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Twiggy at 15:25, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T15:25:01Z

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	Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim weltsilver bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).		Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim weltsilver bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).
	===Participation===		===Participation===
	Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..		Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes.

	The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[Army\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.		The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[Army\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:42:24Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..		Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..

	The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.		The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[Army\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.

	* As long as the total effective military strength assigned to this opportunity each season remains less than 2500, then according to civil service divination, there will be no problem. At this level the trogoni response will be muted and can be easily managed by those involved.		* As long as the total effective military strength assigned to this opportunity each season remains less than 2500, then according to civil service divination, there will be no problem. At this level the trogoni response will be muted and can be easily managed by those involved.
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	==Lancing the Boil==		==Lancing the Boil==
	If the [[Military Council]] consider the situation at the sinkhole is too precarious, then they could address the crisis directly by sending one or more [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] to any of the four [[territory\|territories]] with orders to attack the trogoni. Day mages investigating the hole estimate that the effective strength of the trogoni creatures is equal to a small campaign force of around 2500 strength, which would be defeated if reduced to 1000 strength.		If the [[Military Council]] consider the situation at the sinkhole is too precarious, then they could address the crisis directly by sending one or more [[Army\|armies]] to any of the four [[territory\|territories]] with orders to attack the trogoni. Day mages investigating the hole estimate that the effective strength of the trogoni creatures is equal to a small campaign force of around 2500 strength, which would be defeated if reduced to 1000 strength.

	If the trogoni were destroyed, the [[general\|generals]] leading the force would then be free to claim the huge bounty of weltsilver for the Empire. There would be no further threat from the trogoni in this area. Any possible encounters in the future would only be with small numbers of individuals - the sort of thing a band of brave heroes could deal with - not something you would need an army to resolve.		If the trogoni were destroyed, the [[general\|generals]] leading the force would then be free to claim the huge bounty of weltsilver for the Empire. There would be no further threat from the trogoni in this area. Any possible encounters in the future would only be with small numbers of individuals - the sort of thing a band of brave heroes could deal with - not something you would need an army to resolve.

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

2026-01-15T15:01:04Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	==Possession==		==Possession==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could choose to take action regarding the sinkhole. At present there is no way to know which military units are attempting to loot the place. The Senate could pass a motion to instruct the civil service to observe the area - that would cost money but would allow the Senate some ability to respond to the situation, as the civil service compile a list of who has looted the sinkhole.		The [[Senate]] could choose to take action regarding the sinkhole. At present there is no way to know which military units are attempting to loot the place. The Senate could pass a motion to instruct the civil service to observe the area - that would cost money but would allow the Senate some ability to respond to the situation, as the civil service compile a list of who has looted the sinkhole.

	Alternatively the Senate might pass a motion to control access to the bounty or determine who it belonged to. Getting good legal advice from the magistrates office before submitting should be sufficient to ensure that any sensible motion was free from constitutional concerns.		Alternatively the Senate might pass a motion to control access to the bounty or determine who it belonged to. Getting good legal advice from the magistrates office before submitting should be sufficient to ensure that any sensible motion was free from constitutional concerns.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:24:41Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==Lancing the Boil==		==Lancing the Boil==
	If the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] consider the situation at the sinkhole is too precarious, then they could address the crisis directly by sending one or more [[Imperial army\|armies]] to any of the four [[territory\|territories]] with orders to attack the trogoni. Day mages investigating the hole estimate that the effective strength of the trogoni creatures is equal to a small campaign force of around 2500 strength, which would be defeated if reduced to 1000 strength.		If the [[Military Council]] consider the situation at the sinkhole is too precarious, then they could address the crisis directly by sending one or more [[Imperial army\|armies]] to any of the four [[territory\|territories]] with orders to attack the trogoni. Day mages investigating the hole estimate that the effective strength of the trogoni creatures is equal to a small campaign force of around 2500 strength, which would be defeated if reduced to 1000 strength.

