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Twiggy at 23:43, 18 March 2026

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	==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==		==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==
	Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liath's r there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun ghodi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.		Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liath's Ring there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun ghodi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.

	Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liath's Ring. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.		Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liath's Ring. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.

Twiggy at 16:45, 16 March 2026

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	===Objective: Claim the Banner of the Bear Who Swims===		===Objective: Claim the Banner of the Bear Who Swims===
	* '''Idunn Ironjaw, champion of Yanya ~~Uranduin~~, carries the standard of the Bear Who Swims'''		* '''Idunn Ironjaw, champion of Yanya Uranduln, carries the standard of the Bear Who Swims'''
	* '''If the Jotun return from their raid with the banner then their army's current quality will be improved'''		* '''If the Jotun return from their raid with the banner then their army's current quality will be improved'''
	* '''If the Empire take the banner from the battlefield, the Bear Who Swims will gain no benefits when claiming a beachhead for a year'''		* '''If the Empire take the banner from the battlefield, the Bear Who Swims will gain no benefits when claiming a beachhead for a year'''
	Yanya ~~Uranduin~~, champion of half a dozen victories against the Empire and child of Veerkarsa, has been given command of the Jotun army, the Bear Who Swims. In doing so she has passed on leadership of her former warband, the Howling Bears. The army is famed for its ability to attack deep into enemy territory, the warriors [[army qualities\|abilities]] allow them to attack regions that are not adjacent to land controlled by the Jotun without penalty. While useful, it is dangerous for any army to attempt such an invasion alone.		Yanya Uranduln, champion of half a dozen victories against the Empire and child of Veerkarsa, has been given command of the Jotun army, the Bear Who Swims. In doing so she has passed on leadership of her former warband, the Howling Bears. The army is famed for its ability to attack deep into enemy territory, the warriors [[army qualities\|abilities]] allow them to attack regions that are not adjacent to land controlled by the Jotun without penalty. While useful, it is dangerous for any army to attempt such an invasion alone.

	Yanya intends to put that right. To demonstrate her army's strength, she has sent the war standard ahead with the scouts, to show other Jotun the strength, cunning and determination if the Bears. If the raiders return still carrying the banner, it will bolster the courage of the army and all who fight with them. This will improve the [[army qualities\|quality]] of Yanya's army. If that happens, the Bear Who Swims, and any army that fights alongside them will be able to attack regions that are not adjacent to land the Jotun control without [[beachhead\|penalty]].		Yanya intends to put that right. To demonstrate her army's strength, she has sent the war standard ahead with the scouts, to show other Jotun the strength, cunning and determination if the Bears. If the raiders return still carrying the banner, it will bolster the courage of the army and all who fight with them. This will improve the [[army qualities\|quality]] of Yanya's army. If that happens, the Bear Who Swims, and any army that fights alongside them will be able to attack regions that are not adjacent to land the Jotun control without [[beachhead\|penalty]].
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	The garrison of [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottirshal\|Olgafsdottirshal]] are rarely tested; the Jotun have been focused to the south for the last year except where they have had to respond to the cunning strikes of the Empire into the territories of Kalsea. With no hint of the Jotun invading the home of the [[Suaq]] this season it was a chance for the garrison to pile on the furs and prioritise training during the harsh winter. It was during one of these training sessions that a large raven alighted on one of the archery targets, and surprised everyone present by speaking in a gravelly voice to introduce itself as a messenger on behalf of Feather'd Rain. The raven explained that the herald of ''[[Wise Rangara\|the Ancient One]]'' dispatched them so as to hold to the [[A_tale_told#Objective:_Defeat_Feather'd_Rain\|terms of its agreement]] with the Empire after it was bested during the Autumn Equinox. The messenger wants the garrison to pass on a warning about ''Freydis'', a [[Elite_Jotun_characters#Summerborn_Champions\|summerborn champion]] of the [[Cathan Canae\|Queen of Ice and Darkness]].		The garrison of [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottirshal\|Olgafsdottirshal]] are rarely tested; the Jotun have been focused to the south for the last year except where they have had to respond to the cunning strikes of the Empire into the territories of Kalsea. With no hint of the Jotun invading the home of the [[Suaq]] this season it was a chance for the garrison to pile on the furs and prioritise training during the harsh winter. It was during one of these training sessions that a large raven alighted on one of the archery targets, and surprised everyone present by speaking in a gravelly voice to introduce itself as a messenger on behalf of Feather'd Rain. The raven explained that the herald of ''[[Wise Rangara\|the Ancient One]]'' dispatched them so as to hold to the [[A_tale_told#Objective:_Defeat_Feather'd_Rain\|terms of its agreement]] with the Empire after it was bested during the Autumn Equinox. The messenger wants the garrison to pass on a warning about ''Freydis'', a [[Elite_Jotun_characters#Summerborn_Champions\|summerborn champion]] of the [[Cathan Canae\|Queen of Ice and Darkness]].

