The DOOM that came to Sarvos - Revision history

Twiggy at 19:01, 1 March 2026

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	* '''There is circumstantial evidence that a malign presence is loose in the sewers beneath the city.'''		* '''There is circumstantial evidence that a malign presence is loose in the sewers beneath the city.'''
	The Iron Helms were stationed in and around Sarvos this season, which was a brave choice given the presence of a thousand moaning flesh-eating animated corpses that march with the army. Still the people of Sarvos are nothing if not cosmopolitan and provided the Varushkan general keeps his cruel troops and his army of walking corpses well away from the city most people are content to let it lie. The Military Council surely knew what they were doing camping an army of ravenous winter zombies next to a city - so provided nothing happens then it's not a problem.		The Iron Helms were stationed in and around Sarvos this season, which was a brave choice given the presence of a thousand moaning flesh-eating animated corpses that march with the army. Still the people of Sarvos are nothing if not cosmopolitan and provided the Varushkan general keeps his cruel troops and his army of walking corpses well away from the city most people are content to let it lie. The Military Council surely knew what they were doing camping an army of ravenous winter zombies next to a city - so provided nothing happens then it's not a problem.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Gabriel Barossa, General of the Wolves of War">The City of mirrors has been broken by a treacherous curse, and portents from the Night ~~Realm~~ foretell that the city shall fall. But we are virtuous citizens and we make our own destiny. We shall root out spies and defy prophecy. Guard the gates of what is still the most beautiful city of the bay.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Gabriel Barossa, General of the Wolves of War">The City of mirrors has been broken by a treacherous curse, and portents from the Night realm foretell that the city shall fall. But we are virtuous citizens and we make our own destiny. We shall root out spies and defy prophecy. Guard the gates of what is still the most beautiful city of the bay.</quote></div>
	But something is happening. There are claims that some of the quickened dead are... missing. The magic binds the winter spirits in place for a year, forcing them into mortal husks for as long as the enchantment endures. Only once the magic ends are the spirits free to go about their business. If a body is destroyed so badly that it cannot march and fight, then the magic forces the spirit to animate a new body (to be fair, these capricious winter spirits need little encouragement in this matter). They have no business disappearing, none what-so-ever, and certainly not so close to Sarvos.		But something is happening. There are claims that some of the quickened dead are... missing. The magic binds the winter spirits in place for a year, forcing them into mortal husks for as long as the enchantment endures. Only once the magic ends are the spirits free to go about their business. If a body is destroyed so badly that it cannot march and fight, then the magic forces the spirit to animate a new body (to be fair, these capricious winter spirits need little encouragement in this matter). They have no business disappearing, none what-so-ever, and certainly not so close to Sarvos.

GuiltyConscience: /* Rising Corpses */

2026-01-25T00:38:10Z

Rising Corpses

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	The Iron Helms were stationed in and around Sarvos this season, which was a brave choice given the presence of a thousand moaning flesh-eating animated corpses that march with the army. Still the people of Sarvos are nothing if not cosmopolitan and provided the Varushkan general keeps his cruel troops and his army of walking corpses well away from the city most people are content to let it lie. The Military Council surely knew what they were doing camping an army of ravenous winter zombies next to a city - so provided nothing happens then it's not a problem.		The Iron Helms were stationed in and around Sarvos this season, which was a brave choice given the presence of a thousand moaning flesh-eating animated corpses that march with the army. Still the people of Sarvos are nothing if not cosmopolitan and provided the Varushkan general keeps his cruel troops and his army of walking corpses well away from the city most people are content to let it lie. The Military Council surely knew what they were doing camping an army of ravenous winter zombies next to a city - so provided nothing happens then it's not a problem.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Gabriel Barossa, General of the Wolves of War">The City of mirrors has been broken by a treacherous curse, and portents from the Night Realm foretell that the city shall fall. But we are virtuous citizens and we make our own destiny. We shall root out spies and defy prophecy. Guard the gates of what is still the most beautiful city of the bay.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Gabriel Barossa, General of the Wolves of War">The City of mirrors has been broken by a treacherous curse, and portents from the Night Realm foretell that the city shall fall. But we are virtuous citizens and we make our own destiny. We shall root out spies and defy prophecy. Guard the gates of what is still the most beautiful city of the bay.</quote></div>
	But something is happening. There are claims that some of the quickened dead are... missing. The magic binds the winter spirits in place for a year, forcing them into mortal husks for as long as the enchantment endures. Only once the magic ends are the spirits ~~are~~ free to go about their business. If a body is destroyed so badly that it cannot march and fight, then the magic forces the spirit to animate a new body (to be fair, these capricious winter spirits need little encouragement in this matter). They have no business disappearing, none what-so-ever, and certainly not so close to Sarvos.		But something is happening. There are claims that some of the quickened dead are... missing. The magic binds the winter spirits in place for a year, forcing them into mortal husks for as long as the enchantment endures. Only once the magic ends are the spirits free to go about their business. If a body is destroyed so badly that it cannot march and fight, then the magic forces the spirit to animate a new body (to be fair, these capricious winter spirits need little encouragement in this matter). They have no business disappearing, none what-so-ever, and certainly not so close to Sarvos.

