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Twiggy at 10:46, 17 February 2026

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	* '''Military units can be supported by enchantments that aid independent action; fleets can be supported by enchantments that aid privateering'''		* '''Military units can be supported by enchantments that aid independent action; fleets can be supported by enchantments that aid privateering'''
	* '''Only Marcher and Winterfolk fleets can operate freely in the Gullet; fleets from other nations receive a penalty to their effective strength'''		* '''Only Marcher and Winterfolk fleets can operate freely in the Gullet; fleets from other nations receive a penalty to their effective strength'''
	Both military units and fleets can participate in the Summer Raid on Skallahn. Following the event, the '''Raid Skallahn''' option will continue to appear in the [[Military unit#Take ~~independant~~ action\|independent action]] dropdown for both fleets and military units. Military units from any nation can contribute to the raid at full strength; fleets from nations other than Wintermark or the Marches (that is, from nations without easy access to the Gullet) will suffer a one rank penalty, losing 20 from their effective military strength.		Both military units and fleets can participate in the Summer Raid on Skallahn. Following the event, the '''Raid Skallahn''' option will continue to appear in the [[Military unit#Take independent action\|independent action]] dropdown for both fleets and military units. Military units from any nation can contribute to the raid at full strength; fleets from nations other than Wintermark or the Marches (that is, from nations without easy access to the Gullet) will suffer a one rank penalty, losing 20 from their effective military strength.

	Military units can benefit from those enchantments that improve independent action such as [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]], while fleets benefit from those that improve privateering such as [[Blood and Salt]]		Military units can benefit from those enchantments that improve independent action such as [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]], while fleets benefit from those that improve privateering such as [[Blood and Salt]]

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==The Spring Raid==		==The Spring Raid==
	In the end half the Imperial Nations chose to eschew the raid. The [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] Assembly had higher priorities - agreeing with '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_94\|Boyarina Nisha Melinka Rupeilia Strazcovich]]''' that [[Delirium#Canker\|resolving the Isember problem]] was more important. [[Mandate\|Mandates]] from '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_31\|Killian Mortére]]''' of [[Dawn]], '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_86\|Lochias]]''' of [[Urizen]] and '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_151\|Raphael i Zamora i Riqueza]]''' of [[the Brass Coast]] urged their people not to take part. Even the [[Navarr]] assembly - who had initially supported the raid - endorsed '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_144\|Meredith Nighthaven]]''' when they renounced the enterprise as unwise. And it seemed that the Marcher assembly themselves - the initial [[Smoke_and_oakum#Turnabout_is_Fair_Play\|source of the enthusiasm for the raid]] - seemed ambivalent, with Friar John of the Mourn bowing to the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] recommendation that other courses of action were more important.		In the end half the Imperial Nations chose to eschew the raid. The [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] Assembly had higher priorities - agreeing with '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_94\|Boyarina Nisha Melinka Rupeilia Strazcovich]]''' that [[Delirium#Canker\|resolving the Isember problem]] was more important. [[Mandate\|Mandates]] from '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_31\|Killian Mortére]]''' of [[Dawn]], '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_86\|Lochias]]''' of [[Urizen]] and '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_151\|Raphael i Zamora i Riqueza]]''' of [[the Brass Coast]] urged their people not to take part. Even the [[Navarr]] assembly - who had initially supported the raid - endorsed '''[[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_144\|Meredith Nighthaven]]''' when they renounced the enterprise as unwise. And it seemed that the Marcher assembly themselves - the initial [[Smoke_and_oakum#Turnabout_is_Fair_Play\|source of the enthusiasm for the raid]] - seemed ambivalent, with Friar John of the Mourn bowing to the [[Military Council]] recommendation that other courses of action were more important.

	Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).		Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).

