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Hailmur: /* Cabals and Fellowships */

2026-08-10T00:44:19Z

Cabals and Fellowships

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	==Cabals and Fellowships==		==Cabals and Fellowships==
	===Cabals===		===Cabals===
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Cabal Lyktan~~.~~png~~\|align=right\|caption=~~Cabal Lyktan~~\|width=175}}		====Hive Charivnyk====
	~~====Cabal Lyktan====~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Hive Charivnyk.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Hive Charivnyk\|width=175}}
	~~Cabal Lyktan~~ is a coven ~~that call on the brilliance~~ of ~~Day and~~ the ~~golden light~~ of ~~Autumn~~ that ~~shines from the lantern that is Cabal Lyktan - “Lyktan” meaning “Lantern” in one~~ of ~~the Sumaash dialects. Ritualists from~~ across Varushka ~~came together to found the cabal in 376YE~~, ~~with an aim to support the nation~~ and ~~the Empire.~~		* '''First Bargainer:''' Laskav Zlatanyr Rosomák
			Formed at the turn of the year of 388YE by brothers, Hive Charivnyk is a coven formed out of the Utovshy Vale of Karsk that has come to include members of other vales across Varushka, courtesy of their activity and presence at Anvil each summit. With a particular focus on the Autumn resonances of binding, craftsmanship, prosperity and trade, they have also been known to collaborate with other Varushkan covens.
	~~Cabal members from more than fifteen vales from across every territory of Varushka travel to~~ Anvil each summit ~~to perform curses and rituals~~. ~~Ritualists with training in~~ the ~~realms~~ of ~~Day~~ and ~~Autumn are welcomed into the cabal~~ with ~~support and true~~ Varushkan ~~hospitality~~.

			It is tradition that upon joining the coven, new ritualists are given a token payment of a handful of ring coins, symbolic of the Prosperity that their decision will bring. This duty and the associated oath swearing is usually carried out by the leader of the coven, ceremonially referred to as "First Bargainer" in reference to ancient Ushkan traditions, even if the bargains now facilitated are more commonly between individuals signing agreements and contracts rather than fearsome sovereigns as in days long gone.
	====Heirs of Pakaanan====		====Heirs of Pakaanan====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Heirs of Pakaanan.png\|align=right\|caption=Heirs of Pakaanan\|width=175}}
	The Heirs of Pakaanan were formed at the beginning of 383YE, when a small group of volhovs, wardens and wise ones united over a desire to seek out knowledge and protect Varushka, beginning with a magical ward over the camp’s hearth at Anvil.		The Heirs of Pakaanan were formed at the beginning of 383YE, when a small group of volhovs, wardens and wise ones united over a desire to seek out knowledge and protect Varushka, beginning with a magical ward over the camp’s hearth at Anvil.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Heirs of Pakaanan.png\|align=right\|caption=Heirs of Pakaanan\|width=175}}~~
	The Heirs is a diverse coven, representing traditions and practices from across Varushka. They have a range of interests and opinions, involving themselves in other people’s business as they see fit, but united by common aims. Membership interests range from Conclave, to Synod, to Senate. Despite Pakaanan’s membership of the Rod and Shield, the coven as a whole is apolitical, although individual members might not be.		The Heirs is a diverse coven, representing traditions and practices from across Varushka. They have a range of interests and opinions, involving themselves in other people’s business as they see fit, but united by common aims. Membership interests range from Conclave, to Synod, to Senate. Despite Pakaanan’s membership of the Rod and Shield, the coven as a whole is apolitical, although individual members might not be.

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	They honour the duties of the wandering magicians of yore. They are predominately a Winter coven, respecting that realm’s resonance with Wisdom, and Oaths and Wards, and to a lesser extent Weakness and Punishment. Despite this, the coven appreciates Day’s resonance to Divination and Revelation, and Night’s resonance to Intuition and Obfuscation, for imparting and concealing knowledge respectively.		They honour the duties of the wandering magicians of yore. They are predominately a Winter coven, respecting that realm’s resonance with Wisdom, and Oaths and Wards, and to a lesser extent Weakness and Punishment. Despite this, the coven appreciates Day’s resonance to Divination and Revelation, and Night’s resonance to Intuition and Obfuscation, for imparting and concealing knowledge respectively.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cabal Lyktan.png\|align=right\|caption=Cabal Lyktan\|width=175}}
			====Cabal Lyktan====
			Cabal Lyktan is a coven that call on the brilliance of Day and the golden light of Autumn that shines from the lantern that is Cabal Lyktan - “Lyktan” meaning “Lantern” in one of the Sumaash dialects. Ritualists from across Varushka came together to found the cabal in 376YE, with an aim to support the nation and the Empire.

