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Vsabo: /* Eternal Aid */

2026-09-09T20:14:00Z

Eternal Aid

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	* '''Plenipotentiary could be used to ask for help for the Drakes'''		* '''Plenipotentiary could be used to ask for help for the Drakes'''
	* '''A poorly chosen eternal or a poorly worded request for help will do more damage than good'''		* '''A poorly chosen eternal or a poorly worded request for help will do more damage than good'''
	While much of the focus on the missing army revolves around the Night enchantment and the heralds of Night, Crucible is affected by ''three'' realms of magic not only one. In theory, the [[Archmage of Winter]], [[Archmage of Night]], [[Archmage of Spring]], or [[Stone Smith]] could each use their [[plenipotentiary]] at the Autumn Equinox to ask an appropriate eternal to intercede and help the Drakes. This is a risky course of action - the choice of eternal and exactly what they were asked to do will be crucial. Neither the eternals of Spring nor Night are especially fond of armies, and the aid of the eternals of Winter always comes at a price.		While much of the focus on the missing army revolves around the Night enchantment and the heralds of Night, Crucible is affected by ''three'' realms of magic, not only one. In theory, the [[Archmage of Winter]], [[Archmage of Night]], [[Archmage of Spring]], or [[Stone Smith]] could each use their [[plenipotentiary]] at the Autumn Equinox to ask an appropriate eternal to intercede and help the Drakes. This is a risky course of action - the choice of eternal and exactly what they were asked to do will be crucial. Neither the eternals of Spring nor Night are especially fond of armies, and the aid of the eternals of Winter always comes at a price.

	In the event that an eternal was asked for aid and minded to provide it, they could certainly increase the chances of the Drakes returning safe and untransformed. The civil service estimate that the aid of an eternal would add 3,000 to the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. Two or more eternals would likely conflict with each other however - a second eternal would add another 2,000 effective strength, and a third only another 1,000.		In the event that an eternal was asked for aid and minded to provide it, they could certainly increase the chances of the Drakes returning safe and untransformed. The civil service estimate that the aid of an eternal would add 3,000 to the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. Two or more eternals would likely conflict with each other however - a second eternal would add another 2,000 effective strength, and a third only another 1,000.

Vsabo: /* Into Crucible */

2026-09-09T19:51:20Z

Into Crucible

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	What they haven't brought out of Crucible with them however are the Drakes themselves. There is some confusion among the Navarr - they thought the Drakes would rendezvous with them in Lightsea. And yet there is no sign of the Marcher army. The entire six-thousand-strong force of the Marches has vanished.		What they haven't brought out of Crucible with them however are the Drakes themselves. There is some confusion among the Navarr - they thought the Drakes would rendezvous with them in Lightsea. And yet there is no sign of the Marcher army. The entire six-thousand-strong force of the Marches has vanished.

	The only sign of the Drakes comes when four units under the command of ''Iñez i Azul-Mar i Riqueza'' of [[the Brass Coast]], ''Fay Baker'' of [[Dawn]], and two Marcher captains - Lazarus and John of Meade. They are as confused as the Star Forged - they seem to have only jumbled recollections of the last few weeks, and believed the rest of the army was right behind them. But there continues to be no sign of the Marcher army.		The only sign of the Drakes comes when four units under the command of ''Iñez i Azul-Mar i Riqueza'' of [[the Brass Coast]], ''Fay Baker'' of [[Dawn]], and two Marcher captains - Lazarus and John of Meade - emerge. They are as confused as the Star Forged - they seem to have only jumbled recollections of the last few weeks, and believed the rest of the army was right behind them. But there continues to be no sign of the Marcher army.
	===Participation : Mist Walking===		===Participation : Mist Walking===
	* '''Anyone whose military unit supported the Drakes or the Star Forged has jumbled recollections of their time in the marshes'''		* '''Anyone whose military unit supported the Drakes or the Star Forged has jumbled recollections of their time in the marshes'''

