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

2026-01-16T09:42:44Z

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

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	There will be two additional options accessible to characters who own a [[fleet]] or [[military unit]] personal resource during the coming downtime. The actions are evaluated separately, but both contribute to the overall success of the scheme to evacuate Feroz. Each venture relies on stealth - avoiding the Grendel and moving with precision (but [[#Unsubtle Action\|see below]]). Each provides a different production to those supporting it, and the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies\|Quartermaster General]] could choose to further supplement these rewards by assigning the guerdon to either or both of these actions.		There will be two additional options accessible to characters who own a [[fleet]] or [[military unit]] personal resource during the coming downtime. The actions are evaluated separately, but both contribute to the overall success of the scheme to evacuate Feroz. Each venture relies on stealth - avoiding the Grendel and moving with precision (but [[#Unsubtle Action\|see below]]). Each provides a different production to those supporting it, and the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies\|Quartermaster General]] could choose to further supplement these rewards by assigning the guerdon to either or both of these actions.

	This project is an all-or-nothing proposition. At the moment, the Empire has the advantage of surprise. Once that advantage is gone, the Grendel will be much more alert. They will reinforce their borders and take greater pains to ensure Imperial ships do not have unfettered access to the coastline of Feroz. Any future attempt to liberate people from Feroz will require action by [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]].		This project is an all-or-nothing proposition. At the moment, the Empire has the advantage of surprise. Once that advantage is gone, the Grendel will be much more alert. They will reinforce their borders and take greater pains to ensure Imperial ships do not have unfettered access to the coastline of Feroz. Any future attempt to liberate people from Feroz will require action by [[Army\|Imperial armies]].

	==Across the Borders==		==Across the Borders==

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

2026-01-15T16:42:43Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	* '''The magicians want the Golden Voyage disseminated to them'''		* '''The magicians want the Golden Voyage disseminated to them'''
	* '''If the Conclave does this during the current summit, the eternal Sadogua will deliver the ritual text'''		* '''If the Conclave does this during the current summit, the eternal Sadogua will deliver the ritual text'''
	While there are magical ways to enhance military units working with a spy network, no such magic currently exists in the Empire for supporting a fleet engaged in clandestine activity - at least not in a codified form. While there is still time to prepare an [[arcane projection]] to allow such magic to be used, such methods are expensive. Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, however, a message is received for the [[Penumbral Watcher]] - currently vacant - from a toad-faced herald of the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]]. Without going into too much detail, the herald explains that if the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] want it, the Father of Bats can serve as a go-between to secure for them a copy of a ritual text employed in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] that uses [[Night magic]] to support a fleet engaged in covert action.		While there are magical ways to enhance military units working with a spy network, no such magic currently exists in the Empire for supporting a fleet engaged in clandestine activity - at least not in a codified form. While there is still time to prepare an [[arcane projection]] to allow such magic to be used, such methods are expensive. Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, however, a message is received for the [[Penumbral Watcher]] - currently vacant - from a toad-faced herald of the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]]. Without going into too much detail, the herald explains that if the [[Conclave]] want it, the Father of Bats can serve as a go-between to secure for them a copy of a ritual text employed in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] that uses [[Night magic]] to support a fleet engaged in covert action.

	The magicians who have the text - a coterie called the ''Haaienvermijders'' (literally the ''Shark Dodgers'') - want payment of course. Specifically they want the Imperial Conclave to use a [[declaration]] of [[dissemination]] to share with them a ritual text of "Andreas i Sol-Devorador i Erigo's [[Golden Voyage]]" as the eternals' servant calls it. If this takes place during the current summit, whether on Friday or Saturday, the Globbersnotch will be able to pass on the text from the Sarcophan magicians. He will deliver it to the Penumbral Watcher - assuming one is appointed by the Conclave - as soon as he can so that it can be used before the summit ends. For his part, the Brother of Wizards merely asks that the Conclave make the ritual part of Lore - Imperial or Urizen - before the end of the year. And maybe thank him when they do so?		The magicians who have the text - a coterie called the ''Haaienvermijders'' (literally the ''Shark Dodgers'') - want payment of course. Specifically they want the Imperial Conclave to use a [[declaration]] of [[dissemination]] to share with them a ritual text of "Andreas i Sol-Devorador i Erigo's [[Golden Voyage]]" as the eternals' servant calls it. If this takes place during the current summit, whether on Friday or Saturday, the Globbersnotch will be able to pass on the text from the Sarcophan magicians. He will deliver it to the Penumbral Watcher - assuming one is appointed by the Conclave - as soon as he can so that it can be used before the summit ends. For his part, the Brother of Wizards merely asks that the Conclave make the ritual part of Lore - Imperial or Urizen - before the end of the year. And maybe thank him when they do so?