	If the trogoni were destroyed, the [[general\|generals]] leading the force would then be free to claim the huge bounty of weltsilver for the Empire. There would be no further threat from the trogoni in this area. Any possible encounters in the future would only be with small numbers of individuals - the sort of thing a band of brave heroes could deal with - not something you would need an army to resolve.		If the trogoni were destroyed, the [[general\|generals]] leading the force would then be free to claim the huge bounty of weltsilver for the Empire. There would be no further threat from the trogoni in this area. Any possible encounters in the future would only be with small numbers of individuals - the sort of thing a band of brave heroes could deal with - not something you would need an army to resolve.

Twiggy at 13:49, 8 September 2025

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	Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.		Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.

	As the lantern swung it cast a medley of light and shadows through the chamber in front of them - just enough to see that some ancient looking chests at the far side of the cave. Could the treasure they had heard about be inside? Esther ~~signaled~~ for quiet and they all stood straining to hear... but there was no sound other than their breathing. Time for their scout to earn his keep.		As the lantern swung it cast a medley of light and shadows through the chamber in front of them - just enough to see that some ancient looking chests at the far side of the cave. Could the treasure they had heard about be inside? Esther signalled for quiet and they all stood straining to hear... but there was no sound other than their breathing. Time for their scout to earn his keep.

	The Freeborn corsair was a new addition to their little band, after poor Morgan was eaten by a marshwalker while investigating the smuggling ring in the Holberg swamps. He was handy in a fight with that scimitar he carried, but it was his claim to be skilled at finding and disabling traps that had convinced them to take him on. Time to see if he was useful for more than just hitting things.		The Freeborn corsair was a new addition to their little band, after poor Morgan was eaten by a marshwalker while investigating the smuggling ring in the Holberg swamps. He was handy in a fight with that scimitar he carried, but it was his claim to be skilled at finding and disabling traps that had convinced them to take him on. Time to see if he was useful for more than just hitting things.
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A little over a month after the Spring Equinox a large section of north-western [[Miaren#Goldglades\|Goldglades]] in [[Miaren]]... disappeared. With an almighty roar, a section half a mile across simply collapsed. Goldglades is one of the richest part of Miaren, and the loss of life could have been very high indeed - but there was some warning. Several [[Navarr_magical_traditions#Vates\|vates]] ~~apparenty forsaw~~ the danger in the [[Miaren#The_Pool_of_Silver_Clouds\|Pool of Silver Clouds]], and were able to deliver warnings to those in the affected area. Not everyone listened of course - but the Navarr are by nature a people prepared to move when the need arises.		A little over a month after the Spring Equinox a large section of north-western [[Miaren#Goldglades\|Goldglades]] in [[Miaren]]... disappeared. With an almighty roar, a section half a mile across simply collapsed. Goldglades is one of the richest part of Miaren, and the loss of life could have been very high indeed - but there was some warning. Several [[Navarr_magical_traditions#Vates\|vates]] apparently foresaw the danger in the [[Miaren#The_Pool_of_Silver_Clouds\|Pool of Silver Clouds]], and were able to deliver warnings to those in the affected area. Not everyone listened of course - but the Navarr are by nature a people prepared to move when the need arises.

