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

2026-01-15T21:28:30Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	The Marchers have continued to press forward with their plans to bring the Jotun thralls living in the Mournwold into their nation. At the Summer Solstice, Lily Guildenstern made the breadbasket available to the folk of the Marches with the express intent that it be used to encourage both peoples to come together to celebrate the Autumn Wassail. Their actions were endorsed by an important statement passed in the Assembly urging people to share what they have. If backed with a mandate it would be effective in helping to bridge the gap between the thralls and those Marchers who still see them as the enemy. At least it would help with those Marchers who are prepared to consider the idea - there is one group of folk living in the Mournwold who are not remotely prepared to countenance celebrating the Wassail with the hated Jotun.		The Marchers have continued to press forward with their plans to bring the Jotun thralls living in the Mournwold into their nation. At the Summer Solstice, Lily Guildenstern made the breadbasket available to the folk of the Marches with the express intent that it be used to encourage both peoples to come together to celebrate the Autumn Wassail. Their actions were endorsed by an important statement passed in the Assembly urging people to share what they have. If backed with a mandate it would be effective in helping to bridge the gap between the thralls and those Marchers who still see them as the enemy. At least it would help with those Marchers who are prepared to consider the idea - there is one group of folk living in the Mournwold who are not remotely prepared to countenance celebrating the Wassail with the hated Jotun.

	The village of [[Mournwold#Whittle\|Whittle]] in the [[Mournwold]] has played a role in recent events that it out of all proportion to its size. The inhabitants resisted the conquest of the [[Jotun]] for thirty years, driven by their [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] of the invaders. Their priest was condemned by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for his faith and executed, but still the Whittlefolk refused to abandon their beliefs. Perhaps it is something about Hatred itself - the more Synod priests tried to persuade them to put aside their beliefs, the more fiercely they clung to them. Eventually the settlement was over-run by the advancing Jotun armies and the Whittle folk were finally forced to admit defeat. Beaten, but not broken, some fled to [[Tassato]], while the remainder fought alongside the Imperial armies.		The village of [[Mournwold#Whittle\|Whittle]] in the [[Mournwold]] has played a role in recent events that it out of all proportion to its size. The inhabitants resisted the conquest of the [[Jotun]] for thirty years, driven by their [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] of the invaders. Their priest was condemned by the [[Synod]] for his faith and executed, but still the Whittlefolk refused to abandon their beliefs. Perhaps it is something about Hatred itself - the more Synod priests tried to persuade them to put aside their beliefs, the more fiercely they clung to them. Eventually the settlement was over-run by the advancing Jotun armies and the Whittle folk were finally forced to admit defeat. Beaten, but not broken, some fled to [[Tassato]], while the remainder fought alongside the Imperial armies.

	When the Mourn was liberated the majority of the Whittlefolk soon returned to their homes to resume their old lives and their old practices. They are always careful not to be seen openly preaching hatred, but it is clear to anyone who spends a few hours in their company that their views of [[orc\|orcs]] and of the Jotun have not softened one iota. As the Empire wrestled with the problem of what to do with the large population of Jotun former thralls living in the Mournwold, Whittle became the focus for those who shared their view that the orcs must be driven off or killed.		When the Mourn was liberated the majority of the Whittlefolk soon returned to their homes to resume their old lives and their old practices. They are always careful not to be seen openly preaching hatred, but it is clear to anyone who spends a few hours in their company that their views of [[orc\|orcs]] and of the Jotun have not softened one iota. As the Empire wrestled with the problem of what to do with the large population of Jotun former thralls living in the Mournwold, Whittle became the focus for those who shared their view that the orcs must be driven off or killed.

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

2026-01-15T13:05:00Z

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

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	==The Ineluctable Law==		==The Ineluctable Law==
	* '''The Imperial Senate could instruct the magistrates to investigate Whittle and identify the ringleaders'''		* '''The Imperial Senate could instruct the magistrates to investigate Whittle and identify the ringleaders'''
	It is not possible for the militia to arrest any citizen for [[religious crime\|religious crimes]] unless they have ''first'' been condemned by the Imperial Synod. But the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[magistrates]] to carry out a thorough investigation of Whittle, with a view to identifying and naming any resident who they identify as a follower of Hatred.		It is not possible for the militia to arrest any citizen for [[religious crime\|religious crimes]] unless they have ''first'' been condemned by the Imperial Synod. But the [[Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[magistrates]] to carry out a thorough investigation of Whittle, with a view to identifying and naming any resident who they identify as a follower of Hatred.

