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Hailmur: /* Walls of Starless Night */

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Walls of Starless Night

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	As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.		As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.
	<div style="width: 350px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 350px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: ~~Purple~~;">'''~~<span style="color:#ffffff">~~Appraise Thule Wards~~</span>~~'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: #C994FF;">'''Appraise Thule Wards'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>

Hailmur: /* Walls of Starless Night */

2026-06-02T13:51:54Z

Walls of Starless Night

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	As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.		As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.
	<div style="width: 350px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 350px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: ~~Orange~~;">'''Appraise Thule Wards'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: Purple;">'''<span style="color:#ffffff">Appraise Thule Wards</span>'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>

Twiggy: /* Walls of Starless Night */

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Walls of Starless Night

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	<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' As with any appraisal, presents opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries to when fighting the exsurgent vallorn. </td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' As with any appraisal, presents opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries when fighting the exsurgent vallorn. </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>
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Hailmur: /* Walls of Starless Night */

2026-06-01T23:00:56Z

Walls of Starless Night

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	* '''In return, the Dragon requires a ritual text of ''Dreadful Ending'' from the Conclave'''		* '''In return, the Dragon requires a ritual text of ''Dreadful Ending'' from the Conclave'''
	As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.		As discussed [[Invited_with_asperity#Fraynir_and_the_Black_Waste\|last season]], the Thule have a vested interest in discussion of the [[vallorn]]. They cooperated with the Empire in finding a solution to the problem of the Doom of Terunael, offering their understanding of the vallorn of [[Otkodov#Sküld\|Stathas]] in Sküld, which surrounds the city of Emrys. Their motives are not altruistic; they desire access to the largely untouched ruins of Emrys, and an end to the [[Wither the Seed\|punishing Winter curse]] that, along with the cold climate, keeps "their" vallorn quiescent.
	<div style="float:right~~; width: 400px~~; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 350px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: Orange;">'''Appraise Thule Wards'''</tr>
	<tr><td style="background-color: ~~LightYellow~~;">'''Appraise Thule Wards'''~~</td>~~</tr>		<tr><td>'''Motion Type:''' [[Appraisal]] </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''~~Commission~~ Type:''' [[Appraisal]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Necessary Details:''' The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Effect:''' As with any appraisal, presents opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries to when fighting the exsurgent vallorn. </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>
	~~<tr><td>'''Effect:'''~~
	* As with any appraisal, presents opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries to when fighting the exsurgent vallorn.
	* The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal
	~~</td></tr>~~
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	''Fraynir, the One-Who-Waits'' has instructed the ambassador to offer a ritual to the Empire they say will help contain the threat. In return they asked for a copy of [[Dreadful Ending]], a ritual that destroys [[Druj_miasma#Miasma_Pillars\|Druj miasma pillars]]. Unbeknownst to the Dragon, the Empire already has a ritual that sounds very similar to ''Walls of Starless Night'' - [[Wardens of the Black Waste]]. As such, Ambassador Kindra has suggested that an exchange would be more compelling if it ''also'' included details of the wards Fraynir is establishing around the vallorn of the north.		''Fraynir, the One-Who-Waits'' has instructed the ambassador to offer a ritual to the Empire they say will help contain the threat. In return they asked for a copy of [[Dreadful Ending]], a ritual that destroys [[Druj_miasma#Miasma_Pillars\|Druj miasma pillars]]. Unbeknownst to the Dragon, the Empire already has a ritual that sounds very similar to ''Walls of Starless Night'' - [[Wardens of the Black Waste]]. As such, Ambassador Kindra has suggested that an exchange would be more compelling if it ''also'' included details of the wards Fraynir is establishing around the vallorn of the north.
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	Provided the Conclave is in agreement, of course.		Provided the Conclave is in agreement, of course.

	==Mushrooms and Malachite==		==Mushrooms and Malachite==
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Thespaceinvader: /* Grim Faces */

