382YE Spring Equinox winds of fortune

Latest revision as of 21:02, 22 January 2022

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

Before the Sunrise (Winds of Magic)

Navarr, especially in Therunin; Winterfolk; Dawnish; Artisans; people who like cats

For the first time in ages, the state of the stars in the night skies are not the main event. Among other things, this round up of magic events includes mention of the new runeforge in Redoubt; a very problematic offer from a powerful eternal, and an even more problematic curse settling over vallorn-haunted Therunin. Oh, and something about the cats of Spiral. You can read the round-up here.

Beg, Steal, or Borrow

Freeborn; Marchers; Wintermark maggots; relic owners; monster hunters

While everyone expects politics on the Anvil field, it's easy to forget that the Summits are also a time to engage in trade. There are mysterious Freeborn manuscripts and strange Feni letters to be sold, whose true value no doubt lies in the secrets they contain; a maggot selling loot; an agent purchasing religious relics; a refugee with a haunted jar; and a pair of Navarr who want to meet with monster hunters. They're all described here.

Benevolence, Inspiration, and Legacy

Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate, all Imperial followers of the Way

In resolving a dispute between several Synod factions, the General Assembly has passed a mandate that opposes further spiritual or religious conflict in the Empire. As part of the mandate, Severin von Holberg was empowered to present a sermon which was distributed throughout the Empire. The sermon examines what it means to be a virtuous citizen, and lays out a series of questions that can be used to help choose the correct course of action when faced with almost any dilemma. You can read his words - and learn about some of the sometimes radical responses - here.

A Bit of Peace (Orc Affairs)

Imperial Senate, Navarr, Highguard, and Dawn

Three nations of orcs - Jotun, Thule, and the Great Forest. Two-and-a-half delegations. Talk of peace treaties. And the sudden unexpected arrival of a number of people in northern Highguard out of a forest humans have no business coming out of... You can learn more about these developments here.

Change

Mine and forest owners; magicians especially practitioners of night magic

The eternals known as Murit and Soghter have apparently undergone some sort of all-consuming, fundamental change. In their stead a new eternal rises. This has had some peculiar side-effects on the Empire - especially if you own a mine or a forest - which you can learn about here.

City Lights

The League (especially bravos and mountebanks); Hahnmark; Madruga

Money. You either have it, or you want it, or so the saying goes. In the League, the bite trade is contributing to a bit of a crisis that threatens to further complicate the rich street life of the four cities. In Madruga, the Grendel threat to the city of sails - to Siroc - is a topic of great concern. In Kalpaheim, the "city" of Wintermark, the opportunities presented by the easy access to the whole Empire provided by the Blood Red Roads are being extensively examined. You can learn about these three monetarily-driven situations here.

Come Back to Stay

People attending Anvil

Zenith has fallen to the Druj. Rumours are rife that this means the imminent return of a certain long-dead Throne. It's probably nonsense. But just in case it isn't, you can read about the eerie unexplained events here.

Coming Home

Wintermark

An exceptionally rare conjunction of the Sentinel Gate leads to the marshes of Kallavesa, signalling an opportunity to do... something. Talk turns to heroism, and the right way for the Winterfolk to live. You can learn more about this situation here.

Everything Has Rhythm (Conjunctions)

Imperial Heroes

The Sentinel Gate is a true wonder of the world, allowing Imperial heroes to visit places all around the Empire and deal with threats to the safety of their people. Some of those conjunctions can be determined well in advance, and the fact of their existence made public knowledge. You can learn bout some of these conjunctions here

Fight

Marchers, Imperial Orcs; Priests

In the wake of the Imperial Senate declaring them to be foreigners, the Imperial Synod has sent not one but two priests - a Marcher and an Imperial Orc - to speak to the Mournwold orc thralls. There have been some results, which you can learn more about here.

Free to Live

The Brass Coast

The exiles from the island of Zemress have settled in Segura. Ambitious and hard working, they are full of enthusiasm to reshape their new home, to bring about its full potential. Yet, unsurprisingly, integrating a people who have been separate to the Empire for centuries is not an entirely straightforward proposition. You can learn more about these developments here.

Heroes

Senate; the Brass Coast

The Suranni Duke of Kalino has sent five thousand troops across the Imperial border into Feroz at the invitation of the Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy. The rebel slaves that had established camps along the border have been decisively smashed, and almost all have been executed or returned to the Iron Confederacy in chains. You can learn more about these developments here.