	That would take a season to carry out - and clearly the folk in Whittle would be aware of it happening. At the next summit, the magistrate would present the Synod with a list of suspects they had identified and the Synod could then pass judgement on them. The magistrates could then send the militia to arrest anyone condemned by the Synod - they would be tried and those found guilty would executed.		That would take a season to carry out - and clearly the folk in Whittle would be aware of it happening. At the next summit, the magistrate would present the Synod with a list of suspects they had identified and the Synod could then pass judgement on them. The magistrates could then send the militia to arrest anyone condemned by the Synod - they would be tried and those found guilty would executed.

Dre at 14:28, 15 April 2025

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	{{SOP\|statement=Vigilance teaches us to seek out the blight in our neighbour's field lest our own be blighted. Whittle is a festering plague that needs action. '''My''' assembly make it clear with these words, if the Marchers are unable to cure it, then my assembly will do so. Vigilance thwarts malice.\|when=Summer 383YE\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly\|by=Ser Ancél Watcher\|vote=180-10}}		{{SOP\|statement=Vigilance teaches us to seek out the blight in our neighbour's field lest our own be blighted. Whittle is a festering plague that needs action. '''My''' assembly make it clear with these words, if the Marchers are unable to cure it, then my assembly will do so. Vigilance thwarts malice.\|when=Summer 383YE\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly\|by=Ser Ancél Watcher\|vote=180-10}}
	==Vigilance Thwarts Malice==		==Vigilance Thwarts Malice==
	* '''The Silent Bell, potentially with the assistance of the ~~Grey Pilgrims~~, could thoroughly investigate the presence of Hate in the Mournwold'''		* '''The Silent Bell, potentially with the assistance of the grey pilgrims, could thoroughly investigate the presence of Hate in the Mournwold'''
	The Vigilance Assembly have made clear that if the Marcher Assembly will not take the ~~neccessary~~ steps to deal with Whittle, then they will. At the recent summit they passed a judgement stating that if the Marchers did not deal with the blight in their field, then the Vigilance Assembly would do it for them.		The Vigilance Assembly have made clear that if the Marcher Assembly will not take the necessary steps to deal with Whittle, then they will. At the recent summit they passed a judgement stating that if the Marchers did not deal with the blight in their field, then the Vigilance Assembly would do it for them.

	This is no empty threat. The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] is a small but deeply committed sodality dedicated to gathering information about internal threats to the Empire. They operate a loose, but extensive, network of informants throughout the Vigilance sects in the Empire. By drawing on that network, they can potentially track down information about specific threats. Mournwolders who are members of the Silent Bell (and there are more than a few) could be tasked to spy on their neighbours in Whittle to try and discover who amongst them was the most influential.		This is no empty threat. The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] is a small but deeply committed sodality dedicated to gathering information about internal threats to the Empire. They operate a loose, but extensive, network of informants throughout the Vigilance sects in the Empire. By drawing on that network, they can potentially track down information about specific threats. Mournwolders who are members of the Silent Bell (and there are more than a few) could be tasked to spy on their neighbours in Whittle to try and discover who amongst them was the most influential.

	However the Silent Bell could be even more effective, if they were tasked to work with the [[Grey ~~Pilgrim~~\|~~Grey Pilgrims~~]] walking the Mournwold trods. By using the ~~Grey Pilgrims~~ as their eyes and ears, the Silent Bell could attempt to hunt down any hateful figures currently active in the territory. To do this the Assenbly of Nine would need to pass an appropriate mandate.		However the Silent Bell could be even more effective, if they were tasked to work with the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] walking the Mournwold trods. By using the grey pilgrims as their eyes and ears, the Silent Bell could attempt to hunt down any hateful figures currently active in the territory. To do this the Assenbly of Nine would need to pass an appropriate mandate.

	{{Mandate\|assembly=Assembly of Nine\|mandate=The practice of Hatred in the Mournwold cannot be tolerated any longer. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to lead the Silent Bell in tracking down those whose heart has turned to Hate with the aid of the ~~Grey Pilgrims~~.}}		{{Mandate\|assembly=Assembly of Nine\|mandate=The practice of Hatred in the Mournwold cannot be tolerated any longer. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to lead the Silent Bell in tracking down those whose heart has turned to Hate with the aid of the grey pilgrims.}}
	Like using the law, this is not a fast process - but it would have the clear advantage that the Whittle folk would not be aware of what was happening unless someone tipped them off with a winged message. The Synod would be able to identify the heretics involved and pass judgement without the Whittle folk being aware of what was taking place.		Like using the law, this is not a fast process - but it would have the clear advantage that the Whittle folk would not be aware of what was happening unless someone tipped them off with a winged message. The Synod would be able to identify the heretics involved and pass judgement without the Whittle folk being aware of what was taking place.