	After the initial collapse, the hole began to spread. Warnings were sent to [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]] in [[Upwold]], to the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein Vales\|Vardstein Vales]] in [[Temeschwar]], and to [[Hahnmark#Wood Heath\|Wood Heath]] in [[Hahnmark]]. Not a moment too soon - less than a day after the first Navarr messengers reached Woodhall in the far south-west of Hahnmark, the ground opened up beneath the hall literally swallowing it whole. Without timely action by the thane in response to the warnings, several hundred people might have been swallowed alongside it.		After the initial collapse, the hole began to spread. Warnings were sent to [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]] in [[Upwold]], to the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein Vales\|Vardstein Vales]] in [[Temeschwar]], and to [[Hahnmark#Wood Heath\|Wood Heath]] in [[Hahnmark]]. Not a moment too soon - less than a day after the first Navarr messengers reached Woodhall in the far south-west of Hahnmark, the ground opened up beneath the hall literally swallowing it whole. Without timely action by the thane in response to the warnings, several hundred people might have been swallowed alongside it.
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	==Strategic Implications==		==Strategic Implications==
	The massive sinkhole is a natural hazard that affects the movement of Imperial armies. The territories of [[Miaren]] and [[Hahnmark]] are no longer considered adjacent; likewise, it is no longer possible for a campaign army to move from [[Temeschwar]] to [[Upwold]] and vice-versa. This is a permanent change.		The massive sinkhole is a natural hazard that affects the movement of Imperial armies. The territories of [[Miaren]] and [[Hahnmark]] are no longer considered adjacent; likewise, it is no longer possible for a campaign army to move from [[Temeschwar]] to [[Upwold]] and vice-versa. This is a permanent change.

	==Weltsilver Bounty==		==Weltsilver Bounty==

Dre at 23:27, 3 August 2023

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A little over a month after the Spring Equinox a large section of north-western [[Miaren#Goldglades\|Goldglades]] in [[Miaren]] ... disappeared. With an almighty roar, a section half a mile across simply collapsed. Goldglades is one of the richest part of Miaren, and the loss of life could have been very high indeed - but there was some warning. Several [[Navarr_magical_traditions#Vates\|vates]] apparenty forsaw the danger in the [[Miaren#The_Pool_of_Silver_Clouds\|Pool of Silver Clouds]], and were able to deliver warnings to those in the ~~effected~~ area. Not everyone listened of course - but the Navarr are by nature a people prepared to move when the need arises.		A little over a month after the Spring Equinox a large section of north-western [[Miaren#Goldglades\|Goldglades]] in [[Miaren]]... disappeared. With an almighty roar, a section half a mile across simply collapsed. Goldglades is one of the richest part of Miaren, and the loss of life could have been very high indeed - but there was some warning. Several [[Navarr_magical_traditions#Vates\|vates]] apparenty forsaw the danger in the [[Miaren#The_Pool_of_Silver_Clouds\|Pool of Silver Clouds]], and were able to deliver warnings to those in the affected area. Not everyone listened of course - but the Navarr are by nature a people prepared to move when the need arises.

	After the initial collapse, the hole began to spread. Warnings were sent to [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]] in [[Upwold]], to the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein Vales\|Vardstein Vales]] in [[Temeschwar]], and to [[Hahnmark#Wood Heath\|Wood Heath]] in [[Hahnmark]]. Not a moment too soon - less than a day after the first Navarr messengers reached Woodhall in the far south-west of Hahnmark, the ground opened up beneath the hall literally swallowing it whole. Without timely action by the thane in response to the warnings, several hundred people might have been swallowed alongside it.		After the initial collapse, the hole began to spread. Warnings were sent to [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]] in [[Upwold]], to the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein Vales\|Vardstein Vales]] in [[Temeschwar]], and to [[Hahnmark#Wood Heath\|Wood Heath]] in [[Hahnmark]]. Not a moment too soon - less than a day after the first Navarr messengers reached Woodhall in the far south-west of Hahnmark, the ground opened up beneath the hall literally swallowing it whole. Without timely action by the thane in response to the warnings, several hundred people might have been swallowed alongside it.
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	==Significance==		==Significance==
	The giant hole in the ground has some profound implications for the strategic map of the Empire, as well as (in the short term) for the population of the four ~~effected~~ [[Territory#Region\|regions]]. It also presents an opportunity for adventure, wealth ... and danger.		The giant hole in the ground has some profound implications for the strategic map of the Empire, as well as (in the short term) for the population of the four affected [[Territory#Region\|regions]]. It also presents an opportunity for adventure, wealth... and danger.

