Cold war - Revision history

Rafferty at 14:07, 5 April 2026

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	* '''The small nation has effectively been destroyed by the ''scions'' of Oblivion		* '''The small nation has effectively been destroyed by the ''scions'' of Oblivion
	* '''The forces that have consumed Lantir turn their attention to the destruction of Jarm and the Commonwealth as they once attempted to destroy the Empire		* '''The forces that have consumed Lantir turn their attention to the destruction of Jarm and the Commonwealth as they once attempted to destroy the Empire
			"''The Cold Sun has risen, and Lantir is condemned to history.''" These were the words reportedly delivered by [[Leviathan]] to the ''Wings of the Skywise'' at the end of the Autumn Equinox. Both the Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Ambassador to Jarm apparently [[Call Winged Messenger\|sent missives]] to their opposite numbers, warning of the danger of Cold Sun, and offering Imperial assistance. Yet even before the letters were dispatched, it was already too late. Exact details are still thin on the ground, but it appears that as the Autumn Equinox drew to a close, the power of [[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]] all but annihilated the capital city of Lantir. In the following days, [[regio]] across Lantir aligned with the [[Realms#Day realm\|Realm of Sea and Sky]] tore open and armies of merciless ''[[Cold_Sun#Heralds\|scions]]'' marched through.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=1080px-2023 Annual Eclipse.jpg\|caption=''Oblivion'' cannot be bargained with, cannot be reasoned with; It feels no pity, nor remorse, nor fear and it absolutely will not stop, ever, until everything is unmade.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=1080px-2023 Annual Eclipse.jpg\|caption=''Oblivion'' cannot be bargained with, cannot be reasoned with; It feels no pity, nor remorse, nor fear and it absolutely will not stop, ever, until everything is unmade.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	"''The Cold Sun has risen, and Lantir is condemned to history.''" These were the words reportedly delivered by [[Leviathan]] to the ''Wings of the Skywise'' at the end of the Autumn Equinox. Both the Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Ambassador to Jarm apparently [[Call Winged Messenger\|sent missives]] to their opposite numbers, warning of the danger of Cold Sun, and offering Imperial assistance. Yet even before the letters were dispatched, it was already too late. Exact details are still thin on the ground, but it appears that as the Autumn Equinox drew to a close, the power of [[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]] all but annihilated the capital city of Lantir. In the following days, [[regio]] across Lantir aligned with the [[Realms#Day realm\|Realm of Sea and Sky]] tore open and armies of merciless ''[[Cold_Sun#Heralds\|scions]]'' marched through.

	Reports suggest that the Commonwealth army in Lantir was forced to retreat by the unexpected assault, sustaining serious casualties in the process. Their losses were exacerbated by orders to get as many Lantiri citizens to safety as possible. The Commonwealth generals immediately denounced the House of Princes, pointing to the tremendous loss of life caused in the first weeks of the incursion as proof that Jarm is a threat to every nation along the Sea of Steel.		Reports suggest that the Commonwealth army in Lantir was forced to retreat by the unexpected assault, sustaining serious casualties in the process. Their losses were exacerbated by orders to get as many Lantiri citizens to safety as possible. The Commonwealth generals immediately denounced the House of Princes, pointing to the tremendous loss of life caused in the first weeks of the incursion as proof that Jarm is a threat to every nation along the Sea of Steel.

Twiggy at 14:35, 3 March 2026

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their utterly implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cohort of the Cold Sun.png\|caption=Freeborn artist Doratea i Jovita i Riqueza's painting of the servants of Cold Sun attempts to capture their utterly implacable, inhuman nature.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	The [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Principalities of Jarm]] have been at open war for some time now. This most recent conflict began over the tiny nation of Lantir, sandwiched between the two great powers. The magocratic Jarm-favouring nobility were displaced, apparently with the aid of the Commonwealth. Tensions escalated as the Principalities continued to back their allies, eventually erupting into armed conflict.		The [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Principalities of Jarm]] have been at open war for some time now. This most recent conflict began over the tiny nation of Lantir, sandwiched between the two great powers. The magocratic Jarm-favouring nobility were displaced, apparently with the aid of the Commonwealth. Tensions escalated as the Principalities continued to back their allies, eventually erupting into armed conflict.