How Sweet is the Sea

Fleet captains; cartographers

The Imperial Senate decided to go ahead and map the Bay of Catazar. You can find out more about how this went - as well as learning about the challenges facing sailors on a Grendel dominated Bay - here.

Hunter of Stars (Plenipotentiary)

Imperial Conclave

For the first time, there are six responses to plenipotentiary messages sent during the Winter Solstice. Five eternals have agreed to a formal parley with an archmage, but one has refused outright. You can learn which eternals are keen to talk to the Empire, and which one is not, here.

Our Choice

Varushka; Brass Coast and Wintermark

During the Winter Solstice, Bogdan Bogdanovich encouraged the Varushans to embrace their heritage and stand with the Iron Helms. The people have listened, and now the generals of the northern nation have some choices to make. You can learn about those choices - and consequences - here.

Start a Fire

Navarr; Imperial Synod

The Navarr have stymied the expansion of the vallorn in Liathaven. The forces of that coil in the depths of Liath's Heart are overextended - weakened. A once in a generation opportunity presents itself - to strike against the vallorn and drive its infestation back. You can learn about these opportunities here.

United in Law (Imperial Address)

All Imperial citizens

The Throne, Imperatrix Lisabetta, has used her power to address the Empire to present a personal message to all Imperial citizens. You can read her message here.

The Whole World (Trade Winds)

Fleet captains; Imperial Senate; Urizen

International politics and trade are an unpredictable ocean of conflicting currents and unpleasantly spiky rocks. The Imperial Ambassadors do their best to navigate the Empire through those dangerous waters, but there is always something new to worry about. You can learn about current developments - including an opportunity to gain more commissions for the Empire, and some interesting suggestions about what to do about the imminent threat of Druj invasion - here.

You'll Recognise Yourself

Lorenzo "la Volpe" Macelliao von Temeschwar; Practically everyone but especially the Imperial Senate

As the Blood Red Roads spread across the Empire, and various constructions are created in the League cities, the benevolence of the Lorenzo "la Volpe" Macelliao von Temeschwar is slowly growing to become a legend. Some people like that. Some people don't. You can learn about both factions - along with the plans for quite a large number of possible commissions - here.

Ongoing Situations and Outcomes

The Mournwold situation is currently stable - work has begun on the fortifications in Greensward and Freemoor. Sarcombe - should it be rebuilt - has been given a charter. The Empire is engaging in some dialogue with the Jotun thralls. For the time being, at least, things are broadly positive... and everyone is waiting with bated breath to see what happens with the Singing Caves.

The Blood Cloaks army has been completed, bringing Wintermark to three armies, and the Imperial Orcs have chosen to permanently change the quality of the Winter Sun to Freedom Fighters.

Roundup

Arcane Projections

As of this event, the changes to the way arcane projections work that we announced before the first event are now in full effect. Magicians contribute arcane projections while downtime is open, rather than being done at events.

Limited Opportunities

Last event there were a number of time-limited opportunities to commission unique structures. In each case we've updated the resolution section of the Winds of Fortune to clarify which are still available and which are not. The key commissions that remain available to the Empire at this time are the opportunities in Varushka following the epic storm, and the magical structures designed by Richard of Holberg for the Imperial Conclave.

Mandates

Seven mandates were successfully upheld in the Imperial Synod. You can find the details of all the mandates, along with the rest of the Synod judgements, here.

