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	As the Autumn Equinox approaches, the civil service scramble to collate the information from across the Empire. According to eyewitnesses, scouts, and limited divination, there are now major Cold Sun forces all across the Empire. Four are in the north-west; in [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]]; in [[Hahnmark#Valasmark\|Valasmark]] in [[Hahnmark]]; in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]] in [[Hercynia]]; and in [[Miaren#Oakways\|Oakways]] in [[Miaren]]. Two are in [[Varushka]]; in [[Volodmartz#Livardz\|Livardz]] in [[Volodmartz]], and in [[Karov#Duzekani\|Duzekani]] in [[Karov]]. One is slowly spreading across [[Segura#Burnish\|Burnish]] in [[Segura]], and a final force has coalesced in [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] in [[Bastion]] itself.		As the Autumn Equinox approaches, the civil service scramble to collate the information from across the Empire. According to eyewitnesses, scouts, and limited divination, there are now major Cold Sun forces all across the Empire. Four are in the north-west; in [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]]; in [[Hahnmark#Valasmark\|Valasmark]] in [[Hahnmark]]; in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]] in [[Hercynia]]; and in [[Miaren#Oakways\|Oakways]] in [[Miaren]]. Two are in [[Varushka]]; in [[Volodmartz#Livardz\|Livardz]] in [[Volodmartz]], and in [[Karov#Duzekani\|Duzekani]] in [[Karov]]. One is slowly spreading across [[Segura#Burnish\|Burnish]] in [[Segura]], and a final force has coalesced in [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] in [[Bastion]] itself.

	Estimates in each case suggest that while they are not individually equal to an [[Imperial army]] – their fighting strength is estimated to be around three thousand soldiers - their remarkable acuity means that they are a tangible threat to the safety of the territories where they have appeared. They are also capable of moving; some are close together especially in the north-west and might in theory and may join up to focus their power.		Estimates in each case suggest that while they are not individually equal to an [[Army\|Imperial army]] – their fighting strength is estimated to be around three thousand soldiers - their remarkable acuity means that they are a tangible threat to the safety of the territories where they have appeared. They are also capable of moving; some are close together especially in the north-west and might in theory and may join up to focus their power.

	The Empire has never in its history faced a threat like this. There is nothing to stop the Cold Sun sending more troops through the regio it controls to bolster these numbers even further. Worse, the Empire has seen immediate evidence that this means Cold Sun can potentially send armies ''anywhere in the Empire'' should it so wish. While they are scattered across the Empire, it is likely they are in constant communication with one another. Messengers from one part of the Empire can enter the Day realm with a report and another messenger be dispatched to deliver intelligence to any force anywhere in the Empire. There's also no telling what kind of magic Cold Sun might be able to entrust to its servants; the ability to burn out the trods might only be the start.		The Empire has never in its history faced a threat like this. There is nothing to stop the Cold Sun sending more troops through the regio it controls to bolster these numbers even further. Worse, the Empire has seen immediate evidence that this means Cold Sun can potentially send armies ''anywhere in the Empire'' should it so wish. While they are scattered across the Empire, it is likely they are in constant communication with one another. Messengers from one part of the Empire can enter the Day realm with a report and another messenger be dispatched to deliver intelligence to any force anywhere in the Empire. There's also no telling what kind of magic Cold Sun might be able to entrust to its servants; the ability to burn out the trods might only be the start.
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	The trods of Therunin have been damaged by Cold Sun; they are still functional but are likely to slowly deteriorate over time if not repaired. Unfortunately, as Therunin is a territory with a vallorn, it will be necessary to repair them by performing the ritual at a regio in a region with the vallorn quality.		The trods of Therunin have been damaged by Cold Sun; they are still functional but are likely to slowly deteriorate over time if not repaired. Unfortunately, as Therunin is a territory with a vallorn, it will be necessary to repair them by performing the ritual at a regio in a region with the vallorn quality.

	There are now major forces of Cold Sun heralds in several Imperial territories. The civil service are collating reports, but exact numbers are not available. It will fall to Imperial diviners to determine precise numbers – likely with rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]]. What is clear however is that these armies follow similar rules to those that apply to any other [[~~Imperial army~~\|campaign army]] with a few significant exceptions.		There are now major forces of Cold Sun heralds in several Imperial territories. The civil service are collating reports, but exact numbers are not available. It will fall to Imperial diviners to determine precise numbers – likely with rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]]. What is clear however is that these armies follow similar rules to those that apply to any other [[Army\|campaign army]] with a few significant exceptions.