Twiggy at 17:52, 1 August 2025

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	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zCTYVxRo8}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zCTYVxRo8}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The raid into Skallahn has been something of a disappointment. There were simply not enough fleets and military units to achieve a meaningful outcome that would impact the Jotun's war efforts. However, the raid has provided valuable experience and intelligence, and the Empire could try to ~~capitalize~~ on that, if they are ready to mount another attack before the Jotun have had chance to shore up their defences.		The raid into Skallahn has been something of a disappointment. There were simply not enough fleets and military units to achieve a meaningful outcome that would impact the Jotun's war efforts. However, the raid has provided valuable experience and intelligence, and the Empire could try to capitalise on that, if they are ready to mount another attack before the Jotun have had chance to shore up their defences.

	==The Spring Raid==		==The Spring Raid==
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	Given the scale of the initial ambitions, some might consider the raid a failure - but others argue it has laid the groundwork for future triumph.		Given the scale of the initial ambitions, some might consider the raid a failure - but others argue it has laid the groundwork for future triumph.

	Ambition teaches that "it is better, by far, to try and fail, than fail to try." The raid may not have achieved it's lofty goals, but given the odds stacked against it, it's arguable that it was never going to. Although in the end, the Empire had more intelligence about Skallahn than they ever had when they attempted the raid on Dubhtraig, the impression of many that this intelligence was too little and too late fatally undermined enthusiasm. No-one need have any concern on that front now the Empire has had months to [[Skallahn\|study the maps]] recovered from the Skallahn [[spy network]], but now they have something much more valuable - first-hand experience of testing the territory's defences - something not even the Empire's skilled scout can provide. Provided they act before the Jotun have time to shore up their defences, a ''second'' raid could ~~capitalize~~ on the invaluable insights brought back from the first foray and triumph where that ill-fated expedition stalled.		Ambition teaches that "it is better, by far, to try and fail, than fail to try." The raid may not have achieved it's lofty goals, but given the odds stacked against it, it's arguable that it was never going to. Although in the end, the Empire had more intelligence about Skallahn than they ever had when they attempted the raid on Dubhtraig, the impression of many that this intelligence was too little and too late fatally undermined enthusiasm. No-one need have any concern on that front now the Empire has had months to [[Skallahn\|study the maps]] recovered from the Skallahn [[spy network]], but now they have something much more valuable - first-hand experience of testing the territory's defences - something not even the Empire's skilled scout can provide. Provided they act before the Jotun have time to shore up their defences, a ''second'' raid could capitalise on the invaluable insights brought back from the first foray and triumph where that ill-fated expedition stalled.

	Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.		Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.

Hailmur at 02:12, 19 July 2024

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	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reach the Sea of Snow</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reach the Sea of Snow</span><br>
	'''12500 strength of fleets or more'''<br>		'''12500 strength of fleets or more'''<br>
	While Marcher and Wintermark fleet captains occasionally pass through the sea west of Jotun lands when travelling to distant ports, they know to head for open waters as quickly as possible, giving the coastline a wide berth. In the unlikely event the Empire is able to amass this much fleet strength, in addition to raiding Kierheim and burning the Kongegőr they will be in a position to push out into the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Snow\|Sea of Snow]]. This will create an opportunity during the Autumn Equinox for the Senate to commission Imperial fleets to scout the seas west of the Empire, along the coastlines of Kalsea, Narkyst, and potentially the Faraden lands, as they [[~~Map_the_Bay_of_Catazaar~~\|once did]] with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. If successful - and it will be a lot more difficult than it was to secure a map of the relatively balmy Bay - then the resulting maps will not be as detailed as those secured with a [[spy network]] but they will provide with the shape of the coastline, the nature of the waters and territories west of the Empire and descriptions of key settlements, just as efforts to map the Bay did.		While Marcher and Wintermark fleet captains occasionally pass through the sea west of Jotun lands when travelling to distant ports, they know to head for open waters as quickly as possible, giving the coastline a wide berth. In the unlikely event the Empire is able to amass this much fleet strength, in addition to raiding Kierheim and burning the Kongegőr they will be in a position to push out into the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Snow\|Sea of Snow]]. This will create an opportunity during the Autumn Equinox for the Senate to commission Imperial fleets to scout the seas west of the Empire, along the coastlines of Kalsea, Narkyst, and potentially the Faraden lands, as they [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazar\|once did]] with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. If successful - and it will be a lot more difficult than it was to secure a map of the relatively balmy Bay - then the resulting maps will not be as detailed as those secured with a [[spy network]] but they will provide with the shape of the coastline, the nature of the waters and territories west of the Empire and descriptions of key settlements, just as efforts to map the Bay did.
	</div>		</div>

Dre at 18:03, 29 December 2023

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	Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).		Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).

