385YE Spring Equinox winds of fortune - Revision history

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	* '''Very few people died as a direct response of the magical storms of last year, and of the floods that followed them'''		* '''Very few people died as a direct response of the magical storms of last year, and of the floods that followed them'''
	* '''The Thule are not lying about having ended the institution of slavery they remain an authoritarian regime where ''nobody'' has much freedom however'''		* '''The Thule are not lying about having ended the institution of slavery they remain an authoritarian regime where ''nobody'' has much freedom however'''
	The Empire as wide and complicated. It's easy for a rumour to get out of control, and transform into misinformation that can potentially damage ~~imperial~~ citizens. If the rumour spreads far and wide enough, there's a good chance that it might even lead to a mistake at the highest level. So far the Empire has avoided going to war over a misunderstanding, and there's many who want to keep it that way. The Civil Service in particular can step in to correct certain misconceptions, but even they can make mistakes. Since the Winter Solstice there have been two rumours in particular that have begun to take root and shift from hearsay to something potentially more damaging.		The Empire as wide and complicated. It's easy for a rumour to get out of control, and transform into misinformation that can potentially damage Imperial citizens. If the rumour spreads far and wide enough, there's a good chance that it might even lead to a mistake at the highest level. So far the Empire has avoided going to war over a misunderstanding, and there's many who want to keep it that way. The Civil Service in particular can step in to correct certain misconceptions, but even they can make mistakes. Since the Winter Solstice there have been two rumours in particular that have begun to take root and shift from hearsay to something potentially more damaging.

	The first concerns the ''magical storms'' that were invoked over the Empire last Summer. It's well known that they lead to [[Light upon the water\|extensive property damage]]. The storms and the [[Light_upon_the_water#Gentle_Renewal\|renewing magic]] that followed in their wake have also had a [[Light_upon_the_water#Sodden_Ground\|lasting effect]] on marshes, fens, and swamps across the Empire and in some territories that weren't even subject to the storms themselves. What they ''didn't'' do however is cause widespread loss of life. That some people died who might have lived is not debated; but the Civil Service is very clear that the scale of the deaths was no worse than might have happened during a particularly bad storm of natural origin. The Synod took pains to advise people that the storms were coming, and Imperial magicians knew of the discussions in the Conclave. Some unfortunate people in isolated areas may have been unprepared, but even there the number of people killed is almost negligible (although just as painful for their families). Talk of "widespread loss of life" due to the storms and the floods is simply... not factual.		The first concerns the ''magical storms'' that were invoked over the Empire last Summer. It's well known that they lead to [[Light upon the water\|extensive property damage]]. The storms and the [[Light_upon_the_water#Gentle_Renewal\|renewing magic]] that followed in their wake have also had a [[Light_upon_the_water#Sodden_Ground\|lasting effect]] on marshes, fens, and swamps across the Empire and in some territories that weren't even subject to the storms themselves. What they ''didn't'' do however is cause widespread loss of life. That some people died who might have lived is not debated; but the Civil Service is very clear that the scale of the deaths was no worse than might have happened during a particularly bad storm of natural origin. The Synod took pains to advise people that the storms were coming, and Imperial magicians knew of the discussions in the Conclave. Some unfortunate people in isolated areas may have been unprepared, but even there the number of people killed is almost negligible (although just as painful for their families). Talk of "widespread loss of life" due to the storms and the floods is simply... not factual.