	They do not seem to suffer problems with securing [[War#Beachheads\|beachheads]] – that is they have a quality similar to the [[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|Technique of the Mountainous Ascent]] wielded by the Citadel Guard so they do not suffer penalties to attack a region which is not adjacent to a region they control.		They do not seem to suffer problems with securing [[War#Beachheads\|beachheads]] – that is they have a quality similar to the [[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Mountainous_Ascent\|Technique of the Mountainous Ascent]] wielded by the Citadel Guard so they do not suffer penalties to attack a region which is not adjacent to a region they control.

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	All the evidence spoke to attacks by the forces of the Cold Sun, an entity that seems impossibly, to be dedicated to the absolute destruction of all thinking beings across the whole of Creation – starting with the Empire.		All the evidence spoke to attacks by the forces of the Cold Sun, an entity that seems impossibly, to be dedicated to the absolute destruction of all thinking beings across the whole of Creation – starting with the Empire.

	Heeding the warnings, three assemblies of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] upheld [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] urging their people to prepare for violence. The [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_213\|Navarr assembly]], and the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_215\|Dawnish assembly]] warned their nations to be vigilant, and to fight. The Vigilance assembly [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_216\|warned the faithful to flee]], rather than engage these powerful combatants.		Heeding the warnings, three assemblies of the [[Synod]] upheld [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] urging their people to prepare for violence. The [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_213\|Navarr assembly]], and the [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_215\|Dawnish assembly]] warned their nations to be vigilant, and to fight. The Vigilance assembly [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_216\|warned the faithful to flee]], rather than engage these powerful combatants.

	Yet in the days immediately following the Summer solstice, it appeared that the threat was ended.		Yet in the days immediately following the Summer solstice, it appeared that the threat was ended.

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	===In Varushka===		===In Varushka===
	When Cold Sun attempts an assault against [[Miekarova#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], it quickly turns into a siege. Not only are many of the students and scholars at the Crag competent battle-magicians, but the vale where it stands is also home to the powerful Gremani family, [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] with a long history of mastering [[Summer magic]] and little patience for fools. By the time the defenders of [[Miekarova#Grimhold\|Grimhold]] arive, they discover most of the heralds already defeated; in addition to the Varushkan defenders it seems that the college's patron [[Jaheris]] has sent aid in the form of of moon-pale elfin warlocks armed with frigid ice-daggers to support his allies.		When Cold Sun attempts an assault against [[Miekarova#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], it quickly turns into a siege. Not only are many of the students and scholars at the Crag competent battle-magicians, but the vale where it stands is also home to the powerful Gremani family, [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] with a long history of mastering [[Summer magic]] and little patience for fools. By the time the defenders of [[Miekarova#Grimhold\|Grimhold]] arive, they discover most of the heralds already defeated; in addition to the Varushkan defenders it seems that the college's patron [[Jaheris]] has sent aid in the form of moon-pale elfin warlocks armed with frigid ice-daggers to support his allies.

	This pattern is repeated in other parts of Varushka, and the attackers are defeated with similar ruthless pragmatism. As near as anyone can tell, the heralds entirely avoid the wild woods and the cursed hills, using the [[Varushkan_Road#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]] to travel from settlement to settlement, which simply makes them easier to find. The protectors of each vale - not all of them entirely mortal in nature given this is Varushka - receive significant aid from the heroes and mercenaries [[Military_unit#Adventure_in_Varushka\|patrolling the roads]]. (“Whether it comes from the Day realm or the Deep Woods it's still a monster,” as one schlacta opines philosophically).		This pattern is repeated in other parts of Varushka, and the attackers are defeated with similar ruthless pragmatism. As near as anyone can tell, the heralds entirely avoid the wild woods and the cursed hills, using the [[Varushkan_Road#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]] to travel from settlement to settlement, which simply makes them easier to find. The protectors of each vale - not all of them entirely mortal in nature given this is Varushka - receive significant aid from the heroes and mercenaries [[Military_unit#Adventure_in_Varushka\|patrolling the roads]]. (“Whether it comes from the Day realm or the Deep Woods it's still a monster,” as one schlacta opines philosophically).

