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Twiggy: /* Storms Break */

2026-03-03T22:14:19Z

Storms Break

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	The fighting last season may have been relatively one-sided, with the Empire greatly outnumbering the defenders of Mareave. Now the pendulum has swung more to the centre. The Bone Nautilus and their mercenaries fight well with the Brine Turtles, and both armies are further reinforced by units of [[Elite_Grendel_troops#The_Stone_Born\|Stone Born]] who are sworn to defend the wealthy estates and - more crucially - the mithril mine. Clisearn is far from the coast - well as far from the coast as any part of the Grendel lands ever is - so the ability of the Shamal to support the defenders is minimal. They content themselves with attacks against the Imperial supply lines in [[Mareave#Icarion\|Icarion]], forcing the Empire to pull soldiers back to defend their baggage trains that pass through the [[Spiral#The_Passes\|Apulian Way]]. The strangest addition to the fighting here are probably the Hamsin, an army the Empire has never encountered before. Most Grendel armies are made up of orcs of the Broken Shore - the septs ruled by the Grendel rather than the Grendel themselves - but his army is different. They fight with steely discipline, it is obvious that many of their soldiers are from wealthier background than the run-of-the-mill orc warrior. Their officers in particular are equipped with both [[magic items\|finest quality weapons and armour]], and [[enchantment\|enchantments]] to help them fight - and lead - more effectively.		The fighting last season may have been relatively one-sided, with the Empire greatly outnumbering the defenders of Mareave. Now the pendulum has swung more to the centre. The Bone Nautilus and their mercenaries fight well with the Brine Turtles, and both armies are further reinforced by units of [[Elite_Grendel_troops#The_Stone_Born\|Stone Born]] who are sworn to defend the wealthy estates and - more crucially - the mithril mine. Clisearn is far from the coast - well as far from the coast as any part of the Grendel lands ever is - so the ability of the Shamal to support the defenders is minimal. They content themselves with attacks against the Imperial supply lines in [[Mareave#Icarion\|Icarion]], forcing the Empire to pull soldiers back to defend their baggage trains that pass through the [[Spiral#The_Passes\|Apulian Way]]. The strangest addition to the fighting here are probably the Hamsin, an army the Empire has never encountered before. Most Grendel armies are made up of orcs of the Broken Shore - the septs ruled by the Grendel rather than the Grendel themselves - but his army is different. They fight with steely discipline, it is obvious that many of their soldiers are from wealthier background than the run-of-the-mill orc warrior. Their officers in particular are equipped with both [[magic items\|finest quality weapons and armour]], and [[enchantment\|enchantments]] to help them fight - and lead - more effectively.

	It's fitting that the Hamsin are first encountered in Clisearn, given the area's prosperity. Most of the Grendel "nobility" flee west toward the safety of the walls and docks of Beoraidh those who don't instead join the defence of the region against the Empire. Each of the Grendel estates has its own cadre of warriors, some of whom are prepared to take up arms and join the banners of the Bone Nautilus or ~~Himsoon~~ to protect their charges. For every unit that does, however, another refuses to obey orders from anyone save their Grendel paymasters; there are reports of disagreements and open challenges between these local garrisons and the armies who are there to defend them.		It's fitting that the Hamsin are first encountered in Clisearn, given the area's prosperity. Most of the Grendel "nobility" flee west toward the safety of the walls and docks of Beoraidh those who don't instead join the defence of the region against the Empire. Each of the Grendel estates has its own cadre of warriors, some of whom are prepared to take up arms and join the banners of the Bone Nautilus or Hamsin to protect their charges. For every unit that does, however, another refuses to obey orders from anyone save their Grendel paymasters; there are reports of disagreements and open challenges between these local garrisons and the armies who are there to defend them.