Twiggy at 14:36, 20 October 2025

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Twiggy at 16:28, 29 July 2025

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	Due to the requirement for stealth, only [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that make a resource more effective at supporting a [[spy network]] (such as [[Sharp Eyes of the Corsair]]) will help.		Due to the requirement for stealth, only [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that make a resource more effective at supporting a [[spy network]] (such as [[Sharp Eyes of the Corsair]]) will help.
	===Overland Success===		===Overland Success===
	The total military strength applied to ''Evacuate Feroz'' will determine how successful the plan is. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by sea, and broadly ~~effects~~ the western, inland parts of the territory.		The total military strength applied to ''Evacuate Feroz'' will determine how successful the plan is. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by sea, and broadly affects the western, inland parts of the territory.
	* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens in the western regions, and much larger numbers trapped in the western parts of Oranserai and Fortargenta.		* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens in the western regions, and much larger numbers trapped in the western parts of Oranserai and Fortargenta.
	* '''Success (5,000 or more strength):''' Most of the citizens of the western regions are able to reach safety in Segura. but there are still be some people in south-western Oranserai and in Fortargenta who remain subject to the Grendel. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Segura, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Segura will increased by 15 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits will take a significant dip.		* '''Success (5,000 or more strength):''' Most of the citizens of the western regions are able to reach safety in Segura. but there are still be some people in south-western Oranserai and in Fortargenta who remain subject to the Grendel. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Segura, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Segura will increased by 15 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits will take a significant dip.

Twiggy at 01:00, 11 July 2025

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	==Evacuating Feroz==		==Evacuating Feroz==
	Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[military unit\|military units]] will be able to take part in a daring operation to smuggle anyone left in Feroz who still wants to leave out of the territory. This will be a risky endeavour, on a significantly larger scale than the [[Shelter_from_the_storm\|rescue of the Zemress islanders]] in ~~381 YE~~. That ambitious plan involved running a Grendel blockade and open fighting, but it also involved only a single community living on a single island rather than a significant portion of the population of an entire Imperial territory. Some people will be able to escape by land, but the majority of those left behind will need to leave Feroz by sea. There will need to be enough ships to get everyone out - otherwise people who flee to the coast hoping to be rescued will be left behind to be captured and enslaved by the Grendel.		Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[military unit\|military units]] will be able to take part in a daring operation to smuggle anyone left in Feroz who still wants to leave out of the territory. This will be a risky endeavour, on a significantly larger scale than the [[Shelter_from_the_storm\|rescue of the Zemress islanders]] in 381YE. That ambitious plan involved running a Grendel blockade and open fighting, but it also involved only a single community living on a single island rather than a significant portion of the population of an entire Imperial territory. Some people will be able to escape by land, but the majority of those left behind will need to leave Feroz by sea. There will need to be enough ships to get everyone out - otherwise people who flee to the coast hoping to be rescued will be left behind to be captured and enslaved by the Grendel.

	The more citizens that are able to flee Feroz, the less profit Governor Rahab will be able to wring from the territory in the coming months. It will likely damage any attempts to negotiate with the governor in the future and certainly will weaken him politically and economically. There will be a permanent loss in the taxation revenue Feroz provides to whoever controlled it. However the civil service are confident that while there would be disruption in Segura and Madruga, once this died down the taxation of both territories would be increased by the new businesses, farms, and fleets that would find homes there.		The more citizens that are able to flee Feroz, the less profit Governor Rahab will be able to wring from the territory in the coming months. It will likely damage any attempts to negotiate with the governor in the future and certainly will weaken him politically and economically. There will be a permanent loss in the taxation revenue Feroz provides to whoever controlled it. However the civil service are confident that while there would be disruption in Segura and Madruga, once this died down the taxation of both territories would be increased by the new businesses, farms, and fleets that would find homes there.

