Push for victory - Revision history

Matt at 13:45, 21 August 2026

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	Six months ago, however, the Freeborn national assembly [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_77\|upheld a judgement]] warning their people to beware the false virtue of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] (also known as Freedom). In the past, raids such as this have seen those involved - no matter how virtuous their intent - come away with some form of spontaneous aura. Many of those auras have had overtones of Anarchy. While the assembly resolutely did not uphold a [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|mandate raised last season]] that would encourage the Freeborn to reject Anarchy, some cautious voices question whether now is the right time to take such potentially precipitous action.		Six months ago, however, the Freeborn national assembly [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_77\|upheld a judgement]] warning their people to beware the false virtue of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] (also known as Freedom). In the past, raids such as this have seen those involved - no matter how virtuous their intent - come away with some form of spontaneous aura. Many of those auras have had overtones of Anarchy. While the assembly resolutely did not uphold a [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|mandate raised last season]] that would encourage the Freeborn to reject Anarchy, some cautious voices question whether now is the right time to take such potentially precipitous action.
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	The raid was an [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Raid_on_Leen\|overwhelming success]] with thousands of slaves freed, many of whom had never been Imperial citizens.~~-->~~		The raid was an [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Raid_on_Leen\|overwhelming success]] with thousands of slaves freed, many of whom had never been Imperial citizens.

	==My Hand in the West==		==My Hand in the West==
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	There is just one catch: Three Hands is coy in his letter, but it is clear that he is concerned that this could go wrong in other ways too. If the Sand Fishers reach out to successfully embrace one of the septs of the Mallum, but that sept ends up getting slaughtered by the Empire anyway, that will inevitably cause lasting damage to the Empire's otherwise excellent relations with the orcs of Holberg.		There is just one catch: Three Hands is coy in his letter, but it is clear that he is concerned that this could go wrong in other ways too. If the Sand Fishers reach out to successfully embrace one of the septs of the Mallum, but that sept ends up getting slaughtered by the Empire anyway, that will inevitably cause lasting damage to the Empire's otherwise excellent relations with the orcs of Holberg.
			===Resolution===
			A judgement calling on the Sand Fishers to approach the Beacon of Iskrid was [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_165\|submitted but was then withdrawn]].

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	If this mandate is enacted, then the cost to upgrade mana sites owned by Urizen will be reduced by one wain (to a minimum of one) until the start of the Spring Equinox 389YE. In addition, the civil service will keep track of which territory receives the most investment in terms of mithril being used to both upgrade mana sites and any commissions built to increase production of mana. Whichever territory saw the most investment would see an [[opportunity]], in a similar manner to [[The greatest city in the world\|competition]] between the cities of [[the League]].		If this mandate is enacted, then the cost to upgrade mana sites owned by Urizen will be reduced by one wain (to a minimum of one) until the start of the Spring Equinox 389YE. In addition, the civil service will keep track of which territory receives the most investment in terms of mithril being used to both upgrade mana sites and any commissions built to increase production of mana. Whichever territory saw the most investment would see an [[opportunity]], in a similar manner to [[The greatest city in the world\|competition]] between the cities of [[the League]].
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	Neither mandate was enacted.~~-->~~		Neither mandate was enacted.

	==The Work Continues==		==The Work Continues==

Thespaceinvader: /* Boot Leather */

2026-08-21T13:29:13Z

Boot Leather

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	If this mandate is enacted, then the cost to upgrade mana sites owned by Urizen will be reduced by one wain (to a minimum of one) until the start of the Spring Equinox 389YE. In addition, the civil service will keep track of which territory receives the most investment in terms of mithril being used to both upgrade mana sites and any commissions built to increase production of mana. Whichever territory saw the most investment would see an [[opportunity]], in a similar manner to [[The greatest city in the world\|competition]] between the cities of [[the League]].		If this mandate is enacted, then the cost to upgrade mana sites owned by Urizen will be reduced by one wain (to a minimum of one) until the start of the Spring Equinox 389YE. In addition, the civil service will keep track of which territory receives the most investment in terms of mithril being used to both upgrade mana sites and any commissions built to increase production of mana. Whichever territory saw the most investment would see an [[opportunity]], in a similar manner to [[The greatest city in the world\|competition]] between the cities of [[the League]].
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			Neither mandate was enacted.-->

