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Twiggy at 18:05, 7 February 2026

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	The tower would take two seasons to construct, but once completed, the quality of the Eastern Sky would change to ''favoured'' a reflection of the close relationship between Dawn and the summer eternals.		The tower would take two seasons to construct, but once completed, the quality of the Eastern Sky would change to ''favoured'' a reflection of the close relationship between Dawn and the summer eternals.

	As a small additional benefit, the eternals of Summer would ensure that if the Semmerstones were ever seriously attacked, they would draw the Tower of the East into the Summer ~~Realm~~ so that it could not be reached until the danger had passed.		As a small additional benefit, the eternals of Summer would ensure that if the Semmerstones were ever seriously attacked, they would draw the Tower of the East into the Summer realm so that it could not be reached until the danger had passed.

	===Favoured===		===Favoured===

Twiggy at 02:02, 22 January 2026

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	Inspired by the recent victories and urged to seek glory through service to Dawn, thousands more yeofolk have requested to join the Dawnish armies. The Golden Sun, one of the oldest Dawnish armies, has been their first choice, probably because its general is sometimes referred to as the First General of Dawn. As a result there is a short window for Dawn and the Empire to capitalise on this enthusiasm.		Inspired by the recent victories and urged to seek glory through service to Dawn, thousands more yeofolk have requested to join the Dawnish armies. The Golden Sun, one of the oldest Dawnish armies, has been their first choice, probably because its general is sometimes referred to as the First General of Dawn. As a result there is a short window for Dawn and the Empire to capitalise on this enthusiasm.

	As an [[opportunity]] available at the Winter Solstice, should the Senate approve a [[commission]] to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Golden Sun, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 100 wains of mithril and 200 crowns.		As an [[opportunity]] available at the Winter Solstice, should the Senate approve a [[commission]] to [[Army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] the Golden Sun, then the thousands of yeofolk who are looking to enlist can be recruited and trained. As a consequence, the cost to enlarge the army would be 100 wains of mithril and 200 crowns.

	==Eastern Sky==		==Eastern Sky==

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	<quote by="Pelleas Thorne, Mandate, Dawn National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld 82 - 10"> The people of Dawn applaud the great triumphs that our generals and our armies have wrought. Now let us embrace glory, claim victory, an seize the prize. We send Pelleas Thorne with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to commit themselves body and soul to glory in the service of Dawn.</quote>		<quote by="Pelleas Thorne, Mandate, Dawn National Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld 82 - 10"> The people of Dawn applaud the great triumphs that our generals and our armies have wrought. Now let us embrace glory, claim victory, an seize the prize. We send Pelleas Thorne with 50 doses of liao to urge every Dawnish soldier to commit themselves body and soul to glory in the service of Dawn.</quote>
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Regardless of the decisions of individual [[general\|generals]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] agreed to the [[enlargement of the Golden Sun]].		Regardless of the decisions of individual [[general\|generals]], the [[Senate]] agreed to the [[enlargement of the Golden Sun]].

	The general of the Hounds of Glory provided 25 wains of mithril after the Winter Solstice and has changed the army's quality to ''Indomitable Glory''.		The general of the Hounds of Glory provided 25 wains of mithril after the Winter Solstice and has changed the army's quality to ''Indomitable Glory''.

Twiggy at 17:53, 1 August 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Dawnish armies have gone from victory to victory. They have driven the druj from Dawn, [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Home_.28Semmerholm.29\|sending them fleeing from Semmerholm]]. Then they made common cause with the eternals of summer to [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|gain their aid to cross the Semmerlak]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|take the Druj by surprise]] invading and swiftly conquering Ossium. Buoyed up by these triumphs, the people of Dawn, noble and yeofolk alike, increasingly see their armies as invincible. Now the mandate that the ~~Dawish~~ national assembly gave Pelleas has created three chances for Dawn to ~~capitalize~~ on these opportunities.		The Dawnish armies have gone from victory to victory. They have driven the druj from Dawn, [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Home_.28Semmerholm.29\|sending them fleeing from Semmerholm]]. Then they made common cause with the eternals of summer to [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|gain their aid to cross the Semmerlak]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|take the Druj by surprise]] invading and swiftly conquering Ossium. Buoyed up by these triumphs, the people of Dawn, noble and yeofolk alike, increasingly see their armies as invincible. Now the mandate that the Dawnish national assembly gave Pelleas has created three chances for Dawn to capitalise on these opportunities.