Dre at 18:45, 23 July 2023

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	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mc1bpG3UHw}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mc1bpG3UHw}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The first part of the peace treaty with the Grendel has concluded. They are now in complete control of both [[Feroz]] and [[Spiral]], but the tenor of that control differs wildly between the two territories. While in the east ''Salt Lord ~~Kalliact~~'' appears to be more interested in ensuring she maintains undisturbed access to the [[Legacy]], in the west ''Governor Rahab'' seems intent on wringing as much profit from the formerly Freeborn land as he can. It is possible he is in for a nasty surprise.		The first part of the peace treaty with the Grendel has concluded. They are now in complete control of both [[Feroz]] and [[Spiral]], but the tenor of that control differs wildly between the two territories. While in the east ''Salt Lord Kaliact'' appears to be more interested in ensuring she maintains undisturbed access to the [[Legacy]], in the west ''Governor Rahab'' seems intent on wringing as much profit from the formerly Freeborn land as he can. It is possible he is in for a nasty surprise.
	==Those Who Can==		==Those Who Can==
	During the Winter Solstice, the Brass Coast National Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_66\|upheld a mandate]] to encourage the Freeborn of Feroz to abandon the [[territory]] to the Grendel. '''Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra''' was chosen to enact the mandate, and with a supply of liao and several capable assistants has done just that. The mandate urged those who could to quit the territory while it was still possible.		During the Winter Solstice, the Brass Coast National Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_66\|upheld a mandate]] to encourage the Freeborn of Feroz to abandon the [[territory]] to the Grendel. '''Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra''' was chosen to enact the mandate, and with a supply of liao and several capable assistants has done just that. The mandate urged those who could to quit the territory while it was still possible.

Novemberalice at 09:37, 19 April 2023

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	"You're right," he said. "Paragons keep us and save us. But you're right."</ic>		"You're right," he said. "Paragons keep us and save us. But you're right."</ic>
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grendel Countdown Crab 2.png\|caption=The [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] ends after the Autumn Equinox 385YE, but is due to be renegotiated in Spring of that year.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grendel Countdown Crab 2.png\|caption=The [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] ends after the Autumn Equinox 385YE, but is due to be renegotiated in Spring of that year.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mc1bpG3UHw}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The first part of the peace treaty with the Grendel has concluded. They are now in complete control of both [[Feroz]] and [[Spiral]], but the tenor of that control differs wildly between the two territories. While in the east ''Salt Lord Kalliact'' appears to be more interested in ensuring she maintains undisturbed access to the [[Legacy]], in the west ''Governor Rahab'' seems intent on wringing as much profit from the formerly Freeborn land as he can. It is possible he is in for a nasty surprise.		The first part of the peace treaty with the Grendel has concluded. They are now in complete control of both [[Feroz]] and [[Spiral]], but the tenor of that control differs wildly between the two territories. While in the east ''Salt Lord Kalliact'' appears to be more interested in ensuring she maintains undisturbed access to the [[Legacy]], in the west ''Governor Rahab'' seems intent on wringing as much profit from the formerly Freeborn land as he can. It is possible he is in for a nasty surprise.