	==The Work Continues==		==The Work Continues==

Thespaceinvader: /* See That We Fight */

2026-08-21T13:27:27Z

See That We Fight

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	Six months ago, however, the Freeborn national assembly [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_77\|upheld a judgement]] warning their people to beware the false virtue of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] (also known as Freedom). In the past, raids such as this have seen those involved - no matter how virtuous their intent - come away with some form of spontaneous aura. Many of those auras have had overtones of Anarchy. While the assembly resolutely did not uphold a [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|mandate raised last season]] that would encourage the Freeborn to reject Anarchy, some cautious voices question whether now is the right time to take such potentially precipitous action.		Six months ago, however, the Freeborn national assembly [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_77\|upheld a judgement]] warning their people to beware the false virtue of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] (also known as Freedom). In the past, raids such as this have seen those involved - no matter how virtuous their intent - come away with some form of spontaneous aura. Many of those auras have had overtones of Anarchy. While the assembly resolutely did not uphold a [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|mandate raised last season]] that would encourage the Freeborn to reject Anarchy, some cautious voices question whether now is the right time to take such potentially precipitous action.
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			The raid was an [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Raid_on_Leen\|overwhelming success]] with thousands of slaves freed, many of whom had never been Imperial citizens.-->

	==My Hand in the West==		==My Hand in the West==

Wrenna at 12:16, 1 July 2026

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	{{Imperial Addresses}}		{{Imperial Addresses}}
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Hailmur: /* Nothing Short of Exemplary */

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Nothing Short of Exemplary

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: Pink;">'''Known Benefactors'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: Pink;">'''Known Benefactors'''</tr>
			<tr><td>Abathar of the Cohort of the White Bear</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Asael of the Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>		<tr><td>Asael of the Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Dagon Barossa of the Shattered Tower</td></tr>		<tr><td>Dagon Barossa of the Shattered Tower</td></tr>

Rafferty at 10:27, 31 May 2026

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	Cousins,		Cousins,

Hailmur: /* Greatest Military Force */

2026-05-29T21:51:33Z

Greatest Military Force

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	If these mandates are passed in the relevant assemblies, then it will create an opportunity for the coming season for any character of that nation to change a [[business]], [[farm]], [[fleet]], [[herb garden]], [[mana site]], [[mine]], or [[forest]] to a [[military unit]] ''in the same territory'' without incurring a cost by emailing {{plot}} ~~before downtime closes~~. Crucially, the new resource will be the same level as any resource they give up to make the change - reflecting local support for their efforts to embrace their national traditions and support the Empire's war efforts.		If these mandates are passed in the relevant assemblies, then it will create an opportunity for the coming season for any character of that nation to change a [[business]], [[farm]], [[fleet]], [[herb garden]], [[mana site]], [[mine]], or [[forest]] to a [[military unit]] ''in the same territory'' without incurring a cost by emailing {{plot}} after the event. Crucially, the new resource will be the same level as any resource they give up to make the change - reflecting local support for their efforts to embrace their national traditions and support the Empire's war efforts.

	==Nothing Short of Exemplary==		==Nothing Short of Exemplary==

Hailmur: /* Greatest Military Force */

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	If these mandates are passed in the relevant assemblies, then it will create an opportunity for the coming season for any character of that nation to change a [[business]], [[farm]], [[fleet]], [[herb garden]], [[mana site]], [[mine]], or [[forest]] to a [[military unit]] ''in the same territory'' without incurring a cost. Crucially, the new resource will be the same level as any resource they give up to make the change - reflecting local support for their efforts to embrace their national traditions and support the Empire's war efforts.		If these mandates are passed in the relevant assemblies, then it will create an opportunity for the coming season for any character of that nation to change a [[business]], [[farm]], [[fleet]], [[herb garden]], [[mana site]], [[mine]], or [[forest]] to a [[military unit]] ''in the same territory'' without incurring a cost by emailing {{plot}} before downtime closes. Crucially, the new resource will be the same level as any resource they give up to make the change - reflecting local support for their efforts to embrace their national traditions and support the Empire's war efforts.

