Murder of Crows - Revision history

Twiggy at 17:12, 20 April 2026

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	* '''Wintermark could abandon this approach and bring all their strengths to bear against the Jotun'''		* '''Wintermark could abandon this approach and bring all their strengths to bear against the Jotun'''

	Since 381YE the Wintermark armies have deliberately held back in their war with the Jotun. They have not shied away from the fight, they have taken the conflict to the Jotun at every opportunity. But they fought every battle in ways designed to minimise the casualties on either side. This decisions has saved countless lives on both sides of the war... but arguably it has prolonged the conflict, causing it to stretch from one season to the next. The Jarl of [[Skallahn#~~Keirheim~~\|~~Keirheim~~]] has even been clear that the war between the Jotun and the Empire cannot end, while any Jotun who bear the shame of their failure in [[Mournwold]] still live.		Since 381YE the Wintermark armies have deliberately held back in their war with the Jotun. They have not shied away from the fight, they have taken the conflict to the Jotun at every opportunity. But they fought every battle in ways designed to minimise the casualties on either side. This decisions has saved countless lives on both sides of the war... but arguably it has prolonged the conflict, causing it to stretch from one season to the next. The Jarl of [[Skallahn#Kierheim\|Kierheim]] has even been clear that the war between the Jotun and the Empire cannot end, while any Jotun who bear the shame of their failure in [[Mournwold]] still live.

	The Jotun cannot fail to have noticed Wintermark's strategy, and there have been some indications that they have responded in kind. However there is no clear sign that it has not yet brought peace between the two people any closer. The war threatens to rumble on forever - the Jotun seem content to fight with the Empire 'til the last of them is gone - but many in Wintermark had hopes that peaceful days might come again.		The Jotun cannot fail to have noticed Wintermark's strategy, and there have been some indications that they have responded in kind. However there is no clear sign that it has not yet brought peace between the two people any closer. The war threatens to rumble on forever - the Jotun seem content to fight with the Empire 'til the last of them is gone - but many in Wintermark had hopes that peaceful days might come again.

Twiggy at 15:16, 19 March 2026

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	* '''It would require a suitable mandate and a dose of true liao'''		* '''It would require a suitable mandate and a dose of true liao'''

	If the Pride, the Courage or the Loyalty Assembly recognise Dogri Thulebane as an exemplar of their virtue then they could go further.. That Assembly could endorse a priest (presumably a Wintermarker) to enact a [[mandate]] creating an [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|Inspirational Tomb]] for Dogri in the Sovevann. There is already one true aura there, but the marshes are vast and it would present no problem to create a second. To do so would require the Assembly to pass a suitable mandate after they had recognised Dogri as an exemplar.		If the Pride, the Courage or the Loyalty Assembly recognise Dogri Thulebane as an exemplar of their virtue then they could go further. That Assembly could endorse a priest (presumably a Wintermarker) to enact a [[mandate]] creating an [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|Inspirational Tomb]] for Dogri in the Sovevann. There is already one true aura there, but the marshes are vast and it would present no problem to create a second. To do so would require the Assembly to pass a suitable mandate after they had recognised Dogri as an exemplar.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=Dogri Thulebane knew his heart and what commanded its devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with one dose of true liao to take his inspirational story to every Loyal citizen of the Empire. Let all who hear his story despise treachery and remember that the truly virtuous are loyal even through hardship and misfortune.\|assembly=Loyalty Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Dogri Thulebane knew his heart and what commanded its devotion above all else. We send {named priest} with one dose of true liao to take his inspirational story to every Loyal citizen of the Empire. Let all who hear his story despise treachery and remember that the truly virtuous are loyal even through hardship and misfortune.\|assembly=Loyalty Assembly}}
	This mandate is for the Loyalty Assembly, but the Pride or Courage (the other virtues Dogri was known for) could submit alternative mandates in keeping with their teachings. If this mandate is enacted, it will ensure a constant stream of visitors to the Sovevann from across the Empire, and even beyond. People will come to experience the aura and gaze on the final resting place of Dogri Thulebane and be inspired by his life. If that happens, then no Imperial region or territory could ever be taken or given away by the Empire without a fight for the next five years. If the Empire tried to give away land claimed by Imperial citizens, then a charismatic figure, just like Dogri, would certainly emerge ready to lead people in armed opposition.		This mandate is for the Loyalty Assembly, but the Pride or Courage (the other virtues Dogri was known for) could submit alternative mandates in keeping with their teachings. If this mandate is enacted, it will ensure a constant stream of visitors to the Sovevann from across the Empire, and even beyond. People will come to experience the aura and gaze on the final resting place of Dogri Thulebane and be inspired by his life. If that happens, then no Imperial region or territory could ever be taken or given away by the Empire without a fight for the next five years. If the Empire tried to give away land claimed by Imperial citizens, then a charismatic figure, just like Dogri, would certainly emerge ready to lead people in armed opposition.