Rafferty: /* Afar Hills Rescue */

2022-07-18T13:55:07Z

Afar Hills Rescue

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	Among those most enthusiastic about getting people out of Feroz have been several groups of [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] - themselves rescued by the Empire from the grasp of the Grendel. For the last six months they have been not only helping evacuees from Morajasse and Afarjasse, but also making secretive forays into western Fontargenta and Oranseri to smuggle families out of the Grendel-held regions of Feroz. While the Grendel may suspect what they have been up to - indeed Governor Rahab has placed a bounty on their heads if they could be caught in Grendel territory - the treaty prevented them doing anything about it while they were in the ceded regions. Unfortunately, that provision of the treaty is now over.		Among those most enthusiastic about getting people out of Feroz have been several groups of [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] - themselves rescued by the Empire from the grasp of the Grendel. For the last six months they have been not only helping evacuees from Morajasse and Afarjasse, but also making secretive forays into western Fontargenta and Oranseri to smuggle families out of the Grendel-held regions of Feroz. While the Grendel may suspect what they have been up to - indeed Governor Rahab has placed a bounty on their heads if they could be caught in Grendel territory - the treaty prevented them doing anything about it while they were in the ceded regions. Unfortunately, that provision of the treaty is now over.

	While most of the islanders were able to get back across the border into Segura before it was closed, two of them were not so lucky. The pair - ~~Isla~~ and ~~Milo~~ i Tracado i Zemress - were expecting to meet a small number of refugees from Bramar, and were unable to make it to safety before the borders closed. News has reached their family in the Brass Coast that they are somewhere in the woods of western Afarjasse, within spitting distance of the border. Unfortunately, patrols from Mora's Rock ''know'' they are there and are actively searching for them.		While most of the islanders were able to get back across the border into Segura before it was closed, two of them were not so lucky. The pair - Mira and Ira i Tracado i Zemress - were expecting to meet a small number of refugees from Bramar, and were unable to make it to safety before the borders closed. News has reached their family in the Brass Coast that they are somewhere in the woods of western Afarjasse, within spitting distance of the border. Unfortunately, patrols from Mora's Rock ''know'' they are there and are actively searching for them.

	A conjunction of the Sentinel Gate will take a small group to the '''Afar Hills''' on the Seguran border, close to the suspected location of the i Tracado allowing a rescue to be mounted. This will require stealth and cunning - direct armed confrontation with the Grendel is likely to create a diplomatic incident. The civil service suggest that the [[Hand of Guerra]] might take responsibility for overseeing the rescue effort - they are after all responsible for aiding refugees		A conjunction of the Sentinel Gate will take a small group to the '''Afar Hills''' on the Seguran border, close to the suspected location of the i Tracado allowing a rescue to be mounted. This will require stealth and cunning - direct armed confrontation with the Grendel is likely to create a diplomatic incident. The civil service suggest that the [[Hand of Guerra]] might take responsibility for overseeing the rescue effort - they are after all responsible for aiding refugees

	'''Success and Failure:''' If ~~Isla~~ and ~~Milo~~ are captured by the Grendel, they almost certainly face a one-way trip to the salt mines of the Broken Shore. While the orcs may respect their audacity, Governor Rahab wants to send a clear message to "his" conquered Freeborn that there will be severe consequences for trying to escape Feroz.		'''Success and Failure:''' If Mira and Ira are captured by the Grendel, they almost certainly face a one-way trip to the salt mines of the Broken Shore. While the orcs may respect their audacity, Governor Rahab wants to send a clear message to "his" conquered Freeborn that there will be severe consequences for trying to escape Feroz.

	Successfully rescuing the pair, however, will provide not only their expertise to the plan to evacuate Feroz, but that of their fellow Zemress islanders. As such it will provide a 1,000 strength bonus to the military unit action (regardless of whether it is stealthy or overt).		Successfully rescuing the pair, however, will provide not only their expertise to the plan to evacuate Feroz, but that of their fellow Zemress islanders. As such it will provide a 1,000 strength bonus to the military unit action (regardless of whether it is stealthy or overt).
	{{SOP\|statement=Feroz is not lost it is waiting, We are Freeborn and retreat is not defeat. The Freeborn generals are calling for a new army. We encourage all those - especially Feroz refugees - who wish to strike back, to enlist in the army, to strengthen the Empire and enable us to take the fight back to our foes.\|by=Rocio i Fijadoz i Guerra\|vote=Upheld with Primacy (178-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=Feroz is not lost it is waiting, We are Freeborn and retreat is not defeat. The Freeborn generals are calling for a new army. We encourage all those - especially Feroz refugees - who wish to strike back, to enlist in the army, to strengthen the Empire and enable us to take the fight back to our foes.\|by=Rocio i Fijadoz i Guerra\|vote=Upheld with Primacy (178-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}

