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Wrenna: /* Echofell */

2026-06-03T16:11:37Z

Echofell

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	===Echofell===		===Echofell===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest, Foreigners (Dreamers of the Dark Forest)
	The Echofell was the home of the Amber Scorpion clan of the Druj, and the site of the [[#Tower of the Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]]. The first real engagement of the invasion took place here when Imperial forces besieged the tower during torrential rain. The [[fortification]] was ultimately overrun and captured by the Empire and was garrisoned by a small force of Varushkans. A posting to the Tower of the Scorpion was seen as a particularly unpalatable tour of service by most Varushkan soldiers until it was [[Delirium#Tower_of_the_Scorpion\|destroyed]] by invading armies out of [[the Mallum]] in Summer 384YE. While most of the Druj have been driven from the area eastward into the [[Forest of Ulnak]], the woods are home to a disturbing number of unpleasant insects and poisonous creatures that seem to enjoy feasting on human blood. During the Summer Solstice 385YE the Imperial Senate, following an [[Culling_the_threat#Securing_Echofell\|appraisal]], voted to [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Authorise_supplying_Dreamers_of_the_Dark_Forest\|authorise supplying equipment]] to the Dreamers of the Dark Forest - a sept who chose to not relocate to Skarsind. Both the Varushkan and Highborn National Assembly voted to enact mandates to encourage [[military unit\|military units]] to train the sept which has seen the Dreamers push the Druj guerrillas from the region.		The Echofell was the home of the Amber Scorpion clan of the Druj, and the site of the [[#Tower of the Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]]. The first real engagement of the invasion took place here when Imperial forces besieged the tower during torrential rain. The [[fortification]] was ultimately overrun and captured by the Empire and was garrisoned by a small force of Varushkans. A posting to the Tower of the Scorpion was seen as a particularly unpalatable tour of service by most Varushkan soldiers until it was [[Delirium#Tower_of_the_Scorpion\|destroyed]] by invading armies out of [[the Mallum]] in Summer 384YE. While most of the Druj have been driven from the area eastward into the [[Forest of Ulnak]], the woods are home to a disturbing number of unpleasant insects and poisonous creatures that seem to enjoy feasting on human blood. During the Summer Solstice 385YE the Imperial Senate, following an [[Culling_the_threat#Securing_Echofell\|appraisal]], voted to [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Authorise_supplying_Dreamers_of_the_Dark_Forest\|authorise supplying equipment]] to the Dreamers of the Dark Forest - a sept who chose to not relocate to Skarsind. Both the Varushkan and Highborn National Assembly voted to enact mandates to encourage [[military unit\|military units]] to train the sept which has seen the Dreamers push the Druj guerrillas from the region.

Wrenna: /* Nearweald */

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Nearweald

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	===Nearweald===		===Nearweald===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest, Menrothat		* '''Quality:''' Forest, Foreigners (Menrothat)
	One of the last regions of Ossium conquered, Nearweald borders onto [[The Barrens#Farweald\|Farweald]] - the northernmost part of [[the Barrens]]. The woodlands here are dense and broken up by maze-like game trails, and overgrown pathways. Most of the Druj who inhabited this area retreated into the Barrens once it was clear Ossium was lost, but as with the Webwood there are still a few small bands living in the depths of the woods who emerge sporadically to raid Varushkan settlements. These raids are becoming more and more sporadic with the completion of the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] offering more security to the scattered vales.		One of the last regions of Ossium conquered, Nearweald borders onto [[The Barrens#Farweald\|Farweald]] - the northernmost part of [[the Barrens]]. The woodlands here are dense and broken up by maze-like game trails, and overgrown pathways. Most of the Druj who inhabited this area retreated into the Barrens once it was clear Ossium was lost, but as with the Webwood there are still a few small bands living in the depths of the woods who emerge sporadically to raid Varushkan settlements. These raids are becoming more and more sporadic with the completion of the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] offering more security to the scattered vales.

