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Thespaceinvader at 14:48, 4 August 2025

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	"Much further?" she asked the man, as much to take her mind off things as anything else. He'd been rowing through the thick mists for the best part of an hour. They must have crossed out of the Grey Fens by now.		"Much further?" she asked the man, as much to take her mind off things as anything else. He'd been rowing through the thick mists for the best part of an hour. They must have crossed out of the Grey Fens by now.

	"Nope" came the monosyllabic response. For a priest he was a man of remarkably few words. Mathilda had known a mute ~~godhi~~ once, she'd been so blessed by the ancestors she could pull a warrior back from the door of death. Maybe the less you said, the more powerful a priest you were, she mused, laughing to herself.		"Nope" came the monosyllabic response. For a priest he was a man of remarkably few words. Mathilda had known a mute ghodi once, she'd been so blessed by the ancestors she could pull a warrior back from the door of death. Maybe the less you said, the more powerful a priest you were, she mused, laughing to herself.

	"You should come with me. Anagar will welcome you. So will the other Jarls. The Jotun stand by their word - they'll take in anyone who stood with me."		"You should come with me. Anagar will welcome you. So will the other Jarls. The Jotun stand by their word - they'll take in anyone who stood with me."

Matt: /* Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges */

2024-05-19T10:24:18Z

Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges

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	As if that weren't enough, Larkin Pewter, a [[Landskeeper]] from the North Fens reckons the general should go further. Larkin has an old pewter charm that he says comes from the Autumn realm, bought years ago from one of [[Lictors\|the Chainbound]] called ''Wordbinder,'' though he won't say what he paid for it. The Landskeeper has given the charm to the Marcher [[egregore]], with instructions to pass it on to the general of the Strong Reeds if they want it.		As if that weren't enough, Larkin Pewter, a [[Landskeeper]] from the North Fens reckons the general should go further. Larkin has an old pewter charm that he says comes from the Autumn realm, bought years ago from one of [[Lictors\|the Chainbound]] called ''Wordbinder,'' though he won't say what he paid for it. The Landskeeper has given the charm to the Marcher [[egregore]], with instructions to pass it on to the general of the Strong Reeds if they want it.

	If General P. Black is really sincere.. if the Strong Reeds ''really'' mean never to abandon Bregasland... then why not swear it by the Warders of the Green Iron Tower?		If General P. Black is really sincere... if the Strong Reeds ''really'' mean never to abandon Bregasland... then why not swear it by the Warders of the Green Iron Tower?

	Why not? Because it's a bloody stupid thing to do, say several of Larkin's peers. Swearing an oath can be a powerful hearth magic in itself, as any Varushkan will tell you. The very last thing you want to do is go swearing an oath on the Lictors. Nothing good can come of such an oath. A hundred years could go by and nobody would know the difference, and then someone forgets, breaks the oath and the next thing you know, the Lictors are dragging you off in green iron chains. An oath like that, it won't just be the general on the hook for it, it'll be the whole bloody army. You swear an oath like that, you're swearing for everyone.		Why not? Because it's a bloody stupid thing to do, say several of Larkin's peers. Swearing an oath can be a powerful hearth magic in itself, as any Varushkan will tell you. The very last thing you want to do is go swearing an oath on the Lictors. Nothing good can come of such an oath. A hundred years could go by and nobody would know the difference, and then someone forgets, breaks the oath and the next thing you know, the Lictors are dragging you off in green iron chains. An oath like that, it won't just be the general on the hook for it, it'll be the whole bloody army. You swear an oath like that, you're swearing for everyone.

