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Twiggy at 15:26, 19 March 2026

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	The '''Kyrinian Spring''' is fed by the meltwaters of the high peaks and the ice fields that lay across their backs. The water bubbles to the surface from the roots of the mountains, and runs cold and fast, yet those residents here have long held that the icy air has more than a touch of the Winter realm about it, not only does it chill the body, but it claws and drains the mind as well. Perhaps these stories hold some grain of truth, and the Winter realm is somehow closer here? If correct, it does provide a reason why a spontaneous regio might appear in the area as the region has become plagued by animated husks. Unlike the regio at Lutum Descent, the magical energies here are much more stable. It will take more than a simple disruption to stop the Winter spirits drawing power here.		The '''Kyrinian Spring''' is fed by the meltwaters of the high peaks and the ice fields that lay across their backs. The water bubbles to the surface from the roots of the mountains, and runs cold and fast, yet those residents here have long held that the icy air has more than a touch of the Winter realm about it, not only does it chill the body, but it claws and drains the mind as well. Perhaps these stories hold some grain of truth, and the Winter realm is somehow closer here? If correct, it does provide a reason why a spontaneous regio might appear in the area as the region has become plagued by animated husks. Unlike the regio at Lutum Descent, the magical energies here are much more stable. It will take more than a simple disruption to stop the Winter spirits drawing power here.

	A Varushkan cabal with the Iron Helms have made a quick study of the area around the regio at the Kyrinian Spring. They believe that the most effective way to deal with it would be to ward it using [[Hold_Back_Frozen_Hunger\|Hold Back Frozen Hunger]]. The same energies that empower the husks could be subverted to power the ward, meaning it would last significantly longer than normal - long enough to limit the flow of Winter magic into the region, and prevent the spirits from raising new husks in the area. Barring exit from the regio for even a short length of time would result in the spirits finding other sources of power to sustain themselves.. and the nearest regio are ''much'' closer to the Druj's armies than they are to the Imperial armies. One of the cabalists points out that as with the Lutum Descent, the [[Wind of Mundane Silence]] would also close the regio, with the same effect, but again the power involved is such that it would be wasteful to employ it where a less potent ritual would suffice.		A Varushkan cabal with the Iron Helms have made a quick study of the area around the regio at the Kyrinian Spring. They believe that the most effective way to deal with it would be to ward it using [[Hold_Back_Frozen_Hunger\|Hold Back Frozen Hunger]]. The same energies that empower the husks could be subverted to power the ward, meaning it would last significantly longer than normal - long enough to limit the flow of Winter magic into the region, and prevent the spirits from raising new husks in the area. Barring exit from the regio for even a short length of time would result in the spirits finding other sources of power to sustain themselves... and the nearest regio are ''much'' closer to the Druj's armies than they are to the Imperial armies. One of the cabalists points out that as with the Lutum Descent, the [[Wind of Mundane Silence]] would also close the regio, with the same effect, but again the power involved is such that it would be wasteful to employ it where a less potent ritual would suffice.

	'''Success and Failure:''' Successfully disrupting the Kyrinian Spring regio with a ward will slightly reduce the number of spirits able to threaten the Imperial armies, but will also mean that those spirits are driven to create husks near the Druj. Estimates suggest that as many as 250 casualties would be inflicted on the Druj armies in the coming season (coincidentally meaning they would not be able to benefit from resupply even if there were no opposing armies present). The skirmish will be complicated by the need to place warding runes or sigils around the entire regio before the ritual can be performed, meaning the heroes undertaking it will likely need to hold the regio for a time.		'''Success and Failure:''' Successfully disrupting the Kyrinian Spring regio with a ward will slightly reduce the number of spirits able to threaten the Imperial armies, but will also mean that those spirits are driven to create husks near the Druj. Estimates suggest that as many as 250 casualties would be inflicted on the Druj armies in the coming season (coincidentally meaning they would not be able to benefit from resupply even if there were no opposing armies present). The skirmish will be complicated by the need to place warding runes or sigils around the entire regio before the ritual can be performed, meaning the heroes undertaking it will likely need to hold the regio for a time.