	Ships captained by bold Highborn, Winterfolk, and Marchers ensured that Imperial forces were able to safely reach the coastal region of [[Skallahn#Greenwall\|Greenwall]], and to explore along the coast toward the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r \|Kongegőr]] causeway. The warleaders of the Marches and Wintermark, supported by a handful of [[the League\|League]] companies and the [[Imperial orcs\|Imperial Orcs]] ~~lead~~ by '''Ergot''', pressed deep into Skallahn, with some managing to get as far as [[Skallahn#Iron Stand\|Iron Stand]], [[Skallahn#Bjarkey\|Bjarkey]] or even [[Skallahn#Ulfrsmoor\|Ulfrsmoor]] before being forced to retreat. The Jotun defenders were on the back-foot, slow to respond to the Imperial raid, meaning both ships and soldiers were able to raid numerous settlements and [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Rewards\|claim a bounty of valuable materials]] before the tide inevitably turned.		Ships captained by bold Highborn, Winterfolk, and Marchers ensured that Imperial forces were able to safely reach the coastal region of [[Skallahn#Greenwall\|Greenwall]], and to explore along the coast toward the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r \|Kongegőr]] causeway. The warleaders of the Marches and Wintermark, supported by a handful of [[the League\|League]] companies and the [[Imperial orcs\|Imperial Orcs]] led by '''Ergot''', pressed deep into Skallahn, with some managing to get as far as [[Skallahn#Iron Stand\|Iron Stand]], [[Skallahn#Bjarkey\|Bjarkey]] or even [[Skallahn#Ulfrsmoor\|Ulfrsmoor]] before being forced to retreat. The Jotun defenders were on the back-foot, slow to respond to the Imperial raid, meaning both ships and soldiers were able to raid numerous settlements and [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Rewards\|claim a bounty of valuable materials]] before the tide inevitably turned.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Military Council call on us to prioritise other courses than raiding Skallahn. For those who feel that their virtue demands them to go, we ask that you seek out and raid military targets. Treat Jotun graves and spiritual sites with the respect you would have ours treated. Though they are our foe, the Jotun have often shown us such respect.\|by=Friar John of the Mourn, Marcher National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 152-0\|when=Spring Equinox 384YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Military Council call on us to prioritise other courses than raiding Skallahn. For those who feel that their virtue demands them to go, we ask that you seek out and raid military targets. Treat Jotun graves and spiritual sites with the respect you would have ours treated. Though they are our foe, the Jotun have often shown us such respect.\|by=Friar John of the Mourn, Marcher National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 152-0\|when=Spring Equinox 384YE}}
	Unfortunately, the raid lacked the sheer force required to secure any Bourse resources. It was also unable to achieve any [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Military:_Steelweaver.27s_Crucible\|lasting strategic damage]] to the Jotun [[territory]]. Fortunately, thanks to the effort of the Imperial fleets, and with the aid of the hylje, once it became clear that the raid had achieved as much as it could, everyone was able to make it safely back to Imperial lines.		Unfortunately, the raid lacked the sheer force required to secure any Bourse resources. It was also unable to achieve any [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Military:_Steelweaver.27s_Crucible\|lasting strategic damage]] to the Jotun [[territory]]. Fortunately, thanks to the effort of the Imperial fleets, and with the aid of the hylje, once it became clear that the raid had achieved as much as it could, everyone was able to make it safely back to Imperial lines.