	''Freydis'' is leading a Jotun warband accompanied by several heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] and has crossed from Tromsa intent on raiding the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]]. If they are not stopped, they will arrive at the [[mithril]] mine a few days after the Spring Equinox, and then return to Tromsa hailed as heroes. Such a daring raid will see ''Freydis'' exalted, more Jotun will flock to their banner and they will be emboldened to launch further raids which could eventually see them rise to the same ranks as Yanya ~~Uranduin~~ or Eisa Winterborn. Given that the Jotun threaten the Pride of Ikka's Tears it is the responsibility of the incumbent, '''Tuija Dunning''', to defeat ''Freydis'' and the rest of the Jotun.		''Freydis'' is leading a Jotun warband accompanied by several heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] and has crossed from Tromsa intent on raiding the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]]. If they are not stopped, they will arrive at the [[mithril]] mine a few days after the Spring Equinox, and then return to Tromsa hailed as heroes. Such a daring raid will see ''Freydis'' exalted, more Jotun will flock to their banner and they will be emboldened to launch further raids which could eventually see them rise to the same ranks as Yanya Uranduln or Eisa Winterborn. Given that the Jotun threaten the Pride of Ikka's Tears it is the responsibility of the incumbent, '''Tuija Dunning''', to defeat ''Freydis'' and the rest of the Jotun.

Twiggy at 01:52, 9 February 2026

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	* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''		* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''
	* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in Liathaven by 250'''		* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in Liathaven by 250'''
	The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the ghodi have reached out to the Autumn ~~Realm~~ and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.		The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the ghodi have reached out to the Autumn realm and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.

	The eternal has sent a workforce known as the ''Bronze Harvesters of Shikal'' to commence this endeavour at ''Wyndyn Path''. Oily fumes and the clang of hammers effuse the air, subtly transforming the area with magic of crafting. From this locus of industry, metal-clad warriors and guardians of the ''City of Fire and Stone'' have begun patrolling the area, ready to defend the region whilst others set about clearing the forest with the aid of the Jotun.		The eternal has sent a workforce known as the ''Bronze Harvesters of Shikal'' to commence this endeavour at ''Wyndyn Path''. Oily fumes and the clang of hammers effuse the air, subtly transforming the area with magic of crafting. From this locus of industry, metal-clad warriors and guardians of the ''City of Fire and Stone'' have begun patrolling the area, ready to defend the region whilst others set about clearing the forest with the aid of the Jotun.

Twiggy at 02:25, 22 January 2026

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	It seems that these three items of worth may even now reside in ''Hvalgrunn'' - scouts report that the Jotun are carefully searching for them. Their progress is delayed because they are taking great care to try to avoid disturbing the rest of any of the spirits of the dead heroes interred in the marsh, but they seem confident that they will find what they are looking for soon. Yanya plans to present the storied blades as gifts to the generals of the Shield of the Mountain, the Southern Bear and the Howling Night.		It seems that these three items of worth may even now reside in ''Hvalgrunn'' - scouts report that the Jotun are carefully searching for them. Their progress is delayed because they are taking great care to try to avoid disturbing the rest of any of the spirits of the dead heroes interred in the marsh, but they seem confident that they will find what they are looking for soon. Yanya plans to present the storied blades as gifts to the generals of the Shield of the Mountain, the Southern Bear and the Howling Night.