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

2026-01-15T22:29:54Z

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	In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.		In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.

	It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.		It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.

	Few could deny that Yulia Kasimirova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.		Few could deny that Yulia Kasimirova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.

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

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	In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.		In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.

	It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.		It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[Senate\|Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.

	Few could deny that Yulia Kasimirova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.		Few could deny that Yulia Kasimirova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.
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	* '''He is already interred in the Sovevann and written in the Chronicle, but he could be recognised as an exemplar'''		* '''He is already interred in the Sovevann and written in the Chronicle, but he could be recognised as an exemplar'''
	* '''Doing so would ensure his resistance to the Empire became an inspiration to the Wintermark for generations to come'''		* '''Doing so would ensure his resistance to the Empire became an inspiration to the Wintermark for generations to come'''
	In 379YE, the Empire took the unprecedented decision to take [[Skarsind]] from Wintermark and give it to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. It required extraordinary efforts, and ultimately resulted in the creation of [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|new powers]] for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. Although many in Wintermark supported the decision in principle, and began the long and painful efforts to relocate, one man - one hero - refused to leave. Dogri Thulebane simply refused to acknowledge the right of the Imperial Senate to give away his home. He [[Falcon_in_winter\|collapsed the passes]] and declared that ''"Crows Ridge is part of Wintermark, it is ours, stay out. We will maintain the traditions of Skarsind here''."		In 379YE, the Empire took the unprecedented decision to take [[Skarsind]] from Wintermark and give it to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. It required extraordinary efforts, and ultimately resulted in the creation of [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|new powers]] for the [[Senate]]. Although many in Wintermark supported the decision in principle, and began the long and painful efforts to relocate, one man - one hero - refused to leave. Dogri Thulebane simply refused to acknowledge the right of the Imperial Senate to give away his home. He [[Falcon_in_winter\|collapsed the passes]] and declared that ''"Crows Ridge is part of Wintermark, it is ours, stay out. We will maintain the traditions of Skarsind here''."

	The [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29\|story]] of what happened next is well known. The Empire refused to accept this act of open rebellion and sent a cruel Varushkan army, the [[Iron Helms]] to drag Dogri to [[Anvil]] to face justice. There was uproar about the choice - the Iron Helms are notorious for their use of dogs to tear their enemies' throats out - and for displaying the bodies of their defeated foes on spikes. But it appears on this occasion they restrained themselves, perhaps realising that if they didn't they might not make it out Skarsind in one piece.		The [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29\|story]] of what happened next is well known. The Empire refused to accept this act of open rebellion and sent a cruel Varushkan army, the [[Iron Helms]] to drag Dogri to [[Anvil]] to face justice. There was uproar about the choice - the Iron Helms are notorious for their use of dogs to tear their enemies' throats out - and for displaying the bodies of their defeated foes on spikes. But it appears on this occasion they restrained themselves, perhaps realising that if they didn't they might not make it out Skarsind in one piece.

