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==Interlude==
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The Winter Solstice winds of fortune will come out shortly before the next event (which is April 21st, 2017 and you can learn more about next year's dates on our [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/event/tickets?3 website] or on the [https://forums.profounddecisions.co.uk/announcements/next-years-empire-dates-announced-t2024.html forum]). However, there are a number of significant things arising from the Autumn Equinox that may affect some players' Downtime actions - primarily effects on personal resources - and we know there are a number of [[sanctioned events]] planned over winter where players may be influenced by these occurrences.
==Overview==
Over the past three months, several events have occurred which are of significance to the Empire and may require a response from her champions. You can also read about the progress of the Empire's military campaigns [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war|here]].


As a temporary measure we'll be outlining, and offering some context for, these various effects on this page. In each case, there will be further information in the Winter Solstice Winds of Fortune - once they're ready, they'll replace this content.  
In each case, we've tried to tag the Winds of Fortune entry with the nations, or political bodies, to which it is most relevant. We've done this to help people who are interested only in events that are especially relevant to them. In no way are these tags intended to be exhaustive; the Empire is a complex place and very little happens in isolation.


As always, these are quick OOC summaries to explain effects such as large-scale enchantments and  curses. We'll cover all these and more when we start to present the Winds of Fortune for next event.
As always, how much or how little of this information you choose to know in character is up to you. Part of the purpose of Winds of Fortune is to maintain the illusion of the Empire as a living, breathing place where things happen - and to make players aware of things their characters 'should' know based on what their roleplaying says they have been doing for the past three months.


===Warfare===
Many winds of fortune open with a short section of in-character text. In all cases, these pieces are intended to help create an atmosphere and provide a little entertainment. Where they contain opinions, those are the opinions of the fictional people depicted - and where they contain information or rumours the assumption is that the reader will create their own context for that information or gossip. They're mostly just a bit of fun and they tend not to contain anything vital to the understanding of the wind of Fortune.
As usual, players who control a [[military unit]] have several [[Military_unit#Downtime_Options|options]] to choose between. Anyone who chooses the option to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army|support an army]] will be able to review the in-character orders given by each [[general]], as well as learning where each [[Imperial army]] is deployed over the downtime period.


One significant change to the way military units work has come into effect this downtime. The [[Imperial Senate]] has given the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] the [[Amend_Powers_of_the_Quartermaster_General_II|power to control]] where the [[military unit#Imperial guerdon|Imperial guerdon]] applies and that power [[Authorise_targets_of_the_Imperial_Guerdon_I|has been employed]]. Until and unless the Quartermaster amends the list ''only'' military units supporting the following armies will receive a share of the guerdon:
==Winds of Fortune==
* The Wolves of War
===A Matter of Faith===
* The Fist of the Mountain
* '''Everybody'''
* The Winter Sun
The Imperial Synod stands on the brink of crisis. There is the very real threat of a catastrophic schism within the Way, as supporters of the vision supported by the Congregation of the First Empress clash with those who believe it to be heresy. You can learn more about this matter of faith [[Matter of faith|here]].
* The Gryphon's Pride
===Beware My Power (Winds of Magic)===
This means that a military unit that supports any other army, or that chooses to [[Military_unit#Defending_a_Fortification|defend a fortification]] or [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project|assist a special project]] such as a [[spy network]] will receive ''nothing'' other than their standard 18 rings personal incomet, and will not be counted in the guerdon calculation.
* '''Conclave, assorted magicians, dramaturgists, and astronomancers, citizens of Reikos, Spiral, and the shores of the Semmerlak'''
Magic ebbs and flows. A round-up of significant magical effects, some with wider implications, some without, can be found [[Beware my power|here]].


Whether an action is eligible for a share of the Imperial guerdon or not should be obvious from the downtime system.
===A Business Like Any Other (Trade Winds)===
===An Empire of Culture===
* '''Fleet captains, Congregation leaders, Ambassadors'''
A powerful [[enchantment]] woven with [[night magic]] has settled over the entire Empire. The enchantment is subtle, but far-reaching. It encourages and inspires artists and performers to seek new heights of artistic expression. As a side effect, philosophers and scholars are encouraged to expound on topics of national [[pride]], the role of art, and what it means to be a citizen of a civilized society; and it encourages every citizen to take pride in, appreciate and celebrate the art and artists of their nation. Everyone in the Empire experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you feel an urge to create, and appreciate, works of art''.
International trade, like international relations, can be fraught with pitfalls - and rich with opportunities. You can find a quick round up of things related to the current state of affairs, with an emphasis on trading, [[A business like any other|here]].