Dre at 09:36, 21 March 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lily Guildenstern.jpg\|caption=Lily Guildernstern has made the breadbasket available to all the folk of the Marches in support of a grand Wassail.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lily Guildenstern.jpg\|caption=Lily Guildernstern has made the breadbasket available to all the folk of the Marches in support of a grand Wassail.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Marchers have continued to press forward with their plans to bring the Jotun thralls living in the Mournwold into their nation. At the Summer ~~Equinox~~, Lily Guildenstern made the breadbasket available to the folk of the Marches with the express intent that it be used to encourage both peoples to come together to celebrate the Autumn Wassail. Their actions were endorsed by an important statement passed in the Assembly urging people to share what they have. If backed with a mandate it would be effective in helping to bridge the gap between the thralls and those Marchers who still see them as the enemy. At least it would help with those Marchers who are prepared to consider the idea - there is one group of folk living in the Mournwold who are not remotely prepared to countenance celebrating the Wassail with the hated Jotun.		The Marchers have continued to press forward with their plans to bring the Jotun thralls living in the Mournwold into their nation. At the Summer Solstice, Lily Guildenstern made the breadbasket available to the folk of the Marches with the express intent that it be used to encourage both peoples to come together to celebrate the Autumn Wassail. Their actions were endorsed by an important statement passed in the Assembly urging people to share what they have. If backed with a mandate it would be effective in helping to bridge the gap between the thralls and those Marchers who still see them as the enemy. At least it would help with those Marchers who are prepared to consider the idea - there is one group of folk living in the Mournwold who are not remotely prepared to countenance celebrating the Wassail with the hated Jotun.

	The village of [[Mournwold#Whittle\|Whittle]] in the [[Mournwold]] has played a role in recent events that it out of all proportion to its size. The inhabitants resisted the conquest of the [[Jotun]] for thirty years, driven by their [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] of the invaders. Their priest was condemned by the [[Imperial Synod]] for his faith and executed, but still the Whittlefolk refused to abandon their beliefs. Perhaps it is something about Hatred itself - the more Synod priests tried to persuade them to put aside their beliefs, the more fiercely they clung to them. Eventually the settlement was over-run by the advancing Jotun armies and the Whittle folk were finally forced to admit defeat. Beaten, but not broken, some fled to [[Tassato]], while the remainder fought alongside the Imperial armies.		The village of [[Mournwold#Whittle\|Whittle]] in the [[Mournwold]] has played a role in recent events that it out of all proportion to its size. The inhabitants resisted the conquest of the [[Jotun]] for thirty years, driven by their [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] of the invaders. Their priest was condemned by the [[Imperial Synod]] for his faith and executed, but still the Whittlefolk refused to abandon their beliefs. Perhaps it is something about Hatred itself - the more Synod priests tried to persuade them to put aside their beliefs, the more fiercely they clung to them. Eventually the settlement was over-run by the advancing Jotun armies and the Whittle folk were finally forced to admit defeat. Beaten, but not broken, some fled to [[Tassato]], while the remainder fought alongside the Imperial armies.

Rafferty at 13:09, 27 May 2022

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	The Vigilance Assembly have made clear that if the Marcher Assembly will not take the neccessary steps to deal with Whittle, then they will. At the recent summit they passed a judgement stating that if the Marchers did not deal with the blight in their field, then the Vigilance Assembly would do it for them.		The Vigilance Assembly have made clear that if the Marcher Assembly will not take the neccessary steps to deal with Whittle, then they will. At the recent summit they passed a judgement stating that if the Marchers did not deal with the blight in their field, then the Vigilance Assembly would do it for them.