Twiggy at 22:10, 10 July 2025

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	This important text was created precisely for this purpose - to recognise heroism, to record it, and to spread the tale of it across Wintermark. Nobody would question Yulia's right to have her name in that book alongside the other heroes of the Mark. And it could be done simply and easily and without fuss. A statement of principle in the Wintermark Assembly, extolling Yulia's deeds and asking for her name to be added to the book. Given the nature of her personal sacrifice, the mystics are unanimous that taking this route would lead to an [[opportunity]] of some kind, but they caution that any good fortune it throws up is unlikely to please the Varushkans.		This important text was created precisely for this purpose - to recognise heroism, to record it, and to spread the tale of it across Wintermark. Nobody would question Yulia's right to have her name in that book alongside the other heroes of the Mark. And it could be done simply and easily and without fuss. A statement of principle in the Wintermark Assembly, extolling Yulia's deeds and asking for her name to be added to the book. Given the nature of her personal sacrifice, the mystics are unanimous that taking this route would lead to an [[opportunity]] of some kind, but they caution that any good fortune it throws up is unlikely to please the Varushkans.
	===Proceed As Planned===		===Proceed As Planned===
	* '''The Wintermark Assembly could proceed as planned ~~and~~ and use a mandate to instruct a priest to inter Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann'''		* '''The Wintermark Assembly could proceed as planned and use a mandate to instruct a priest to inter Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann'''
	* '''It is not clear how the marshes will respond to the arrival of a foreign soul, those who tend the waters advise caution'''		* '''It is not clear how the marshes will respond to the arrival of a foreign soul, those who tend the waters advise caution'''
	* '''The nation could adopt Yulia Kasimirova Voronov as one of their own'''		* '''The nation could adopt Yulia Kasimirova Voronov as one of their own'''

Beeswax at 15:36, 12 July 2024

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Novemberalice at 11:14, 26 July 2023

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	There was a chorus of moans from the others. It was the same old problem, someone had to be the Thule... you couldn't be the Thulebane without any Thule...</ic>		There was a chorus of moans from the others. It was the same old problem, someone had to be the Thule... you couldn't be the Thulebane without any Thule...</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Three and One.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Three people, three questions, three answers.\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Three and One.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Three people, three questions, three answers.\|width=500}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3wE0hMSgsI}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the previous summit, the priests and [[stormcrow\|stormcrows]] of [[Wintermark]] passed a set of three [[judgement\|judgements]] that bear down on what it means to be Winterfolk. The most contentious of these was one by '''Cynerik''' calling for a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[senator]] to be interred in the [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa Marshes\|Kallavesa marshes]]. '''Eevi of the Gadrai''' submitted a judgement citing the inspiration provided by ''Dogri Thulebane''. The final judgement was provided by '''Ingrid Seiging''' and called on Wintermark to do everything possible to defeat the [[Jotun]].		At the previous summit, the priests and [[stormcrow\|stormcrows]] of [[Wintermark]] passed a set of three [[judgement\|judgements]] that bear down on what it means to be Winterfolk. The most contentious of these was one by '''Cynerik''' calling for a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[senator]] to be interred in the [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa Marshes\|Kallavesa marshes]]. '''Eevi of the Gadrai''' submitted a judgement citing the inspiration provided by ''Dogri Thulebane''. The final judgement was provided by '''Ingrid Seiging''' and called on Wintermark to do everything possible to defeat the [[Jotun]].

Matt: /* Courage */

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Courage

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	Few could deny that Yulia Kasimiova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.		Few could deny that Yulia Kasimiova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.