There will likely be more information about this effect during Winds of Fortune before next event, but for now feel free to participate by working on any art projects for next year that you might have been putting off ;)
===City Folk and Country Folk===
===The Red Star===
* '''The Marches, the League (especially Tassato)'''
Late on Saturday night during the Autumn Equinox, the red star variously called the miscreant and the stalker smashed into the [[Thule]] territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld|Sküld]]. The northern orcs appear happy with this outcome. There have been no repercussions for the Empire, apart from a few rains of ash that fell on north-eastern [[Varushka]]. It is likely the inhabitants of [[Miekarova]] at least are breathing a sigh of relief.
The people of [[Up_on_Whittle_Hill|Whittle]] in the [[Mournwold|Mourn]] are on the move. Following [[Will_to_survive|recent developments]] and the renewed domination of the [[Jotun]] they have left their homes en-masse and travelled south through the [[Mournwold#Freemoor|Freemoor hills]] with all their possessions, seeking sanctuary in [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra|Tassato Mestra]]. You can learn more about this situation [[City folk and country folk|here]].
===Trade Winds - The Towers of Kantor===
The [[Axos]] port of the Towers of Kantor is now available to Imperial fleets, and merchants from Axos are visiting ports in the Empire in significant numbers for the first time in decades. They favour the ports of [[the Brass Coast]], [[the League]], and [[Urizen]] over those of [[Highguard]], but there are even a few reports of adventurous Axou captains braving [[the Semmerlak]] and visiting Varushka and Dawn. You can learn more about the port [[Axos ports|here]].
===Raids in Sermersuaq===
As described in [[Song of the lakefolk]], strangely dressed hunters have been raiding halls across Sermersuaq. The National Assembly has named Savik Summerstorm to spearhead an investigation into who these people are and what they want - but in the meantime the raids continue. Winterfolk [[farm|farms]] and [[business|businesses]] are being disrupted by these sporadic raids - although so far there have been few deaths as the raiders are clearly more interested in looking for their prize than in fighting.
===Songs of Peace===
The heralds of [[Lashonar]] [[peace song|continue to bedevil]] the [[Dawn|Dawnish]] armies, but their influence is being actively fought. Tamain of House Sephulcre has been named by the National Assembly of Dawn to confront the spread of their [[Malign spiritual presences|peaceful]] heresy, and the [[Imperial Conclave]] has removed the [[Amity and enmity|amity]] that Lashonar previously enjoyed. This season, all four Dawnish armies suffer a penalty to their ability to inflict casualties, or conquer territory, but the effect will be completely banished by the start of the Winter solstice.


===Lake Placid===
===Darkest Night===
The Semmerlak has calmed down significantly. All that is known for certain is that action by Imperial heroes put an end to the strange [[curse]] causing trouble for the inhabitants along the shore of the great lake before it had really got going.
* '''Naga, Imperial Conclave especially astronomancers, poets'''
===Ennerlund and Cinon===
After a year of piecemeal disappearances, the stars have finally disappeared from the skies across the ''entire'' Empire. They've even gone from some non-Imperial territories adjacent to the Empire. Perhaps more importantly, every naga in the Empire is experiencing a powerful urge to keep their cards close to their chests. You can learn more about these eerie magical occurrences [[Darkest night|here]].
Over the next three months, the Morass will [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Creeping_Morass|complete its slow spread]] into [[Holberg#Ennerlund|Ennerlund]]. This is likely to be the fullest extent of the marsh, which has already swallowed Rebeshof - barring further magical intervention, of course. That said though,should work finally start on establishing the [[Construct_the_Park_of_Holberg|Park of Holberg]] the would could easily be complicated if the marsh encroaches into the eastern and southern Holmauer ruins.  