Novemberalice at 09:25, 19 April 2023

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	"I don't think it did hit the rocks Suvi..." she said, shaking her head. But no-one was listening, they were all focussing on getting their supplies and heading inland. Suvi was right about that bit at least - they had to get off this beach and quickly....</ic>		"I don't think it did hit the rocks Suvi..." she said, shaking her head. But no-one was listening, they were all focussing on getting their supplies and heading inland. Suvi was right about that bit at least - they had to get off this beach and quickly....</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Take it further.jpg\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=The first raid on Skallahn has been less effective than might have been hoped... but the last think the Jotun will expect is ''another'' raid mere weeks later!}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Take it further.jpg\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=The first raid on Skallahn has been less effective than might have been hoped... but the last think the Jotun will expect is ''another'' raid mere weeks later!}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zCTYVxRo8}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The raid into Skallahn has been something of a disappointment. There were simply not enough fleets and military units to achieve a meaningful outcome that would impact the Jotun's war efforts. However, the raid has provided valuable experience and intelligence, and the Empire could try to capitalize on that, if they are ready to mount another attack before the Jotun have had chance to shore up their defences.		The raid into Skallahn has been something of a disappointment. There were simply not enough fleets and military units to achieve a meaningful outcome that would impact the Jotun's war efforts. However, the raid has provided valuable experience and intelligence, and the Empire could try to capitalize on that, if they are ready to mount another attack before the Jotun have had chance to shore up their defences.

Hailmur at 13:34, 4 September 2022

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Rafferty: /* Hylje */

2022-07-26T11:34:41Z

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	* '''An opportunity exists for the Mediator of Hyljehal to use the Sentinel Gate to travel to the Floes of Tokusok and perhaps secure additional aid'''		* '''An opportunity exists for the Mediator of Hyljehal to use the Sentinel Gate to travel to the Floes of Tokusok and perhaps secure additional aid'''
	During the Spring Equinox, Imperial heroes [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|dealt with a warband of Jotun]] threatening the ''hylje'' - the seal shifters - of the Lansipari lake. Along with their kin in other parts of Wintermark, the grateful hylje provided escorts and waterborne aid to the military units returning from the raid. Unfortunately, as a result of that aid the Jotun have [[In_good_company#Second_Skin_.28Conjunction.29\|captured a hylje noble]], holding them hostage to ensure that the seal-shifters do not offer further aid to the Empire. The hylje are outraged - but they will not risk the life of ''Koskinen'' (the captured scout). However, if the [[Mediator of Hyljehal]] is able to rescue the Palliko's son, the hylje are finally prepared to do more than just support - they will take up arms against the Jotun. They are not great warriors, but they can attack from beneath the waves. They can exploit the Jotun fear of drowning, and they can ensure that no Imperial hero loses their life in the salt embrace of the Gullet. This will add 500 strength to the raid, as if they were an additional fleet.		During the Spring Equinox, Imperial heroes [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|dealt with a warband of Jotun]] threatening the ''hylje'' - the seal shifters - of the Lansipari lake. Along with their kin in other parts of Wintermark, the grateful hylje provided escorts and waterborne aid to the military units returning from the raid. Unfortunately, as a result of that aid the Jotun have [[In_good_company#Second_Skin_.28Conjunction.29\|captured a hylje noble]], holding them hostage to ensure that the seal-shifters do not offer further aid to the Empire. The hylje are outraged - but they will not risk the life of ''Koskinen'' (the captured scout). However, if the [[Mediator of Hyljehal]] is able to rescue the Palliko's son, the hylje are finally prepared to do more than just support - they will take up arms against the Jotun. They are not great warriors, but they can attack from beneath the waves. They can exploit the Jotun fear of drowning, and they can ensure that no Imperial hero loses their life in the salt embrace of the Gullet. This will add 500 strength to the raid, as if they were an additional fleet.
	<box><big>'''Accessibility''</big><br>The conjunction to the Floes of Tokusok, midnight Saturday, for three people, will take place in an encounter tent. It's assessed as [[Accessibility#Combat_Possible\|combat possible]] under our accessibility guidelines.</box>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Accessibility'''</big><br>The conjunction to the Floes of Tokusok, midnight Saturday, for three people, will take place in an encounter tent. It's assessed as [[Accessibility#Combat_Possible\|combat possible]] under our accessibility guidelines.</box></div>
	However they are prepared to go further. The ''hylje'' are ''very'' angry with the Jotun. They have let it be known that if the [[Mediator of Hyljehal]] desires, they may be able to offer additional aid in the raid on Skallahn. Not by providing more hylje to the raid, but by mediating with creatures they refer to only as ''their bloodthirsty cousins'' who apparently live in the Gullet and from whom they are apparently "estranged". They will not elucidate, but they believe that these "bloodthirsty cousins" would aid in the raid against Skallahn with great enthusiasm. While they are not to be trusted, they will easily provide 1000 points of strength toward the raid, counting as fleets. The Mediator - who is due to be [[Mediator_of_Hyljehal#Appointment\|appointed]] during the Summer Solstice - will need to reach a place they call "''The Floes of Tokusok''" via the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The prognosticators who study the [[Sentinel Gate]] indicate that a conjunction to this place exists at midnight on Saturday during the summit for up to three people. They believe the Floes of Tokusok are an isolated area of rocks and ice in the Nutjuitoq, and are only technically part of the [[Sermersuaq#Suaq Wastes\|SuaqWastes]] - but in this case, it seems that technicality is sufficient.		However they are prepared to go further. The ''hylje'' are ''very'' angry with the Jotun. They have let it be known that if the [[Mediator of Hyljehal]] desires, they may be able to offer additional aid in the raid on Skallahn. Not by providing more hylje to the raid, but by mediating with creatures they refer to only as ''their bloodthirsty cousins'' who apparently live in the Gullet and from whom they are apparently "estranged". They will not elucidate, but they believe that these "bloodthirsty cousins" would aid in the raid against Skallahn with great enthusiasm. While they are not to be trusted, they will easily provide 1000 points of strength toward the raid, counting as fleets. The Mediator - who is due to be [[Mediator_of_Hyljehal#Appointment\|appointed]] during the Summer Solstice - will need to reach a place they call "''The Floes of Tokusok''" via the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The prognosticators who study the [[Sentinel Gate]] indicate that a conjunction to this place exists at midnight on Saturday during the summit for up to three people. They believe the Floes of Tokusok are an isolated area of rocks and ice in the Nutjuitoq, and are only technically part of the [[Sermersuaq#Suaq Wastes\|SuaqWastes]] - but in this case, it seems that technicality is sufficient.