Twiggy at 00:17, 13 January 2026

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	However, the Net of the Heavens teaches that the wise philosopher seeks the perfect moment to act, the point when all things are aligned. To convince people to swell the ranks of the Citadel Guard, the Assembly must convince them that ''now'' is that moment. They will only do so if they believe that the Citadel Guard intends to lead the Imperial forces to regain all of Zenith. If the Citadel Guard remain on campaign here until Zenith is retaken and no more land in the territory is under the control of the Druj, then the new recruits will gladly serve.		However, the Net of the Heavens teaches that the wise philosopher seeks the perfect moment to act, the point when all things are aligned. To convince people to swell the ranks of the Citadel Guard, the Assembly must convince them that ''now'' is that moment. They will only do so if they believe that the Citadel Guard intends to lead the Imperial forces to regain all of Zenith. If the Citadel Guard remain on campaign here until Zenith is retaken and no more land in the territory is under the control of the Druj, then the new recruits will gladly serve.

	If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will ~~realize~~ that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.		If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will realise that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.
	{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}
	{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}

Dre at 09:40, 21 March 2025

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	If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will realize that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.		If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will realize that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.
	{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=383YE Winter ~~Equinox~~}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}
	{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=383YE Winter ~~Equinox~~}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=383YE Winter Solstice}}
	==A Contest of Spirits==		==A Contest of Spirits==
	* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''		* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''

Novemberalice at 09:40, 19 April 2023

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Armoured Cohort.jpg\|width=500\|caption=Highguard fights shoulder to shoulder with Urizen in Zenith, but also pledges to fight alongside Dawn in the Barrens.... although perhaps with a slightly different implications!\|align=left}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Armoured Cohort.jpg\|width=500\|caption=Highguard fights shoulder to shoulder with Urizen in Zenith, but also pledges to fight alongside Dawn in the Barrens.... although perhaps with a slightly different implications!\|align=left}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfp99KImrn0}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Highguard]] has stood shoulder to shoulder with [[Urizen]], their soldiers bleeding to defend their neighbours from the [[Druj]] invasions of [[Zenith]] and [[Morrow]]. Now the moment has come to reclaim what was lost and three Highborn armies, united in Virtue and purpose, have returned to Zenith to drive the invaders out. Heedless of the dangers, the generals have ordered their armies [[Three_soldiers#Crusade\|to demonstrate the righteous virtue]] of the Empire and attack with unwavering [[Courage]]. At the same time, the Highborn national assembly has also become the only nation to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_20\|pick up the gauntlet]] thrown down by the [[Dawn]] Assembly, declaring ''the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen'' - a race for conquest in [[the Barrens]]. Finally, there is the matter of the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] that have been fighting alongside the armies of Urizen, and of [[Varushka]] - they are no longer bound and show little interest in leaving the [[Carnival_of_rust\|banquet of slaughter]] laid out before them in the foothills of [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]].		[[Highguard]] has stood shoulder to shoulder with [[Urizen]], their soldiers bleeding to defend their neighbours from the [[Druj]] invasions of [[Zenith]] and [[Morrow]]. Now the moment has come to reclaim what was lost and three Highborn armies, united in Virtue and purpose, have returned to Zenith to drive the invaders out. Heedless of the dangers, the generals have ordered their armies [[Three_soldiers#Crusade\|to demonstrate the righteous virtue]] of the Empire and attack with unwavering [[Courage]]. At the same time, the Highborn national assembly has also become the only nation to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_20\|pick up the gauntlet]] thrown down by the [[Dawn]] Assembly, declaring ''the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen'' - a race for conquest in [[the Barrens]]. Finally, there is the matter of the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] that have been fighting alongside the armies of Urizen, and of [[Varushka]] - they are no longer bound and show little interest in leaving the [[Carnival_of_rust\|banquet of slaughter]] laid out before them in the foothills of [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]].

Matt at 01:18, 8 June 2022

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	{{Mandate\|assembly=Highguard\|mandate=It is our manifest destiny to conquer the Barrens and bring the Way to all beings in creation. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Highborn citizen who can fight to compete in the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen and to bring to the Virtuous.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Highguard\|mandate=It is our manifest destiny to conquer the Barrens and bring the Way to all beings in creation. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Highborn citizen who can fight to compete in the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen and to bring to the Virtuous.}}

