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	The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.		The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.

	The scattered rumours emerging from ~~East Ring~~ speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.		The scattered rumours emerging from Eastring speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.

	Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.		Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.

Twiggy at 02:31, 22 January 2026

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	The scattered rumours emerging from East Ring speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.		The scattered rumours emerging from East Ring speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.

	Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.		Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.

	It is difficult for many of those who call Therunin their home to hear these words. Similar assurances were made about [[Liathaven]] as well, yet years have passed and still the western forests remain solidly under the control of the Jotun. The enemy have built new settlements there, they have even chosen to rename the territory Ashvale. Why should anyone believe that Therunin will be any different? The words of the assembly fall like the grim knell of doom on the ears of those who hear them. So many sacrifices made, and still the [[Military Council]] cannot justify protecting the people of Therunin.		It is difficult for many of those who call Therunin their home to hear these words. Similar assurances were made about [[Liathaven]] as well, yet years have passed and still the western forests remain solidly under the control of the Jotun. The enemy have built new settlements there, they have even chosen to rename the territory Ashvale. Why should anyone believe that Therunin will be any different? The words of the assembly fall like the grim knell of doom on the ears of those who hear them. So many sacrifices made, and still the [[Military Council]] cannot justify protecting the people of Therunin.

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	Some of the people of the Lower Valley have already fled north into the Barrens, to the welcoming [[The_Barrens#Heart_of_Peytaht\|Eaves of Peytaht]]. The last of the Great Forest Orc villages and proto-steadings are emptied. As they depart, the orcs invite their neighbours to come with them, to seek the safety of the weirwood groves. The children of the Great Forest know what it is like to lose their homes to the malice of the Druj. Others – orc and human alike – flee up to the [[Therunin#Upper Tarn Valley\|Upper Valley]]. Some join the defence of the steadings there, others press on toward Peakedge Song.		Some of the people of the Lower Valley have already fled north into the Barrens, to the welcoming [[The_Barrens#Heart_of_Peytaht\|Eaves of Peytaht]]. The last of the Great Forest Orc villages and proto-steadings are emptied. As they depart, the orcs invite their neighbours to come with them, to seek the safety of the weirwood groves. The children of the Great Forest know what it is like to lose their homes to the malice of the Druj. Others – orc and human alike – flee up to the [[Therunin#Upper Tarn Valley\|Upper Valley]]. Some join the defence of the steadings there, others press on toward Peakedge Song.

	Where the Navarr and their friends flee west, they are perhaps surprised to find people travelling in the opposite direction. The [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] has established the first [[Imperial sodality\|true sodality]] of the new era, the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|Imperial Apothecaries' Guild]]. Thanks in part to the [[Wasp_nest#Isolating_an_Antidote\|support of Highguard]], an antidote to the poison of the Lower Valley has been found, and these masters of herb lore from many nations have been [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Imperial_Apothecaries_Guild_to_Therunin\|charged with]] putting it to good use.		Where the Navarr and their friends flee west, they are perhaps surprised to find people travelling in the opposite direction. The [[Senate]] has established the first [[Imperial sodality\|true sodality]] of the new era, the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|Imperial Apothecaries' Guild]]. Thanks in part to the [[Wasp_nest#Isolating_an_Antidote\|support of Highguard]], an antidote to the poison of the Lower Valley has been found, and these masters of herb lore from many nations have been [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Imperial_Apothecaries_Guild_to_Therunin\|charged with]] putting it to good use.

	Or at least that is the plan. Once it becomes clear that the assemblies are urging everyone to flee Therunin, the plan is forced to change. If there had been any Imperial presence in Therunin, or the Druj hadn't decided to advance, then it might have been possible to begin the work of clearing the poison. Instead, it is clear that it would be madness to attempt to enter the Lower Valley in force - any apothecaries who made the attempt would quickly fall victim to the depredations of the Druj. They would be murdered or, more likely, enslaved, if the Druj discovered they were skilled apothecaries. Either way, their lives would be forfeit - and it would achieve nothing.		Or at least that is the plan. Once it becomes clear that the assemblies are urging everyone to flee Therunin, the plan is forced to change. If there had been any Imperial presence in Therunin, or the Druj hadn't decided to advance, then it might have been possible to begin the work of clearing the poison. Instead, it is clear that it would be madness to attempt to enter the Lower Valley in force - any apothecaries who made the attempt would quickly fall victim to the depredations of the Druj. They would be murdered or, more likely, enslaved, if the Druj discovered they were skilled apothecaries. Either way, their lives would be forfeit - and it would achieve nothing.