Matt at 11:11, 26 July 2022

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	Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.		Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.
	<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 50%; max-width: 500px;"><box>		<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 50%; max-width: 500px;"><box>
	<div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; width: 100%;">Raid ~~Participants~~</div><br>		<div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; width: 100%;">Participants in the Spring Raid</div><br>
	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Citizen</th><th>Nation</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Citizen</th><th>Nation</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Aelric</td><td>Highguard</td></tr>		<tr><td>Aelric</td><td>Highguard</td></tr>

Matt at 11:10, 26 July 2022

2022-07-26T11:10:51Z

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	Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.		Launching another raid in Skallahn so close on the heels of the failed attempt seems unwise but the mystics confirm that the omens for such a thing are auspicious. Having driven off the Empire without great loss, the Jotun Jarls are feeling over-confident. They are already planning to build new defences to make such raids harder in the future, but having defeated the raiders, they have assumed they have a little time before the risk returns. Perversely then, now might just be the perfect time to strike.
	<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 50%; max-width: 500px;"><box>		<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 50%; max-width: 500px;"><box>
	<~~span~~ style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Raid Participants</~~span~~><br>		<div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; width: 100%;">Raid Participants</div><br>
	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Citizen</th><th>Nation</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Citizen</th><th>Nation</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Aelric</td><td>Highguard</td></tr>		<tr><td>Aelric</td><td>Highguard</td></tr>

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	Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).		Despite this, there were still people prepared to risk the dangers of Skallahn. A score of ship captains and a roughly equal number of military leaders took their people west into Skallahn. They were supported by ''Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy'' of Odd's End (thanks to bold action by Imperial heroes to [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Steward.27s_Landing\|head off a Jotun raid against Steward's Landing]]), and by the ''hylje'' (following [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Lansipari_Pines\|decisive aid proffered to their people in Lansipar]]).