2026-05-31T19:44:43Z

Grim Faces

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	[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Tathenon the Gyre]] is pleased by the number of Imperial captains who supported the ''Earthquake Drummers'' army in the attack against the Mallum. It is beneficial to both nations that the Thule and the Empire fight side-by-side against their mutual enemy. It is unfortunate, says Runa diplomatically, that despite the Thule committing three armies to the liberation of Sermersuaq, the Empire was unable to spare any of their own for an attack against the Druj. Yet the Dragons are far-sighted, and consider that Imperial efforts in the south - for all that it is far away - have still contributed to their victory albeit in a limited fashion. ''Hinodir of the Bright Orb'' has noted that if the captains likely involved in spying on the Forest had simply supported the Thule armies they would be even closer to their goal of ending Druj domination of the territory (the civil service believe the expert [[divination\|diviner]] was able to identify that there was scouting taking place, but are confident she will not know how many people were involved, despite the dragon's claim).		[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Tathenon the Gyre]] is pleased by the number of Imperial captains who supported the ''Earthquake Drummers'' army in the attack against the Mallum. It is beneficial to both nations that the Thule and the Empire fight side-by-side against their mutual enemy. It is unfortunate, says Runa diplomatically, that despite the Thule committing three armies to the liberation of Sermersuaq, the Empire was unable to spare any of their own for an attack against the Druj. Yet the Dragons are far-sighted, and consider that Imperial efforts in the south - for all that it is far away - have still contributed to their victory albeit in a limited fashion. ''Hinodir of the Bright Orb'' has noted that if the captains likely involved in spying on the Forest had simply supported the Thule armies they would be even closer to their goal of ending Druj domination of the territory (the civil service believe the expert [[divination\|diviner]] was able to identify that there was scouting taking place, but are confident she will not know how many people were involved, despite the dragon's claim).

	Exact details of the campaign are not forthcoming beyond the fact that the Thule have been "victorious." Tathenon the Gyre continues to extend the hand of cooperation however. Military captains can join the Earthquake Drummers in their continued conquest of the Forest of Ulnak; the details of this [[opportunity]] are the same as presented in last ~~events~~ '''[[Invited_with_asperity#Hinodir,_Tathenon,_and_the_Eastern_Woods\|Invited with asperity]]''' wind of fortune.		Exact details of the campaign are not forthcoming beyond the fact that the Thule have been "victorious." Tathenon the Gyre continues to extend the hand of cooperation however. Military captains can join the Earthquake Drummers in their continued conquest of the Forest of Ulnak; the details of this [[opportunity]] are the same as presented in last event's '''[[Invited_with_asperity#Hinodir,_Tathenon,_and_the_Eastern_Woods\|Invited with asperity]]''' wind of fortune.

	Likewise, Tathenon remains open to Imperial armies joining the assault. All they require is that the [[general]] acknowledges that they are following the strategy of Tathenon the Gyre. A general who does so will support the Thule conquest of the territory, contributing their efforts to that of the orc armies. They will still be free to issue orders as to the conduct and [[army orders\|tactics]] their army will employ. The only thing that will be determined by Otkodov is the order in which the regions of Ulnak are assailed.		Likewise, Tathenon remains open to Imperial armies joining the assault. All they require is that the [[general]] acknowledges that they are following the strategy of Tathenon the Gyre. A general who does so will support the Thule conquest of the territory, contributing their efforts to that of the orc armies. They will still be free to issue orders as to the conduct and [[army orders\|tactics]] their army will employ. The only thing that will be determined by Otkodov is the order in which the regions of Ulnak are assailed.

Hailmur: /* Overview */

2026-05-31T17:03:07Z

Overview

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	For now, though, that peace endures. [[Dawn]] and [[Navarr]] send great shipments of food north to help feed the people of Otkodov and support their armies. It is illegal to preach the Way of Virtue in Otkodov to their citizens. For their part the Thule agree to share the [[white granite]] of the [[Night Quarry]]; pay for the food delivered to them; and ensure Imperial access to the		For now, though, that peace endures. [[Dawn]] and [[Navarr]] send great shipments of food north to help feed the people of Otkodov and support their armies. It is illegal to preach the Way of Virtue in Otkodov to their citizens. For their part the Thule agree to share the [[white granite]] of the [[Night Quarry]]; pay for the food delivered to them; and ensure Imperial access to the
	[[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] (while sending their own warlocks to study at the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]]). And, of course, to maintain their current policies for the reasonable treatment of Imperial citizens choosing to remain and live in ceded lands~~. All that remains is for the pageantry and theatre of a formal signing~~.		[[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] (while sending their own warlocks to study at the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]]). And, of course, to maintain their current policies for the reasonable treatment of Imperial citizens choosing to remain and live in ceded lands.

	The official ambassador to the Empire from Otkodov used to be ''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''. Unfortunately, it appears that the former ambassador passed away on their journey south to [[Anvil]] shortly before the Winter Solstice, and a new ambassador has taken their place.		The official ambassador to the Empire from Otkodov used to be ''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided''. Unfortunately, it appears that the former ambassador passed away on their journey south to [[Anvil]] shortly before the Winter Solstice, and a new ambassador has taken their place.

