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

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	The Black Forge squats in the hills above [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]]. It gives the [[Ethengraw]] the power to fashion their own weapons and armour for the first time in a dozen or more generations; it gives them something the [[Druj]] denied them. The Forge primarily serves the Ethengraw, but now that they are part of the Imperial Orcs it has expanded its remit to ensure that any orc who wants and needs it has good quality armaments with which to carve themselves an epic destiny. It doesn't deal in items of [[worth]]; for that an orc had best seek out the [[Weigher_of_Worth#The_Halls_of_Worth\|Halls of Worth]]. Rather it makes tools of warfare that the smiths hope will ''become'' items of worth by being wielded by brave orcs prepared to seek great deeds.		The Black Forge squats in the hills above [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]]. It gives the [[Ethengraw]] the power to fashion their own weapons and armour for the first time in a dozen or more generations; it gives them something the [[Druj]] denied them. The Forge primarily serves the Ethengraw, but now that they are part of the Imperial Orcs it has expanded its remit to ensure that any orc who wants and needs it has good quality armaments with which to carve themselves an epic destiny. It doesn't deal in items of [[worth]]; for that an orc had best seek out the [[Weigher_of_Worth#The_Halls_of_Worth\|Halls of Worth]]. Rather it makes tools of warfare that the smiths hope will ''become'' items of worth by being wielded by brave orcs prepared to seek great deeds.

	At the moment the smiths are working overtime helping to supply the [[Raise Autumn Hammers\|Autumn Hammers]] - the third Imperial Orc [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]]. They have gained support from an unexpected direction: the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] have been invoked in Skarsind. The effects are felt all over the territory but are most obvious at the Black Forge, the fires infused with the flames of Shikal - the titanic volcano that serves as the smithy for [[Estavus]] herself. The [[Autumn magic]] has helped the smiths, and the Ethengraw in particular, do six months of work in barely a season. Even without further magical assistance, and assuming '''Bloodcrow Rasp''' and '''Irontide Flax''' are able to keep finding mithril, the army may well have finished mustering by the start of the Spring Equinox!		At the moment the smiths are working overtime helping to supply the [[Raise Autumn Hammers\|Autumn Hammers]] - the third Imperial Orc [[Army\|army]]. They have gained support from an unexpected direction: the [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus#Hammers_of_Fury\|Hammers of Fury]] have been invoked in Skarsind. The effects are felt all over the territory but are most obvious at the Black Forge, the fires infused with the flames of Shikal - the titanic volcano that serves as the smithy for [[Estavus]] herself. The [[Autumn magic]] has helped the smiths, and the Ethengraw in particular, do six months of work in barely a season. Even without further magical assistance, and assuming '''Bloodcrow Rasp''' and '''Irontide Flax''' are able to keep finding mithril, the army may well have finished mustering by the start of the Spring Equinox!

	In between punishing shifts, the Ethengraw smiths talk about the future now they are helping to shoulder the burden of leadership of the Imperial Orcs. How can they help other orcs write themselves into the Epic? The Highborn priests who have come to Skarsind talk long into the night about the virtues of [[Ambition]] and [[Pride]], drawing out the Ethengraw to speak of the limitations and obstacles that face them.		In between punishing shifts, the Ethengraw smiths talk about the future now they are helping to shoulder the burden of leadership of the Imperial Orcs. How can they help other orcs write themselves into the Epic? The Highborn priests who have come to Skarsind talk long into the night about the virtues of [[Ambition]] and [[Pride]], drawing out the Ethengraw to speak of the limitations and obstacles that face them.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	Some stewards of the dead share the concerns of the mystagogues, viewing the ceremony as a weapon of last resort. There are certainly those who believe that when a spirit is exorcised without first addressing its reasons for remaining in or returning to the world, those reasons may impede its progress through the Labyrinth.		Some stewards of the dead share the concerns of the mystagogues, viewing the ceremony as a weapon of last resort. There are certainly those who believe that when a spirit is exorcised without first addressing its reasons for remaining in or returning to the world, those reasons may impede its progress through the Labyrinth.

	As such the Illarawm ask that the Highborn Assembly and the Imperial Orc Assembly bring the matter to the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], and together petition the Imperial Senate to enact a law making it illegal to use the ceremony of exorcism on orc ghosts (which would require a [[Senate motion]], just as when they created the [[Create law of desecration\|Law of Desecration]]).		As such the Illarawm ask that the Highborn Assembly and the Imperial Orc Assembly bring the matter to the [[Synod]], and together petition the Imperial Senate to enact a law making it illegal to use the ceremony of exorcism on orc ghosts (which would require a [[Senate motion]], just as when they created the [[Create law of desecration\|Law of Desecration]]).

