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Twiggy at 15:49, 17 June 2026

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	"I'm hot Crucio," said Florence slightly waspishly. "I haven't forgotten how to do my job."		"I'm hot Crucio," said Florence slightly waspishly. "I haven't forgotten how to do my job."

	Outside there was the sound of someone falling into the water and the volume of shouting ratcheted up another notch. Both ~~scriviners~~ paused to listen, and Crucio considered going to the window to actually look... but there was less than half an hour before he had to deliver a briefing on the implications of recognising the ~~Morasjasse~~ Grendel as foreigners. Would they still come under the Ambassador to the Grendel, or would they technically be the responsibility of the consulate? He mopped his brow with his hat and then put it back on his head. Removing a jacket was one thing, removing his hat an entirely different matter and even in this heat one had to have ''standards''.</ic>		Outside there was the sound of someone falling into the water and the volume of shouting ratcheted up another notch. Both scriveners paused to listen, and Crucio considered going to the window to actually look... but there was less than half an hour before he had to deliver a briefing on the implications of recognising the Morajasse Grendel as foreigners. Would they still come under the Ambassador to the Grendel, or would they technically be the responsibility of the consulate? He mopped his brow with his hat and then put it back on his head. Removing a jacket was one thing, removing his hat an entirely different matter and even in this heat one had to have ''standards''.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Letter writing.jpg\|caption=Easily two-thirds of international diplomacy is writing and receiving letters.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Letter writing.jpg\|caption=Easily two-thirds of international diplomacy is writing and receiving letters.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	===Inauspicious Omens===		===Inauspicious Omens===
	* '''Lord ~~Eshan~~ is worried about peculiar omens		* '''Lord Ehsan is worried about peculiar omens
	There is one other matter Lord ~~Eshan~~ wants to enquire about. There have been a number of unsettling omens over the last six months or so - strange bells heard in the depths of the Bay. Sailors waking screaming from terrible dreams. Odd blind white fish being pulled up in nets. Is the Empire aware of anything of this nature?		There is one other matter Lord Ehsan wants to enquire about. There have been a number of unsettling omens over the last six months or so - strange bells heard in the depths of the Bay. Sailors waking screaming from terrible dreams. Odd blind white fish being pulled up in nets. Is the Empire aware of anything of this nature?

	==Skoura==		==Skoura==

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2026-05-31T12:26:53Z

Shrine of the Virtues

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	* '''Revised plans have been presented for a temple and a basilica in Beoraidh'''		* '''Revised plans have been presented for a temple and a basilica in Beoraidh'''
	'''Jarrigk Silktongue''', the [[Imperial Consul]], has presented an offer to Lord ~~Eshan~~. As [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Shrine_of_the_Way\|discussed last year]], before the Empire can establish an impressive structure in the city of Beoraidh. Rather than some land in the worst part of the city, Ehsan is prepared to provide a location near the quayside. It would be far enough inland that it should be safe from flooding in the event of all save the worst natural storms, while providing ready access to sailors and merchants visiting the city, and the folk of Beoraidh specifically. If the Senate chooses to [[commission]] the structure, the cost to build it will include the 20 Thrones offered by the Imperial Consul to secure the land.		'''Jarrigk Silktongue''', the [[Imperial Consul]], has presented an offer to Lord Ehsan. As [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Shrine_of_the_Way\|discussed last year]], before the Empire can establish an impressive structure in the city of Beoraidh. Rather than some land in the worst part of the city, Ehsan is prepared to provide a location near the quayside. It would be far enough inland that it should be safe from flooding in the event of all save the worst natural storms, while providing ready access to sailors and merchants visiting the city, and the folk of Beoraidh specifically. If the Senate chooses to [[commission]] the structure, the cost to build it will include the 20 Thrones offered by the Imperial Consul to secure the land.