At the same time, a magical effect from the Spring realm has fallen on the region of [[Spiral#Cinon|Cinon]], in Spiral, This magic appears to be quickly rejuvenating the injured, and healing the remaining effects of the unnatural fire that scorched the region last Winter. Unfortunately, as with all [[Spring magic]], the effects somewhat unpredictable. It remains to be seen how much of the ruins of Ossen's Spire, Damakhan's Forge, and other spires that have suffered significant damage from [[Grendel]] aggression and magical fire, will fare under the influence of this magic. Further information may be forthcoming as a Wind of Fortune next event.
===Death of a Salesman===
* '''Imperial Bourse, Wintermark, the Brass Coast, Imperial Orcs, Highguard (especially [[benefactor|benefactors]])'''
The [[Imperial Bourse]] [[Imperial_Bourse#Access_to_the_Private_Auction|private auction]] has been suffering [[Disloyal,_unprosperous,_unvigilant,_unwise|for a little while now]], and at last it has shuffled off this mortal coil. A number of alternatives are already springing up. You can learn about them [[Death of a salesman|here]].


===The End of the Hearth Tithe===
===Forge of Champions===
The [[Hearth Tithe]] has run its course, and the production of [[Wintermark]] and [[the Marches|Marcher]] [[farm|farms]] will have returned to normal.
* '''Anyone who has challenged the Iron Duke'''
The eternal [[Barien]] appears preoccupied, but his lieutenant [[Barien#Castellan|Castellan]] has let it be known that she plans to visit Anvil during the next Summit to talk to various people about their [[Challenge the Iron Duke|challenges]]. Apparently, the paperwork is in a dreadful state, even for the Summer realm. You can learn more about this [[Forge of champions|here]].


===And Finally ... Where Have All The Stars Gone?===
===In Brightest Day===
Shortly after the end of the Autumn Equinox, the stars start going out all over the Empire. The [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)|Empty Skies]] phenomenon spreads to cover not only the remaining Imperial territories, but also the formerly Imperial territories of [[Liathaven]] and the [[Mournwold|Mourn]]. During the day all is well, but at night the skies are empty of stars; only the moon is visible. Only the skies within a mile of [[Casinea#Anvil|Anvil]] appear to be exempt - there the sky appears perfectly normal. Needless to say this is causing quite a bit of excitement among Imperial [[astronomancy|astronomancers]].
* '''Everyone, but especially artists, priests of Pride, and artisans'''
Powerful magic inspires artists and culture across the Empire. In addition to its purely artistic effect, it also has some implications for priests of [[Pride]], and there is a delicious rumour of some sort of announcement from ''The Looking Glass'' relating to a new schema. You can learn more about the fallout of this magic [[In brightest day|here]].


There appear to be two game effects. The first, which is unlikely to be relevant until the start of the next event, is that every territory is under the effect of a very powerful shroud of Night magic that interferes with the casting of scrying a divination rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[The Eye of the High Places]], and [[Dreams in the Witch House]].
===Into The Woods===
* '''Temeschwar, the Fortress of Salt'''
Something cold and dark has settled over the [[Temeschwar#Metri|Metri]] in [[Temeschwar]]. Gaunt figures appear without warning, slaughtering anyone who tries to bring violence to another citizen. The roads have never been safer, but the woods have never been darker. You can learn more about these events [[Into the woods|here]].


More importantly, every naga in the Empire experiences the following roleplaying effect; their [[Naga#Naga#Roleplaying_naga|natural urge]] toward subtlety and secretiveness is greatly strengthened. Naga in general relish being mysterious and secretive, but while experiencing this potent roleplaying effect they may need to make a significant effort of will to answer direct questions or be honest about their intentions.  
===Lantern's Light===
* '''Imperial Senate, Varushka, Imperial Orcs'''
The Stalker has [[Starfall|fallen to earth]]. Diverted at the last moment from [[Miekarova]] to smash into eastern [[Otkodov]], its supernatural influence has faded. As per their agreement, the [[Thule]] are offering an arrangement whereby the Empire can share in the bounty of [[ilium]] it contains... but nothing is every quite that straightforward where the Dragons are concerned. You can learn more about these events [[Lantern's light|here]].


The effect applies to all the territories of the Empire, to [[Liathaven]], and to the [[Mournwold]]. This is effectively the same effect as detailed [[Empty_skies_(winds_of_magic)|here]], but it now covers everywhere players are likely to be possibly while they are there.
===Missionary Work===
* '''Imperial Synod'''
The [[Imperial Senate]] has [[Statement_of_Intent_regarding_providing_missionaries_to_the_Iron_Confederacy|offered an opportunity]] to the people of the [[Iron Confederacy]] to receive missionaries, to learn of the virtues and the practice of the Way. Some Suranni have asked to learn more, and now it is up to the [[Imperial Synod]] how they wish to respond. You can learn more about this opportunity [[Missionary work|here]].


