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GuiltyConscience: /* A Desperate Plea */

2026-04-12T15:50:38Z

A Desperate Plea

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	Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.		Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.

	If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how skilful the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ~~ambassadors~~ ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.		If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how skilful the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ambassador's ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.

	The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.		The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.

GuiltyConscience: /* A Desperate Plea */

2026-04-12T15:48:21Z

A Desperate Plea

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	Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.		Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.

	If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how ~~skillful~~ the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ambassadors ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.		If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how skilful the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ambassadors ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.

	The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.		The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.

GuiltyConscience: /* A Desperate Plea */

2026-04-12T15:47:32Z

A Desperate Plea

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	The thorny question is whether the Empire wishes to be involved in this matter at all. If they do intervene, it risks confirming the suspicions of any Axou factions looking for an excuse to decry Imperial involvement in their nation. Unless very carefully handled, attempting to interfere on behalf of the Scions of Cavan will be taken as "proof" that they had Imperial backing.		The thorny question is whether the Empire wishes to be involved in this matter at all. If they do intervene, it risks confirming the suspicions of any Axou factions looking for an excuse to decry Imperial involvement in their nation. Unless very carefully handled, attempting to interfere on behalf of the Scions of Cavan will be taken as "proof" that they had Imperial backing.

	The Ambassador has the power to [[Ambassador#Communication\|communicate]] with the Axou on behalf of the Empire, but their words ~~along~~ might not be sufficient to influence the Grand Ilarchs - their candidness about the vallorn stands them in good stead but they are still relatively untested in their position. A statement from the Senate however, raised as a [[senate motion\|motion]], would provide them with significant backing and strengthen their position greatly, regardless of what approach the Empire chooses to take.		The Ambassador has the power to [[Ambassador#Communication\|communicate]] with the Axou on behalf of the Empire, but their words alone might not be sufficient to influence the Grand Ilarchs - their candidness about the vallorn stands them in good stead but they are still relatively untested in their position. A statement from the Senate however, raised as a [[senate motion\|motion]], would provide them with significant backing and strengthen their position greatly, regardless of what approach the Empire chooses to take.

	Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.		Condemning the Scions of Cavan and reassuring the Grand Ilarchs that the Empire is not going to rouse the Visokuma vallorn will reassure the Grand Council. The scions will be executed, and while the citadels will remain alert for, and opposed to, attempts to interfere with Visokuma they will not take the matter any further for the moment. Showing solid support for the rule of law in Axos will help to improve the Empire's relations with the nation.

	If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how ~~skilful~~ the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ambassadors ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.		If the Empire asks for clemency for the Scions of Cavan, the outcome will depend on how skillful the diplomacy is. It will result in some executions for the "ringleaders" of the families and exile for the rest no matter what. They will cease to be a factor in Imperial-Axou relations and will scatter to the four winds, but how many live and how many die will depend on the ambassadors ability to eloquently manipulate the Axou's desires and fears. This approach will inevitably damage relations with Axos, how much they are harmed will depend on how carefully the ambassador chooses their words.

	The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.		The final option would be to condemn the arrests, insist on the innocence of the Scions, and demand their release. It is clear that Axos intends to execute the Scions, but the very fact that they have made sure the Empire is aware of their plans suggests that they might be anticipating that the Empire will protest. The Empire is much bigger and much stronger than Axos, it would not be difficult for them to threaten the smaller nation - they could use diplomatic muscle to force the Axos to let the Scions go. If that happens, the Scions will be aware that they owe their survival to the Empire, and would likely come en masse to join the Navarr. Doing so cannot fail to sour relations with the Axou, however.
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	Incidentally, the letter sent by "brand" Brannon Cavanya would be taken by the Grand Ilarchs as evidence that the Scions of Cavan ''were'' plotting against the citadels. The Ambassador could instruct the civil service to share that missive with Grand Ilarch Kyther and the fate of the Scions of Cavan would be sealed. Doing so would go a long way to quieting concerns that the Empire wishes to destroy Axos with the vallorn, but would do little to alleviate their concerns about the Navarr.		Incidentally, the letter sent by "brand" Brannon Cavanya would be taken by the Grand Ilarchs as evidence that the Scions of Cavan ''were'' plotting against the citadels. The Ambassador could instruct the civil service to share that missive with Grand Ilarch Kyther and the fate of the Scions of Cavan would be sealed. Doing so would go a long way to quieting concerns that the Empire wishes to destroy Axos with the vallorn, but would do little to alleviate their concerns about the Navarr.