	According to the skops, ''Skofnung'' was wielded by Eino, Taala's first child and was said to be sharp enough to cut through stone. Yanya plans to present the blade to the Shield of the Mountain to inspire them to destroy the Empire's fortifications. ''Angrvurdr'' was borne into battle by Lynea, the Jarl's daughter. It is said that once drawn the blade could not be returned to the scabbard until the bearer had claimed victory or lost their life. Yanya hopes to present the blade to the Southern Bear to make their heroism match that of the Green Shields. ''Hofnd'', the final blade, was carried by Taalason, the Jarl's son. According to the verse, whoever fought with Hofnd would never know fear. If Yanya can deliver the blade to the general of the Howling Night it will inspire enough warriors to join the army to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|enlarge it]].		According to the skops, ''Skofnung'' was wielded by Eino, Taala's first child and was said to be sharp enough to cut through stone. Yanya plans to present the blade to the Shield of the Mountain to inspire them to destroy the Empire's fortifications. ''Angrvurdr'' was borne into battle by Lynea, the Jarl's daughter. It is said that once drawn the blade could not be returned to the scabbard until the bearer had claimed victory or lost their life. Yanya hopes to present the blade to the Southern Bear to make their heroism match that of the Green Shields. ''Hofnd'', the final blade, was carried by Taalason, the Jarl's son. According to the verse, whoever fought with Hofnd would never know fear. If Yanya can deliver the blade to the general of the Howling Night it will inspire enough warriors to join the army to [[Army#Enlargement\|enlarge it]].

	There is no possibility of any kind that these blades still possess any magic, but they are relics of great worth - at least to the Jotun. Each blade that the Empire can claim in battle with the Jotun will prevent Yanya from empowering one of her fellow generals from improving the quality of their army in the coming season.		There is no possibility of any kind that these blades still possess any magic, but they are relics of great worth - at least to the Jotun. Each blade that the Empire can claim in battle with the Jotun will prevent Yanya from empowering one of her fellow generals from improving the quality of their army in the coming season.

Thespaceinvader at 14:49, 4 August 2025

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	==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==		==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==
	Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liath's r there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun ~~godhi~~, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.		Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liath's r there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun ghodi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.

	Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liath's Ring. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.		Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liath's Ring. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.
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	* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''		* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''
	* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in Liathaven by 250'''		* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in Liathaven by 250'''
	The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the ~~godhi~~ have reached out to the Autumn Realm and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.		The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the ghodi have reached out to the Autumn Realm and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.

	The eternal has sent a workforce known as the ''Bronze Harvesters of Shikal'' to commence this endeavour at ''Wyndyn Path''. Oily fumes and the clang of hammers effuse the air, subtly transforming the area with magic of crafting. From this locus of industry, metal-clad warriors and guardians of the ''City of Fire and Stone'' have begun patrolling the area, ready to defend the region whilst others set about clearing the forest with the aid of the Jotun.		The eternal has sent a workforce known as the ''Bronze Harvesters of Shikal'' to commence this endeavour at ''Wyndyn Path''. Oily fumes and the clang of hammers effuse the air, subtly transforming the area with magic of crafting. From this locus of industry, metal-clad warriors and guardians of the ''City of Fire and Stone'' have begun patrolling the area, ready to defend the region whilst others set about clearing the forest with the aid of the Jotun.

Twiggy at 06:26, 14 July 2025

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	==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==		==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==
	Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of ~~Liaven~~'s ~~Glen~~ there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun godhi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.		Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liath's r there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun godhi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.

	Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in ~~Liaven~~'s ~~Glen~~. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.		Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liath's Ring. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.