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	===Shallow Days===		===Shallow Days===
	* '''Imperial Senate; Grendel Ambassador; Highguard and Brass Coast National Assemblies; Priests dedicated to Wisdom; Flávio Capra Gláucio van Holberg, Cesare Sanguineo Rezia Di Tassato, Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Jarrigk Orzel, Paulus Adelaar van Holberg, Shauni di Vergo, and Viviane de Coeurdefer'''		* '''Imperial Senate; Grendel Ambassador; Highguard and Brass Coast National Assemblies; Priests dedicated to Wisdom; Flávio Capra Gláucio van Holberg, Cesare Sanguineo Rezia Di Tassato, Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Jarrigk Orzel, Paulus Adelaar van Holberg, Shauni di Vergo, and Viviane de Coeurdefer'''
	The Empire [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|signed a peace treaty with the Grendel in Autumn 383YE]]. As part of the treaty, they agreed there will be peace between the two nations for a period of two years. The treaty includes a clause allowing for negotiations to begin in Spring Equinox 385YE, to see if the treaty can be extended. As a result Grendel representatives of the Council of Salt Lords are expected to attend Anvil this summit. At the previous summit, the Senate [[Ratify treaty with Salt Lord Kalliact\|roundly rejected]] attempts by ''Salt Lord Kaliact'' of [[Spiral]] to make an agreement with the Empire on behalf of the territory she controls. It remains to be seen if her representatives will form part of any new delegation. There's also the matter of large numbers of Grendel merchants keen to buy Imperial goods, trading on the uncertainty the coming deadline creates. It seems that Grendel diplomacy is likely to be very much at the heart of many political discussions during this summit, and there seems to be more than just one group of southern orcs heading to Anvil.		The Empire [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|signed a peace treaty with the Grendel in Autumn 383YE]]. As part of the treaty, they agreed there will be peace between the two nations for a period of two years. The treaty includes a clause allowing for negotiations to begin in Spring Equinox 385YE, to see if the treaty can be extended. As a result Grendel representatives of the Council of Salt Lords are expected to attend Anvil this summit. At the previous summit, the Senate [[Ratify treaty with Salt Lord Kalliact\|roundly rejected]] attempts by ''Salt Lord Kaliact'' of [[Spiral]] to make an agreement with the Empire on behalf of the territory she controls. It remains to be seen if her representatives will form part of any new delegation. There's also the matter of large numbers of Grendel merchants keen to buy Imperial goods, trading on the uncertainty the coming deadline creates. It seems that Grendel diplomacy is likely to be very much at the heart of many political discussions during this summit, and there seems to be more than just one group of southern orcs heading to Anvil.

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	A contingent of [[Mournwold thralls\|Mournwold orcs]] - the former [[Jotun]] thralls - visited the Marchers during the last Summit. Over the last six months or so, a number of the orcs have apparently quit the Marches, returning to Jotun lands. Those who remain - the vast majority of those who were living in the Mournwold - have explicitly requested that they be accepted as Marchers. They want to join the nation, and become Imperial citizens. Any who ''didn't'' have now left the Empire. Their enthusiasm is all very well, but a major obstacle still remains - they [[Heart_of_gold#Faith\|still maintain beliefs at odds with Doctrine]]. The orcs recognise this - they have declared ''take all of us or none of us'', echoing the Marcher demand of the [[First Empress]], but in this case meaning that the Marches must accept their spiritual beliefs. None are prepared to abandon their belief that orcs reincarnate - or at least that those who embrace a path of pacifism like that of the Thralls do.		A contingent of [[Mournwold thralls\|Mournwold orcs]] - the former [[Jotun]] thralls - visited the Marchers during the last Summit. Over the last six months or so, a number of the orcs have apparently quit the Marches, returning to Jotun lands. Those who remain - the vast majority of those who were living in the Mournwold - have explicitly requested that they be accepted as Marchers. They want to join the nation, and become Imperial citizens. Any who ''didn't'' have now left the Empire. Their enthusiasm is all very well, but a major obstacle still remains - they [[Heart_of_gold#Faith\|still maintain beliefs at odds with Doctrine]]. The orcs recognise this - they have declared ''take all of us or none of us'', echoing the Marcher demand of the [[First Empress]], but in this case meaning that the Marches must accept their spiritual beliefs. None are prepared to abandon their belief that orcs reincarnate - or at least that those who embrace a path of pacifism like that of the Thralls do.

	Furthermore, it seems that not every Marcher is keen on the orcs joining the nation, even after having met them. An invitation to the orcs to attend Anvil this summit again, perhaps to meet some of their critics, has been politely declined. Hap the Soft, one of the community leaders of the Mournwold dwelling orcs, has said that he ''would'' have come but the problem is that the fact a number of orcs have quit the Marches means several of the farms owned by the former thralls are short-handed and everyone is having to pitch in. However, all things being equal, he will attempt to bring another delegation of orcs - including some ~~godhi~~ if possible - to Anvil at the Summer Solstice, once all the planting is done. Hopefully by that point someone will have come up with a plan to deal with the whole religious problem.		Furthermore, it seems that not every Marcher is keen on the orcs joining the nation, even after having met them. An invitation to the orcs to attend Anvil this summit again, perhaps to meet some of their critics, has been politely declined. Hap the Soft, one of the community leaders of the Mournwold dwelling orcs, has said that he ''would'' have come but the problem is that the fact a number of orcs have quit the Marches means several of the farms owned by the former thralls are short-handed and everyone is having to pitch in. However, all things being equal, he will attempt to bring another delegation of orcs - including some ghodi if possible - to Anvil at the Summer Solstice, once all the planting is done. Hopefully by that point someone will have come up with a plan to deal with the whole religious problem.