	~~====Hive Charivnyk====~~		Cabal members from more than fifteen vales from across every territory of Varushka travel to Anvil each summit to perform curses and rituals. Ritualists with training in the realms of Day and Autumn are welcomed into the cabal with support and true Varushkan hospitality.
	* '''First Bargainer:''' Laskav Zlatanyr Rosomák
	~~Formed at the turn of the year of 388YE by brothers, Hive Charivnyk is a coven formed out of the Utovshy Vale of Karsk that has come to include~~ members ~~of other~~ vales across Varushka~~, courtesy of their activity and presence at~~ Anvil each summit. ~~With a particular focus on~~ the ~~Autumn resonances~~ of ~~binding, craftsmanship, prosperity~~ and ~~trade, they have also been known to collaborate with other Varushkan covens.~~

	~~It is tradition that upon joining the coven, new ritualists~~ are ~~given a token payment of a handful of ring coins, symbolic of~~ the ~~Prosperity that their decision will bring. This duty~~ and the associated oath swearing is usually carried out by the leader of the coven, ceremonially referred to as "First Bargainer" in reference to ancient Ushkan traditions, even if the bargains now facilitated are more commonly between individuals signing agreements and contracts rather than fearsome sovereigns as in days long gone.

	===Warden Fellowships===		===Warden Fellowships===
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	====Wardens of the Grateful Hearth====		====Wardens of the Grateful Hearth====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wardens of the Grateful Hearth.png\|align=right\|caption=Wardens of the Grateful Hearth\|width=175}}
	* '''Location:''' Srodkoja, Miekarova		* '''Location:''' Srodkoja, Miekarova
	* '''Warden-Captain:''' Jaromir Ostrovyn Kostka		* '''Warden-Captain:''' Jaromir Ostrovyn Kostka
	The Wardens of the Grateful Hearth took up their duty to the roads of their nation as a calling given amidst disaster. A band of traveling schlacta found themselves overmatched by wolves one grim winter, yet were saved from doom only by a chance discovery of shelter; a half-collapsed hillfort of aged stone. The overgrown structure they found should have done little to keep the monsters at bay, and yet within they found the place warded, with living herbs in sheltered gardens that allowed them to tend to their wounds. Most unusual of all was the hearth in the great hall of the keep, which was piled high with dry wood and leapt to life at the touch of the softest flame.		The Wardens of the Grateful Hearth took up their duty to the roads of their nation as a calling given amidst disaster. A band of traveling schlacta found themselves overmatched by wolves one grim winter, yet were saved from doom only by a chance discovery of shelter; a half-collapsed hillfort of aged stone. The overgrown structure they found should have done little to keep the monsters at bay, and yet within they found the place warded, with living herbs in sheltered gardens that allowed them to tend to their wounds. Most unusual of all was the hearth in the great hall of the keep, which was piled high with dry wood and leapt to life at the touch of the softest flame.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wardens of the Grateful Hearth.png\|align=right\|caption=Wardens of the Grateful Hearth\|width=175}}~~
	Through these gifts, they survived, and there they named their refuge Hearthguard. When spring finally came, an oath was made; grateful for their survival, the schlacta would dedicate themselves to the warden’s path, and Hearthguard would be their stronghold from which they would range out against the dark.		Through these gifts, they survived, and there they named their refuge Hearthguard. When spring finally came, an oath was made; grateful for their survival, the schlacta would dedicate themselves to the warden’s path, and Hearthguard would be their stronghold from which they would range out against the dark.