	===The Navarr Threat===		===The Navarr Threat===
	* '''Suspicion has been directed at the Navarr		* '''Suspicion has been directed at the Navarr

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	The civil service advise that if the evidence is even mildly convincing, the Scions are likely to face the death penalty - the worst possible fate for any Axou. In theory it is possible that their sentence could be commuted to exile - the old punishment of slavery is no longer practicable for obvious reasons - but there's no suggestion that the Grand Ilarchs are minded to be so lenient.		The civil service advise that if the evidence is even mildly convincing, the Scions are likely to face the death penalty - the worst possible fate for any Axou. In theory it is possible that their sentence could be commuted to exile - the old punishment of slavery is no longer practicable for obvious reasons - but there's no suggestion that the Grand Ilarchs are minded to be so lenient.

	As mentioned there is apparently no evidence of Imperial involvement in the "crimes" of which the Scions of Cavan are accused. It's not clear if the Scions of Cavan actually possessed the power to rouse the vallorn - no indication that [[the Dance of Navarr and Thorn]] has been [[dissemination\|disseminated]] to them for example. They are not influential enough to have access to a [[college of magic]] to create their own rituals. It's possible ~~They~~ could have made some kind of accommodation with an [[eternal]] for their aid - likely [[Yaw'nagrah]] - but again there's no suggestion of that in the accusations against them. As competent magicians, they could have created an [[arcane projection]] to allow them to interfere with the vallorn of Visokuma - and if they have spent time among the Navarr they may well have insight into how best to go about that.		As mentioned there is apparently no evidence of Imperial involvement in the "crimes" of which the Scions of Cavan are accused. It's not clear if the Scions of Cavan actually possessed the power to rouse the vallorn - no indication that [[the Dance of Navarr and Thorn]] has been [[dissemination\|disseminated]] to them for example. They are not influential enough to have access to a [[college of magic]] to create their own rituals. It's possible they could have made some kind of accommodation with an [[eternal]] for their aid - likely [[Yaw'nagrah]] - but again there's no suggestion of that in the accusations against them. As competent magicians, they could have created an [[arcane projection]] to allow them to interfere with the vallorn of Visokuma - and if they have spent time among the Navarr they may well have insight into how best to go about that.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer2.jpg\|width=200\|align=right}}{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer3.jpg\|width=200\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer2.jpg\|width=200\|align=right}}{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer3.jpg\|width=200\|align=right}}</div>