	===Beneath the Mint (Conjunction)===		===Beneath the Mint (Conjunction)===

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	===Rain King===		===Rain King===
	* '''Farm owners; Archmage of Spring and the Imperial Conclave, especially the Silver Chalice; Cassandra i Periera i Erigo and the ''Sails of the First Flame'' coven, Marcher landskeepers; healers of all kinds; Navarr and Highborn opponents of the vallorn'''		* '''Farm owners; Archmage of Spring and the Imperial Conclave, especially the Silver Chalice; Cassandra i Periera i Erigo and the ''Sails of the First Flame'' coven, Marcher landskeepers; healers of all kinds; Navarr and Highborn opponents of the vallorn'''
	One of the reasons [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]] gives for not attending a formal parley with the Archmage of Spring is that he is busy sending his heralds hither and yon to provide practical aid to Imperial citizens. With the [[Hallow of the Green World]] wrapping the entire Empire in a potent net of [[Spring magic]], ''~~Bogfearthen~~'' is apparently occupied helping farmers and healers alike to make the most of the lingering magic. Some boons he provides without difficulty, setting healing herbs growing in farms, offering the aid of heralds to revitalise tired soil, and making a gift of magical scrolls to those who might be interested in them. Other boons come in the form of proposals for things the Empire might build to allow ''Willowbraid'' and his friends to help healers and those who fight the [[vallorn]]. There's also plentiful opportunities to talk about what ''Ossegrahn'' wants, and some of it may prove a little surprising.		One of the reasons [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]] gives for not attending a formal parley with the Archmage of Spring is that he is busy sending his heralds hither and yon to provide practical aid to Imperial citizens. With the [[Hallow of the Green World]] wrapping the entire Empire in a potent net of [[Spring magic]], ''Bogfearthan'' is apparently occupied helping farmers and healers alike to make the most of the lingering magic. Some boons he provides without difficulty, setting healing herbs growing in farms, offering the aid of heralds to revitalise tired soil, and making a gift of magical scrolls to those who might be interested in them. Other boons come in the form of proposals for things the Empire might build to allow ''Willowbraid'' and his friends to help healers and those who fight the [[vallorn]]. There's also plentiful opportunities to talk about what ''Ossegrahn'' wants, and some of it may prove a little surprising.

	You can find out about the boons and opportunities Lord Rain provides in the '''[[Rain king]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out about the boons and opportunities Lord Rain provides in the '''[[Rain king]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Tooth by Tooth===		===Tooth by Tooth===
	* '''Pride assembly; people with an interest in other religions'''		* '''Pride assembly; people with an interest in other religions'''
	At the recent summit, the Pride Assembly approved a judgement submitted by Ubarius of ~~Tropiaon~~ Citadel urging priests to redouble their efforts to convert those who have been allowed to settle in the Empire without adopting the Way. The Virtues have united the Empire for the best part of four centuries, the one thing every citizens has in common. Recent events have begun to test those bonds. There have always been foreigners dwelling in the Empire who have insisted on clinging to their own religious beliefs. But in recent years there has been an influx of people who have sought the benefits of dwelling in the Empire, but seem to have no interest in adopting the Way.		At the recent summit, the Pride Assembly approved a judgement submitted by Ubarius of Tropaion Citadel urging priests to redouble their efforts to convert those who have been allowed to settle in the Empire without adopting the Way. The Virtues have united the Empire for the best part of four centuries, the one thing every citizens has in common. Recent events have begun to test those bonds. There have always been foreigners dwelling in the Empire who have insisted on clinging to their own religious beliefs. But in recent years there has been an influx of people who have sought the benefits of dwelling in the Empire, but seem to have no interest in adopting the Way.