	So it is particularly worrying that as the Autumn Equinox draws near there are increasing reports of corpses appearing in and around the sewers of Caricomare. The sewers are designed so that the city's night-soil can wash out to sea. Things that fall into the sewers are rarely seen again unless they are found floating in the waters of the Bay. Nothing should be coming up the sewers, so it is far from normal for there to be bodies washing up there.		So it is particularly worrying that as the Autumn Equinox draws near there are increasing reports of corpses appearing in and around the sewers of Caricomare. The sewers are designed so that the city's night-soil can wash out to sea. Things that fall into the sewers are rarely seen again unless they are found floating in the waters of the Bay. Nothing should be coming up the sewers, so it is far from normal for there to be bodies washing up there.

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

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	* '''A group are coming to Anvil who wish speak to all reckoners'''		* '''A group are coming to Anvil who wish speak to all reckoners'''
	* '''They are due to arrive at the League Camp at 11 o'clock on Friday'''		* '''They are due to arrive at the League Camp at 11 o'clock on Friday'''
	Not all the responses to the attack on Sarvos (or the one on Holberg) are so positive. There are wild rumours throughout all the League cities of curses being levied against the territories of [[Highguard]], against the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Clemency\|clemency plea]] offered in the trial and some even suggest against the magistrates of Anvil. One common thread throughout all the rumours though, is that the [[The_League_culture_and_customs#Reckoners\|reckoners]] present in Anvil came together to present what they considered to be a just response.		Not all the responses to the attack on Sarvos (or the one on Holberg) are so positive. There are wild rumours throughout all the League cities of curses being levied against the territories of [[Highguard]], against the [[Synod]] for the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Clemency\|clemency plea]] offered in the trial and some even suggest against the magistrates of Anvil. One common thread throughout all the rumours though, is that the [[The_League_culture_and_customs#Reckoners\|reckoners]] present in Anvil came together to present what they considered to be a just response.

	If they didn't, so folk say, then they certainly should have. What does it do to the reputation of the League if such a slight is allowed to go unpunished? Those who harm the cities of the League must be prepared to pay the price for their foolishness.		If they didn't, so folk say, then they certainly should have. What does it do to the reputation of the League if such a slight is allowed to go unpunished? Those who harm the cities of the League must be prepared to pay the price for their foolishness.

	'''Eduardo von Tassato''', representative of a group of those who support trade along the four rivers, is visiting Anvil and wants to speak to prominent reckoners from the four cities. They request that a tent be made ready and that each group send at least one representative to the meeting. They have refused to be forthcoming about what they are wanting to talk about, but it's even odds that it will involve a reckoning for the two curses or something just as serious.		'''Eduardo von Tassato''', representative of a group of those who support trade along the four rivers, is visiting Anvil and wants to speak to prominent reckoners from the four cities. They request that a tent be made ready and that each group send at least one representative to the meeting. They have refused to be forthcoming about what they are wanting to talk about, but it's even odds that it will involve a reckoning for the two curses or something just as serious.

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

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	===A Fitting Epithet===		===A Fitting Epithet===
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could choose to commission to any, all, or none of the follies listed above. If they do commission one or more of the follies listed above - then any one of them could become the basis for a new future for Sarvos. The Jewelled City of Sarvos is no more - but from that disaster comes the unique opportunity for this ancient city to reborn as something new.		The [[Senate]] could choose to commission to any, all, or none of the follies listed above. If they do commission one or more of the follies listed above - then any one of them could become the basis for a new future for Sarvos. The Jewelled City of Sarvos is no more - but from that disaster comes the unique opportunity for this ancient city to reborn as something new.