	==Join the Army==		==Join the Army==
	Abandoning Feroz is a bitter blow to Freeborn Pride. To be convinced to give up their homes, people are forced to acknowledge that the Empire do not expect the territory to be recovered any time soon. It is only possible to do that with a clearly worded mandate urging everyone to accept that unpalatable truth.		Abandoning Feroz is a bitter blow to Freeborn Pride. To be convinced to give up their homes, people are forced to acknowledge that the Empire do not expect the territory to be recovered any time soon. It is only possible to do that with a clearly worded mandate urging everyone to accept that unpalatable truth.

Rafferty at 12:00, 7 June 2022

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	The full details of the ritual text are unavailable, but the civil service speculate that it will likely be somewhere around the tenth magnitude based on the vague description provided by the herald and does not draw on the power of an eternal.		The full details of the ritual text are unavailable, but the civil service speculate that it will likely be somewhere around the tenth magnitude based on the vague description provided by the herald and does not draw on the power of an eternal.
	{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|~~[[Let it swing]]~~}}		{{Conjunction Boilerplate\|Some kind of trouble}}

	===Afar Hills Rescue===		===Afar Hills Rescue===
	* '''A group of Zemress islanders who have been helping people evacuate Feroz has been caught behind enemy lines'''		* '''A group of Zemress islanders who have been helping people evacuate Feroz has been caught behind enemy lines'''

Responsible1: /* Sarcophan Magic */

2022-06-05T10:35:30Z

Sarcophan Magic

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	===Sarcophan Magic===		===Sarcophan Magic===
	* '''The Imperial Conclave can secure a ritual text from a cabal of Sarcophan magicians that helps fleets perform covert action'''		* '''The Imperial Conclave can secure a ritual text from a cabal of Sarcophan magicians that helps fleets perform covert action'''
	* '''The magicians want the Golden Voyage ~~diseminated~~ to them'''		* '''The magicians want the Golden Voyage disseminated to them'''
	* '''If the Conclave does this during the current summit, the eternal Sadogua will deliver the ritual text'''		* '''If the Conclave does this during the current summit, the eternal Sadogua will deliver the ritual text'''
	While there are magical ways to enhance military units working with a spy network, no such magic currently exists in the Empire for supporting a fleet engaged in clandestine activity - at least not in a codified form. While there is still time to prepare an [[arcane projection]] to allow such magic to be used, such methods are expensive. Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, however, a message is received for the [[Penumbral Watcher]] - currently vacant - from a toad-faced herald of the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]]. Without going into too much detail, the herald explains that if the [[Imperial Conclave]] want it, the Father of Bats can serve as a go-between to secure for them a copy of a ritual text employed in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] that uses [[Night magic]] to support a fleet engaged in covert action.		While there are magical ways to enhance military units working with a spy network, no such magic currently exists in the Empire for supporting a fleet engaged in clandestine activity - at least not in a codified form. While there is still time to prepare an [[arcane projection]] to allow such magic to be used, such methods are expensive. Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, however, a message is received for the [[Penumbral Watcher]] - currently vacant - from a toad-faced herald of the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]]. Without going into too much detail, the herald explains that if the [[Imperial Conclave]] want it, the Father of Bats can serve as a go-between to secure for them a copy of a ritual text employed in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] that uses [[Night magic]] to support a fleet engaged in covert action.

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	During the Winter Solstice, the Brass Coast National Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_66\|upheld a mandate]] to encourage the Freeborn of Feroz to abandon the [[territory]] to the Grendel. '''Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra''' was chosen to enact the mandate, and with a supply of liao and several capable assistants has done just that. The mandate urged those who could to quit the territory while it was still possible.		During the Winter Solstice, the Brass Coast National Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_66\|upheld a mandate]] to encourage the Freeborn of Feroz to abandon the [[territory]] to the Grendel. '''Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra''' was chosen to enact the mandate, and with a supply of liao and several capable assistants has done just that. The mandate urged those who could to quit the territory while it was still possible.

