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Twiggy at 02:31, 22 January 2026

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	==Campaigning Ventures==		==Campaigning Ventures==
	Campaigning ventures are quite rare. They always represent disciplined support for military goals and strategies. By far the most common form of campaigning is supporting an [[Imperial army]], fighting at the direction of an Imperial [[general]].		Campaigning ventures are quite rare. They always represent disciplined support for military goals and strategies. By far the most common form of campaigning is supporting an [[Army\|Imperial army]], fighting at the direction of an Imperial [[general]].

	There are currently no campaigning ventures available. Examples of past campaigning ventures have included opportunities to support foreign armies, or to become involved in the short-lived Asavean civil war.		There are currently no campaigning ventures available. Examples of past campaigning ventures have included opportunities to support foreign armies, or to become involved in the short-lived Asavean civil war.

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

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

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	===Bounty Hunting===		===Bounty Hunting===
	* '''This venture is available to any Imperial character'''		* '''This venture is available to any Imperial character'''
	This venture may involve tracking down and capturing wanted criminals in return for a reward, but it might also entail supporting magistrates and local law-enforcement efforts within Imperial boundaries such as working with town or city guards to maintain the peace and deter criminality. Whatever else is involved, bounty hunting represents actions that rely on discretion, subtlety, and a certain degree of cunning or stealth. This action has become more prominent in recent years in part due to the influence of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], especially following the creation of [[Inspirational location\|inspirational sites]] dedicated to [[Berechiah]], [[Pruning_shears#Benson's_Orchard\|Major Benson]], and [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]] (and the [[Fade out again\|death blow]] struck to the vyig criminal syndicate which followed).		This venture may involve tracking down and capturing wanted criminals in return for a reward, but it might also entail supporting magistrates and local law-enforcement efforts within Imperial boundaries such as working with town or city guards to maintain the peace and deter criminality. Whatever else is involved, bounty hunting represents actions that rely on discretion, subtlety, and a certain degree of cunning or stealth. This action has become more prominent in recent years in part due to the influence of the [[Synod]], especially following the creation of [[Inspirational location\|inspirational sites]] dedicated to [[Berechiah]], [[Pruning_shears#Benson's_Orchard\|Major Benson]], and [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]] (and the [[Fade out again\|death blow]] struck to the vyig criminal syndicate which followed).

	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit that undertakes this action receives 72 rings, three doses of [[liao]], and four random resources. This represents rewards for captured criminals, goods recovered from outlaws, and gifts from grateful citizens or priests of Vigilance.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit that undertakes this action receives 72 rings, three doses of [[liao]], and four random resources. This represents rewards for captured criminals, goods recovered from outlaws, and gifts from grateful citizens or priests of Vigilance.

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

2026-01-15T16:46:52Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	* '''First introduced in the ''[[Watching_my_mistakes#A_Beacon_in_the_North\|Watching my mistakes]]'' wind of fortune.'''		* '''First introduced in the ''[[Watching_my_mistakes#A_Beacon_in_the_North\|Watching my mistakes]]'' wind of fortune.'''
	* '''Remains available while the Hall of Hunters stands, and creatures of the realms continue to threaten Sermersuaq.'''		* '''Remains available while the Hall of Hunters stands, and creatures of the realms continue to threaten Sermersuaq.'''
	When the Jotun conquered [[Sermersuaq]], the ability of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to [[Alignment#Enmity\|protect the territory]] from the wicked influence of the [[eternal]] [[Agramant]] faltered. The Howler released all manner of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Guardians\|beasts and monsters]] into the wilds of the north-western territory, alongside a few of his twisted heralds. This would be bad enough but to complicate matters when the Jotun were driven out by an alliance between the [[Thule]] and the Empire, the eternal lord ''[[Hayaak]]'' [[A_wandering_fire#Lions_and_Song_.28Battle.29\|unleashed his vengeance]] on the warlocks gathered at [[Sermersuaq#Tanikipari\|Tanikipari]]. After the Thule were dealt with, Hayaak's monsters did not return to the [[Realm#Summer Realm\|Summer realm]]. Instead, they scattered across the land. And like Agramant's twisted offspring, the instruments of Hayaak's bloody vengeance seem only too eager to prey on unwary travellers.		When the Jotun conquered [[Sermersuaq]], the ability of the [[Conclave]] to [[Alignment#Enmity\|protect the territory]] from the wicked influence of the [[eternal]] [[Agramant]] faltered. The Howler released all manner of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Guardians\|beasts and monsters]] into the wilds of the north-western territory, alongside a few of his twisted heralds. This would be bad enough but to complicate matters when the Jotun were driven out by an alliance between the [[Thule]] and the Empire, the eternal lord ''[[Hayaak]]'' [[A_wandering_fire#Lions_and_Song_.28Battle.29\|unleashed his vengeance]] on the warlocks gathered at [[Sermersuaq#Tanikipari\|Tanikipari]]. After the Thule were dealt with, Hayaak's monsters did not return to the [[Realm#Summer Realm\|Summer realm]]. Instead, they scattered across the land. And like Agramant's twisted offspring, the instruments of Hayaak's bloody vengeance seem only too eager to prey on unwary travellers.

