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

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	The offer from the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Mallum is simple, they want the Empire to give them back the [[Chilled_to_the_bone#The_Sand_Fishers\|Sand Fishers]]. They understand that some Imperials feel sorry for the Sand Fishers, so they're offering to release one Imperial citizen they hold in torment for each Sand Fisher that is released to them.		The offer from the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Mallum is simple, they want the Empire to give them back the [[Chilled_to_the_bone#The_Sand_Fishers\|Sand Fishers]]. They understand that some Imperials feel sorry for the Sand Fishers, so they're offering to release one Imperial citizen they hold in torment for each Sand Fisher that is released to them.

	Should the Empire wish to go ahead with this offer from the Druj then the civil service advise that the only way to achieve it would be for the [[Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the tribe, then for the general of an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] to move into Holberg, making an attack order which explicitly references forcing the tribe into the Barrens. The civil service estimate that there are roughly three thousand Sand Fishers currently in the region of Misericorde.		Should the Empire wish to go ahead with this offer from the Druj then the civil service advise that the only way to achieve it would be for the [[Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the tribe, then for the general of an [[Army\|army]] to move into Holberg, making an attack order which explicitly references forcing the tribe into the Barrens. The civil service estimate that there are roughly three thousand Sand Fishers currently in the region of Misericorde.

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

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	The offer from the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Mallum is simple, they want the Empire to give them back the [[Chilled_to_the_bone#The_Sand_Fishers\|Sand Fishers]]. They understand that some Imperials feel sorry for the Sand Fishers, so they're offering to release one Imperial citizen they hold in torment for each Sand Fisher that is released to them.		The offer from the [[orc\|orcs]] of the Mallum is simple, they want the Empire to give them back the [[Chilled_to_the_bone#The_Sand_Fishers\|Sand Fishers]]. They understand that some Imperials feel sorry for the Sand Fishers, so they're offering to release one Imperial citizen they hold in torment for each Sand Fisher that is released to them.

	Should the Empire wish to go ahead with this offer from the Druj then the civil service advise that the only way to achieve it would be for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the tribe, then for the general of an [[Imperial army\|army]] to move into Holberg, making an attack order which explicitly references forcing the tribe into the Barrens. The civil service estimate that there are roughly three thousand Sand Fishers currently in the region of Misericorde.		Should the Empire wish to go ahead with this offer from the Druj then the civil service advise that the only way to achieve it would be for the [[Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the tribe, then for the general of an [[Imperial army\|army]] to move into Holberg, making an attack order which explicitly references forcing the tribe into the Barrens. The civil service estimate that there are roughly three thousand Sand Fishers currently in the region of Misericorde.

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

2026-01-15T12:25:51Z

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	===The Missing Musicians===		===The Missing Musicians===
	While the matter of the Druj invaders is one for the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] to address during the [[Muster]] there is another matter concerning the Sand Fishers that may be of interest to Imperial heroes. Some of the patrols from Holberg city, when travelling through the wild forests and marshes, some have made a point of visiting the Sand Fisher camps near the river. With news of the Druj incursion spreading through the orcs, the soldiers have been told that a small group of Fishers, distressed by rumours of the Druj coming to punish them, have disappeared into the woods to hide. Among their number were several respected musicians - rare Sand Fishers with the ability to create music and raise spirits, and remember the history of the tribe.		While the matter of the Druj invaders is one for the [[Military Council]] to address during the [[Muster]] there is another matter concerning the Sand Fishers that may be of interest to Imperial heroes. Some of the patrols from Holberg city, when travelling through the wild forests and marshes, some have made a point of visiting the Sand Fisher camps near the river. With news of the Druj incursion spreading through the orcs, the soldiers have been told that a small group of Fishers, distressed by rumours of the Druj coming to punish them, have disappeared into the woods to hide. Among their number were several respected musicians - rare Sand Fishers with the ability to create music and raise spirits, and remember the history of the tribe.