	Most surprising of all to many Imperial soldiers is that there are comparatively few slaves here. There are some estates using forced labour to work the fields and a handful of mines whose occupants have no compunction about seeking out the welcome of the Winter Sun. In these cases the estates are captured almost bloodlessly with the slaves overpowering the relatively small number of Grendel masters left behind to supervise them. Yet many of the mines are worked by professional miners, who are paid for their labour. These orcs are much less amenable to the siren call of "freedom" - because they are already free. The Fundindelve in particular has a large number of these free miners, many of whom are prepared to fight alongside the Grendel defenders to preserve their livelihoods.		Most surprising of all to many Imperial soldiers is that there are comparatively few slaves here. There are some estates using forced labour to work the fields and a handful of mines whose occupants have no compunction about seeking out the welcome of the Winter Sun. In these cases the estates are captured almost bloodlessly with the slaves overpowering the relatively small number of Grendel masters left behind to supervise them. Yet many of the mines are worked by professional miners, who are paid for their labour. These orcs are much less amenable to the siren call of "freedom" - because they are already free. The Fundindelve in particular has a large number of these free miners, many of whom are prepared to fight alongside the Grendel defenders to preserve their livelihoods.

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

2026-01-16T09:44:36Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	The [[Golden Axe]], [[Winter Sun]], [[Seventh Wave]], and [[Towerjacks]] continue their campaign in [[Mareave]], but this season they are joined by the [[Citadel Guard]]. The latter four armies each bear the mark of the [[Day magic\|realm of the Sky]], and their soldiers fight with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|uncanny tactical nous]]. The [[Varushka\|Vaurshkan]] force is instead reinforced by [[Knights of Glory\|mighty elfin knights]] - broad-shouldered creatures with whose shimmering, braided hair and heavy armour shine with the first rays of the morning sun. Their banners glorify the dominion of the [[Eleonaris\|Queen of the Pennants]], and their axes are as eager for [[orc]] blood as those of their human compatriots. The Golden Axe lead the way, the Towerjacks and Citadel Guard supporting them, with the Seventh Wave taking a more measured, considered strategy. The Winter Sun continue to reach out to the people of Mareave, drawing on the presence of the [[Sannite]] sept among their numbers, and looking for opportunities to convince the orcs to join the Imperial cause.		The [[Golden Axe]], [[Winter Sun]], [[Seventh Wave]], and [[Towerjacks]] continue their campaign in [[Mareave]], but this season they are joined by the [[Citadel Guard]]. The latter four armies each bear the mark of the [[Day magic\|realm of the Sky]], and their soldiers fight with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist\|uncanny tactical nous]]. The [[Varushka\|Vaurshkan]] force is instead reinforced by [[Knights of Glory\|mighty elfin knights]] - broad-shouldered creatures with whose shimmering, braided hair and heavy armour shine with the first rays of the morning sun. Their banners glorify the dominion of the [[Eleonaris\|Queen of the Pennants]], and their axes are as eager for [[orc]] blood as those of their human compatriots. The Golden Axe lead the way, the Towerjacks and Citadel Guard supporting them, with the Seventh Wave taking a more measured, considered strategy. The Winter Sun continue to reach out to the people of Mareave, drawing on the presence of the [[Sannite]] sept among their numbers, and looking for opportunities to convince the orcs to join the Imperial cause.