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	Some of the people of the Lower Valley have already fled north into the Barrens, to the welcoming [[The_Barrens#Heart_of_Peytaht\|Eaves of Peytaht]]. The last of the Great Forest Orc villages and proto-steadings are emptied. As they depart, the orcs invite their neighbours to come with them, to seek the safety of the weirwood groves. The children of the Great Forest know what it is like to lose their homes to the malice of the Druj. Others – orc and human alike – flee up to the [[Therunin#Upper Tarn Valley\|Upper Valley]]. Some join the defence of the steadings there, others press on toward Peakedge Song.		Some of the people of the Lower Valley have already fled north into the Barrens, to the welcoming [[The_Barrens#Heart_of_Peytaht\|Eaves of Peytaht]]. The last of the Great Forest Orc villages and proto-steadings are emptied. As they depart, the orcs invite their neighbours to come with them, to seek the safety of the weirwood groves. The children of the Great Forest know what it is like to lose their homes to the malice of the Druj. Others – orc and human alike – flee up to the [[Therunin#Upper Tarn Valley\|Upper Valley]]. Some join the defence of the steadings there, others press on toward Peakedge Song.

	Where the Navarr and their friends flee west, they are perhaps surprised to find people travelling in the opposite direction. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] has established the first [[Imperial sodality\|true sodality]] of the new era, the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|Imperial Apothecaries' Guild]]. Thanks in part to the [[Wasp_nest#Isolating_an_Antidote\|support of Highguard]], an antidote to the poison of the Lower Valley has been found, and these masters of herb lore from many nations have been [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Imperial_Apothecaries_Guild_to_Therunin\|charged with]] putting it to good use.		Where the Navarr and their friends flee west, they are perhaps surprised to find people travelling in the opposite direction. The [[Senate\|Senate]] has established the first [[Imperial sodality\|true sodality]] of the new era, the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|Imperial Apothecaries' Guild]]. Thanks in part to the [[Wasp_nest#Isolating_an_Antidote\|support of Highguard]], an antidote to the poison of the Lower Valley has been found, and these masters of herb lore from many nations have been [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Imperial_Apothecaries_Guild_to_Therunin\|charged with]] putting it to good use.

	Or at least that is the plan. Once it becomes clear that the assemblies are urging everyone to flee Therunin, the plan is forced to change. If there had been any Imperial presence in Therunin, or the Druj hadn't decided to advance, then it might have been possible to begin the work of clearing the poison. Instead, it is clear that it would be madness to attempt to enter the Lower Valley in force - any apothecaries who made the attempt would quickly fall victim to the depredations of the Druj. They would be murdered or, more likely, enslaved, if the Druj discovered they were skilled apothecaries. Either way, their lives would be forfeit - and it would achieve nothing.		Or at least that is the plan. Once it becomes clear that the assemblies are urging everyone to flee Therunin, the plan is forced to change. If there had been any Imperial presence in Therunin, or the Druj hadn't decided to advance, then it might have been possible to begin the work of clearing the poison. Instead, it is clear that it would be madness to attempt to enter the Lower Valley in force - any apothecaries who made the attempt would quickly fall victim to the depredations of the Druj. They would be murdered or, more likely, enslaved, if the Druj discovered they were skilled apothecaries. Either way, their lives would be forfeit - and it would achieve nothing.

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	Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.		Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.