Assembly	Mandate	Priest	Outcome
General	We have learned to our bitter cost, the effects of national religious divisions upon the ability of Imperial armies to fight together. At a time when the Empire faces many foes, let us not rush to create another schism. It is the seven Virtues than unite us, not divide us. We send Severin von Holberg with 100 doses of liao to remind Imperial citizens of our common belief in the seven Virtues, at the heart of belief in every Imperial Nation. 100 liao received from Severin von Holberg after the Winter Solstice.	Severin von Holberg	Severin may write an address to the Empire; any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year.	Link
Marcher	The Marcher Assembly sends Sister Meredith with 50 doses of liao to the orcs of the Mournwold to bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous folks of the Mourn to support these preachers and ensure their voices are heard. 50 doses of liao provided by Sister Meredith Stellamaris	Bethany	Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way	Link
General	The Synod recognises the actions of Magician-Prince Barbara Radz in moving to improve the condition of slaves in her eastern alliance in Jarm. We send Jared of the Suns of Couros with 25 doses of liao to urge every Imperial captain intending to visit Jarm to trade with the enlightened people of Rigia, rather than the corrupt slavemasters of Vezak and Kavor. 25 liao recevied from Jared of the Suns of Couros after the Winter solstice	Jared of the Sons of Couros	Imperial captains trading with Vezak and Kavor receive significantly reduced production for the next year.	Link
Dawn	The triumphant defence of Semmerholm is an INSPIRATION to GLORY for every true DAWNISH. We send Lady Caewyn of the Gryphon’s Quill with 25 doses of liao to carry the inspiring songs of our VICTORY to every corner of the NATION so that all may hear the GOOD NEWS. We implore the YEOFOLK of this land to work the HERB GARDENS of DAWN to produce the herbs we need to achieve glorious VICTORY! 25 doses of liao provided by Dread Princess Orlene Ossiene	Dread Princess Orlene Ossiene	Every herb garden in Dawn receives bonus production for the season; Lady Caewyn can submit a song that will improve this bonus	Link
Imperial Orc	The Imperial Orc Assembly sends Bloodcrow Losak with 50 doses of liao to preach to the orcs of the Mournwold and bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous people of the Mourn, orc and human, to support these preachers and those of the Marcher Assembly. 50 doses of liao provided by Bloodcrow Losak after Winter Solstice.	Bloodcrow Losak	Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way.	Link
Varushka	Every established nation of the Empire has traditions that go back to the founding and before. Let all our people look to their past, and let our soldiers remember who they are and where they came from. We send Bogdan Bogdanovich with 50 liao to encourage all Varushkan soldiers to embrace our rich heritage. 50 Liao received from Bogdan Bogdanovich after the Winter Solstice.	Bogdan Bogdanovich	All Varushkan armies are affected by the penalties for fighting alongside Wintermark, and the Brass Coast, rather than just the Iron Helms. There will be opportunities to update the quality of their armies.	Link
General	The General Assembly recognises again the lessons to be learned from stories of the Sentinel, and the importance of the virtue of Vigilance. Let Imperial citizens be alert for all dangers, and prepared for malice. Further, let the Silent Sentinel in Casinea be consecrated as a site of pilgrimage and recognised as the likely resting place of that paragon whose inspiration and legacy has endured so many centuries. We send Rhesa, Exarch of the Scions of Ravensfell with a dose of true liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the Silent Sentinel in the name of Vigilance. One dose of true liao and 4 crowns received from Rhesa after the Winter Solstice.	Rhesa	Fortifications will be easier to build and a place of pilgrimage can be built.	Link

Imperial Lore

The ritual Infant Starts with a Blank Slate has been added to Imperial lore by the Conclave and any Imperial magician may master them following the normal rules.

During the Autumn Equinox, the Imperial Senate announced that the schema for the Bloodcloak would be added to Imperial lore, allowing any artisan to master the creation of these items. The knowledge of this magic item has now been distributed and any Imperial artisan can choose it as one of the items they know how to create..