	As a consequence, the steady stream of people leaving western ~~Feoz~~ has become a torrent. Many Freeborn in the western regions of [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afarjasse ]] and [[Feroz#Morajasse\|Morajasse]] have left the territory by land, over the border into [[Madruga]] and [[Segura]]. While the Freeborn are not a charitable people by nature, there are ties of family and tribe that hold them together. Those refugees who have kin in Madruga or Segura are welcomed with open arms, and a place found for the others to pitch their tents. The [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] in particular are making a concerted effort to offer a place at their table to anyone who is prepared to help them till their fields, in whatever capacity. The temples of priests dedicated to [[the Little Mother]] have opened their gates and strive to help those forced to abandon their homes to find new, prosperous lives, helping them to fend for themselves.		As a consequence, the steady stream of people leaving western Feroz has become a torrent. Many Freeborn in the western regions of [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afarjasse ]] and [[Feroz#Morajasse\|Morajasse]] have left the territory by land, over the border into [[Madruga]] and [[Segura]]. While the Freeborn are not a charitable people by nature, there are ties of family and tribe that hold them together. Those refugees who have kin in Madruga or Segura are welcomed with open arms, and a place found for the others to pitch their tents. The [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] in particular are making a concerted effort to offer a place at their table to anyone who is prepared to help them till their fields, in whatever capacity. The temples of priests dedicated to [[the Little Mother]] have opened their gates and strive to help those forced to abandon their homes to find new, prosperous lives, helping them to fend for themselves.

	Those Freeborn in the Cazar Straits, Fontargenta, and Oranseri are not as fortunate however. The treaty does not guarantee their ability to move, and Governor Rahab has little interest in allowing them to leave the territory. Fortunately, the open coastline of eastern Feroz offers an avenue of escape. Since nobody knows these treacherous waters better than the Freeborn, their [[fleet\|fleets]] will be able to slip in under cover of darkness and smuggle their countryfolk out from under the noses of the Grendel. The [[orc\|orcs]] will undoubtedly be furious, but by the time they realise what was happening it will be too late to do anything about it.		Those Freeborn in the Cazar Straits, Fontargenta, and Oranseri are not as fortunate however. The treaty does not guarantee their ability to move, and Governor Rahab has little interest in allowing them to leave the territory. Fortunately, the open coastline of eastern Feroz offers an avenue of escape. Since nobody knows these treacherous waters better than the Freeborn, their [[fleet\|fleets]] will be able to slip in under cover of darkness and smuggle their countryfolk out from under the noses of the Grendel. The [[orc\|orcs]] will undoubtedly be furious, but by the time they realise what was happening it will be too late to do anything about it.
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	* '''Military units that support this action will help Imperial citizens escape Feroz by land'''		* '''Military units that support this action will help Imperial citizens escape Feroz by land'''
	* '''A standard military unit that supports this action receives 6 crowns in payment from grateful citizens'''		* '''A standard military unit that supports this action receives 6 crowns in payment from grateful citizens'''
	Not everyone can make it easily to the coast. There are people in Afarjasse and Morajasse who, for whatever reason, have still not made it out of the territory. Likewise, there are subjects of the Grendel in western ~~Oranserai~~ and Fontargenta who did not have the opportunity to try and leave afforded by the treaty. These people need assistance from Imperial military captains. For some this assistance will mean help crossing the border into Madruga or Segura. For others it will require an actual escort - Imperial military units crossing unseen into Feroz to help these people escape.		Not everyone can make it easily to the coast. There are people in Afarjasse and Morajasse who, for whatever reason, have still not made it out of the territory. Likewise, there are subjects of the Grendel in western Oranseri and Fontargenta who did not have the opportunity to try and leave afforded by the treaty. These people need assistance from Imperial military captains. For some this assistance will mean help crossing the border into Madruga or Segura. For others it will require an actual escort - Imperial military units crossing unseen into Feroz to help these people escape.