Hailmur: /* Regarding Fintan */

2026-04-11T21:49:16Z

Regarding Fintan

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	* '''They have asked that they be allowed to collect the remains of Fintan Nighthaven for interment in the catacombs of Solokha		* '''They have asked that they be allowed to collect the remains of Fintan Nighthaven for interment in the catacombs of Solokha
	* '''The Assembly of the Way have been asked to offer guides to Axou priests who will come to collect the remains		* '''The Assembly of the Way have been asked to offer guides to Axou priests who will come to collect the remains
	During the Autumn Equinox the former Ambassador to Axos, '''Fintan Nighthaven''', was tried and executed for serious crimes. When news of his death reached the [[Troop_of_echoes#A_Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] of Axou priests, it sparked sorrow and more than a little outrage. Fintan had been declared an [[Troop of echoes#Robes of Sorrow\|enemy of the Creator]], apparently a high honour among traditional [[sect\|sects]] not dissimilar to being recognised as an exemplar or perhaps more likely the newly created Imperial status of [[Exaltation\|exalted]]. In the eyes of the Unified Convocation, Fintan was someone who through spiritual or philosophical means opposed [[Axos_religion#The_Malign_Creator\|the Creator's wicked plans]] and encouraged other mortals to resist the curse of death and the torments of the Labyrinth. And now he is dead, condemned by the Synod and executed by the magistrates.		During the Autumn Equinox the former Ambassador to Axos, ''Fintan Nighthaven'', was tried and executed for serious crimes. When news of his death reached the [[Troop_of_echoes#A_Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] of Axou priests, it sparked sorrow and more than a little outrage. Fintan had been declared an [[Troop of echoes#Robes of Sorrow\|enemy of the Creator]], apparently a high honour among traditional [[sect\|sects]] not dissimilar to being recognised as an exemplar or perhaps more likely the newly created Imperial status of [[Exaltation\|exalted]]. In the eyes of the Unified Convocation, Fintan was someone who through spiritual or philosophical means opposed [[Axos_religion#The_Malign_Creator\|the Creator's wicked plans]] and encouraged other mortals to resist the curse of death and the torments of the Labyrinth. And now he is dead, condemned by the Synod and executed by the magistrates.

	According to some of the Convocation, this is simply further proof that the [[Synod\|Imperial Synod]] truly are tools of the Creator whether they believe it or not. They offered their aid in Solokha, and that cannot be ignored, but fundamentally the Way exalts the Creator and his [[Axos_religion#The_Eternal_Torture_Chamber\|spiritual torture chamber]] in a manner that is fundamentally incompatible with the spiritual truths the Axou hold as self evident. The Unified Convocation broadly agrees with her assessment. There is apparently a great deal of discussion going on among those sects who have joined the Convocation about whether it is worth trying to enlighten the people of the Empire as to the folly of the Way, or to simply leave them to dissolution in their Labyrinth.		According to some of the Convocation, this is simply further proof that the [[Synod\|Imperial Synod]] truly are tools of the Creator whether they believe it or not. They offered their aid in Solokha, and that cannot be ignored, but fundamentally the Way exalts the Creator and his [[Axos_religion#The_Eternal_Torture_Chamber\|spiritual torture chamber]] in a manner that is fundamentally incompatible with the spiritual truths the Axou hold as self evident. The Unified Convocation broadly agrees with her assessment. There is apparently a great deal of discussion going on among those sects who have joined the Convocation about whether it is worth trying to enlighten the people of the Empire as to the folly of the Way, or to simply leave them to dissolution in their Labyrinth.

Hailmur: /* The Navarr Threat */

2026-04-11T21:48:52Z

The Navarr Threat

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	* '''Suspicion has been directed at the Navarr		* '''Suspicion has been directed at the Navarr
	* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axou ports receive a 2 rank penalty to their production		* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axou ports receive a 2 rank penalty to their production
	Fuelled by the recent arrests, concern about the vallorn grows in Axos. Ambassador Kario has sent a cautious missive to their opposite number. They recommend that for the time being Navarr ships might wish to avoid visiting Axou ports, for their own safety. There are some groups who believe that the Imperial nation has somehow been working to undermine their country with the intention of unleashing the vallorn. The fact the previous Ambassador, ''Fintan Nighthaven'', was Navarr has ~~lead~~ to some virulent conspiracy theories (although not among the [[#Regarding Fintan\|priests of the Grand Convocation]] who take an entirely different view of the former Imperial ambassador).		Fuelled by the recent arrests, concern about the vallorn grows in Axos. Ambassador Kario has sent a cautious missive to their opposite number. They recommend that, for the time being, Navarr ships might wish to avoid visiting Axou ports, for their own safety. There are some groups who believe that the Imperial nation has somehow been working to undermine their country with the intention of unleashing the vallorn. The fact that the previous Ambassador, ''Fintan Nighthaven'', was Navarr has led to some virulent conspiracy theories (although not among the [[#Regarding Fintan\|priests of the Grand Convocation]] who take an entirely different view of the former Imperial ambassador).