	In the wake of the mandate, the armies of Dawn are filled with zeal for conquest and glorious war. For the next year (until the start of the Winter Solstics 383YE) no Dawnish general can issue the [[Army orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army orders#Cautious Advance\|Cautious Advance]] [[Army orders\|orders]]. However if even one of the generals takes advantage of one of these opportunities, this restriction will become ''permanent'' for every Dawnish army. They will never again be able to give ground before a foe, or use cautious inglorious tactics.		In the wake of the mandate, the armies of Dawn are filled with zeal for conquest and glorious war. For the next year (until the start of the Winter Solstics 383YE) no Dawnish general can issue the [[Army orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army orders#Cautious Advance\|Cautious Advance]] [[Army orders\|orders]]. However if even one of the generals takes advantage of one of these opportunities, this restriction will become ''permanent'' for every Dawnish army. They will never again be able to give ground before a foe, or use cautious inglorious tactics.

Twiggy at 01:08, 18 July 2025

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	An Imperial army that is favoured by the eternals of a realm can call on them for allies each season. Whichever patron they ask for assistance will determine the nature of the aid, granting the army great flexibility. Most will send soldiers to fight alongside the Empire, but not all the lords and ladies of Summer have armies at their command.		An Imperial army that is favoured by the eternals of a realm can call on them for allies each season. Whichever patron they ask for assistance will determine the nature of the aid, granting the army great flexibility. Most will send soldiers to fight alongside the Empire, but not all the lords and ladies of Summer have armies at their command.

	By right of the agreements made, the general is guaranteed the right to call on each eternal once each season and never the same aid two seasons running. The eternals of summer are bound by their word, so they are obliged to provide the aid agreed, regardless of how they feel about Dawn or the Empire at any given point, but they cannot help if the Conclave has given them [[Amity_and_enmity#Declaration_of_Enmity\|enmity]]. If an eternal is under enmity, then any attempt to request their aid will automatically fail and the army will default to [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|solid ~~defense~~]].		By right of the agreements made, the general is guaranteed the right to call on each eternal once each season and never the same aid two seasons running. The eternals of summer are bound by their word, so they are obliged to provide the aid agreed, regardless of how they feel about Dawn or the Empire at any given point, but they cannot help if the Conclave has given them [[Amity_and_enmity#Declaration_of_Enmity\|enmity]]. If an eternal is under enmity, then any attempt to request their aid will automatically fail and the army will default to [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|solid defence]].

	A favoured army is versatile, but can only request aid from each eternal once a year and never the same eternal two seasons running. The general of the Eastern Sky is appointed in Summer. They might immediately employ the Iron Duke's aid to give orders to traverse the crossroads, provided that a different order was given the season before, but then cannot call on Barien again until after the next Summer summit. If the general chooses to override this limitation it will work, but that option will be permanently removed from those available from that point onwards.		A favoured army is versatile, but can only request aid from each eternal once a year and never the same eternal two seasons running. The general of the Eastern Sky is appointed in Summer. They might immediately employ the Iron Duke's aid to give orders to traverse the crossroads, provided that a different order was given the season before, but then cannot call on Barien again until after the next Summer summit. If the general chooses to override this limitation it will work, but that option will be permanently removed from those available from that point onwards.

Thespaceinvader: /* Eastern Sky */

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Eastern Sky

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	Each eternal may only be called on for aid once a year, and never the same eternal two seasons running. At the insistence of their eternal counterparts the deal states that if the Empire ever violates these terms then the aid will be rendered, but the compact with that eternal will be broken. Henceforth that eternal will offer no more aid to the Eastern Sky.		Each eternal may only be called on for aid once a year, and never the same eternal two seasons running. At the insistence of their eternal counterparts the deal states that if the Empire ever violates these terms then the aid will be rendered, but the compact with that eternal will be broken. Henceforth that eternal will offer no more aid to the Eastern Sky.