	There is some debate about the ethics of such a law, but the Sunstorm preachers point out that a priest who felt they had no choice but to exorcise a dangerous orc ghost to protect others would be able to prepare a virtuous [[clemency]] defence - just as with any other religious crime.		There is some debate about the ethics of such a law, but the Sunstorm preachers point out that a priest who felt they had no choice but to exorcise a dangerous orc ghost to protect others would be able to prepare a virtuous [[clemency]] defence - just as with any other religious crime.

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	The ''Walls of Gildenheim'' would be a [[fortification]]. Using the plans drawn up by Ketus Stonewalk they would require 60 wains of white granite, 180 crowns in labour costs, and take a year to complete. At the end of that time, however, the walls would be a standard fortification encircling the entire city, with four great stone-and-iron gates. Ketus also has plans for much more extensive defences - vaulted ramparts and the like - which would be significantly more impressive but require 140 wains of white granite, 420 crowns, still only take a year to complete, and would result in a rank two fortification. The two sets of plans are exclusive; only one of them could be commissioned.		The ''Walls of Gildenheim'' would be a [[fortification]]. Using the plans drawn up by Ketus Stonewalk they would require 60 wains of white granite, 180 crowns in labour costs, and take a year to complete. At the end of that time, however, the walls would be a standard fortification encircling the entire city, with four great stone-and-iron gates. Ketus also has plans for much more extensive defences - vaulted ramparts and the like - which would be significantly more impressive but require 140 wains of white granite, 420 crowns, still only take a year to complete, and would result in a rank two fortification. The two sets of plans are exclusive; only one of them could be commissioned.

	Regardless of which version is selected, they wouldn't be especially ''tall'' but they would be ''thick'' - thick enough to conceal any number of passages and hidden chambers within them, after the style of the walls of Ipotavo, reminiscent of some of the structures built into the walls of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] by [[Axos\|Axou]] engineers. Some of these passages would conceal traps, others would protect hidden sally ports used to bedevil any enemy foolish enough to attempt a siege. All casualties inflicted by the fortification during an attack on [[Skarsind#~~Gildenmarch~~\|~~Gildenmarch~~]] would be increased by a fifth.		Regardless of which version is selected, they wouldn't be especially ''tall'' but they would be ''thick'' - thick enough to conceal any number of passages and hidden chambers within them, after the style of the walls of Ipotavo, reminiscent of some of the structures built into the walls of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] by [[Axos\|Axou]] engineers. Some of these passages would conceal traps, others would protect hidden sally ports used to bedevil any enemy foolish enough to attempt a siege. All casualties inflicted by the fortification during an attack on [[Skarsind#Gildermark\|Gildermark]] would be increased by a fifth.

	Furthermore, if the Senate wished to commission some ''proper'' defences, the Tamazi would be prepared to share some of their understanding of warding magic. By working mithril runes into the walls themselves, the fortification could be protected from certain kinds of malign magic. This would increase the cost of the fortification by 20 wains of mithril, add 60 crowns of labour costs, but the fortification would take half the normal damage from magical attacks such as [[Thunderous Tread of the Trees]].		Furthermore, if the Senate wished to commission some ''proper'' defences, the Tamazi would be prepared to share some of their understanding of warding magic. By working mithril runes into the walls themselves, the fortification could be protected from certain kinds of malign magic. This would increase the cost of the fortification by 20 wains of mithril, add 60 crowns of labour costs, but the fortification would take half the normal damage from magical attacks such as [[Thunderous Tread of the Trees]].

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	<big>'''Ethengraw'''</big><br>		<big>'''Ethengraw'''</big><br>
	The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]] and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the [[Long shadows]] ~~Wind~~ of ~~Fortune~~.		The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]], and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the '''[[Long shadows]]''' wind of fortune.

	<big>'''Illarawm'''</big><br>		<big>'''Illarawm'''</big><br>
	Memory Keeper Ikahn was [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_160\|charged by the General Assembly]] to spread word of the Bone Pilgrimage across the Empire. The mandate did not get a greater majority in the ~~Assmbly~~, so neither Varushka nor Urizen were affected, but the Varushkan Assembly chose to address the issue directly [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_168\|asking Yevanshka]] to persuade Varushkans to support the Pilgrimage. As a result, apart from [[Urizen]], orcs seeking the bones of their ancestors are now welcome everywhere in the Empire.		Memory Keeper Ikahn was [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_160\|charged by the General Assembly]] to spread word of the Bone Pilgrimage across the Empire. The mandate did not get a greater majority in the assembly, so neither Varushka nor Urizen were affected, but the Varushkan Assembly chose to address the issue directly [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_168\|asking Yevanshka]] to persuade Varushkans to support the Pilgrimage. As a result, apart from [[Urizen]], orcs seeking the bones of their ancestors are now welcome everywhere in the Empire.