	Neither Issyk nor Kantor are prepared at this time to take the extreme measure of denying berths to Navarri vessels - such a thing would complicate relations with the Empire far too much. Yet at the same time any Navarr visiting those two ports will receive a cold shoulder. Following the Winter Solstice, and until this situation is resolved one way or another, Navarr [[fleet\|fleets]] visiting Axos suffer a penalty of -2 ranks to their production.		Neither Issyk nor Kantor are prepared at this time to take the extreme measure of denying berths to Navarri vessels - such a thing would complicate relations with the Empire far too much. Yet at the same time any Navarr visiting those two ports will receive a cold shoulder. Following the Winter Solstice, and until this situation is resolved one way or another, Navarr [[fleet\|fleets]] visiting Axos suffer a penalty of -2 ranks to their production.
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	===The ''Other'' Navarr Threat===		===The ''Other'' Navarr Threat===
	* '''Stridings and some steadings who met the Scions of Cavan propose that the Navarr take the matter into their own hands		* '''Stridings and some steadings who met the Scions of Cavan propose that the Navarr take the matter into their own hands

Hailmur: /* War */

2026-04-11T21:48:07Z

War

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	This doesn't seem to be any particularly sharp statecraft at work - the Axou simply assume that "follow the Empire's lead as to the diplomatic status of these people" just means they'll have to treat them like foreigners or Imperial citizens after they've been removed from Thornfen and if they complain then, as with point five (''In the event of a dispute between Axos and the Bloodwater Spears, Waterwalkers, or the Free People of Sarangrave, then the Empire shall be called on as mediator''), the Empire will sort it out.		This doesn't seem to be any particularly sharp statecraft at work - the Axou simply assume that "follow the Empire's lead as to the diplomatic status of these people" just means they'll have to treat them like foreigners or Imperial citizens after they've been removed from Thornfen and if they complain then, as with point five (''In the event of a dispute between Axos and the Bloodwater Spears, Waterwalkers, or the Free People of Sarangrave, then the Empire shall be called on as mediator''), the Empire will sort it out.

	For now though, the Grand Council of Citadels and the Citadel of Ipotavo in particular, are very pleased with the situation. The only thing that would make things even better would be some response about the matter of Axou soldiers visiting the [[Tassato#Five_Cities_Military_Academy\|Five Cities Military Academy]] and the [[Tassato#Barossa_School_of_Imperial_Strategy\|Barossa School of Imperial Strategy]]. The Ambassador did not mention anything about the situation in their missive, so its unclear to Ilarch Skopos what is going on. While there ''was'' a [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_143\|statement in the League assembly]] about the matter, the Axou are broadly unaware of it and it lacks legal backing. Further information about this [[opportunity]] can be found in ~~Autumns~~''' [[Troop_of_echoes#Along_the_Ramparts\|Troop of echoes]]''' wind of fortune.		For now though, the Grand Council of Citadels and the Citadel of Ipotavo in particular, are very pleased with the situation. The only thing that would make things even better would be some response about the matter of Axou soldiers visiting the [[Tassato#Five_Cities_Military_Academy\|Five Cities Military Academy]] and the [[Tassato#Barossa_School_of_Imperial_Strategy\|Barossa School of Imperial Strategy]]. The Ambassador did not mention anything about the situation in their missive, so its unclear to Ilarch Skopos what is going on. While there ''was'' a [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_143\|statement in the League assembly]] about the matter, the Axou are broadly unaware of it and it lacks legal backing. Further information about this [[opportunity]] can be found in autumn's ''' [[Troop_of_echoes#Along_the_Ramparts\|Troop of echoes]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Waking the Vallorn==		==Waking the Vallorn==