	To Wintermark eyes, the Iron-hearted Varushkans condemned her for aiding them. Their Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_113\|revoked her]], citing disloyalty and blaming her for allowing the Jotun to be enslaved by the [[Thule]]. They lacked the power to drive her from the nation but they called on everyone to refuse her [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#Hospitality\|hospitality]], a death sentence in the dangerous wilderness of Varushka. [[Inquisition\|Inquisitions]] followed for all those involved, but they could not fault her [[Courage]] or her [[Loyalty]]. She was eventually raised to the Senate as [[Conscience of the Senate\|Conscience]], by the [[Cardinal of the Way]], but she never held power in Varushka again. She died, as she lived, still fighting for the Empire on the battlefields of [[Zenith]].		To Wintermark eyes, the Iron-hearted Varushkans condemned her for aiding them. Their Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_113\|revoked her]], citing disloyalty and blaming her for allowing the Jotun to be enslaved by the [[Thule]]. They lacked the power to drive her from the nation but they called on everyone to refuse her [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#Hospitality\|hospitality]], a death sentence in the dangerous wilderness of Varushka. [[Inquisition\|Inquisitions]] followed for all those involved, but they could not fault her [[Courage]] or her [[Loyalty]]. She was eventually raised to the Senate as [[Conscience of the Senate\|Conscience]], by the [[Cardinal of the Way]], but she never held power in Varushka again. She died, as she lived, still fighting for the Empire she loved. Mortally wounded on the battlefields of [[Zenith]], she was carried back to Anvil and passed away on the very Throne she spent her life serving.

	It's abundantly clear to Winterfolk who hear her story that Yulia was an astonishing individual. It's one thing to stand firm in the face of a Jotun war host bearing down on you, that takes huge Courage there is no doubt. But to stand up for what you know is right, when all your kin and countryfolk are baying for your blood, calling you a traitor, and trying to have you driven from your home? That kind of Courage is seen very, very rarely.		It's abundantly clear to Winterfolk who hear her story that Yulia was an astonishing individual. It's one thing to stand firm in the face of a Jotun war host bearing down on you, that takes huge Courage there is no doubt. But to stand up for what you know is right, when all your kin and countryfolk are baying for your blood, calling you a traitor, and trying to have you driven from your home? That kind of Courage is seen very, very rarely.

Noserenda: /* Recognise Her */

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Recognise Her

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	===Recognise Her ===		===Recognise Her ===
	* '''She could be recognised as an exemplar of Courage or Loyalty'''		* '''She could be recognised as an exemplar of Courage or Loyalty'''
	Interring Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann is the traditional Wintermark way recognise when a hero passes. But it is not the way the Empire recognises the most virtuous among them. Those whose lives are considered to be an inspiration to others are identified as such by the virtue assembly with which they are most associated, who [[recognise]] them as an Exemplar. Doing so would immortalise Yulia's name, not just in Wintermark, but across the Empire. Her deeds would endure as legends to inspire generations to come.		Interring Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann is the traditional Wintermark way recognise when a hero passes. But it is not the way the Empire recognises the most virtuous among them. Those whose lives are considered to be an inspiration to others are identified as such by the virtue assembly with which they are most associated, who [[Recognition\|recognise]] them as an Exemplar. Doing so would immortalise Yulia's name, not just in Wintermark, but across the Empire. Her deeds would endure as legends to inspire generations to come.

	The Wintermark Assembly cannot do this themselves. It is not within the power of the Assembly to recognise an Exemplar - only a virtue assembly or the General Assembly can submit the necessary judgement of [[recognition]]. But they could identify the single Virtue she most exemplified and canvas the relevant virtue assembly to pass a judgement of recognition. It would take a lot of effort on the part of the priests and the stormcrows, It would need a greater majority, but if they were ultimately successful, it would carry her name far and wide.		The Wintermark Assembly cannot do this themselves. It is not within the power of the Assembly to recognise an Exemplar - only a virtue assembly or the General Assembly can submit the necessary judgement of [[recognition]]. But they could identify the single Virtue she most exemplified and canvas the relevant virtue assembly to pass a judgement of recognition. It would take a lot of effort on the part of the priests and the stormcrows, It would need a greater majority, but if they were ultimately successful, it would carry her name far and wide.