	If the mandate is ~~enactedthen~~ Highborn will strain every sinew to conquer the Barrens. Every Highborn military unit will receive the ''"Greatest Cathleon"'' effect, which adds a four rank bonus to their fighting strength while supporting a Highborn army campaigning in the Barrens. Any Highborn unit that does not support an army fighting in the Barrens will receive the ''"Vice is Contagious"'' effect, a two rank penalty that reflects the impact of their lack of Ambition to win this contest, their failure of Courage to commit to the cause and their lack of Loyalty for their nation's goals.		If the mandate is enacted then Highborn will strain every sinew to conquer the Barrens. Every Highborn military unit will receive the ''"Greatest Cathleon"'' effect, which adds a four rank bonus to their fighting strength while supporting a Highborn army campaigning in the Barrens. Any Highborn unit that does not support an army fighting in the Barrens will receive the ''"Vice is Contagious"'' effect, a two rank penalty that reflects the impact of their lack of Ambition to win this contest, their failure of Courage to commit to the cause and their lack of Loyalty for their nation's goals.

	Because of the strong bonds forged between the assemblies of Dawn and Highguard, the Dawnish have also taken an interest in the words of Tabris, Son of Armisael, as well as those of Tobias Field. Both citizens have invoked something truly glorious - a contest between these two nations. The imagination of the Dawnish troubadours is fired up by such a thing, not just the thought of conquering the Barrens, but of competing with the Highborn to do so. The two nations have grown closer in recent years with a shared appreciation of faith and Virtue - who better to push the Dawnish to complete this most ancient quest?		Because of the strong bonds forged between the assemblies of Dawn and Highguard, the Dawnish have also taken an interest in the words of Tabris, Son of Armisael, as well as those of Tobias Field. Both citizens have invoked something truly glorious - a contest between these two nations. The imagination of the Dawnish troubadours is fired up by such a thing, not just the thought of conquering the Barrens, but of competing with the Highborn to do so. The two nations have grown closer in recent years with a shared appreciation of faith and Virtue - who better to push the Dawnish to complete this most ancient quest?
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	{{Mandate\|assembly=Dawn\|mandate=To conquer the Barrens would bring glory that will never be forgotten in our lifetime, to beat the Highborn to the prize would be a tale so glorious it will echo down the Labyrinth for generations. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to embrace the greatest opportunity for glory they will ever have.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Dawn\|mandate=To conquer the Barrens would bring glory that will never be forgotten in our lifetime, to beat the Highborn to the prize would be a tale so glorious it will echo down the Labyrinth for generations. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to embrace the greatest opportunity for glory they will ever have.}}

	If this mandate is ~~enactedby~~ the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.		If this mandate is enacted by the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.
	~~{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}~~

	By contrast, Elagabala has proposed that the General Assembly consider the following mandate:		By contrast, Elagabala has proposed that the General Assembly consider the following mandate:
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	If this mandate is enacted the faithful will spread the message to all the Courageous souls fighting in Zenith. Any army that withdraws from Zenith to fight elsewhere in the coming season will suffer a 20% penalty to casualties inflicted and territory conquered or defended. The penalty reflects the loss of morale that will result from abandoning the Virtuous cause demonstrated by the Highborn armies and endorsed by the Imperial Synod. A mandate with this kind of wide-ranging impact across nations is only possible in the General Assembly.		If this mandate is enacted the faithful will spread the message to all the Courageous souls fighting in Zenith. Any army that withdraws from Zenith to fight elsewhere in the coming season will suffer a 20% penalty to casualties inflicted and territory conquered or defended. The penalty reflects the loss of morale that will result from abandoning the Virtuous cause demonstrated by the Highborn armies and endorsed by the Imperial Synod. A mandate with this kind of wide-ranging impact across nations is only possible in the General Assembly.
			{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}
	==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==		==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==
	* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''		* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''

Matt: /* A Contest of Spirits */

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A Contest of Spirits

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	{{Mandate\|assembly=Highguard\|mandate=It is our manifest destiny to conquer the Barrens and bring the Way to all beings in creation. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Highborn citizen who can fight to compete in the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen and to bring to the Virtuous.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Highguard\|mandate=It is our manifest destiny to conquer the Barrens and bring the Way to all beings in creation. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Highborn citizen who can fight to compete in the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen and to bring to the Virtuous.}}