	At the point where one or more of the three commissions above is complete then that would create the potential for the [[national assembly\|League Assembly]] to pass a mandate encouraging the inhabitants of Sarvos to embrace the ideals embodied by the commission as the future for Sarvos. This will determine what the city of Sarvos becomes most famous for in the years ahead, helping to define the cities identity and epithet.		At the point where one or more of the three commissions above is complete then that would create the potential for the [[national assembly\|League Assembly]] to pass a mandate encouraging the inhabitants of Sarvos to embrace the ideals embodied by the commission as the future for Sarvos. This will determine what the city of Sarvos becomes most famous for in the years ahead, helping to define the cities identity and epithet.

Twiggy at 00:18, 13 January 2026

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	It is an ambitious project, but her plans do not stop there. The architect wants to use the seemingly endless supply of glass shards that have been collected throughout the city from the broken mirrors. Bethany has a theory regarding what she refers to as "''the golden hour''", and the use of a vast patchwork behind the stage that would allow theatre troupes to create scenes of beauty never experienced before. The [[merrow]] is also happy to point out that bringing about immense beauty from the disaster would be sure to annoy [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]].		It is an ambitious project, but her plans do not stop there. The architect wants to use the seemingly endless supply of glass shards that have been collected throughout the city from the broken mirrors. Bethany has a theory regarding what she refers to as "''the golden hour''", and the use of a vast patchwork behind the stage that would allow theatre troupes to create scenes of beauty never experienced before. The [[merrow]] is also happy to point out that bringing about immense beauty from the disaster would be sure to annoy [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]].

	Renovating the Glass Palace would be a huge commission that would require an appropriate [[Senate motion]] to overhaul the [[folly]]. Fortunately most of the construction work was done years ago - so the project would need only 10 wains of mithril. The downside is that it would need a vast array of skilled artisans to carry out the painstaking work needed to ~~realize~~ the young architect's dream. The civil service calculate it would take sixty thrones and need six months to finish the work.		Renovating the Glass Palace would be a huge commission that would require an appropriate [[Senate motion]] to overhaul the [[folly]]. Fortunately most of the construction work was done years ago - so the project would need only 10 wains of mithril. The downside is that it would need a vast array of skilled artisans to carry out the painstaking work needed to realise the young architect's dream. The civil service calculate it would take sixty thrones and need six months to finish the work.

	The result would produce no money - the Glass Palace has never been profitable. As a result the folly would not need the Senate to create a title to oversee it - but they could create something like the Director of the Glass Palace if they wanted to. The Director could have a role in the production of the plays performed at the Glass Palace and more importantly act as a champion of the arts right across the City, the League and the whole Empire. Or the Senate could simply commission the architect to carry out the work and leave the Palace to run itself - not everything in the Empire needs a citizen at Anvil to take responsibility for it!		The result would produce no money - the Glass Palace has never been profitable. As a result the folly would not need the Senate to create a title to oversee it - but they could create something like the Director of the Glass Palace if they wanted to. The Director could have a role in the production of the plays performed at the Glass Palace and more importantly act as a champion of the arts right across the City, the League and the whole Empire. Or the Senate could simply commission the architect to carry out the work and leave the Palace to run itself - not everything in the Empire needs a citizen at Anvil to take responsibility for it!

Twiggy: /* A Dead Reckoning */

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A Dead Reckoning

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	* '''A group are coming to Anvil who wish speak to all reckoners'''		* '''A group are coming to Anvil who wish speak to all reckoners'''
	* '''They are due to arrive at the League Camp at 11 o'clock on Friday'''		* '''They are due to arrive at the League Camp at 11 o'clock on Friday'''
	Not all the responses to the attack on Sarvos (or the one on Holberg) are so positive. There are wild rumours throughout all the League cities of curses being levied against the territories of [[Highguard]], against the [[Imperial Synod]] for the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Clemency\|clemency plea]] offered in the trial and some even suggest against the magistrates of Anvil. One common thread throughout all the rumours though, is that the [[~~The_League_lineage_and_species_attitudes~~#Reckoners\|reckoners]] present in Anvil came together to present what they considered to be a just response.		Not all the responses to the attack on Sarvos (or the one on Holberg) are so positive. There are wild rumours throughout all the League cities of curses being levied against the territories of [[Highguard]], against the [[Imperial Synod]] for the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Clemency\|clemency plea]] offered in the trial and some even suggest against the magistrates of Anvil. One common thread throughout all the rumours though, is that the [[The_League_culture_and_customs#Reckoners\|reckoners]] present in Anvil came together to present what they considered to be a just response.