	===In the League===		===In the League===
	While a few groups of Cold Sun heralds manifest within the cities of the League themselves, they are quickly dealt with. The largest attack takes place in [[Holberg]] – perhaps understandable given the emphasis that city places on knowledge and reason. Yet every League city has a fortification, and a relatively committed watch that maintains the peace. The heralds of Cold Sun are given short shrift. People still die, of course.		While a few groups of Cold Sun heralds manifest within the cities of the League themselves, they are quickly dealt with. The largest attack takes place in [[Holberg]] – perhaps understandable given the emphasis that city places on knowledge and reason. Yet every League city has a fortification, and a relatively committed watch that maintains the peace. The heralds of Cold Sun are given short shrift. People still die, of course.

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	There is one nation where the attacks are abject failures even before they begin. The nation of [[Dawn]] is currently covered in a magical aura of its own. The eternal [[Meraud]] gave the [[enchanter\|enchanters]] of Dawn a magical scroll with which to draw down the power of the Summer realm, both to celebrate his recent patronage of the [[Eastern Sky]], and so that they could prove their magical prowess and gain his full approval.		There is one nation where the attacks are abject failures even before they begin. The nation of [[Dawn]] is currently covered in a magical aura of its own. The eternal [[Meraud]] gave the [[enchanter\|enchanters]] of Dawn a magical scroll with which to draw down the power of the Summer realm, both to celebrate his recent patronage of the [[Eastern Sky]], and so that they could prove their magical prowess and gain his full approval.

	When Cold Sun attempts to send its troops into Dawn, the knights and witches and yeofolk militia seem almost to welcome the opportunity. In every case their defence is reinforced by heralds from the Summer realm – [[Meraud]] sends golden lions to fight in [[Astolat]], [[Rhianos]] sends trident-wielding tritons to fight Cold Sun on the shores of [[the Semmerlak]] while [[Eleonaris]] has a small force of swift-footed stag-knights stationed at the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] ready to charge to whichever part of the territory might need protection. [[Cathan Canae]] and [[Adamant]] send frost giants and ''~~kobodi~~'' respectively to bolster the defenders of the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]]. Gold and silver owls, servants of [[Barien]] bring swift warning to the defenders whenever a herald of Cold Sun sets foot on any of the roads that criss-cross the Dawnish territories.		When Cold Sun attempts to send its troops into Dawn, the knights and witches and yeofolk militia seem almost to welcome the opportunity. In every case their defence is reinforced by heralds from the Summer realm – [[Meraud]] sends golden lions to fight in [[Astolat]], [[Rhianos]] sends trident-wielding tritons to fight Cold Sun on the shores of [[the Semmerlak]] while [[Eleonaris]] has a small force of swift-footed stag-knights stationed at the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] ready to charge to whichever part of the territory might need protection. [[Cathan Canae]] and [[Adamant]] send frost giants and ''koboldi'' respectively to bolster the defenders of the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]]. Gold and silver owls, servants of [[Barien]] bring swift warning to the defenders whenever a herald of Cold Sun sets foot on any of the roads that criss-cross the Dawnish territories.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Zoran De Orzel, General of the Golden Sun">Soldiers of the Sun our time for the invasion of the barrens is over. The revelry that the rest of dawn has enjoyed is now yours. Invite your families invite your lives. Bathe in the glory you have earned. Tourneys will be organised, feasting and tale telling, a great celebration is ~~occuring~~ in ~~astolat~~ enjoy your rest. Should any force arrive shall meet them with a solid defence.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Zoran De Orzel, General of the Golden Sun">Soldiers of the Sun our time for the invasion of the barrens is over. The revelry that the rest of dawn has enjoyed is now yours. Invite your families invite your lives. Bathe in the glory you have earned. Tourneys will be organised, feasting and tale telling, a great celebration is occurring in Astolat enjoy your rest. Should any force arrive shall meet them with a solid defence.</quote></div>
	Even [[Jaheris]] sends his servants to protect the beleaguered people of [[the Barrens]], his giant spiders, cowled warlocks, and goblin slingers emerging from the ruins of the [[The_Barrens#Towers_of_the_Dawn_.28ruined.29\|Towers of the Dawn]] to fight alongside the households protecting the new settlers.		Even [[Jaheris]] sends his servants to protect the beleaguered people of [[the Barrens]], his giant spiders, cowled warlocks, and goblin slingers emerging from the ruins of the [[The_Barrens#Towers_of_the_Dawn_.28ruined.29\|Towers of the Dawn]] to fight alongside the households protecting the new settlers.

