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Twiggy at 14:45, 26 February 2026

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	Looking at the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] ("''anything they can do we can do at least as well''"), and drawing further inspiration from [[Old_ways#The_New_Hall\|Rund's Hall]] in [[Wintermark]] and the [[Varushka\|varushkan]] [[Old_ways#Tender_of_the_Hearth\|hearth tender]], she suggests the Marcher assembly might want to resurrect the long-since-lapsed position of ''Convener of the Assembly''. The actual origin of the title is mired in vicious historical argument, but it's generally believed that the convener began at [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland Fair]] years before the Marches joined the Empire. it was initially an unofficial post held by whoever was prepared to put the work into getting various prominent abbots, monks, and friars to come together to talk about religion, but received official recognition during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]]. It eventually fell out of favour some time during the [[Imperial_history#.28281_YE_-_300_YE.29_The_Second_Interregnum\|Second Interregnum]]. Perhaps it's time to start talking about it again?		Looking at the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] ("''anything they can do we can do at least as well''"), and drawing further inspiration from [[Old_ways#The_New_Hall\|Rund's Hall]] in [[Wintermark]] and the [[Varushka\|varushkan]] [[Old_ways#Tender_of_the_Hearth\|hearth tender]], she suggests the Marcher assembly might want to resurrect the long-since-lapsed position of ''Convener of the Assembly''. The actual origin of the title is mired in vicious historical argument, but it's generally believed that the convener began at [[Upwold#Stockland\|Stockland Fair]] years before the Marches joined the Empire. it was initially an unofficial post held by whoever was prepared to put the work into getting various prominent abbots, monks, and friars to come together to talk about religion, but received official recognition during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]]. It eventually fell out of favour some time during the [[Imperial_history#.28281_YE_-_300_YE.29_The_Second_Interregnum\|Second Interregnum]]. Perhaps it's time to start talking about it again?

	The proposal is not uncontroversial - again this is the Marches. One of the problems that dogged the Convener of the Assembly was accusation of bias - especially when the title was held by someone from [[Upwold]] or [[Mitwold]]. The numerous long-held grudges of the households and market towns of the Marcher heartlands invariably boiled over into claims of ~~favoritism~~ and bitter recrimination. Before matters can become heated, however, the example of [[Bregasland#Sabbey.27s_Mound\|Bill Sabbey]] monastery is brought up, silencing the more quarrelsome monks and friars (at least temporarily). Here is an example of Marcher folk putting aside differences to work for the good of their neighbours, and to grumble and complain about "favouritism" in light of the deaths of monks and Imperial heroes alike is seen as churlish.		The proposal is not uncontroversial - again this is the Marches. One of the problems that dogged the Convener of the Assembly was accusation of bias - especially when the title was held by someone from [[Upwold]] or [[Mitwold]]. The numerous long-held grudges of the households and market towns of the Marcher heartlands invariably boiled over into claims of favouritism and bitter recrimination. Before matters can become heated, however, the example of [[Bregasland#Sabbey.27s_Mound\|Bill Sabbey]] monastery is brought up, silencing the more quarrelsome monks and friars (at least temporarily). Here is an example of Marcher folk putting aside differences to work for the good of their neighbours, and to grumble and complain about "favouritism" in light of the deaths of monks and Imperial heroes alike is seen as churlish.
	===The Fields of Ashbrook===		===The Fields of Ashbrook===
	* '''A monastery dedicated to the history of the Marches could be built in Ashbrook'''		* '''A monastery dedicated to the history of the Marches could be built in Ashbrook'''