	==Nothing Short of Exemplary==		==Nothing Short of Exemplary==
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Hailmur: /* And We Will */

2026-05-29T14:38:25Z

And We Will

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	The [[Not_to_conquer#Karass\|Karass]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] do not exactly see eye-to-eye. The Rahvin hate the Karass every bit as much as the Druj; indeed, they consider their enemies to be inseparable from the Druj. It's hard to imagine the contempt isn't mutual, but the Rahvin have repeated over and over to the Empire that the Karass are loyal servants of the rulers of the Mallum and that they are simply waiting for the right moment to betray the Empire and the Barrens to the Druj.		The [[Not_to_conquer#Karass\|Karass]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] do not exactly see eye-to-eye. The Rahvin hate the Karass every bit as much as the Druj; indeed, they consider their enemies to be inseparable from the Druj. It's hard to imagine the contempt isn't mutual, but the Rahvin have repeated over and over to the Empire that the Karass are loyal servants of the rulers of the Mallum and that they are simply waiting for the right moment to betray the Empire and the Barrens to the Druj.

	According to the yeofolk who support the [[Merchant of the Fangs]], the Rahvin are intrigued by the words of '''Emperor Vesna''' promising that the end of the Druj is close. If it is true, then it is news worth celebrating. But the Druj won't really be gone until every trace of them is wiped from this world. "We will be a black wind that sweeps the Druj into the Abyss" is a common refrain among members of the sept. They don't just want to see the Druj defeated; they want to see every trace of them uprooted from this world. It is good news indeed that the Empire has the Druj armies on the defensive... but what about the Druj traitors here in the Barrens? What about the Karass?		According to the yeofolk who support the [[Merchant of the Fangs]], '''Juniper Wainwright''', the Rahvin are intrigued by the words of '''Emperor Vesna''' promising that the end of the Druj is close. If it is true, then it is news worth celebrating. But the Druj won't really be gone until every trace of them is wiped from this world. "We will be a black wind that sweeps the Druj into the Abyss" is a common refrain among members of the sept. They don't just want to see the Druj defeated; they want to see every trace of them uprooted from this world. It is good news indeed that the Empire has the Druj armies on the defensive... but what about the Druj traitors here in the Barrens? What about the Karass?

	The Rahvin army is still being raised in [[The_Barrens#Bitter_Strand\|Bitter Strand]], and while it is not yet ready to take the field, some of the recruits are itching for a fight. As a result, there is an [[opportunity]] to assault a small sept, like the Karass, and overpower them. ''General Utmar'' understands enough about Imperial law to know that leading his warriors against a foe enjoying the protection of [[Imperial law]] will not end well for his people. But if the Senate - or Empress Vesna - were to declare war on the Karass, then the Rahvin would seize the moment, just as the Karass did to the Vendarri, and wipe them out. Those that didn't flee back to their Druj masters in the Mallum would be slaughtered.		The Rahvin army is still being raised in [[The_Barrens#Bitter_Strand\|Bitter Strand]], and while it is not yet ready to take the field, some of the recruits are itching for a fight. As a result, there is an [[opportunity]] to assault a small sept, like the Karass, and overpower them. ''General Utmar'' understands enough about Imperial law to know that leading his warriors against a foe enjoying the protection of [[Imperial law]] will not end well for his people. But if the Senate - or Empress Vesna - were to declare war on the Karass, then the Rahvin would seize the moment, just as the Karass did to the Vendarri, and wipe them out. Those that didn't flee back to their Druj masters in the Mallum would be slaughtered.