Twiggy: /* The Scions of Cavan */

2026-04-11T18:32:04Z

The Scions of Cavan

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	<p>It is believed some degree of communication has persisted over the last few years, but if it has there's no public awareness of it.</p></box></div>		<p>It is believed some degree of communication has persisted over the last few years, but if it has there's no public awareness of it.</p></box></div>
	* '''There is some concern about an alleged plan to rouse the vallorn of Visokuma undertaken by citizens of Axos		* '''There is some concern about an alleged plan to rouse the vallorn of Visokuma undertaken by citizens of Axos
	* '''The Axou of Kaban have arrested a group called the Scions of ~~Caban~~ who claim to be distant cousins of the Navarr		* '''The Axou of Kaban have arrested a group called the Scions of Cavan who claim to be distant cousins of the Navarr
	* '''They have been accused of planning serious crimes against the people of Axos		* '''They have been accused of planning serious crimes against the people of Axos
	On a related note... a month before the Winter Solstice, news reached the offices of the Imperial Ambassador of a series of arrests in the [[Axos#Tunnels of Kaban\|Tunnels of Kaban]] in western Axos. A group called the "Scions of Cavan", targeted as enemies of the citadel and of the Axou people as a whole, have been taken into custody. Warrants have been issued for several people associated with the Scions in other Axou citadels.		On a related note... a month before the Winter Solstice, news reached the offices of the Imperial Ambassador of a series of arrests in the [[Axos#Tunnels of Kaban\|Tunnels of Kaban]] in western Axos. A group called the "Scions of Cavan", targeted as enemies of the citadel and of the Axou people as a whole, have been taken into custody. Warrants have been issued for several people associated with the Scions in other Axou citadels.
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	As mentioned there is apparently no evidence of Imperial involvement in the "crimes" of which the Scions of Cavan are accused. It's not clear if the Scions of Cavan actually possessed the power to rouse the vallorn - no indication that [[the Dance of Navarr and Thorn]] has been [[dissemination\|disseminated]] to them for example. They are not influential enough to have access to a [[college of magic]] to create their own rituals. It's possible They could have made some kind of accommodation with an [[eternal]] for their aid - likely [[Yaw'nagrah]] - but again there's no suggestion of that in the accusations against them. As competent magicians, they could have created an [[arcane projection]] to allow them to interfere with the vallorn of Visokuma - and if they have spent time among the Navarr they may well have insight into how best to go about that.		As mentioned there is apparently no evidence of Imperial involvement in the "crimes" of which the Scions of Cavan are accused. It's not clear if the Scions of Cavan actually possessed the power to rouse the vallorn - no indication that [[the Dance of Navarr and Thorn]] has been [[dissemination\|disseminated]] to them for example. They are not influential enough to have access to a [[college of magic]] to create their own rituals. It's possible They could have made some kind of accommodation with an [[eternal]] for their aid - likely [[Yaw'nagrah]] - but again there's no suggestion of that in the accusations against them. As competent magicians, they could have created an [[arcane projection]] to allow them to interfere with the vallorn of Visokuma - and if they have spent time among the Navarr they may well have insight into how best to go about that.
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	===A Desperate Plea===		===A Desperate Plea===
	* '''The Scions of Cavan beg for Imperial intervention'''		* '''The Scions of Cavan beg for Imperial intervention'''

Twiggy: /* War */

2026-04-11T17:59:31Z

War

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	This doesn't seem to be any particularly sharp statecraft at work - the Axou simply assume that "follow the Empire's lead as to the diplomatic status of these people" just means they'll have to treat them like foreigners or Imperial citizens after they've been removed from Thornfen and if they complain then, as with point five (''In the event of a dispute between Axos and the Bloodwater Spears, Waterwalkers, or the Free People of Sarangrave, then the Empire shall be called on as mediator''), the Empire will sort it out.		This doesn't seem to be any particularly sharp statecraft at work - the Axou simply assume that "follow the Empire's lead as to the diplomatic status of these people" just means they'll have to treat them like foreigners or Imperial citizens after they've been removed from Thornfen and if they complain then, as with point five (''In the event of a dispute between Axos and the Bloodwater Spears, Waterwalkers, or the Free People of Sarangrave, then the Empire shall be called on as mediator''), the Empire will sort it out.