	This is no empty threat. The [[~~No_evil_shall_escape_our_sight#Ringing_the_Bell~~\|Silent Bell]] is a small but deeply committed sodality dedicated to gathering information about internal threats to the Empire. They operate a loose, but extensive, network of informants throughout the Vigilance sects in the Empire. By drawing on that network, they can potentially track down information about specific threats. Mournwolders who are members of the Silent Bell (and there are more than a few) could be tasked to spy on their neighbours in Whittle to try and discover who amongst them was the most influential.		This is no empty threat. The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] is a small but deeply committed sodality dedicated to gathering information about internal threats to the Empire. They operate a loose, but extensive, network of informants throughout the Vigilance sects in the Empire. By drawing on that network, they can potentially track down information about specific threats. Mournwolders who are members of the Silent Bell (and there are more than a few) could be tasked to spy on their neighbours in Whittle to try and discover who amongst them was the most influential.

	However the Silent Bell could be even more effective, if they were tasked to work with the [[Grey Pilgrim\|Grey Pilgrims]] walking the Mournwold trods. By using the Grey Pilgrims as their eyes and ears, the Silent Bell could attempt to hunt down any hateful figures currently active in the territory. To do this the Assenbly of Nine would need to pass an appropriate mandate.		However the Silent Bell could be even more effective, if they were tasked to work with the [[Grey Pilgrim\|Grey Pilgrims]] walking the Mournwold trods. By using the Grey Pilgrims as their eyes and ears, the Silent Bell could attempt to hunt down any hateful figures currently active in the territory. To do this the Assenbly of Nine would need to pass an appropriate mandate.

Matt at 16:43, 29 March 2022

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	But once complete, the Empire would be done with the matter. Whittle would probably be abandoned, and there would still be some lingering remnants of Hatred in the Mournwold, but any public resistance to the integration of the Jotun thralls, or opposition to the Marcher Synod, would be gone. This method would identify and potentially eliminate all the most public, most committed devotees of Hatred in Whittle.		But once complete, the Empire would be done with the matter. Whittle would probably be abandoned, and there would still be some lingering remnants of Hatred in the Mournwold, but any public resistance to the integration of the Jotun thralls, or opposition to the Marcher Synod, would be gone. This method would identify and potentially eliminate all the most public, most committed devotees of Hatred in Whittle.
	{{SOP\|statement=Vigilance teaches us to seek out the blight in our neighbour's field lest our own be blighted. Whittle is a festering plague that needs action. '''My''' assembly make it clear with these words, if the Marchers are unable to cure it, then my assembly will do so. Vigilance thwarts malice.\|when=Summer 383YE\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly\|by=Ser Ancél Watcher\|vote=180-10}}		{{SOP\|statement=Vigilance teaches us to seek out the blight in our neighbour's field lest our own be blighted. Whittle is a festering plague that needs action. '''My''' assembly make it clear with these words, if the Marchers are unable to cure it, then my assembly will do so. Vigilance thwarts malice.\|when=Summer 383YE\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly\|by=Ser Ancél Watcher\|vote=180-10}}

	==Vigilance Thwarts Malice==		==Vigilance Thwarts Malice==
	* '''The Silent Bell, potentially with the assistance of the Grey Pilgrims, could thoroughly investigate the presence of Hate in the Mournwold'''		* '''The Silent Bell, potentially with the assistance of the Grey Pilgrims, could thoroughly investigate the presence of Hate in the Mournwold'''

Matt: /* The Last Die */

2019-09-10T20:12:54Z

The Last Die

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	The response is as predictable as it is unfortunate. Mel of the Mourn receives a note from the Whittle folk that says simply this:		The response is as predictable as it is unfortunate. Mel of the Mourn receives a note from the Whittle folk that says simply this:

	<ic>Our faith is a sword to defend everything we hold dear. It was sharp enough to see off the Jotun, reckon it'll be sharp enough to see off the Synod too. What's needed in tha Mourn is a drop more Courage. It's that as teaches folk to cleave to the truth through thick and thin. There's enough Courage in Whittle that we'll not give up the virtues for you. If our neighbours over the border had a dram more Courage than they wouldn't be for changing our ways to take in the Jotun. But they're too frit to see this war through to the end, so they're full of talk for taking in Jotun as if the orcs had been raised in the same village all of a sudden. We'll have none of that round here. We remember what it means to be Marcher - we take Pride in that - even if everyone has forgotten.		<quote by="Sally Thatcher - Whittle">Our faith is a sword to defend everything we hold dear. It was sharp enough to see off the Jotun, reckon it'll be sharp enough to see off the Synod too. What's needed in tha Mourn is a drop more Courage. It's that as teaches folk to cleave to the truth through thick and thin. There's enough Courage in Whittle that we'll not give up the virtues for you. If our neighbours over the border had a dram more Courage than they wouldn't be for changing our ways to take in the Jotun. But they're too frit to see this war through to the end, so they're full of talk for taking in Jotun as if the orcs had been raised in the same village all of a sudden. We'll have none of that round here. We remember what it means to be Marcher - we take Pride in that - even if everyone has forgotten.</quote>