	Heading across Misericorde scouting forward movements of the Druj, some war scouts report that they believe they know where these Sand Fishers are. Sounds of violins playing mournfully and voices of orcs were heard at '''Grafflers Old Camp'''. The scouts were unable to get close - a supernatural force interfered with their attempt to reach the Sand Fishers. They report a strange crimson glow that stopped them in their tracks, filling them with a terrible sense of doom. One of the war scouts - a magician with some understanding of astronomancy - is of the opinion that the area has become the lair of a [[Astronomancy#Tulpas\|tulpa]]. The good news is that the area is not in the path of the Druj forces, nor are there any Mallum orc patrols reported in the area.		Heading across Misericorde scouting forward movements of the Druj, some war scouts report that they believe they know where these Sand Fishers are. Sounds of violins playing mournfully and voices of orcs were heard at '''Grafflers Old Camp'''. The scouts were unable to get close - a supernatural force interfered with their attempt to reach the Sand Fishers. They report a strange crimson glow that stopped them in their tracks, filling them with a terrible sense of doom. One of the war scouts - a magician with some understanding of astronomancy - is of the opinion that the area has become the lair of a [[Astronomancy#Tulpas\|tulpa]]. The good news is that the area is not in the path of the Druj forces, nor are there any Mallum orc patrols reported in the area.

Twiggy at 13:31, 16 July 2025

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	* '''The Druj have offered an exchange'''		* '''The Druj have offered an exchange'''
	* '''In the absence of an Ambassador to the Druj, diplomatic duties fall to ''Skywise Fal'', the [[Imperial Consul]]'''		* '''In the absence of an Ambassador to the Druj, diplomatic duties fall to ''Skywise Fal'', the [[Imperial Consul]]'''
	The [[Druj]] have been erratic as of late, or at least more erratic than usual. They fled the invasion of [[Ossium]]. They invaded [[Spiral]] just long enough to do something with the ~~<span style="color:#2F4F4F; background:#D3D3D3 ">~~Black Plateau~~</span>~~. They beat back the attempted invasion of [[the Barrens]]. They are now in the process of launching an [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Fire\|invasion]] of the territory of [[Holberg]].		The [[Druj]] have been erratic as of late, or at least more erratic than usual. They fled the invasion of [[Ossium]]. They invaded [[Spiral]] just long enough to do something with the {{Black Plateau}}. They beat back the attempted invasion of [[the Barrens]]. They are now in the process of launching an [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Fire\|invasion]] of the territory of [[Holberg]].

	'''Micha di Holberg''' arrived at the garrison of Holberg just one week before the Autumn Equinox. They were distraught, but after some time to calm down, and with the help of a [[Auras_of_Courage#Hallowing_of_Permion\|hallowed pendant]], Micha explained how they had been shocked awake in their bedroom in the cabin of their parents, located in the forests of Utterlund. They went on to recount how the menacing shadows had told them that they were to visit Holberg with a demand, an offer for the people of Holberg to take to their Senator, for their Senator to take to their Senate. Micha, who was apprenticing to become a forester, has refused to return to their now empty home and has enlisted as a runner for the garrison of Holberg.		'''Micha di Holberg''' arrived at the garrison of Holberg just one week before the Autumn Equinox. They were distraught, but after some time to calm down, and with the help of a [[Auras_of_Courage#Hallowing_of_Permion\|hallowed pendant]], Micha explained how they had been shocked awake in their bedroom in the cabin of their parents, located in the forests of Utterlund. They went on to recount how the menacing shadows had told them that they were to visit Holberg with a demand, an offer for the people of Holberg to take to their Senator, for their Senator to take to their Senate. Micha, who was apprenticing to become a forester, has refused to return to their now empty home and has enlisted as a runner for the garrison of Holberg.