	The action allowing a military unit to help "Evacuate Feroz" appears on the ''spy network'' dropdown. A military unit that takes this action will not receive their normal production, but they will at least be paid - even desperate Freeborn will expect to pay for assistance getting out of Feroz. A standard military unit will earn 6 Crowns for their role in evacuating Feroz, with enchanted or upgraded forces receiving commensurately more money.		The action allowing a military unit to help "Evacuate Feroz" appears on the ''spy network'' dropdown. A military unit that takes this action will not receive their normal production, but they will at least be paid - even desperate Freeborn will expect to pay for assistance getting out of Feroz. A standard military unit will earn 6 Crowns for their role in evacuating Feroz, with enchanted or upgraded forces receiving commensurately more money.
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	===Overland Success===		===Overland Success===
	The total military strength applied to ''Evacuate Feroz'' will determine how successful the plan is. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by sea, and broadly affects the western, inland parts of the territory.		The total military strength applied to ''Evacuate Feroz'' will determine how successful the plan is. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by sea, and broadly affects the western, inland parts of the territory.
	* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens in the western regions, and much larger numbers trapped in the western parts of ~~Oranserai~~ and ~~Fortargenta~~.		* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens in the western regions, and much larger numbers trapped in the western parts of Oranseri and Fontargenta.
	* '''Success (5,000 or more strength):''' Most of the citizens of the western regions are able to reach safety in Segura. but there are still be some people in south-western ~~Oranserai~~ and in ~~Fortargenta~~ who remain subject to the Grendel. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Segura, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Segura will increased by 15 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits will take a significant dip.		* '''Success (5,000 or more strength):''' Most of the citizens of the western regions are able to reach safety in Segura. but there are still be some people in south-western Oranseri and in Fontargenta who remain subject to the Grendel. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Segura, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Segura will increased by 15 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits will take a significant dip.
	* '''Major Victory (10,000 or more strength):''' The evacuation (by land at least) is a complete success. While a handful of families will still be left in ~~westeren~~ Feroz, the majority will have escaped. After the disruption is taken into account, this will increase the taxation provided by Segura by 20 Thrones each season. In addition, among the evacuees will be workers at the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens of Feroz]] and the offices of the [[Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel\|Incarnadine Satchel]], bringing cuttings and expertise that will create an [[opportunity]] related to establishing herb gardens in Segura. Governor Rahab will need to bring in slaves if he wishes to operate the [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] of western Feroz; his profits will be significantly reduced. If the sea evacuation has also been a ''Total Victory'' then he will be ruined financially.		* '''Major Victory (10,000 or more strength):''' The evacuation (by land at least) is a complete success. While a handful of families will still be left in western Feroz, the majority will have escaped. After the disruption is taken into account, this will increase the taxation provided by Segura by 20 Thrones each season. In addition, among the evacuees will be workers at the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens of Feroz]] and the offices of the [[Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel\|Incarnadine Satchel]], bringing cuttings and expertise that will create an [[opportunity]] related to establishing herb gardens in Segura. Governor Rahab will need to bring in slaves if he wishes to operate the [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] of western Feroz; his profits will be significantly reduced. If the sea evacuation has also been a ''Total Victory'' then he will be ruined financially.

