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	A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.		A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.
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	==Scorpion in a Corner==		==Scorpion in a Corner==

Twiggy: /* Participation: Lions of Adelmar */

2026-08-27T13:46:49Z

Participation: Lions of Adelmar

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	The heavily armoured champions that fight under the banner of ''Elodian'' have relished the experience of battling the Druj alongside the Lions of Adelmar, and not been shy about expressing their approval. The warriors from the Field of Glory take every opportunity to inspire the glorious soldiers of the army. A character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season may choose to have been impacted by the experience of battling in close proximity to the glorious heralds.		The heavily armoured champions that fight under the banner of ''Elodian'' have relished the experience of battling the Druj alongside the Lions of Adelmar, and not been shy about expressing their approval. The warriors from the Field of Glory take every opportunity to inspire the glorious soldiers of the army. A character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season may choose to have been impacted by the experience of battling in close proximity to the glorious heralds.

	If you are a Dawnish character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season, or the general of the army itself, you may choose to gain a magical boon from the runic war-smiths. To claim this boon you must mark your armour, shield, or a visible part of your body with one or more of the so-called [[Runes#Runes of Summer\|Runes of Summer]] - [[Feresh]], [[Jotra]], [[Tykonus]], or [[Verys]]. The boon counts as an [[enchantment]] on your character. As long as at least one of these runes are present, the [[Combat_skills#Dreadnought\|dreadnought]] skill provides you with two additional hits ~~ontop~~ of ~~it's~~ normal benefit, and whenever you use the [[heroic skills#Unstoppable\|unstoppable]] skill you regain five hits instead of the normal three.		If you are a Dawnish character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season, or the general of the army itself, you may choose to gain a magical boon from the runic war-smiths. To claim this boon you must mark your armour, shield, or a visible part of your body with one or more of the so-called [[Runes#Runes of Summer\|Runes of Summer]] - [[Feresh]], [[Jotra]], [[Tykonus]], or [[Verys]]. The boon counts as an [[enchantment]] on your character. As long as at least one of these runes are present, the [[Combat_skills#Dreadnought\|dreadnought]] skill provides you with two additional hits on top of its normal benefit, and whenever you use the [[heroic skills#Unstoppable\|unstoppable]] skill you regain five hits instead of the normal three.

	If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on you, you'll need to let the referee know that you are under the effect of a magnitude 7 Summer enchantment, and that you bear the ''mark of runemarked prowess''.		If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on you, you'll need to let the referee know that you are under the effect of a magnitude 7 Summer enchantment, and that you bear the ''mark of runemarked prowess''.

Graemej: /* Participation: Lions of Adelmar */

2026-08-27T13:43:59Z

Participation: Lions of Adelmar

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	The heavily armoured champions that fight under the banner of ''Elodian'' have relished the experience of battling the Druj alongside the Lions of Adelmar, and not been shy about expressing their approval. The warriors from the Field of Glory take every opportunity to inspire the glorious soldiers of the army. A character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season may choose to have been impacted by the experience of battling in close proximity to the glorious heralds.		The heavily armoured champions that fight under the banner of ''Elodian'' have relished the experience of battling the Druj alongside the Lions of Adelmar, and not been shy about expressing their approval. The warriors from the Field of Glory take every opportunity to inspire the glorious soldiers of the army. A character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season may choose to have been impacted by the experience of battling in close proximity to the glorious heralds.

	If you are a Dawnish character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season, or the general of the army itself, you may choose to gain a magical boon from the runic war-smiths. To claim this boon you must mark your armour, shield, or a visible part of your body with one or more of the so-called [[Runes#Runes of Summer\|Runes of Summer]] - [[Feresh]], [[Jotra]], [[Tykonus]], or [[Verys]]. The boon counts as an [[enchantment]] on your character. As long as at least one of these runes are present, the [[Combat_skills#Dreadnought\|dreadnought]] skill provides you with two additional hits, and whenever you use the [[heroic skills#Unstoppable\|unstoppable]] skill you regain ~~two additional~~ hits.		If you are a Dawnish character whose military unit supported the Lions of Adelmar this season, or the general of the army itself, you may choose to gain a magical boon from the runic war-smiths. To claim this boon you must mark your armour, shield, or a visible part of your body with one or more of the so-called [[Runes#Runes of Summer\|Runes of Summer]] - [[Feresh]], [[Jotra]], [[Tykonus]], or [[Verys]]. The boon counts as an [[enchantment]] on your character. As long as at least one of these runes are present, the [[Combat_skills#Dreadnought\|dreadnought]] skill provides you with two additional hits ontop of it's normal benefit, and whenever you use the [[heroic skills#Unstoppable\|unstoppable]] skill you regain five hits instead of the normal three.