Vsabo: /* Pride In Small Things (Conjunction) */

2023-07-25T17:05:57Z

Pride In Small Things (Conjunction)

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	* '''There is conjunction for five people to visit the Ottery Fishing Docks at 21:30 on Saturday'''		* '''There is conjunction for five people to visit the Ottery Fishing Docks at 21:30 on Saturday'''
	* '''The Civil Service have assigned responsibility for the conjunction to General Asenath of the Granite Pillar'''		* '''The Civil Service have assigned responsibility for the conjunction to General Asenath of the Granite Pillar'''
	General Asenath of the Granite Pillar has force marched her army clean across the Empire to assist Highguard's Marcher allies against the Jotun. The enemy has fled by the time the Pillar arrive, but the virtuous commitment of Asenath's soldiers stirs the hearts of even the most grudging Marcher. There is no fighting here for them to demonstrate their virtue, but the inspiration they bring has influenced many and encouraged support for ~~the~~ the Marcher mandate that would bind the Reeds to the marshes for a generation to come.		General Asenath of the Granite Pillar has force marched her army clean across the Empire to assist Highguard's Marcher allies against the Jotun. The enemy has fled by the time the Pillar arrive, but the virtuous commitment of Asenath's soldiers stirs the hearts of even the most grudging Marcher. There is no fighting here for them to demonstrate their virtue, but the inspiration they bring has influenced many and encouraged support for the Marcher mandate that would bind the Reeds to the marshes for a generation to come.

	It may be that there is another effect as well. Asenath has publicly thrown down the gauntlet to challenge Bushel Sykes, the Marcher traitor who supported the Jotun. While Shel's allies have fled Bregasland, the old poacher has stayed behind. Those who knew him well are not surprised - he has lived his whole life here and few expected him to flee. What they did expect was for him to go to ground. There is nobody alive who knows the marshes of Bregasland better than Bushel Sykes. If he went to the reeds, not even the [[Kimus\|Thousand Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] would know where he was. Good luck finding him then.		It may be that there is another effect as well. Asenath has publicly thrown down the gauntlet to challenge Bushel Sykes, the Marcher traitor who supported the Jotun. While Shel's allies have fled Bregasland, the old poacher has stayed behind. Those who knew him well are not surprised - he has lived his whole life here and few expected him to flee. What they did expect was for him to go to ground. There is nobody alive who knows the marshes of Bregasland better than Bushel Sykes. If he went to the reeds, not even the [[Kimus\|Thousand Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] would know where he was. Good luck finding him then.

Vsabo: /* Set It In Stone And It Will Last Forever */

2023-07-25T17:03:46Z

Set It In Stone And It Will Last Forever

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	The Mournwold was not part of the Marches when the Breadbasket was built, so it has always missed out on the benefits that the Breadbasket provides. Now that the future of the Breadbasket is being openly discussed, a few people have asked why it is that that omission has never been rectified? The Breadbasket is a virtuous symbol of Marcher pragmatism, a unique asset found nowhere else in the world. It ensures that every Marcher yeofolk can share in the bounty of the nation's harvests. Well it would, if it were extended to the Mournwold.		The Mournwold was not part of the Marches when the Breadbasket was built, so it has always missed out on the benefits that the Breadbasket provides. Now that the future of the Breadbasket is being openly discussed, a few people have asked why it is that that omission has never been rectified? The Breadbasket is a virtuous symbol of Marcher pragmatism, a unique asset found nowhere else in the world. It ensures that every Marcher yeofolk can share in the bounty of the nation's harvests. Well it would, if it were extended to the Mournwold.

	Such an action would not be cheap. The [[Small_things_and_large\|original commission]] was a significant undertaking. It would require 35 ~~waits~~ of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, 12 thrones and 4 crowns and take six months to complete. Once the work was finished, an income of 1080 rings would be shared with every farm in the Mournwold, helping to reinforce the traditional rural fabric of the nation. It wouldn't do anything for the miners who live in the territory of course - but it would demonstrate the nation's commitment to the yeofolk of the Mournwold.		Such an action would not be cheap. The [[Small_things_and_large\|original commission]] was a significant undertaking. It would require 35 wains of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, 12 thrones and 4 crowns and take six months to complete. Once the work was finished, an income of 1080 rings would be shared with every farm in the Mournwold, helping to reinforce the traditional rural fabric of the nation. It wouldn't do anything for the miners who live in the territory of course - but it would demonstrate the nation's commitment to the yeofolk of the Mournwold.
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Askance.jpg\|align=left\|caption=It's a difficult thing in the Marches when your neighbours side with the enemy, and then you have to keep living next door to them once the enemy is gone.\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Askance.jpg\|align=left\|caption=It's a difficult thing in the Marches when your neighbours side with the enemy, and then you have to keep living next door to them once the enemy is gone.\|width=600}}</div>

