Swans will sing - Revision history

Twiggy at 13:21, 8 September 2025

2025-09-08T13:21:04Z

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	"You're suggesting we break the law? Really is that your plan? They are foreigners now. Magistrates will say it was murder. If we're caught - we'll be executed for it."		"You're suggesting we break the law? Really is that your plan? They are foreigners now. Magistrates will say it was murder. If we're caught - we'll be executed for it."

	Singur smiled ~~wrly~~ at her friend "You talk freely of a war with the Thule, you have the courage to face them in the mountains - but you're worried about breaking the law?"		Singur smiled wryly at her friend "You talk freely of a war with the Thule, you have the courage to face them in the mountains - but you're worried about breaking the law?"

	Lotta looked unhappy, opened her mouth to argue, closed it again. Singur smiled, took another sip, and set to work darning the sock. There was silence for a few minutes, apart from the fire crackling. Lotta checked the bread she was toasting, spread a little butter (swearing under her breath at her burnt fingers), and deposited one of the two slices next to the whiskey at Singur's side. Finally she tried a different tack.		Lotta looked unhappy, opened her mouth to argue, closed it again. Singur smiled, took another sip, and set to work darning the sock. There was silence for a few minutes, apart from the fire crackling. Lotta checked the bread she was toasting, spread a little butter (swearing under her breath at her burnt fingers), and deposited one of the two slices next to the whiskey at Singur's side. Finally she tried a different tack.
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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Wintermark assembly did not pass any judgements regarding this opportunity. As the Imperial Orcs settle into Skarsind, and the people of ~~WIntermark~~ become more concerned about [[380YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#The_Northern_Marshes\|the Jotun in Kallavesa]], it seems that the moment has passed.		The Wintermark assembly did not pass any judgements regarding this opportunity. As the Imperial Orcs settle into Skarsind, and the people of Wintermark become more concerned about [[380YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#The_Northern_Marshes\|the Jotun in Kallavesa]], it seems that the moment has passed.

	This opportunity is no longer available.		This opportunity is no longer available.

Coolbeans: /* Participation */

2024-06-21T09:08:30Z

Participation

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	The magistrates will likely have an opinion on this matter, and both the priest presenting the judgement and the named priest are likely to face charges of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Five_things_about_criminal_offences\|encouraging and abetting crime]]. However, words are never criminal in nature. The magistrates will be able to act only ''after'' it is clear whether those words have had any effect. It would not be legal for the magistrates to interfere with the freedom of the priests to speak or to collect liao.		The magistrates will likely have an opinion on this matter, and both the priest presenting the judgement and the named priest are likely to face charges of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Five_things_about_criminal_offences\|encouraging and abetting crime]]. However, words are never criminal in nature. The magistrates will be able to act only ''after'' it is clear whether those words have had any effect. It would not be legal for the magistrates to interfere with the freedom of the priests to speak or to collect liao.
	==Participation==		==Participation==
	The named priest should collect the liao they wish to use to support their statement of principle and place it in their inventory at GOD. They should e-mail Profound Decisions at ~~empire.~~plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to confirm how much liao they are spending on this project.		The named priest should collect the liao they wish to use to support their statement of principle and place it in their inventory at GOD. They should e-mail Profound Decisions at plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to confirm how much liao they are spending on this project.

	The word of the Synod will be enough to persuade a number of NPC captains to lead raids against the Thule. The civil service will be unable to track which player character captains have joined them. Consequently, if the national assembly passes the judgement and the named priest contributes the liao, you are absolutely free to roleplay that your paid work in the coming season involves raiding the Thule - but again, even if you do not wish to engage in raids against the northern barbarians you will still benefit.		The word of the Synod will be enough to persuade a number of NPC captains to lead raids against the Thule. The civil service will be unable to track which player character captains have joined them. Consequently, if the national assembly passes the judgement and the named priest contributes the liao, you are absolutely free to roleplay that your paid work in the coming season involves raiding the Thule - but again, even if you do not wish to engage in raids against the northern barbarians you will still benefit.
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	There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.		There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Wintermark assembly did not pass any judgements regarding this opportunity. As the Imperial Orcs settle into Skarsind, and the people of WIntermark become more concerned about [[380YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#The_Northern_Marshes\|the Jotun in Kallavesa]], it seems that the moment has passed.		The Wintermark assembly did not pass any judgements regarding this opportunity. As the Imperial Orcs settle into Skarsind, and the people of WIntermark become more concerned about [[380YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#The_Northern_Marshes\|the Jotun in Kallavesa]], it seems that the moment has passed.