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	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''The ''Warden of the Trees and Hills'' is responsible for stopping the heralds'''		* '''The ''Warden of the Trees and Hills'' is responsible for stopping the heralds'''
	In the north-east of the Empire, in [[Karsk]], there is singing and rejoicing late into the night. The [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Vereski_Stzena\|Vereski Stzena]] keep the spirits up of the entire vale following the successful defence of the settlement from the heralds of Cold Sun. Then, the warning comes. Multiple forces have been seen, larger this time, and the defenders are all but spent. The [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Goats_of_Karsk\|Goats of Karsk]] will remain and do what they can; they could hold their own against two of bands of heralds at most, but if all three come against them, they will be overwhelmed. If the heralds are not stopped then the vale of Veresk will fall once again, and this time the stubborn defenders with it. The situation is desperate, but if the Empire can intercept one of attacks and destroy the heralds then that would be enough to save the Goats ~~and~~ and Veresk.		In the north-east of the Empire, in [[Karsk]], there is singing and rejoicing late into the night. The [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Vereski_Stzena\|Vereski Stzena]] keep the spirits up of the entire vale following the successful defence of the settlement from the heralds of Cold Sun. Then, the warning comes. Multiple forces have been seen, larger this time, and the defenders are all but spent. The [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Goats_of_Karsk\|Goats of Karsk]] will remain and do what they can; they could hold their own against two of bands of heralds at most, but if all three come against them, they will be overwhelmed. If the heralds are not stopped then the vale of Veresk will fall once again, and this time the stubborn defenders with it. The situation is desperate, but if the Empire can intercept one of attacks and destroy the heralds then that would be enough to save the Goats and Veresk.

	The force of heralds is made up of warriors, battlemages, and archers. Given that this represents a direct threat to the prosperity of Karsk as a whole, it is the responsibility of the [[Warden of the Trees and Hills]], '''Zakhar “Crow” Strascovich''', to stop the heralds.		The force of heralds is made up of warriors, battlemages, and archers. Given that this represents a direct threat to the prosperity of Karsk as a whole, it is the responsibility of the [[Warden of the Trees and Hills]], '''Zakhar “Crow” Strascovich''', to stop the heralds.

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	Some of the chapters of Highguard have received belated warning of their own. The Highborn assembly discussed a statement of principle warning against the threat of Cold Sun but while they supported it, it did not achieve a greater majority. Fortunately, there are any number of Highborn congregations who listen to the words of [[Vigilance]] and make sure they are heeded. When the first major attack comes, the people of Highguard are ready. An attack against [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] is intercepted and dealt with before it can do more than token damage to the town and to the [[High_Herbalist_of_Sybella#Sybella_Cross_Physician.27s_Hall\|Physician's Hall]] that seemed to be its main target.		Some of the chapters of Highguard have received belated warning of their own. The Highborn assembly discussed a statement of principle warning against the threat of Cold Sun but while they supported it, it did not achieve a greater majority. Fortunately, there are any number of Highborn congregations who listen to the words of [[Vigilance]] and make sure they are heeded. When the first major attack comes, the people of Highguard are ready. An attack against [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] is intercepted and dealt with before it can do more than token damage to the town and to the [[High_Herbalist_of_Sybella#Sybella_Cross_Physician.27s_Hall\|Physician's Hall]] that seemed to be its main target.