	Fortunately such threats are meat and drink to the heroes of Wintermark. The [[Banner-bearer_of_Atkonaroq#Hall_of_the_Hunters\|Hall of the Hunters]] was established to serve as a haven for bands of heroes venturing into Sermersuaq to hunt down the beasts of ''Icesnap'' and the Griffon Prince. Inevitably some [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[glory]] hounds turned up as well - drawn by the promise of desperate battles against terrible monsters - but the general consensus is the more heroes that come to protect Sermersuaq the better.		Fortunately such threats are meat and drink to the heroes of Wintermark. The [[Banner-bearer_of_Atkonaroq#Hall_of_the_Hunters\|Hall of the Hunters]] was established to serve as a haven for bands of heroes venturing into Sermersuaq to hunt down the beasts of ''Icesnap'' and the Griffon Prince. Inevitably some [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[glory]] hounds turned up as well - drawn by the promise of desperate battles against terrible monsters - but the general consensus is the more heroes that come to protect Sermersuaq the better.

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

2026-01-15T15:30:30Z

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

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	* '''Introduced in the ''[[Time_and_time_again#Short_Term_Solutions\|Time and time again]]'' wind of fortune.'''		* '''Introduced in the ''[[Time_and_time_again#Short_Term_Solutions\|Time and time again]]'' wind of fortune.'''
	* '''Remains available while the Senate continues to pay the upkeep cost.'''		* '''Remains available while the Senate continues to pay the upkeep cost.'''
	The [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] territory of [[Kahraman]] has been beset by bandits as long as anyone can remember, and the prosperous [[dhomiro]] and parador masters are always in the market for mercenaries prepared to help defend their interests. Most of the raiders are [[Jotun]] or Lasambrian, emerging down from the western hills to launch lightning-fast attacks against the rich upland mines and the wealthy lowland farms. Things [[Time_and_time_again#Short_Term_Solutions\|came to a head]] in early 385YE, with the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] choosing to pay for guards and mercenaries to protect the people of the Cinnabar Hills from raiders, smugglers, bandits, and accidents.		The [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] territory of [[Kahraman]] has been beset by bandits as long as anyone can remember, and the prosperous [[dhomiro]] and parador masters are always in the market for mercenaries prepared to help defend their interests. Most of the raiders are [[Jotun]] or Lasambrian, emerging down from the western hills to launch lightning-fast attacks against the rich upland mines and the wealthy lowland farms. Things [[Time_and_time_again#Short_Term_Solutions\|came to a head]] in early 385YE, with the [[Senate]] choosing to pay for guards and mercenaries to protect the people of the Cinnabar Hills from raiders, smugglers, bandits, and accidents.