Vsabo: /* The Answer Lies In The Soil */

2023-07-25T16:59:57Z

The Answer Lies In The Soil

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	In theory, the Breadbasket can be restocked automatically given enough time. After-all it's designed to store excess food. But winter will be here soon and food is scarce right now in the marshes. It's a sad fact of life that the presence of a large number of armies fighting in a territory has a bad habit of stripping every harvest from the fields like a swarm of locusts. There's precious little to go round, and as a result it will take years for the Breadbasket to recover by itself.		In theory, the Breadbasket can be restocked automatically given enough time. After-all it's designed to store excess food. But winter will be here soon and food is scarce right now in the marshes. It's a sad fact of life that the presence of a large number of armies fighting in a territory has a bad habit of stripping every harvest from the fields like a swarm of locusts. There's precious little to go round, and as a result it will take years for the Breadbasket to recover by itself.

	Of course the problem can be solved by throwing money at it, but it won't be cheap. 15 ~~Thrones~~ would be enough for the Keeper of the Breadbasket to buy enough food in Upwold and Mitwold to completely restock the Breadbasket. It would take three months to complete after the money was committed, but at the end of that time, the Breadbasket would be as good as new.		Of course the problem can be solved by throwing money at it, but it won't be cheap. 15 thrones would be enough for the Keeper of the Breadbasket to buy enough food in Upwold and Mitwold to completely restock the Breadbasket. It would take three months to complete after the money was committed, but at the end of that time, the Breadbasket would be as good as new.

	Only the [[Keeper of the Breadbasket]] can arrange for the necessary payments. If they wish to do so, they should hand in 15 thrones in their baggy at GOD at the end of the event and email plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to let us know they wish to restock the Breadbasket. It's not the only option however...		Only the [[Keeper of the Breadbasket]] can arrange for the necessary payments. If they wish to do so, they should hand in 15 thrones in their baggy at GOD at the end of the event and email plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to let us know they wish to restock the Breadbasket. It's not the only option however...
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	Such an action would not be cheap. The [[Small_things_and_large\|original commission]] was a significant undertaking. It would require 35 waits of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, 12 thrones and 4 crowns and take six months to complete. Once the work was finished, an income of 1080 rings would be shared with every farm in the Mournwold, helping to reinforce the traditional rural fabric of the nation. It wouldn't do anything for the miners who live in the territory of course - but it would demonstrate the nation's commitment to the yeofolk of the Mournwold.		Such an action would not be cheap. The [[Small_things_and_large\|original commission]] was a significant undertaking. It would require 35 waits of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, 12 thrones and 4 crowns and take six months to complete. Once the work was finished, an income of 1080 rings would be shared with every farm in the Mournwold, helping to reinforce the traditional rural fabric of the nation. It wouldn't do anything for the miners who live in the territory of course - but it would demonstrate the nation's commitment to the yeofolk of the Mournwold.
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Askance.jpg\|align=left\|caption=It's a difficult thing in the Marches when your neighbours side with the enemy, and then you have to keep living next door to them once the enemy is gone.\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Askance.jpg\|align=left\|caption=It's a difficult thing in the Marches when your neighbours side with the enemy, and then you have to keep living next door to them once the enemy is gone.\|width=600}}</div>

	==Pride In Small Things (Conjunction)==		==Pride In Small Things (Conjunction)==
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Asenath, General of the Granite Pillar">Siblings, our work in Urizen is done, but the time of miracles is just started. Join me on forced march to Ottermire in Bregasland. We go inspired by the Loyalty of Amberlain’s Strong Reeds who laid low long enough for us to do our work in Urizen. The Loyalty of Urizen and Warcaster Aulus who grant us the speed to reach the Marches this season. The inspiration of Kindra, first to cross the Empire for Loyalty.		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;"><quote by="Asenath, General of the Granite Pillar">Siblings, our work in Urizen is done, but the time of miracles is just started. Join me on forced march to Ottermire in Bregasland. We go inspired by the Loyalty of Amberlain’s Strong Reeds who laid low long enough for us to do our work in Urizen. The Loyalty of Urizen and Warcaster Aulus who grant us the speed to reach the Marches this season. The inspiration of Kindra, first to cross the Empire for Loyalty.