	It is difficult for many of those who call Therunin their home to hear these words. Similar assurances were made about [[Liathaven]] as well, yet years have passed and still the western forests remain solidly under the control of the Jotun. The enemy have built new settlements there, they have even chosen to rename the territory Ashvale. Why should anyone believe that Therunin will be any different? The words of the assembly fall like the grim knell of doom on the ears of those who hear them. So many sacrifices made, and still the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] cannot justify protecting the people of Therunin.		It is difficult for many of those who call Therunin their home to hear these words. Similar assurances were made about [[Liathaven]] as well, yet years have passed and still the western forests remain solidly under the control of the Jotun. The enemy have built new settlements there, they have even chosen to rename the territory Ashvale. Why should anyone believe that Therunin will be any different? The words of the assembly fall like the grim knell of doom on the ears of those who hear them. So many sacrifices made, and still the [[Military Council]] cannot justify protecting the people of Therunin.
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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Empire armies march west, leaving Therunin alone in hand of the Druj. Those who can fight and choose to - bear arms. Those who cannot should seek sanctuary amongst our neighbours and find safety in our wayhouses. Land can be reclaimed - our people cannot! Survival is not cowardice, it is loyalty to the future. We will one day seize back. Help Thornsong and House of Healing carry their work to safety, let the knowledge and legacy of Therunin outlast the Druj's grasp. We will not all what happened in Liathaven to happen here. We are the shield, the thorn and the song that will not die. You cannot abandon who you are - and we are Therunin!\|by=Travid Longest Path, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (331-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Empire armies march west, leaving Therunin alone in hand of the Druj. Those who can fight and choose to - bear arms. Those who cannot should seek sanctuary amongst our neighbours and find safety in our wayhouses. Land can be reclaimed - our people cannot! Survival is not cowardice, it is loyalty to the future. We will one day seize back. Help Thornsong and House of Healing carry their work to safety, let the knowledge and legacy of Therunin outlast the Druj's grasp. We will not all what happened in Liathaven to happen here. We are the shield, the thorn and the song that will not die. You cannot abandon who you are - and we are Therunin!\|by=Travid Longest Path, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (331-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}

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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Empire armies march west, leaving Therunin alone in hand of the Druj. Those who can fight and choose to - bear arms. Those who cannot should seek sanctuary amongst our neighbours and find safety in our wayhouses. Land can be reclaimed - our people cannot! Survival is not cowardice, it is loyalty to the future. We will one day seize back. Help Thornsong and House of Healing carry their work to safety, let the knowledge and legacy of Therunin outlast the Druj's grasp. We will not all what happened in Liathaven to happen here. We are the shield, the thorn and the song that will not die. You cannot abandon who you are - and we are Therunin!\|by=Travid Longest Path, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (331-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Empire armies march west, leaving Therunin alone in hand of the Druj. Those who can fight and choose to - bear arms. Those who cannot should seek sanctuary amongst our neighbours and find safety in our wayhouses. Land can be reclaimed - our people cannot! Survival is not cowardice, it is loyalty to the future. We will one day seize back. Help Thornsong and House of Healing carry their work to safety, let the knowledge and legacy of Therunin outlast the Druj's grasp. We will not all what happened in Liathaven to happen here. We are the shield, the thorn and the song that will not die. You cannot abandon who you are - and we are Therunin!\|by=Travid Longest Path, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (331-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=Fear blooms in Therunin, but our kin remain! Our hearths roar outside the Druj's grasp, open to any Great Forest Orc. We offer them to resettle out of danger, and protect the young, old and weak through to Hercynia, Miaren and Brocéliande. We are grateful to deep Loyalty forged in blood. May the Spear of Pines rise as saplings again..\|by=Brynmor Rootround, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (332-10)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=Fear blooms in Therunin, but our kin remain! Our hearths roar outside the Druj's grasp, open to any Great Forest Orc. We offer them to resettle out of danger, and protect the young, old and weak through to Hercynia, Miaren and Brocéliande. We are grateful to deep Loyalty forged in blood. May the Spear of Pines rise as saplings again.\|by=Brynmor Rootround, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (332-10)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=Sacrifice is the soul, heart and blood of Navarr. We bleed, grieve and stand tall for the choices we make. But we are not the only ones who sacrifice, with the nation of Varushka losing its children for Therunin. Alderai the Fair and all warriors of the Iron Helms sacrificed all. We honour their sacrifice and welcome all who stood with us to our hearths forever. In sacrifice we grieve, in courage we remember.\|by=Rhisiart Dancewalker, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (289-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=Sacrifice is the soul, heart and blood of Navarr. We bleed, grieve and stand tall for the choices we make. But we are not the only ones who sacrifice, with the nation of Varushka losing its children for Therunin. Alderai the Fair and all warriors of the Iron Helms sacrificed all. We honour their sacrifice and welcome all who stood with us to our hearths forever. In sacrifice we grieve, in courage we remember.\|by=Rhisiart Dancewalker, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (289-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=Citizens of Therunin, hear your guides. The Druj have come. If you cannot fight, seek immediate refuge with our Imperial neighbours. Highguard, Urizen, and Dawn have thrown their doors open for us. If you can fight, stay and harass the druj with stealth, ambush and the arts of ~~guerilla~~ warfare we are so adept at. All refuge offered to Navarri is extended to our oathsworn siblings of the Great Forest Orcs, bound in blood and ink as we are.\|by=Raewyn Eternal, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (336-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=Citizens of Therunin, hear your guides. The Druj have come. If you cannot fight, seek immediate refuge with our Imperial neighbours. Highguard, Urizen, and Dawn have thrown their doors open for us. If you can fight, stay and harass the druj with stealth, ambush and the arts of guerrilla warfare we are so adept at. All refuge offered to Navarri is extended to our oathsworn siblings of the Great Forest Orcs, bound in blood and ink as we are.\|by=Raewyn Eternal, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (336-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
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	As in the Lower Tarn, they waste comparatively little time consolidating their hold on the region. Some of the steadings do not see a single orc through the entire campaign. It seems the eyes of the Druj armies are on sweeter fruit.		As in the Lower Tarn, they waste comparatively little time consolidating their hold on the region. Some of the steadings do not see a single orc through the entire campaign. It seems the eyes of the Druj armies are on sweeter fruit.
	==Song Into Silence==		==Song Into Silence==
	The Druj come, then, to Peakedge Song. Here, their advance slows slightly as they encounter the [[Army_qualities#Engineer\|swiftly assembled fortifications]] raised by the [[Towerjacks]]. Unfortunately, the embankments and ditches, the ~~pallisades~~ and spikes laid down to defend the region have lost much of their effectiveness since [[the League]] engineers left for [[Redoubt]].		The Druj come, then, to Peakedge Song. Here, their advance slows slightly as they encounter the [[Army_qualities#Engineer\|swiftly assembled fortifications]] raised by the [[Towerjacks]]. Unfortunately, the embankments and ditches, the palisades and spikes laid down to defend the region have lost much of their effectiveness since [[the League]] engineers left for [[Redoubt]].