==Sanctioned Events==
===No Evil Shall Escape Our Sight===
Several of these effects may be of interest to players attending one of the many [[Sanctioned_event_rules|sanctioned events]] planned for Winter. We've updated the list [[Sanctioned events|here]] to list as many as we are aware of, but you might find that the forum [https://forums.profounddecisions.co.uk/general-discussion/player-events-winter-2016-t2020.html here] contains more up to date information.
* '''Imperial Synod, Vigilance Assembly'''
The Silent Bell are an [[Imperial Sodality]] associated with the [[Vigilance]] [[Assembly]] who investigate internal threats to the Empire. They are looking to formalise their arrangement with the Synod, which you can learn about [[No evil shall escape our sight|here]].
 
===Serpent's Tooth===
* '''Military Council, Imperial Senate, Dawn'''
The [[the Barrens|Barrens]], the [[Druj]], and the situation in the east. An offer to negotiate peace from the orcs of the Mallum. You can learn more about this diplomatic opportunity [[Serpent's tooth|here]].
 
===Symposium of Revelation===
* '''Imperial Synod'''
A [[Symposium]] is due to be held at the Winter Solstice. The Imperial Synod has been planning the event for six months, which will bring priests and theologians from all over the world to Anvil to discuss pressing matters of doctrine, faith, and the future path of the Way. You can learn more about the Symposium [[Symposium of Revelation|here]].
 
===Tale of the Golden Hare===
* '''Varushka'''
The [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The_Virtuous_Animals|Virtuous Animals]] are a significant element of the spiritual life of the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] people. Thanks to the [[Assembly|National Assembly]], and the actions of a certain Fellowship, a new candidate for inclusion in the lexicon of virtue has presented itself - the golden hare. You can learn about this opportunity [[Tale of the Golden Hare|here]].
 
===The Widening Gyre===
* '''Wintermark, Imperial Senate'''
Dogri Thulebane, renegade leader of the [[Wintermark|Winterfolk]] of [[Skarsind#Crow's Ridge|Crow's Ridge]] is preparing something, the impact of which may be felt across the northern Empire and beyond. You can learn more about it and the opportunities it presents [[The widening gyre|here]].
 
===Those Who Worship===
* '''The Brass Coast, Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate'''
The [[Asavean Archipelago|Asavean]] [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull|temple]] in [[Feroz#Oranseri|Oran]] is nearing completion despite some opposition from the Imperial Synod. As the structure is now largely complete, it may be time to consider the opportunities presented by the Asavean counter-offer to build a temple in Nemoria. At the same time, the idolatrous priest responsible for overseeing the structure, and his team of architects and builders, are looking for something challenging to occupy their time. You can learn more about these developments [[Those who worship|here]].
 
===The Witches of Applefell===
* '''Dawn, Weirwater Vales'''
In [[Weirwater]], bandits have attacked a caravan of weirwood near the town of [[Weirwater#Applefell|Applefell]], apparently in alliance with a band of renegade witches. This is the latest in a line of escalating problems with witches in southern Weirwater. You can learn more about this problem [[The Witches of Applefell|here]].
 
==Ongoing Events and Resolutions==
===The Other Empress===
* '''The League, Highguard, Imperial Senate'''
Following a [[Construct_tomb_for_Empress_Giselle|Senate motion]] proposed by Senator Gant Archama, the sarcophagus of [[Empress Giselle]] has been moved to [[Temeschwar]] where it is awaiting the completion of the new tomb. It is being stored in one of the disused dungeons beneath Ratibor's Gate, the old prison now used by the civil service.
 
===The Crumbling Court of the Fountain===
* '''Urizen'''
The [[curse]] that has been degrading the [[Redoubt#The Court of the White Fountain|Court of the White Fountain]] in [[Redoubt#Optarion|Optarion]] has finally run its course, but not before one final season of attacking the [[fortification]]. Shortly before the Winter Solstice, the fire that gives the fortification its name suddenly flares up, as bright and powerful as ever - although the white stone that comprises the tower still has several cracks that will need to be repaired. Now that the curse is over, the Court will begin to recover normally - assuming no more restorative magic is brought to bear by magicians from the Spire of the Auric Horizon, or that no Grendel attack it in the coming months.
 