	Unfortunately, at the same time one of Cold Sun's cadres is assaulting Bastion, another is attacking in Reikos. Their target is the town of [[Reikos#Riverwatch\|Tabernacle]], more specifically the [[Reikos#~~The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_of_Lost_Chapters~~\|Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]], a memorial to the fallen. The chapters fighting in defence of Tabernacle are able to destroy the invading heralds, but not before they have done major damage to the Hall and the town itself. Many of the columns in the great portico are cracked, the statue of the basilisk that presides over the place is left headless, and many of the banners and relics in the basilica are seared by the terrible flame of Cold Sun, left naught but grey ashes. So much memorialising those lost, has now been lost because of the machinations of this terrible inhuman creature. Tabernacle remains, but the servants of the wicked eternal have struck at the heart of its people.		Unfortunately, at the same time one of Cold Sun's cadres is assaulting Bastion, another is attacking in Reikos. Their target is the town of [[Reikos#Riverwatch\|Tabernacle]], more specifically the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]], a memorial to the fallen. The chapters fighting in defence of Tabernacle are able to destroy the invading heralds, but not before they have done major damage to the Hall and the town itself. Many of the columns in the great portico are cracked, the statue of the basilisk that presides over the place is left headless, and many of the banners and relics in the basilica are seared by the terrible flame of Cold Sun, left naught but grey ashes. So much memorialising those lost, has now been lost because of the machinations of this terrible inhuman creature. Tabernacle remains, but the servants of the wicked eternal have struck at the heart of its people.

	===In Therunin===		===In Therunin===

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	During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.		During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.
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	Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#~~Grand_Conservatory_of_Music~~\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.		Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory (Ruined)\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.

	As the summit drew to a close, [[egregore\|egregores]] began to warn of whole groups of their people simply... winking out of existence. After the summit it became apparent that these people had been slaughtered by those same blue uniformed soldiers.		As the summit drew to a close, [[egregore\|egregores]] began to warn of whole groups of their people simply... winking out of existence. After the summit it became apparent that these people had been slaughtered by those same blue uniformed soldiers.
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	In war-torn Zenith, the defenders are able to draw on the power of the magical wards placed on the territory by Imperial magicians; nightbound [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] anchors a potent [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] providing invaluable protection to those defending the territory from the destructive heralds. The sentinels and magicians of Zenith are filled with a cold fury. How dare these creatures come here, and threaten them? Do they think they are more terrifying, more monstrous than the Druj? Do they dare to come to Zenith, after all that these people have endured? Their numbers further bolstered by angry ''koboldi'' and heralds of [[Estavus]] from the [[Zenith#Crucible of Fate\|Crucible of Fate]], the attackers are driven into the depths of the enchanted marshes, and the forests of [[Urizen#Lustri\|Lustri]]. They do not return.		In war-torn Zenith, the defenders are able to draw on the power of the magical wards placed on the territory by Imperial magicians; nightbound [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] anchors a potent [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] providing invaluable protection to those defending the territory from the destructive heralds. The sentinels and magicians of Zenith are filled with a cold fury. How dare these creatures come here, and threaten them? Do they think they are more terrifying, more monstrous than the Druj? Do they dare to come to Zenith, after all that these people have endured? Their numbers further bolstered by angry ''koboldi'' and heralds of [[Estavus]] from the [[Zenith#Crucible of Fate\|Crucible of Fate]], the attackers are driven into the depths of the enchanted marshes, and the forests of [[Urizen#Lustri\|Lustri]]. They do not return.

	Not everyone is quite so fortunate; following a probing attack during the Summer Solstice a major force of Cold Sun soldiers attack the [[Redoubt#~~Grand_Conservatory_of_Music~~\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] in Redoubt. The isolated location of the hall sees the musicians and priests there taken by surprise, and while many are able to flee, many more are badly injured or killed. When [[sentinel\|sentinels]] from the [[Redoubt#The_Court_of_the_White_Fountain\|Court of the White Fountain]] arrive, the beautiful structure is already in flames and the Urizen soldiers have a fierce battle on their hands. Without the intervention of Navarr thorns and Dawnish knights dedicated to fighting Cold Sun, there might have been significant loss of life.		Not everyone is quite so fortunate; following a probing attack during the Summer Solstice a major force of Cold Sun soldiers attack the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory (Ruined)\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] in Redoubt. The isolated location of the hall sees the musicians and priests there taken by surprise, and while many are able to flee, many more are badly injured or killed. When [[sentinel\|sentinels]] from the [[Redoubt#The_Court_of_the_White_Fountain\|Court of the White Fountain]] arrive, the beautiful structure is already in flames and the Urizen soldiers have a fierce battle on their hands. Without the intervention of Navarr thorns and Dawnish knights dedicated to fighting Cold Sun, there might have been significant loss of life.