	Only once, years ago, have the orcs of the Mallum tried to lay siege to Peakedge Stead. The conquerors of [[Reikos]], trapped between the [[Great Forest of Peytaht]] and Imperial armies, sought to [[378YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#A_whisper_of_magic\|escape through Therunin to the Barrens]]. They were pushed back into the killing ground of Highguard by the armies of Navarr and the [[Granite Pillar]]. They did not come close to achieving a foothold, and were ultimately forced to flee north to escape Reikos, paying a terrible price for doing so.		Only once, years ago, have the orcs of the Mallum tried to lay siege to Peakedge Stead. The conquerors of [[Reikos]], trapped between the [[Great Forest of Peytaht]] and Imperial armies, sought to [[378YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#A_whisper_of_magic\|escape through Therunin to the Barrens]]. They were pushed back into the killing ground of Highguard by the armies of Navarr and the [[Granite Pillar]]. They did not come close to achieving a foothold, and were ultimately forced to flee north to escape Reikos, paying a terrible price for doing so.

	This time, though, things are very different. This is not a beleaguered and battered force of Druj on their last legs but a grand host of spears and arrows, merciless fangs and cruel claws. Peakedge Stead is a powerful and enduring symbol of hope for many Navarr; a place of healing and gentleness, a quiet contrast to the terrible battle they fight against the vallorn. It is a symbol of cooperation, of bringing together, where Navarr, Highguard, and the Great Forest Orcs all worked to preserve life and bring ~~succor~~ to those who cannot be saved. It is where [[Ossegrahn\|Tarnfather's]] [[Hand_of_the_Healers#Houses_of_Healing\|Houses of Healing]] stand, and where the great college of the apothecary arts [[Thornsinger#Thornsong_House\|Thornsong House]], was established.		This time, though, things are very different. This is not a beleaguered and battered force of Druj on their last legs but a grand host of spears and arrows, merciless fangs and cruel claws. Peakedge Stead is a powerful and enduring symbol of hope for many Navarr; a place of healing and gentleness, a quiet contrast to the terrible battle they fight against the vallorn. It is a symbol of cooperation, of bringing together, where Navarr, Highguard, and the Great Forest Orcs all worked to preserve life and bring succour to those who cannot be saved. It is where [[Ossegrahn\|Tarnfather's]] [[Hand_of_the_Healers#Houses_of_Healing\|Houses of Healing]] stand, and where the great college of the apothecary arts [[Thornsinger#Thornsong_House\|Thornsong House]], was established.