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	If they do want to encourage this raid, however, the Marcher assembly will need to determine where exactly to go. There are three obvious possibilities.		If they do want to encourage this raid, however, the Marcher assembly will need to determine where exactly to go. There are three obvious possibilities.
	====Hordalant====		====Hordalant====
	The Quiet Step of the Navarr is currently [[Army_orders#Billet\|billeted]] in Upwold. The soldiers of the army are dispersed across the Marcher territory and while the injured are fed and supported, those who can do so help to work the farms. In exchange they receive bed and board. When they hear talk of raiding the Jotun, they're quick to offer their own suggestions to their hosts. Going straight through Bregasland would be difficult, and would risk losing the element of surprise. If the Marchers are serious about striking at the Jotun, there is a way it could be done. While an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] would struggle to pass through [[Liathaven]], they know from grim experience that smaller groups can often move fast enough to avoid the attentions of vallornspawn and [[orc]] alike. Even with the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Game_Information_:_Hercynia.2C_Therunin.2C_and_Liathaven\|current state of Liathaven]], it should still be possible to pass through [[Liathaven#Liath's Ring\|Liath's Ring]] to [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] and thence to Hordalant. Particularly if one had access to enough marsh boats to get to the border, and ''especially'' if one had Navarr support.		The Quiet Step of the Navarr is currently [[Army_orders#Billet\|billeted]] in Upwold. The soldiers of the army are dispersed across the Marcher territory and while the injured are fed and supported, those who can do so help to work the farms. In exchange they receive bed and board. When they hear talk of raiding the Jotun, they're quick to offer their own suggestions to their hosts. Going straight through Bregasland would be difficult, and would risk losing the element of surprise. If the Marchers are serious about striking at the Jotun, there is a way it could be done. While an [[Army\|army]] would struggle to pass through [[Liathaven]], they know from grim experience that smaller groups can often move fast enough to avoid the attentions of vallornspawn and [[orc]] alike. Even with the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Game_Information_:_Hercynia.2C_Therunin.2C_and_Liathaven\|current state of Liathaven]], it should still be possible to pass through [[Liathaven#Liath's Ring\|Liath's Ring]] to [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] and thence to Hordalant. Particularly if one had access to enough marsh boats to get to the border, and ''especially'' if one had Navarr support.

	'''Game Information:''' The Empire has extensive information about Hordalant, and the raiders would likely be able to pick their target with some precision. The more support they could garner, the further into the territory they would be able to reach. Furthermore, one of the Yegarra leaders - Mathilda Fisher - claims to have been living along with her family in the marshes of Hordalant and this might suggest at least one target that could yield strategic advantage.		'''Game Information:''' The Empire has extensive information about Hordalant, and the raiders would likely be able to pick their target with some precision. The more support they could garner, the further into the territory they would be able to reach. Furthermore, one of the Yegarra leaders - Mathilda Fisher - claims to have been living along with her family in the marshes of Hordalant and this might suggest at least one target that could yield strategic advantage.

Twiggy at 18:58, 8 August 2025

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	One thing that hasn't gone unnoticed is how many judgements the Marcher Assembly have passed that had greater majorities - and how many have had primacy. That speaks of organisation. Of "people taking responsibility, not being in charge" as ''Abbot Matilda'' of Becktunn Monastery might put it. Even the most cynical Marcher priests can't help but approve of what they sometimes term the "''echoes of some proper organisation''".		One thing that hasn't gone unnoticed is how many judgements the Marcher Assembly have passed that had greater majorities - and how many have had primacy. That speaks of organisation. Of "people taking responsibility, not being in charge" as ''Abbot Matilda'' of Becktunn Monastery might put it. Even the most cynical Marcher priests can't help but approve of what they sometimes term the "''echoes of some proper organisation''".

	Furthermore, it's not been lost on the priests of the Marches how significant the mandate enacted by '''Brother Hugh''' during the Summer Solstice has been. it seems like such a small thing to the Empire, maybe, but hearing the General Assembly say "''Neither the practice of shriving nor the belief that humans can be reborn in the bodies of trees or animals are directly contradicted by any part of the Doctrines of the Faith''" has moved many monks and friars to tears. There's no doubt among the pilgrims of the Marches that their representatives in Anvil are ~~plowing~~ a difficult furrow straight.		Furthermore, it's not been lost on the priests of the Marches how significant the mandate enacted by '''Brother Hugh''' during the Summer Solstice has been. it seems like such a small thing to the Empire, maybe, but hearing the General Assembly say "''Neither the practice of shriving nor the belief that humans can be reborn in the bodies of trees or animals are directly contradicted by any part of the Doctrines of the Faith''" has moved many monks and friars to tears. There's no doubt among the pilgrims of the Marches that their representatives in Anvil are ploughing a difficult furrow straight.