Hailmur: /* Cabals */

2026-08-06T01:34:30Z

Cabals

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	Cabal members from more than fifteen vales from across every territory of Varushka travel to Anvil each summit to perform curses and rituals. Ritualists with training in the realms of Day and Autumn are welcomed into the cabal with support and true Varushkan hospitality.		Cabal members from more than fifteen vales from across every territory of Varushka travel to Anvil each summit to perform curses and rituals. Ritualists with training in the realms of Day and Autumn are welcomed into the cabal with support and true Varushkan hospitality.


	====Heirs of Pakaanan====		====Heirs of Pakaanan====

Hailmur: /* Cabals and Fellowships */

2026-08-06T01:34:24Z

Cabals and Fellowships

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	They honour the duties of the wandering magicians of yore. They are predominately a Winter coven, respecting that realm’s resonance with Wisdom, and Oaths and Wards, and to a lesser extent Weakness and Punishment. Despite this, the coven appreciates Day’s resonance to Divination and Revelation, and Night’s resonance to Intuition and Obfuscation, for imparting and concealing knowledge respectively.		They honour the duties of the wandering magicians of yore. They are predominately a Winter coven, respecting that realm’s resonance with Wisdom, and Oaths and Wards, and to a lesser extent Weakness and Punishment. Despite this, the coven appreciates Day’s resonance to Divination and Revelation, and Night’s resonance to Intuition and Obfuscation, for imparting and concealing knowledge respectively.

			====Hive Charivnyk====
			* '''First Bargainer:''' Laskav Zlatanyr Rosomák
			Formed at the turn of the year of 388YE by brothers, Hive Charivnyk is a coven formed out of the Utovshy Vale of Karsk that has come to include members of other vales across Varushka, courtesy of their activity and presence at Anvil each summit. With a particular focus on the Autumn resonances of binding, craftsmanship, prosperity and trade, they have also been known to collaborate with other Varushkan covens.

			It is tradition that upon joining the coven, new ritualists are given a token payment of a handful of ring coins, symbolic of the Prosperity that their decision will bring. This duty and the associated oath swearing is usually carried out by the leader of the coven, ceremonially referred to as "First Bargainer" in reference to ancient Ushkan traditions, even if the bargains now facilitated are more commonly between individuals signing agreements and contracts rather than fearsome sovereigns as in days long gone.

	===Warden Fellowships===		===Warden Fellowships===

Hailmur: /* Vales of Volodmartz */

2026-05-22T13:21:01Z

Vales of Volodmartz

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	===Vales of Volodmartz===		===Vales of Volodmartz===
	====Sovereign's Head====		====Sovereign's Head====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sovereign's Head.png\|align=right\|caption=Sovereign's Head\|width=175}}
	* '''Location:''' Opascari		* '''Location:''' Opascari
	* '''Colours:''' Red, blue, and white		* '''Colours:''' Red, blue, and white

Hailmur: /* Vales of Miekarova */

2026-03-25T15:20:35Z

Vales of Miekarova

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	After the mysterious death of their boyar and schlacta, the vale was forced to break its long-held isolation in 386YE; reaching out to the nearby Grimhold Guard for support and security. The Delgorokov family answered their call for aid, providing a new boyar and schlacta. Now they must navigate the vale finally being represented at Anvil, under the frosty and judgemental gaze of the vale’s denizens and their hounds.		After the mysterious death of their boyar and schlacta, the vale was forced to break its long-held isolation in 386YE; reaching out to the nearby Grimhold Guard for support and security. The Delgorokov family answered their call for aid, providing a new boyar and schlacta. Now they must navigate the vale finally being represented at Anvil, under the frosty and judgemental gaze of the vale’s denizens and their hounds.

			====Myazlis====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Myazlis.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Myazlis\|width=175}}
			* '''Location:''' Srodkoja
			* '''Boyar:''' Valenya Makarovich Bereza
			Nestled in the south-western reaches of Srodkoja in Miekarova, the Vale of Myazlis sits almost in the looming presence of the Icy Crag of Eternal Darkness, the foreboding college of magic dominating the landscape. Sheltered by the mountains marking the border of Miekarova and Skarsind, this small, self-reliant vale thrives with minimal need for the outside world—its main contact a steady trickle of trade with the Icy Crag’s ritualists.