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	No Imperial armies have suffered casualties, and their ability to resupply has not been impeded.		No Imperial armies have suffered casualties, and their ability to resupply has not been impeded.

	The [[Redoubt#~~Grand_Conservatory_of_Music~~\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] in Redoubt has been destroyed, as has [[Hahnmark#Freya's Garden\|Freya's Garden]] in Hahnmark and the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_of_Lost_Chapters\|Unbound Hall of Steel Chapters]] in Reikos.		The [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory (Ruined)\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] in Redoubt has been destroyed, as has [[Hahnmark#Freya's Garden\|Freya's Garden]] in Hahnmark and the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_of_Lost_Chapters\|Unbound Hall of Steel Chapters]] in Reikos.

	The trods of Therunin have been damaged by Cold Sun; they are still functional but are likely to slowly deteriorate over time if not repaired. Unfortunately, as Therunin is a territory with a vallorn, it will be necessary to repair them by performing the ritual at a regio in a region with the vallorn quality.		The trods of Therunin have been damaged by Cold Sun; they are still functional but are likely to slowly deteriorate over time if not repaired. Unfortunately, as Therunin is a territory with a vallorn, it will be necessary to repair them by performing the ritual at a regio in a region with the vallorn quality.

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2024-03-04T21:34:18Z

Ascension

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	Or more factually, they set about trying to ''destroy'' the Empire.		Or more factually, they set about trying to ''destroy'' the Empire.
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cold Sun.jpg\|caption=Very little is known about Cold Sun, save that it seeks to purify all of creation by removing that which is irrational - starting with every single human and orc.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cold Sun Art.jpg\|caption=Very little is known about Cold Sun, save that it seeks to purify all of creation by removing that which is irrational - starting with every single human and orc.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>

	==Purity==		==Purity==
	As the Autumn Equinox approaches, the civil service scramble to collate the information from across the Empire. According to eyewitnesses, scouts, and limited divination, there are now major Cold Sun forces all across the Empire. Four are in the north-west; in [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]]; in [[Hahnmark#Valasmark\|Valasmark]] in [[Hahnmark]]; in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]] in [[Hercynia]]; and in [[Miaren#Oakways\|Oakways]] in [[Miaren]]. Two are in [[Varushka]]; in [[Volodmartz#Livardz\|Livardz]] in [[Volodmartz]], and in [[Karov#Duzekani\|Duzekani]] in [[Karov]]. One is slowly spreading across [[Segura#Burnish\|Burnish]] in [[Segura]], and a final force has coalesced in [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] in [[Bastion]] itself.		As the Autumn Equinox approaches, the civil service scramble to collate the information from across the Empire. According to eyewitnesses, scouts, and limited divination, there are now major Cold Sun forces all across the Empire. Four are in the north-west; in [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] in [[Kallavesa]]; in [[Hahnmark#Valasmark\|Valasmark]] in [[Hahnmark]]; in [[Hercynia#Northpines\|Northpines]] in [[Hercynia]]; and in [[Miaren#Oakways\|Oakways]] in [[Miaren]]. Two are in [[Varushka]]; in [[Volodmartz#Livardz\|Livardz]] in [[Volodmartz]], and in [[Karov#Duzekani\|Duzekani]] in [[Karov]]. One is slowly spreading across [[Segura#Burnish\|Burnish]] in [[Segura]], and a final force has coalesced in [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] in [[Bastion]] itself.

Hailmur at 09:28, 5 September 2023

2023-09-05T09:28:15Z

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	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h65MJIdVveQ}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h65MJIdVveQ}}

	==Overture==		==Overture==
	During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.		During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.
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	Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_of_Music\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.		Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_of_Music\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.