	This opportunity is no longer available.		This opportunity is no longer available.

Rafferty at 17:04, 24 November 2019

2019-11-24T17:04:03Z

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"There's nothing we can do Singur. The Senate have signed a treaty - it's done." Singur continued sewing, her hands busy and her expression intent. Lotta topped up the glass of amber liquid on the arm of her chair and poked the fire while she waited for a response.		<ic>"There's nothing we can do Singur. The Senate have signed a treaty - it's done." Singur continued sewing, her hands busy and her expression intent. Lotta topped up the glass of amber liquid on the arm of her chair and poked the fire while she waited for a response.

Hastur: /* Heroism */

2019-06-10T11:16:46Z

Heroism

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	The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for collecting [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[Ambition]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.		The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for collecting [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[Ambition]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.

	While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#~~Paid_Work~~\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.		While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.

	The effectiveness of the project would depend on how much liao the named priest submitted. The decision on how much liao to use is entirely in the priest's hands, once the assembly has appointed them to the task, and they may employ any amount they wish within the following guidelines (and assuming they have sufficient supply).		The effectiveness of the project would depend on how much liao the named priest submitted. The decision on how much liao to use is entirely in the priest's hands, once the assembly has appointed them to the task, and they may employ any amount they wish within the following guidelines (and assuming they have sufficient supply).

Rafferty at 15:15, 1 November 2018

2018-11-01T15:15:41Z

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	<ic>"There's nothing we can do Singur. The Senate have signed a treaty - it's done." Singur continued sewing, her hands busy and her expression intent. Lotta topped up the glass of amber liquid on the arm of her chair and poked the fire while she waited for a response.		<ic>"There's nothing we can do Singur. The Senate have signed a treaty - it's done." Singur continued sewing, her hands busy and her expression intent. Lotta topped up the glass of amber liquid on the arm of her chair and poked the fire while she waited for a response.

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	This opportunity is no longer available.		This opportunity is no longer available.

	~~{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}~~

Rafferty: /* Participation */

2016-05-13T16:15:40Z

Participation

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	There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.		There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.
			==Resolution==
			The Wintermark assembly did not pass any judgements regarding this opportunity. As the Imperial Orcs settle into Skarsind, and the people of WIntermark become more concerned about [[380YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#The_Northern_Marshes\|the Jotun in Kallavesa]], it seems that the moment has passed.

			This opportunity is no longer available.

	{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}		{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}

Gereon: Add category as template

2016-04-18T23:00:57Z

Add category as template

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	There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.		There will be more details of the outcome of this opportunity when downtime opens, and in the winds of fortune for the Spring Equinox.

	~~[[Category:Recent History]]~~		{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}
	~~[[Category:History]]~~
	[[Category:379YE]]

Dre at 00:06, 16 March 2016

2016-03-16T00:06:47Z

Rafferty: /* Heroism */

2016-03-15T22:52:53Z

Heroism

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	* If the priest collects fifty liao, there will be many raids into both the Silver Peaks and south-western Otkodov. This is likely to cause a major diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be significantly increased.		* If the priest collects fifty liao, there will be many raids into both the Silver Peaks and south-western Otkodov. This is likely to cause a major diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be significantly increased.
	* If the priest collects a hundred liao, then a great many bands of Wintermark warriors will attack the Silver Peaks and southern Otkodov, almost certainly resulting in a major diplomatic incident; a significant bonus to businesses and military units; and the acquisition of wains of bourse resources and ilium from the Thule, a portion of which will be given to the named priest.		* If the priest collects a hundred liao, then a great many bands of Wintermark warriors will attack the Silver Peaks and southern Otkodov, almost certainly resulting in a major diplomatic incident; a significant bonus to businesses and military units; and the acquisition of wains of bourse resources and ilium from the Thule, a portion of which will be given to the named priest.