Noserenda at 12:43, 24 February 2026

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	* The [[Golden Pyramid]] are first and foremost concerned with the prosperity of the Empire's magicians, but they are also experts at deploying magical resources effectively. They're also the only Conclave order with a Grand Lodge - albeit one that is in a [[Scarlet_sands#Gold_In_The_Dust\|slightly precarious situation]]. If the Golden Pyramid are guided to support the Commonwealth or Jarm, they will do so with one eye on the future. As well as providing support, they will uncover an opportunity to secure closer trade ties for the Empire with the nation they aid, as well as an opportunity to acquire valuable support for their order. There is a downside, however, if the Golden Pyramid are involved, regardless of which nation they support, the costs for other orders to get involved in Lantir will be increased by five crystal mana each, simply because the 'Pyramid will insist that everyone involved is well paid for taking the dangerous trip east.		* The [[Golden Pyramid]] are first and foremost concerned with the prosperity of the Empire's magicians, but they are also experts at deploying magical resources effectively. They're also the only Conclave order with a Grand Lodge - albeit one that is in a [[Scarlet_sands#Gold_In_The_Dust\|slightly precarious situation]]. If the Golden Pyramid are guided to support the Commonwealth or Jarm, they will do so with one eye on the future. As well as providing support, they will uncover an opportunity to secure closer trade ties for the Empire with the nation they aid, as well as an opportunity to acquire valuable support for their order. There is a downside, however, if the Golden Pyramid are involved, regardless of which nation they support, the costs for other orders to get involved in Lantir will be increased by five crystal mana each, simply because the 'Pyramid will insist that everyone involved is well paid for taking the dangerous trip east.

	* Finally, the [[Sevenfold Path]] will be seen as representing the [[Synod\|Imperial Synod]]. Unlike the priests of that august body, however, there will be significantly less resistance to their involvement - they neither rely on the [[aura\|auras]] the Commonwealth finds unpalatable, nor are they seen as ~~footsoldiers~~ of a ~~hegemonising~~ faith by the Jarmish. Their involvement represents something of a "wild card", however, with results dependent on the exact wording of their Declaration of Concord. The most likely outcome is that they are able to help modify attitudes to pilgrims of the Way among the nation they help. This won't neutralise Commonwealth suspicion of auras, or the Jarmish attitude that religion is a personal matter, but it will still have a positive effect.		* Finally, the [[Sevenfold Path]] will be seen as representing the [[Synod\|Imperial Synod]]. Unlike the priests of that august body, however, there will be significantly less resistance to their involvement - they neither rely on the [[aura\|auras]] the Commonwealth finds unpalatable, nor are they seen as foot soldiers of a hegemonizing faith by the Jarmish. Their involvement represents something of a "wild card", however, with results dependent on the exact wording of their Declaration of Concord. The most likely outcome is that they are able to help modify attitudes to pilgrims of the Way among the nation they help. This won't neutralise Commonwealth suspicion of auras, or the Jarmish attitude that religion is a personal matter, but it will still have a positive effect.