	The Brine Turtles - the army of [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] orcs who fought against them last season - are still present. They are supported by the garrison of the ''Palace of Chains'' - the [[fortification]] that protects the Grendel city of [[Mareave#Beoraidh\|Beoraidh]]. After having been beaten back quite effectively by Imperial forces last season, they have received reinforcements. The Bone Nautilus and the Hamsin fight alongside the Brine Turtles, with the red-sailed [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|ships]] of the Samal providing valuable naval support. The Grendel have their own enchantments; the Bone Nautilus fights with supernatural discipline that allows both the soldiers and the mercenary warriors that fight with them to enact extraordinary tactical manoeuvres on the battlefield.		The Brine Turtles - the army of [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] orcs who fought against them last season - are still present. They are supported by the garrison of the ''Palace of Chains'' - the [[fortification]] that protects the Grendel city of [[Mareave#Beoraidh\|Beoraidh]]. After having been beaten back quite effectively by Imperial forces last season, they have received reinforcements. The Bone Nautilus and the Hamsin fight alongside the Brine Turtles, with the red-sailed [[navy\|ships]] of the Samal providing valuable naval support. The Grendel have their own enchantments; the Bone Nautilus fights with supernatural discipline that allows both the soldiers and the mercenary warriors that fight with them to enact extraordinary tactical manoeuvres on the battlefield.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Sentinels and Sword scholars, take up your arms, we are joining the assault on the Grendel. Push into Siskarn, then. You may even see the villas of Fleisardh. Make a balanced advance, the Grendel will not dictate this war. Make me proud.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Sentinels and Sword scholars, take up your arms, we are joining the assault on the Grendel. Push into Siskarn, then. You may even see the villas of Fleisardh. Make a balanced advance, the Grendel will not dictate this war. Make me proud.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost, General of the Golden Axe"> Golden Axe, I return for another year. Varushka wishes me to carry on leading once more. Heroes of Anvil have helped once more, to aid us in bringing Mareave to its knees. Along with the Crimson Slachta we move to Fundindelve in Northern Cliserra, here lies a Mithril mine, the source of this slavers power, who calls themselves a salt lord. Now let us like this land seize this mine and topple this salt lords power. Let Mareave be taken with Overwhelming force, and bring it into our Empire.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost, General of the Golden Axe"> Golden Axe, I return for another year. Varushka wishes me to carry on leading once more. Heroes of Anvil have helped once more, to aid us in bringing Mareave to its knees. Along with the Crimson Slachta we move to Fundindelve in Northern Cliserra, here lies a Mithril mine, the source of this slavers power, who calls themselves a salt lord. Now let us like this land seize this mine and topple this salt lords power. Let Mareave be taken with Overwhelming force, and bring it into our Empire.</quote></div>

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

2026-01-15T15:06:02Z

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

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	If they are interested, that is.		If they are interested, that is.
	==Game Information: Mareave==		==Game Information: Mareave==
	Imperial forces have captured the region of Clisearn and are two-fifths of the way toward capturing Fleisardh. While three regions are not under the control of the Empire, the territory is now Imperial - it can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assigned]] to an Imperial nation by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. Likewise, the Fundindelve - a mithril Bourse Seat - has been captured by Imperial forces. It can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Allocation\|allocated]] either Imperial or National by the Senate, and if it is allocated during the Spring Equinox will be available for appointment at the Summer Solstice for a very short-term appointment before it enters the usual cycle of mithril seats (appointment during the Autumn Equinox).		Imperial forces have captured the region of Clisearn and are two-fifths of the way toward capturing Fleisardh. While three regions are not under the control of the Empire, the territory is now Imperial - it can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assigned]] to an Imperial nation by the [[Senate]]. Likewise, the Fundindelve - a mithril Bourse Seat - has been captured by Imperial forces. It can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Allocation\|allocated]] either Imperial or National by the Senate, and if it is allocated during the Spring Equinox will be available for appointment at the Summer Solstice for a very short-term appointment before it enters the usual cycle of mithril seats (appointment during the Autumn Equinox).

	To the surprise of many there is no actual [[mithril]] at the Fundindelve; according to captured miners the entire season's supply was stolen by the ''Gaineamh Tine'', a group of mercenaries paid to protect the mine. Instead, they engaged in a complex heist that saw them escaping into the mountains to the south-east with more than twenty wains of mithril. The invading Imperial armies meant that the defenders had a great deal more on their mind than pursuing the mercenaries and their captain [[Between_stone_and_salt#Objective:_Treat_with_Maistir_Oiche\|Maistir Oiche]], but by all accounts the Grendel were ''quite put out'' about the theft.		To the surprise of many there is no actual [[mithril]] at the Fundindelve; according to captured miners the entire season's supply was stolen by the ''Gaineamh Tine'', a group of mercenaries paid to protect the mine. Instead, they engaged in a complex heist that saw them escaping into the mountains to the south-east with more than twenty wains of mithril. The invading Imperial armies meant that the defenders had a great deal more on their mind than pursuing the mercenaries and their captain [[Between_stone_and_salt#Objective:_Treat_with_Maistir_Oiche\|Maistir Oiche]], but by all accounts the Grendel were ''quite put out'' about the theft.