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-==Interlude==
+==Overview==
-The Spring Equinox winds of fortune will come out shortly before the next event (which is June 15th to June 17th as it happens). However, there are a number of significant events happening in the wake of the Winter Solstice that may affect some players' Downtime actions - primarily effects on personal resources.
+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 [[382YE_Spring_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. 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.
+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.
-Downtime is due to close at 2pm in the afternoon on Wednesday 9th of May.
+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.
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+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.
-==Warfare==
+==Winds of Fortune==
-Any players whose character controls a [[military unit]] can choose from a number of [[Military_unit#Downtime_Options|downtime options]]. Left to their own devices, a military unit defaults to [[Military_unit#Paid_Work|paid work]] guaranteeing an income of herbs, ingots or measures, money, or mana crystal. Otherwise, they may log into the downtime system and choose to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defending_a_Fortification|fortification]], or [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project|assign to a special project]] such as a [[spy network]]. By browsing the available army options, the player can read the orders issued by the [[General|general]] of each before making their decision.
+===Before the Sunrise (Winds of Magic)===
-===Imperial Guerdon===
+* '''Navarr, especially in Therunin; Winterfolk; Dawnish; Artisans; people who like cats'''
-The Imperial Guerdon is a bursary set up by the [[Imperial Senate]] primarily to reward military units that support [[Imperial army|Imperial armies]], [[spy network|spy networks]], and [[fortification|fortifications]]. The value of the Imperial Guerdon is divided between each military unit and fleet that supports an army in proportion to their effective strength. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] has the power to exclude any or all navies from the Guerdon. If they do so, then a character who supports such a navy will receive nothing for doing so.
+For the first time in ages, the state of the stars in the night skies are not the main event. Among other things, this round up of magic events includes mention of the new [[runeforge]] in [[Redoubt]]; a very problematic offer from a powerful [[eternal]], and an even more problematic [[curse]] settling over [[vallorn]]-haunted [[Therunin]]. Oh, and something about the cats of [[Spiral]]. You can read the round-up [[Before the sunrise|here]].
-This season, the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] has [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_announcement_of_the_Quartermaster_General|announced]] that shares of the Guerdon will be paid to captains supporting the following forces:<br>
+===Beg, Steal, or Borrow===
-*the Quiet Step
+* '''Freeborn; Marchers; Wintermark maggots; relic owners; monster hunters'''
-* the Summer Storm
+While everyone expects politics on the Anvil field, it's easy to forget that the Summits are also a time to engage in trade. There are mysterious Freeborn manuscripts and strange Feni letters to be sold, whose true value no doubt lies in the secrets they contain; a maggot selling loot; an agent purchasing religious relics; a refugee with a haunted jar; and a pair of Navarr who want to meet with monster hunters. They're all described [[beg, steal, or borrow|here]].
-* the Hounds of Glory
-* the Wolves of War.
-The Guerdon stands at 175 Thrones. If you support an army that is not on this list, or you support a fortification or spy network, you will get no Guerdon shares.
-===Spy Networks===
-Not only has the [[Hordalant]] [[spy network]] been destroyed by the [[Jotun]], the [[Imperial Senate]] has voted to begin [[Spy_network#Decommissioning_a_Spy_Network|decommissioning]] the [[Verthandi]] spy network. As a consequence, both have been removed from the drop-down menu.
-==Trade==
-* '''Pirates!'''
-* '''Port of Robec open'''
-* '''Vezak continues to provide additional mana; Nemoria continues to provide additional orichalcum and iridescent gloaming'''
-[[Grendel]] pirates, backed up by creatures of [[Siakha]], have [[Talking_sailor#False_Flags|begun attacking]] any [[fleet]] passing through the Bay of Catazar. This means that during the coming season all fleets from [[Tassato]], [[Sarvos]], [[the Brass Coast]], [[Highguard]], or [[Urizen]] will suffer a 1 rank penalty to production if they engage in trade.
-The port of [[Iron_Confederacy_ports#Robec|Robec]] in the [[Iron Confederacy]] is now open to Imperial [[fleet]] captains. We're still filling the details in, but the production of a fleet visiting the port is listed [[Foreign_ports|here]].
+===Benevolence, Inspiration, and Legacy===
+* '''Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate, all Imperial followers of the Way'''