	You can learn about what is proposed, and the first step towards dealing with this thorny problem, in the '''[[Tooth by tooth]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what is proposed, and the first step towards dealing with this thorny problem, in the '''[[Tooth by tooth]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Thrones and Exemplars===		===Thrones and Exemplars===
	* '''Discussion of the role of the former Thrones as a place of pilgrimage have proved inconclusive'''		* '''Discussion of the role of the former Thrones as a place of pilgrimage have proved inconclusive'''
	During the Winter Solstice, a series of statements of principle were raised in various virtue assemblies, calling for the creation of a new "pilgrim's trail" using the tombs of [[the Throne\|Thrones]] they associated with certain virtues. Only two of the statements - one by '''Brother Enoch''' [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_52\|in the Vigilance assembly]] and one by '''Sarah of the Suns of Couros''' [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_53\|in the Highborn National Assembly]] - were supported with a [[greater majority]]. There has been some interest in Highguard, but at the end of the day the response has been to point out that the tombs already exist, and already attract visitors. Only last season, a group of [[Grendel]] ''questioners'' visited Necropolis on their way to Anvil, to see the tomb of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The problem is that what these statements seem to be suggesting is that the Thrones be treated like [[paragons and exemplars]] without the [[recognition]] of the Synod, and that simply won't happen..		During the Winter Solstice, a series of statements of principle were raised in various virtue assemblies, calling for the creation of a new "pilgrim's trail" using the tombs of [[the Throne\|Thrones]] they associated with certain virtues. Only two of the statements - one by '''Brother Enoch''' [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_52\|in the Vigilance assembly]] and one by '''Sarah of the Suns of Couros''' [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_53\|in the Highborn National Assembly]] - were supported with a [[greater majority]]. There has been some interest in Highguard, but at the end of the day the response has been to point out that the tombs already exist, and already attract visitors. Only last season, a group of [[Grendel]] ''questioners'' visited Necropolis on their way to Anvil, to see the tomb of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The problem is that what these statements seem to be suggesting is that the Thrones be treated like [[paragons and exemplars]] without the [[recognition]] of the Synod, and that simply won't happen.

	On the other hand, two of the Thrones - [[Empress Richilde]] and [[Emperor Ahraz]] are recognised inspirational figures. An [[inspirational location\|inspirational memorial]] could be raised for either of them using [[liao#true liao\|true liao]]. If there are other Thrones whose virtue is convincing enough to persuade the Synod that they should be recognized, then their tombs could likewise serve as the basis for a place of pilgrimage. At the same time, however, the Synod would need to be careful. The virtue of Richilde and Ahraz is self evident, but how many other Thrones are truly virtuous figures. Is [[Emperor Nicovar]]? [[Empress Giselle]]? [[Emperor Hugh]] or [[Emperor Walter]]? Furthermore, none of the Thrones suggested by these statements were uncontroversial - all did things in their lives that could be seen as unvirtuous. It might be best to focus on creating more places of pilgrimage and inspirational tombs dedicated to existing paragons and exemplars, rather than trying to co-opt the tombs of the Thrones.		On the other hand, two of the Thrones - [[Empress Richilde]] and [[Emperor Ahraz]] are recognised inspirational figures. An [[inspirational location\|inspirational memorial]] could be raised for either of them using [[liao#true liao\|true liao]]. If there are other Thrones whose virtue is convincing enough to persuade the Synod that they should be recognized, then their tombs could likewise serve as the basis for a place of pilgrimage. At the same time, however, the Synod would need to be careful. The virtue of Richilde and Ahraz is self evident, but how many other Thrones are truly virtuous figures. Is [[Emperor Nicovar]]? [[Empress Giselle]]? [[Emperor Hugh]] or [[Emperor Walter]]? Furthermore, none of the Thrones suggested by these statements were uncontroversial - all did things in their lives that could be seen as unvirtuous. It might be best to focus on creating more places of pilgrimage and inspirational tombs dedicated to existing paragons and exemplars, rather than trying to co-opt the tombs of the Thrones.

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	===Imperial Orcs and Septs===		===Imperial Orcs and Septs===
	* '''Both the Ethengraw Armoury and the ~~Illaraum~~ Ossuary are already nearing completion'''		* '''Both the Ethengraw Armoury and the Illarawm Ossuary are already nearing completion'''
	* '''The National Assembly has silenced ''Stonecliff Brakkalo'' at least for the moment'''		* '''The National Assembly has silenced ''Stonecliff Brakkalo'' at least for the moment'''
	During the Winter Solstice, both the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Ethengraw_Armoury\|Ethengraw Armoury]] and the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Ossuary_Temple\|Ylaraum Ossuary]] were commissioned, and the materials have already been supplied for both. Work is continuing apace and will be completed in time for the Summer Solstice if nothing goes wrong. This, along with a strongly worded statement from Atla seems to have silenced the [[All_too_well#Fury_on_the_Mountain\|criticism of ''Stonecliff Brakkalo'']] at least for the time being.		During the Winter Solstice, both the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Ethengraw_Armoury\|Ethengraw Armoury]] and the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Ossuary_Temple\|Ylaraum Ossuary]] were commissioned, and the materials have already been supplied for both. Work is continuing apace and will be completed in time for the Summer Solstice if nothing goes wrong. This, along with a strongly worded statement from Atla seems to have silenced the [[All_too_well#Fury_on_the_Mountain\|criticism of ''Stonecliff Brakkalo'']] at least for the time being.