			The surrounding forests are particularly robust and thick-limbed; this seems to have carried over to the locals, known for their strength and resilience. The clang of hammers echoes between the hills as its smiths forge tools and weapons from the ore mined nearby, while apothecaries vanish into the green depths in search of potent herbs. Each day, a single bell calls the folk together for rigorous training, keeping bodies honed and ready.

			Peace may reign most days, but the howl of wolves or the shadow of greater threats is never far. The people of Myazlis meet these dangers with their usual pragmatic style: hard training, strong arms and a little bit of tempering wisdom from the vale's wise ones.

	====Night's Whispers====		====Night's Whispers====

Hailmur: /* Other Groups */

2026-03-24T00:37:08Z

Other Groups

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	The vale is made of a mix of Varushkan settlers and natives of Ossium who are focused on making their homeland truly their own. There are a large number of merchants, and the vale is swiftly becoming recognised as a trading hub.		The vale is made of a mix of Varushkan settlers and natives of Ossium who are focused on making their homeland truly their own. There are a large number of merchants, and the vale is swiftly becoming recognised as a trading hub.

			====The Pinewheels====
			* '''Location:''' Ossium
			* '''Raider Captain:''' Bronimir
			The Pinewheels are a veteran and hard-bitten unit of wagon raiders who operate out of the Stinking Market in Ossium, formed in 383YE to secure the territory against the Druj and make a profit in the process. They take pride in completing the riskiest and most dangerous contracts they can find in foreign lands, with a motto of "Prosperity, Prosperity, Prosperity" demanding a high price in exchange for their services. Proud of their wagon raiding tradition, they disdain fighting on Imperial soil and often raid the Forest of Ulnak independently to earn their bread, if other work cannot be found.

	====Razoradze Wagon Raiders====		====Razoradze Wagon Raiders====

Hailmur: /* Vales of Ossium */

2025-11-10T17:57:23Z

Vales of Ossium

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	The settlement has only been established for a few years. Its community comprised primarily of people who previously mined the Vale of the Sunless Depths; liberated from the Druj when the Empire claimed Ossium, along with settlers from further afield. The Way has been strongly embraced here and the Vale has many priests among its number who minister to the faithful. A warm welcome is afforded to all - the Vale has taken the tradition of hospitality to heart - and in turn, everyone is expected to work to further the community.		The settlement has only been established for a few years. Its community comprised primarily of people who previously mined the Vale of the Sunless Depths; liberated from the Druj when the Empire claimed Ossium, along with settlers from further afield. The Way has been strongly embraced here and the Vale has many priests among its number who minister to the faithful. A warm welcome is afforded to all - the Vale has taken the tradition of hospitality to heart - and in turn, everyone is expected to work to further the community.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~The Wolves Hearth~~.~~png~~\|align=right\|caption=~~The Wolves Hearth~~\|width=175}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vale of Redtree.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Vale of Redtree\|width=175}}
			====Vale of Redtree====
			* '''Location:''' Echofell
			* '''Boyar:''' Vladimir Cresavich Retreeyev
			A short way from the ruins of the Tower of the Scorpion lies the prosperous Vale of Redtree. Once the site of a ruthless Druj labour outpost, this vale of former slaves has thrived since the liberation of Ossium. Known for its production and trade in herbs, potions and the sweet sap of its red-leafed trees, the vale also enjoys a close and defensive association with the Vulkari (a group of wagon raiders turned warden), many of whom have family among its inhabitants.

	====The Wolves Hearth====		====The Wolves Hearth====
	* '''Location:''' Echofell		* '''Location:''' Echofell
	* '''Boyar:''' Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost		* '''Boyar:''' Belakov Zakharovich Prochnost
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Wolves Hearth.png\|align=right\|caption=The Wolves Hearth\|width=175}}
	The Wolves Hearth is a small vale situated deep in the heart of Echofell. It is deceptively cosy, offering the expected warm fire and hospitality to all in an otherwise unforgiving and treacherous landscape. What visitors may be surprised to learn is that the inhabitants of the Wolves Hearth take the idea of ‘hospitality for all’ further than most Varushkans. Upon the founding of the Wolves Hearth the Boyar struck a deal with a nearby sovereign, ''The Father of Wolves'', that human and wolf alike would be offered hospitality if requested. For this reason the vale’s inhabitants are able to live in almost perfect peace, as long as they are able to tolerate some unusual house guests.		The Wolves Hearth is a small vale situated deep in the heart of Echofell. It is deceptively cosy, offering the expected warm fire and hospitality to all in an otherwise unforgiving and treacherous landscape. What visitors may be surprised to learn is that the inhabitants of the Wolves Hearth take the idea of ‘hospitality for all’ further than most Varushkans. Upon the founding of the Wolves Hearth the Boyar struck a deal with a nearby sovereign, ''The Father of Wolves'', that human and wolf alike would be offered hospitality if requested. For this reason the vale’s inhabitants are able to live in almost perfect peace, as long as they are able to tolerate some unusual house guests.