	===Objective: Thwart Dalton Royse===		===Objective: Thwart Dalton Royse===
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	===Objective: Seek out the Feni===		===Objective: Seek out the Feni===
	* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''		* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''
	* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then ~~Liaven~~'s ~~Glen~~ will be under threat from the Empire'''		* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then Liath's Ring will be under threat from the Empire'''
	Much of the information on what is going on in ~~Liaven~~'s ~~Glen~~ has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the ''Clever Spider'''s mouthpiece, the Feni were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.		Much of the information on what is going on in Liath's Ring has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the ''Clever Spider'''s mouthpiece, the Feni were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.

	Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the Feni, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack ~~Liaven~~'s ~~Glen~~ any time before Winter 387YE, then Feni scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.		Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the Feni, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack Liath's Ring any time before Winter 387YE, then Feni scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.

	The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]], which is currently in place over Liathaven.		The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]], which is currently in place over Liathaven.

Twiggy at 06:18, 14 July 2025

2025-07-14T06:18:47Z

Hailmur: /* Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart' */

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Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart'

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	===Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart'===		===Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart'===
	* '''Speak with the ghost of Mikko 'Stoutheart''''		* '''Speak with the ghost of Mikko 'Stoutheart''''
	* '''Find a way to allow the spirit to pass onto the Labyrinth''		* '''Find a way to allow the spirit to pass onto the Labyrinth'''
	A Kallavesi mystic, Sygbald of Wythe, has spoken with the ghost of a Suaq warrior, called Mikko 'Stoutheart'. This restless spirit is haunting the woods of ''Hvalgrunn'' near where the Jotun are searching for the lost blades. The mystic believes it is their presence, the Jotun raiders, that has triggered the ghost's appearance.		A Kallavesi mystic, Sygbald of Wythe, has spoken with the ghost of a Suaq warrior, called Mikko 'Stoutheart'. This restless spirit is haunting the woods of ''Hvalgrunn'' near where the Jotun are searching for the lost blades. The mystic believes it is their presence, the Jotun raiders, that has triggered the ghost's appearance.

Hailmur: /* Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge */

2024-06-11T00:40:33Z

Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge

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	Any artisan who is in the area will find they can draw on the power of the Autumn realm to recharge a single magical item that they are bonded to that has a per day ability. They may use this ability once during the battle.		Any artisan who is in the area will find they can draw on the power of the Autumn realm to recharge a single magical item that they are bonded to that has a per day ability. They may use this ability once during the battle.

			If used on a [[Thundering Mace]] it will restore the one use of [[Calls#STRIKEDOWN\|STRIKEDOWN]], but if used on an [[Ironbound Axe]] it will restore all spent uses of [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]].

	==Hvalgrunn (Kallavesa)==		==Hvalgrunn (Kallavesa)==

Dre at 12:50, 10 June 2024

2024-06-10T12:50:31Z

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	==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==		==Wyndyn Path (Liathaven)==
	Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of ~~Liath~~'s Glen there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun godhi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.		Spring comes to the woods of Liathaven, yet the magic of the winter realm can be felt everywhere one treads. It has been several years since Wither the Seed was cast in the territory, and now the natural cycle has adjusted to the claws of magic; seeds sprout later, new buds are slower to burst forth, birds lay fewer eggs and newborn deer are seen less often. Instead in the region of Liaven's Glen there is a subtle thrum in the air, connections are made as the war scouts ply their trade, military information is easily gathered, and through the forests ring the clang of industry. The heralds of Estavus are here at the behest of the Jotun godhi, working to clear sections of forest, mark out fields, and erect finely hewn stone foundations. Settlements are being built and farms are being ploughed.

	Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liaven's Glen. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.		Autumn constructs and heralds are not the only new arrivals at ''Wyndyn Path'' in Liaven's Glen. Dalton Royse, a Mourn beater, has fled the militia and magistrates back in Green March. War scouts have spied the criminal in the area, having met up with a bill unit acting under orders of Stephen of Sarcombe. The beater is a wanted criminal back home, but also represents a serious intelligence concern to the war effort in the western Empire. Taking Royse out will better secure the Mourn from Jotun attack, and deny Stephen another informant.
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	To stop Estavus' forces, the Empire will need to defeat one of the eternal's Bronze Titans. The Titan is well protected by the Crucible Guard that accompany it. These heralds have been observed casting mending spells and even collaborating to cast enhanced versions of The Anvil of Estavus upon it. To complicate matters the [[#Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge\|potent Autumn magic]] that blankets the area is empowering the colossal Autumn construct, making it much easier to repair and maintain. To stop the creature, heroes will need to drive off its attendants, then lure it into a warded area - [[There Is No Welcome Here]] or [[Retreat to the White Caves]] - to weaken it before it can be finished off. The alternative would be to damage it enough to force it to begin repairs, allowing time for a coven to perform [[Words of Ending]] at magnitude 40 to destroy it.		To stop Estavus' forces, the Empire will need to defeat one of the eternal's Bronze Titans. The Titan is well protected by the Crucible Guard that accompany it. These heralds have been observed casting mending spells and even collaborating to cast enhanced versions of The Anvil of Estavus upon it. To complicate matters the [[#Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge\|potent Autumn magic]] that blankets the area is empowering the colossal Autumn construct, making it much easier to repair and maintain. To stop the creature, heroes will need to drive off its attendants, then lure it into a warded area - [[There Is No Welcome Here]] or [[Retreat to the White Caves]] - to weaken it before it can be finished off. The alternative would be to damage it enough to force it to begin repairs, allowing time for a coven to perform [[Words of Ending]] at magnitude 40 to destroy it.

	If the Bronze Titan is not stopped, the Forgemistress' Harvesters will clear swathes of woodland. This will mean the region will lose the ''forested'' quality. The Jotun will be able to settle the region, building farms for their thralls and enhancing their control of the area. The timber cut down will go to feed the forges of the Prince of Shikal - in return, her heralds will help to resupply Jotun armies increasing the natural resupply of up to four Jotun armies in ~~Lithaven~~ who are not engaged in battle by 250.		If the Bronze Titan is not stopped, the Forgemistress' Harvesters will clear swathes of woodland. This will mean the region will lose the ''forested'' quality. The Jotun will be able to settle the region, building farms for their thralls and enhancing their control of the area. The timber cut down will go to feed the forges of the Prince of Shikal - in return, her heralds will help to resupply Jotun armies increasing the natural resupply of up to four Jotun armies in Liathaven who are not engaged in battle by 250.

	===Objective: Seek out the Feni===		===Objective: Seek out the Feni===
	* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''		* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''
	* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then ~~Liath~~'s Glen will be under threat from the Empire'''		* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then Liaven's Glen will be under threat from the Empire'''
	Much of the information on what is going on in ~~Liath~~'s Glen has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the ''Clever Spider'''s mouthpiece, the Feni were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.		Much of the information on what is going on in Liaven's Glen has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the ''Clever Spider'''s mouthpiece, the Feni were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.

	Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the Feni, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack ~~Liath~~'s Glen any time before Winter 387YE, then Feni scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.		Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the Feni, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack Liaven's Glen any time before Winter 387YE, then Feni scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.

	The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]], which is currently in place over Liathaven.		The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]], which is currently in place over Liathaven.

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	===Objective: Destroy the Bronze Titan===		===Objective: Destroy the Bronze Titan===
	* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''		* '''If the Bronze Titan is not destroyed, the harvesters will remove the ''Forested'' quality from the region'''
	* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in ~~Liavathan~~ by 250'''		* '''Estavus' heralds will improve natural resupply of up to 4 Jotun armies in Liathaven by 250'''
	The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the godhi have reached out to the Autumn Realm and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.		The endless tracks of woodland that cover Liathaven, aside from the ashen waste of West Ranging, are not seen favourably by the western orcs. The forests, and the vallorn at their heart, are as much a foe to the Jotun as the Empire is. Yet beneath the trees is a prize much coveted by the orcs, the land and soil itself. If enough forest was cleared then the orcs would settle and farm the region, strengthening the Jotun's hold on the territory. To do so, it appears the godhi have reached out to the Autumn Realm and called on ancient bonds with Estavus.