	While a number of abbots and influential friars initially opposed the idea of creating a "speaker" for the Marcher assembly, they've recently begun to revise their positions. A proposal has been put together, drawn up (a little grudgingly) by Abbot Matilda. Like the [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Old_ways#Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] who inspires her, she's come up with a suggestion as to how the people responsible for that organisation might be recognised and encouraged.		While a number of abbots and influential friars initially opposed the idea of creating a "speaker" for the Marcher assembly, they've recently begun to revise their positions. A proposal has been put together, drawn up (a little grudgingly) by Abbot Matilda. Like the [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Old_ways#Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] who inspires her, she's come up with a suggestion as to how the people responsible for that organisation might be recognised and encouraged.

Twiggy: /* Skallahn */

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Skallahn

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	Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in Kalsea. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.		Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in Kalsea. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.

	Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of Kierheim lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and ~~the~~ "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of Kierheim to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.		Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of Kierheim lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of Kierheim to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.

	'''Game Information:''' A raid into Skallahn will categorically ''not'' produce a usable map of the territory - such a thing is only available through the spy network. If the Empire does not have a map of the territory by the Spring Equinox, there will still be some opportunity to choose a suitable target, and perhaps accrue a little more information about parts of the territory, but everything will depend on how successful the raid is. This adventure will be riskier than an attack on Hordalant, and will need commensurately more force to be successful, but is likely to yield greater rewards.		'''Game Information:''' A raid into Skallahn will categorically ''not'' produce a usable map of the territory - such a thing is only available through the spy network. If the Empire does not have a map of the territory by the Spring Equinox, there will still be some opportunity to choose a suitable target, and perhaps accrue a little more information about parts of the territory, but everything will depend on how successful the raid is. This adventure will be riskier than an attack on Hordalant, and will need commensurately more force to be successful, but is likely to yield greater rewards.

Thespaceinvader: /* The Fields of Ashbrook */

2025-04-16T17:52:12Z

The Fields of Ashbrook

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	* '''It would create the title ''Convener of the Assembly'' to help guide the Marcher National Assembly'''		* '''It would create the title ''Convener of the Assembly'' to help guide the Marcher National Assembly'''
	* '''A further proposal would provide half the materials and money, if the title were committed to acting without favour'''		* '''A further proposal would provide half the materials and money, if the title were committed to acting without favour'''
	In central [[Upwold#Ashboork\|Ashbrook]] stands the [[Upwold#The_Woldstone\|Woldstone]], near the forest of Walksend which popular Marcher myth claims marks the site where the first Marchers, emerging from the forests of Birchland, saw the fertile grasslands of Upwold laid out before them. Not far from both lie the fields where the Marchers presented their demands to the [[First Empress]], in the wake of the [[The Marches history#The Cousin's War\|~~The~~ Cousin's War]]. Everyone knows the importance of this area of land, and nobody can deny that even though it is in Upwold, it is central to the story of the Marchers.		In central [[Upwold#Ashboork\|Ashbrook]] stands the [[Upwold#The_Woldstone\|Woldstone]], near the forest of Walksend which popular Marcher myth claims marks the site where the first Marchers, emerging from the forests of Birchland, saw the fertile grasslands of Upwold laid out before them. Not far from both lie the fields where the Marchers presented their demands to the [[First Empress]], in the wake of the [[The Marches history#The Cousin's War\|Cousin's War]]. Everyone knows the importance of this area of land, and nobody can deny that even though it is in Upwold, it is central to the story of the Marchers.

	Abbot Matilda proposes that rather than trying to find some old building of religious significance to house the ''Convener of the Assembly'', the Marchers build a monastery between Ashill and the Woldstone, dedicated to no particular virtue over any other, and intended to serve as a repository of the nation's history. The convener would take responsibility for the monastery, but more crucially they would formally take on the role that previously had been unofficial - to guide the Marcher Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. They would "chair" the meetings of the national assembly, encourage the priests of the Marches to raise and vote on Synod [[judgement\|judgements]] (and not just in the Marcher Assembly), and to express the will of their congregations. it would of course be appointed annually by the Marcher Assembly. "''It'll be a thankless job,''" opines Matilda. "''But what hard job isn't?''"		Abbot Matilda proposes that rather than trying to find some old building of religious significance to house the ''Convener of the Assembly'', the Marchers build a monastery between Ashill and the Woldstone, dedicated to no particular virtue over any other, and intended to serve as a repository of the nation's history. The convener would take responsibility for the monastery, but more crucially they would formally take on the role that previously had been unofficial - to guide the Marcher Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. They would "chair" the meetings of the national assembly, encourage the priests of the Marches to raise and vote on Synod [[judgement\|judgements]] (and not just in the Marcher Assembly), and to express the will of their congregations. it would of course be appointed annually by the Marcher Assembly. "''It'll be a thankless job,''" opines Matilda. "''But what hard job isn't?''"