	If they didn't, so folk say, then they certainly should have. What does it do to the reputation of the League if such a slight is allowed to go unpunished? Those who harm the cities of the League must be prepared to pay the price for their foolishness.		If they didn't, so folk say, then they certainly should have. What does it do to the reputation of the League if such a slight is allowed to go unpunished? Those who harm the cities of the League must be prepared to pay the price for their foolishness.

	'''Eduardo von Tassato''', representative of a group of those who support trade along the four rivers, is visiting Anvil and wants to speak to prominent reckoners from the four cities. They request that a tent be made ready and that each group send at least one representative to the meeting. They have refused to be forthcoming about what they are wanting to talk about, but it's even odds that it will involve a reckoning for the two curses or something just as serious.		'''Eduardo von Tassato''', representative of a group of those who support trade along the four rivers, is visiting Anvil and wants to speak to prominent reckoners from the four cities. They request that a tent be made ready and that each group send at least one representative to the meeting. They have refused to be forthcoming about what they are wanting to talk about, but it's even odds that it will involve a reckoning for the two curses or something just as serious.

Twiggy at 15:54, 18 September 2025

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	* '''Commissioning the wells would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 10 thrones and either a senate motion or use of an imperial wayleave'''		* '''Commissioning the wells would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 10 thrones and either a senate motion or use of an imperial wayleave'''

	While doomsayers talk of rising waters and wail that the city is sinking, the more practical minded folk who dwell in Sarvos point out that the real threat to the city is the same as it has always been - fire. Space is at a premium in Sarvos - cramped streets flow between soaring towers, choked with ~~densly~~ packed buildings. While there has never been a significant blaze in Sarvos the simple reality is that a major fire could destroy the entire city before it could be dealt with. The inhabitants of Caricomare are always worrying that the city is sinking - but the real threat is ''fire''.		While doomsayers talk of rising waters and wail that the city is sinking, the more practical minded folk who dwell in Sarvos point out that the real threat to the city is the same as it has always been - fire. Space is at a premium in Sarvos - cramped streets flow between soaring towers, choked with densely packed buildings. While there has never been a significant blaze in Sarvos the simple reality is that a major fire could destroy the entire city before it could be dealt with. The inhabitants of Caricomare are always worrying that the city is sinking - but the real threat is ''fire''.

	The leader of the Falenjame Cartel, merchant-prince '''Francesco Falenjame di Sarvos''', has called on civic leaders to do something about this threat. For years now numerous [[free company\|free companies]] have operated as volunteer firefighters, often whilst resting and recuperating in the city. Francesco has been approached by the Carta du Incendio who would like to take control of the efforts. They have engaged a local architect to draw up a design for a firehouse which could be built in a central part of the city which they own. They will be happy to provide all the wains and thrones required, provided that the Senate commission and concede the [[folly]] to them.		The leader of the Falenjame Cartel, merchant-prince '''Francesco Falenjame di Sarvos''', has called on civic leaders to do something about this threat. For years now numerous [[free company\|free companies]] have operated as volunteer firefighters, often whilst resting and recuperating in the city. Francesco has been approached by the Carta du Incendio who would like to take control of the efforts. They have engaged a local architect to draw up a design for a firehouse which could be built in a central part of the city which they own. They will be happy to provide all the wains and thrones required, provided that the Senate commission and concede the [[folly]] to them.

Thespaceinvader: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the Summer Solstice 383YE, mortal agents acting on behalf of the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] found a way to inflict a terrible curse on Sarvos - simultaneously shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse destroyed every shard of silvered glass to be found anywhere. It was not just ~~the~~ the countless elegant wall and vanity mirrors found in every wealthy Sarvosi home that were attacked. The Hag Queen has struck directly at the city's Pride, destroying the mirrors installed on every roof that once made Sarvos famous throughout the world. The city no longer glitters in the sun; the jewels have been shattered.		At the Summer Solstice 383YE, mortal agents acting on behalf of the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] found a way to inflict a terrible curse on Sarvos - simultaneously shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse destroyed every shard of silvered glass to be found anywhere. It was not just the countless elegant wall and vanity mirrors found in every wealthy Sarvosi home that were attacked. The Hag Queen has struck directly at the city's Pride, destroying the mirrors installed on every roof that once made Sarvos famous throughout the world. The city no longer glitters in the sun; the jewels have been shattered.