	The college, at least, is safe for now. Barely a day after the Winter Solstice, as night fell, a wall of impenetrable fog wrapped itself around the college grounds hiding them from sight. The wall remains, warding the entirety of the House. Coils of mist form and shift, giving the impression of great thorn-wrapped brambles wrapped around the hidden buildings. Those who dare to venture within are confused and glamoured, unable to find anything within, to the frustration of the invaders from the Mallum. Some of the staff departed as the wards started to rise, but many more remain within. They protect their stores of lore, and by all accounts have enough supplies to last a year. They will wait for the Imperial armies to free Therunin, protected from any danger that might seek to harm them – but hidden also from those allies who might seek to help them.		The college, at least, is safe for now. Barely a day after the Winter Solstice, as night fell, a wall of impenetrable fog wrapped itself around the college grounds hiding them from sight. The wall remains, warding the entirety of the House. Coils of mist form and shift, giving the impression of great thorn-wrapped brambles wrapped around the hidden buildings. Those who dare to venture within are confused and glamoured, unable to find anything within, to the frustration of the invaders from the Mallum. Some of the staff departed as the wards started to rise, but many more remain within. They protect their stores of lore, and by all accounts have enough supplies to last a year. They will wait for the Imperial armies to free Therunin, protected from any danger that might seek to harm them – but hidden also from those allies who might seek to help them.
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	They have roused the vallorn of Tharunind to wakefulness.		They have roused the vallorn of Tharunind to wakefulness.
	{{SOP\|statement=Guides of Navarr. Urizen, Dawn and Highguard have thrown open their doors to the Great Forest orc and Navarr ~~reguees~~ of Therunin. Go to our displaced peoples, bolster their spirits and show them their Dance is not over! Tend their souls and in Virtue drive out the Fear and Hatred to Druj so readily offer. In strength, in virtue, and in time, we WILL RETURN.\|by=Gwenllain Heart's End, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (374-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Guides of Navarr. Urizen, Dawn and Highguard have thrown open their doors to the Great Forest orc and Navarr refugees of Therunin. Go to our displaced peoples, bolster their spirits and show them their Dance is not over! Tend their souls and in Virtue drive out the Fear and Hatred to Druj so readily offer. In strength, in virtue, and in time, we WILL RETURN.\|by=Gwenllain Heart's End, Navarr National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (374-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
	{{SOP\|statement=Seeing the crisis unfolding in Therunin we, the Highborn assembly, ask the chapters of Reikos to open their doors to the Navarr and Great Forest orcs who seek safe refuge. Let us welcome those in need with a benevolent spirit. Be proud to support our neighbours.\|by=Keziah of the Suns of Couros, Highborn National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (616-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Seeing the crisis unfolding in Therunin we, the Highborn assembly, ask the chapters of Reikos to open their doors to the Navarr and Great Forest orcs who seek safe refuge. Let us welcome those in need with a benevolent spirit. Be proud to support our neighbours.\|by=Keziah of the Suns of Couros, Highborn National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority (616-0)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}
	==Game Information==		==Game Information==
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	==Conjunctions==		==Conjunctions==
	===Tangles (Therunin)===		===Tangles (Therunin)===
	{{SOP\|by=Raewyn Eternal, Navarr Assembly\|statement=Citizens of Therunin, hear your guides. The Druj have come. If you cannot fight, seek immediate refuge with our Imperial neighbours. Highguard, Urizen, and Dawn have thrown their doors open for us. If you can fight, stay and harass the druj with stealth, ambush and the arts of ~~guerilla~~ warfare we are so adept at. All refuge offered to Navarri is extended to our oathsworn siblings of the Great Forest Orcs, bound in blood and ink as we are.\|vote=336-0\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|by=Raewyn Eternal, Navarr Assembly\|statement=Citizens of Therunin, hear your guides. The Druj have come. If you cannot fight, seek immediate refuge with our Imperial neighbours. Highguard, Urizen, and Dawn have thrown their doors open for us. If you can fight, stay and harass the druj with stealth, ambush and the arts of guerrilla warfare we are so adept at. All refuge offered to Navarri is extended to our oathsworn siblings of the Great Forest Orcs, bound in blood and ink as we are.\|vote=336-0\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}
	* '''The Lord of Thorns is travelling with a horde of vallornspawn in Sweetglades'''		* '''The Lord of Thorns is travelling with a horde of vallornspawn in Sweetglades'''
	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''