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	* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''		* '''Wise Rangara claims there are five Feni trapped behind the Jotun lines'''
	* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then Liath's Glen will be under threat from the Empire'''		* '''If the Empire help the Feni to escape with their stolen mana crystals then Liath's Glen will be under threat from the Empire'''
	Much of the information on what is going on in Liath's Glen has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the Clever Spider's mouthpiece, the ~~feni~~ were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.		Much of the information on what is going on in Liath's Glen has come from [[Wise Rangara\|Grandmother Winter]]. One of their heralds, a bird-headed creature called Black Feathers is eager for the Empire to try and rescue a small group of Feni who are trapped in the woods behind the Jotun lines. According to the ''Clever Spider'''s mouthpiece, the Feni were looting mana crystals from the rich sites that once supplied the Navarri vates who used to live here, when they were cut off. If they are discovered by the Jotun, they will be killed.

	Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the ~~feni~~, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack Liath's Glen any time before Winter 387YE, then ~~feni~~ scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.		Black Feathers says that if the Empire help to rescue the Feni, and help them to escape with their bounty of mana crystals, then she will arrange for them to return the favour. Should the Empire attack Liath's Glen any time before Winter 387YE, then Feni scouts will assist the invading Imperial forces, helping them outmanoeuvre the Jotun forces. That would make claiming a beachhead here much easier - effectively the region would be under threat for the coming year.

	The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]] which is currently in place over Liathaven.		The herald is notably coy about about the Feni's intentions and has point blank refused to explain why they were taking such risks or what they are planning to use the mana crystals for, but Imperial prognosticators believe it could be to fuel an attempt by the Feni to break the Winter curse, [[Wither the Seed]], which is currently in place over Liathaven.

	===Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge===		===Battlefield Environment: Hammers in the Forge===
	* '''''Wyndyn Path'' is under the effect of a powerful Autumn ~~effect~~'''		* '''''Wyndyn Path'' is under the effect of a powerful Autumn magic aura'''
	* '''All characters experience an urge to settle old scores'''		* '''All characters experience an urge to settle old scores'''
	* '''Any artisan may recharge a single magical item bonded to them once during the battle'''		* '''Any artisan may recharge a single magical item bonded to them once during the battle'''
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	Yanya intends to put that right. To demonstrate her army's strength, she has sent the war standard ahead with the scouts, to show other Jotun the strength, cunning and determination if the Bears. If the raiders return still carrying the banner, it will bolster the courage of the army and all who fight with them. This will improve the [[army qualities\|quality]] of Yanya's army. If that happens, the Bear Who Swims, and any army that fights alongside them will be able to attack regions that are not adjacent to land the Jotun control without [[beachhead\|penalty]].		Yanya intends to put that right. To demonstrate her army's strength, she has sent the war standard ahead with the scouts, to show other Jotun the strength, cunning and determination if the Bears. If the raiders return still carrying the banner, it will bolster the courage of the army and all who fight with them. This will improve the [[army qualities\|quality]] of Yanya's army. If that happens, the Bear Who Swims, and any army that fights alongside them will be able to attack regions that are not adjacent to land the Jotun control without [[beachhead\|penalty]].

	Such a strategy is not without risk however, ~~Yanja~~ can only prove her army's prowess by putting the banner at the front where it will be in danger. If the banner is captured and taken from the battlefield, if ~~Yanja~~'s champions do not return to the Jotun lands with it when this raid is over, then the Bear Who Swims will lose confidence in their new leader. If that happens the army will not be able to benefit from their ability to launch an attack in this way for the next year.		Such a strategy is not without risk however, Yanya can only prove her army's prowess by putting the banner at the front where it will be in danger. If the banner is captured and taken from the battlefield, if Yanya's champions do not return to the Jotun lands with it when this raid is over, then the Bear Who Swims will lose confidence in their new leader. If that happens the army will not be able to benefit from their ability to launch an attack in this way for the next year.