	For now though, the Grand Council of Citadels and the Citadel of Ipotavo in particular, are very pleased with the situation. The only thing that would make things even better would be some response about the matter of Axou soldiers visiting the [[Tassato#Five_Cities_Military_Academy\|Five Cities Military Academy]] and the [[Tassato#Barossa_School_of_Imperial_Strategy\|Barossa School of Imperial Strategy]]. The Ambassador did not mention anything about the situation in their missive, so its unclear to Ilarch Skopos what is going on. While there ''was'' a [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_143\|statement in the League assembly]] about the matter, the Axou are broadly unaware of it and it lacks legal backing. Further information about this [[opportunity]] can be found in Autumns'''[[Troop_of_echoes#Along_the_Ramparts\|Troop of echoes]]''' wind of fortune.		For now though, the Grand Council of Citadels and the Citadel of Ipotavo in particular, are very pleased with the situation. The only thing that would make things even better would be some response about the matter of Axou soldiers visiting the [[Tassato#Five_Cities_Military_Academy\|Five Cities Military Academy]] and the [[Tassato#Barossa_School_of_Imperial_Strategy\|Barossa School of Imperial Strategy]]. The Ambassador did not mention anything about the situation in their missive, so its unclear to Ilarch Skopos what is going on. While there ''was'' a [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_143\|statement in the League assembly]] about the matter, the Axou are broadly unaware of it and it lacks legal backing. Further information about this [[opportunity]] can be found in Autumns''' [[Troop_of_echoes#Along_the_Ramparts\|Troop of echoes]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Waking the Vallorn==		==Waking the Vallorn==