===The Creeping Morass===
* '''Holberg, Imperial Senate'''
[[Holberg#Ennerlund|Ennerlund]] has completed its slow transformation into a marsh. It joins [[Holberg#Rebeshof|Rebeshof]] and the [[Holberg#The Morass|Morass]] to form one of the largest marshes outside of [[Kallavesa]] and [[Bregasland]] in the west. The production of all farms in the [[territory]] has been permanently reduced by 36 rings, and the [[Great Pits of Ennerlund]] will now need additional pumps and precautions, permanently increasing the upkeep of this important Bourse resource by 2 Thrones per season.
 
===Song of the Lakefolk===
* '''Wintermark'''
Raids by [[Song of the lakefolk|strange hunters]] continue to disrupt [[business|businesses]] and [[farm|farms]] in [[Sermersuaq]]. At the Autumn Equinox the [[Assembly]] of [[Wisdom]], with some support from the Wintermark National Assembly, resolved to take the cautious route of gathering more information. This means that Savik Summerstorm is coordinating efforts in the area to learn more about this situation, and is the person to talk to.
 
===Lashonar and the Song of Peace===
* '''Dawn'''
The [[eternal]] [[Lashonar]] has been [[Peace song|interfering musically]] with the armies of [[Dawn]]. The [[Imperial Conclave]] decided to strip Lashonar of its [[Amity and enmity|amity]] - although they did not declare enmity. At the same time, the National Assembly of Dawn stridently opposed the message of peace being spread by the agents of the eternal. Lady Tamain Sepulchre was named by the Assembly to directly oppose the influence of the Night eternal, and was supplied with a hundred [[liao]] to support their efforts. Lady Tamain composed and popularised [[The Heralds of Lashonar]] in order to combat the insidious threat posed by the eternal. As a consequence, while the effects of Lashonar's heralds continued to be felt during the last few months, they have been entirely countered by the start of the Winter Solstice.
 
===Castle of Wind and Sky===
* '''Varushka, Imperial Conclave'''
The [[Castle_of_wind_and_sky|disruptive weather]] plaguing the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] shows no sign of dissipating. The upkeep of the [[College of Magic]] continues to be artificially high.
 
===Blood Red Roads===
* '''The League'''
Work on the [[Construct_the_Blood_Red_Roads|Blood Red Roads]] continues. The project still has many months to go before the four cities of [[the League]] are linked by wide stone roads.
 
===The Orcs of Therunin===
* '''Navarr'''
The [[orc|orcs]] of the Great Forest, seeking sanctuary from [[the Barrens]], continue to occupy the [[Therunin#Lower Tarn Valley|Lower Tarn Valley]] in [[Therunin]]. The situation has not changed very much from where it was [[When_all_this_was_trees|last season]]. The [[Senator]] for Therunin, Caerwyn Summer Crow, provided the orcs with significant support in the form of money and supplies, but the matter of land is still uppermost in the thoughts of many of the [[Navarr]] of the south-east.
 
===Krampus Tales===
* '''Wintermark'''
The Krampus continues to [[Goatfoot|act erratically]]. There has been no movement on constructing a home for the supernatural creature in [[Skarsind]]. As it is winter, the spirit is due to appear at Anvil to hear the sins of the [[Wintermark|Winterfolk]] - but it is not clear whether its "allegiance" is still with Wintermark, or the [[Imperial Orcs]], or the [[Jotun]].

Latest revision as of 21:15, 1 February 2022


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Overview

Over the past three months, several events have occurred which are of significance to the Empire and may require a response from her champions. You can also read about the progress of the Empire's military campaigns here.

In each case, we've tried to tag the Winds of Fortune entry with the nations, or political bodies, to which it is most relevant. We've done this to help people who are interested only in events that are especially relevant to them. In no way are these tags intended to be exhaustive; the Empire is a complex place and very little happens in isolation.

As always, how much or how little of this information you choose to know in character is up to you. Part of the purpose of Winds of Fortune is to maintain the illusion of the Empire as a living, breathing place where things happen - and to make players aware of things their characters 'should' know based on what their roleplaying says they have been doing for the past three months.

Many winds of fortune open with a short section of in-character text. In all cases, these pieces are intended to help create an atmosphere and provide a little entertainment. Where they contain opinions, those are the opinions of the fictional people depicted - and where they contain information or rumours the assumption is that the reader will create their own context for that information or gossip. They're mostly just a bit of fun and they tend not to contain anything vital to the understanding of the wind of Fortune.

Winds of Fortune

A Matter of Faith

  • Everybody

The Imperial Synod stands on the brink of crisis. There is the very real threat of a catastrophic schism within the Way, as supporters of the vision supported by the Congregation of the First Empress clash with those who believe it to be heresy. You can learn more about this matter of faith here.