	'''Skywise Gralka''' also raised a statement of principle which was supported by the National Assembly [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_45\|accepting the offer of the ~~Illaraum~~]] to help the Imperial orcs [[All_too_well#A_Sound_of_Silence_.28Illarawm.29\|deal with the voices of angry ancestors]]. Several shaman have already visited the ~~Illaraum~~, and an opportunity to study with some of the mystagogues will apparently be available during the Spring Equinox. The full impact of the offer is still being felt, but it seems to consist of meditative techniques that help an orc ignore distracting voices.		'''Skywise Gralka''' also raised a statement of principle which was supported by the National Assembly [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_45\|accepting the offer of the Illarawm]] to help the Imperial orcs [[All_too_well#A_Sound_of_Silence_.28Illarawm.29\|deal with the voices of angry ancestors]]. Several shaman have already visited the Illarawm, and an opportunity to study with some of the mystagogues will apparently be available during the Spring Equinox. The full impact of the offer is still being felt, but it seems to consist of meditative techniques that help an orc ignore distracting voices.
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	Last season, the Navarr national assembly debated what to do about the request by some Great Forest Orcs to permanently settle in Hercynia and Miaren, near the [[weirwood]] groves there. In the end the National Assembly upheld the [[mandate]] that was [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|proposed by]] '''Neala Blackhawk''', welcoming the orcs who wished to do so to establish [[steading\|steadings]] in the northern Navarr territories.		Last season, the Navarr national assembly debated what to do about the request by some Great Forest Orcs to permanently settle in Hercynia and Miaren, near the [[weirwood]] groves there. In the end the National Assembly upheld the [[mandate]] that was [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|proposed by]] '''Neala Blackhawk''', welcoming the orcs who wished to do so to establish [[steading\|steadings]] in the northern Navarr territories.

	They also upheld a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Aniera Exiles End''' that [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_81\|warned the Navarr]] that the [[Hallow of the Green World]] had been performed, and urged them to prepare for any problems this might cause with the ~~Vallorn~~. Only the vallorn of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] were influenced by the Spring magic, and thanks to it's [[Children in bloom\|particular flavour]] it seems to have ''mostly'' been harmless. There has been a slight upsurge in vallorn activity in the two territories, but the Navarr and their allies were well prepared to deal with it thanks to their Assembly.		They also upheld a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Aniera Exiles End''' that [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_81\|warned the Navarr]] that the [[Hallow of the Green World]] had been performed, and urged them to prepare for any problems this might cause with the vallorn. Only the vallorn of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] were influenced by the Spring magic, and thanks to it's [[Children in bloom\|particular flavour]] it seems to have ''mostly'' been harmless. There has been a slight upsurge in vallorn activity in the two territories, but the Navarr and their allies were well prepared to deal with it thanks to their Assembly.

	Finally, the Assembly upheld a statement from '''Eira Larksong''' that urged those in a position to do so to [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_89\|help renegades in Therunin find their place]] in the Great Dance once more. A notable increase in bandit activity in southern Therunin, especially in [[Therunin#East_Ashes\|East Ashes]], proved to be a cause for concern. By acting swiftly, however, the Navarr guides and brands, accompanied by skilled thorns who knew the area, were able to make contact with some of the "bandit steadings" in the woods there and for the most part found people who were eager to "come home." Not every bandit in East Ashes has sought a new place in the Great Dance, and some had committed crimes serious enough to mandate the involvement of magistrates, but wherever possible clemency defences were provided. There are still some outlaws in the wild region, but any chance that the problem there might escalate to the scale of, say, the recent troubles in [[Karsk]], has been removed.		Finally, the Assembly upheld a statement from '''Eira Larksong''' that urged those in a position to do so to [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_89\|help renegades in Therunin find their place]] in the Great Dance once more. A notable increase in bandit activity in southern Therunin, especially in [[Therunin#East_Ashes\|East Ashes]], proved to be a cause for concern. By acting swiftly, however, the Navarr guides and brands, accompanied by skilled thorns who knew the area, were able to make contact with some of the "bandit steadings" in the woods there and for the most part found people who were eager to "come home." Not every bandit in East Ashes has sought a new place in the Great Dance, and some had committed crimes serious enough to mandate the involvement of magistrates, but wherever possible clemency defences were provided. There are still some outlaws in the wild region, but any chance that the problem there might escalate to the scale of, say, the recent troubles in [[Karsk]], has been removed.