Wrenna: /* Nearweald */

2026-06-03T15:56:42Z

Nearweald

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	===Nearweald===		===Nearweald===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest, Menrothat
	One of the last regions of Ossium conquered, Nearweald borders onto [[The Barrens#Farweald\|Farweald]] - the northernmost part of [[the Barrens]]. The woodlands here are dense and broken up by maze-like game trails, and overgrown pathways. Most of the Druj who inhabited this area retreated into the Barrens once it was clear Ossium was lost, but as with the Webwood there are still a few small bands living in the depths of the woods who emerge sporadically to raid Varushkan settlements. These raids are becoming more and more sporadic with the completion of the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] offering more security to the scattered vales.		One of the last regions of Ossium conquered, Nearweald borders onto [[The Barrens#Farweald\|Farweald]] - the northernmost part of [[the Barrens]]. The woodlands here are dense and broken up by maze-like game trails, and overgrown pathways. Most of the Druj who inhabited this area retreated into the Barrens once it was clear Ossium was lost, but as with the Webwood there are still a few small bands living in the depths of the woods who emerge sporadically to raid Varushkan settlements. These raids are becoming more and more sporadic with the completion of the [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] offering more security to the scattered vales.

Hailmur at 03:27, 2 May 2026

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	During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.		During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.
	~~<!--~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Vesna10215~~.~~png\|~~\|caption=~~Vesna (Sparrow) Borkovna (right)~~, Senator Ossium\|align=left\|width=~~400~~}}~~-->~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bronimir.jpg\|caption='''Bronimir''', Senator for Ossium\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Ossium\|Territory=Ossium\|Season=Winter}}		{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Ossium\|Territory=Ossium\|Season=Winter}}

Hailmur: /* OOC Notes */

2026-02-23T17:24:27Z

OOC Notes

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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* As of the Winter Solstice 385YE the Thule control [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] and the [[#Webwood\|Webwood]]. Varushka, and by extension the Empire, controls the rest of the territory.		* As of the Winter Solstice 385YE the Thule control [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] and the [[#Webwood\|Webwood]]. Varushka, and by extension the Empire, controls the rest of the territory.
	* ~~Fljajokep~~ in ~~Bonewood is~~ a rank one [[fortification]] controlled by the Thule.		* The [[#Towers of Zulgan Tash\|Towers of Zulgan Tash]] in [[#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] are a rank one [[fortification]]
			* Fljajokep in [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] is a rank one fortification controlled by the Thule.
	* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive		* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive
	* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.		* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.

Hailmur: /* Towers of Zulgan Tash */

2026-02-23T17:23:18Z

Towers of Zulgan Tash

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	===Towers of Zulgan Tash===		===Towers of Zulgan Tash===
	The Towers appeared without warning, overnight, in the [[#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] not far from the border with [[the Mallum]]. Composed of three cylindrical towers of dark green stone surrounded by an uneven wall with irregular crenulations, it looks nothing like traditional Varushkan architecture. The stone is smooth to the touch, all of a piece, and unmortared. It is also quite resistant to damage. When the wind blows, the towers emanate a mournful whistling noise that can be either relaxing or unsettling depending entirely on the temperament of the one who hears it. The marshes around the towers are subtly unnatural. Seemingly shallow ponds may prove to be almost bottomless; ribbons of thick fog cling to the stooped trees and drift across the scummy water regardless of other weather. A plethora of odd plants, some of them encountered nowhere else, flourish in the bogs. Sightings of large multi-legged lizards in the area have increased dramatically since the Towers appeared, and there have also been reports of strange entities that clearly do not hail from the mortal world - lantern-waving heron-like creatures, giant pale toads, and even creatures that appear to be ambulatory tree stumps. They do not appear to offer a threat to Varushkan travellers, but there have been a few minor unfortunate incidents with visitors to the Drownbark Forest - none fatal to date.		The Towers appeared without warning, overnight, in the [[#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] not far from the border with [[the Mallum]]. Composed of three cylindrical towers of dark green stone surrounded by an uneven wall with irregular crenulations, it looks nothing like traditional Varushkan architecture. The stone is smooth to the touch, all of a piece, and unmortared. It is also quite resistant to damage. When the wind blows, the towers emanate a mournful whistling noise that can be either relaxing or unsettling depending entirely on the temperament of the one who hears it. The marshes around the towers are subtly unnatural. Seemingly shallow ponds may prove to be almost bottomless; ribbons of thick fog cling to the stooped trees and drift across the scummy water regardless of other weather. A plethora of odd plants, some of them encountered nowhere else, flourish in the bogs. Sightings of large multi-legged lizards in the area have increased dramatically since the Towers appeared, and there have also been reports of strange entities that clearly do not hail from the mortal world - lantern-waving heron-like creatures, giant pale toads, and even creatures that appear to be ambulatory tree stumps. They do not appear to offer a threat to Varushkan travellers, but there have been a few minor, unfortunate incidents with visitors to the Drownbark Forest - none fatal to date.