	If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on you, you'll need to let the referee know that you are under the effect of a magnitude 7 Summer enchantment, and that you bear the ''mark of runemarked prowess''.		If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on you, you'll need to let the referee know that you are under the effect of a magnitude 7 Summer enchantment, and that you bear the ''mark of runemarked prowess''.

Hailmur: /* Make Monsters of Us All */

2026-08-27T11:40:49Z

Make Monsters of Us All

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dame Katelyn.jpg\|caption='''Dame Katelyn Quinnell De Cordraco''', General of the Lions of Adelmar\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dame Katelyn.jpg\|caption='''Dame Katelyn Quinnell De Cordraco''', General of the Lions of Adelmar\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cadwell Waystone.png\|caption='''Cadwell Waystone''', General of the Black Thorns\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cadwell Waystone.png\|caption='''Cadwell Waystone''', General of the Black Thorns\|align=left\|width=250}}
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Matt: /* Who Brings Their End */

2026-08-27T11:20:41Z

Who Brings Their End

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	A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.		A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.
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	==Scorpion in a Corner==		==Scorpion in a Corner==

GuiltyConscience: /* Strategic Considerations */

2026-08-27T11:20:06Z

Strategic Considerations

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	The Vileshrike stronghold of ''Dripping Tor'' is concealed behind a potent shroud of [[Night magic]], similar in effect to [[Vale of Shadows]]. According to the witches and vates who accompanied the armies into that part of the valleys, it appears to have been performed at magnitude 120 - representing a serious challenge to Imperial magicians who want to remove it. Still, a suitably potent [[Piercing Light of Revelation]] cast at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] could be [[Army_qualities#Magic\|channeled]] through the [[general]] of the [[Citadel Guard]] but it will require a magnitude of 240 to bring the effect down. If left undisturbed, the shroud will last until the start of the Summer Solstice 389YE. Other methods might exist to penetrate this magical defence.		The Vileshrike stronghold of ''Dripping Tor'' is concealed behind a potent shroud of [[Night magic]], similar in effect to [[Vale of Shadows]]. According to the witches and vates who accompanied the armies into that part of the valleys, it appears to have been performed at magnitude 120 - representing a serious challenge to Imperial magicians who want to remove it. Still, a suitably potent [[Piercing Light of Revelation]] cast at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] could be [[Army_qualities#Magic\|channeled]] through the [[general]] of the [[Citadel Guard]] but it will require a magnitude of 240 to bring the effect down. If left undisturbed, the shroud will last until the start of the Summer Solstice 389YE. Other methods might exist to penetrate this magical defence.

	If the shroud is removed, the Vileshrike sept could be destroyed by an Imperial army ~~send~~ specifically to root them out. This would need to be done at the same summit the shroud was pierced, or the sept will be able to scatter into the wild places of the Salt Flats and potentially remain as a threat to Imperial forces in the territory. They are not a significant campaign force however; while the army would need to take an attacking order and be busy for an entire season, they would suffer no appreciable damage.		If the shroud is removed, the Vileshrike sept could be destroyed by an Imperial army sent specifically to root them out. This would need to be done at the same summit the shroud was pierced, or the sept will be able to scatter into the wild places of the Salt Flats and potentially remain as a threat to Imperial forces in the territory. They are not a significant campaign force however; while the army would need to take an attacking order and be busy for an entire season, they would suffer no appreciable damage.

	It is not immediately apparent from the map, but Imperial scouts have confirmed what the original spy network used to map the Salt Flats only suggested. It is not possible for an [[army]] to move between [[Salt_Flats_of_Sanath#Upper_Saarnath\|Upper Saarnath]] and [[Salt_Flats_of_Sanath#Leen_Rarckan\|Leen Rarckan]] (or vice versa) without an opportunity.		It is not immediately apparent from the map, but Imperial scouts have confirmed what the original spy network used to map the Salt Flats only suggested. It is not possible for an [[army]] to move between [[Salt_Flats_of_Sanath#Upper_Saarnath\|Upper Saarnath]] and [[Salt_Flats_of_Sanath#Leen_Rarckan\|Leen Rarckan]] (or vice versa) without an opportunity.