Cyph: spelling & link correction

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spelling & link correction

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	"You're dead!" proclaimed the jubilant Thule warrior, waving his sword in the air. "We're the winners!"		"You're dead!" proclaimed the jubilant Thule warrior, waving his sword in the air. "We're the winners!"

	He stared up at the Thule, his face a mix of anger and resentment, partly ~~fueled~~ by the wicked bruise he could feel developing on his ribs. Towering over him, the victorious Thule warrior stretched out his other hand towards his defeated rival.		He stared up at the Thule, his face a mix of anger and resentment, partly fuelled by the wicked bruise he could feel developing on his ribs. Towering over him, the victorious Thule warrior stretched out his other hand towards his defeated rival.

	"C'mon" he said "It's my turn to be Dogri now!"		"C'mon" he said "It's my turn to be Dogri now!"
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the previous summit, the priests and [[stormcrow\|stormcrows]] of [[Wintermark]] passed a set of three [[judgement\|judgements]] that bear down on what it means to be Winterfolk. The most contentious of these was one by '''Cynerik''' calling for a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[senator]] to be interred in the [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa ~~March~~\|Kallavesa marshes]]. '''Eevi of the Gadrai''' submitted a judgement citing the inspiration provided by ''Dogri Thulebane''. The final judgement was provided by '''Ingrid Seiging''' and called on Wintermark to do everything possible to defeat the [[Jotun]].		At the previous summit, the priests and [[stormcrow\|stormcrows]] of [[Wintermark]] passed a set of three [[judgement\|judgements]] that bear down on what it means to be Winterfolk. The most contentious of these was one by '''Cynerik''' calling for a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[senator]] to be interred in the [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa Marshes\|Kallavesa marshes]]. '''Eevi of the Gadrai''' submitted a judgement citing the inspiration provided by ''Dogri Thulebane''. The final judgement was provided by '''Ingrid Seiging''' and called on Wintermark to do everything possible to defeat the [[Jotun]].

	Each of these judgements raises as many questions as they answer, questions that the Wintermark Assembly now have a chance to try and settle.		Each of these judgements raises as many questions as they answer, questions that the Wintermark Assembly now have a chance to try and settle.
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	{{Mandate\|mandate= Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction. We send {named priest} with one dose of true liao to consecrate an inspirational Memorial in Crows Ridge. Rise up, take up arms, just as Dogri did - we will all become the bane of the Thule.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate= Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction. We send {named priest} with one dose of true liao to consecrate an inspirational Memorial in Crows Ridge. Rise up, take up arms, just as Dogri did - we will all become the bane of the Thule.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}

	If this mandate is enacted, it will cause a popular uprising across Wintermark as ~~hotheaded~~ young heroes are inspired by the life of Dogri Thulebane. They will take up weapons, and launch an attack on Crows Ridge in Skarsind and the Silver Peaks in Sermersuaq. These regions are fortified, and the attacks will fail... unless they get the support of Imperial armies or a huge number of military units.		If this mandate is enacted, it will cause a popular uprising across Wintermark as hot-headed young heroes are inspired by the life of Dogri Thulebane. They will take up weapons, and launch an attack on Crows Ridge in Skarsind and the Silver Peaks in Sermersuaq. These regions are fortified, and the attacks will fail... unless they get the support of Imperial armies or a huge number of military units.

	Such an act with shatter good relations with the Thule and provoke war if it is successful and a demand for reparations if it is not. You would have to be sired by a storm itself to consider it.		Such an act with shatter good relations with the Thule and provoke war if it is successful and a demand for reparations if it is not. You would have to be sired by a storm itself to consider it.