	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.
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	* '''The venture is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''		* '''The venture is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''
	This venture is only available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] characters. The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory.		This venture is only available to [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] characters. The [[Culling_the_threat#The Dreamers of the Dark Forest\|Dreamers of the Dark Forest]] are a sept of [[orc\|orcs]] who live in [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] in [[Ossium]]. Properly armed and armoured, they would fight to drive the remaining [[Druj]] out of the depths of the forest, and with the approval of the [[Senate]], remove the [[Ossium#Under_threat\|under threat]] quality from the territory.

	A standard military unit will receive eight random [[herb\|herbs]] and four random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.-->		A standard military unit will receive eight random [[herb\|herbs]] and four random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|forest resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.-->

Hailmur: /* Guarding Ventures */

2025-09-30T13:38:40Z

Guarding Ventures

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	Previous guarding ventures included an opportunity to [[They_bit_the_cats#Rat_Hunt\|hunt monstrous rats]] in [[Temeschwar]]. The following ventures are available to Imperial military captains at this time.		Previous guarding ventures included an opportunity to [[They_bit_the_cats#Rat_Hunt\|hunt monstrous rats]] in [[Temeschwar]]. The following ventures are available to Imperial military captains at this time.
			<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ForwardFreeCompany.jpg\|align=right\|caption=There is always opportunity in the Empire for mercenaries to make a living doing jobs for wealthy patrons.\|width=400}}</div>
	===Mercenary Work===		===Mercenary Work===
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ForwardFreeCompany.jpg\|align=right\|caption=There is always opportunity in the Empire for mercenaries to make a living doing jobs for wealthy patrons.\|width=400}}</div>
	* '''This venture is always available, and can be undertaken by any Imperial character'''		* '''This venture is always available, and can be undertaken by any Imperial character'''
	A military unit can always find work in the Empire. Common tasks undertaken by those pursuing mercenary work are guarding merchant caravans; escorting pilgrims; protecting settlements threatened by barbarian raiders, unnatural forces, or wild beasts; providing security to a business endeavour; helping patrol the borders or roads; discouraging bandits and brigands from preying on travellers; or doing all sorts of "work for hire".		A military unit can always find work in the Empire. Common tasks undertaken by those pursuing mercenary work are guarding merchant caravans; escorting pilgrims; protecting settlements threatened by barbarian raiders, unnatural forces, or wild beasts; providing security to a business endeavour; helping patrol the borders or roads; discouraging bandits and brigands from preying on travellers; or doing all sorts of "work for hire".

Twiggy at 01:22, 7 August 2025

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	==Scouting Ventures==		==Scouting Ventures==
	Scouting ventures require a degree of subtlety. They often involve stealth, subterfuge, sabotage, espionage, and information gathering. By default any character can support an Imperial [[spy network]], but there are also ventures that require infiltration or seeking out threats within the Empire. They often require the unit to ~~minimize~~ their engagement with enemy forces, sneaking around them until the right moment to make a surgical strike, or avoiding them entirely and getting out of the area with none the wiser.		Scouting ventures require a degree of subtlety. They often involve stealth, subterfuge, sabotage, espionage, and information gathering. By default any character can support an Imperial [[spy network]], but there are also ventures that require infiltration or seeking out threats within the Empire. They often require the unit to minimise their engagement with enemy forces, sneaking around them until the right moment to make a surgical strike, or avoiding them entirely and getting out of the area with none the wiser.
	===Bounty Hunting===		===Bounty Hunting===
	* '''This venture is available to any Imperial character'''		* '''This venture is available to any Imperial character'''