	Any order that gets involved in the east, helping to fight against Cold Sun, will be tied up for six months. This will mean that it will not be possible to issue any further guidance to the order for that period. If the conflict with Cold Sun continues beyond that point, any order that went will gain new options to assist whichever side they are working with or else return home.		Any order that gets involved in the east, helping to fight against Cold Sun, will be tied up for six months. This will mean that it will not be possible to issue any further guidance to the order for that period. If the conflict with Cold Sun continues beyond that point, any order that went will gain new options to assist whichever side they are working with or else return home.
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	* '''The Civil Service offer some cautious guidance on the matter of Cold Sun		* '''The Civil Service offer some cautious guidance on the matter of Cold Sun
	<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=116_103_7872813_56749560_6.png\|caption=Chief Magistrate ''Cosme i Zuhri i Guerra'' observes the situation with interest and is available to offer legal advice where needed.\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=116_103_7872813_56749560_6.png\|caption=Chief Magistrate ''Cosme i Zuhri i Guerra'' observes the situation with interest and is available to offer legal advice where needed.\|width=200}}</div>
	Given current information, neither great nation is in danger of being destroyed by Cold Sun at this time, but there's no coordinated response to Cold Sun because both nations are continuing to fight one another while also trying to deal with the forces of ''Oblivion''. The Empire has seen ~~firsthand~~ the kind of destruction the ''scions'' are capable of when not contained or directly challenged, and both Commonwealth and Jarmish accounts suggest this is a much larger, much less spread-out incursion than that which the Empire faced. There has already been a major loss of life, and the death toll cannot help but mount every day the ''scions'' continue to try and "purify" the two grand nations.		Given current information, neither great nation is in danger of being destroyed by Cold Sun at this time, but there's no coordinated response to Cold Sun because both nations are continuing to fight one another while also trying to deal with the forces of ''Oblivion''. The Empire has seen first-hand the kind of destruction the ''scions'' are capable of when not contained or directly challenged, and both Commonwealth and Jarmish accounts suggest this is a much larger, much less spread-out incursion than that which the Empire faced. There has already been a major loss of life, and the death toll cannot help but mount every day the ''scions'' continue to try and "purify" the two grand nations.

	Neither nation is likely to collapse due to the incursion, but there is an opportunity here to greatly weaken one or both nations should the Empire wish to deal with the inevitable diplomatic fallout. The simplest course is to do nothing, to send thoughts and platitudes, and leave the two foreign nations to sort the matter out themselves.		Neither nation is likely to collapse due to the incursion, but there is an opportunity here to greatly weaken one or both nations should the Empire wish to deal with the inevitable diplomatic fallout. The simplest course is to do nothing, to send thoughts and platitudes, and leave the two foreign nations to sort the matter out themselves.

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	He sighed.		He sighed.

	"Honestly it might be better if it turns out it was the Imperial Conclave. At least they are ''magicians''."		"Honestly, it might be better if it turns out it was the Imperial Conclave. At least they are ''magicians''."

	"Do you think it might be?"		"Do you think it might be?"

	"Not really. It would be too ~~conventient~~. And if you mention the idea it might be to anyone, I will have you posted to the listening post in the Mosiężne Małpy and the rest of your career will be spent trying not to die of frostbite."</ic>		"Not really. It would be too convenient. And if you mention the idea it might be to anyone, I will have you posted to the listening post in the Mosiężne Małpy and the rest of your career will be spent trying not to die of frostbite."</ic>

	<ic>"I have a list of people I would like you to check into," she said without looking at her aide. "Discreetly, of course."		<ic>"I have a list of people I would like you to check into," she said without looking at her aide. "Discreetly, of course."
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	"And if one of them did?"		"And if one of them did?"

	The Militärattache didn't reply, and the grim silence stretched on for several moments. Finally she broke the silence.		The Militärattache didn't reply, and the grim silence stretched on for several moments. Finally, she broke the silence.

	"You have your orders."		"You have your orders."
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	Fighting has since spread along the wide border between the two, and inevitably dragged in a number of the neutral nations that serve as a buffer between the two perennial rivals. The Empire has been quietly supporting the Commonwealth, at least in principle. Both sides have claimed confidently to be winning the war, and that their victory was imminent. While the Commonwealth has a superior military strategy, the Jarmish wield the superior magical force, leaving the two sides reasonably matched.		Fighting has since spread along the wide border between the two, and inevitably dragged in a number of the neutral nations that serve as a buffer between the two perennial rivals. The Empire has been quietly supporting the Commonwealth, at least in principle. Both sides have claimed confidently to be winning the war, and that their victory was imminent. While the Commonwealth has a superior military strategy, the Jarmish wield the superior magical force, leaving the two sides reasonably matched.