Vsabo: /* An Absolutely Terrible Idea */

2026-09-09T19:33:57Z

An Absolutely Terrible Idea

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	The idea is straightforward enough. The magic that infuses southern and western Madruga is not drawn from a single realm. So why not follow the Night enchantment currently nestled over the territory with a Spring and a Winter enchantment - in any order - and see what happens? Obviously the Children of Wrecks were throwing potent Spring magic around during their occupation of the islands but it was very much in the form of destructive [[curse\|curses]]. But it can't be denied that such magic occasionally leads to beneficial results here and there - spreading ''marsh flowers'' for example. Wouldn't an enchantment ''intended'' to be beneficial be more likely to bring good results in Siroc Bayou, Crucible, or even the [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]]? They wouldn't even necessarily have to be cast strictly consecutively - although the order might matter - as long as no other enchantments were inserted in between. There is a very vague attempt to name the idea the "Madrugahedron" (referencing the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]] beloved by some [[Urizen\|Urizeni]]) but it doesn't really catch on.		The idea is straightforward enough. The magic that infuses southern and western Madruga is not drawn from a single realm. So why not follow the Night enchantment currently nestled over the territory with a Spring and a Winter enchantment - in any order - and see what happens? Obviously the Children of Wrecks were throwing potent Spring magic around during their occupation of the islands but it was very much in the form of destructive [[curse\|curses]]. But it can't be denied that such magic occasionally leads to beneficial results here and there - spreading ''marsh flowers'' for example. Wouldn't an enchantment ''intended'' to be beneficial be more likely to bring good results in Siroc Bayou, Crucible, or even the [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]]? They wouldn't even necessarily have to be cast strictly consecutively - although the order might matter - as long as no other enchantments were inserted in between. There is a very vague attempt to name the idea the "Madrugahedron" (referencing the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]] beloved by some [[Urizen\|Urizeni]]) but it doesn't really catch on.

	Before anyone can do anything as organised as make a concrete proposal, however, the ''other'' effect of that this Night enchantment seems to have had a hand in becomes clear and people have other things to talk about.		Before anyone can do anything as organised as make a concrete proposal, however, the ''other'' effect that this Night enchantment seems to have had a hand in becomes clear and people have other things to talk about.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Drakes_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Drakes_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Star Forged colour.webp\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Star Forged colour.webp\|align=right\|width=200}}

Kirkbride: /* Pride and Loyalty */

2026-09-09T12:16:57Z

Pride and Loyalty

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	By itself its not clear how they ''could'' help (beyond encouraging or enchanting military units), but help comes from unexpected sources. Some of the [[smith]]s and [[landskeeper]]s have spoken to servants of Sadogua and Lashonar, and both eternals have committed to offer their assistance. They are prepared to carry messages and supplies into the Crucible and make sure they get to the Drakes. In a similar manner to the way the Navarr and the Imperial Orc nations were able to support the raid against the Great Forest Orcs, the people of the Marches can show their support for the Drakes if they wish.		By itself its not clear how they ''could'' help (beyond encouraging or enchanting military units), but help comes from unexpected sources. Some of the [[smith]]s and [[landskeeper]]s have spoken to servants of Sadogua and Lashonar, and both eternals have committed to offer their assistance. They are prepared to carry messages and supplies into the Crucible and make sure they get to the Drakes. In a similar manner to the way the Navarr and the Imperial Orc nations were able to support the raid against the Great Forest Orcs, the people of the Marches can show their support for the Drakes if they wish.

	''Any'' Marcher character can take the action to support the venture to ''Support the Drakes''. Any character that chooses to support the action will suffer a 50% penalty to the normal production of their [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]]. A character with a [[congregation]] that supports the venture will instead receive ''no'' [[liao]], but will keep all their Synod votes. They will however not be able to undertake a [[Congregation#Lectures\|lecture]] or [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preach]] at the same time. A [[fleet]] likewise can't take a different [[voyage]], including trading or supporting ~~an army~~. Instead of their normal production they'll get the same as a military unit (a marsh flower and some valuables).		''Any'' Marcher character can take the action to support the venture to ''Support the Drakes''. Any character that chooses to support the action will suffer a 50% penalty to the normal production of their [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]]. A character with a [[congregation]] that supports the venture will instead receive ''no'' [[liao]], but will keep all their Synod votes. They will however not be able to undertake a [[Congregation#Lectures\|lecture]] or [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preach]] at the same time. A [[fleet]] likewise can't take a different [[voyage]], including trading or supporting a navy. Instead of their normal production they'll get the same as a military unit (a marsh flower and some valuables).