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

2026-01-15T12:23:10Z

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

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	Ehsan's sibling indicates that the intention of the orcs of Beoraidh is to send negotiators to Anvil - but there are two further pieces of information that they have been charged to deliver as an offering of good faith. First of all, Ehsan has issued an edict freeing the handful of slaves he still possesses in Beoraidh and Sinfoyard, even those who toil in the salt mines. There is paid work for any who want it, but those who don't will be free to go where they wish. This has apparently been a growing problem for some time. It began with Imperial raids on [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Sack_of_Dubhtraig\|Dubhtraig]] and [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Mission\|Beoraidh]], but it has grown much worse since the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] [[Mosaic\|sacked Chalonsio]] and [[Burning\|burned Rachensgrab]]. Slaves have been increasingly hard to procure and prices have spiralled as a result. While a few salt lords have clung to old practices, the smart ones, like Ehsan, have switched to employing folk to do the work. Ehsan is completely sanguine about this fact, they and their fellow salt lords don't see this as a moral issue, just a simple matter of profit and loss.		Ehsan's sibling indicates that the intention of the orcs of Beoraidh is to send negotiators to Anvil - but there are two further pieces of information that they have been charged to deliver as an offering of good faith. First of all, Ehsan has issued an edict freeing the handful of slaves he still possesses in Beoraidh and Sinfoyard, even those who toil in the salt mines. There is paid work for any who want it, but those who don't will be free to go where they wish. This has apparently been a growing problem for some time. It began with Imperial raids on [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Sack_of_Dubhtraig\|Dubhtraig]] and [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Mission\|Beoraidh]], but it has grown much worse since the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] [[Mosaic\|sacked Chalonsio]] and [[Burning\|burned Rachensgrab]]. Slaves have been increasingly hard to procure and prices have spiralled as a result. While a few salt lords have clung to old practices, the smart ones, like Ehsan, have switched to employing folk to do the work. Ehsan is completely sanguine about this fact, they and their fellow salt lords don't see this as a moral issue, just a simple matter of profit and loss.

	The second thing is an offer - or rather the gift of a piece of intelligence. The Brine Turtles will not willingly surrender to the Empire, says Ehsan's emissary. Their ancestors urge them to fight, to protect their lands, and to maintain their ancient traditions. Regardless of what the Empire chooses to do, Ehsan has instructed his negotiators to betray the orcs of Fleisardh, providing a way for the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] to neutralise their warriors in a manner that is both elegant and comparatively bloodless, and will allow them to continue their invasion of Attar and the Broken Shore...		The second thing is an offer - or rather the gift of a piece of intelligence. The Brine Turtles will not willingly surrender to the Empire, says Ehsan's emissary. Their ancestors urge them to fight, to protect their lands, and to maintain their ancient traditions. Regardless of what the Empire chooses to do, Ehsan has instructed his negotiators to betray the orcs of Fleisardh, providing a way for the [[Military Council]] to neutralise their warriors in a manner that is both elegant and comparatively bloodless, and will allow them to continue their invasion of Attar and the Broken Shore...

	If they are interested, that is.		If they are interested, that is.

Twiggy at 19:24, 3 September 2025

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	*'''Scrying by the army's mages gathers information on neighbouring territories. This will be presented to the army general at the next summit and then published by the civil service afterwards.'''		*'''Scrying by the army's mages gathers information on neighbouring territories. This will be presented to the army general at the next summit and then published by the civil service afterwards.'''
	*'''Casualties inflicted by this army are decreased by a fifth.'''		*'''Casualties inflicted by this army are decreased by a fifth.'''
	With the help of the eternal [[Kimus]] the Citadel Guard can scry the neighbouring territories to the south and east of Mareave this coming season. They will gain rudimentary information on each of these areas, the more help that Kimus can offer, the more territories can be ~~scryed~~.		With the help of the eternal [[Kimus]] the Citadel Guard can scry the neighbouring territories to the south and east of Mareave this coming season. They will gain rudimentary information on each of these areas, the more help that Kimus can offer, the more territories can be scried.