	Ships captained by bold Highborn, Winterfolk, and Marchers ensured that Imperial forces were able to safely reach the coastal region of [[Skallahn#Greenwall\|Greenwall]], and to explore along the coast toward the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r \|Kongegőr]] causeway. The warleaders of the Marches and Wintermark, supported by a handful of [[the League\|League]] companies and the [[Imperial orcs\|Imperial Orcs]] ~~lead~~ by '''Ergot''', pressed deep into Skallahn, with some managing to get as far as [[Skallahn#Iron Stand\|Iron Stand]], [[Skallahn#Bjarkey\|Bjarkey]] or even [[Skallahn#Ulfrsmoor\|Ulfrsmoor]] before being forced to retreat. The Jotun defenders were on the back-foot, slow to respond to the Imperial raid, meaning both ships and soldiers were able to raid numerous settlements and [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Rewards\|claim a bounty of valuable materials]] before the tide inevitably turned.		Ships captained by bold Highborn, Winterfolk, and Marchers ensured that Imperial forces were able to safely reach the coastal region of [[Skallahn#Greenwall\|Greenwall]], and to explore along the coast toward the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r \|Kongegőr]] causeway. The warleaders of the Marches and Wintermark, supported by a handful of [[the League\|League]] companies and the [[Imperial orcs\|Imperial Orcs]] led by '''Ergot''', pressed deep into Skallahn, with some managing to get as far as [[Skallahn#Iron Stand\|Iron Stand]], [[Skallahn#Bjarkey\|Bjarkey]] or even [[Skallahn#Ulfrsmoor\|Ulfrsmoor]] before being forced to retreat. The Jotun defenders were on the back-foot, slow to respond to the Imperial raid, meaning both ships and soldiers were able to raid numerous settlements and [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Rewards\|claim a bounty of valuable materials]] before the tide inevitably turned.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Military Council call on us to prioritise other courses than raiding Skallahn. For those who feel that their virtue demands them to go, we ask that you seek out and raid military targets. Treat Jotun graves and spiritual sites with the respect you would have ours treated. Though they are our foe, the Jotun have often shown us such respect.\|by=Friar John of the Mourn, Marcher National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 152-0\|when=Spring Equinox 384YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Military Council call on us to prioritise other courses than raiding Skallahn. For those who feel that their virtue demands them to go, we ask that you seek out and raid military targets. Treat Jotun graves and spiritual sites with the respect you would have ours treated. Though they are our foe, the Jotun have often shown us such respect.\|by=Friar John of the Mourn, Marcher National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 152-0\|when=Spring Equinox 384YE}}
	Unfortunately, the raid lacked the sheer force required to secure any Bourse resources. It was also unable to achieve any [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Military:_Steelweaver.27s_Crucible\|lasting strategic damage]] to the Jotun [[territory]]. Fortunately, thanks to the effort of the Imperial fleets, and with the aid of the hylje, once it became clear that the raid had achieved as much as it could, everyone was able to make it safely back to Imperial lines.		Unfortunately, the raid lacked the sheer force required to secure any Bourse resources. It was also unable to achieve any [[By_fountains,_by_fishes#Military:_Steelweaver.27s_Crucible\|lasting strategic damage]] to the Jotun [[territory]]. Fortunately, thanks to the effort of the Imperial fleets, and with the aid of the hylje, once it became clear that the raid had achieved as much as it could, everyone was able to make it safely back to Imperial lines.