	To do so the Empire must commission a great tower of mithril to be constructed at the [[Semmerholm#The_Semmerstones\|~~the~~ Semmerstones]]. The Tower of the East would require 75 wains of mithril, and would need to be constructed in the regio itself. The structure would form a place where the enchanters of Dawn and the Eternals of Summer might meet and discuss business in comfort and security. Rather than appoint someone to oversee the tower, the suggestion is that it become the official residence of the General of the Eastern Sky. If they were an enchanter they might use the tower to meet with their eternal allies and negotiate their help, if not then they could direct others to do so on their behalf.		To do so the Empire must commission a great tower of mithril to be constructed at the [[Semmerholm#The_Semmerstones\|Semmerstones]]. The Tower of the East would require 75 wains of mithril, and would need to be constructed in the regio itself. The structure would form a place where the enchanters of Dawn and the Eternals of Summer might meet and discuss business in comfort and security. Rather than appoint someone to oversee the tower, the suggestion is that it become the official residence of the General of the Eastern Sky. If they were an enchanter they might use the tower to meet with their eternal allies and negotiate their help, if not then they could direct others to do so on their behalf.

	The tower would take two seasons to construct, but once completed, the quality of the Eastern Sky would change to ''favoured'' a reflection of the close relationship between Dawn and the summer eternals.		The tower would take two seasons to construct, but once completed, the quality of the Eastern Sky would change to ''favoured'' a reflection of the close relationship between Dawn and the summer eternals.

RichardRaynor: /* Overview */ sp

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Overview: sp

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Dawnish armies have gone from victory to victory. They have driven the druj from Dawn, [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Home_.28Semmerholm.29\|sending them fleeing from Semmerholm]]. Then they made common cause with the eternals of summer to [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|gain their aid to cross the Semmerlak]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|take the Druj by surprise]] invading and swiftly conquering ~~Osseum~~. Buoyed up by these triumphs, the people of Dawn, noble and yeofolk alike, increasingly see their armies as invincible. Now the mandate that the Dawish national assembly gave Pelleas has created three chances for Dawn to capitalize on these opportunities.		The Dawnish armies have gone from victory to victory. They have driven the druj from Dawn, [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Home_.28Semmerholm.29\|sending them fleeing from Semmerholm]]. Then they made common cause with the eternals of summer to [[Semmerholm#The_Golden_Causeway\|gain their aid to cross the Semmerlak]] and [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#In_The_End_.28The_Mallum.29\|take the Druj by surprise]] invading and swiftly conquering Ossium. Buoyed up by these triumphs, the people of Dawn, noble and yeofolk alike, increasingly see their armies as invincible. Now the mandate that the Dawish national assembly gave Pelleas has created three chances for Dawn to capitalize on these opportunities.

	In the wake of the mandate, the armies of Dawn are filled with zeal for conquest and glorious war. For the next year (until the start of the Winter Solstics 383YE) no Dawnish general can issue the [[Army orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army orders#Cautious Advance\|Cautious Advance]] [[Army orders\|orders]]. However if even one of the generals takes advantage of one of these opportunities, this restriction will become ''permanent'' for every Dawnish army. They will never again be able to give ground before a foe, or use cautious inglorious tactics.		In the wake of the mandate, the armies of Dawn are filled with zeal for conquest and glorious war. For the next year (until the start of the Winter Solstics 383YE) no Dawnish general can issue the [[Army orders#Give Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army orders#Cautious Advance\|Cautious Advance]] [[Army orders\|orders]]. However if even one of the generals takes advantage of one of these opportunities, this restriction will become ''permanent'' for every Dawnish army. They will never again be able to give ground before a foe, or use cautious inglorious tactics.