Beware My Power (Winds of Magic)

  • Conclave, assorted magicians, dramaturgists, and astronomancers, citizens of Reikos, Spiral, and the shores of the Semmerlak

Magic ebbs and flows. A round-up of significant magical effects, some with wider implications, some without, can be found here.

A Business Like Any Other (Trade Winds)

  • Fleet captains, Congregation leaders, Ambassadors

International trade, like international relations, can be fraught with pitfalls - and rich with opportunities. You can find a quick round up of things related to the current state of affairs, with an emphasis on trading, here.

City Folk and Country Folk

  • The Marches, the League (especially Tassato)

The people of Whittle in the Mourn are on the move. Following recent developments and the renewed domination of the Jotun they have left their homes en-masse and travelled south through the Freemoor hills with all their possessions, seeking sanctuary in Tassato Mestra. You can learn more about this situation here.

Darkest Night

  • Naga, Imperial Conclave especially astronomancers, poets

After a year of piecemeal disappearances, the stars have finally disappeared from the skies across the entire Empire. They've even gone from some non-Imperial territories adjacent to the Empire. Perhaps more importantly, every naga in the Empire is experiencing a powerful urge to keep their cards close to their chests. You can learn more about these eerie magical occurrences here.

Death of a Salesman

  • Imperial Bourse, Wintermark, the Brass Coast, Imperial Orcs, Highguard (especially benefactors)

The Imperial Bourse private auction has been suffering for a little while now, and at last it has shuffled off this mortal coil. A number of alternatives are already springing up. You can learn about them here.

Forge of Champions

  • Anyone who has challenged the Iron Duke

The eternal Barien appears preoccupied, but his lieutenant Castellan has let it be known that she plans to visit Anvil during the next Summit to talk to various people about their challenges. Apparently, the paperwork is in a dreadful state, even for the Summer realm. You can learn more about this here.

In Brightest Day

  • Everyone, but especially artists, priests of Pride, and artisans

Powerful magic inspires artists and culture across the Empire. In addition to its purely artistic effect, it also has some implications for priests of Pride, and there is a delicious rumour of some sort of announcement from The Looking Glass relating to a new schema. You can learn more about the fallout of this magic here.

Into The Woods

  • Temeschwar, the Fortress of Salt

Something cold and dark has settled over the Metri in Temeschwar. Gaunt figures appear without warning, slaughtering anyone who tries to bring violence to another citizen. The roads have never been safer, but the woods have never been darker. You can learn more about these events here.

Lantern's Light

  • Imperial Senate, Varushka, Imperial Orcs

The Stalker has fallen to earth. Diverted at the last moment from Miekarova to smash into eastern Otkodov, its supernatural influence has faded. As per their agreement, the Thule are offering an arrangement whereby the Empire can share in the bounty of ilium it contains... but nothing is every quite that straightforward where the Dragons are concerned. You can learn more about these events here.

Missionary Work

  • Imperial Synod

The Imperial Senate has offered an opportunity to the people of the Iron Confederacy to receive missionaries, to learn of the virtues and the practice of the Way. Some Suranni have asked to learn more, and now it is up to the Imperial Synod how they wish to respond. You can learn more about this opportunity here.

No Evil Shall Escape Our Sight

  • Imperial Synod, Vigilance Assembly

The Silent Bell are an Imperial Sodality associated with the Vigilance Assembly who investigate internal threats to the Empire. They are looking to formalise their arrangement with the Synod, which you can learn about here.

Serpent's Tooth

  • Military Council, Imperial Senate, Dawn

The Barrens, the Druj, and the situation in the east. An offer to negotiate peace from the orcs of the Mallum. You can learn more about this diplomatic opportunity here.

Symposium of Revelation

  • Imperial Synod

A Symposium is due to be held at the Winter Solstice. The Imperial Synod has been planning the event for six months, which will bring priests and theologians from all over the world to Anvil to discuss pressing matters of doctrine, faith, and the future path of the Way. You can learn more about the Symposium here.

Tale of the Golden Hare

  • Varushka

The Virtuous Animals are a significant element of the spiritual life of the Varushkan people. Thanks to the National Assembly, and the actions of a certain Fellowship, a new candidate for inclusion in the lexicon of virtue has presented itself - the golden hare. You can learn about this opportunity here.