Hailmur at 16:01, 5 May 2023

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	Following the Summer Solstice, a [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Iron\|daring raid]] was launched against the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in northern Sermersuaq. Many Imperial heroes accompanied their [[military unit\|warbands]] deep behind enemy lines to strike at the Jotun. Some of those who have returned from the frigid wastes in the north have brought with them peculiar stories - stories that hint that some of the people of Sermersuaq are fighting against their orc conquerors.		Following the Summer Solstice, a [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Iron\|daring raid]] was launched against the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in northern Sermersuaq. Many Imperial heroes accompanied their [[military unit\|warbands]] deep behind enemy lines to strike at the Jotun. Some of those who have returned from the frigid wastes in the north have brought with them peculiar stories - stories that hint that some of the people of Sermersuaq are fighting against their orc conquerors.

	There is talk of escaped thralls approaching scouts in Sermersuaq with news of an opportunity to strike a serious blow against the Jotun. According to these thralls, there is a chance to assault a particularly high status group of Jotun deep behind the enemy lines who they are confident will be both unaware and unprepared. One of the thralls has made their way to Anvil with information about this opportunity - confident that the runes [[Gralm]] and [[Ull]] will ensure a [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow heroes of the Empire to assist them in their planned assault. The former thrall is particularly interested in talking to members of [[~~Prominent_halls~~#Hendal_Hearth\|Hendel Hearth]], who they say have helped them in the past - as soon as they reach Anvil they will seek out the Wintermark encampment and the Hendel Hearth.		There is talk of escaped thralls approaching scouts in Sermersuaq with news of an opportunity to strike a serious blow against the Jotun. According to these thralls, there is a chance to assault a particularly high status group of Jotun deep behind the enemy lines who they are confident will be both unaware and unprepared. One of the thralls has made their way to Anvil with information about this opportunity - confident that the runes [[Gralm]] and [[Ull]] will ensure a [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] that will allow heroes of the Empire to assist them in their planned assault. The former thrall is particularly interested in talking to members of [[Wintermark groups#Hendal_Hearth\|Hendel Hearth]], who they say have helped them in the past - as soon as they reach Anvil they will seek out the Wintermark encampment and the Hendel Hearth.

	Some of those crossing the territory reported peculiar incidents of the rune [[Naeve]] etched into old trees and occasional stones, particularly those that watch over routes frequently travelled by Jotun patrols. There are few actual woodlands in Sermersuaq, and most of them are near Suaq halls. Where these odd runes are discovered, scouts have apparently found evidence of serious violence done to occupied settlements by unknown assailants - signs of homes burned and stories of soldiers lost in the sparse woodlands where the signs are most common. Someone, or something, is hunting the Jotun in Sermersuaq it seems.		Some of those crossing the territory reported peculiar incidents of the rune [[Naeve]] etched into old trees and occasional stones, particularly those that watch over routes frequently travelled by Jotun patrols. There are few actual woodlands in Sermersuaq, and most of them are near Suaq halls. Where these odd runes are discovered, scouts have apparently found evidence of serious violence done to occupied settlements by unknown assailants - signs of homes burned and stories of soldiers lost in the sparse woodlands where the signs are most common. Someone, or something, is hunting the Jotun in Sermersuaq it seems.

Responsible1 at 20:19, 29 April 2022

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	The lad was trembling, staring up with frightened eyes and tear-stained cheeks. Yantl squatted down next to him.		The lad was trembling, staring up with frightened eyes and tear-stained cheeks. Yantl squatted down next to him.

	"It's going to be alright," he lied with a broad smile, putting one hand on the lads shoulder. "I think you're just going to have to move west for a little ~~but~~ while we sort the Druj out."		"It's going to be alright," he lied with a broad smile, putting one hand on the lads shoulder. "I think you're just going to have to move west for a little bit while we sort the Druj out."

	The boy flinched and bit his lip, eyes welling with tears. Yantl remembered then that these people never named the Druj - always referring to them by euphemisms - and cursed himself for his stupidity. He was not good at being reassuring. He wished Eft was here, he was better at these kinds of situations.		The boy flinched and bit his lip, eyes welling with tears. Yantl remembered then that these people never named the Druj - always referring to them by euphemisms - and cursed himself for his stupidity. He was not good at being reassuring. He wished Eft was here, he was better at these kinds of situations.