Hastur at 08:47, 28 March 2024

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	An Imperial army that is favoured by the eternals of a realm can call on them for allies each season. Whichever patron they ask for assistance will determine the nature of the aid, granting the army great flexibility. Most will send soldiers to fight alongside the Empire, but not all the lords and ladies of Summer have armies at their command.		An Imperial army that is favoured by the eternals of a realm can call on them for allies each season. Whichever patron they ask for assistance will determine the nature of the aid, granting the army great flexibility. Most will send soldiers to fight alongside the Empire, but not all the lords and ladies of Summer have armies at their command.

	By right of the agreements made, the general is guaranteed the right to call on each eternal once each season and never the same aid two seasons running. The eternals of summer are bound by their word, so they are obliged to provide the aid agreed, regardless of how they feel about Dawn or the Empire at any given point, but they cannot help if the Conclave has given them [[Amity_and_enmity#Declaration_of_Enmity\|enmity]]. If an eternal is under ~~emnity~~, then any attempt to request their aid will automatically fail and the army will default to [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|solid defense]].		By right of the agreements made, the general is guaranteed the right to call on each eternal once each season and never the same aid two seasons running. The eternals of summer are bound by their word, so they are obliged to provide the aid agreed, regardless of how they feel about Dawn or the Empire at any given point, but they cannot help if the Conclave has given them [[Amity_and_enmity#Declaration_of_Enmity\|enmity]]. If an eternal is under enmity, then any attempt to request their aid will automatically fail and the army will default to [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|solid defense]].

	A favoured army is versatile, but can only request aid from each eternal once a year and never the same eternal two seasons running. The general of the Eastern Sky is appointed in Summer. They might immediately employ the Iron Duke's aid to give orders to traverse the crossroads, provided that a different order was given the season before, but then cannot call on Barien again until after the next Summer summit. If the general chooses to override this limitation it will work, but that option will be permanently removed from those available from that point onwards.		A favoured army is versatile, but can only request aid from each eternal once a year and never the same eternal two seasons running. The general of the Eastern Sky is appointed in Summer. They might immediately employ the Iron Duke's aid to give orders to traverse the crossroads, provided that a different order was given the season before, but then cannot call on Barien again until after the next Summer summit. If the general chooses to override this limitation it will work, but that option will be permanently removed from those available from that point onwards.

	<box>'''Favoured Options'''<br>		<box>'''Favoured Options'''<br>
	The Eastern Sun could call on the following Summer eternals for aid. That aid would allow the general to employ a specific order, provided that the eternal is not currently under ~~emnity~~.		The Eastern Sun could call on the following Summer eternals for aid. That aid would allow the general to employ a specific order, provided that the eternal is not currently under enmity.
	* [[Barien\|The Iron Duke]] - Traverse the Crossroads		* [[Barien\|The Iron Duke]] - Traverse the Crossroads
	* [[Eleonaris\|The Lion of Summer]] - [[Army_qualities#Glorious\|Triumphant Charge]]		* [[Eleonaris\|The Lion of Summer]] - [[Army_qualities#Glorious\|Triumphant Charge]]

Hailmur at 21:05, 24 March 2024

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Lady Nimue de Moraine straightened her dress and checked her appearance in the mirror a final time. It was important to look her best today she mused, though perhaps more for her Pride than for professional reasons. She needed to hurry, she'd spent too longing picking appropriate jewellery to match the dress. She'd picked the silver tiara in the end rather than the gold, a small act of rebellion against her heart. She left her maid, Mary, to put the remainder away as she strode out of the ~~pavillion~~, and began to pick her way along the simple stone path that would take her to the top of the hill.		<ic>Lady Nimue de Moraine straightened her dress and checked her appearance in the mirror a final time. It was important to look her best today she mused, though perhaps more for her Pride than for professional reasons. She needed to hurry, she'd spent too longing picking appropriate jewellery to match the dress. She'd picked the silver tiara in the end rather than the gold, a small act of rebellion against her heart. She left her maid, Mary, to put the remainder away as she strode out of the pavilion, and began to pick her way along the simple stone path that would take her to the top of the hill.