	Rather than a shrine, it will be possible to build a significant temple on the quayside. This would require 25 wains of [[white granite]], 90 crowns of labour (modified by the [[Region_qualities#Under-developed\|Under-developed]] quality as normal due to the difficulty of getting materials into the city), and take three months. It would create the title of ''Sevenfold Questioner'' who would be responsible for maintaining a small group of priests to preach the Way in the city. In return, they would receive a seasonal income of 16 crowns, representing bribes, payments for spiritual advice, donations, and the acquisition of luxury goods from Beoraidh.		Rather than a shrine, it will be possible to build a significant temple on the quayside. This would require 25 wains of [[white granite]], 90 crowns of labour (modified by the [[Region_qualities#Under-developed\|Under-developed]] quality as normal due to the difficulty of getting materials into the city), and take three months. It would create the title of ''Sevenfold Questioner'' who would be responsible for maintaining a small group of priests to preach the Way in the city. In return, they would receive a seasonal income of 16 crowns, representing bribes, payments for spiritual advice, donations, and the acquisition of luxury goods from Beoraidh.

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	==Beoraidh==		==Beoraidh==
	Beoraidh is an independent "city state" on the western coast of [[Mareave]]. It exists in a precarious, narrow political area between the Grendel and the Empire. The former Salt Lord, Lord ~~Eshan~~, still rules the city but his position is as precarious as that of Beoraidh. The orcs and humans who live there are currently engaged in attempting to secure the city as "neutral ground" between the various factions of the [[Bay of Catazar]] - and perhaps even those further afield.		Beoraidh is an independent "city state" on the western coast of [[Mareave]]. It exists in a precarious, narrow political area between the Grendel and the Empire. The former Salt Lord, Lord Ehsan, still rules the city but his position is as precarious as that of Beoraidh. The orcs and humans who live there are currently engaged in attempting to secure the city as "neutral ground" between the various factions of the [[Bay of Catazar]] - and perhaps even those further afield.

	News from the city is that ~~Eshan~~ has been using the lion's share of his remaining [[mithril]] supplies to further reinforce the walls and harbour of the city, arming veteran soldiers, and otherwise preparing the city to resist attack. The effect has been to strengthen the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] of Beoraidh - strengthening its defences but focusing ~~soley~~ on defending the region of Beoraidh itself. The citizens of Beoraidh are very worried about an attack from the Children of Wrecks, apparently.		News from the city is that Ehsan has been using the lion's share of his remaining [[mithril]] supplies to further reinforce the walls and harbour of the city, arming veteran soldiers, and otherwise preparing the city to resist attack. The effect has been to strengthen the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] of Beoraidh - strengthening its defences but focusing solely on defending the region of Beoraidh itself. The citizens of Beoraidh are very worried about an attack from the Children of Wrecks, apparently.

	There's also been some talk of attempts to establish farms in [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]] but they are apparently not going well given how barren the region is. The salt mines are still operating but the cost of keeping them going now that they are not dug by slaves is rumoured to be slowly beggaring the Lord of the city.		There's also been some talk of attempts to establish farms in [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]] but they are apparently not going well given how barren the region is. The salt mines are still operating but the cost of keeping them going now that they are not dug by slaves is rumoured to be slowly beggaring the Lord of the city.
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	* '''Revised plans have been presented for a temple and a basilica in Beoraidh'''		* '''Revised plans have been presented for a temple and a basilica in Beoraidh'''
	'''Jarrigk Silktongue''', the [[Imperial Consul]], has presented an offer to Lord Eshan. As [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Shrine_of_the_Way\|discussed last year]], before the Empire can establish an impressive structure in the city of Beoraidh. Rather than some land in the worst part of the city, ~~Eshan~~ is prepared to provide a location near the quayside. It would be far enough inland that it should be safe from flooding in the event of all save the worst natural storms, while providing ready access to sailors and merchants visiting the city, and the folk of Beoraidh specifically. If the Senate chooses to [[commission]] the structure, the cost to build it will include the 20 Thrones offered by the Imperial Consul to secure the land.		'''Jarrigk Silktongue''', the [[Imperial Consul]], has presented an offer to Lord Eshan. As [[Set_my_lands_in_order#Shrine_of_the_Way\|discussed last year]], before the Empire can establish an impressive structure in the city of Beoraidh. Rather than some land in the worst part of the city, Ehsan is prepared to provide a location near the quayside. It would be far enough inland that it should be safe from flooding in the event of all save the worst natural storms, while providing ready access to sailors and merchants visiting the city, and the folk of Beoraidh specifically. If the Senate chooses to [[commission]] the structure, the cost to build it will include the 20 Thrones offered by the Imperial Consul to secure the land.