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	It's an appealing thought on the face of it. The [[Conflict_in_the_Barrens#Diplomatic_Outreach\|slave rebellion in the Barrens]] was devastating for the Druj - they lost three armies in a single stroke. They never recovered their martial strength and look what has become of them now! Still, as Three Hands pointed out, look what happened to those who rebelled. Their treatment at the hands of the Empire was so deadly, that the Black Wind ended up bending the knee to the [[Druj lore#Buruk Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] as the only way to survive. The elderly orc was clear he thought that any plan to try and persuade the septs of the Empire's good intention was doomed to fail. Anyone the Sand Fishers spoke to would be bound to ask about the events in [[the Barrens]] and Three Hands was very clear that they wouldn't lie about what happened. Hard to see how that conversation could possibly end well... and so he encouraged those he spoke to, to let it drop.		It's an appealing thought on the face of it. The [[Conflict_in_the_Barrens#Diplomatic_Outreach\|slave rebellion in the Barrens]] was devastating for the Druj - they lost three armies in a single stroke. They never recovered their martial strength and look what has become of them now! Still, as Three Hands pointed out, look what happened to those who rebelled. Their treatment at the hands of the Empire was so deadly, that the Black Wind ended up bending the knee to the [[Druj lore#Buruk Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] as the only way to survive. The elderly orc was clear he thought that any plan to try and persuade the septs of the Empire's good intention was doomed to fail. Anyone the Sand Fishers spoke to would be bound to ask about the events in [[the Barrens]] and Three Hands was very clear that they wouldn't lie about what happened. Hard to see how that conversation could possibly end well... and so he encouraged those he spoke to, to let it drop.

	Technically, Emperor Vesna is not the Emperor of the Sand Fishers. They're foreigners in a legal sense - though you'd be hard pressed to know it, based on how Loyal many of them seem to be to [[Holberg]] at least. However, the Throne's words reach every part of the Empire and that includes [[Merchant_Prince_of_Misericorde_Market\|~~the~~ Misericorde Market]]. The Sand Fishers have little they can contribute to support the fighting against the Druj - they have almost no skilled warriors. Still, the sept is determined that they should do what they can to help the Throne that has done so much to help them (they don't seem to distinguish between [[Empress Lisabetta]] and Emperor Vesna in that regard).		Technically, Emperor Vesna is not the Emperor of the Sand Fishers. They're foreigners in a legal sense - though you'd be hard pressed to know it, based on how Loyal many of them seem to be to [[Holberg]] at least. However, the Throne's words reach every part of the Empire and that includes the [[Merchant_Prince_of_Misericorde_Market\|Misericorde Market]]. The Sand Fishers have little they can contribute to support the fighting against the Druj - they have almost no skilled warriors. Still, the sept is determined that they should do what they can to help the Throne that has done so much to help them (they don't seem to distinguish between [[Empress Lisabetta]] and Emperor Vesna in that regard).
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	Three Hands ''still'' thinks it will all end in disaster, but he quotes the guidance with the fervour of the convert. "It is better, by far, to try and fail, than fail to try." So he, and other members of his sept, are now resolved to try. If the League National Assembly upholds a statement of principle which names a single sept or group of orcs suffering under Druj rule, a handful of Sand Fishers will try to sneak into Druj lands, to approach them, and to see what might persuade them to consider the idea of trusting the Empire. In the event that two or more statements of principle are raised naming different septs, then only the judgement that was upheld with the highest margin would be acted upon by the Sand Fishers.		Three Hands ''still'' thinks it will all end in disaster, but he quotes the guidance with the fervour of the convert. "It is better, by far, to try and fail, than fail to try." So he, and other members of his sept, are now resolved to try. If the League National Assembly upholds a statement of principle which names a single sept or group of orcs suffering under Druj rule, a handful of Sand Fishers will try to sneak into Druj lands, to approach them, and to see what might persuade them to consider the idea of trusting the Empire. In the event that two or more statements of principle are raised naming different septs, then only the judgement that was upheld with the highest margin would be acted upon by the Sand Fishers.