	It is possible for the Citadel Guard to conduct their scrying while attacking ''or'' defending, if the general wishes to go on the offensive during this time, they must make sure that is explicit in their orders otherwise the army will adopt a defensive strategy.</box>		It is possible for the Citadel Guard to conduct their scrying while attacking ''or'' defending, if the general wishes to go on the offensive during this time, they must make sure that is explicit in their orders otherwise the army will adopt a defensive strategy.</box>

Thespaceinvader at 17:51, 16 April 2025

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	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Sentinels and Sword scholars, take up your arms, we are joining the assault on the Grendel. Push into Siskarn, then. You may even see the villas of Fleisardh. Make a balanced advance, the Grendel will not dictate this war. Make me proud.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach, General of the Citadel Guard">Sentinels and Sword scholars, take up your arms, we are joining the assault on the Grendel. Push into Siskarn, then. You may even see the villas of Fleisardh. Make a balanced advance, the Grendel will not dictate this war. Make me proud.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost, General of the Golden Axe"> Golden Axe, I return for another year. Varushka wishes me to carry on leading once more. Heroes of Anvil have helped once more, to aid us in bringing Mareave to its knees. Along with the Crimson Slachta we move to Fundindelve in Northern Cliserra, here lies a Mithril mine, the source of this slavers power, who calls themselves a salt lord. Now let us like this land seize this mine and topple this salt lords power. Let Mareave be taken with Overwhelming force, and bring it into our Empire.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost, General of the Golden Axe"> Golden Axe, I return for another year. Varushka wishes me to carry on leading once more. Heroes of Anvil have helped once more, to aid us in bringing Mareave to its knees. Along with the Crimson Slachta we move to Fundindelve in Northern Cliserra, here lies a Mithril mine, the source of this slavers power, who calls themselves a salt lord. Now let us like this land seize this mine and topple this salt lords power. Let Mareave be taken with Overwhelming force, and bring it into our Empire.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Melkior of Balthazar’s Vineyard, General of the Seventh Wave">Heroes of the Seventh Wave, the time has come to press our advantage in Mareave. Seize the Aerie, and from there press out into Fundindelve. Every step we take draws the eyes of ~~the~~ the Grendel from Mareave. Ambition inspires! Scouts and spire of the wave, use your networks to pass this missive to the Retinue of Salt Lord Ehsan: "There is ever a seat at my negotiation table. I cordially invite you to a comfortable parley at a time of your choosing. Approach with a plain purple banner and I will know you and your retinue approach for business. I look forward to making your acquaintance, Salt Lord Ehsan. Yours in Virtue, General Melkior of the Seventh Wave</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Melkior of Balthazar’s Vineyard, General of the Seventh Wave">Heroes of the Seventh Wave, the time has come to press our advantage in Mareave. Seize the Aerie, and from there press out into Fundindelve. Every step we take draws the eyes of the Grendel from Mareave. Ambition inspires! Scouts and spire of the wave, use your networks to pass this missive to the Retinue of Salt Lord Ehsan: "There is ever a seat at my negotiation table. I cordially invite you to a comfortable parley at a time of your choosing. Approach with a plain purple banner and I will know you and your retinue approach for business. I look forward to making your acquaintance, Salt Lord Ehsan. Yours in Virtue, General Melkior of the Seventh Wave</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Natalia 'The Falcon' Barossa, General of the Towerjacks">Soldiers of the Towerjacks, we push to show the Grendel that while they may hit our south coast but we can also reach their homelands. Express our disappointment that they are not here to meet us. Draw from the clarity of the master strategist. Use our wisdom to conquer the territory steel guard our bodies. Virtue guard our souls.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Natalia 'The Falcon' Barossa, General of the Towerjacks">Soldiers of the Towerjacks, we push to show the Grendel that while they may hit our south coast but we can also reach their homelands. Express our disappointment that they are not here to meet us. Draw from the clarity of the master strategist. Use our wisdom to conquer the territory steel guard our bodies. Virtue guard our souls.</quote></div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Skywise Rykana, General of the Winter Sun">Hello you OK, Sand Viper IKK here. Soldiers of the Winter Sun, This season we stay in Mareave. We will break the chains that hold my Sibling Sannites and gather them up into the tender embrace that is the Empire. Then we will join with the other armies of the Empire to take Mareave for the Empire.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Skywise Rykana, General of the Winter Sun">Hello you OK, Sand Viper IKK here. Soldiers of the Winter Sun, This season we stay in Mareave. We will break the chains that hold my Sibling Sannites and gather them up into the tender embrace that is the Empire. Then we will join with the other armies of the Empire to take Mareave for the Empire.</quote></div>

