lineage]] who are not Imperial citizens. There is little doubt that these briars are representatives of the [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|anarchists]] of Dourfell Keep in the Barrens - descendants of the [[Freedom_Heresy\|murderous heretics]] who attempted to claim the Barrens as an independent briar "kingdom" during the reign of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. With Druj domination of the Barrens all but complete, it is speculated that they are the only surviving members of the cult. Regardless, it is unlikely that they are friends to the Empire and their presence among the Great Forest orcs may be cause for concern.

	===Complications===		===Complications===
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	===Leaving===		===Leaving===
	The patience of the Great Forest orcs is nearing ~~it's~~ limit. There is talk of a "letter" (or perhaps more than one) that has brought things to a head - and the Great Forest orcs are again making preparations to leave their camp and begin moving. Local scouts suggest even though their army is depleted, there are no forces in Therunin at the moment capable of stopping them should they wish to move - or of offering a coherent defence should they be planning to attack.		The patience of the Great Forest orcs is nearing its limit. There is talk of a "letter" (or perhaps more than one) that has brought things to a head - and the Great Forest orcs are again making preparations to leave their camp and begin moving. Local scouts suggest even though their army is depleted, there are no forces in Therunin at the moment capable of stopping them should they wish to move - or of offering a coherent defence should they be planning to attack.

	If the Great Forest orcs attack Therunin, it is unlikely they would be able to make any significant territorial gains before the Summer Solstice. Even if their intentions are not hostile, so many orcs (and briar allies) on the move would be very disruptive to life in Therunin.		If the Great Forest orcs attack Therunin, it is unlikely they would be able to make any significant territorial gains before the Summer Solstice. Even if their intentions are not hostile, so many orcs (and briar allies) on the move would be very disruptive to life in Therunin.

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	Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that their is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.		Much of this information comes second-hand, from [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]] in Therunin who have had limited contact with the orcs. They say that their is a growing sense of frustration among the people of the Great Forest - a sense that they were offered sanctuary and are now being treated like unwanted guests. It is hard to say where this bad feeling may lead.

	The orcs of the Great Forest have firmly rebuffed attempts to introduce them to the Way. They have their own religion, it seems, and while they are not interested in discussing it, those Therunin Navarr who have dealt directly with them have managed to glean a few details. Like [Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|many orcs]], they hold their ancestors in particular reverence. At the same time they also seem to revere or even worship invisible spirits that they believe live in the forest and protect them from the Howling Abyss. They refuse to talk about these spirits, but they claim they are the "children" of the Great Forest - the single woodland they claim once stretched cross the entire area now occupied by the Empire, as far north as the borders of [[Otkodov]].		The orcs of the Great Forest have firmly rebuffed attempts to introduce them to the Way. They have their own religion, it seems, and while they are not interested in discussing it, those Therunin Navarr who have dealt directly with them have managed to glean a few details. Like [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|many orcs]], they hold their ancestors in particular reverence. At the same time they also seem to revere or even worship invisible spirits that they believe live in the forest and protect them from the Howling Abyss. They refuse to talk about these spirits, but they claim they are the "children" of the Great Forest - the single woodland they claim once stretched cross the entire area now occupied by the Empire, as far north as the borders of [[Otkodov]].

	====The Briars====		====The Briars====

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their tribe, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa ~~Farkus-Vigil~~'''.		During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Declare peace with Orcs of the Great Forest of Peytaht\|declared]] that the Empire was no longer at war with the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Great Forest. A little over a month later, an army of around two thousand orcs, along with what appeared to be the majority of their tribe, emerged from [[the Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] and established a camp in the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley\|Lower Tarn Valley]]. They came, they said, at the invitation of '''Caerwyn Summercrow''', then [[Senator]] for [[Therunin]] - although she has now been succeeded by '''Willa Wintervigil'''.

	War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the tribe as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].		War weary, but armed and armoured, the battered army protects the tribe as best it can. In the months since, their situation has remained precarious. The Empire has invested some funds in supporting them, but the situation is not sustainable. It is complicated by the fact that the Great Forest orcs appear disinterested in becoming part of the Empire, and that there are among them an unknown number of [[briar\|briars]], believed to be associated with the heretics of [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Dourfell Keep]].