Matt: /* Sand Fishers */

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Sand Fishers

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	Some of the priests helping Kaspar report that it is almost going ''too'' well. The Sand Fishers are fascinated by the idea of the virtues and though it is clear that they do not yet believe it, they are intrigued by the idea that the virtues might help them to cross the Abyss to avoid both eternal oblivion ''and'' the horrors of reincarnation. A handful of wary Sand Fishers even allow Kaspar to place personal auras on them, though their positive experiences quickly result in demand for auras exceeding the possible supply of liao.		Some of the priests helping Kaspar report that it is almost going ''too'' well. The Sand Fishers are fascinated by the idea of the virtues and though it is clear that they do not yet believe it, they are intrigued by the idea that the virtues might help them to cross the Abyss to avoid both eternal oblivion ''and'' the horrors of reincarnation. A handful of wary Sand Fishers even allow Kaspar to place personal auras on them, though their positive experiences quickly result in demand for auras exceeding the possible supply of liao.

	Some of the priests working with Kaspar are moved to tears by their experiences among the Sand Fishers. In some cases, where the orcs are directly exposed to auras of virtue, it seems that they are experiencing feelings of pride, confidence, and self-worth for the first ~~times~~ in their lives. Some of them struggle to process the experience - especially when the aura runs its course.		Some of the priests working with Kaspar are moved to tears by their experiences among the Sand Fishers. In some cases, where the orcs are directly exposed to auras of virtue, it seems that they are experiencing feelings of pride, confidence, and self-worth for the first time in their lives. Some of them struggle to process the experience - especially when the aura runs its course.

	After three months, everyone involved in bringing the virtues to the Sand Fishers reports the same thing, they appear genuinely interested and enthusiastic to learn more. They have no problem viewing the virtues as deeply powerful spiritual forces, albeit they don't seem able to distinguish between them and mundane auras of the kind created using magic. The benefits for the Sand Fishers are slow but steady - with each passing day they are growing in [[Ambition]] and [[Pride]]. The Druj have spent decades crushing the Sand Fisher's spirits - the Empire seems on course to reverse that destruction within a matter of years.		After three months, everyone involved in bringing the virtues to the Sand Fishers reports the same thing, they appear genuinely interested and enthusiastic to learn more. They have no problem viewing the virtues as deeply powerful spiritual forces, albeit they don't seem able to distinguish between them and mundane auras of the kind created using magic. The benefits for the Sand Fishers are slow but steady - with each passing day they are growing in [[Ambition]] and [[Pride]]. The Druj have spent decades crushing the Sand Fisher's spirits - the Empire seems on course to reverse that destruction within a matter of years.

Matt at 14:41, 29 March 2022

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	The boy looked down at the necklace with wondering eyes.		The boy looked down at the necklace with wondering eyes.

	"The tooth came from a wolf our eldest son killed in the winter that had been hurting our goats." he said, with a ~~hitch~~ of pride in his voice. "It reminds me of home, and of my family, and of the importance of not giving in to bullies. I think they'd both want you to have it."		"The tooth came from a wolf our eldest son killed in the winter that had been hurting our goats." he said, with a hint of pride in his voice. "It reminds me of home, and of my family, and of the importance of not giving in to bullies. I think they'd both want you to have it."

	The orc child held the tooth in one hand, staring down at it. His body was rigid, and he had stopped blinking. Yantl was suddenly worried. He glanced up toward Kejek but she was busy explaining, as patiently as she could for the fourth time, that if they stayed here they would most likely be slaughtered by the Druj within the week.		The orc child held the tooth in one hand, staring down at it. His body was rigid, and he had stopped blinking. Yantl was suddenly worried. He glanced up toward Kejek but she was busy explaining, as patiently as she could for the fourth time, that if they stayed here they would most likely be slaughtered by the Druj within the week.