Matt: /* Objective: Engage with Catella Cerularios */

2024-06-10T17:15:32Z

Objective: Engage with Catella Cerularios

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	* '''Killing Catella and her retinue will prevent the Bone Nautilus employing any reavers for the next year'''		* '''Killing Catella and her retinue will prevent the Bone Nautilus employing any reavers for the next year'''
	* '''Alternatively, gifting Catella with ''Glistering'' could enable future religious opportunities within Asavea'''		* '''Alternatively, gifting Catella with ''Glistering'' could enable future religious opportunities within Asavea'''
	Catella Cerularios is an Asavean mercenary captain, ostensibly a devotee of the Black Bull. The warlord is, unusually a blood relative of a distinguished Plenum family, well-connected and influential back home, but ~~an individual who has~~ taken a different path in life, choosing to form a mercenary company and travel the world in search of fame and fortune.		Catella Cerularios is an Asavean mercenary captain, ostensibly a devotee of the Black Bull. The warlord is, unusually, a blood relative of a distinguished Plenum family. They are well-connected and influential back home, but have taken a different path in life, choosing to form a mercenary company and travel the world in search of fame and fortune.

	As a sell-sword in service to the Grendel, Catella supported their assault upon the shores of Madruga. They were present during the sack of Siroc a season ago, though they took no part in the firing of the city. Currently under contract to the Bone Nautilus' general, her company provide the [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|mercenary army]] with the skills and experience [[Army_qualities#Foraging\|to loot a region when called on]]. The Empire have a chance to take revenge against the Asaveans, and in doing so eliminate a potentially useful military resource for the Grendel. Killing Catella Cerularios will deny the Bone Nautilus the ability to use the foraging quality for the next year.		As a sell-sword in service to the Grendel, Catella supported their assault upon the shores of Madruga. They were present during the sack of Siroc a season ago, though they took no part in the firing of the city. Currently under contract to the Bone Nautilus' general, her company provide the [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|mercenary army]] with the skills and experience [[Army_qualities#Foraging\|to loot a region when called on]]. The Empire have a chance to take revenge against the Asaveans, and in doing so eliminate a potentially useful military resource for the Grendel. Killing Catella Cerularios will deny the Bone Nautilus the ability to use the foraging quality for the next year.

Dre at 12:25, 10 June 2024

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	*'''Scrying by the army's mages gathers information on neighbouring territories. This will be presented to the army general at the next summit and then published by the civil service afterwards.'''		*'''Scrying by the army's mages gathers information on neighbouring territories. This will be presented to the army general at the next summit and then published by the civil service afterwards.'''
	*'''Casualties inflicted by this army are decreased by a fifth.'''		*'''Casualties inflicted by this army are decreased by a fifth.'''
	With the help of the eternal [[Kimus]] the Citadel Guard can scry the neighbouring territories to the south and east of ~~Maraeve~~ this coming season. They will gain rudimentary information on each of these areas, the more help that Kimus can offer, the more territories can be scryed.		With the help of the eternal [[Kimus]] the Citadel Guard can scry the neighbouring territories to the south and east of Mareave this coming season. They will gain rudimentary information on each of these areas, the more help that Kimus can offer, the more territories can be scryed.