	Even if they aren't going to Madruga personally, they can still provide crucial supplies to support the soldiers of the Drakes themselves. The help they provide won't benefit from [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but all resources of the characters that ''Support the Drakes'' will contribute ''half'' the strength of a military unit of equivalent rank.		Even if they aren't going to Madruga personally, they can still provide crucial supplies to support the soldiers of the Drakes themselves. The help they provide won't benefit from [[enchantment\|enchantments]], but all resources of the characters that ''Support the Drakes'' will contribute ''half'' the strength of a military unit of equivalent rank.

GuiltyConscience: /* Finding the Missing Legion */

2026-09-08T20:40:04Z

Finding the Missing Legion

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	The Drakes emerge from Crucible in time for the WInter Solstice. They have sustained some losses but their strength falls only by 500. They will also have the opportunity for a change to their quality, either related to their time in the transformative marshes or the inspirational support and outpouring of love from their people.<br><br>		The Drakes emerge from Crucible in time for the WInter Solstice. They have sustained some losses but their strength falls only by 500. They will also have the opportunity for a change to their quality, either related to their time in the transformative marshes or the inspirational support and outpouring of love from their people.<br><br>
	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">More than 20,000 Strength - Total Victory</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">More than 20,000 Strength - Total Victory</span><br>
	The Drakes emerge from ~~crucible~~ hale and hearty, with the opportunity for a new quality. In addition they and the other explorers of the marshes will have discovered an opportunity in the marshes that could be exploited by the Empire in the future.		The Drakes emerge from Crucible hale and hearty, with the opportunity for a new quality. In addition they and the other explorers of the marshes will have discovered an opportunity in the marshes that could be exploited by the Empire in the future.

	To complicate matters, not every [[military unit]] is equally able to contribute to this venture. '''Freeborn''', '''Navarr''', and '''Marcher''' units provide their full effectiveness. Military units from any other nation contribute (and receive rewards) as if their strength were two ranks lower.		To complicate matters, not every [[military unit]] is equally able to contribute to this venture. '''Freeborn''', '''Navarr''', and '''Marcher''' units provide their full effectiveness. Military units from any other nation contribute (and receive rewards) as if their strength were two ranks lower.

GuiltyConscience: /* Finding the Missing Legion */

2026-09-08T20:36:02Z

Finding the Missing Legion

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	A limited response will mean the Drakes are not rescued in time for the Winter Solstice 388YE. They remain lost in the marshes, and they will have lost 2,000 strength due to missing soldiers and the dangers of the deep Crucible. There will be another attempt to rescue them at the Winter solstice.<br><br>		A limited response will mean the Drakes are not rescued in time for the Winter Solstice 388YE. They remain lost in the marshes, and they will have lost 2,000 strength due to missing soldiers and the dangers of the deep Crucible. There will be another attempt to rescue them at the Winter solstice.<br><br>
	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Between 5,000 and 10,000 Strength - Desperate Egress</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Between 5,000 and 10,000 Strength - Desperate Egress</span><br>
	The rescue mission is a success, and the Drakes emerge from ~~Curcible~~ in time for the Winter Solstice. In the process however, they will have lost 1,000 strength due to soldiers who get left behind, disastrous encounters, or unrecoverable transformations.<br><br>		The rescue mission is a success, and the Drakes emerge from Crucible in time for the Winter Solstice. In the process however, they will have lost 1,000 strength due to soldiers who get left behind, disastrous encounters, or unrecoverable transformations.<br><br>
	<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Between 10,000 and 20,000 Strength - Controlled Extraction</span><br>		<span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Between 10,000 and 20,000 Strength - Controlled Extraction</span><br>
	The Drakes emerge from Crucible in time for the WInter Solstice. They have sustained some losses but their strength falls only by 500. They will also have the opportunity for a change to their quality, either related to their time in the transformative marshes or the inspirational support and outpouring of love from their people.<br><br>		The Drakes emerge from Crucible in time for the WInter Solstice. They have sustained some losses but their strength falls only by 500. They will also have the opportunity for a change to their quality, either related to their time in the transformative marshes or the inspirational support and outpouring of love from their people.<br><br>