	If the mandate is ~~passed then~~ Highborn will strain every sinew to conquer the Barrens. Every Highborn military unit will receive the ''"Greatest Cathleon"'' effect, which adds a four rank bonus to their fighting strength while supporting a Highborn army campaigning in the Barrens. Any Highborn unit that does not support an army fighting in the Barrens will receive the ''"Vice is Contagious"'' effect, a two rank penalty that reflects the impact of their lack of Ambition to win this contest, their failure of Courage to commit to the cause and their lack of Loyalty for their nation's goals.		If the mandate is enactedthen Highborn will strain every sinew to conquer the Barrens. Every Highborn military unit will receive the ''"Greatest Cathleon"'' effect, which adds a four rank bonus to their fighting strength while supporting a Highborn army campaigning in the Barrens. Any Highborn unit that does not support an army fighting in the Barrens will receive the ''"Vice is Contagious"'' effect, a two rank penalty that reflects the impact of their lack of Ambition to win this contest, their failure of Courage to commit to the cause and their lack of Loyalty for their nation's goals.

	Because of the strong bonds forged between the assemblies of Dawn and Highguard, the Dawnish have also taken an interest in the words of Tabris, Son of Armisael, as well as those of Tobias Field. Both citizens have invoked something truly glorious - a contest between these two nations. The imagination of the Dawnish troubadours is fired up by such a thing, not just the thought of conquering the Barrens, but of competing with the Highborn to do so. The two nations have grown closer in recent years with a shared appreciation of faith and Virtue - who better to push the Dawnish to complete this most ancient quest?		Because of the strong bonds forged between the assemblies of Dawn and Highguard, the Dawnish have also taken an interest in the words of Tabris, Son of Armisael, as well as those of Tobias Field. Both citizens have invoked something truly glorious - a contest between these two nations. The imagination of the Dawnish troubadours is fired up by such a thing, not just the thought of conquering the Barrens, but of competing with the Highborn to do so. The two nations have grown closer in recent years with a shared appreciation of faith and Virtue - who better to push the Dawnish to complete this most ancient quest?
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	{{Mandate\|assembly=Dawn\|mandate=To conquer the Barrens would bring glory that will never be forgotten in our lifetime, to beat the Highborn to the prize would be a tale so glorious it will echo down the Labyrinth for generations. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to embrace the greatest opportunity for glory they will ever have.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Dawn\|mandate=To conquer the Barrens would bring glory that will never be forgotten in our lifetime, to beat the Highborn to the prize would be a tale so glorious it will echo down the Labyrinth for generations. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to embrace the greatest opportunity for glory they will ever have.}}

	If this mandate is ~~endorsed by~~ the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.		If this mandate is enactedby the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.
	{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}		{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}

			By contrast, Elagabala has proposed that the General Assembly consider the following mandate:

			{{Mandate\|mandate=The Courageous face unwelcome truths as boldly as a barbarian charge; Zenith needs the power of the armies and military units presently there to effectively establish a beachhead. We send {Named Priest} with 75 Liao to encourage those in Zenith to keep up the virtuous crusade begun by the Highborn and show that when strength is brought against weakness, victory is ours.\|assembly=General Assembly}}

			If this mandate is enacted the faithful will spread the message to all the Courageous souls fighting in Zenith. Any army that withdraws from Zenith to fight elsewhere in the coming season will suffer a 20% penalty to casualties inflicted and territory conquered or defended. The penalty reflects the loss of morale that will result from abandoning the Virtuous cause demonstrated by the Highborn armies and endorsed by the Imperial Synod. A mandate with this kind of wide-ranging impact across nations is only possible in the General Assembly.

	==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==		==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==
	* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''		* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''

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	If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will realize that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.		If the Citadel Guard abandons the fight, if they leave Zenith to fight elsewhere, or if the attack falters and is repulsed, then those Urizeni who joined because the virtuous crusade of the Highguard persuaded them that this was the pivotal moment to act will realize that they were utterly wrong. In that situation, the loss of morale would be devastating; the new troops would abandon their positions and the Citadel Guard would immediately lose a thousand points of effective strength. If that reduction took the remaining army strength below a thousand, then the army would break.
	{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=~~384YE Spring~~ Equinox}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=383YE Winter Equinox}}
	{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=~~384YE Spring~~ Equinox}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=383YE Winter Equinox}}
	==A Contest of Spirits==		==A Contest of Spirits==
	* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''		* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''