	The Highborn Assembly also [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_101\|opted to support the Bone Pigrimage]] directly, asking Silas of the Cenotaph to spread word of what was needed. As a result of these mandates, Imperial Orc and Highborn ~~miltiary~~ units may now undertake the Bone Pilgrimage.		The Highborn Assembly also [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_101\|opted to support the Bone Pigrimage]] directly, asking Silas of the Cenotaph to spread word of what was needed. As a result of these mandates, Imperial Orc and Highborn military units may now undertake the Bone Pilgrimage.

	The Imperial Senate did not decide to make it illegal to use exorcism on orc ghosts as the Illarawm had requested. The question of exorcism and what it means for orc ghosts remains unanswered, at least for now.		The Imperial Senate did not decide to make it illegal to use exorcism on orc ghosts as the Illarawm had requested. The question of exorcism and what it means for orc ghosts remains unanswered, at least for now.

	<big>'''Yerende'''</big><br>		<big>'''Yerende'''</big><br>
	The ~~Empire did not order the~~ Feldspar ~~Distillary~~, ~~but they could do so at any point in~~ the ~~future~~. ~~Likewise the~~ Imperial Orcs did not choose to share the secrets of cultivating ~~realms root~~ with the Highborn at this time.		The Feldspar Distillery was constructed, and the [[Wise Arborist]] duly elected. The Imperial Orcs did not choose to share the secrets of cultivating realmsroot with the Highborn at this time.

	<big>'''Tamazi'''</big><br>		<big>'''Tamazi'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not commission any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did ~~chose~~ to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result the Tamazi ~~will provide~~ all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim ~~at any point~~, ~~if that project is commissioned~~. ~~If that were built, then the~~ Tamazi ~~would share~~ their expertise with the Empire allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.		The Empire did not commission any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did choose to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result, the Tamazi provided all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim, which was completed shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. The Tamazi have shared their expertise with the Empire, allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.

	<big>'''Sannites'''</big><br>		<big>'''Sannites'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not commission a grand fighting pit as a folly for the Sannites, nor did the Sept put forward a judgement on what they might prefer in its place if anything. The possibility to do either remains open for the ~~forseeable~~ future.		The Empire did not commission a grand fighting pit as a folly for the Sannites, nor did the Sept put forward a judgement on what they might prefer in its place if anything. The possibility to do either remains open for the foreseeable future.

	<big>'''Sunstorm'''</big><br>		<big>'''Sunstorm'''</big><br>
	The Amibtion Assembly have put forward [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_189\|a Writ of Consecration for Thrace]], with a view to finding a suitable location in Skarsind at the end of his journey, or in Varushka, at its start. This is described in the [[~~Tombstones against the sky~~]] ~~Wind~~ of ~~Fortune~~.		The Amibtion Assembly have put forward [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_189\|a Writ of Consecration for Thrace]], with a view to finding a suitable location in Skarsind at the end of his journey, or in Varushka, at its start. This is described in the '''[[The Ambition of Thrace]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	<big>'''Tamazi'''</big><br>		<big>'''Tamazi'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not ~~commision~~ any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did chose to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result the Tamazi will provide all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim at any point, if that project is commissioned. If that were built, then the Tamazi would share their expertise with the Empire allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.		The Empire did not commission any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did chose to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result the Tamazi will provide all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim at any point, if that project is commissioned. If that were built, then the Tamazi would share their expertise with the Empire allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.

	<big>'''Sannites'''</big><br>		<big>'''Sannites'''</big><br>

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	They could also support them in the Senate. The Imperial Orcs have only a single senator; the [[Advisor on Orc Affairs]] can participate in debates but can neither raise a motion nor vote. There are several Senate motions here; Highborn senators could certainly raise some of those motions on behalf of their youngest sibling.		They could also support them in the Senate. The Imperial Orcs have only a single senator; the [[Advisor on Orc Affairs]] can participate in debates but can neither raise a motion nor vote. There are several Senate motions here; Highborn senators could certainly raise some of those motions on behalf of their youngest sibling.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	~~====~~Ethengraw~~====~~		<big>'''Ethengraw'''</big><br>
	The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]] and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the [[Long shadows]] Wind of Fortune.		The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]] and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the [[Long shadows]] Wind of Fortune.