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	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Empty the Ottesen Stores</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Empty the Ottesen Stores</span><br>
	'''12500 to 15000 total strength'''<br>		'''12500 to 15000 total strength'''<br>
	In addition to raiding the Broken Chasm, the raiders will be able to carry out a successful attack against the fortified hall of Jarl Ottesen of Ulfrsmoor and empty the large storehouses that are the source of his wealth. Every military unit and fleet will receive two further measures of random materials - from mines or forests - and 20 rings worth of valuable goods. 10 wains of weirwood will be added to the random pool, and if there is a Marshall then they will gain 3 wains on weirwood. Finally, although the Jarl of Kierheim knows about the spy network in Skallahn, the chaos in the wake of the raid will mean he will be unable to do anything about it before the start of the Winter Solstice 384YE at the earliest. This will allow the Imperial Senate or the Imperial Spymaster to take advantage of the confusion to extend their intelligence gathering operations into any territory in ~~Kallsea~~ at a cost of only 5 weirwood for each [[spy network]] as long as the Skallahn spy network persists.		In addition to raiding the Broken Chasm, the raiders will be able to carry out a successful attack against the fortified hall of Jarl Ottesen of Ulfrsmoor and empty the large storehouses that are the source of his wealth. Every military unit and fleet will receive two further measures of random materials - from mines or forests - and 20 rings worth of valuable goods. 10 wains of weirwood will be added to the random pool, and if there is a Marshall then they will gain 3 wains on weirwood. Finally, although the Jarl of Kierheim knows about the spy network in Skallahn, the chaos in the wake of the raid will mean he will be unable to do anything about it before the start of the Winter Solstice 384YE at the earliest. This will allow the Imperial Senate or the Imperial Spymaster to take advantage of the confusion to extend their intelligence gathering operations into any territory in Kalsea at a cost of only 5 weirwood for each [[spy network]] as long as the Skallahn spy network persists.

	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Breach Eyrarfell</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Breach Eyrarfell</span><br>
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	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reave Kierheim</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reave Kierheim</span><br>
	'''At least 7500 strength of fleets'''<br>		'''At least 7500 strength of fleets'''<br>
	Imperial fleets will be able to bedevil Jotun boats the length of the Skallahn coast, as well as launching a lightning raid against the docks at [[Skallahn#Kierheim\|Kierheim]]. This will provide a significant boost to those fleets that take part - each fleet (not military unit) will receive 20 rings and 2 ingots or measures of random metals or forest materials in addition to the other wealth they manage to secure. It will also tweak the nose of the Jarl of ~~Keirheim~~ - one of the most influential Jarls in the entire Jotun nation		Imperial fleets will be able to bedevil Jotun boats the length of the Skallahn coast, as well as launching a lightning raid against the docks at [[Skallahn#Kierheim\|Kierheim]]. This will provide a significant boost to those fleets that take part - each fleet (not military unit) will receive 20 rings and 2 ingots or measures of random metals or forest materials in addition to the other wealth they manage to secure. It will also tweak the nose of the Jarl of Kierheim - one of the most influential Jarls in the entire Jotun nation

	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Burn the Kongegőr</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Burn the Kongegőr</span><br>
	'''At least 10000 strength of fleets'''<br>		'''At least 10000 strength of fleets'''<br>
	Imperial fleets will be able to attack the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r\|Kongegőr]] - the land bridge that connects Narkyst and ~~Kallsea~~ by linking Skallahn and [[Hordalant]] to the south. They will fire bridges, burn watchtowers, and inflict lasting damage on the causeway. From the start of the Autumn Equinox, Jotun armies moving between Skallahn and Hordalant will need to stop as soon as they reach the other territory, greatly restricting the ability of the western orcs to move their armies between the northern and southern theatres. It will take at least six months for the Jotun to repair the Kongegőr and will cost them a significant amount of white granite and weirwood.		Imperial fleets will be able to attack the [[Skallahn#The_Kongeg.C5.91r\|Kongegőr]] - the land bridge that connects Narkyst and Kalsea by linking Skallahn and [[Hordalant]] to the south. They will fire bridges, burn watchtowers, and inflict lasting damage on the causeway. From the start of the Autumn Equinox, Jotun armies moving between Skallahn and Hordalant will need to stop as soon as they reach the other territory, greatly restricting the ability of the western orcs to move their armies between the northern and southern theatres. It will take at least six months for the Jotun to repair the Kongegőr and will cost them a significant amount of white granite and weirwood.