	As of the end of the Autumn Equinox, however, the situation has changed dramatically, in a way that few had predicted.		As of the end of the Autumn Equinox, however, the situation has changed dramatically in a way that few had predicted.

	==What We Know==		==What We Know==
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	The Commonwealth response is to begin marshalling troops to face Cold Sun's forces directly with martial might - much as the Empire did. The need to continue to defend their borders against the Jarmish complicates matters even more, of course.		The Commonwealth response is to begin marshalling troops to face Cold Sun's forces directly with martial might - much as the Empire did. The need to continue to defend their borders against the Jarmish complicates matters even more, of course.

	''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen'' thanks '''Ambassador Finn Pridetalker''' for the advice they offered, and the warnings of what the ''scions'' would be capable of. That news has proved valuable in dealing with the creatures who have pressed over the border from Lantir into Commonwealth territory to destroy and pillage. The invaders are reportedly drawn to sources and stockpiles of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]]. Ludkhannah remains confident that the Commonwealth will face this new weapon of the House of Princes, and prove its equal, just as they have every other underhanded magical attack launched over the decades by the rival nation.		''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen'' thanks '''Ambassador Finn Pridetalker''' for the advice they offered, and the warnings of what the ''scions'' would be capable of. That news has proved valuable in dealing with the creatures who have pressed over the border from Lantir into Commonwealth territory to destroy and pillage. The invaders are reportedly drawn to sources and stockpiles of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]]. Ludkhannah remains confident that the Commonwealth will face this new weapon of the House of Princes and prove its equal, just as they have every other underhanded magical attack launched over the decades by the rival nation.

	In the wake of the atrocity - the immense loss of life in Lantir - she requests that the Empire denounce Jarm and end any trade of any kind with that nation. More pressingly, however, she renews the request that Imperial mercenaries be encouraged to travel to the Commonwealth to help fight the incursion. After all, the Empire's soldiers are literally the most experienced in the world at fighting Cold Sun in the world.		In the wake of the atrocity - the immense loss of life in Lantir - she requests that the Empire denounce Jarm and end any trade of any kind with that nation. More pressingly, however, she renews the request that Imperial mercenaries be encouraged to travel to the Commonwealth to help fight the incursion. After all, the Empire's soldiers are literally the most experienced in the world at fighting Cold Sun in the world.
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	The chief magistrates have confirmed that there is no ''legal'' impediment to the Senate supporting Imperial captains or mercenaries travelling to the east to help in the fight against Cold Sun. Clause 8 of the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Rights_of_Signatories\|rights of Liberty Pact members]] forbids sending aid to any nation at war with a signatory pact member, but Clause 5 clearly puts the legal remedy for breaches of the rights in the hands of a meeting of the Pact's members, not in their individual states' law. In plain speech, it's not illegal for the Empire to send military support to the Jarmish, but the Commonwealth could call for reparations, or even demand that they be thrown out of the Pact for doing so. It would be a delicate matter that will require careful handling.		The chief magistrates have confirmed that there is no ''legal'' impediment to the Senate supporting Imperial captains or mercenaries travelling to the east to help in the fight against Cold Sun. Clause 8 of the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Rights_of_Signatories\|rights of Liberty Pact members]] forbids sending aid to any nation at war with a signatory pact member, but Clause 5 clearly puts the legal remedy for breaches of the rights in the hands of a meeting of the Pact's members, not in their individual states' law. In plain speech, it's not illegal for the Empire to send military support to the Jarmish, but the Commonwealth could call for reparations, or even demand that they be thrown out of the Pact for doing so. It would be a delicate matter that will require careful handling.