			In each case, if the assembly passes multiple judgements then multiple priests will be appointed and all will need to provide their own liao and set their own "level of response". Multiple priests will not have a cumulative effect however; only the highest will take account.

	===Legal Ramifications===		===Legal Ramifications===

Rafferty: /* Heroism */

2016-03-15T22:51:35Z

Heroism

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	The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for collection [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[ambition]], [[courage]], and [[pride]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.		The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for collection [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[ambition]], [[courage]], and [[pride]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.

	While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#Paid_Work\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[~~Resources~~#~~Personal resource~~\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.		While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#Paid_Work\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.

	The effectiveness of the project would depend on how much liao the named priest submitted. The decision on how much liao to use is entirely in the priest's hands, once the assembly has appointed them to the task, and they may employ any amount they wish within the following guidelines (and assuming they have sufficient supply).		The effectiveness of the project would depend on how much liao the named priest submitted. The decision on how much liao to use is entirely in the priest's hands, once the assembly has appointed them to the task, and they may employ any amount they wish within the following guidelines (and assuming they have sufficient supply).

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	"There's always ''something'' you can do Lotta. Always. If you're prepared to take the consequences." Singur nodded as she spoke, finishing a few last stitches, she snipped the thread and examined her work critically.		"There's always ''something'' you can do Lotta. Always. If you're prepared to take the consequences." Singur nodded as she spoke, finishing a few last stitches, she snipped the thread and examined her work critically.

	"Like what? What exactly are you suggesting ~~Sigur~~? We can't attack the Thule - it's impossible." Lotta took a sip from her glass, and looked stared intently at Singur, daring the woman to disagree with her.		"Like what? What exactly are you suggesting Singur? We can't attack the Thule - it's impossible." Lotta took a sip from her glass, and looked stared intently at Singur, daring the woman to disagree with her.

	Singur tugged gently at the cloth and was pleased with her handiwork. She set it to one side, and took a sock from her work pile. She examined it carefully before speaking again. "It's not impossible Lotta. It's just illegal. It's not the same thing at all."		Singur tugged gently at the cloth and was pleased with her handiwork. She set it to one side, and took a sock from her work pile. She examined it carefully before speaking again. "It's not impossible Lotta. It's just illegal. It's not the same thing at all."
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	The Wintermark [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|national assembly]] could provide an outlet for that injured [[pride]]. If they make a [[Statement_of_Principle\|statement of principle]] urging the people of the nation to take up arms against the Thule in [[Sermersuaq]] and [[Otkodov]], they will be heard.		The Wintermark [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|national assembly]] could provide an outlet for that injured [[pride]]. If they make a [[Statement_of_Principle\|statement of principle]] urging the people of the nation to take up arms against the Thule in [[Sermersuaq]] and [[Otkodov]], they will be heard.

	The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for ~~collection~~ [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[~~ambition~~]], [[~~courage~~]], and [[~~pride~~]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.		The assembly must name a single Wintermark priest, and that priest will be responsible for collecting [[liao]] with which to provide [[Roleplaying_effects\|auras]] of [[Ambition]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] to those [[heroism\|heroes]] willing to fight for the honour of their nation. This will manifest in the form of raids across the northern borders into Otkodov to take the wealth of the Thule as they have taken the wealth of the people of Wintermark.