	Replacing the mirrors is no easy business. The cost to replace so many mirrors is eye-watering, but in theory they could be borne by private citizens. Sarvos is one of the wealthiest cities and the people are nothing if not ambitious. But mirrors created and installed over five hundred years cannot be replaced in five hundred days. Glass making is a skill that takes years to learn and the assorted glass-making carta in Sarvos jealously guard their secrets and protect their supplies of high-quality sand even more. As a result the cost of mirrors has rocketed. Wealthy citizens are paying a Throne's ransom for a small handheld mirror, while poorer citizens are having to make do with a bowl of water.		Replacing the mirrors is no easy business. The cost to replace so many mirrors is eye-watering, but in theory they could be borne by private citizens. Sarvos is one of the wealthiest cities and the people are nothing if not ambitious. But mirrors created and installed over five hundred years cannot be replaced in five hundred days. Glass making is a skill that takes years to learn and the assorted glass-making carta in Sarvos jealously guard their secrets and protect their supplies of high-quality sand even more. As a result the cost of mirrors has rocketed. Wealthy citizens are paying a Throne's ransom for a small handheld mirror, while poorer citizens are having to make do with a bowl of water.

Hailmur at 22:19, 12 April 2025

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	"Shussh!" his companion hushed him.		"Shussh!" his companion hushed him.

	The ~~latters~~ D... O... O... M... appeared in dripping blood on the pillar spelling out a single word - doom.		The letters D... O... O... M... appeared in dripping blood on the pillar spelling out a single word - doom.

	"I'm just saying is this really the best they could come up with?"		"I'm just saying is this really the best they could come up with?"

Thespaceinvader: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the Summer Solstice 383YE, mortal agents acting on behalf of the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|~~the~~ Hag Queen]] found a way to inflict a terrible curse on Sarvos - simultaneously shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse destroyed every shard of silvered glass to be found anywhere. It was not just the the countless elegant wall and vanity mirrors found in every wealthy Sarvosi home that were attacked. The Hag Queen has struck directly at the city's Pride, destroying the mirrors installed on every roof that once made Sarvos famous throughout the world. The city no longer glitters in the sun; the jewels have been shattered.		At the Summer Solstice 383YE, mortal agents acting on behalf of the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] found a way to inflict a terrible curse on Sarvos - simultaneously shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse destroyed every shard of silvered glass to be found anywhere. It was not just the the countless elegant wall and vanity mirrors found in every wealthy Sarvosi home that were attacked. The Hag Queen has struck directly at the city's Pride, destroying the mirrors installed on every roof that once made Sarvos famous throughout the world. The city no longer glitters in the sun; the jewels have been shattered.

	Replacing the mirrors is no easy business. The cost to replace so many mirrors is eye-watering, but in theory they could be borne by private citizens. Sarvos is one of the wealthiest cities and the people are nothing if not ambitious. But mirrors created and installed over five hundred years cannot be replaced in five hundred days. Glass making is a skill that takes years to learn and the assorted glass-making carta in Sarvos jealously guard their secrets and protect their supplies of high-quality sand even more. As a result the cost of mirrors has rocketed. Wealthy citizens are paying a Throne's ransom for a small handheld mirror, while poorer citizens are having to make do with a bowl of water.		Replacing the mirrors is no easy business. The cost to replace so many mirrors is eye-watering, but in theory they could be borne by private citizens. Sarvos is one of the wealthiest cities and the people are nothing if not ambitious. But mirrors created and installed over five hundred years cannot be replaced in five hundred days. Glass making is a skill that takes years to learn and the assorted glass-making carta in Sarvos jealously guard their secrets and protect their supplies of high-quality sand even more. As a result the cost of mirrors has rocketed. Wealthy citizens are paying a Throne's ransom for a small handheld mirror, while poorer citizens are having to make do with a bowl of water.