	The negotiations had gone well, uncannily well in her professional opinion. The nobility of the Realm of Flowers were overjoyed by Dawn's continued triumphs and their recent victory over their hated enemy the Druj had been cause for mutual celebration. Now they seemed to be falling over themselves to offer aid. That was their way of course - when Dawn triumphed they would shower her with love, and when tragedy befell them then they would turn on them just as quickly. They were as faithless as they were powerful.		The negotiations had gone well, uncannily well in her professional opinion. The nobility of the Realm of Flowers were overjoyed by Dawn's continued triumphs and their recent victory over their hated enemy the Druj had been cause for mutual celebration. Now they seemed to be falling over themselves to offer aid. That was their way of course - when Dawn triumphed they would shower her with love, and when tragedy befell them then they would turn on them just as quickly. They were as faithless as they were powerful.
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	Where had that thought come from? Better not to think about that. Not today. Most of the talks had been with heralds so far, but she would be here today to sign the compact. Something as important as this would require Presence - the laws of magic compelled her. So many years had gone by, would she even recognise Nimue? Lord Boric, the enchanter who had led the negotiations claimed that eternals were incapable of understanding mortal aging. He thought that when they met a mortal again later in life, they would think them a different person. It was a silly idea... but there was some evidence for it.		Where had that thought come from? Better not to think about that. Not today. Most of the talks had been with heralds so far, but she would be here today to sign the compact. Something as important as this would require Presence - the laws of magic compelled her. So many years had gone by, would she even recognise Nimue? Lord Boric, the enchanter who had led the negotiations claimed that eternals were incapable of understanding mortal aging. He thought that when they met a mortal again later in life, they would think them a different person. It was a silly idea... but there was some evidence for it.

	In a way it made sense. She thought about herself all those years ago. She was a different person then. Nineteen, flush with the confidence of youth. Beautiful, strong, arrogant. Fifty years later, the troubadours called her elegant instead of beautiful. Faint praise indeed, not that it mattered. She'd lost her heart when she passed her test and sworn she would never love again. Now she was a enchantress with the full power of House Moraine arrayed behind her. Heralds and house members alike feared her wroth. It was a fair exchange, all things considered, albeit somewhat involuntary.		In a way it made sense. She thought about herself all those years ago. She was a different person then. Nineteen, flush with the confidence of youth. Beautiful, strong, arrogant. Fifty years later, the troubadours called her elegant instead of beautiful. Faint praise indeed, not that it mattered. She'd lost her heart when she passed her test and sworn she would never love again. Now she was an enchantress with the full power of House Moraine arrayed behind her. Heralds and house members alike feared her wroth. It was a fair exchange, all things considered, albeit somewhat involuntary.

	She checked her hair was still in place. Mary had spent an age braiding it. The yellow petals were a nice touch, and the winds were just calm enough for them to stay in. Would she remember the night they had lain together on a bower of golden lilies? Of course she wouldn't. Only one heart had broken that night. Faithless they were by their nature. Powerful - but eternally faithless.		She checked her hair was still in place. Mary had spent an age braiding it. The yellow petals were a nice touch, and the winds were just calm enough for them to stay in. Would she remember the night they had lain together on a bower of golden lilies? Of course she wouldn't. Only one heart had broken that night. Faithless they were by their nature. Powerful - but eternally faithless.

RichardRaynor at 21:31, 21 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Lady Nimue de Moraine straightened her dress and checked her appearance in the mirror a final time. It was important to look her best today she mused, though perhaps more for her Pride than for professional reasons. She needed to hurry, she'd spent too longing picking appropriate jewellery to match the dress. She'd picked the silver tiara in the end rather than the gold, a small act of rebellion against her heart. She left her maid, Mary, to put the remainder away as she strode out of the pavillion, and began to pick her way along the simple stone path that would take her to the top of the hill.		<ic>Lady Nimue de Moraine straightened her dress and checked her appearance in the mirror a final time. It was important to look her best today she mused, though perhaps more for her Pride than for professional reasons. She needed to hurry, she'd spent too longing picking appropriate jewellery to match the dress. She'd picked the silver tiara in the end rather than the gold, a small act of rebellion against her heart. She left her maid, Mary, to put the remainder away as she strode out of the pavillion, and began to pick her way along the simple stone path that would take her to the top of the hill.