Noserenda: /* Into Crucible */

2026-09-08T20:07:34Z

Into Crucible

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	* '''By the end of the season the Star Forged have emerged relatively unscathed, but the Drakes have not'''		* '''By the end of the season the Star Forged have emerged relatively unscathed, but the Drakes have not'''
	* '''There is no sign of the missing army; more than six thousand Marcher soldiers have completely disappeared'''		* '''There is no sign of the missing army; more than six thousand Marcher soldiers have completely disappeared'''
	Since the [[Where the river rises\|transfiguration]] of Madruga - since the Dry Patricians were defeated and their terrible Blight washed away by waters infused with Spring and Night and ultimately Winter magic - this has been a place of mysteries and wonders. Last season, a season of [[phantasms and foam]], the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] explored [[Madruga#Siroc Bayou\|Siroc Bayou]] attempting to understand the shifting marshes and bring this magically infused geography into the Empire proper. They ~~encounterd~~ [[Phantasms_and_foam#Madruga\|difficulties]] but still made some headway mastering two thirds of the marshlands.		Since the [[Where the river rises\|transfiguration]] of Madruga - since the Dry Patricians were defeated and their terrible Blight washed away by waters infused with Spring and Night and ultimately Winter magic - this has been a place of mysteries and wonders. Last season, a season of [[phantasms and foam]], the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] explored [[Madruga#Siroc Bayou\|Siroc Bayou]] attempting to understand the shifting marshes and bring this magically infused geography into the Empire proper. They encountered [[Phantasms_and_foam#Madruga\|difficulties]] but still made some headway mastering two thirds of the marshlands.

	After the Summer Solstice, the Corsairs set off for [[the Marches]], alongside the [[Fire of the South]], and took part in the campaign against the Jotun in [[Bregasland]]. Two armies came south to complete their work - the [[Star Forged]], the new army of [[Navarr]], and the [[Drakes]], the [[Pride\|proud]] first army of [[the Marches]]. Putting subtlety to one side, both armies were ordered to undertake an [[Army orders#Overwhelming Assault\|overwhelming assault]] against the strangeness of the Bayou and Crucible, and that is exactly what they did. Both armies bore enchantments - the Drakes carried the [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], invaluable in mastering the mysteries of the marshes. The Star Forged were empowered with [[Find the Best Path]], an enchantment that improves not only speed but the logistical structures of an army allowing them to move with confidence over long distances. Remember that bit.		After the Summer Solstice, the Corsairs set off for [[the Marches]], alongside the [[Fire of the South]], and took part in the campaign against the Jotun in [[Bregasland]]. Two armies came south to complete their work - the [[Star Forged]], the new army of [[Navarr]], and the [[Drakes]], the [[Pride\|proud]] first army of [[the Marches]]. Putting subtlety to one side, both armies were ordered to undertake an [[Army orders#Overwhelming Assault\|overwhelming assault]] against the strangeness of the Bayou and Crucible, and that is exactly what they did. Both armies bore enchantments - the Drakes carried the [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], invaluable in mastering the mysteries of the marshes. The Star Forged were empowered with [[Find the Best Path]], an enchantment that improves not only speed but the logistical structures of an army allowing them to move with confidence over long distances. Remember that bit.

Dre: /* An Absolutely Terrible Idea */

2026-09-08T19:42:07Z

An Absolutely Terrible Idea

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	Everybody says they heard it from somewhere else, but there's a fascinating idea doing the rounds. It might have come from the heralds of Azoth, who everyone knows love transcendence through alchemy and learning through experience almost as much as they adore inspiration through madness. It might have been mentioned in one of the long, rambling conversations between drunk hakima and heralds of Sadogua. It might even have been whispered into the wind by some of the children of Sung. Not that the heralds of the Night realm have a monopoly on ideas of dubious good sense - it's just as likely to have come from a hakima inspired by their dreams or even a visiting citizen from another nation entirely.		Everybody says they heard it from somewhere else, but there's a fascinating idea doing the rounds. It might have come from the heralds of Azoth, who everyone knows love transcendence through alchemy and learning through experience almost as much as they adore inspiration through madness. It might have been mentioned in one of the long, rambling conversations between drunk hakima and heralds of Sadogua. It might even have been whispered into the wind by some of the children of Sung. Not that the heralds of the Night realm have a monopoly on ideas of dubious good sense - it's just as likely to have come from a hakima inspired by their dreams or even a visiting citizen from another nation entirely.