+In [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#All_Work_Together|resolving a dispute]] between several [[Imperial Synod|Synod]] factions, the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] has passed a [[mandate]] that opposes further spiritual or religious conflict in the Empire. As part of the mandate, Severin von Holberg was empowered to present a sermon which was distributed throughout the Empire. The sermon examines what it means to be a virtuous citizen, and lays out a series of questions that can be used to help choose the correct course of action when faced with almost any dilemma. You can read his words - and learn about some of the sometimes radical responses - [[Benevolence, inspiration, and legacy|here]].
-Vezak and Nemoria (southern Principalities of Jarm and Asavean Archipelago respectively) continue to provide additional production to Imperial captains visiting them.
+===A Bit of Peace (Orc Affairs)===
+* '''Imperial Senate, Navarr, Highguard, and Dawn'''
+Three nations of [[orc|orcs]] - [[Jotun]], [[Thule]], and the [[Great Forest Orcs|Great Forest]]. Two-and-a-half delegations. Talk of peace treaties. And the sudden unexpected arrival of a number of people in northern Highguard out of a [[Great Forest of Peytaht|forest]] humans have no business coming out of... You can learn more about these developments [[A bit of peace|here]].
-==Events==
+===Change===
-Some of the Winds of Fortune have specific effects this downtime.
+* '''[[Mine]] and [[forest]] owners; magicians especially practitioners of night magic'''
-===Map the Bay===
+The [[eternal|eternals]] known as [[Murit]] and [[Soghter]] have apparently undergone some sort of all-consuming, fundamental change. In their stead a new eternal rises. This has had some peculiar side-effects on the Empire - especially if you own a mine or a forest - which you can learn about [[Change|here]].
-As per the [[Talking_sailor#Map_the_Bay|Wind of Fortune]], the [[Imperial Senate]] has voted to [[Map the Bay of Catazaar|map the Bay of Catazar]]. This means that any [[fleet]] captain can assign their ships to aid this opportunity - they can find "Map the Bay" in the drop-down menu for [[Fleet#Privateering|privateering]].
+===City Lights===
+* '''The League (especially bravos and mountebanks); Hahnmark; Madruga'''
+Money. You either have it, or you want it, or so the saying goes. In the League, the bite trade is contributing to a bit of a crisis that threatens to further complicate the rich street life of the four cities. In Madruga, the Grendel threat to the city of sails - to Siroc - is a topic of great concern. In Kalpaheim, the "city" of Wintermark, the opportunities presented by the easy access to the whole Empire provided by the Blood Red Roads are being extensively examined. You can learn about these three monetarily-driven situations [[City lights|here]].
+===Come Back to Stay===
+* '''People attending Anvil'''
+Zenith has fallen to the Druj. Rumours are rife that this means the imminent return of a [[Empress Varkula|certain]] long-dead [[the Throne|Throne]]. It's probably nonsense. But just in case it isn't, you can read about the eerie unexplained events [[Come back to stay|here]].
+===Coming Home===
+* '''Wintermark'''
+An exceptionally rare conjunction of the [[Sentinel Gate]] leads to the marshes of [[Kallavesa]], signalling an opportunity to do... something. Talk turns to [[heroism]], and the right way for the Winterfolk to live. You can learn more about this situation [[Coming home|here]].
+===Everything Has Rhythm (Conjunctions)===
+* '''Imperial Heroes'''
+The [[Sentinel Gate]] is a true wonder of the world, allowing Imperial heroes to visit places all around the Empire and deal with threats to the safety of their people. Some of those conjunctions can be determined well in advance, and the fact of their existence made public knowledge. You can learn bout some of these conjunctions [[Everything has rhythm|here]]
-===Saboteurs in Semmerholm===
+===Fight===
-There are [[Druj]] saboteurs in [[Semmerholm]]. They have slipped past the armies and rampage across the territory, striking without warning and slinking back into the shadows when Imperial heroes arrive to deal with them. Every [[mine]], [[forest]], [[herb garden]], and [[mana site]] in Semmerholm suffers a one rank penalty to its production this season.
+* '''Marchers, Imperial Orcs; Priests'''
-===New Spring, New Start===
+In the wake of the Imperial Senate declaring them to be foreigners, the [[Imperial Synod]] has sent not one but two priests - a Marcher and an Imperial Orc - to speak to the [[Mournwold]] [[orc]] thralls. There have been some results, which you can learn more about [[Fight|here]].
-Farms in the [[Mournwold]] are experiencing a burst of fertility and new growth. Every farm in the Mournwold gains a share of 2 Thrones of additional production, like a [[great work]]. The benefit is an [[enchantment]] woven with [[Spring magic]].
+===Free to Live===
+* '''The Brass Coast'''
+The exiles from the island of [[Zemress]] have settled in [[Segura]]. [[Ambition|Ambitious]] and [[Prosperity|hard working]], they are full of enthusiasm to reshape their new home, to bring about its full potential. Yet, unsurprisingly, integrating a people who have been separate to the Empire for centuries is not an entirely straightforward proposition. You can learn more about these developments [[Free to live|here]].
-===Liao Market Surge===
+===Heroes===
-As mentioned in the [[Dusty_old_dust#The_Variable_Price_of_Liao|Winds of Fortune]], the price of [[liao]] has taken another upswing. If you choose to sell any liao from your [[congregation]] you'll get 18 rings a dose rather than the more common 12 rings.
+* '''Senate; the Brass Coast'''