Hailmur: /* Overview */ links

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Overview: links

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	There is little constancy in international politics, and the complex interplay of politics and diplomacy can change the relations between nations in an instance. As such, the broad overviews discussed here represent only the state-of-play as it is generally understood at the start of the Autumn Equinox.		There is little constancy in international politics, and the complex interplay of politics and diplomacy can change the relations between nations in an instance. As such, the broad overviews discussed here represent only the state-of-play as it is generally understood at the start of the Autumn Equinox.

	This Wind of Fortune only covers some of the [[orc]] nations. Developments involving the great powers of the world are detailed [[~~large and~~ far away\|here]], and matters involving the human nations surrounding the Empire are detailed [[Small but nearby\|here]]. Developments with the Mournwold orcs are covered [[here]].		This Wind of Fortune only covers some of the [[orc]] nations. Developments involving the great powers of the world are detailed [[Large but far away\|here]], and matters involving the human nations surrounding the Empire are detailed [[Small but nearby\|here]]. Developments with the Mournwold orcs are covered [[In the flat field\|here]].

	==Sand Fishers==		==Sand Fishers==

Rafferty at 11:55, 3 November 2019

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	* '''The Imperial Senate [[Ratify Sungold Treaty\|voted]] to ratify a treaty with the Thule but there has been some queries from Otkodov as to the precise meaning of one section'''		* '''The Imperial Senate [[Ratify Sungold Treaty\|voted]] to ratify a treaty with the Thule but there has been some queries from Otkodov as to the precise meaning of one section'''
	* '''The [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] is ''Yevgeni Katzev'' of [[Varushka]]'''		* '''The [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] is ''Yevgeni Katzev'' of [[Varushka]]'''
	During the Summer Solstice a treaty was agreed upon following a productive meeting in the ''Caucus Forum'' of [[Lashonar]] between representatives of Otkodov and the Empire. The terms of the treaty are such that the Empire has managed to secure the freeing of almost three thousand imperial citizens who have been held as slaves in the lands of the Thule. These "''land slaves''" are the least valuable to the Thule, often being used to work [[farm\|farms]], [[forest\|forests]], and [[mine\|mines]]. In addition to the freeing of the ''land slaves'' the treaty also guarantees the return of the Navarr [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] taken in the fall of [[Hercynia#Treji\|Treji]], in return for the [[~~Between_peace_and_hate#Sungold_Pass\|~~Sungold Pass]].		During the Summer Solstice a treaty was agreed upon following a productive meeting in the ''Caucus Forum'' of [[Lashonar]] between representatives of Otkodov and the Empire. The terms of the treaty are such that the Empire has managed to secure the freeing of almost three thousand imperial citizens who have been held as slaves in the lands of the Thule. These "''land slaves''" are the least valuable to the Thule, often being used to work [[farm\|farms]], [[forest\|forests]], and [[mine\|mines]]. In addition to the freeing of the ''land slaves'' the treaty also guarantees the return of the Navarr [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] taken in the fall of [[Hercynia#Treji\|Treji]], in return for the [[Sungold Pass]].

	The Thule have already moved a number of their people into the Pass - warriors, a handful of warlocks, and a large number of orc labourers. According to the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] observers, they have re-opened the orichalcum mine and are bringing in large numbers of supplies and building materials. '''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''' has indicated that as per the treaty, the Navarr [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] will be gathered, prepared, equipped, and delivered to Skogei before the Winter snows make the passes between [[Skarsind]] and [[Otkodov]] impassable.		The Thule have already moved a number of their people into the Pass - warriors, a handful of warlocks, and a large number of orc labourers. According to the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] observers, they have re-opened the orichalcum mine and are bringing in large numbers of supplies and building materials. '''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''' has indicated that as per the treaty, the Navarr [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] will be gathered, prepared, equipped, and delivered to Skogei before the Winter snows make the passes between [[Skarsind]] and [[Otkodov]] impassable.