	Rather than a shrine, it will be possible to build a significant temple on the quayside. This would require 25 wains of [[white granite]], 90 crowns of labour (modified by the [[Region_qualities#Under-developed\|Under-developed]] quality as normal due to the difficulty of getting materials into the city), and take three months. It would create the title of ''Sevenfold Questioner'' who would be responsible for maintaining a small group of priests to preach the Way in the city. In return, they would receive a seasonal income of 16 crowns, representing bribes, payments for spiritual advice, donations, and the acquisition of luxury goods from Beoraidh.		Rather than a shrine, it will be possible to build a significant temple on the quayside. This would require 25 wains of [[white granite]], 90 crowns of labour (modified by the [[Region_qualities#Under-developed\|Under-developed]] quality as normal due to the difficulty of getting materials into the city), and take three months. It would create the title of ''Sevenfold Questioner'' who would be responsible for maintaining a small group of priests to preach the Way in the city. In return, they would receive a seasonal income of 16 crowns, representing bribes, payments for spiritual advice, donations, and the acquisition of luxury goods from Beoraidh.

Matt at 17:04, 27 January 2026

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	Beoraidh is an independent "city state" on the western coast of [[Mareave]]. It exists in a precarious, narrow political area between the Grendel and the Empire. The former Salt Lord, Lord Eshan, still rules the city but his position is as precarious as that of Beoraidh. The orcs and humans who live there are currently engaged in attempting to secure the city as "neutral ground" between the various factions of the [[Bay of Catazar]] - and perhaps even those further afield.		Beoraidh is an independent "city state" on the western coast of [[Mareave]]. It exists in a precarious, narrow political area between the Grendel and the Empire. The former Salt Lord, Lord Eshan, still rules the city but his position is as precarious as that of Beoraidh. The orcs and humans who live there are currently engaged in attempting to secure the city as "neutral ground" between the various factions of the [[Bay of Catazar]] - and perhaps even those further afield.

	News from the city is that Eshan has been using the lion's share of his remaining [[mithril]] supplies to further reinforce the walls and harbour of the city, arming veteran soldiers, and otherwise preparing the city to resist attack. The effect has been to ~~convert~~ the [[fortification]] of Beoraidh ~~into a [[citadel]]~~ - strengthening its defences but focusing ~~its influence specifically~~ on the region of Beoraidh itself. The citizens of Beoraidh are very worried about an attack from the Children of Wrecks, apparently.		News from the city is that Eshan has been using the lion's share of his remaining [[mithril]] supplies to further reinforce the walls and harbour of the city, arming veteran soldiers, and otherwise preparing the city to resist attack. The effect has been to strengthen the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] of Beoraidh - strengthening its defences but focusing soley on defending the region of Beoraidh itself. The citizens of Beoraidh are very worried about an attack from the Children of Wrecks, apparently.

	There's also been some talk of attempts to establish farms in [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]] but they are apparently not going well given how barren the region is. The salt mines are still operating but the cost of keeping them going now that they are not dug by slaves is rumoured to be slowly beggaring the Lord of the city.		There's also been some talk of attempts to establish farms in [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]] but they are apparently not going well given how barren the region is. The salt mines are still operating but the cost of keeping them going now that they are not dug by slaves is rumoured to be slowly beggaring the Lord of the city.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	Over the last few months it appears that a ''lot'' of people have been in contact with Mora's Rock, seeking to open diplomatic channels with the Grendel there. Responsibility for dealing with Gallum obviously falls to the Ambassador to the Grendel, but it appears the sheer weight of correspondence has encouraged Wind Lord Saoirse to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] of her own. The message is short and to the point: if the Empire is serious about negotiation with the Commander and the soldiers at Morajasse there are two steps they must take.		Over the last few months it appears that a ''lot'' of people have been in contact with Mora's Rock, seeking to open diplomatic channels with the Grendel there. Responsibility for dealing with Gallum obviously falls to the Ambassador to the Grendel, but it appears the sheer weight of correspondence has encouraged Wind Lord Saoirse to send a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] of her own. The message is short and to the point: if the Empire is serious about negotiation with the Commander and the soldiers at Morajasse there are two steps they must take.