Hailmur at 13:36, 4 September 2022

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	====Skallahn====		====Skallahn====
	Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in ~~Kallsea~~. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.		Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in Kalsea. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.

	Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of Kierheim lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and the "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of Kierheim to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.		Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of Kierheim lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and the "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of Kierheim to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.

Hailmur at 18:55, 15 July 2022

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	Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in Kallsea. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.		Another alternative comes up during discussion with the warriors of Wintermark currently fighting alongside the Marchers in Bregasland. It's not often discussed, but it is known to be possible to pass between [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]] and the Jotun territory of Skallahn, in Kallsea. Indeed, only a few years ago a force of Jotun invaded Kallavesa along the narrow straits that lie between the two nations. Cooperation between Marcher fisherfolk and the ships of Westerhal wouldn't be enough to get an army across undetected, but might be enough to get smaller groups into position to raid the territory.

	Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of ~~Keirheim~~ lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and the "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of ~~Keirheim~~ to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.		Not a lot is known about Skallahn - although the Empire has [[Construct spy network in Skallahn\|just recently]] [[commission\|commissioned]] a [[spy network]] there, it has no good quality map of the territory. it has a long coastline and the rich Jotun town of Kierheim lies somewhere along the shores. Most of what is known about Skallahn comes from the [[Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm\|campaigns]] of [[Emperor Guntherm]], but the stories speak of "''the great plains of the Iron Stand''" and the "''the low-lying farmland and fisheries of Greenwall''" which combine with accounts of the Jarl of Kierheim to suggest a rich territory. If they went in now, the raiders would be operating on limited information, gathered by courageous scouts, boat captains, and the memories of the people of Westerhal. On the other hand, if the Empire has been able to secure a map by the start of the Spring Equinox, there might well be opportunities to better direct the raid.

	'''Game Information:''' A raid into Skallahn will categorically ''not'' produce a usable map of the territory - such a thing is only available through the spy network. If the Empire does not have a map of the territory by the Spring Equinox, there will still be some opportunity to choose a suitable target, and perhaps accrue a little more information about parts of the territory, but everything will depend on how successful the raid is. This adventure will be riskier than an attack on Hordalant, and will need commensurately more force to be successful, but is likely to yield greater rewards.		'''Game Information:''' A raid into Skallahn will categorically ''not'' produce a usable map of the territory - such a thing is only available through the spy network. If the Empire does not have a map of the territory by the Spring Equinox, there will still be some opportunity to choose a suitable target, and perhaps accrue a little more information about parts of the territory, but everything will depend on how successful the raid is. This adventure will be riskier than an attack on Hordalant, and will need commensurately more force to be successful, but is likely to yield greater rewards.

Hastur: /* Resolution */

2022-05-27T09:42:20Z

Resolution

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	Of course, even if the Marcher assembly does decide they want a convener, there's also no requirement for it to be tied to a monastery such as Abbot Matilda proposes. The responsibilities could be applied to any suitable religious [[sinecure]] just as effectively, provided the commission had a clear connection to the Marchers' history and spiritual beliefs.		Of course, even if the Marcher assembly does decide they want a convener, there's also no requirement for it to be tied to a monastery such as Abbot Matilda proposes. The responsibilities could be applied to any suitable religious [[sinecure]] just as effectively, provided the commission had a clear connection to the Marchers' history and spiritual beliefs.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the Winter Solstice, several mandates relating to a raid against the Jotun were enacted. ~~henry~~ Fletcher enacted the mandate to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|encourage Marchers to plan for a raid]] against Skallahn. The mandate was supported by Maarit Suvidotti and Corey Wayfarer, who encouraged the Winterfolk and Navarr respectively to [[#Heroes_and_Thorns\|support the raid]].		Following the Winter Solstice, several mandates relating to a raid against the Jotun were enacted. Henry Fletcher enacted the mandate to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|encourage Marchers to plan for a raid]] against Skallahn. The mandate was supported by Maarit Suvidotti and Corey Wayfarer, who encouraged the Winterfolk and Navarr respectively to [[#Heroes_and_Thorns\|support the raid]].