Hailmur: /* Overview */

2025-07-18T23:28:42Z

Overview

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	In addition to the normal actions a [[military unit]] can take, there are also ''ventures''. These are downtime actions that have arisen through player action, often as the result of an [[opportunity]]. They are classified into one of five categories [[#Campaigning\|campaigning]], [[#Guarding\|guarding]], [[#Raiding\|raiding]], [[#Questing\|questing]], or [[#Scouting\|scouting]]. This gives an idea as to the kind of activity the military unit is engaging in, as well as defining which [[ritual]] [[enchantment\|enchantments]] provide bonuses. Each venture also lists the rewards a standard military unit will receive, with an [[Military unit#upgrade\|upgraded]] or enchanted military unit getting proportionately more.		In addition to the normal actions a [[military unit]] can take, there are also ''ventures''. These are downtime actions that have arisen through player action, often as the result of an [[opportunity]]. They are classified into one of five categories [[#Campaigning\|campaigning]], [[#Guarding\|guarding]], [[#Raiding\|raiding]], [[#Questing\|questing]], or [[#Scouting\|scouting]]. This gives an idea as to the kind of activity the military unit is engaging in, as well as defining which [[ritual]] [[enchantment\|enchantments]] provide bonuses. Each venture also lists the rewards a standard military unit will receive, with an [[Military unit#upgrade\|upgraded]] or enchanted military unit getting proportionately more.

	Unlike the default actions, such as [[Military unit#Campaigning\|supporting an Imperial army]], not every venture is available to every character equally - some are much less productive for some nations, or may be available only to characters that meet a specific criteria. Many ventures are also temporary, and only available for a set period of time. Others are permanent - or will last until a certain condition is met. For example ~~[[#Venture in~~ the Sarangrave~~\|venture in the Sarangrave]]~~ remained available as long as the Feverwater Docks were in Imperial hands, and whilst the Sarangrave was hostile territory.		Unlike the default actions, such as [[Military unit#Campaigning\|supporting an Imperial army]], not every venture is available to every character equally - some are much less productive for some nations, or may be available only to characters that meet a specific criteria. Many ventures are also temporary, and only available for a set period of time. Others are permanent - or will last until a certain condition is met. For example '''Explore the Sarangrave''' remained available as long as the Feverwater Docks were in Imperial hands, and whilst the Sarangrave was hostile territory.

	In each case, you're encouraged to make up stories about your downtime actions in keeping with the details here. Profound Decisions won't provide any additional information to someone whose military unit engages in one of these ventures, but there may be updates in the Winds of Fortune depending on the nature of the venture and what is going on in the wider campaign.		In each case, you're encouraged to make up stories about your downtime actions in keeping with the details here. Profound Decisions won't provide any additional information to someone whose military unit engages in one of these ventures, but there may be updates in the Winds of Fortune depending on the nature of the venture and what is going on in the wider campaign.

Twiggy at 21:05, 12 July 2025

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	* '''Introduced in the ''[[Mime_each_lonely_word#Venture\|Mime each lonely word]]'' wind of fortune.'''		* '''Introduced in the ''[[Mime_each_lonely_word#Venture\|Mime each lonely word]]'' wind of fortune.'''
	* '''Remains available until the rising threat of Varushkan horrors subsides; perhaps longer.'''		* '''Remains available until the rising threat of Varushkan horrors subsides; perhaps longer.'''
	The [[Mime_each_lonely_word#The_Naming_of_the_Beasts\|beasts of Varushka stir]], and the [[boyar\|boyars]] are keen to retain [[schlacta]], [[Varushka_military_concerns#Warden_Fellowships\|warden fellowships]], and [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|sell-swords]] to protect their vales. ~~Travelers~~ traversing the dark hills and darker woods know to bring sharp swords, and strong arms to wield them. Of course, where there is need, there is potential for profit. Undertaking this venture likely means facing the [[Varushkan Monster\|Wolves of Varushka]] in battle - ambulatory cadavers, hungry ghouls, insidious [[Varushkan_Monster#Mora\|mora]], unnatural [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|dubik]], vicious [[Varushkan_Monster#Rusalka\|rusalka]], and maybe even a lesser [[plaguewulf]] and its damned entourage. Those who do so can expect to be reasonably well paid by the boyars, merchant-boyars, and wise ones for their services.		The [[Mime_each_lonely_word#The_Naming_of_the_Beasts\|beasts of Varushka stir]], and the [[boyar\|boyars]] are keen to retain [[schlacta]], [[Varushka_military_concerns#Warden_Fellowships\|warden fellowships]], and [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|sell-swords]] to protect their vales. Travellers traversing the dark hills and darker woods know to bring sharp swords, and strong arms to wield them. Of course, where there is need, there is potential for profit. Undertaking this venture likely means facing the [[Varushkan Monster\|Wolves of Varushka]] in battle - ambulatory cadavers, hungry ghouls, insidious [[Varushkan_Monster#Mora\|mora]], unnatural [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|dubik]], vicious [[Varushkan_Monster#Rusalka\|rusalka]], and maybe even a lesser [[plaguewulf]] and its damned entourage. Those who do so can expect to be reasonably well paid by the boyars, merchant-boyars, and wise ones for their services.