	Under Imperial law, the ''scions'' serve an [[eternal]] that the [[Conclave]] has placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]]. Therefore the Senate could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] instructing the Civil Service to help arrange transport and logistical support to Imperial citizens looking to fight Cold Sun in the east. This support would also ensure that Imperial warriors would specifically battle the ''scions'' rather than getting caught up in a war that (at least in legal terms) is taking place between two groups of foreigners.		Under Imperial law, the ''scions'' serve an [[eternal]] that the [[Conclave]] has placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]]. Therefore, the Senate could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] instructing the Civil Service to help arrange transport and logistical support to Imperial citizens looking to fight Cold Sun in the east. This support would also ensure that Imperial warriors would specifically battle the ''scions'' rather than getting caught up in a war that (at least in legal terms) is taking place between two groups of foreigners.

	Depending on the wording, this would create one or two [[venture\|ventures]] for Imperial military units; ''Help Jarm against Cold Sun'' and/or ''Help the Commonwealth against Cold Sun''. Both of these would be [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions, supported by enchantments such as [[Aspect of the Mountain]] or [[Peregrine and Ichimos]]. There would be rewards for those prepared to offer their aid, depending on which side the military unit was working with.		Depending on the wording, this would create one or two [[venture\|ventures]] for Imperial military units; ''Help Jarm against Cold Sun'' and/or ''Help the Commonwealth against Cold Sun''. Both of these would be [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions, supported by enchantments such as [[Aspect of the Mountain]] or [[Peregrine and Ichimos]]. There would be rewards for those prepared to offer their aid, depending on which side the military unit was working with.
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	* '''The army would need to take defensive orders in Imperial territory to allow the general to dispatch soldiers to advise those fighting Cold Sun		* '''The army would need to take defensive orders in Imperial territory to allow the general to dispatch soldiers to advise those fighting Cold Sun
	* '''Sending officers and veterans overseas to act as advisors puts the army at a significant disadvantage if it is engaged in battle'''		* '''Sending officers and veterans overseas to act as advisors puts the army at a significant disadvantage if it is engaged in battle'''
	Regardless of what the Senate decides, the Military Council could also act here. As recounted in the '''[[Things that burn]]''', '''[[Eclipse]]''', and '''[[Last rays of the sun]]''' Winds of War, several [[army\|Imperial armies]] directly faced the threat of Cold Sun, and so have expertise that could prove invaluable to the Commonwealth and Jarm. Entire armies cannot cross the seas to engage the ''scions'' directly, but the [[general]] of an army could nonetheless choose to send officers and veteran soldiers to advise the nations. Doing so would significantly weaken their army, however, for as long as these soldiers were ~~in the~~ abroad.		Regardless of what the Senate decides, the Military Council could also act here. As recounted in the '''[[Things that burn]]''', '''[[Eclipse]]''', and '''[[Last rays of the sun]]''' Winds of War, several [[army\|Imperial armies]] directly faced the threat of Cold Sun, and so have expertise that could prove invaluable to the Commonwealth and Jarm. Entire armies cannot cross the seas to engage the ''scions'' directly, but the [[general]] of an army could nonetheless choose to send officers and veteran soldiers to advise the nations. Doing so would significantly weaken their army, however, for as long as these soldiers were abroad.
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	==Usual Service==		==Usual Service==
	* '''More traditional diplomatic matters are dealt with in the ''TBC'' Wind of Fortune		* '''More traditional diplomatic matters are dealt with in the ''TBC'' Wind of Fortune
	The incursion of Cold Sun is occupying the attention of the Principalities and the Commonwealth, but even in times of war normal diplomatic considerations must be borne in mind. The more usual business of negotiation, trade, and ideological clashes is discussed in the '''[[TBC]]''' Wind of Fortune.		The incursion of Cold Sun is occupying the attention of the Principalities and the Commonwealth, but even in times of war, normal diplomatic considerations must be borne in mind. The more usual business of negotiation, trade, and ideological clashes is discussed in the '''[[TBC]]''' Wind of Fortune.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

GuiltyConscience at 11:37, 24 February 2026

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	"And if one of them did?"		"And if one of them did?"