	==Over the Sea==		==Over the Sea==
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	A standard fleet with neither enchantment nor upgrades provides 100 strength to the ''Evacuate Feroz'' action. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by land, and focuses on helping people escape the coastal parts of the territory.		A standard fleet with neither enchantment nor upgrades provides 100 strength to the ''Evacuate Feroz'' action. The result is calculated separately to the plan to evacuate people by land, and focuses on helping people escape the coastal parts of the territory.
	* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, especially those from the corsair families of the Cazar Straits, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens along the coast of Feroz, with large numbers trapped in the port towns of ~~Oranserai~~ and ~~Fortargenta~~.		* '''Inconclusive (less than 5000 strength):''' Many families are able to escape, especially those from the corsair families of the Cazar Straits, but the majority are left behind. There continue to be a number of Imperial citizens along the coast of Feroz, with large numbers trapped in the port towns of Oranseri and Fontargenta.
	* '''Success (5000 or more strength):''' There are sufficient fleets operating in Feroz to evacuate most of the population of the Cazar Straits before the Grendel know what is happening. While some families in other parts of the territory are able to escape, many more are left behind. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Madruga, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Madruga will increased by 10 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits from Feroz will be reduced, but he will ultimately be able to weather the economic damage.		* '''Success (5000 or more strength):''' There are sufficient fleets operating in Feroz to evacuate most of the population of the Cazar Straits before the Grendel know what is happening. While some families in other parts of the territory are able to escape, many more are left behind. The evacuation will cause some short-term disruption, primarily in Madruga, and ultimately increase the costs to the Senate for operating the territory. It will however also see a lot of new people creating new lives there. As a result the taxation revenue paid by Madruga will increased by 10 Thrones each season. Governor Rahab's profits from Feroz will be reduced, but he will ultimately be able to weather the economic damage.
	* '''Significant Victory (10000 or more strength):''' The evacuation of Cazar Straits is a complete success, and the majority of Imperial citizens in Fontargenta will be able to find safety, but while some of the people in the Grendel stronghold of Oranseri will make it to safety, the majority will be left behind due to Grendel vigilance. This will significantly increase the taxation in Madruga, to 17 Thrones per season. The people evacuated from ~~Fortargenta~~ will include several agricultural specialists and vintners, who will offer an [[opportunity]] to establish new vineyards in Madruga. This will have a major impact on Governor Rahab's profits.		* '''Significant Victory (10000 or more strength):''' The evacuation of Cazar Straits is a complete success, and the majority of Imperial citizens in Fontargenta will be able to find safety, but while some of the people in the Grendel stronghold of Oranseri will make it to safety, the majority will be left behind due to Grendel vigilance. This will significantly increase the taxation in Madruga, to 17 Thrones per season. The people evacuated from Fontargenta will include several agricultural specialists and vintners, who will offer an [[opportunity]] to establish new vineyards in Madruga. This will have a major impact on Governor Rahab's profits.
	* '''Total Victory (15000 or more strength):''' The evacuation of Feroz will be a total success - at least by sea. There will be only a handful of Imperial citizens left in the eastern parts of the territory. This will significantly increase the taxation of Madruga by 30 Thrones each season once the initial disruption has subsided. In addition to a new opportunity to settle the vintners of ~~Fortargenta~~, there will be an opportunity for the people of Oranseri to swell the towns along the Madrugan coast. Governor Rahab's profits will be slashed - he will struggle to make any money at all in the short term, and if the land evacuation has also been a ''Major Victory'' then he will be ruined financially.		* '''Total Victory (15000 or more strength):''' The evacuation of Feroz will be a total success - at least by sea. There will be only a handful of Imperial citizens left in the eastern parts of the territory. This will significantly increase the taxation of Madruga by 30 Thrones each season once the initial disruption has subsided. In addition to a new opportunity to settle the vintners of Fontargenta, there will be an opportunity for the people of Oranseri to swell the towns along the Madrugan coast. Governor Rahab's profits will be slashed - he will struggle to make any money at all in the short term, and if the land evacuation has also been a ''Major Victory'' then he will be ruined financially.

	==Deeper Strategy==		==Deeper Strategy==
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	* [[To curb those raging appetites]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune discussing the situation in Feroz		* [[To curb those raging appetites]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune discussing the situation in Feroz
	* [[From the sieve of your hands]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune discussing the situation in Spiral		* [[From the sieve of your hands]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune discussing the situation in Spiral
	* [[Bones in the ocean]] - Winter 383YE ~~Wnd~~ of Fortune dealing with the Isle of the Osseini and the future of the justicars		* [[Bones in the ocean]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune dealing with the Isle of the Osseini and the future of the justicars
	* [[Everything has a price]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune detailing wider implications of the Grendel peace treaty especially with regards to trade between the Empire and the orcs.		* [[Everything has a price]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune detailing wider implications of the Grendel peace treaty especially with regards to trade between the Empire and the orcs.
	* [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|The treaty]] - details the provisions of the Autumn 383YE peace treaty		* [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|The treaty]] - details the provisions of the Autumn 383YE peace treaty