GuiltyConscience: /* Handfuls of Dust */

2026-08-27T11:11:42Z

Handfuls of Dust

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	It doesn't help that these vikari are obviously backed by significant magical resources - enough for some of their number to unleash great wails that weaken enemies and allies alike, or terrifying atonal hymns that [[Calls#CURSE\|curse]] Imperial soldiers with a growing delirium that takes hold hours after the fighting when they think themselves safe.		It doesn't help that these vikari are obviously backed by significant magical resources - enough for some of their number to unleash great wails that weaken enemies and allies alike, or terrifying atonal hymns that [[Calls#CURSE\|curse]] Imperial soldiers with a growing delirium that takes hold hours after the fighting when they think themselves safe.

	It's hard to say for certain how much difference this additional force of Druj makes to the overall battle; for all their magical prowess Vileshrike Vikari and ~~terrorizing~~ Night held alike are as vulnerable as any magician to [[Calls#IMPALE\|arrows and mighty blows]], can be put to flight with a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|solid strike]] from a skilled fighter. They also seem to have little stomach for a long fight. They expend their magic quickly, it seems, and then fall back while the White Lions and the Hidden Widow still clash with the Pride and the Thorns.		It's hard to say for certain how much difference this additional force of Druj makes to the overall battle; for all their magical prowess Vileshrike Vikari and terrorising Night held alike are as vulnerable as any magician to [[Calls#IMPALE\|arrows and mighty blows]], can be put to flight with a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|solid strike]] from a skilled fighter. They also seem to have little stomach for a long fight. They expend their magic quickly, it seems, and then fall back while the White Lions and the Hidden Widow still clash with the Pride and the Thorns.

	The Imperial advance is turned back that day, although the Pride and the Thorns manage to lead some of the more bloodthirsty Druj into an ambush set by the Quiet Step. Less than a week later, with the Lions and the Step to back them up, the two Imperial armies return and the Navarr and Dawnish are victorious. They continue to push through the Salt Flats, and the further north-east they travel the more common and vicious fighting with the Vileshrikes becomes.		The Imperial advance is turned back that day, although the Pride and the Thorns manage to lead some of the more bloodthirsty Druj into an ambush set by the Quiet Step. Less than a week later, with the Lions and the Step to back them up, the two Imperial armies return and the Navarr and Dawnish are victorious. They continue to push through the Salt Flats, and the further north-east they travel the more common and vicious fighting with the Vileshrikes becomes.

GuiltyConscience: /* Make Monsters of Us All */

2026-08-27T11:07:48Z

Make Monsters of Us All

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	If the Druj are bad when they invade, they are ten times worse when forced on the defensive. Yet the air of desperation here in the dripping woods of Lower Saarnath is different, somehow. There is a tremor of fear in the people of the Mallum, it seems. They rely on purely defensive tactics, seeking to turn their admittedly superior knowledge of the terrain into advantage wherever possible. They still skirmish, but their attacks are much more focused on singular objectives - driving ''this'' specific band of knights away from a defensible position, overrunning ''this'' specific hospital and then retreating, killing ''these'' scouts and then fleeing without even taking the time to string their corpses up from the trees.		If the Druj are bad when they invade, they are ten times worse when forced on the defensive. Yet the air of desperation here in the dripping woods of Lower Saarnath is different, somehow. There is a tremor of fear in the people of the Mallum, it seems. They rely on purely defensive tactics, seeking to turn their admittedly superior knowledge of the terrain into advantage wherever possible. They still skirmish, but their attacks are much more focused on singular objectives - driving ''this'' specific band of knights away from a defensible position, overrunning ''this'' specific hospital and then retreating, killing ''these'' scouts and then fleeing without even taking the time to string their corpses up from the trees.