	It is possible for the Citadel Guard to conduct their scrying while attacking ''or'' defending, if the general wishes to go on the offensive during this time, they must make sure that is explicit in their orders otherwise the army will adopt a defensive strategy.</box>		It is possible for the Citadel Guard to conduct their scrying while attacking ''or'' defending, if the general wishes to go on the offensive during this time, they must make sure that is explicit in their orders otherwise the army will adopt a defensive strategy.</box>

Hailmur: /* Pots and Shells (Battle) */

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 ==Pots and Shells (Battle)==
-* '''TBC'''
+The politics of Mareave continue to twist and turn in unprecedented ways. The invasion of the territory has evidently rattled the leadership of the territory and placed many of the people living there in a surprising situation. The shifting alliances, potential for uprisings and nefarious deals has made it hard for the prognosticators to understand exactly what could happen from season to season.
-Using information provided by Salt Lord Ehsan's emissaries, there is an opportunity to attack the Brine Turtles, and potentially neutralise the army and the sept of the same name.
 ==What Lies Hidden (Conjunction)==

Hailmur: /* Coursing (Feroz) */

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Coursing (Feroz)

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	Using information provided by Salt Lord Ehsan's emissaries, there is an opportunity to attack the Brine Turtles, and potentially neutralise the army and the sept of the same name.		Using information provided by Salt Lord Ehsan's emissaries, there is an opportunity to attack the Brine Turtles, and potentially neutralise the army and the sept of the same name.

	==~~Coursing~~ (~~Feroz~~)==		==What Lies Hidden (Conjunction)==
	* '''A ~~suspicious Faraden agent has been travelling through the Brass Coast towards Feroz for unknown reasons'''~~		* '''A force of Grendel mercenaries are attempting to flee Eoradal'''
	* '''Imperials should intercept this individual and investigate before they reach the safety of Grendel ~~lines~~'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter		* '''''Vitore van Temeschwar'' is responsible for preventing the Grendel from fleeing'''
	* '''~~The~~ ''~~Champion of Wisdom~~'' is responsible for preventing ~~this possible threat to~~ the ~~Empire and discovering~~ the ~~truth~~		Just a week before the Spring Equinox there was a small commotion at the [[regio#Imperial regio\|Imperial regio]]. The ''Curator'', a brash herald of [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]], arrived with a message for '''Vitore Van Temeschwar''', [[Watcher of Ratibor's Torch]]. The Curator tells a tale of a group of Grendel who took a contract to journey into the mountains of [[Skoura]] six years ago to steal something extremely valuable. These mercenaries managed to claim this item and fled back to Mareave only to find their employer dead; another victim of Grendel politics. This treasure that they had claimed was too dangerous to try to sell at that point and worth too much to risk carrying around, so mercenaries agreed to form a tontine. They buried the item and made an agreement that it would remain buried in the Grendel lands of [[Mareave#Eoradal\|Eoradal]] until the last of them were alive.
	~~For~~ the ~~past week Freeborn militia in~~ [[~~Segura~~]] ~~have been tracking a suspicious individual dressed in Faraden garb~~. ~~Having entered Yellow Chase~~, ~~presumably from across~~ the ~~hills in Faraden~~, they ~~were clearly avoiding attention~~ and ~~fled when encountered by citizens~~. ~~While eluding~~ the ~~eyes~~ of the ~~Imperial authority they seem to be heading southeast towards the border~~ of ~~Feroz~~.

	~~While nobody has managed to talk to this person or ascertain why they are acting~~ the ~~way they are~~, ~~it seems likely that they are trying to reach~~ the ~~Grendel~~. ~~Whatever their purpose~~, it ~~is unlikely to be good for the Empire. It therefore falls to the~~ [[~~Champion of Wisdom~~]], '''~~Valens Leos~~''', to ~~ensure that any potential threat does not come to pass~~ and ~~uncover any relevant information~~. As this ~~individual may have crossed the border into Feroz proper by the time of the conjunction~~ it is ~~likely that Grendel patrols will be operating in~~ the ~~area; needless to say, it is imperative to ensure that this individual does not get the opportunity~~ to ~~meet with~~ the Grendel.		Then the Empire claimed Eoradal, and the agreement was broken. So, as the Curator tells it, this group of mercenaries dug up their treasure and are intent on fleeing west into [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]] and then onto a ship in Beoraidh. The Curator challenges '''Vitore Van Temeschwar''' to prove themselves as worthy of maintaining Ratibor's torch and stop the rats from fleeing their sinking ship. As this represents a direct request from a herald it is the responsibility of '''Vitore Van Temeschwar''' to stop the Grendel mercenaries from fleeing Eoradal.