	The idea is straightforward enough. The magic that infuses southern and western Madruga is not drawn from a single realm. So why not follow the Night enchantment currently nestled over the territory with a Spring and a Winter enchantment - in any order - and see what happens? Obviously the Children of Wrecks were throwing potent Spring magic around during their occupation of the islands but it was very much in the form of destructive [[curse\|curses]]. But it can't be denied that such magic occasionally ~~lead~~ to beneficial results here and there - spreading ''marsh flowers'' for example. Wouldn't an enchantment ''intended'' to be beneficial be more likely to bring good results in Siroc Bayou, Crucible, or even the [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]]? They wouldn't even necessarily have to be cast strictly consecutively - although the order might matter - as long as no other enchantments were inserted in between. There is a very vague attempt to name the idea the "Madrugahedron" (referencing the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]] beloved by some [[Urizen\|Urizeni]]) but it doesn't really catch on.		The idea is straightforward enough. The magic that infuses southern and western Madruga is not drawn from a single realm. So why not follow the Night enchantment currently nestled over the territory with a Spring and a Winter enchantment - in any order - and see what happens? Obviously the Children of Wrecks were throwing potent Spring magic around during their occupation of the islands but it was very much in the form of destructive [[curse\|curses]]. But it can't be denied that such magic occasionally leads to beneficial results here and there - spreading ''marsh flowers'' for example. Wouldn't an enchantment ''intended'' to be beneficial be more likely to bring good results in Siroc Bayou, Crucible, or even the [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]]? They wouldn't even necessarily have to be cast strictly consecutively - although the order might matter - as long as no other enchantments were inserted in between. There is a very vague attempt to name the idea the "Madrugahedron" (referencing the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]] beloved by some [[Urizen\|Urizeni]]) but it doesn't really catch on.

	Before anyone can do anything as organised as make a concrete proposal, however, the ''other'' effect of that this Night enchantment seems to have had a hand in becomes clear and people have other things to talk about.		Before anyone can do anything as organised as make a concrete proposal, however, the ''other'' effect of that this Night enchantment seems to have had a hand in becomes clear and people have other things to talk about.

GuiltyConscience: /* Finding the Missing Legion */

2026-09-08T19:14:04Z

Finding the Missing Legion

GuiltyConscience: /* Still In There Somewhere */

2026-09-08T19:05:56Z

Still In There Somewhere

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wyr.png\|title=Rune: Wyr\|align=right\|width=150}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wyr.png\|title=Rune: Wyr\|align=right\|width=150}}</div>
	Conveniently. there are a few heralds of the Night realm in Madruga who are happy to offer their own particular brand of assistance when challenged. The little wizards of Sadogua concurr with the hakima assessment, and are more than happy to get into the deep and confusing weeds of a conversation about the interactions of different kinds of magic. The heralds of Azoth find the questions a little confusing, and suggest that rather than assuming the Drakes are lost, they should instead consider them to be on a bold adventure, one that might lead to exciting new insights into magic, war, and the mortal spirit. The heralds of Sung reply to all questions with questions of their own, the most common being "''What do you do when something is lost?''" which at first seems very unhelpful but provides inspiration to the hakima. What you do when something is lost is ''you go and look for it''.		Conveniently, there are a few heralds of the Night realm in Madruga who are happy to offer their own particular brand of assistance when challenged. The little wizards of Sadogua concurr with the hakima assessment, and are more than happy to get into the deep and confusing weeds of a conversation about the interactions of different kinds of magic. The heralds of Azoth find the questions a little confusing, and suggest that rather than assuming the Drakes are lost, they should instead consider them to be on a bold adventure, one that might lead to exciting new insights into magic, war, and the mortal spirit. The heralds of Sung reply to all questions with questions of their own, the most common being "''What do you do when something is lost?''" which at first seems very unhelpful but provides inspiration to the hakima. What you do when something is lost is ''you go and look for it''.