Novemberalice at 11:40, 9 June 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Path of Thorns.png\|caption=There are beacons along the road for those who must seek sanctuary elsewhere, and flames burning in the darkness for those who will not retreat.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Path of Thorns.png\|caption=There are beacons along the road for those who must seek sanctuary elsewhere, and flames burning in the darkness for those who will not retreat.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
	==Blood and Roots==		==Blood and Roots==
	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~8hN_dIAWk3k~~}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_2SY9QQpS8}}
	The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.		The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.

Novemberalice at 13:51, 5 June 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Path of Thorns.png\|caption=There are beacons along the road for those who must seek sanctuary elsewhere, and flames burning in the darkness for those who will not retreat.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Path of Thorns.png\|caption=There are beacons along the road for those who must seek sanctuary elsewhere, and flames burning in the darkness for those who will not retreat.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
	==Blood and Roots==		==Blood and Roots==
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hN_dIAWk3k}}
	The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.		The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.

Rafferty at 14:26, 4 June 2025

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	At the urging of the assemblies, almost all the Navarr [[striding\|stridings]] and many of the Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] evacuated Therunin before the Druj could overrun them. Refugees have found a welcome in Reikos, among the Great Forest orcs in the Barrens, and in northern Urizen. Others have simply joined some of the remaining stridings that continue to walk the [[trod\|trods]].		At the urging of the assemblies, almost all the Navarr [[striding\|stridings]] and many of the Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] evacuated Therunin before the Druj could overrun them. Refugees have found a welcome in Reikos, among the Great Forest orcs in the Barrens, and in northern Urizen. Others have simply joined some of the remaining stridings that continue to walk the [[trod\|trods]].
			<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">[[file:Ossegrahn001a.webp\|align=right\|width=150]]</div>
	The plan to remove the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned quality]] from the Lower Tarn Valley has failed. As explained in the '''[[Wasp_nest#Limited_Opportunities\|Wasp nest]]''' wind of fortune, the fact that the Druj have captured the Lower Tarn means the original plan will not work. There will be no opportunity to remove the poisoned quality unless the Druj are driven out. The 10 thrones of support the Senate applied has been used to aid the people of Therunin and cannot be refunded.		The plan to remove the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned quality]] from the Lower Tarn Valley has failed. As explained in the '''[[Wasp_nest#Limited_Opportunities\|Wasp nest]]''' wind of fortune, the fact that the Druj have captured the Lower Tarn means the original plan will not work. There will be no opportunity to remove the poisoned quality unless the Druj are driven out. The 10 thrones of support the Senate applied has been used to aid the people of Therunin and cannot be refunded.

	The situation with Peakedge Stead and the Houses of Healing is discussed in more detail in the '''[[~~TBC~~]]''' wind of fortune.		The situation with Peakedge Stead and the Houses of Healing is discussed in more detail in the '''[[Speak_to_me#Brother_Harvest\|Speak to me]]''' wind of fortune.
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=VallornMiasma.jpg\|caption=The miasma poses a choking threat to anyone who lives near a vallorn, but a greater danger comes from the creatures that move along with it.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=VallornMiasma.jpg\|caption=The miasma poses a choking threat to anyone who lives near a vallorn, but a greater danger comes from the creatures that move along with it.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>