Vsabo: /* Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges */

2023-07-25T16:49:27Z

Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges

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	If the oath were broken, it would breach the trust between the Reeds and the kin in Bregasland. The above benefit would be permanently lost, and it would ''never'' be possible for the army to lie low in Bregasland again. Someone would sell them out if they tried it. It would also mean that more inhabitants would switch sides to support the invaders, if such a thing made sense, and would be loathe to cooperate with the Strong Reeds for a generation. Marchers have long memories when it comes to grudges, after all.		If the oath were broken, it would breach the trust between the Reeds and the kin in Bregasland. The above benefit would be permanently lost, and it would ''never'' be possible for the army to lie low in Bregasland again. Someone would sell them out if they tried it. It would also mean that more inhabitants would switch sides to support the invaders, if such a thing made sense, and would be loathe to cooperate with the Strong Reeds for a generation. Marchers have long memories when it comes to grudges, after all.

	As if that weren't enough, Larkin Pewter, a [[Landskeeper]] from the North Fens reckons the general should go further. Larkin has an old pewter charm that he says comes from the Autumn realm, bought years ago from one of [[Lictors\|the Chainbound]] called ''Wordbinder'' though he won't say what he paid for it. The Landskeeper has given the charm to the Marcher [[egregore]], with instructions to pass it on to the general of the Strong Reeds if they want it.		As if that weren't enough, Larkin Pewter, a [[Landskeeper]] from the North Fens reckons the general should go further. Larkin has an old pewter charm that he says comes from the Autumn realm, bought years ago from one of [[Lictors\|the Chainbound]] called ''Wordbinder,'' though he won't say what he paid for it. The Landskeeper has given the charm to the Marcher [[egregore]], with instructions to pass it on to the general of the Strong Reeds if they want it.

	If General P. Black is really sincere.. if the Strong Reeds ''really'' mean never to abandon Bregasland... then why not swear it by the Warders of the Green Iron Tower?		If General P. Black is really sincere.. if the Strong Reeds ''really'' mean never to abandon Bregasland... then why not swear it by the Warders of the Green Iron Tower?

Vsabo: /* Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges */

2023-07-25T16:47:19Z

Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges

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	{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands its devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands its devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}

	If this mandate is enacted, then it will cement the affection that many Bregas feel for ~~the~~ the Strong Reeds. As a result the army will gain a bonus equivalent to a thousand additional strength whenever they are fighting in Bregasland reflecting the armed support they will receive from their fellow yeofolk. It doesn't matter when or who the general is, and it doesn't matter whether the army are attacking or defending, or even ''who'' they are attacking or defending against. Marcher yeofolk will take up arms to support them in their struggle.		If this mandate is enacted, then it will cement the affection that many Bregas feel for the Strong Reeds. As a result the army will gain a bonus equivalent to a thousand additional strength whenever they are fighting in Bregasland reflecting the armed support they will receive from their fellow yeofolk. It doesn't matter when or who the general is, and it doesn't matter whether the army are attacking or defending, or even ''who'' they are attacking or defending against. Marcher yeofolk will take up arms to support them in their struggle.

	There is of course a risk to such things. If Bregasland comes under attack, and the Strong Reeds are not present at the start of the ''very next season'' to lead the counter-attack or defence as a minimum, then the oath will have been broken. A few people try to claim that it might not be possible to make it back to Bregasland so quickly - nobody has any desire to tie the general's hands after-all. But General Asenath's example, swiftly crossing the entire Empire, demonstrates that the Strong Reeds can always get back to Bregasland if they truly want to, no matter where they are.		There is of course a risk to such things. If Bregasland comes under attack, and the Strong Reeds are not present at the start of the ''very next season'' to lead the counter-attack or defence as a minimum, then the oath will have been broken. A few people try to claim that it might not be possible to make it back to Bregasland so quickly - nobody has any desire to tie the general's hands after-all. But General Asenath's example, swiftly crossing the entire Empire, demonstrates that the Strong Reeds can always get back to Bregasland if they truly want to, no matter where they are.

