Sungold Pass
Overview
Sungold Pass lies high in the Opascari mountains. It was discovered by the Empire in the wake of a terrible storm that wracked northern Varushka shortly after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
The Pass
The Henk Incident
In Spring 383YE, the Minister for Historical Research, Caleb of the Cenotaph, commissioned historical research into Sungold Pass. As part of the commission, Snowstorm Henk of the Imperial Orcs lead a small team of researchers up to the pass. While exploring the area, the civil servants were taken prisoner by the Thule who accused them of espionage.
While captive, Snowstorm Henk was able to pass some information about the Pass to a civil servant allowed into the Thule camp to ensure the Imperial citizens were in good health. Thanks to the intercession of Yevgeni Katzev, Ambassador to Otkodov, the orc and his companions were released unharmed shortly before the Summer Solstice.
On his return, Snowstorm Henk set to work compiling his notes as part of a report for the Imperial Archivist about the Pass, and the provenance of the mines beneath.
The Orichalcum Mines
Further Reading
- Sowing on the mountains - Winter 381YE - the discovery of Sungold Pass.
- Claim Sungold Pass - Summer 382YE - Senate motion claiming Sungold Pass for the Empire.
- In the end everything collides - Autumn 382YE - Thule contest Imperial claim
- between peace and hate - Winter 382YE
- Music of a distant drum - Spring 383YE - Snowstorm Henk and his historical research team are arrested by the Thule
- Long walk home - Summer 383YE - Snowstorm Henk and his team are released by the Thule.
- Ratify Sungold Treaty - Summer 383YE - Senate motion withdrawing Imperial claims on Sungold Pass