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	The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.		The Imperial armies, and their allies from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] were forced to retreat into [[the Barrens]]. The Navarr feel the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] especially keenly. For the first time since they committed to destroy the [[vallorn]], the spirit of the nation stumbles. The surviving soldiers of the [[Black Thorns]] feel the loss particularly keenly. They watch the southern borders of the Barrens, eager to welcome survivors from the 'Dance until the very last moment when they must [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Black_Thorns\|march west]] to resupply in [[Reikos]]. Their hope fails quickly; barely a handful of survivors make it to the Barrens after the Winter Solstice. The wound of grief goes unannealed, [[Under_eastern_skies#Objective:_Braid_the_Peoples\|without solace]], and it may take a long time to heal.

	The scattered rumours emerging from ~~East Ring~~ speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.		The scattered rumours emerging from Eastring speak of carnage. The walking dead, the undying remnants of the [[Iron Helms]], continue to feast on the warriors of the Druj. They rip and tear into the orcs of the Mallum, but their fury is ultimately [[Under_eastern_skies#Black_Miracles_(Battle_Opportunity)\|unbound and undirected]]. As the weeks pass, it is clear that the [[Quickening Cold Meat\|winter spirits]] bound to the shattered army are gaining the upper hand. Whatever remnant of the former soldiers of Varushka still remained within the ghouls is droned out by the indiscriminate hunger rages within them. They are drawn equally to the splintered remnants of the Imperial armies and the isolated [[steading\|steadings]] that have so far avoided the attention of the invaders.

	Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.		Nothing stands between the folk of western Therunin and the orcs of [[the Mallum]]. As the Druj march, word begins to spread that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|priests of the National Assembly]] urge their people to flee. Therunin is lost, they say. No [[Army\|Imperial armies]] are coming to protect it. Those who stand and fight will have no support, although their [[courage]] is recognised. Those who flee should seek to carry the lore of [[Therunin#Peakedge Stead\|Peakedge Stead]] with them to the wider Empire.

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	At the urging of the assemblies, almost all the Navarr [[striding\|stridings]] and many of the Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] evacuated Therunin before the Druj could overrun them. Refugees have found a welcome in Reikos, among the Great Forest orcs in the Barrens, and in northern Urizen. Others have simply joined some of the remaining stridings that continue to walk the [[trod\|trods]].		At the urging of the assemblies, almost all the Navarr [[striding\|stridings]] and many of the Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] evacuated Therunin before the Druj could overrun them. Refugees have found a welcome in Reikos, among the Great Forest orcs in the Barrens, and in northern Urizen. Others have simply joined some of the remaining stridings that continue to walk the [[trod\|trods]].
			<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">[[file:Ossegrahn001a.webp\|align=right\|width=150]]</div>
	The plan to remove the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned quality]] from the Lower Tarn Valley has failed. As explained in the '''[[Wasp_nest#Limited_Opportunities\|Wasp nest]]''' wind of fortune, the fact that the Druj have captured the Lower Tarn means the original plan will not work. There will be no opportunity to remove the poisoned quality unless the Druj are driven out. The 10 thrones of support the Senate applied has been used to aid the people of Therunin and cannot be refunded.		The plan to remove the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned quality]] from the Lower Tarn Valley has failed. As explained in the '''[[Wasp_nest#Limited_Opportunities\|Wasp nest]]''' wind of fortune, the fact that the Druj have captured the Lower Tarn means the original plan will not work. There will be no opportunity to remove the poisoned quality unless the Druj are driven out. The 10 thrones of support the Senate applied has been used to aid the people of Therunin and cannot be refunded.

	The situation with Peakedge Stead and the Houses of Healing is discussed in more detail in the '''[[~~TBC~~]]''' wind of fortune.		The situation with Peakedge Stead and the Houses of Healing is discussed in more detail in the '''[[Speak_to_me#Brother_Harvest\|Speak to me]]''' wind of fortune.
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=VallornMiasma.jpg\|caption=The miasma poses a choking threat to anyone who lives near a vallorn, but a greater danger comes from the creatures that move along with it.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=VallornMiasma.jpg\|caption=The miasma poses a choking threat to anyone who lives near a vallorn, but a greater danger comes from the creatures that move along with it.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>