	The ~~Millitaratche~~ didn't reply, and the grim silence stretched on for several moments. Finally she broke the silence.		The Militärattache didn't reply, and the grim silence stretched on for several moments. Finally she broke the silence.

	"You have your orders."		"You have your orders."

Hailmur at 11:29, 24 February 2026

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	As of the end of the Autumn Equinox, however, the situation has changed dramatically, in a way that few had predicted.		As of the end of the Autumn Equinox, however, the situation has changed dramatically, in a way that few had predicted.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=1080px-2023 Annual Eclipse.jpg\|caption=''Oblivion'' cannot be bargained with, cannot be reasoned with; It feels no pity, nor remorse, nor fear and it absolutely will not stop, ever, until everything is unmade.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	==What We Know==		==What We Know==
	* '''A major incursion of Cold Sun has taken place in Lantir		* '''A major incursion of Cold Sun has taken place in Lantir
	* '''The small nation has effectively been destroyed by the ''scions'' of Oblivion		* '''The small nation has effectively been destroyed by the ''scions'' of Oblivion
	* '''The forces that have consumed Lantir turn their attention to the destruction of Jarm and the Commonwealth as they once attempted to destroy the Empire		* '''The forces that have consumed Lantir turn their attention to the destruction of Jarm and the Commonwealth as they once attempted to destroy the Empire
			<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=1080px-2023 Annual Eclipse.jpg\|caption=''Oblivion'' cannot be bargained with, cannot be reasoned with; It feels no pity, nor remorse, nor fear and it absolutely will not stop, ever, until everything is unmade.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	"''The Cold Sun has risen, and Lantir is condemned to history.''" These were the words reportedly delivered by [[Leviathan]] to the ''Wings of the Skywise'' at the end of the Autumn Equinox. Both the Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Ambassador to Jarm apparently [[Call Winged Messenger\|sent missives]] to their opposite numbers, warning of the danger of Cold Sun, and offering Imperial assistance. Yet even before the letters were dispatched, it was already too late. Exact details are still thin on the ground, but it appears that as the Autumn Equinox drew to a close, the power of [[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]] all but annihilated the capital city of Lantir. In the following days, [[regio]] across Lantir aligned with the [[Realms#Day realm\|Realm of Sea and Sky]] tore open and armies of merciless ''[[Cold_Sun#Heralds\|scions]]'' marched through.		"''The Cold Sun has risen, and Lantir is condemned to history.''" These were the words reportedly delivered by [[Leviathan]] to the ''Wings of the Skywise'' at the end of the Autumn Equinox. Both the Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Ambassador to Jarm apparently [[Call Winged Messenger\|sent missives]] to their opposite numbers, warning of the danger of Cold Sun, and offering Imperial assistance. Yet even before the letters were dispatched, it was already too late. Exact details are still thin on the ground, but it appears that as the Autumn Equinox drew to a close, the power of [[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]] all but annihilated the capital city of Lantir. In the following days, [[regio]] across Lantir aligned with the [[Realms#Day realm\|Realm of Sea and Sky]] tore open and armies of merciless ''[[Cold_Sun#Heralds\|scions]]'' marched through.