+The [[Iron Confederacy|Suranni]] Duke of Kalino has sent five thousand troops across the Imperial border into [[Feroz]] at the invitation of the [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]]. The rebel slaves that had established camps along the border have been decisively smashed, and almost all have been executed or returned to the Iron Confederacy in chains. You can learn more about these developments [[Heroes|here]].
-===White Seed and Mana Sites===
+===How Sweet is the Sea===
-Don't forget if you own a [[mana site]] you can spend money from your inventory to increase the amount of mana you produce this season by taking advantage of the [[Better_world#Beloye_Zerno|beloye zerno]] - the white seed - brought to the Empire by enterprising [[Principalities of Jarm|Jarmish]] merchants.
+* '''Fleet captains; cartographers'''
+The Imperial Senate decided to go ahead and [[Talking_sailor#Map_the_Bay|map the Bay of Catazar]]. You can find out more about how this went - as well as learning about the challenges facing sailors on a [[Grendel]] dominated Bay - [[How sweet is the sea|here]].
-==Arcane Projections==
+===Hunter of Stars (Plenipotentiary)===
-As of this downtime, the changes to the way [[Arcane_projection|arcane projections]] work that we announced before the first event are now in effect. Magicians contribute arcane projections while downtime is open, rather than being done at events.
+* '''Imperial Conclave'''
+For the first time, there are six responses to [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary|plenipotentiary]] messages sent during the Winter Solstice. Five [[eternal|eternals]] have agreed to a formal [[Archmage#Parley|parley]] with an [[archmage]], but one has refused outright. You can learn which eternals are keen to talk to the Empire, and which one is not, [[Hunter of stars|here]].
+===Our Choice===
+* '''Varushka; Brass Coast and Wintermark'''
+During the Winter Solstice, Bogdan Bogdanovich encouraged the Varushans to embrace their heritage and stand with the Iron Helms. The people have listened, and now the generals of the northern nation have some choices to make. You can learn about those choices - and consequences - [[Our choice|here]].
-==Mandates==
+===Start a Fire===
-Seven [[mandate|mandates]] were successfully upheld in the [[Imperial Synod]]. You can find the details of all the mandates, along with the rest of the Synod judgements, [[381YE_Winter Solstice_Synod_judgements#Mandate|here]]. As always, these mandates only have an effect if the named priest provides the appropriate amount of [[liao]] and  [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk emails Profound Decisions].
+* '''Navarr; Imperial Synod'''
+The Navarr have stymied the expansion of the [[vallorn]] in [[Liathaven]]. The forces of that coil in the depths of [[Liathaven#Liath.27s_Heart|Liath's Heart]] are overextended - weakened. A once in a generation opportunity presents itself - to strike against the vallorn and drive its infestation back. You can learn about these opportunities [[Start a fire|here]].
-Some of these mandates will have an effect this downtime; we'll update this page and adjust the Facebook and forum posts to reflect this once we have confirmation a mandate is happening.
+===United in Law (Imperial Address)===
+* '''All Imperial citizens'''
+The [[the Throne|Throne]], [[Empress Lisabetta|Imperatrix Lisabetta]], has used her power to [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire|address the Empire]] to present a personal message to all Imperial citizens. You can read her message [[United in law|here]].
+===The Whole World (Trade Winds)===
+* '''Fleet captains; Imperial Senate; Urizen'''
+International politics and trade are an unpredictable ocean of conflicting currents and unpleasantly spiky rocks. The Imperial Ambassadors do their best to navigate the Empire through those dangerous waters, but there is always something new to worry about. You can learn about current developments - including an opportunity to gain more commissions for the Empire, and some interesting suggestions about what to do about the imminent threat of Druj invasion - [[The whole world|here]].
+===You'll Recognise Yourself===
+* '''Lorenzo "la Volpe" Macelliao von Temeschwar; Practically everyone but especially the Imperial Senate'''
+As the Blood Red Roads spread across the Empire, and various constructions are created in the League cities, the benevolence of the Lorenzo "la Volpe" Macelliao von Temeschwar is slowly growing to become a legend. Some people like that. Some people don't. You can learn about both factions - along with the plans for quite a large number of possible [[commission|commissions]] - [[You'll recognise yourself|here]].
+==Ongoing Situations and Outcomes==
+The [[Mournwold]] situation is currently stable - work has begun on the fortifications in [[Mournwold#Greensward|Greensward]] and [[Mournwold#Freemoor|Freemoor]]. Sarcombe - should it be rebuilt - has been given a [[Charter_Sarcombe_market_town|charter]]. The Empire is [[#Fight|engaging in some dialogue]] with the Jotun thralls. For the time being, at least, things are broadly positive... and everyone is waiting with bated breath to see what happens with the [[Singing Caves]].
+The Blood Cloaks army has been completed, bringing Wintermark to three armies, and the Imperial Orcs have chosen to permanently change the quality of the Winter Sun to Freedom Fighters.
+==Roundup==