	The Towers are generally believed to be the result of a [[Culling_the_threat#Dripping_Echoes\|powerful casting]] of the [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]], anchored in place with [[ilium]] by the magicians of the Zulgan-Tash coven of [[Miekarova]]. Nobody remembers where they first heard the name of the fortification - but everyone knows it. ('''OOC Note:''' The Towers of Zulgan Tash are a ~~Rank~~ one fortification that requires no upkeep).		The Towers are generally believed to be the result of a [[Culling_the_threat#Dripping_Echoes\|powerful casting]] of the [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]], anchored in place with [[ilium]] by the magicians of the Zulgan-Tash coven of [[Miekarova]]. Nobody remembers where they first heard the name of the fortification - but everyone knows it.

			'''OOC Note:''' The Towers of Zulgan Tash are a rank one [[fortification]] that requires no upkeep.

	===The Silent Pines===		===The Silent Pines===

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	Bittershore was the first region of Ossium encountered by the Empire, and also the first one to be conquered. It lies along the eastern banks of the Semmerlak, and one end of the Golden Causeway is anchored here. The Causeway is quiescent at the moment, but all it would take is a Dawnish witch to open it and the shimmering bridge would stretch back across the lake to [[Semmerholm#Laroc\|Laroc]] in Semmerholm. Prior to the Imperial invasion, Bittershore was home to the Sand Fisher clan of orcs. The Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] the region of [[Holberg#Misericorde\|Misericorde]] in [[Holberg]] to the Sand Fishers and the entire nation moved south across the Semmerlak to Holberg.		Bittershore was the first region of Ossium encountered by the Empire, and also the first one to be conquered. It lies along the eastern banks of the Semmerlak, and one end of the Golden Causeway is anchored here. The Causeway is quiescent at the moment, but all it would take is a Dawnish witch to open it and the shimmering bridge would stretch back across the lake to [[Semmerholm#Laroc\|Laroc]] in Semmerholm. Prior to the Imperial invasion, Bittershore was home to the Sand Fisher clan of orcs. The Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] the region of [[Holberg#Misericorde\|Misericorde]] in [[Holberg]] to the Sand Fishers and the entire nation moved south across the Semmerlak to Holberg.

	Varushkan settlers have already begun to establish vales on the shores of the lake, taking advantage of the rich fishing opportunities and fertile farmland. As the prosperity of the region increases, the likelihood that Varushka will be able to support another [[~~Imperial army~~]] increases.		Varushkan settlers have already begun to establish vales on the shores of the lake, taking advantage of the rich fishing opportunities and fertile farmland. As the prosperity of the region increases, the likelihood that Varushka will be able to support another [[Army]] increases.

	===Bonewood===		===Bonewood===

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	The Webwood is a dank, almost impenetrable forest with few trails. As its name implies it is home to large numbers of spiders - many of them either very large or very venomous. There is a well-hidden structure in its depths which apparently serves as a temple or lair for orcs dedicated to the service of the [[eternal]] [[Arhallogen]] dubbed the '''Temple of Arhallogen'''. It is not entirely clear if the orcs are really Druj or not, or whether they are an example of a nation that managed to maintain some level of independence despite living in a land oppressed by the Druj. The orcs have kept very much to themselves, but there have nonetheless been disappearances reported in the area which is littered with traps and deadfalls that pose a constant threat to travellers and settlers.		The Webwood is a dank, almost impenetrable forest with few trails. As its name implies it is home to large numbers of spiders - many of them either very large or very venomous. There is a well-hidden structure in its depths which apparently serves as a temple or lair for orcs dedicated to the service of the [[eternal]] [[Arhallogen]] dubbed the '''Temple of Arhallogen'''. It is not entirely clear if the orcs are really Druj or not, or whether they are an example of a nation that managed to maintain some level of independence despite living in a land oppressed by the Druj. The orcs have kept very much to themselves, but there have nonetheless been disappearances reported in the area which is littered with traps and deadfalls that pose a constant threat to travellers and settlers.