	===Objective: Recover the Sibling Swords===		===Objective: Recover the Sibling Swords===
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	* '''The Jotun will use each of the storied blades as inspirational gifts to improve one of their armies'''		* '''The Jotun will use each of the storied blades as inspirational gifts to improve one of their armies'''
	* '''The war scouts will be able to provide further information on location they can be found'''		* '''The war scouts will be able to provide further information on location they can be found'''
	During a period of relative peace with the Jotun during the second century of the Empire, the Suaq runesmith Appo Mäkitalo crafted three fine swords for Jarl Taala of Kierheim. They were forged following peace negotiations and given as a lavish gift for the orc's children. What became of the ''Thaneswords'' (commonly named Bravo's Blades), is unknown and they were presumed lost with the death of Jarl Taala after the peace broke down.		During a period of relative peace with the Jotun during the second century of the Empire, the Suaq runesmith Appo Mäkitalo crafted three fine swords for Jarl Taala of Kierheim. They were forged following peace negotiations and given as a lavish gift for the orc's children. What became of the ''Thaneswords'' (commonly named [[Bravo's Blade\|Bravo's Blades]]), is unknown and they were presumed lost with the death of Jarl Taala after the peace broke down.

	It seems that these three items of worth may even now reside in ''Hvalgrunn'' - scouts report that the Jotun are carefully searching for them. Their progress is delayed because they are taking great care to try to avoid disturbing the rest of any of the spirits of the dead heroes interred in the marsh, but they seem confident that they will find what they are looking for soon. ~~Yanja~~ plans to present the storied blades as gifts to the generals of the Shield of the Mountain, the Southern Bear and the Howling Night.		It seems that these three items of worth may even now reside in ''Hvalgrunn'' - scouts report that the Jotun are carefully searching for them. Their progress is delayed because they are taking great care to try to avoid disturbing the rest of any of the spirits of the dead heroes interred in the marsh, but they seem confident that they will find what they are looking for soon. Yanya plans to present the storied blades as gifts to the generals of the Shield of the Mountain, the Southern Bear and the Howling Night.

	According to the skops, ''Skofnung'' was wielded by Eino, Taala's first child and was said to be sharp enough to cut through stone. ~~Yanja~~ plans to present the blade to the Shield of the Mountain to inspire them to destroy the Empire's fortifications. ''Angrvurdr'' was borne into battle by Lynea, the Jarl's daughter. It is said that once drawn the blade could not be returned to the scabbard until the bearer had claimed victory or lost their life. ~~Yanja~~ hopes to present the blade to the Southern Bear to make their heroism match that of the Green Shields. ''Hofnd'', the final blade, was carried by Taalason, the Jarl's son. According to the verse, whoever fought with Hofnd would never know fear. If ~~Yanja~~ can deliver the blade to the general of the Howling Night it will inspire enough warriors to join the army to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge it]].		According to the skops, ''Skofnung'' was wielded by Eino, Taala's first child and was said to be sharp enough to cut through stone. Yanya plans to present the blade to the Shield of the Mountain to inspire them to destroy the Empire's fortifications. ''Angrvurdr'' was borne into battle by Lynea, the Jarl's daughter. It is said that once drawn the blade could not be returned to the scabbard until the bearer had claimed victory or lost their life. Yanya hopes to present the blade to the Southern Bear to make their heroism match that of the Green Shields. ''Hofnd'', the final blade, was carried by Taalason, the Jarl's son. According to the verse, whoever fought with Hofnd would never know fear. If Yanya can deliver the blade to the general of the Howling Night it will inspire enough warriors to join the army to [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge it]].