	First, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] must recognise the [[territory#region\|region]] of Morajasse as a protectorate under the command of Gallum Fiersach and his soldiers, declaring them to be foreigners under Imperial lore. Legally, this is ''not'' a case of the Senate being forced to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] that region as it is ''already'' in the hands of the Grendel. Rather, it is a diplomatic decision, simply recognising that the force that currently controls the region continues to do so. Second, neither Mora's Rock nor Morajasse shall be the target of further curses from '''Bakar''' of the Brass Coast or the '''Seaglass Beacon'''. While the problems inflicted by Bakar's curse are not trivial, Wind Lord Saoirse wants to remind Bakar that her coven ''also'' have the ability to perform rituals in Feroz.		First, the [[Senate]] must recognise the [[territory#region\|region]] of Morajasse as a protectorate under the command of Gallum Fiersach and his soldiers, declaring them to be foreigners under Imperial lore. Legally, this is ''not'' a case of the Senate being forced to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] that region as it is ''already'' in the hands of the Grendel. Rather, it is a diplomatic decision, simply recognising that the force that currently controls the region continues to do so. Second, neither Mora's Rock nor Morajasse shall be the target of further curses from '''Bakar''' of the Brass Coast or the '''Seaglass Beacon'''. While the problems inflicted by Bakar's curse are not trivial, Wind Lord Saoirse wants to remind Bakar that her coven ''also'' have the ability to perform rituals in Feroz.

	If these steps are taken then Commander Gallum commits to protect the coast of Feroz against the Children of Wrecks to the best of his ability in the coming season, and that further negotiations will then be opened with the Empire. A number of possibilities have been put forward by assorted correspondents and will form a basis for beginning such discussions.		If these steps are taken then Commander Gallum commits to protect the coast of Feroz against the Children of Wrecks to the best of his ability in the coming season, and that further negotiations will then be opened with the Empire. A number of possibilities have been put forward by assorted correspondents and will form a basis for beginning such discussions.

Twiggy at 19:12, 10 September 2025

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	Alternatively, if the Senate wishes to commission something truly impressive, it could commission a basilica on the same land. This would be a building with significant [[Edifice#Grandeur\|grandeur]]. Requiring 40 white granite, 20 mithril, and 216 crowns (before modifications) it would take six months to complete. The structure would incorporate beautiful mithril gilding as well as reinforcement of the doors and windows that would help it weather damage or attack. It would be the largest religious building in the city, and indeed one of the largest structures. The ''Preacher of Beoraidh'' would receive an impressive 23 crowns each season from the [[sinecure]], which would be home to a small staff of priests.		Alternatively, if the Senate wishes to commission something truly impressive, it could commission a basilica on the same land. This would be a building with significant [[Edifice#Grandeur\|grandeur]]. Requiring 40 white granite, 20 mithril, and 216 crowns (before modifications) it would take six months to complete. The structure would incorporate beautiful mithril gilding as well as reinforcement of the doors and windows that would help it weather damage or attack. It would be the largest religious building in the city, and indeed one of the largest structures. The ''Preacher of Beoraidh'' would receive an impressive 23 crowns each season from the [[sinecure]], which would be home to a small staff of priests.

	For a year after it was completed, the basilica would also unlock the opportunity for any Imperial [[congregation]] to take the special preaching action '''Preach the Way in Beoraidh'''. This action would involve supporting the Basilica, as well as sponsoring missionaries, wayfarers, or virtuous members of the congregation to visit the city and speak to the people there. The congregation would provide no [[liao]] - it would be assumed to be sent to ~~Beoriadh~~ either with priests or as donations - but the priest leading the congregation would instead receive 15 rings for each dose of liao they would have received, representing luxuries, bribes, and donations. If at least 20 congregations take this opportunity each season for a full year it will anchor a notable community of orcs in the city who look to the virtues for spiritual inspiration. This will not necessarily mean they embrace the Way, or that they abandon their odd Grendel take on the virtues, but they will be more receptive to followers of the Way.		For a year after it was completed, the basilica would also unlock the opportunity for any Imperial [[congregation]] to take the special preaching action '''Preach the Way in Beoraidh'''. This action would involve supporting the Basilica, as well as sponsoring missionaries, wayfarers, or virtuous members of the congregation to visit the city and speak to the people there. The congregation would provide no [[liao]] - it would be assumed to be sent to Beoraidh either with priests or as donations - but the priest leading the congregation would instead receive 15 rings for each dose of liao they would have received, representing luxuries, bribes, and donations. If at least 20 congregations take this opportunity each season for a full year it will anchor a notable community of orcs in the city who look to the virtues for spiritual inspiration. This will not necessarily mean they embrace the Way, or that they abandon their odd Grendel take on the virtues, but they will be more receptive to followers of the Way.