	~~===~~Illarawm~~===~~		<big>'''Illarawm'''</big><br>
	Memory Keeper Ikahn was [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_160\|charged by the General Assembly]] to spread word of the Bone Pilgrimage across the Empire. The mandate did not get a greater majority in the Assmbly, so neither Varushka nor Urizen were affected, but the Varushkan Assembly chose to address the issue directly [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_168\|asking Yevanshka]] to persuade Varushkans to support the Pilgrimage. As a result, apart from [[Urizen]], orcs seeking the bones of their ancestors are now welcome everywhere in the Empire.		Memory Keeper Ikahn was [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_160\|charged by the General Assembly]] to spread word of the Bone Pilgrimage across the Empire. The mandate did not get a greater majority in the Assmbly, so neither Varushka nor Urizen were affected, but the Varushkan Assembly chose to address the issue directly [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_168\|asking Yevanshka]] to persuade Varushkans to support the Pilgrimage. As a result, apart from [[Urizen]], orcs seeking the bones of their ancestors are now welcome everywhere in the Empire.

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	The Imperial Senate did not decide to make it illegal to use exorcism on orc ghosts as the Illarawm had requested. The question of exorcism and what it means for orc ghosts remains unanswered, at least for now.		The Imperial Senate did not decide to make it illegal to use exorcism on orc ghosts as the Illarawm had requested. The question of exorcism and what it means for orc ghosts remains unanswered, at least for now.

	~~===~~Yerende~~===~~		<big>'''Yerende'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not order the Feldspar Distillary, but they could do so at any point in the future. Likewise the Imperial Orcs did not choose to share the secrets of cultivating realms root with the Highborn at this time.		The Empire did not order the Feldspar Distillary, but they could do so at any point in the future. Likewise the Imperial Orcs did not choose to share the secrets of cultivating realms root with the Highborn at this time.

	~~===~~Tamazi~~===~~		<big>'''Tamazi'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not commision any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did chose to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result the Tamazi will provide all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim at any point, if that project is commissioned. If that were built, then the Tamazi would share their expertise with the Empire allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.		The Empire did not commision any of the fortification options that the Tamazi requested, but they did chose to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Legion_Engineer\|amend the powers of the Legion Engineer]] to grant them the ability to raise new fortifications and to upgrade existing ones. As a result the Tamazi will provide all the labour needed to fortify Gildenheim at any point, if that project is commissioned. If that were built, then the Tamazi would share their expertise with the Empire allowing the Legion Engineer to incorporate either traps-and-doors (increasing casualties) or warding sigils (protecting against direct magical attacks) into any new fortification they construct.

	~~===~~Sannites~~===~~		<big>'''Sannites'''</big><br>
	The Empire did not commission a grand fighting pit as a folly for the Sannites, nor did the Sept put forward a judgement on what they might prefer in its place if anything. The possibility to do either remains open for the forseeable future.		The Empire did not commission a grand fighting pit as a folly for the Sannites, nor did the Sept put forward a judgement on what they might prefer in its place if anything. The possibility to do either remains open for the forseeable future.

	~~===~~Sunstorm~~===~~		<big>'''Sunstorm'''</big><br>
	The Amibtion Assembly have put forward [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_189\|a Writ of Consecration for Thrace]], with a view to finding a suitable location in Skarsind at the end of his journey, or in Varushka, at its start. This is described in the [[Tombstones against the sky]] Wind of Fortune.		The Amibtion Assembly have put forward [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_189\|a Writ of Consecration for Thrace]], with a view to finding a suitable location in Skarsind at the end of his journey, or in Varushka, at its start. This is described in the [[Tombstones against the sky]] Wind of Fortune.

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Resolution

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	They could also support them in the Senate. The Imperial Orcs have only a single senator; the [[Advisor on Orc Affairs]] can participate in debates but can neither raise a motion nor vote. There are several Senate motions here; Highborn senators could certainly raise some of those motions on behalf of their youngest sibling.		They could also support them in the Senate. The Imperial Orcs have only a single senator; the [[Advisor on Orc Affairs]] can participate in debates but can neither raise a motion nor vote. There are several Senate motions here; Highborn senators could certainly raise some of those motions on behalf of their youngest sibling.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	===Ethengraw===		====Ethengraw====
	The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]] and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the [[Long shadows]] Wind of Fortune.		The Imperial Senate [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Prospecting_in_Skarsind\|paid 100 thrones to send prospectors and miners to Skarsind]], supported by [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Golden_Pyramid_and_Skarsind\|declaration of the Grand Master of the Golden Pyramid]]. All Imperial Orc military units can now upgrade their military unit for one fewer wain of [[mithril]] and a single Imperial Orc army defending the Black Forge can benefit from improved emergency resupply, while the Black Forge remains standing. Prospectors also identified some opportunities for further investment described in the [[Long shadows]] Wind of Fortune.