	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reach the Sea of Snow</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Reach the Sea of Snow</span><br>
	'''12500 strength of fleets or more'''<br>		'''12500 strength of fleets or more'''<br>
	While Marcher and Wintermark fleet captains occasionally pass through the sea west of Jotun lands when travelling to distant ports, they know to head for open waters as quickly as possible, giving the coastline a wide berth. In the unlikely event the Empire is able to amass this much fleet strength, in addition to raiding Kierheim and burning the Kongegőr they will be in a position to push out into the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Snow\|Sea of Snow]]. This will create an opportunity during the Autumn Equinox for the Senate to commission Imperial fleets to scout the seas west of the Empire, along the coastlines of ~~Kallsea~~, Narkyst, and potentially the Faraden lands, as they [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazaar\|once did]] with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. If successful - and it will be a lot more difficult than it was to secure a map of the relatively balmy Bay - then the resulting maps will not be as detailed as those secured with a [[spy network]] but they will provide with the shape of the coastline, the nature of the waters and territories west of the Empire and descriptions of key settlements, just as efforts to map the Bay did.		While Marcher and Wintermark fleet captains occasionally pass through the sea west of Jotun lands when travelling to distant ports, they know to head for open waters as quickly as possible, giving the coastline a wide berth. In the unlikely event the Empire is able to amass this much fleet strength, in addition to raiding Kierheim and burning the Kongegőr they will be in a position to push out into the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Snow\|Sea of Snow]]. This will create an opportunity during the Autumn Equinox for the Senate to commission Imperial fleets to scout the seas west of the Empire, along the coastlines of Kalsea, Narkyst, and potentially the Faraden lands, as they [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazaar\|once did]] with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. If successful - and it will be a lot more difficult than it was to secure a map of the relatively balmy Bay - then the resulting maps will not be as detailed as those secured with a [[spy network]] but they will provide with the shape of the coastline, the nature of the waters and territories west of the Empire and descriptions of key settlements, just as efforts to map the Bay did.
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	Regardless of what else happens, Jarvey will continue to support the raid with his own yeomen, adding 1000 strength to the raid (split evenly between 500 strength in military units and 500 strength in fleets). A friar who advises House Oddsboy has privately let her peers in the Marcher National Assembly know that if they are prepared to endorse a [[statement of principle]] recognising the Courage of not only House Oddsboy but also '''Bea of Kings Stoke''', '''Ebenezer''', and '''Oslac Windrider''' - the captains who took their boats into the Gullet to support the action - that would certainly encourage more boat and ship owners along the coast of the Marches to commit to the raid. The effect would be to add another 500 strength to the raid (in the form of additional fleets).		Regardless of what else happens, Jarvey will continue to support the raid with his own yeomen, adding 1000 strength to the raid (split evenly between 500 strength in military units and 500 strength in fleets). A friar who advises House Oddsboy has privately let her peers in the Marcher National Assembly know that if they are prepared to endorse a [[statement of principle]] recognising the Courage of not only House Oddsboy but also '''Bea of Kings Stoke''', '''Ebenezer''', and '''Oslac Windrider''' - the captains who took their boats into the Gullet to support the action - that would certainly encourage more boat and ship owners along the coast of the Marches to commit to the raid. The effect would be to add another 500 strength to the raid (in the form of additional fleets).

	Furthermore, if the fleets assigned to support [[Take_it_further#By_Sea\|the Skallahn raid]] have at least 5000 military strength, Oddsboy and his fellow coastal stewards believe that they will be able to scout out to waters of the Gullet sufficiently that they could turn Steward's Landing into a permanent staging post for Marcher ship captains - such as they are - to raid the coastline of ~~Kallsea~~ and take the wealth of the Jotun. This would create a ''permanent'' option, available only to Marcher fleet captains, to raid settlements and boats along the Gullet during downtime securing both valuable metals and money.		Furthermore, if the fleets assigned to support [[Take_it_further#By_Sea\|the Skallahn raid]] have at least 5000 military strength, Oddsboy and his fellow coastal stewards believe that they will be able to scout out to waters of the Gullet sufficiently that they could turn Steward's Landing into a permanent staging post for Marcher ship captains - such as they are - to raid the coastline of Kalsea and take the wealth of the Jotun. This would create a ''permanent'' option, available only to Marcher fleet captains, to raid settlements and boats along the Gullet during downtime securing both valuable metals and money.

	===Westerhal===		===Westerhal===