	There is no possibility of any kind that these blades still possess any magic, but they are relics of great worth - at least to the Jotun. Each blade that the Empire can claim in battle with the Jotun will prevent ~~Yanja~~ from empowering one of her fellow generals from improving the quality of their army in the coming season.		There is no possibility of any kind that these blades still possess any magic, but they are relics of great worth - at least to the Jotun. Each blade that the Empire can claim in battle with the Jotun will prevent Yanya from empowering one of her fellow generals from improving the quality of their army in the coming season.

	===Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart'===		===Objective: Speak to Mikko 'Stoutheart'===
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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 ''Custodian of the Pride of Ikka's Tears'' is responsible for defeating Freydis and the rest of the Jotun'''		* '''The ''Custodian of the Pride of Ikka's Tears'' is responsible for defeating Freydis and the rest of the Jotun'''
	The garrison of [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottirshal\|Olgafsdottirshal]] are rarely tested; the Jotun have been focused to the south for the last year except where they have had to respond to the cunning strikes of the Empire into the territories of Kalsea. With no hint of the Jotun invading the home of the [[Suaq]] this season it was a chance for the garrison to pile on the furs and prioritise training during the harsh winter. It was during one of these training sessions that a large raven alighted on one of the archery targets, and surprised everyone present by speaking in a gravelly voice to introduce itself as a messenger on behalf of Feather'd Rain. The raven explained that the herald of [[Wise Rangara\|the Ancient One]] dispatched them so as to hold to the [[A_tale_told#Objective:_Defeat_Feather'd_Rain\|terms of its agreement]] with the Empire after it was bested during the Autumn Equinox. The messenger wants the garrison to pass on a warning about ''Freydis'', a [[Elite_Jotun_characters#Summerborn_Champions\|summerborn champion]] of the [[Cathan Canae\|Queen of Ice and Darkness]].		The garrison of [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottirshal\|Olgafsdottirshal]] are rarely tested; the Jotun have been focused to the south for the last year except where they have had to respond to the cunning strikes of the Empire into the territories of Kalsea. With no hint of the Jotun invading the home of the [[Suaq]] this season it was a chance for the garrison to pile on the furs and prioritise training during the harsh winter. It was during one of these training sessions that a large raven alighted on one of the archery targets, and surprised everyone present by speaking in a gravelly voice to introduce itself as a messenger on behalf of Feather'd Rain. The raven explained that the herald of ''[[Wise Rangara\|the Ancient One]]'' dispatched them so as to hold to the [[A_tale_told#Objective:_Defeat_Feather'd_Rain\|terms of its agreement]] with the Empire after it was bested during the Autumn Equinox. The messenger wants the garrison to pass on a warning about ''Freydis'', a [[Elite_Jotun_characters#Summerborn_Champions\|summerborn champion]] of the [[Cathan Canae\|Queen of Ice and Darkness]].

	''Freydis'' is leading a Jotun warband accompanied by several heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] and has crossed from Tromsa intent on raiding the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]]. If they are not stopped, they will arrive at the [[mithril]] mine a few days after the Spring Equinox, and then return to Tromsa hailed as heroes. Such a daring raid will see ''Freydis'' exalted, more Jotun will flock to their banner and they will be emboldened to launch further raids which could eventually see them rise to the same ranks as Yanya Uranduin or Eisa Winterborn. Given that the Jotun threaten the Pride of Ikka's Tears it is the responsibility of the incumbent, '''Tuija Dunning''', to defeat ''Freydis'' and the rest of the Jotun.		''Freydis'' is leading a Jotun warband accompanied by several heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] and has crossed from Tromsa intent on raiding the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]]. If they are not stopped, they will arrive at the [[mithril]] mine a few days after the Spring Equinox, and then return to Tromsa hailed as heroes. Such a daring raid will see ''Freydis'' exalted, more Jotun will flock to their banner and they will be emboldened to launch further raids which could eventually see them rise to the same ranks as Yanya Uranduin or Eisa Winterborn. Given that the Jotun threaten the Pride of Ikka's Tears it is the responsibility of the incumbent, '''Tuija Dunning''', to defeat ''Freydis'' and the rest of the Jotun.