The Widening Gyre

  • Wintermark, Imperial Senate

Dogri Thulebane, renegade leader of the Winterfolk of Crow's Ridge is preparing something, the impact of which may be felt across the northern Empire and beyond. You can learn more about it and the opportunities it presents here.

Those Who Worship

  • The Brass Coast, Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate

The Asavean temple in Oran is nearing completion despite some opposition from the Imperial Synod. As the structure is now largely complete, it may be time to consider the opportunities presented by the Asavean counter-offer to build a temple in Nemoria. At the same time, the idolatrous priest responsible for overseeing the structure, and his team of architects and builders, are looking for something challenging to occupy their time. You can learn more about these developments here.

The Witches of Applefell

  • Dawn, Weirwater Vales

In Weirwater, bandits have attacked a caravan of weirwood near the town of Applefell, apparently in alliance with a band of renegade witches. This is the latest in a line of escalating problems with witches in southern Weirwater. You can learn more about this problem here.

Ongoing Events and Resolutions

The Other Empress

  • The League, Highguard, Imperial Senate

Following a Senate motion proposed by Senator Gant Archama, the sarcophagus of Empress Giselle has been moved to Temeschwar where it is awaiting the completion of the new tomb. It is being stored in one of the disused dungeons beneath Ratibor's Gate, the old prison now used by the civil service.

The Crumbling Court of the Fountain

  • Urizen

The curse that has been degrading the Court of the White Fountain in Optarion has finally run its course, but not before one final season of attacking the fortification. Shortly before the Winter Solstice, the fire that gives the fortification its name suddenly flares up, as bright and powerful as ever - although the white stone that comprises the tower still has several cracks that will need to be repaired. Now that the curse is over, the Court will begin to recover normally - assuming no more restorative magic is brought to bear by magicians from the Spire of the Auric Horizon, or that no Grendel attack it in the coming months.

The Creeping Morass

  • Holberg, Imperial Senate

Ennerlund has completed its slow transformation into a marsh. It joins Rebeshof and the Morass to form one of the largest marshes outside of Kallavesa and Bregasland in the west. The production of all farms in the territory has been permanently reduced by 36 rings, and the Great Pits of Ennerlund will now need additional pumps and precautions, permanently increasing the upkeep of this important Bourse resource by 2 Thrones per season.

Song of the Lakefolk

  • Wintermark

Raids by strange hunters continue to disrupt businesses and farms in Sermersuaq. At the Autumn Equinox the Assembly of Wisdom, with some support from the Wintermark National Assembly, resolved to take the cautious route of gathering more information. This means that Savik Summerstorm is coordinating efforts in the area to learn more about this situation, and is the person to talk to.

Lashonar and the Song of Peace

  • Dawn

The eternal Lashonar has been interfering musically with the armies of Dawn. The Imperial Conclave decided to strip Lashonar of its amity - although they did not declare enmity. At the same time, the National Assembly of Dawn stridently opposed the message of peace being spread by the agents of the eternal. Lady Tamain Sepulchre was named by the Assembly to directly oppose the influence of the Night eternal, and was supplied with a hundred liao to support their efforts. Lady Tamain composed and popularised The Heralds of Lashonar in order to combat the insidious threat posed by the eternal. As a consequence, while the effects of Lashonar's heralds continued to be felt during the last few months, they have been entirely countered by the start of the Winter Solstice.

Castle of Wind and Sky

  • Varushka, Imperial Conclave

The disruptive weather plaguing the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun shows no sign of dissipating. The upkeep of the College of Magic continues to be artificially high.

Blood Red Roads

  • The League

Work on the Blood Red Roads continues. The project still has many months to go before the four cities of the League are linked by wide stone roads.

The Orcs of Therunin

  • Navarr

The orcs of the Great Forest, seeking sanctuary from the Barrens, continue to occupy the Lower Tarn Valley in Therunin. The situation has not changed very much from where it was last season. The Senator for Therunin, Caerwyn Summer Crow, provided the orcs with significant support in the form of money and supplies, but the matter of land is still uppermost in the thoughts of many of the Navarr of the south-east.

Krampus Tales

  • Wintermark

The Krampus continues to act erratically. There has been no movement on constructing a home for the supernatural creature in Skarsind. As it is winter, the spirit is due to appear at Anvil to hear the sins of the Winterfolk - but it is not clear whether its "allegiance" is still with Wintermark, or the Imperial Orcs, or the Jotun.

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