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	===Time and Time Again (Appraisal)===		===Time and Time Again (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; citizens of the Brass Coast, especially those from Kahraman or with an interest in mining; Imperial Military Council; holders of the [[Great Mine of Briante]] and [[Damatian Cliffs]] seats; [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]]; [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]]'''		* '''Imperial Senate; citizens of the Brass Coast, especially those from Kahraman or with an interest in mining; Imperial Military Council; holders of the [[Great Mine of Briante]] and [[Damatian Cliffs]] seats; [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]]; [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]]'''
	At the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticators office]] to prepare two [[appraisal\|appraisals]]. In the first, they asked ''[[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtues Rest]]'' to appraise how the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Kahraman\|infrastructure of Kahraman might be restored]]. Even before the traitor Stephen of Sarcombe inspired the [[Jotun]] to [[Down_that_road#One_Tree_at_a_Time_.28Battle.29\|sabotage the roads and bridges]], travel through the hills and mountains of northern Kahraman was arduous. There was a proposal, prepared by the Civil Service in 382YE, to build [[Starting_at_the_end#Kahraman:_The_Cinnabar_Roads\|Cinnabar roads]] to address this problem. Unfortunately, that proposal relied on the bridges and roads still being there to be repaired... which is no longer the case.		At the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticators office]] to prepare two [[appraisal\|appraisals]]. In the first, they asked ''[[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtues Rest]]'' to appraise how the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Kahraman\|infrastructure of Kahraman might be restored]]. Even before the traitor Stephen of Sarcombe inspired the [[Jotun]] to [[Down_that_road#One_Tree_at_a_Time_.28Battle.29\|sabotage the roads and bridges]], travel through the hills and mountains of northern Kahraman was arduous. There was a proposal, prepared by the Civil Service in 382YE, to build [[Starting_at_the_end#Kahraman:_The_Cinnabar_Roads\|Cinnabar roads]] to address this problem. Unfortunately, that proposal relied on the bridges and roads still being there to be repaired... which is no longer the case.

	You can learn about what Naomi proposes, and how [[Faraden]] merchants and [[Commonwealth]] military engineers might help, in the '''[[Time and time again]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what Naomi proposes, and how [[Faraden]] merchants and [[Commonwealth]] military engineers might help, in the '''[[Time and time again]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Colourblind===		===Colourblind===
	* '''Silver Chalice, especially the Grandmaster; Freeborn, especially hakima and kohan'''		* '''Silver Chalice, especially the Grandmaster; Freeborn, especially hakima and kohan'''
	A strange blight is growing at the heart of the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] in [[Madruga]]. Spring magic contains it for now, but seems unable to actually remove it. The [[hakima]] who first examined the site asked the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to send one of the [[Conclave order\|orders]] to help them. '''Fausta Ankarien''', [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Silver Chalice]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Silver_Chalice_and_Madruga\|volunteered their own order]], and the Conclave concurred. The [[Archmage of Spring]], '''Ibiss Briarheart''' also asked [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]] to provide aid if he could, and while [[Rain king\|busy all over the Empire]] following the invocation of an [[Hallow of the Green World\|Imperial enchantment]], he duly sent some of his friends and heralds to see how they could help. As the Spring Equinox draws closer, the results of the extended investigation and efforts to deal with the blight bear some dry, bitter fruit.		A strange blight is growing at the heart of the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] in [[Madruga]]. Spring magic contains it for now, but seems unable to actually remove it. The [[hakima]] who first examined the site asked the [[Conclave]] to send one of the [[Conclave order\|orders]] to help them. '''Fausta Ankarien''', [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Silver Chalice]] [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Silver_Chalice_and_Madruga\|volunteered their own order]], and the Conclave concurred. The [[Archmage of Spring]], '''Ibiss Briarheart''' also asked [[Ossegrahn\|Lord Rain]] to provide aid if he could, and while [[Rain king\|busy all over the Empire]] following the invocation of an [[Hallow of the Green World\|Imperial enchantment]], he duly sent some of his friends and heralds to see how they could help. As the Spring Equinox draws closer, the results of the extended investigation and efforts to deal with the blight bear some dry, bitter fruit.

	You can find out all about the desert of ash and dust growing in Madruga, and what has been uncovered so far, in the '''[[Colourblind]]''' Wind of Fortune.		You can find out all about the desert of ash and dust growing in Madruga, and what has been uncovered so far, in the '''[[Colourblind]]''' Wind of Fortune.