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	===Civil Service Advice===		===Civil Service Advice===
	* '''The Civil Service offer some cautious guidance on the matter of Cold Sun		* '''The Civil Service offer some cautious guidance on the matter of Cold Sun
	<div style="float:~~right~~; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=116_103_7872813_56749560_6.png\|caption=Chief Magistrate Cosme i Zuhri i Guerra observes the situation with interest and is available to offer legal advice where needed.\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=116_103_7872813_56749560_6.png\|caption=Chief Magistrate ''Cosme i Zuhri i Guerra'' observes the situation with interest and is available to offer legal advice where needed.\|width=200}}</div>
	Given current information, neither great nation is in danger of being destroyed by Cold Sun at this time, but there's no coordinated response to Cold Sun because both nations are continuing to fight one another while also trying to deal with the forces of ''Oblivion''. The Empire has seen firsthand the kind of destruction the ''scions'' are capable of when not contained or directly challenged, and both Commonwealth and Jarmish accounts suggest this is a much larger, much less spread-out incursion than that which the Empire faced. There has already been a major loss of life, and the death toll cannot help but mount every day the ''scions'' continue to try and "purify" the two grand nations.		Given current information, neither great nation is in danger of being destroyed by Cold Sun at this time, but there's no coordinated response to Cold Sun because both nations are continuing to fight one another while also trying to deal with the forces of ''Oblivion''. The Empire has seen firsthand the kind of destruction the ''scions'' are capable of when not contained or directly challenged, and both Commonwealth and Jarmish accounts suggest this is a much larger, much less spread-out incursion than that which the Empire faced. There has already been a major loss of life, and the death toll cannot help but mount every day the ''scions'' continue to try and "purify" the two grand nations.

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	* '''The Conclave could send magicians to offer aid to either or both sides		* '''The Conclave could send magicians to offer aid to either or both sides
	The Ambassador to Jarm, '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', apparently spoke eloquently in their communications to ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher'' about the need to stand united against the threat of Cold Sun. The Jarmish have been quick to accept this offer and make it clear that they are ready to receive any assistance the Imperial Conclave is prepared to offer. The Commonwealth, likewise, has a good relationship with the magicians of the Empire and will enthusiastically accept any support they have to offer. Again, in theory, helping one side or the other might have diplomatic consequences but again, there is no legal impediment to doing so. Cold Sun is an enemy of the Empire, after all.		The Ambassador to Jarm, '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', apparently spoke eloquently in their communications to ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher'' about the need to stand united against the threat of Cold Sun. The Jarmish have been quick to accept this offer and make it clear that they are ready to receive any assistance the Imperial Conclave is prepared to offer. The Commonwealth, likewise, has a good relationship with the magicians of the Empire and will enthusiastically accept any support they have to offer. Again, in theory, helping one side or the other might have diplomatic consequences but again, there is no legal impediment to doing so. Cold Sun is an enemy of the Empire, after all.
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	[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]		[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]
	[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]		[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]

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Magical Aid

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	* '''The Conclave could send magicians to offer aid to either or both sides		* '''The Conclave could send magicians to offer aid to either or both sides
	The Ambassador to Jarm, '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', apparently spoke eloquently in their communications to ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher'' about the need to stand united against the threat of Cold Sun. The Jarmish have been quick to accept this offer and make it clear that they are ready to receive any assistance the Imperial Conclave is prepared to offer. The Commonwealth, likewise, has a good relationship with the magicians of the Empire and will enthusiastically accept any support they have to offer. Again, in theory, helping one side or the other might have diplomatic consequences but again, there is no legal impediment to doing so. Cold Sun is an enemy of the Empire, after all.		The Ambassador to Jarm, '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', apparently spoke eloquently in their communications to ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher'' about the need to stand united against the threat of Cold Sun. The Jarmish have been quick to accept this offer and make it clear that they are ready to receive any assistance the Imperial Conclave is prepared to offer. The Commonwealth, likewise, has a good relationship with the magicians of the Empire and will enthusiastically accept any support they have to offer. Again, in theory, helping one side or the other might have diplomatic consequences but again, there is no legal impediment to doing so. Cold Sun is an enemy of the Empire, after all.
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	[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]		[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]
	[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]		[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]