Dre at 17:00, 26 May 2022

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	The Quiet Step of the Navarr is currently [[Army_orders#Billet\|billeted]] in Upwold. The soldiers of the army are dispersed across the Marcher territory and while the injured are fed and supported, those who can do so help to work the farms. In exchange they receive bed and board. When they hear talk of raiding the Jotun, they're quick to offer their own suggestions to their hosts. Going straight through Bregasland would be difficult, and would risk losing the element of surprise. If the Marchers are serious about striking at the Jotun, there is a way it could be done. While an [[Imperial army\|army]] would struggle to pass through [[Liathaven]], they know from grim experience that smaller groups can often move fast enough to avoid the attentions of vallornspawn and [[orc]] alike. Even with the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Game_Information_:_Hercynia.2C_Therunin.2C_and_Liathaven\|current state of Liathaven]], it should still be possible to pass through [[Liathaven#Liath's Ring\|Liath's Ring]] to [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] and thence to Hordalant. Particularly if one had access to enough marsh boats to get to the border, and ''especially'' if one had Navarr support.		The Quiet Step of the Navarr is currently [[Army_orders#Billet\|billeted]] in Upwold. The soldiers of the army are dispersed across the Marcher territory and while the injured are fed and supported, those who can do so help to work the farms. In exchange they receive bed and board. When they hear talk of raiding the Jotun, they're quick to offer their own suggestions to their hosts. Going straight through Bregasland would be difficult, and would risk losing the element of surprise. If the Marchers are serious about striking at the Jotun, there is a way it could be done. While an [[Imperial army\|army]] would struggle to pass through [[Liathaven]], they know from grim experience that smaller groups can often move fast enough to avoid the attentions of vallornspawn and [[orc]] alike. Even with the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Game_Information_:_Hercynia.2C_Therunin.2C_and_Liathaven\|current state of Liathaven]], it should still be possible to pass through [[Liathaven#Liath's Ring\|Liath's Ring]] to [[Liathaven#West Ranging\|West Ranging]] and thence to Hordalant. Particularly if one had access to enough marsh boats to get to the border, and ''especially'' if one had Navarr support.

	'''Game Information:''' The Empire has extensive information about Hordalant, and the raiders would likely be able to pick their target with some precision. The more support they could garner, the further into the territory they would be able to reach. Furthermore, one of the ~~yegarra~~ leaders - Mathilda Fisher - claims to have been living along with her family in the marshes of Hordalant and this might suggest at least one target that could yield strategic advantage.		'''Game Information:''' The Empire has extensive information about Hordalant, and the raiders would likely be able to pick their target with some precision. The more support they could garner, the further into the territory they would be able to reach. Furthermore, one of the Yegarra leaders - Mathilda Fisher - claims to have been living along with her family in the marshes of Hordalant and this might suggest at least one target that could yield strategic advantage.

	====Skallahn====		====Skallahn====

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2022-04-29T12:37:10Z

Resolution

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	Of course, even if the Marcher assembly does decide they want a convener, there's also no requirement for it to be tied to a monastery such as Abbot Matilda proposes. The responsibilities could be applied to any suitable religious [[sinecure]] just as effectively, provided the commission had a clear connection to the Marchers' history and spiritual beliefs.		Of course, even if the Marcher assembly does decide they want a convener, there's also no requirement for it to be tied to a monastery such as Abbot Matilda proposes. The responsibilities could be applied to any suitable religious [[sinecure]] just as effectively, provided the commission had a clear connection to the Marchers' history and spiritual beliefs.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the Winter Solstice, several mandates relating to a raid against the Jotun were enacted. henry Fletcher enacted the mandate to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|encourage Marchers to plan for a raid]] against Skallahn. The mandate was supported by Maarit Suvidotti, who encouraged the Winterfolk to [[#Heroes_and_Thorns\|support the raid]].		Following the Winter Solstice, several mandates relating to a raid against the Jotun were enacted. henry Fletcher enacted the mandate to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|encourage Marchers to plan for a raid]] against Skallahn. The mandate was supported by Maarit Suvidotti and Corey Wayfarer, who encouraged the Winterfolk and Navarr respectively to [[#Heroes_and_Thorns\|support the raid]].