	~~<p>Sally Thatcher - Whittle~~</ic>

	On the surface the inescapable reality appears to be that nothing is going to persuade the Whittle folk to abandon their faith - nothing. They cling to their faith as strongly as the most devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] initiate. It defines them - and they will not give it up. Not for the Empire, not for the Marcher Assembly, not for anyone.		On the surface the inescapable reality appears to be that nothing is going to persuade the Whittle folk to abandon their faith - nothing. They cling to their faith as strongly as the most devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] initiate. It defines them - and they will not give it up. Not for the Empire, not for the Marcher Assembly, not for anyone.

Matt: /* The Last Die */

2019-09-10T20:12:20Z

The Last Die

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	<ic>Our faith is a sword to defend everything we hold dear. It was sharp enough to see off the Jotun, reckon it'll be sharp enough to see off the Synod too. What's needed in tha Mourn is a drop more Courage. It's that as teaches folk to cleave to the truth through thick and thin. There's enough Courage in Whittle that we'll not give up the virtues for you. If our neighbours over the border had a dram more Courage than they wouldn't be for changing our ways to take in the Jotun. But they're too frit to see this war through to the end, so they're full of talk for taking in Jotun as if the orcs had been raised in the same village all of a sudden. We'll have none of that round here. We remember what it means to be Marcher - we take Pride in that - even if everyone has forgotten.		<ic>Our faith is a sword to defend everything we hold dear. It was sharp enough to see off the Jotun, reckon it'll be sharp enough to see off the Synod too. What's needed in tha Mourn is a drop more Courage. It's that as teaches folk to cleave to the truth through thick and thin. There's enough Courage in Whittle that we'll not give up the virtues for you. If our neighbours over the border had a dram more Courage than they wouldn't be for changing our ways to take in the Jotun. But they're too frit to see this war through to the end, so they're full of talk for taking in Jotun as if the orcs had been raised in the same village all of a sudden. We'll have none of that round here. We remember what it means to be Marcher - we take Pride in that - even if everyone has forgotten.

	Sally Thatcher - Whittle</ic>		<p>Sally Thatcher - Whittle</ic>

	On the surface the inescapable reality appears to be that nothing is going to persuade the Whittle folk to abandon their faith - nothing. They cling to their faith as strongly as the most devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] initiate. It defines them - and they will not give it up. Not for the Empire, not for the Marcher Assembly, not for anyone.		On the surface the inescapable reality appears to be that nothing is going to persuade the Whittle folk to abandon their faith - nothing. They cling to their faith as strongly as the most devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] initiate. It defines them - and they will not give it up. Not for the Empire, not for the Marcher Assembly, not for anyone.

Matt: /* The Autumn Wassail */

2019-09-10T20:11:59Z

The Autumn Wassail

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	If this mandate is passed, then Marcher households across the Mournwold and - perhaps more importantly - beyond will share the largesse of the breadbasket with their neighbours. It will help to forge closer ties between market town and households, as well as with the thralls of the Mournwold. Invitations will be issued to the orcs to visit Upwold, Mitwold, and beleaguered Bregasland as guests for the harvest festival. There may be problems - some people will be meeting the thralls for the first time and that will bring difficulties. But these difficulties are unavoidable if the Marchers are really committed to going down this line. The open mandate that would allow the Marcher egregore to bond the Mournwold thralls will remain an option, but the amount of liao needed to complete it will be reduced by 25 doses.		If this mandate is passed, then Marcher households across the Mournwold and - perhaps more importantly - beyond will share the largesse of the breadbasket with their neighbours. It will help to forge closer ties between market town and households, as well as with the thralls of the Mournwold. Invitations will be issued to the orcs to visit Upwold, Mitwold, and beleaguered Bregasland as guests for the harvest festival. There may be problems - some people will be meeting the thralls for the first time and that will bring difficulties. But these difficulties are unavoidable if the Marchers are really committed to going down this line. The open mandate that would allow the Marcher egregore to bond the Mournwold thralls will remain an option, but the amount of liao needed to complete it will be reduced by 25 doses.