	Afraid they might be, but they refuse to cede anything that the Empire does not wrest from their tight grasp. It is challenging for the Imperial armies to bring their weight of numbers to bear against the Druj in the confines of the rainforest; hard for them to force a large-scale confrontation when often visibility is reduced to a score of ~~meters~~ in every direction. When it is not the trees alone, it is the ever-present rain, or the thick, warm mists that rise on the rare occasions when the sun peaks out behind the dark clouds for a few hours. The woods favour the Druj tactics of ambush and surprise, which must be accounted for whenever the Empire advances.		Afraid they might be, but they refuse to cede anything that the Empire does not wrest from their tight grasp. It is challenging for the Imperial armies to bring their weight of numbers to bear against the Druj in the confines of the rainforest; hard for them to force a large-scale confrontation when often visibility is reduced to a score of metres in every direction. When it is not the trees alone, it is the ever-present rain, or the thick, warm mists that rise on the rare occasions when the sun peaks out behind the dark clouds for a few hours. The woods favour the Druj tactics of ambush and surprise, which must be accounted for whenever the Empire advances.

	Still the Druj ''are'' outnumbered though, and arguably outclassed. Again, though, it is the ability of the Empire's armies to trust one another than proves the greatest advantage. The Lions of Adelmar and the Quiet Step employ strategies specifically designed to aid their allies, to work with their comrades in other armies and nations. The sentinels of the Citadel Guard are adept at deploying their force where it will offer the greatest support, and then moving to another position as the ebb and flow of battle shifts. In contrast there are reports of warriors of the Jagged Claw intentionally abandoning their Red Lizard "allies" in the middle of an engagement, their deaths serving to cover a flanking manoeuvre and hasty retreat. There are incidents where the Hidden Widow are left in an exposed position by the Black Wind just to lure a band of thorns into a trap that closes around the Navarr too late to save their "comrades".		Still the Druj ''are'' outnumbered though, and arguably outclassed. Again, though, it is the ability of the Empire's armies to trust one another than proves the greatest advantage. The Lions of Adelmar and the Quiet Step employ strategies specifically designed to aid their allies, to work with their comrades in other armies and nations. The sentinels of the Citadel Guard are adept at deploying their force where it will offer the greatest support, and then moving to another position as the ebb and flow of battle shifts. In contrast there are reports of warriors of the Jagged Claw intentionally abandoning their Red Lizard "allies" in the middle of an engagement, their deaths serving to cover a flanking manoeuvre and hasty retreat. There are incidents where the Hidden Widow are left in an exposed position by the Black Wind just to lure a band of thorns into a trap that closes around the Navarr too late to save their "comrades".

GuiltyConscience: /* Who Brings Their End */

2026-08-27T11:03:37Z

Who Brings Their End

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	There are [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] of the [[Realms#Summer\|Summer realm]] with the Urizeni as well - proud ''Dindrayne'' of the feather-brow. A war-witch with a staff of adamant, she commands a cohort of elfin heroes in mithril chain, who enthusiastically fight alongside the sentinels against the Druj. With them are a score of trumpeters, who rouse the spirits of the soldiers they fight alongside, urging them to acts of heroism and glory that are sometimes at odds with the more sober mien of the people of the southern peaks. Their commander, however, remains with the covens further back behind the lines - an uncommon position for a champion of the ''Lion of Summer''.		There are [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] of the [[Realms#Summer\|Summer realm]] with the Urizeni as well - proud ''Dindrayne'' of the feather-brow. A war-witch with a staff of adamant, she commands a cohort of elfin heroes in mithril chain, who enthusiastically fight alongside the sentinels against the Druj. With them are a score of trumpeters, who rouse the spirits of the soldiers they fight alongside, urging them to acts of heroism and glory that are sometimes at odds with the more sober mien of the people of the southern peaks. Their commander, however, remains with the covens further back behind the lines - an uncommon position for a champion of the ''Lion of Summer''.

	As well as magical allies, the armies of the Empire are supported by more than twelve thousand strength at arms lead by [[military unit\|Imperial captains]], many of whom bear [[enchantment\|enchantments]] of their own. The vast majority fight with the Citadel Guard, and while those versed in the arts of war are at the forefront of the campaign alongside the sentinels and battle-wizards, those with even a smattering of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] - especially the lore of [[Spring magic\|Spring]] - are stationed further back supporting and protecting the covens. The 'Guard regularly dispatch these auxiliaries on missions deep into Druj territory, to capture resources or secure access to certain ~~location~~ at critical moments.		As well as magical allies, the armies of the Empire are supported by more than twelve thousand strength at arms lead by [[military unit\|Imperial captains]], many of whom bear [[enchantment\|enchantments]] of their own. The vast majority fight with the Citadel Guard, and while those versed in the arts of war are at the forefront of the campaign alongside the sentinels and battle-wizards, those with even a smattering of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] - especially the lore of [[Spring magic\|Spring]] - are stationed further back supporting and protecting the covens. The 'Guard regularly dispatch these auxiliaries on missions deep into Druj territory, to capture resources or secure access to certain locations at critical moments.