Twiggy at 16:01, 31 May 2026

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	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Until the end of the Summer Solstice 388YE</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:'''		<tr><td>'''Effect:'''
	* As with any appraisal, ~~prsents~~ opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries to when fighting the exsurgent vallorn.		* As with any appraisal, presents opportunities related to the Thule use of permanent Winter wards to provide sanctuaries to when fighting the exsurgent vallorn.
	* The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal		* The Senate will need to specify which prognosticator will undertake the appraisal as normal
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	* '''Hinodr of the Bright Orb advises Imperial magicians to stop meddling with the constellations		* '''Hinodr of the Bright Orb advises Imperial magicians to stop meddling with the constellations
	* '''Runa passes on words of caution involving investigation of trolls		* '''Runa passes on words of caution involving investigation of trolls
	Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and ~~Skuld~~, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.		Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and Sküld, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.

	Following on from the recent matter of the ''Falconer'', however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.		Following on from the recent matter of the ''Falconer'', however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.
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	==Stolen Faces==		==Stolen Faces==
	* '''A large number of Varushkan captains worked with the Thule Claws of the Dragon to root out the face-peeler horrors in Karsk and Ossium'''		* '''A large number of Varushkan captains worked with the Thule Claws of the Dragon to root out the face-peeler horrors in Karsk and Ossium'''
	The ''Claws of the Dragon'' are a cabal of Thule warlocks ~~taked~~ with rooting out threats to Otkodov arising from supernatural sources. Last season they were tasked by ''[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Caridis the Binder of Runes and Oaths]]'' to work with '''Sławomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' and [[Invited_with_asperity#Caridis,_Sławomir,_and_the_Face-peelers\|root out the face-peelers]] of Ossium and Karsk. The joint project involved scouring the wild places and isolated vales of eastern Varushka, including delving into those regions ceded to the Thule. The ultimate intent was to locate and destroy the ''trudniki'' - anthropophagic [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] that combine stolen faces with malignant glamour to infiltrate and deceive in pursuit of their cannibalistic drives.		The ''Claws of the Dragon'' are a cabal of Thule warlocks tasked with rooting out threats to Otkodov arising from supernatural sources. Last season they were tasked by ''[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Caridis the Binder of Runes and Oaths]]'' to work with '''Sławomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' and [[Invited_with_asperity#Caridis,_Sławomir,_and_the_Face-peelers\|root out the face-peelers]] of Ossium and Karsk. The joint project involved scouring the wild places and isolated vales of eastern Varushka, including delving into those regions ceded to the Thule. The ultimate intent was to locate and destroy the ''trudniki'' - anthropophagic [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] that combine stolen faces with malignant glamour to infiltrate and deceive in pursuit of their cannibalistic drives.

	The quest to deal with the cannibals has caused some disruption in the two territories especially for those of the [[draughir]] [[lineage]] due to some unfortunate similarities between the most common trudnik disguise and the appearance of those who bear the touch of [[Winter magic]]. Thankfully, this disruption has now subsided, and it seems that the cooperative effort has been successful.		The quest to deal with the cannibals has caused some disruption in the two territories especially for those of the [[draughir]] [[lineage]] due to some unfortunate similarities between the most common trudnik disguise and the appearance of those who bear the touch of [[Winter magic]]. Thankfully, this disruption has now subsided, and it seems that the cooperative effort has been successful.

GuiltyConscience: /* Bright Orbs in the Heavens */

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Bright Orbs in the Heavens

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	Following on from the recent matter of the ''Falconer'', however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.		Following on from the recent matter of the ''Falconer'', however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.

	On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what ~~amount~~ to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.		On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what amounts to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>

GuiltyConscience: /* Bright Orbs in the Heavens */

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	Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and Skuld, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.		Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and Skuld, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.

	Following on from the recent matter of the "Falconer", however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.		Following on from the recent matter of the ''Falconer'', however, this is cause for some concern. The Dragons do not allow Thule warlocks to "meddle" with the constellations; astronomancy is practiced of course but it is a magical tradition that is carefully monitored to prevent exactly this kind of chaos. Only the Dragons truly understand the constellations, say the Thule. Other magicians tamper with them at their peril. Runa passes along a word of advice from Hinodir herself; ancient wisdom teaches that drawing too close a connection between the constellations and any Empire is a surefire way to bring about that Empire's end. You can learn more about the situation besetting the Empire in the '''{{TBC}}''' wind of fortune.

	On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what amount to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.		On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what amount to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.

GuiltyConscience: /* Bright Orbs in the Heavens */

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Bright Orbs in the Heavens

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	* '''The Thule are very concerned about the chaos spreading in the Empire		* '''The Thule are very concerned about the chaos spreading in the Empire
	* '''Hinodr of the Bright Orb advises Imperial magicians to stop meddling with the constellations		* '''Hinodr of the Bright Orb advises Imperial magicians to stop meddling with the constellations
	* '''Runa passes on words of ~~cautious~~ involving investigation of trolls		* '''Runa passes on words of caution involving investigation of trolls
	Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and Skuld, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.		Last season the Empire experienced chaotic magic of its own as the Imperial regio "broke" and related supernatural events spread not only through Imperial territories but into neighbouring lands. The warlocks of Otkodov were mystified to find powerful magical shrouds blanketing Verthandi, Urdr, and Skuld, but Hinodir of the Bright Orb with her keen eye has identified that this is the result of some kind of ongoing wide-scale disorder related to the stars rather than cover for some Imperial attack.