	{{SOP\|statement=~~Judgement:~~ Many years ago, the Marchers made the decision to join the Empire and follow Imperial doctrine. The victors of the Cousin's War lived with the seven virtues in their hearts. The Whittle folk must now decide whether they wish to stand with their fellow Marchers and reject Hate as a virtue, or choose to be declared heretics. The law must apply equally to all Marchers, but in respect of their past deeds against the Jotun, the Assembly wishes to give them that choice.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly\|by=Sister Meredith\|when=Summer 383YE\|vote=Upheld (106-0) Greater Majority}}		{{SOP\|statement=Many years ago, the Marchers made the decision to join the Empire and follow Imperial doctrine. The victors of the Cousin's War lived with the seven virtues in their hearts. The Whittle folk must now decide whether they wish to stand with their fellow Marchers and reject Hate as a virtue, or choose to be declared heretics. The law must apply equally to all Marchers, but in respect of their past deeds against the Jotun, the Assembly wishes to give them that choice.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly\|by=Sister Meredith\|when=Summer 383YE\|vote=Upheld (106-0) Greater Majority}}
	Sadly the appeal of the priests will fall on deaf ears in some parts of the Mournwold. The Whittle folk will not be inviting the orcs to share their repast.		Sadly the appeal of the priests will fall on deaf ears in some parts of the Mournwold. The Whittle folk will not be inviting the orcs to share their repast.

Matt: /* The Autumn Wassail */

2019-09-10T18:53:40Z

The Autumn Wassail

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	If this mandate is passed, then Marcher households across the Mournwold and - perhaps more importantly - beyond will share the largesse of the breadbasket with their neighbours. It will help to forge closer ties between market town and households, as well as with the thralls of the Mournwold. Invitations will be issued to the orcs to visit Upwold, Mitwold, and beleaguered Bregasland as guests for the harvest festival. There may be problems - some people will be meeting the thralls for the first time and that will bring difficulties. But these difficulties are unavoidable if the Marchers are really committed to going down this line. The open mandate that would allow the Marcher egregore to bond the Mournwold thralls will remain an option, but the amount of liao needed to complete it will be reduced by 25 doses.		If this mandate is passed, then Marcher households across the Mournwold and - perhaps more importantly - beyond will share the largesse of the breadbasket with their neighbours. It will help to forge closer ties between market town and households, as well as with the thralls of the Mournwold. Invitations will be issued to the orcs to visit Upwold, Mitwold, and beleaguered Bregasland as guests for the harvest festival. There may be problems - some people will be meeting the thralls for the first time and that will bring difficulties. But these difficulties are unavoidable if the Marchers are really committed to going down this line. The open mandate that would allow the Marcher egregore to bond the Mournwold thralls will remain an option, but the amount of liao needed to complete it will be reduced by 25 doses.

	~~Of course, this assumes that the breadbasket continues to be made available to everyone in the Marches in the coming season. If that doesn't happen, then this mandate will fail.~~
	{{SOP\|statement=Judgement: Many years ago, the Marchers made the decision to join the Empire and follow Imperial doctrine. The victors of the Cousin's War lived with the seven virtues in their hearts. The Whittle folk must now decide whether they wish to stand with their fellow Marchers and reject Hate as a virtue, or choose to be declared heretics. The law must apply equally to all Marchers, but in respect of their past deeds against the Jotun, the Assembly wishes to give them that choice.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly\|by=Sister Meredith\|when=Summer 383YE\|vote=Upheld (106-0) Greater Majority}}		{{SOP\|statement=Judgement: Many years ago, the Marchers made the decision to join the Empire and follow Imperial doctrine. The victors of the Cousin's War lived with the seven virtues in their hearts. The Whittle folk must now decide whether they wish to stand with their fellow Marchers and reject Hate as a virtue, or choose to be declared heretics. The law must apply equally to all Marchers, but in respect of their past deeds against the Jotun, the Assembly wishes to give them that choice.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly\|by=Sister Meredith\|when=Summer 383YE\|vote=Upheld (106-0) Greater Majority}}
	Sadly the appeal of the priests will fall on deaf ears in some parts of the Mournwold. The Whittle folk will not be inviting the orcs to share their repast.		Sadly the appeal of the priests will fall on deaf ears in some parts of the Mournwold. The Whittle folk will not be inviting the orcs to share their repast.