	The "temple" has been recognised by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] as being the property of Arhallogen, and Varushkan settlers are discouraged from attempting to establish vales here. This has not stopped the most ambitious or bloody minded from starting to build along the southern and western margins. Webwood is perhaps the most dangerous and least explored region of Ossium, and there are known to be at least two bands of Druj bandits in the depths who periodically emerge to raid Varushkan settlements, reaching as far afield as the north-western Galath Fields and the northern Echofell.		The "temple" has been recognised by the [[Conclave]] as being the property of Arhallogen, and Varushkan settlers are discouraged from attempting to establish vales here. This has not stopped the most ambitious or bloody minded from starting to build along the southern and western margins. Webwood is perhaps the most dangerous and least explored region of Ossium, and there are known to be at least two bands of Druj bandits in the depths who periodically emerge to raid Varushkan settlements, reaching as far afield as the north-western Galath Fields and the northern Echofell.

	During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.		During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.

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

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	===Vale of the [[Sunless Depths]]===		===Vale of the [[Sunless Depths]]===
	The Depths are a mithril mine under the settlement of Lomaa. Custodianship of the Depths is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. It produces 14 Imperial wains of mithril every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Autumn Equinox.		The Depths are a mithril mine under the settlement of Lomaa. Custodianship of the Depths is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[Bourse]]. It produces 14 Imperial wains of mithril every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Autumn Equinox.

	During the Spring Equinox 384YE, the Senate [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Wealth_of_Lomaa\|chose to allow]] the new [[boyar\|boyars]] of [[Ossium]] to claim those parts of the mine that were not currently being exploited. The mine was upgraded, but the additional production claimed by the vales of Ossium - greatly enhancing the prosperity of the new settlements.		During the Spring Equinox 384YE, the Senate [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Wealth_of_Lomaa\|chose to allow]] the new [[boyar\|boyars]] of [[Ossium]] to claim those parts of the mine that were not currently being exploited. The mine was upgraded, but the additional production claimed by the vales of Ossium - greatly enhancing the prosperity of the new settlements.

Twiggy: /* OOC Notes */

2025-09-29T11:58:16Z

OOC Notes

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	* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive		* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive
	* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.		* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.
			* The [[Strategos_of_Navarr#Awstin's_Rest\|Awstin's Rest Wayhouse]] in Nearweald allows Navarri characters to establish a [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] in Ossium and gain the benefit of any [[great work]] in the territory

	==Special Qualities==		==Special Qualities==

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	During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.		During the Winter Solstice 383YE the Imperial Senate ceded the region to the Thule as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_Thule_Winter_383YE\|treaty]]. Presumably they will take steps to deal with the dangerous orcs here.
	~~<!--~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Vesna10215~~.~~png\|~~\|caption=~~Vesna (Sparrow) Borkovna (right)~~, Senator Ossium\|align=left\|width=~~400~~}}~~-->~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bronimir.jpg\|caption='''Bronimir''', Senator for Ossium\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Ossium\|Territory=Ossium\|Season=Winter}}		{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Ossium\|Territory=Ossium\|Season=Winter}}

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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* As of the Winter Solstice 385YE the Thule control [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] and the [[#Webwood\|Webwood]]. Varushka, and by extension the Empire, controls the rest of the territory.		* As of the Winter Solstice 385YE the Thule control [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] and the [[#Webwood\|Webwood]]. Varushka, and by extension the Empire, controls the rest of the territory.
	* ~~Fljajokep~~ in ~~Bonewood is~~ a rank one [[fortification]] controlled by the Thule.		* The [[#Towers of Zulgan Tash\|Towers of Zulgan Tash]] in [[#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] are a rank one [[fortification]]
			* Fljajokep in [[#Bonewood\|Bonewood]] is a rank one fortification controlled by the Thule.
	* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive		* Any [[commission]] intended to increase production of [[Materials#Metal\|metals]] in Ossium is twice as expensive
	* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.		* [[Forest\|Forests]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Iron Roads\|Iron Roads]], Kurstrozi's Lumbermill, and the [[#Economics\|naturally rich groves]] and produce an extra 8 measures each season.