Hailmur: /* The Welcome */

2023-09-01T22:00:58Z

The Welcome

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	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''The ''Keeper of the Dour Fens'' is responsible for stopping the heralds'''		* '''The ''Keeper of the Dour Fens'' is responsible for stopping the heralds'''
	In the west of the Empire, in [[Bregasland]], there are reports from [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Beat_the_Bounds\|the beaters]] in the territory that a force of Cold Sun heralds have emerged from a faltering Day regio and are making their way to the "''Still Rock''"; a potent regio that is unaligned to any other Day eternal in [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Gravenmarch]] and that is connected to the [[Keeper_of_the_Dour_Fens#Beneath_Graven_Rock\|working beneath Graven Rock]]. If the heralds are not stopped then they will claim the ''Still Rock'' and be able to make use of it in the coming season. If Conclave imposes enmity on Cold Sun, that would normally make it impossible for the eternal to send their heralds into the Empire. But it is well known that cultists inside the Empire can make use of regios to enable an eternal under enmity to send aid - it is a common strategy employed by the followers of [[Agramant]], an eternal who has laboured under enmity for years.		In the west of the Empire, in [[Bregasland]], there are reports from [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Beat_the_Bounds\|the beaters]] in the territory that a force of Cold Sun heralds have emerged from a faltering Day regio and are making their way to the "''Still Rock''"; a potent regio that is unaligned to any other Day eternal in [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Gravenmarch]] and that is connected to the [[Keeper_of_the_Dour_Fens#Beneath_Graven_Rock\|working beneath Graven Rock]]. If the heralds are not stopped then they will claim the ''Still Rock'' and be able to make use of it in the coming season. If Conclave imposes enmity on Cold Sun, that would normally make it impossible for the eternal to send their heralds into the Empire. But it is well known that cultists or heralds already inside the Empire can make use of regios to enable an eternal under enmity to send aid - it is a common strategy employed by the followers of [[Agramant]], an eternal who has laboured under enmity for years.

	Thus it is clearly possible for Cold Sun's forces already in the Empire to use such day regio to bring in reinforcements - if the Empire leave them in control of the regio for a season, the implication is that they will use it to bring another [[To_the_last_syllable#Purity\|army]] of heralds into the territory over the following season, regardless of any Conclave declarations.		Thus it is clearly possible for Cold Sun's forces already in the Empire to use such day regio to bring in reinforcements - if the Empire leave them in control of the regio for a season, the implication is that they will use it to bring another [[To_the_last_syllable#Purity\|army]] of heralds into the territory over the following season, regardless of any Conclave declarations.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h65MJIdVveQ}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h65MJIdVveQ}}

	==Overture==		==Overture==
	During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.		During the Summer Solstice, Imperial heroes defeated several attacks by an – at the time - [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|unknown force]] of soldiers. They attacked in [[Kallavesa]], in [[Astolat]], and in [[Miaren]], targeting the [[Ruin#What_follows_in_shadow_.28Conjunction.29\|Raven Seers of Ishal]], the [[Ruin#Old_friends_and_new_threats_.28Conjunction.29\|Prime Harp]], and the [[Ruin#Neither_beginning_nor_end_.28Conjunction.29\|Pool of Silver Clouds]]. These attackers, their origin and motivations [[Ruin#A_Violent_Mystery\|initially elusive]], eventually proved to be servants of an [[eternal]] of the Day Realm referred to as ''[[Cold Sun]]''.
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	Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_of_Music\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.		Even as the Archmage of Day and magicians of the Conclave met with representatives of this new eternal in [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]], news began to spread of further attacks across the Empire. These assaults targeted locations as diverse as the [[Tassato#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in [[Tassato]], the [[Jade_Custodian#The_Wellspring_of_Jade\|Wellspring of Jade]] in [[Sarvos]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#The_Wells_of_Janon\|Wells of Janon]] in [[Skarsind#Gulhule\|Gulhule]], the farmlands of the [[Reikos_Spoils_of_War#Grey_Watch_Grasses\|Grey Watch Grasses ]] in [[Reikos]], [[Hahnmark#Gulnar.E2.80.99s_Deeps\|Gulnar's Deeps]], the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_of_Music\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] and the [[Penumbral_Watcher#Tower_of_Light_and_Shadow\|Tower of Light and Shadow]] in [[Redoubt]], the [[Patron_of_the_Pavilion#Pavilion_on_Looking_Glass_Lake\|Pavilion on Looking Glass Lake]] in [[Holberg]]... the list seemed never ending. The attackers were ultimately unsuccessful, but many people died in their assaults. In each case the victorious survivors spoke of preternatural blue-clad soldiers, implacably seeking to murder everyone they encountered and destroy these Imperial landmarks.