	In either case, no actual work on the structure could take place before the Empire had paid the 20 Thrones agreed to purchase the land in the city. Once at least 20 Thrones have been provided, work would continue as normal.		In either case, no actual work on the structure could take place before the Empire had paid the 20 Thrones agreed to purchase the land in the city. Once at least 20 Thrones have been provided, work would continue as normal.

Beeswax: /* Otkodov */

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Otkodov

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	Across the border in [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]] stands ''Eldfell'', a fortification which secures the eastern end of [[Skarsind#The_Mountain_Passes\|Ustyma's Gate]] the pass that Winterfolk call ''Wulfric's Fall''. As Summer lengthens, ice spreads across the walls here, and unseasonable snow falls on the nearby hills. The orcs there are joined by white bear-like figures with great polearms - servants of [[Cathan Canae]] most likely.		Across the border in [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]] stands ''Eldfell'', a fortification which secures the eastern end of [[Skarsind#The_Mountain_Passes\|Ustyma's Gate]] the pass that Winterfolk call ''Wulfric's Fall''. As Summer lengthens, ice spreads across the walls here, and unseasonable snow falls on the nearby hills. The orcs there are joined by white bear-like figures with great polearms - servants of [[Cathan Canae]] most likely.

	Further ~~west~~ in [[Karsk]], amid the hills of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] stands ''Krevsatyzmei'', a small fortification that watches over the rebuilt town of Oloy. It too has been enchanted - there is talk of massive pale wolves larger than an ox stalking the wooded hillside and watching the border to the south with cold golden eyes. In the [[Ossium#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] Fljajokep has been seriously reinforced, and additional defences added to the ''Silent Pines'' - the [[weirwood]] grove the Thule control as part of their payment for aiding in the conquest of Ossium.		Further east in [[Karsk]], amid the hills of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] stands ''Krevsatyzmei'', a small fortification that watches over the rebuilt town of Oloy. It too has been enchanted - there is talk of massive pale wolves larger than an ox stalking the wooded hillside and watching the border to the south with cold golden eyes. In the [[Ossium#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] Fljajokep has been seriously reinforced, and additional defences added to the ''Silent Pines'' - the [[weirwood]] grove the Thule control as part of their payment for aiding in the conquest of Ossium.

	Improving its defences with mundane means is not the extent of their preparations, however. The newly strengthened walls of the fortification are bound with brass sigils - not runes but strange curling shapes that nonetheless communicate to those who see them that they are marks of power. They glow with the heat of the forge. There are sightings of tall bronze creatures - twice the height of a human or orc - many with two pairs of arms, supplementing the orc garrison. The [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]] does not contain a fortification - the forest is still largely untouched as it was under the reign of the [[Druj]]. But there are reports of magic seething in its depths, of the darkness beneath the trees coming alive and spawning featureless shapes - some like orcs, others like massive spiders or scorpions or bears, still others entirely unidentifiable. Another Thule enchantment, likely a ward of [[night magic]].		Improving its defences with mundane means is not the extent of their preparations, however. The newly strengthened walls of the fortification are bound with brass sigils - not runes but strange curling shapes that nonetheless communicate to those who see them that they are marks of power. They glow with the heat of the forge. There are sightings of tall bronze creatures - twice the height of a human or orc - many with two pairs of arms, supplementing the orc garrison. The [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]] does not contain a fortification - the forest is still largely untouched as it was under the reign of the [[Druj]]. But there are reports of magic seething in its depths, of the darkness beneath the trees coming alive and spawning featureless shapes - some like orcs, others like massive spiders or scorpions or bears, still others entirely unidentifiable. Another Thule enchantment, likely a ward of [[night magic]].