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	On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what amount to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.		On a thematically similar note, Runa Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided mentions that Imperial scholars should also be very careful in their dealings with trolls. Specifically, he mentions that it is vitally important that the Empire not underestimate just how destructive the constructed soldiers of the trolls can be. Even a single troll is capable of building a literal army of these things given enough time, and they are disproportionately terrible on the battlefield due to the difficulty of actually harming what amount to a cohort of walking stone walls armed with razor-sharp axes that do not feel pain or experience doubt. Exactly how Runa is aware that the Empire is having ''any'' dealings with trolls is not clear, but the civil service note that this is a ''very'' specific piece of advice from the new ambassador.
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>

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	* '''The Thule claim victory in their initial assault on the Forest of Ulnak		* '''The Thule claim victory in their initial assault on the Forest of Ulnak

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	[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Tathenon the Gyre]] is pleased by the number of Imperial captains who supported the ''Earthquake Drummers'' army in the attack against the Mallum. It is beneficial to both nations that the Thule and the Empire fight side-by-side against their mutual enemy. It is unfortunate, says Runa diplomatically, that despite the Thule committing three armies to the liberation of Sermersuaq, the Empire was unable to spare any of their own for an attack against the Druj. Yet the Dragons are far-sighted, and consider that Imperial efforts in the south - for all that it is far away - have still contributed to their victory albeit in a limited fashion. ''Hinodir of the Bright Orb'' has noted that if the captains likely involved in spying on the Forest had simply supported the Thule armies they would be even closer to their goal of ending Druj domination of the territory (the civil service believe the expert [[divination\|diviner]] was able to identify that there was scouting taking place, but are confident she will not know how many people were involved, despite the dragon's claim).		[[Thule_lore#Dragons\|Tathenon the Gyre]] is pleased by the number of Imperial captains who supported the ''Earthquake Drummers'' army in the attack against the Mallum. It is beneficial to both nations that the Thule and the Empire fight side-by-side against their mutual enemy. It is unfortunate, says Runa diplomatically, that despite the Thule committing three armies to the liberation of Sermersuaq, the Empire was unable to spare any of their own for an attack against the Druj. Yet the Dragons are far-sighted, and consider that Imperial efforts in the south - for all that it is far away - have still contributed to their victory albeit in a limited fashion. ''Hinodir of the Bright Orb'' has noted that if the captains likely involved in spying on the Forest had simply supported the Thule armies they would be even closer to their goal of ending Druj domination of the territory (the civil service believe the expert [[divination\|diviner]] was able to identify that there was scouting taking place, but are confident she will not know how many people were involved, despite the dragon's claim).

	Exact details of the campaign are not forthcoming beyond the fact that the Thule have been "victorious." Tathenon the Gyre continues to extend the hand of cooperation however. Military captains can join the Earthquake Drummers in their continued conquest of the Forest of Ulnak; the details of this [[opportunity]] are the same as presented in last ~~events~~ '''[[Invited_with_asperity#Hinodir,_Tathenon,_and_the_Eastern_Woods\|Invited with asperity]]''' wind of fortune.		Exact details of the campaign are not forthcoming beyond the fact that the Thule have been "victorious." Tathenon the Gyre continues to extend the hand of cooperation however. Military captains can join the Earthquake Drummers in their continued conquest of the Forest of Ulnak; the details of this [[opportunity]] are the same as presented in last event's '''[[Invited_with_asperity#Hinodir,_Tathenon,_and_the_Eastern_Woods\|Invited with asperity]]''' wind of fortune.

	Likewise, Tathenon remains open to Imperial armies joining the assault. All they require is that the [[general]] acknowledges that they are following the strategy of Tathenon the Gyre. A general who does so will support the Thule conquest of the territory, contributing their efforts to that of the orc armies. They will still be free to issue orders as to the conduct and [[army orders\|tactics]] their army will employ. The only thing that will be determined by Otkodov is the order in which the regions of Ulnak are assailed.		Likewise, Tathenon remains open to Imperial armies joining the assault. All they require is that the [[general]] acknowledges that they are following the strategy of Tathenon the Gyre. A general who does so will support the Thule conquest of the territory, contributing their efforts to that of the orc armies. They will still be free to issue orders as to the conduct and [[army orders\|tactics]] their army will employ. The only thing that will be determined by Otkodov is the order in which the regions of Ulnak are assailed.