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	Each of these judgements raises as many questions as they answer, questions that the Wintermark Assembly now have a chance to try and settle.		Each of these judgements raises as many questions as they answer, questions that the Wintermark Assembly now have a chance to try and settle.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{SOPInner\|statement=Recognising the loyalty shown to Wintermark, and to her values of building bonds between nations, we, the priests of Wintermark, celebrate the virtue and heroism of Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov, named "Hunger's Folly", by allowing her a place to sleep within the sacred marshes of Sovevann. As senator for Miekarova, Yulia courageously sacrificed her homeland, to enable Wintermark to take the steps needed to reclaim Sermersuaq. This act of heroism was instrumental to our victory to once again unify Wintermark. The Varushkan people and egregores recognise our traditions, and have approved of this act. The egregores of Wintermark approved of the naming of Yulia, and welcome her interment into the marshes of Kallavesa. They have made clear that this is not an action that Wintermark takes lightly, and as such something like this will never happen again.\|by=Cynerik, Wintermark National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 369-0\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{SOPInner\|statement=Recognising the loyalty shown to Wintermark, and to her values of building bonds between nations, we, the priests of Wintermark, celebrate the virtue and heroism of Yulia Kasimirova Voronov, named "Hunger's Folly", by allowing her a place to sleep within the sacred marshes of Sovevann. As senator for Miekarova, Yulia courageously sacrificed her homeland, to enable Wintermark to take the steps needed to reclaim Sermersuaq. This act of heroism was instrumental to our victory to once again unify Wintermark. The Varushkan people and egregores recognise our traditions, and have approved of this act. The egregores of Wintermark approved of the naming of Yulia, and welcome her interment into the marshes of Kallavesa. They have made clear that this is not an action that Wintermark takes lightly, and as such something like this will never happen again.\|by=Cynerik, Wintermark National Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 369-0\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}</div>

	==Courage==		==Courage==
	* '''Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov, fought her own nation to support the alliance with the Thule that helped to free Sermersuaq from the Jotun'''		* '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov, fought her own nation to support the alliance with the Thule that helped to free Sermersuaq from the Jotun'''
	* '''Cynerik has called for her body to be interred in the marshes of Kallavesa, a unique honour that has never been accorded to anyone who is not of the Mark'''		* '''Cynerik has called for her body to be interred in the marshes of Kallavesa, a unique honour that has never been accorded to anyone who is not of the Mark'''
	In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.		In Winter 383YE, the [[An_unexpected_alignment#The_Offer\|Thule approached the Empire with an unusual offer]] - their armies were all full strength and itching for a fight. They were prepared to unleash them against the Jotun in occupied [[Sermersuaq]], but in return they wanted land. They were prepared to match the Empire's numbers, with up to three armies, if the Empire ceded regions in [[Skarsind]] and Varushka to them, one for each army they would send.

	It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.		It was an expensive trade and a contentious one. It offered the tantalising prospect for Wintermark to free Sermersuaq which laboured under Jotun rule, but it required their neighbours to pay the price. There were many who spoke out in support of Wintermark, including the highly experienced [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Yevgeni Katzev''', but one voice spoke loudest of all - '''Yulia Kasimirova Voronov''', Senator for [[Miekarova]]. On the floor of the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] she spoke passionately of the need to support Wintermark in its hour of need, and for each nation to sacrifice for the good of the Empire. Her passionate words moved the audience. The vote was carried, the alliance formed, the invasion unleashed and, ultimately, Sermersuaq was freed.

	Few could deny that Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.		Few could deny that Yulia Kasimirova Voronov [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|forked her skein]] that fateful day. In the view of many the [[mystic\|mystics]], her act of extraordinary [[heroism]] saved a nation, and damned herself in the process. Yulia, Yevgeni, '''Vesna "Sparrow" Borkova''', '''Marya Zoranova Doubek''', '''Vuk the Wolfeater''', and others were summoned to answer for their actions before a council of Varushkan [[boyar\|boyars]] and [[Wise One\|wise ones]]. Words fell like weapons upon them, demanding that they change course. But cold cannot compromise, and Yulia refused to bend to the iron will of her fellow Varushkans.