Twiggy at 18:56, 30 July 2025

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	* '''Skouran merchants from the Geltcourse Trade Security Council are coming to the Imperial Orc camp at 13:00 Saturday'''		* '''Skouran merchants from the Geltcourse Trade Security Council are coming to the Imperial Orc camp at 13:00 Saturday'''
	* '''They want to buy measures and discuss long-term trade'''		* '''They want to buy measures and discuss long-term trade'''
	* '''They want to speak to the Senator for ~~Maraeve~~'''		* '''They want to speak to the Senator for Mareave'''
	* '''They also have a message for Jarrigk Silktongue		* '''They also have a message for Jarrigk Silktongue
	A delegation of people from Skoura has come down from the mountains through the territory of [[Mareave]] and begun making their way to Anvil. Their apparent leader, Ashtan who trades shrewdly, tells anyone who asks that they have been sent by the Geltcourse Trade Security Council and are coming to meet with the Imperial Orcs to discuss matters of trade, but other than that they mostly avoid conversation with Imperial citizens on their journey.		A delegation of people from Skoura has come down from the mountains through the territory of [[Mareave]] and begun making their way to Anvil. Their apparent leader, Ashtan who trades shrewdly, tells anyone who asks that they have been sent by the Geltcourse Trade Security Council and are coming to meet with the Imperial Orcs to discuss matters of trade, but other than that they mostly avoid conversation with Imperial citizens on their journey.

Twiggy: /* Skoura */

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Skoura

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	==Skoura==		==Skoura==
	The mountainous nation of [[Skoura]] lies east of [[Mareave]]. Not much is known about Skoura; they are master [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]], they keep to themselves, they are rich in metals and stone and poor in the valuable materials cultivated in [[forest\|forests]]. They are a contained, disciplined people with an emphasis on reducing risk and ensuring the safety of their people. Right now most of their interest in the Empire seems to be focused on Mareave, which was once their land of ''Mahal'' before the Grendel drove them out. For now they seem to have abandoned all claim on the territory - perhaps because they worry that ~~they~~ they could no more defeat the Grendel today than their ancestors did when they were forced to flee into the eastern peaks.		The mountainous nation of [[Skoura]] lies east of [[Mareave]]. Not much is known about Skoura; they are master [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]], they keep to themselves, they are rich in metals and stone and poor in the valuable materials cultivated in [[forest\|forests]]. They are a contained, disciplined people with an emphasis on reducing risk and ensuring the safety of their people. Right now most of their interest in the Empire seems to be focused on Mareave, which was once their land of ''Mahal'' before the Grendel drove them out. For now they seem to have abandoned all claim on the territory - perhaps because they worry that they could no more defeat the Grendel today than their ancestors did when they were forced to flee into the eastern peaks.

	The Imperial Consul '''Jarrigk Silktongue''' is responsible for negotiating with the Skouran people.		The Imperial Consul '''Jarrigk Silktongue''' is responsible for negotiating with the Skouran people.
	===Regarding Tsark===		===Regarding Tsark===

	Jarrigk Silktongue has been in contact with Skoura asking for guidance. Apparently, there is an interest among some Imperial citizens in trading weirwood to the people of [[Tsark]]. Ambassador Silktongue wants to ensure that such trade will not cause any diplomatic issues for Skoura, who are known to have some dealings with the secretive folk of the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. ''Talker Garra, Delvemistress of Skoura'' reassures the ambassador that Skoura has no interest in controlling access to Tsark, or telling them who they may or may not do business with. Obviously if the Empire tries to take advantage of their friends, or swindle them, the Skouran people will be very unhappy about it. They caution the ambassador though that they should not take it for granted that the ~~Mountaints~~ of the Moon will ''want'' to trade weirwood with the Empire. Their primarily motivations are not economic in nature but philosophical.		Jarrigk Silktongue has been in contact with Skoura asking for guidance. Apparently, there is an interest among some Imperial citizens in trading weirwood to the people of [[Tsark]]. Ambassador Silktongue wants to ensure that such trade will not cause any diplomatic issues for Skoura, who are known to have some dealings with the secretive folk of the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. ''Talker Garra, Delvemistress of Skoura'' reassures the ambassador that Skoura has no interest in controlling access to Tsark, or telling them who they may or may not do business with. Obviously if the Empire tries to take advantage of their friends, or swindle them, the Skouran people will be very unhappy about it. They caution the ambassador though that they should not take it for granted that the Mountains of the Moon will ''want'' to trade weirwood with the Empire. Their primarily motivations are not economic in nature but philosophical.