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	As the Spring Equinox arrives, so the rich and the powerful arrive at [[Anvil]], with merchants and traders following in their wake (or there ahead of them depending on how early they have gotten out of bed). In addition to the many purveyors of fine food and rough drink, maps, knitted animals, bespoke artwork, tea cosies, and tchotchkes of every kind there are some more serious, more high profile visitors to Anvil. This season they include: a family of Tamazi keen to deepen their relationship with their fellow orcs and a small band of Yerende looking for who knows what; emissaries of the Shadowed Flame; traders in herbal concoctions for the discerning customer; merchants with accursed artefacts to sell to people who like that kind of thing; and the Friends of Eduardo Boschetto, eager to attend a final performance of the late director/producer's final works and talk about matters of Ambition.		As the Spring Equinox arrives, so the rich and the powerful arrive at [[Anvil]], with merchants and traders following in their wake (or there ahead of them depending on how early they have gotten out of bed). In addition to the many purveyors of fine food and rough drink, maps, knitted animals, bespoke artwork, tea cosies, and tchotchkes of every kind there are some more serious, more high profile visitors to Anvil. This season they include: a family of Tamazi keen to deepen their relationship with their fellow orcs and a small band of Yerende looking for who knows what; emissaries of the Shadowed Flame; traders in herbal concoctions for the discerning customer; merchants with accursed artefacts to sell to people who like that kind of thing; and the Friends of Eduardo Boschetto, eager to attend a final performance of the late director/producer's final works and talk about matters of Ambition.

	You can read all about these visitors, and get a rundown on what is happening at the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] this season, in the '''[[Round here]]'''.wind of fortune		You can read all about these visitors, and get a rundown on what is happening at the [[Bourse]] this season, in the '''[[Round here]]'''.wind of fortune

	===Shallow Days===		===Shallow Days===

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	===Time and Time Again (Appraisal)===		===Time and Time Again (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; citizens of the Brass Coast, especially those from Kahraman or with an interest in mining; Imperial Military Council; holders of the [[Great Mine of Briante]] and [[Damatian Cliffs]] seats; [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]]; [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]]'''		* '''Imperial Senate; citizens of the Brass Coast, especially those from Kahraman or with an interest in mining; Imperial Military Council; holders of the [[Great Mine of Briante]] and [[Damatian Cliffs]] seats; [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]]; [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]]'''
	At the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticators office]] to prepare two [[appraisal\|appraisals]]. In the first, they asked ''[[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtues Rest]]'' to appraise how the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Kahraman\|infrastructure of Kahraman might be restored]]. Even before the traitor Stephen of Sarcombe inspired the [[Jotun]] to [[Down_that_road#One_Tree_at_a_Time_.28Battle.29\|sabotage the roads and bridges]], travel through the hills and mountains of northern Kahraman was arduous. There was a proposal, prepared by the Civil Service in 382YE, to build [[Starting_at_the_end#Kahraman:_The_Cinnabar_Roads\|Cinnabar roads]] to address this problem. Unfortunately, that proposal relied on the bridges and roads still being there to be repaired... which is no longer the case.		At the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] instructed the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticators office]] to prepare two [[appraisal\|appraisals]]. In the first, they asked ''[[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtues Rest]]'' to appraise how the [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Kahraman\|infrastructure of Kahraman might be restored]]. Even before the traitor Stephen of Sarcombe inspired the [[Jotun]] to [[Down_that_road#One_Tree_at_a_Time_.28Battle.29\|sabotage the roads and bridges]], travel through the hills and mountains of northern Kahraman was arduous. There was a proposal, prepared by the Civil Service in 382YE, to build [[Starting_at_the_end#Kahraman:_The_Cinnabar_Roads\|Cinnabar roads]] to address this problem. Unfortunately, that proposal relied on the bridges and roads still being there to be repaired... which is no longer the case.