	==Strategic Implications==		==Strategic Implications==
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	The civil service reports massive stockpiles of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] stored in the exposed tunnels - it seems likely that this were gathered here from the ancient mine workings for some reason. Now that they have been exposed they are literally just lying there for the taking. The only problem is the trogoni - these dangerous creatures infest the tunnels in large numbers. They don't care about the weltsilver - trogoni feast on [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystals]] (and occasionally [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]). The ones living here seem to ignore the weltsilver and instead roam the tunnels looking for the natural mana crystals that slowly form here. But they will attack anyone who comes close.		The civil service reports massive stockpiles of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] stored in the exposed tunnels - it seems likely that this were gathered here from the ancient mine workings for some reason. Now that they have been exposed they are literally just lying there for the taking. The only problem is the trogoni - these dangerous creatures infest the tunnels in large numbers. They don't care about the weltsilver - trogoni feast on [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystals]] (and occasionally [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]). The ones living here seem to ignore the weltsilver and instead roam the tunnels looking for the natural mana crystals that slowly form here. But they will attack anyone who comes close.

	Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim ~~wetsilver~~ bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).		Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim weltsilver bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).
	===Participation===		===Participation===
	Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..		Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..

RichardRaynor at 20:24, 31 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
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	Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.		Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.

Hastur: /* Participation */

2019-06-10T11:13:45Z

Participation

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	Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim wetsilver bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).		Thus the only practical way to get the weltsilver is to send small detachments of soldiers - [[military unit\|military units]] - into the tunnels in search of it. During downtime, any military unit owner may assign their forces to the '''''Claim wetsilver bounty''''' opportunity (which will be appear as am option on the ''Paid Work'' drop-down menu).
	===Participation===		===Participation===
	Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#~~Paid_Work~~\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..		Each standard military unit assigned adds 100 strength to the opportunity. Each additional rank the military unit possesses adds another 20 strength. Rituals and other effects that make a military unit more effective at [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] apply their benefits normally to the effective ranks. Once downtime closes, we will determine the outcome based on the total effective strength of all assigned military units - but in this case the more strength that is assigned the opportunity the more dangerous it becomes..

	The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[Imperial army\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.		The problem is that if too many military units sent into the tunnels they are likely to rouse the trogoni to such a level that they boil out of the tunnels and attack the surrounding regions. That would then require an [[Imperial army\|Imperial army]] to deal with - which given the current military situation might be very expensive indeed.

Rafferty at 15:38, 1 November 2018

2018-11-01T15:38:47Z

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 381YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
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	Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.		Cyrus summoned up his strength and lifted the lantern a little higher, so that the illumination could pass over the shoulder of his burly companion. Esther wasn't tall but she was broader in the shoulder than the thin Urizen mage and with the plates from her cuirass adding to her bulk he was was struggling to hold the heavy lantern high enough for them all to see by.

Matt: /* Destruction */

2017-07-26T12:00:00Z

Destruction

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	==Destruction==		==Destruction==
	The area affected by the sinkhole is prosperous and rich in resources - many of which have now been destroyed by the subsidence. The lands around Dunhearth Hall in Hahnmark have been particularly badly hit. Those who are affected by the destruction may wish to pursue a claim to the bounty that lies under their lands - if the magistrates are not able to help then they will need to seek a resolution from the Senate.		The area affected by the sinkhole is prosperous and rich in resources - many of which have now been destroyed by the subsidence. The lands around Dunhearth Hall in Hahnmark are known to have been particularly badly hit. Those who are affected by the destruction may wish to pursue a claim to the bounty that lies under their lands - if the magistrates are not able to help then they will need to seek a resolution from the Senate.

	There will be a temporary impact on taxation returns for the Empire in the following seasons until things are rebuilt and people have recovered.		There will be a temporary impact on taxation returns for the Empire in the following seasons until things are rebuilt and people have recovered.