	While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#Paid_Work\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.		While the likely effect is a small increase in the profitability of every [[business]] owned by a Wintermark character, the real benefits will fall to any Wintermark [[military unit]] that takes the [[Military_unit#Paid_Work\|paid work]] action. This bonus will apply to the resources of any citizen of Wintermark whose [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] is based in [[Kallavesa]], [[Hahnmark]], or Sermersuaq. There is no requirement that the captains of the military units engaged in paid work actually engage in the raids against the Thule - the expectation is that those captains who ''do'' raid the Thule will leave lucrative contracts available for those who stay behind that might otherwise have been taken.
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	* If the priest collects twenty five liao, there will be several raids into the Silver Peaks. This will create a diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be small.		* If the priest collects twenty five liao, there will be several raids into the Silver Peaks. This will create a diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be small.
	* If the priest collects fifty liao, there will be many raids into both the Silver Peaks and south-western Otkodov. This is likely to cause a major diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be significantly increased.		* If the priest collects fifty liao, there will be many raids into both the Silver Peaks and south-western Otkodov. This is likely to cause a major diplomatic incident, but the bonus to businesses and military units will be significantly increased.
	* If the priest collects a hundred liao, then a great many bands of Wintermark warriors will attack the Silver Peaks and southern Otkodov, almost certainly resulting in a major diplomatic incident; a significant bonus to businesses and military units; and the acquisition of wains of ~~bourse~~ resources and ilium from the Thule, a portion of which will be given to the named priest.		* If the priest collects a hundred liao, then a great many bands of Wintermark warriors will attack the Silver Peaks and southern Otkodov, almost certainly resulting in a major diplomatic incident; a significant bonus to businesses and military units; and the acquisition of wains of Bourse resources and ilium from the Thule, a portion of which will be given to the named priest.

	In each case, if the assembly passes multiple judgements then multiple priests will be appointed and all will need to provide their own liao and set their own "level of response". Multiple priests will not have a cumulative effect however; only the highest will take account.		In each case, if the assembly passes multiple judgements then multiple priests will be appointed and all will need to provide their own liao and set their own "level of response". Multiple priests will not have a cumulative effect however; only the highest will take account.
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	The named priest should collect the liao they wish to use to support their statement of principle and place it in their inventory at GOD. They should e-mail Profound Decisions at empire.plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to confirm how much liao they are spending on this project.		The named priest should collect the liao they wish to use to support their statement of principle and place it in their inventory at GOD. They should e-mail Profound Decisions at empire.plot@profounddecisions.co.uk to confirm how much liao they are spending on this project.

	The word of the ~~synod~~ will be enough to persuade a number of NPC captains to lead raids against the Thule. The civil service will be unable to track which player character captains have joined them. Consequently, if the national assembly passes the judgement and the named priest contributes the liao, you are absolutely free to roleplay that your paid work in the coming season involves raiding the Thule - but again, even if you do not wish to engage in raids against the northern barbarians you will still benefit.		The word of the Synod will be enough to persuade a number of NPC captains to lead raids against the Thule. The civil service will be unable to track which player character captains have joined them. Consequently, if the national assembly passes the judgement and the named priest contributes the liao, you are absolutely free to roleplay that your paid work in the coming season involves raiding the Thule - but again, even if you do not wish to engage in raids against the northern barbarians you will still benefit.

	However, actively raiding the Thule is still a crime. Any character who is caught by the militia or the magistrates will face serious charges - but the player has a great deal of influence over whether they are caught. The civil service will be unable to provide any conclusive evidence beyond the fact that military units that undertake paid work do not show up on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]], and it is unlikely the Thule will have much evidence to offer either. It will fall entirely to the roleplaying of the Wintermark characters whether they are caught or not.		However, actively raiding the Thule is still a crime. Any character who is caught by the militia or the magistrates will face serious charges - but the player has a great deal of influence over whether they are caught. The civil service will be unable to provide any conclusive evidence beyond the fact that military units that undertake paid work do not show up on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]], and it is unlikely the Thule will have much evidence to offer either. It will fall entirely to the roleplaying of the Wintermark characters whether they are caught or not.