	On the matter of trading weirwood with the Empire themselves, there is some cautious interest in doing so. It may be something that the delegation visiting the [[Imperial Orcs\|Unshackled]] could discuss during the Summer Solstice.		On the matter of trading weirwood with the Empire themselves, there is some cautious interest in doing so. It may be something that the delegation visiting the [[Imperial Orcs\|Unshackled]] could discuss during the Summer Solstice.
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	They will visit the Imperial Orc camp at 13:00 on Saturday, and wish to buy forest resources for the making of magic items. They also want to discuss options for long-term trade deals with the Senator for Mareave (Although Ashtan who trades shrewdly occasionally slips up and refers to the Senator for [[Mareave and Urizen\|Mahal]], before apologising profusely for the error). If their hosts are able to provide them with somewhere to sit and some good, clean water to drink, they will be most appreciative.		They will visit the Imperial Orc camp at 13:00 on Saturday, and wish to buy forest resources for the making of magic items. They also want to discuss options for long-term trade deals with the Senator for Mareave (Although Ashtan who trades shrewdly occasionally slips up and refers to the Senator for [[Mareave and Urizen\|Mahal]], before apologising profusely for the error). If their hosts are able to provide them with somewhere to sit and some good, clean water to drink, they will be most appreciative.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Thule]]		* [[Thule]]

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	Across the border in [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]] stands ''Eldfell'', a fortification which secures the eastern end of [[Skarsind#The_Mountain_Passes\|Ustyma's Gate]] the pass that Winterfolk call ''Wulfric's Fall''. As Summer lengthens, ice spreads across the walls here, and unseasonable snow falls on the nearby hills. The orcs there are joined by white bear-like figures with great polearms - servants of [[Cathan Canae]] most likely.		Across the border in [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]] stands ''Eldfell'', a fortification which secures the eastern end of [[Skarsind#The_Mountain_Passes\|Ustyma's Gate]] the pass that Winterfolk call ''Wulfric's Fall''. As Summer lengthens, ice spreads across the walls here, and unseasonable snow falls on the nearby hills. The orcs there are joined by white bear-like figures with great polearms - servants of [[Cathan Canae]] most likely.

	Further ~~west~~ in [[Karsk]], amid the hills of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] stands ''Krevsatyzmei'', a small fortification that watches over the rebuilt town of Oloy. It too has been enchanted - there is talk of massive pale wolves larger than an ox stalking the wooded hillside and watching the border to the south with cold golden eyes. In the [[Ossium#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] Fljajokep has been seriously reinforced, and additional defences added to the ''Silent Pines'' - the [[weirwood]] grove the Thule control as part of their payment for aiding in the conquest of Ossium.		Further east in [[Karsk]], amid the hills of [[Karsk#Krevsaty\|Krevsaty]] stands ''Krevsatyzmei'', a small fortification that watches over the rebuilt town of Oloy. It too has been enchanted - there is talk of massive pale wolves larger than an ox stalking the wooded hillside and watching the border to the south with cold golden eyes. In the [[Ossium#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] Fljajokep has been seriously reinforced, and additional defences added to the ''Silent Pines'' - the [[weirwood]] grove the Thule control as part of their payment for aiding in the conquest of Ossium.

	Improving its defences with mundane means is not the extent of their preparations, however. The newly strengthened walls of the fortification are bound with brass sigils - not runes but strange curling shapes that nonetheless communicate to those who see them that they are marks of power. They glow with the heat of the forge. There are sightings of tall bronze creatures - twice the height of a human or orc - many with two pairs of arms, supplementing the orc garrison. The [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]] does not contain a fortification - the forest is still largely untouched as it was under the reign of the [[Druj]]. But there are reports of magic seething in its depths, of the darkness beneath the trees coming alive and spawning featureless shapes - some like orcs, others like massive spiders or scorpions or bears, still others entirely unidentifiable. Another Thule enchantment, likely a ward of [[night magic]].		Improving its defences with mundane means is not the extent of their preparations, however. The newly strengthened walls of the fortification are bound with brass sigils - not runes but strange curling shapes that nonetheless communicate to those who see them that they are marks of power. They glow with the heat of the forge. There are sightings of tall bronze creatures - twice the height of a human or orc - many with two pairs of arms, supplementing the orc garrison. The [[Ossium#Webwood\|Webwood]] does not contain a fortification - the forest is still largely untouched as it was under the reign of the [[Druj]]. But there are reports of magic seething in its depths, of the darkness beneath the trees coming alive and spawning featureless shapes - some like orcs, others like massive spiders or scorpions or bears, still others entirely unidentifiable. Another Thule enchantment, likely a ward of [[night magic]].