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Waking the Vallorn

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	Ilarch Kario Skopos extends their thanks to Ambassador Thanmir for their words about the [[vallorn]] and the [[A_thousand_years_of_longing\|Empire's plans regarding it]]. The Grand Council of the Citadels has been briefed, and has delivered a response. They categorically do not welcome any intrusion into Visokuma and want no part of the Imperial plan to wake the vallorn. The ambassador has, according to Kario, said that "''the Empire's plans are complex and require cooperation from many foreign powers, including Axos''." Axos wants to be absolutely clear from the get go that they do not, and will not, be involved in any such endeavour. The vallorn of Visokuma abides and there is no interest in waking that sleeping behemoth and unleashing it against the citadels. The ''necromantia'' of Axos have spoken with actual eye witnesses who saw what the vallorn did to Cavan, and that alone was enough to see the Halls of Maykop advise that any investigation of the vallorn cease forthwith.		Ilarch Kario Skopos extends their thanks to Ambassador Thanmir for their words about the [[vallorn]] and the [[A_thousand_years_of_longing\|Empire's plans regarding it]]. The Grand Council of the Citadels has been briefed, and has delivered a response. They categorically do not welcome any intrusion into Visokuma and want no part of the Imperial plan to wake the vallorn. The ambassador has, according to Kario, said that "''the Empire's plans are complex and require cooperation from many foreign powers, including Axos''." Axos wants to be absolutely clear from the get go that they do not, and will not, be involved in any such endeavour. The vallorn of Visokuma abides and there is no interest in waking that sleeping behemoth and unleashing it against the citadels. The ''necromantia'' of Axos have spoken with actual eye witnesses who saw what the vallorn did to Cavan, and that alone was enough to see the Halls of Maykop advise that any investigation of the vallorn cease forthwith.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Empire must face an unwelcome truth. If we seek to rouse the vallorn, we must accept we will raze Axos in the process. They will not survive. That is a decision we can accept, with the responsibility it entails, or it is a catastrophe we can make plans to avert, but it is not something we can simply ignore.\|by=Cardinal Lenarius Ankarien, Assembly of the Nine\|vote=Greater Majority 8-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 387YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Empire must face an unwelcome truth. If we seek to rouse the vallorn, we must accept we will raze Axos in the process. They will not survive. That is a decision we can accept, with the responsibility it entails, or it is a catastrophe we can make plans to avert, but it is not something we can simply ignore.\|by=Cardinal Lenarius Ankarien, Assembly of the Nine\|vote=Greater Majority 8-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 387YE\|size=small}}
	Mistress Isephenia of Maykop has [[Troop_of_echoes#Wit_and_Wisdom\|already expressed interest]] at visiting the [[Great Library of Hacynian]] to learn more about the vallorn. The Grand Council throws their weight behind her; they formally request that [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar]] '''Rinnah''' or [[Singer_of_the_Silence\|Singer]] '''Sián Eternal''' provide access to the Axou scholar and her students. Mistress Isephenia acknowledges the kind suggestion that she and her students might visit Anvil before the invitation so that Rinnah and Sián can ensure that she has "''a full context surrounding the situation before their study''" but she reassures them that she is capable of determining context herself and is no stranger to a big library. The time to discuss matters is surely ''after'' she and her charges have finished their research at the library.		Mistress Isephenia of Maykop has [[Troop_of_echoes#Wit_and_Wisdom\|already expressed interest]] at visiting the [[Great Library of Hacynian]] to learn more about the vallorn. The Grand Council throws their weight behind her; they formally request that [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar]] '''Rinnah''' or [[Singer_of_the_Silence\|Singer]] '''Sián Eternal''' provide access to the Axou scholar and her students. Mistress Isephenia acknowledges the kind suggestion that she and her students might visit Anvil before the invitation so that Rinnah and Sián can ensure that she has "''a full context surrounding the situation before their study''" but she reassures them that she is capable of determining context herself and is no stranger to a big library. The time to discuss matters is surely ''after'' she and her charges have finished their research at the library. She has, apparently, read a copy of [[The Dance of Navarr and Thorn]] - presumably the one that was [[Dissemination\|disseminated]] to Axos [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Conclave_Declarations\|in 381YE]] by '''Raewynn Farkas''' - and so has ''some'' grounding in the significance of the threat.

	Nobody has said it out loud within earshot of the Axou of course but there is no actual requirement that the citadels cooperate with an attempt to destroy the vallorn. The Empire controls [[Sarangrave]]; if the [[trods]] are extended to [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|Kabanja]] and Visokuma the vallorn will wake whether they like it or not.		Nobody has said it out loud within earshot of the Axou of course but there is no actual requirement that the citadels cooperate with an attempt to destroy the vallorn. The Empire controls [[Sarangrave]]; if the [[trods]] are extended to [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|Kabanja]] and Visokuma the vallorn will wake whether they like it or not.
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	The magistrates are unlikely to be able to identify and prosecute the warbands responsible for the raid. The Navarr are adept at moving quickly through enemy territory, and at taking precautious against being identified. The priest who raises the statement of principle, however, is likely to face charges of inciting attacks against a foreign nation and may well face serious consequences. Which, as the thorns calling for this action say, are both the cost for taking action. "What would Isaella do?" ask those who favour the raid. What indeed.		The magistrates are unlikely to be able to identify and prosecute the warbands responsible for the raid. The Navarr are adept at moving quickly through enemy territory, and at taking precautious against being identified. The priest who raises the statement of principle, however, is likely to face charges of inciting attacks against a foreign nation and may well face serious consequences. Which, as the thorns calling for this action say, are both the cost for taking action. "What would Isaella do?" ask those who favour the raid. What indeed.

	==On Liberty==		==On Liberty==
	* '''Axos are signatories to the Liberty Pact		* '''Axos are signatories to the Liberty Pact