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 They could also support them in the Senate. The Imperial Orcs have only a single senator; the [[Advisor on Orc Affairs]] can participate in debates but can neither raise a motion nor vote. There are several Senate motions here; Highborn senators could certainly raise some of those motions on behalf of their youngest sibling.
 ==Further Reading==
 * [[Sept]]

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	On the other hand, there's one thing the Sannite feel the lack of in Skarsind and that's a grand [[Pit-fights\|fighting pit]]. The [[Pitmaster#Skarsind_College_of_Pit_Fighting\|Skarsind College of Pit Fighting]] is fine, but its a little modest in scale. Almost every group of Sannite orcs maintain their own pit, and seek spiritual communion with their ancestors at the same time as they hone their fighting style. But what would be ''nice'' would be a place specifically dedicated to testing themselves against [[Pit-fights\|pit fighters]] and aspirants from other septs. Nobody quite puts it into words, but while the colosseum of Beoraidh was obviously a bad place where many of them were enslaved... it was also damn impressive. There's few things to get an orcs blood pumping like the cheering of a thousand other orcs at a particularly brutal or elegant strike.		On the other hand, there's one thing the Sannite feel the lack of in Skarsind and that's a grand [[Pit-fights\|fighting pit]]. The [[Pitmaster#Skarsind_College_of_Pit_Fighting\|Skarsind College of Pit Fighting]] is fine, but its a little modest in scale. Almost every group of Sannite orcs maintain their own pit, and seek spiritual communion with their ancestors at the same time as they hone their fighting style. But what would be ''nice'' would be a place specifically dedicated to testing themselves against [[Pit-fights\|pit fighters]] and aspirants from other septs. Nobody quite puts it into words, but while the colosseum of Beoraidh was obviously a bad place where many of them were enslaved... it was also damn impressive. There's few things to get an orcs blood pumping like the cheering of a thousand other orcs at a particularly brutal or elegant strike.

	As such, some basic plans have been put together for a fighting pit to be built somewhere in Skarsind. There's a strong argument that it should go in Gildenheim - it's less about the Sannites themselves and more about the chance to compete against the other septs directly. The Highborn speaking with the Sannite have some difficulty coming to terms with the idea that it is not a place for entertainment, but for communing with the ancestors. Once they finally understand, they wholeheartedly support the suggestion to build it near the Legion's Rookery.		As such, some basic plans have been put together for a fighting pit to be built somewhere in Skarsind. There's a strong argument that it should go in Gildenheim - it's less about the Sannites themselves and more about the chance to compete against the other septs directly. The Highborn speaking with the Sannite have some difficulty coming to terms with the idea that it is not a place for entertainment, but for communing with the ancestors. Once they finally understand, they wholeheartedly support the suggestion to build it near the Legion's Rookery.

	The structure would be built as a [[great work]] that would require need 20 wains of white granite and 20 wains of weirwood, 120 crowns, and take three months to complete. Whoever commissioned it would have a say over its exact form, but some of the older Sannite express a vested interest in ensuring that there are sculptures representing ''Rucraic'', ''Dubhtraig'', and ''Sheanduir'' placed prominently in the structure. Other ancestors might be presented as well, but they want those three in pride of place watching over the orcs who contend in the pit. There is some concern from the Highborn that this might be problematic, but the Sannite broadly dismiss those concerns. If the commission specifically includes these prominent sculptures, then the sept will build the damn thing themselves, providing all the labour required (reducing the cost in crowns to zero).		The structure would be built as a [[great work]] that would require need 20 wains of white granite and 20 wains of weirwood, 120 crowns, and take three months to complete. Whoever commissioned it would have a say over its exact form, but some of the older Sannite express a vested interest in ensuring that there are sculptures representing ''Rucraic'', ''Dubhtraig'', and ''Sheanduir'' placed prominently in the structure. Other ancestors might be presented as well, but they want those three in pride of place watching over the orcs who contend in the pit. There is some concern from the Highborn that this might be problematic, but the Sannite broadly dismiss those concerns. If the commission specifically includes these prominent sculptures, then the sept will build the damn thing themselves, providing all the labour required (reducing the cost in crowns to zero).

Dre at 12:24, 24 April 2024

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