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Magical Aid

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	[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]		[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]
	[[File=OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]		[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]
	[[File=OrderUnfetteredMind.jpg\|link=Unfettered Mind]]		[[File:OrderUnfetteredMind.jpg\|link=Unfettered Mind]]
	[[File=Chalice.jpg\|link=Silver Chalice]]		[[File:Chalice.jpg\|link=Silver Chalice]]
	[[File=OrderShutteredLantern.jpg\|link=Shuttered Lantern]]		[[File:OrderShutteredLantern.jpg\|link=Shuttered Lantern]]
	[[File=OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|link=Golden Pyramid]]		[[File:OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|link=Golden Pyramid]]
	[[File=OrderSevenfoldPath.jpg\|link=Sevenfold Path]]		[[File:OrderSevenfoldPath.jpg\|link=Sevenfold Path]]
	</div>		</div>
	During the Winter Solstice, any [[grandmaster]] can use a suitably worded [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] to [[Concord#Guiding_an_Order\|guide their order]] and offer aid to the Commonwealth or to Jarm against Cold Sun. As with any other guidance of this nature, each order that does so will remove twenty mana crystals from the font to equip magicians and secure transport to the east. The Civil Service will offer its assistance with logistics, introductions to Jarmish or Commonwealth peers, and the like. Each order can only assist one nation effectively; trying to split an order's magicians between the two nations would complicate matters to the point that their assistance would be broadly neutralised.		During the Winter Solstice, any [[grandmaster]] can use a suitably worded [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] to [[Concord#Guiding_an_Order\|guide their order]] and offer aid to the Commonwealth or to Jarm against Cold Sun. As with any other guidance of this nature, each order that does so will remove twenty mana crystals from the font to equip magicians and secure transport to the east. The Civil Service will offer its assistance with logistics, introductions to Jarmish or Commonwealth peers, and the like. Each order can only assist one nation effectively; trying to split an order's magicians between the two nations would complicate matters to the point that their assistance would be broadly neutralised.

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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">
	[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]		[[File:OrderCelestialArch.jpg\|link=Celestial Arch]]
	[[File=OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]		[[File:OrderRodAndShield.jpg\|link=Rod and Shield]]
	[[File=OrderUnfetteredMind.jpg\|link=Unfettered Mind]]		[[File:OrderUnfetteredMind.jpg\|link=Unfettered Mind]]
	[[File=Chalice.jpg\|link=Silver Chalice]]		[[File:Chalice.jpg\|link=Silver Chalice]]
	[[File=OrderShutteredLantern.jpg\|link=Shuttered Lantern]]		[[File:OrderShutteredLantern.jpg\|link=Shuttered Lantern]]
	[[File=OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|link=Golden Pyramid]]		[[File:OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|link=Golden Pyramid]]
	[[File=OrderSevenfoldPath.jpg\|link=Sevenfold Path]]		[[File:OrderSevenfoldPath.jpg\|link=Sevenfold Path]]
	</div>		</div>
	During the Winter Solstice, any [[grandmaster]] can use a suitably worded [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] to [[Concord#Guiding_an_Order\|guide their order]] and offer aid to the Commonwealth or to Jarm against Cold Sun. As with any other guidance of this nature, each order that does so will remove twenty mana crystals from the font to equip magicians and secure transport to the east. The Civil Service will offer its assistance with logistics, introductions to Jarmish or Commonwealth peers, and the like. Each order can only assist one nation effectively; trying to split an order's magicians between the two nations would complicate matters to the point that their assistance would be broadly neutralised.		During the Winter Solstice, any [[grandmaster]] can use a suitably worded [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] to [[Concord#Guiding_an_Order\|guide their order]] and offer aid to the Commonwealth or to Jarm against Cold Sun. As with any other guidance of this nature, each order that does so will remove twenty mana crystals from the font to equip magicians and secure transport to the east. The Civil Service will offer its assistance with logistics, introductions to Jarmish or Commonwealth peers, and the like. Each order can only assist one nation effectively; trying to split an order's magicians between the two nations would complicate matters to the point that their assistance would be broadly neutralised.