	A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.		A strong force, then, bound together by bonds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Pride]], of the love of comrades, and of a singular purpose: the destruction of the Druj.

GuiltyConscience: /* Who Brings Their End */

2026-08-27T11:00:37Z

Who Brings Their End

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	The Northern Eagle have laid the groundwork, but they are not finished with the Druj. Not by a long chalk. The Varushkan soldiers are already planning their next strike against the Mallum, and the planning and execution of their strategy requires all their attention. They are still able to provide a bounty of valuable scouting reports, marking out the areas the Imperial armies should avoid, as well as places they may want to target. Then they disappear back into the rainforest. Their fight this season is very different to that of the conquerors here to fight the Druj openly; it remains to be seen what punishment they have in mind for the barbarians in the coming months.		The Northern Eagle have laid the groundwork, but they are not finished with the Druj. Not by a long chalk. The Varushkan soldiers are already planning their next strike against the Mallum, and the planning and execution of their strategy requires all their attention. They are still able to provide a bounty of valuable scouting reports, marking out the areas the Imperial armies should avoid, as well as places they may want to target. Then they disappear back into the rainforest. Their fight this season is very different to that of the conquerors here to fight the Druj openly; it remains to be seen what punishment they have in mind for the barbarians in the coming months.

	It is for the Gryphon's Pride to step into the breach. [[Army_qualities#Conquering\|Conquest]] is their calling after all, and they press forward with a single overriding goal - to seize Lower ~~Saaranth~~ from the Druj and drive the armies of the Mallum before them. They lead the way, a solid spear-strike deep into enemy territory. They are closely supported by the [[Army_qualities#Cunning\|cunning]] of the Quiet Step, who focus their efforts on setting ambushes and luring enemies into traps. They remain mobile, taking advantage of every weakness in the enemy strategy to attack from the flanks. Their tactics are unorthodox but effective - poison and venom, targeting healers, magicians, and supplies. They kill without mercy, and perhaps in some way the Druj might even respect them for it.		It is for the Gryphon's Pride to step into the breach. [[Army_qualities#Conquering\|Conquest]] is their calling after all, and they press forward with a single overriding goal - to seize Lower Saarnath from the Druj and drive the armies of the Mallum before them. They lead the way, a solid spear-strike deep into enemy territory. They are closely supported by the [[Army_qualities#Cunning\|cunning]] of the Quiet Step, who focus their efforts on setting ambushes and luring enemies into traps. They remain mobile, taking advantage of every weakness in the enemy strategy to attack from the flanks. Their tactics are unorthodox but effective - poison and venom, targeting healers, magicians, and supplies. They kill without mercy, and perhaps in some way the Druj might even respect them for it.

	For the most part the other Imperial armies take a more conservative approach. For those who have fought the Druj before, this caution seems the wisest course. The barbarians are fond of traps and Imperial soldiers have paid a harsh price for their overconfidence too many times in the past. The Black Thorns push forward [[Army orders#Steady Conquest\|patiently]], prioritising the preservation of Imperial lives over the pursuit of victory. The Lions of Adelmar complement this painstaking approach; they [[Army qualities#Guardian\|stand staunchly with their allies]] wherever they are engaged, shields ready to block the arrows of the Druj, swords unsheathed and eager to fight alongside their comrades. Selfless and courageous, many are the Navarri and Urizeni who will owe their lives to the Dawnish once this campaign is over.		For the most part the other Imperial armies take a more conservative approach. For those who have fought the Druj before, this caution seems the wisest course. The barbarians are fond of traps and Imperial soldiers have paid a harsh price for their overconfidence too many times in the past. The Black Thorns push forward [[Army orders#Steady Conquest\|patiently]], prioritising the preservation of Imperial lives over the pursuit of victory. The Lions of Adelmar complement this painstaking approach; they [[Army qualities#Guardian\|stand staunchly with their allies]] wherever they are engaged, shields ready to block the arrows of the Druj, swords unsheathed and eager to fight alongside their comrades. Selfless and courageous, many are the Navarri and Urizeni who will owe their lives to the Dawnish once this campaign is over.