+===Arcane Projections===
+As of this event, the changes to the way [[Arcane_projection|arcane projections]] work that we announced before the first event are now in full effect. Magicians contribute arcane projections while downtime is open, rather than being done at events.
+===Limited Opportunities===
+Last event there were a number of time-limited opportunities to [[commission]] unique structures. In each case we've updated the ''resolution'' section of the Winds of Fortune to clarify which are still available and which are not. The key commissions that remain available to the Empire at this time are the opportunities in [[Varushka]] following the [[Sowing_on_the_mountains|epic storm]], and the magical structures designed by [[Foggy_mountain_top#Richard_of_Holberg|Richard of Holberg]] for the [[Imperial Conclave]].
+===Mandates===
+Seven [[mandate|mandates]] were successfully upheld in the [[Imperial Synod]]. You can find the details of all the mandates, along with the rest of the Synod judgements, [[381YE_Winter Solstice_Synod_judgements#Mandate|here]].
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 | '''Assembly''' || '''[[Mandate]]''' || '''Priest''' || '''Outcome''' ||
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-|General|| We have learned to our bitter cost, the effects of national religious divisions upon the ability of Imperial armies to fight together. At a time when the Empire faces many foes, let us not rush to create another schism. It is the seven Virtues than unite us, not divide us. We send Severin von Holberg with 100 doses of liao to remind Imperial citizens of our common belief in the seven Virtues, at the heart of belief in every Imperial Nation.|| Severin von Holberg || Severin may write an address to the Empire; any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year. || [[All_work_together#Mandates|Link]]
+|General|| We have learned to our bitter cost, the effects of national religious divisions upon the ability of Imperial armies to fight together. At a time when the Empire faces many foes, let us not rush to create another schism. It is the seven Virtues than unite us, not divide us. We send Severin von Holberg with 100 doses of liao to remind Imperial citizens of our common belief in the seven Virtues, at the heart of belief in every Imperial Nation.<br>'''100 liao received from Severin von Holberg after the Winter Solstice.''' || Severin von Holberg || Severin may write an address to the Empire; any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year. || [[All_work_together#Mandates|Link]]
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-| Marcher || The Marcher Assembly sends Sister Meredith with 50 doses of liao to the orcs of the Mournwold to bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous folks of the Mourn to support these preachers and ensure their voices are heard. || Bethany || Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way || [[House_of_earth#The_Way_To_Where|Link]]
+| Marcher || The Marcher Assembly sends Sister Meredith with 50 doses of liao to the orcs of the Mournwold to bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous folks of the Mourn to support these preachers and ensure their voices are heard.<br>'''50 doses of liao provided by Sister Meredith Stellamaris ''' || Bethany || Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way|| [[House_of_earth#The_Way_To_Where|Link]]
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-| General || The Synod recognises the actions of Magician-Prince Barbara Radz in moving to improve the condition of slaves in her eastern alliance in Jarm. We send Jared of the Suns of Couros with 25 doses of liao to urge every Imperial captain intending to visit Jarm to trade with the enlightened people of Rigia, rather than the corrupt slavemasters of Vezak and Kavor. <br>'''25 liao recevied from Jard of the Suns of Couros after the WInter solstice''' || Jared of the Sons of Couros  || Imperial captains trading with Vezak and Kavor receive significantly reduced production for the next year. || [[Better_world#The_Synod|Link]]
+| General || The Synod recognises the actions of Magician-Prince Barbara Radz in moving to improve the condition of slaves in her eastern alliance in Jarm. We send Jared of the Suns of Couros with 25 doses of liao to urge every Imperial captain intending to visit Jarm to trade with the enlightened people of Rigia, rather than the corrupt slavemasters of Vezak and Kavor. <br>'''25 liao recevied from Jared of the Suns of Couros after the Winter solstice''' || Jared of the Sons of Couros  || Imperial captains trading with Vezak and Kavor receive significantly reduced production for the next year. || [[Better_world#The_Synod|Link]]
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-| Dawn || The triumphant defence of Semmerholm is an INSPIRATION to GLORY for every true DAWNISH. We send Lady Caewyn of the Gryphon’s Quill with 25 doses of liao to carry the inspiring songs of our VICTORY to every corner of the NATION so that all may hear the GOOD NEWS. We implore the YEOFOLK of this land to work the HERB GARDENS of DAWN to produce the herbs we need to achieve glorious VICTORY! || Dread Princess Orlene Ossiene || Every herb garden in Dawn receives bonus production for the season; Lady Caewyn can submit a song that will improve this bonus || [[Budded_roses#Renewed_Pride|Link]]