	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit that undertakes this venture receives 90 rings, and five random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|measures]] or [[Materials#Metals\|ingots]] from their venture.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit that undertakes this venture receives 90 rings, and five random [[Materials#Natural_Materials\|measures]] or [[Materials#Metals\|ingots]] from their venture.

Hailmur: /* Guarding Ventures */

2025-07-10T13:52:38Z

Guarding Ventures

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	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture receives 108 rings, and four [[Military unit#Random Resources\|random resources]]. This represents a combination of payment received, bonus rewards, or loot taken from defeated raiders or criminals.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture receives 108 rings, and four [[Military unit#Random Resources\|random resources]]. This represents a combination of payment received, bonus rewards, or loot taken from defeated raiders or criminals.
			===Beating the Bounds===
			* '''This venture is only available to Marcher characters with the beater archetype.'''
			* '''Introduced in the ''[[Kith_and_kin#Hard_Work\|Kith and kin]]'' wind of fortune'''
			* '''Remains available as long as the Marches control at least one Bounders Hall.'''
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			A [[beater]] can reliably find payment from the Bounds Halls of the Marches for patrolling the borders and raising the alarm if they spot barbarians encroaching. The Halls help to organise contributions from grateful farmers in the territory, ensuring there are sufficient funds to pay those doing the hard work of defending the borders.

			Military units taking this action contribute to the defence of the territory against any attack from an invading force.

			'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture receives 100 rings. This represents payment from grateful Marcher landowners in the Mourn and Mitwold

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	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.
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	===Protect the Vales of Varushka===		===Protect the Vales of Varushka===
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Tooled Up Boyar.jpg\|align=right\|caption=The Wolves of Varushka have grown bold, and the defenders of that wild nation must do likewise.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Tooled Up Boyar.jpg\|align=right\|caption=The Wolves of Varushka have grown bold, and the defenders of that wild nation must do likewise.\|width=400}}</div>

Hailmur: /* Kahraman Caravan Guards */

2025-06-19T23:23:52Z

Kahraman Caravan Guards

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	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture receives 108 rings, and four [[Military unit#Random Resources\|random resources]]. This represents a combination of payment received, bonus rewards, or loot taken from defeated raiders or criminals.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture receives 108 rings, and four [[Military unit#Random Resources\|random resources]]. This represents a combination of payment received, bonus rewards, or loot taken from defeated raiders or criminals.

	===Kahraman Caravan Guards===		<!--===Kahraman Caravan Guards===
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Time and time again.jpg\|align=right\|caption=The Freeborn in Kahraman face the threat of a Jotun invasion, and the depredations of bandits and raiders.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Time and time again.jpg\|align=right\|caption=The Freeborn in Kahraman face the threat of a Jotun invasion, and the depredations of bandits and raiders.\|width=400}}</div>
	* '''This venture is only available to [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[The League\|League]] characters.'''		* '''This venture is only available to [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[The League\|League]] characters.'''
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	'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.		'''Rewards:''' A standard military unit undertaking this venture earns 90 rings and five random [[Materials#Metals\|metal]] ingots.
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	===Protect the Vales of Varushka===		===Protect the Vales of Varushka===