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	If this mandate is endorsed by the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.		If this mandate is endorsed by the Dawnish Assembly then every Dawnish army will be able to issue the [[Army_qualities#Indomitable_Glory\|''triumphant charge'' order]] while campaigning in the Barrens next season. If any Dawnish army issues orders to conduct a ''forced march'', a ''triumphant charge'' or attack ''no matter what the cost'', then the option to order a ''triumphant charge'' will be available next season.
	{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|~~[[Let it swing]]~~}}		{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}

	==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==		==Cold Bones (conjunctions)==
	* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''		* '''Freed Winter spirits are beginning a rampage in Zenith, looking to feast on mortal flesh regardless of whether it belongs to human or orc'''

Matt at 11:25, 4 June 2022

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	{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=384YE Spring Equinox}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Dawn\|by=Tobias Field\|statement=The conquest of the Barrens is near, possible and inevitable and we are encouraged by the Imperial Orcs' realisation of this fact. We send Tobias Field with 50 liao to urge every loyal Dawnish to offer succour to any force in the Barrens whose National Assembly accepts the following challenge: that the Nation whose armies take the most regions in the Barrens have the rightful claim to the territory.\|vote=Greater Majority 214- 0\|when=384YE Spring Equinox}}
	{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=384YE Spring Equinox}}		{{SOP\|assembly=Highguard\|by=Tabris, Son of Armisael\|statement=Bloodcrow Udoo and the Imperial Orcs have sounded the call, and Tobias Field of House Orzel and the rest of Dawn will no doubt soon throw down the gauntlet; a race to claim the Barrens from the Druj, and free the slaves held captive there. Highguard stands prepared to answer. Our Unconquered are a match for the soldiers of the Winter Sun, and our Cataphracts will match any Dawnish knight! In the name of the further extermination of the Druj, and in the name of the greater shared understanding between our nations, Highguard accepts Dawn's challenge, let the greatest Cathleon the world has ever seen commence!\|vote=Greater Majority 388 - 0\|when=384YE Spring Equinox}}

	==A Contest of Spirits==		==A Contest of Spirits==
	* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''		* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn and Highguard can respond to the Highborn announcement that they will take part in the conquest of the Barrens'''

Matt at 11:25, 4 June 2022

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	The core of this new assault has been the three Highborn armies fighting side by side, and united in virtue and purpose. Each of the three generals have ordered their soldiers to unleash a crusading storm against the Druj this season. This [[Three_soldiers#Crusade\|new tactic]], draws on the commitment to Virtue that forms the bedrock of Highborn life - exemplified by the [[Three_soldiers\|three extraordinary statues]] that guard the passes between Morrow and Zenith. These statues were created to commemorate the sacrifice of those Highborn soldiers who gave their lives fighting to protect Zenith from the Druj. How fitting that the very first virtuous crusade is launched under the gaze of the very statues that inspired it.		The core of this new assault has been the three Highborn armies fighting side by side, and united in virtue and purpose. Each of the three generals have ordered their soldiers to unleash a crusading storm against the Druj this season. This [[Three_soldiers#Crusade\|new tactic]], draws on the commitment to Virtue that forms the bedrock of Highborn life - exemplified by the [[Three_soldiers\|three extraordinary statues]] that guard the passes between Morrow and Zenith. These statues were created to commemorate the sacrifice of those Highborn soldiers who gave their lives fighting to protect Zenith from the Druj. How fitting that the very first virtuous crusade is launched under the gaze of the very statues that inspired it.

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	<quote by="Asenath, General of the Granite Pillar">I am Asenath, daughter of Esther, sister of Ruth and general of the Granite Pillar. I call upon my sisters, brothers and siblings of the First Army of the Highborn to join me in Virtuous Crusade. The Druj bring their foul stench of Miasma, but you march through the Three Watchers alongside the Miracle of Asher. With bells and swords we will Liberate land, people and souls. In Virtue, for Highguard, for Urizen and for Victory!</quote>		<quote by="Asenath, General of the Granite Pillar">I am Asenath, daughter of Esther, sister of Ruth and general of the Granite Pillar. I call upon my sisters, brothers and siblings of the First Army of the Highborn to join me in Virtuous Crusade. The Druj bring their foul stench of Miasma, but you march through the Three Watchers alongside the Miracle of Asher. With bells and swords we will Liberate land, people and souls. In Virtue, for Highguard, for Urizen and for Victory!</quote>