Matt: /* Spider's Rest */

2025-06-03T18:02:48Z

Spider's Rest

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	* '''Colours:''' Green and white		* '''Colours:''' Green and white
	* '''Boyar:''' Father Drakov		* '''Boyar:''' Father Drakov
	This vale of Spider's Rest lies in Perumaki close to the border of ~~Mierada~~. The vale was originally founded as a logging village during the reign of [[Empress Giselle]] as an offshoot of the Wulfen Reavers. The vale was lost in unknown circumstances when the population was found to have been massacred almost to the last during the winter of 341YE. The only survivor was a baby who was found days later and raised by the Vor’azi sect.		This vale of Spider's Rest lies in Perumaki close to the border of Mieriada. The vale was originally founded as a logging village during the reign of [[Empress Giselle]] as an offshoot of the Wulfen Reavers. The vale was lost in unknown circumstances when the population was found to have been massacred almost to the last during the winter of 341YE. The only survivor was a baby who was found days later and raised by the Vor’azi sect.

	During the winter of 384YE, Drakov returned with many others to reclaim the vale. Having dealt with the sovereign and the wolves the vale is once again growing; its wards have been renewed and are being strengthened daily and the local roads repaired. Spider’s Rest welcomes those who wish to find a new home and provides refuge for those wanting to heal physical and spiritual wounds.		During the winter of 384YE, Drakov returned with many others to reclaim the vale. Having dealt with the sovereign and the wolves the vale is once again growing; its wards have been renewed and are being strengthened daily and the local roads repaired. Spider’s Rest welcomes those who wish to find a new home and provides refuge for those wanting to heal physical and spiritual wounds.

Hailmur: /* Vales of Miekarova */

2025-03-24T23:12:51Z

Vales of Miekarova

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	In the Forest of White Caves, people know they must work hard and remain vigilant to survive. They know that just because they cannot hear the wolf howl, it doesn’t mean it is not there, and they know that when you deal with a wizard there is always a price to be paid.		In the Forest of White Caves, people know they must work hard and remain vigilant to survive. They know that just because they cannot hear the wolf howl, it doesn’t mean it is not there, and they know that when you deal with a wizard there is always a price to be paid.

			====Hundr Fenn====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Hundr_Fenn.png\|align=right\|caption=Hundr Fenn\|width=175}}
			* '''Location:''' Perumaki
			* '''Boyar:''' Dorys Delgorokov
			The howling and barking of the hounds of Hundr Fenn can be heard long before the lights of the small vale can be seen. Nestled on a border between the ore-rich foothills of the Razors and an expanse of misty fenland, this small insular vale had existed in relative solitude for generations. Those few traders who visit the Vale of Hundr Fenn speak of the huge black mastiffs and wolfhounds the villagers breed and revere.

			After the mysterious death of their boyar and schlacta, the vale was forced to break its long-held isolation in 386YE; reaching out to the nearby Grimhold Guard for support and security. The Delgorokov family answered their call for aid, providing a new boyar and schlacta. Now they must navigate the vale finally being represented at Anvil, under the frosty and judgemental gaze of the vale’s denizens and their hounds.

	====Night's Whispers====		====Night's Whispers====

Hailmur: /* Vales of Miekarova */

2025-02-10T18:01:58Z

Vales of Miekarova

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	====Spider's Rest====		====Spider's Rest====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpidersRest.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Spider's Rest\|width=175}}
	* '''Location:''' Perumaki		* '''Location:''' Perumaki
	* '''Colours:''' Green and white		* '''Colours:''' Green and white