+| Dawn || The triumphant defence of Semmerholm is an INSPIRATION to GLORY for every true DAWNISH. We send Lady Caewyn of the Gryphon’s Quill with 25 doses of liao to carry the inspiring songs of our VICTORY to every corner of the NATION so that all may hear the GOOD NEWS. We implore the YEOFOLK of this land to work the HERB GARDENS of DAWN to produce the herbs we need to achieve glorious VICTORY!<br>'''25 doses of liao provided by Dread Princess Orlene Ossiene''' || Dread Princess Orlene Ossiene || Every herb garden in Dawn receives bonus production for the season; Lady Caewyn can submit a song that will improve this bonus || [[Budded_roses#Renewed_Pride|Link]]
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-| Imperial Orc || The Imperial Orc Assembly sends Bloodcrow Losak with 50 doses of liao to preach to the orcs of the Mournwold and bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous people of the Mourn, orc and human, to support these preachers and those of the Marcher Assembly. || Bloodcrow Losak || Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way. || [[House_of_earth#The_Way_To_Where|Link]]
+| Imperial Orc || The Imperial Orc Assembly sends Bloodcrow Losak with 50 doses of liao to preach to the orcs of the Mournwold and bring them to the Way of Virtue. We encourage the Virtuous people of the Mourn, orc and human, to support these preachers and those of the Marcher Assembly.<br>'''50 doses of liao provided by Bloodcrow Losak after Winter Solstice.''' || Bloodcrow Losak || Begins the process of enlightening the ex-Jotun thralls as to the teachings of the Way. || [[House_of_earth#The_Way_To_Where|Link]]
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 | Varushka || Every established nation of the Empire has traditions that go back to the founding and before. Let all our people look to their past, and let our soldiers remember who they are and where they came from. We send Bogdan Bogdanovich with 50 liao to encourage all Varushkan soldiers to embrace our rich heritage.<br>'''50 Liao received from Bogdan Bogdanovich after the Winter Solstice.''' || Bogdan Bogdanovich  || All Varushkan armies are affected by the penalties for fighting alongside Wintermark, and the Brass Coast, rather than just the Iron Helms. There will be opportunities to update the quality of their armies. || [[You_know_the_night#Varushka|Link]]
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-| General || The General Assembly recognises again the lessons to be learned from stories of the Sentinel, and the importance of the virtue of Vigilance. Let Imperial citizens be alert for all dangers, and prepared for malice. Further, let the Silent Sentinel in Casinea be consecrated as a site of pilgrimage and recognised as the likely resting place of that paragon whose inspiration and legacy has endured so many centuries. We send Rhesa, Exarch of the Scions of Ravensfell with a dose of true liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the Silent Sentinel in the name of Vigilance. || Rhesa || If the true liao is provided, fortifications will be easier to build and a place of pilgrimage can be built. || [[Sing_your_name#The_Silent_Sentinel|Link]]
+| General || The General Assembly recognises again the lessons to be learned from stories of the Sentinel, and the importance of the virtue of Vigilance. Let Imperial citizens be alert for all dangers, and prepared for malice. Further, let the Silent Sentinel in Casinea be consecrated as a site of pilgrimage and recognised as the likely resting place of that paragon whose inspiration and legacy has endured so many centuries. We send Rhesa, Exarch of the Scions of Ravensfell with a dose of true liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the Silent Sentinel in the name of Vigilance.<br>'''One dose of true liao and 4 crowns received from Rhesa after the Winter Solstice.''' || Rhesa || Fortifications will be easier to build and a place of pilgrimage can be built. || [[Sing_your_name#The_Silent_Sentinel|Link]]
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 ==Imperial Lore==
-The ritual [[Infant Starts With A Blank Slate]] has been added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[Imperial Conclave|Conclave]] and any Imperial magician may master them following the normal rules.
+The ritual [[Infant Starts with a Blank Slate]] has been added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[Imperial Conclave|Conclave]] and any Imperial magician may master them following the normal rules.
-During the Autumn Equinox, the [[Imperial Senate]] announced that the [[Magic_items#Schema|schema]] for the [[Bloodcloak]] would be [[Add Bloodcloak schema to Imperial Lore|added to Imperial lore]], allowing any [[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisan]] to master the creation of these items. So far, the civil service has not received the 10 Thrones required to make this happen.
+During the Autumn Equinox, the [[Imperial Senate]] announced that the [[Magic_items#Schema|schema]] for the [[Bloodcloak]] would be [[Add Bloodcloak schema to Imperial Lore|added to Imperial lore]], allowing any [[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisan]] to master the creation of these items. The knowledge of this [[magic items|magic item]] has now been distributed and any Imperial artisan can choose it as one of the items they know how to create..
-[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
+[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]