	You can learn about what Naomi proposes, and how [[Faraden]] merchants and [[Commonwealth]] military engineers might help, in the '''[[Time and time again]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what Naomi proposes, and how [[Faraden]] merchants and [[Commonwealth]] military engineers might help, in the '''[[Time and time again]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===The Falling Sky (Trade Winds)===		===The Falling Sky (Trade Winds)===
	* '''Ambassadors; Imperial Senate; Voice of Liberty; Eastern Broker; fleet captains'''		* '''Ambassadors; Imperial Senate; Voice of Liberty; Eastern Broker; fleet captains'''
	The Empire's relationships with the other great powers, both diplomatic and economic, ebb and flow like the tides. The [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] and the [[Imperial Consul]] are appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to represent the people of the Empire with the other powers of the Known World. This includes both the greater powers - their allies in the Liberty Pact, their rivals in the Freedom Accord, and the Sarcophan Delves - and the lesser powers - especially Axos, Faraden, the Iron Confederacy, and the Thule. Here we can read about developments with both.		The Empire's relationships with the other great powers, both diplomatic and economic, ebb and flow like the tides. The [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] and the [[Imperial Consul]] are appointed by the [[Senate]] to represent the people of the Empire with the other powers of the Known World. This includes both the greater powers - their allies in the Liberty Pact, their rivals in the Freedom Accord, and the Sarcophan Delves - and the lesser powers - especially Axos, Faraden, the Iron Confederacy, and the Thule. Here we can read about developments with both.

	A summary of significant diplomatic events can be found in the '''[[The falling sky]]''' wind of fortune.		A summary of significant diplomatic events can be found in the '''[[The falling sky]]''' wind of fortune.

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	Last season, the Navarr national assembly debated what to do about the request by some Great Forest Orcs to permanently settle in Hercynia and Miaren, near the [[weirwood]] groves there. In the end the National Assembly upheld the [[mandate]] that was [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|proposed by]] '''Neala Blackhawk''', welcoming the orcs who wished to do so to establish [[steading\|steadings]] in the northern Navarr territories.		Last season, the Navarr national assembly debated what to do about the request by some Great Forest Orcs to permanently settle in Hercynia and Miaren, near the [[weirwood]] groves there. In the end the National Assembly upheld the [[mandate]] that was [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|proposed by]] '''Neala Blackhawk''', welcoming the orcs who wished to do so to establish [[steading\|steadings]] in the northern Navarr territories.

	They also upheld a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Aniera Exiles End''' that [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_81\|warned the Navarr]] that the [[Hallow of the Green World]] had been performed, and urged them to prepare for any problems this might cause with the ~~Vallorn~~. Only the vallorn of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] were influenced by the Spring magic, and thanks to it's [[Children in bloom\|particular flavour]] it seems to have ''mostly'' been harmless. There has been a slight upsurge in vallorn activity in the two territories, but the Navarr and their allies were well prepared to deal with it thanks to their Assembly.		They also upheld a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Aniera Exiles End''' that [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_81\|warned the Navarr]] that the [[Hallow of the Green World]] had been performed, and urged them to prepare for any problems this might cause with the vallorn. Only the vallorn of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] were influenced by the Spring magic, and thanks to it's [[Children in bloom\|particular flavour]] it seems to have ''mostly'' been harmless. There has been a slight upsurge in vallorn activity in the two territories, but the Navarr and their allies were well prepared to deal with it thanks to their Assembly.

	Finally, the Assembly upheld a statement from '''Eira Larksong''' that urged those in a position to do so to [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_89\|help renegades in Therunin find their place]] in the Great Dance once more. A notable increase in bandit activity in southern Therunin, especially in [[Therunin#East_Ashes\|East Ashes]], proved to be a cause for concern. By acting swiftly, however, the Navarr guides and brands, accompanied by skilled thorns who knew the area, were able to make contact with some of the "bandit steadings" in the woods there and for the most part found people who were eager to "come home." Not every bandit in East Ashes has sought a new place in the Great Dance, and some had committed crimes serious enough to mandate the involvement of magistrates, but wherever possible clemency defences were provided. There are still some outlaws in the wild region, but any chance that the problem there might escalate to the scale of, say, the recent troubles in [[Karsk]], has been removed.		Finally, the Assembly upheld a statement from '''Eira Larksong''' that urged those in a position to do so to [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_89\|help renegades in Therunin find their place]] in the Great Dance once more. A notable increase in bandit activity in southern Therunin, especially in [[Therunin#East_Ashes\|East Ashes]], proved to be a cause for concern. By acting swiftly, however, the Navarr guides and brands, accompanied by skilled thorns who knew the area, were able to make contact with some of the "bandit steadings" in the woods there and for the most part found people who were eager to "come home." Not every bandit in East Ashes has sought a new place in the Great Dance, and some had committed crimes serious enough to mandate the involvement of magistrates, but wherever possible clemency defences were provided. There are still some outlaws in the wild region, but any chance that the problem there might escalate to the scale of, say, the recent troubles in [[Karsk]], has been removed.