Vsabo: /* Overview */

2023-07-25T16:44:38Z

Overview

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	By the time the Empire's armies are on the move in Bregasland, there is no one left to fight. The Jotun are long gone, taking their puppet with them. The Fisher banners that once flew from farms and households across the territory disappear in the blink of an eye, as if they had never been there. Nothing dries faster than a tear.		By the time the Empire's armies are on the move in Bregasland, there is no one left to fight. The Jotun are long gone, taking their puppet with them. The Fisher banners that once flew from farms and households across the territory disappear in the blink of an eye, as if they had never been there. Nothing dries faster than a tear.

	The problem now is that many residents of Bregasland know that their neighbours sided with the Fishers and the Jotun. And those neighbours know that their neighbours know that they sided with the invaders against the Empire. Which given that the fenlanders are ~~renown~~ for holding grudges, even by the standard of the Marches, is more than a bit awkward. Especially as the people who most openly sided with and supported the Empire are also the least well-thought-of people anywhere in the marshes.		The problem now is that many residents of Bregasland know that their neighbours sided with the Fishers and the Jotun. And those neighbours know that their neighbours know that they sided with the invaders against the Empire. Which given that the fenlanders are renowned for holding grudges, even by the standard of the Marches, is more than a bit awkward. Especially as the people who most openly sided with and supported the Empire are also the least well-thought-of people anywhere in the marshes.

	==Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges==		==Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges==

Emmanovi: /* Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges */ sp

2023-07-25T11:24:07Z

Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges: sp

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	''Knife-eared Francis'', a friar of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]], is a passionate follower of Loyalty, and he argues that if the general really means what they say, then they should speak the vow in front of the Marcher National Assembly. The Assembly can use the following mandate, provided by '''Sam Wych-Elm''', to let everyone know that the oath has been witnessed.		''Knife-eared Francis'', a friar of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]], is a passionate follower of Loyalty, and he argues that if the general really means what they say, then they should speak the vow in front of the Marcher National Assembly. The Assembly can use the following mandate, provided by '''Sam Wych-Elm''', to let everyone know that the oath has been witnessed.

	{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands ~~it’s~~ devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands its devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}

	If this mandate is enacted, then it will cement the affection that many Bregas feel for the the Strong Reeds. As a result the army will gain a bonus equivalent to a thousand additional strength whenever they are fighting in Bregasland reflecting the armed support they will receive from their fellow yeofolk. It doesn't matter when or who the general is, and it doesn't matter whether the army are attacking or defending, or even ''who'' they are attacking or defending against. Marcher yeofolk will take up arms to support them in their struggle.		If this mandate is enacted, then it will cement the affection that many Bregas feel for the the Strong Reeds. As a result the army will gain a bonus equivalent to a thousand additional strength whenever they are fighting in Bregasland reflecting the armed support they will receive from their fellow yeofolk. It doesn't matter when or who the general is, and it doesn't matter whether the army are attacking or defending, or even ''who'' they are attacking or defending against. Marcher yeofolk will take up arms to support them in their struggle.

Hailmur: /* Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges */

2023-07-24T20:05:21Z

Fair Words Won't Bury Grudges

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	But what if you could? What if Amberlain's orders were more than just words. What if she meant them? What then?		But what if you could? What if Amberlain's orders were more than just words. What if she meant them? What then?

	''Knife-eared Francis'', a friar of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]], is a passionate follower of Loyalty, and he argues that if the general really means what they say, then they should speak the vow in front of the Marcher National Assembly. The Assembly can use a mandate to let everyone know that the oath has been witnessed.		''Knife-eared Francis'', a friar of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]], is a passionate follower of Loyalty, and he argues that if the general really means what they say, then they should speak the vow in front of the Marcher National Assembly. The Assembly can use the following mandate, provided by '''Sam Wych-Elm''', to let everyone know that the oath has been witnessed.

	{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands it’s devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Marcher National Assembly\|mandate=Know your heart and what commands it’s devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to let everyone in Bregasland know that this is the land of the Strong Reeds, and they will never abandon it.}}