	To Wintermark eyes, the Iron-hearted Varushkans condemned her for aiding them. Their Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_113\|revoked her]], citing disloyalty and blaming her for allowing the Jotun to be enslaved by the [[Thule]]. They lacked the power to drive her from the nation but they called on everyone to refuse her [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#Hospitality\|hospitality]], a death sentence in the dangerous wilderness of Varushka. [[Inquisition\|Inquisitions]] followed for all those involved, but they could not fault her [[Courage]] or her [[Loyalty]]. She was eventually raised to the Senate as [[Conscience of the Senate\|Conscience]], by the [[Cardinal of the Way]], but she never held power in Varushka again. She died, as she lived, still fighting for the Empire she loved. Mortally wounded on the battlefields of [[Zenith]], she was carried back to Anvil and passed away on the very Throne she spent her life serving.		To Wintermark eyes, the Iron-hearted Varushkans condemned her for aiding them. Their Assembly [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_113\|revoked her]], citing disloyalty and blaming her for allowing the Jotun to be enslaved by the [[Thule]]. They lacked the power to drive her from the nation but they called on everyone to refuse her [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#Hospitality\|hospitality]], a death sentence in the dangerous wilderness of Varushka. [[Inquisition\|Inquisitions]] followed for all those involved, but they could not fault her [[Courage]] or her [[Loyalty]]. She was eventually raised to the Senate as [[Conscience of the Senate\|Conscience]], by the [[Cardinal of the Way]], but she never held power in Varushka again. She died, as she lived, still fighting for the Empire she loved. Mortally wounded on the battlefields of [[Zenith]], she was carried back to Anvil and passed away on the very Throne she spent her life serving.
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	* '''The Wintermark Assembly could proceed as planned and and use a mandate to instruct a priest to inter Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann'''		* '''The Wintermark Assembly could proceed as planned and and use a mandate to instruct a priest to inter Yulia's body in the marshes of the Sovevann'''
	* '''It is not clear how the marshes will respond to the arrival of a foreign soul, those who tend the waters advise caution'''		* '''It is not clear how the marshes will respond to the arrival of a foreign soul, those who tend the waters advise caution'''
	* '''The nation could adopt Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov as one of their own'''		* '''The nation could adopt Yulia Kasimirova Voronov as one of their own'''
	When they hear Yulia's story many people are content that she should be interred in the marshes. On the face of it, she appears to have been one of the most extraordinary heroes of the age. What are the marshes for, if not to serve as a fitting resting place for heroes? The Assembly could use a [[mandate]] to proceed as planned.		When they hear Yulia's story many people are content that she should be interred in the marshes. On the face of it, she appears to have been one of the most extraordinary heroes of the age. What are the marshes for, if not to serve as a fitting resting place for heroes? The Assembly could use a [[mandate]] to proceed as planned.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. We don't know what fate might befall us if Yulia ~~Kasimiova~~ Voronov enters the Sovevann, but we are not cowed by that uncertainty. We send {named priest} with a single dose of liao to inter her body alongside those of Wintermark's greatest heroes\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. We don't know what fate might befall us if Yulia Kasimirova Voronov enters the Sovevann, but we are not cowed by that uncertainty. We send {named priest} with a single dose of liao to inter her body alongside those of Wintermark's greatest heroes\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}
	It is not clear what will happen if the Assembly go ahead with their plans, there are those who openly worry that her spirit will not rest easily there. Or that the other spirits will become restless, their long slumber stirred by this intrusion. If it does go ahead, then naming a priest in the mandate is important they argue. Someone will have to place the body in the marshes, but if this goes badly, then it would be well that everyone knows that that individual acted with the support of the Wintermark Assembly and was not acting alone.		It is not clear what will happen if the Assembly go ahead with their plans, there are those who openly worry that her spirit will not rest easily there. Or that the other spirits will become restless, their long slumber stirred by this intrusion. If it does go ahead, then naming a priest in the mandate is important they argue. Someone will have to place the body in the marshes, but if this goes badly, then it would be well that everyone knows that that individual acted with the support of the Wintermark Assembly and was not acting alone.