	==Finding the Missing Legion==		==Finding the Missing Legion==
	* '''The Drakes are lost in the trackless Marshes of the Crucible '''		* '''The Drakes are lost in the trackless Marshes of the Crucible '''

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	To complicate matters, not every [[military unit]] is equally able to contribute to this venture. '''Freeborn''', '''Navarr''', and '''Marcher''' units provide their full effectiveness. Military units from any other nation contribute (and receive rewards) as if their strength were two ranks lower.		To complicate matters, not every [[military unit]] is equally able to contribute to this venture. '''Freeborn''', '''Navarr''', and '''Marcher''' units provide their full effectiveness. Military units from any other nation contribute (and receive rewards) as if their strength were two ranks lower.

	Some folk have an advantage here however - any military unit that supported either the Drakes or the Star Forged this season receives a 2 rank bonus to help rescue the Drakes, ~~effecting~~ both effective strength and rewards.		Some folk have an advantage here however - any military unit that supported either the Drakes or the Star Forged this season receives a 2 rank bonus to help rescue the Drakes, affecting both effective strength and rewards.
	<div style="float:right; width: 150px; margin: 15px;">		<div style="float:right; width: 150px; margin: 15px;">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pallas.png\|align=right\|width=150}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pallas.png\|align=right\|width=150}}</div>
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	===Pride of the Marches===		===Pride of the Marches===
	* '''The General of the Drakes is still a General'''		* '''The General of the Drakes is still a General'''
	* '''The General can still issue an order to the army though it the force can't actually leave the region or undertake an attack or defence'''		* '''The General can still issue an order to the army though the force can't actually leave the region or undertake an attack or defence'''
	* '''Folk from the Marches can support the Drakes to help them deal with potential casualties providing a lifeline to home'''		* '''Folk from the Marches can support the Drakes to help them deal with potential casualties providing a lifeline to home'''
	* '''It is still possible to target the army with an enchantment but impossible to predict what if anything it will do'''		* '''It is still possible to target the army with an enchantment but impossible to predict what if anything it will do'''
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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Arwydd Clearbramble.jpg\|caption='''Arwydd Clearbramble''', Archmage of Spring\|align=right\|width=200}}		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Arwydd Clearbramble.jpg\|caption='''Arwydd Clearbramble''', Archmage of Spring\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bloodcrow Arora.jpg\|caption='''Bloodcrow Arora''', Archmage of Winter\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bloodcrow Arora.jpg\|caption='''Bloodcrow Arora''', Archmage of Winter\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Brat Umbral Path.jpg\|caption='''Brat Umbral Path''', Archmage of Night\|title=One in six Night eternals ~~thing~~ he's pretty neat\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Brat Umbral Path.jpg\|caption='''Brat Umbral Path''', Archmage of Night\|title=One in six Night eternals think he's pretty neat\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	Each resource that takes this action will contribute 50 strength to the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. For every 100 Marcher characters take the option, any damage suffered due to a partial success will be reduced by 500. In the event that the mission is a full success, not only will the army not suffer any casualties but they will be revitalised and receive 500 additional resupply this season.		Each resource that takes this action will contribute 50 strength to the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. For every 100 Marcher characters take the option, any damage suffered due to a partial success will be reduced by 500. In the event that the mission is a full success, not only will the army not suffer any casualties but they will be revitalised and receive 500 additional resupply this season.

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	While much of the focus on the missing army revolves around the Night enchantment and the heralds of Night, Crucible is affected by ''three'' realms of magic not only one. In theory, the [[Archmage of Winter]], [[Archmage of Night]], [[Archmage of Spring]], or [[Stone Smith]] could each use their [[plenipotentiary]] at the Autumn Equinox to ask an appropriate eternal to intercede and help the Drakes. This is a risky course of action - the choice of eternal and exactly what they were asked to do will be crucial. Neither the eternals of Spring nor Night are especially fond of armies, and the aid of the eternals of Winter always comes at a price.		While much of the focus on the missing army revolves around the Night enchantment and the heralds of Night, Crucible is affected by ''three'' realms of magic not only one. In theory, the [[Archmage of Winter]], [[Archmage of Night]], [[Archmage of Spring]], or [[Stone Smith]] could each use their [[plenipotentiary]] at the Autumn Equinox to ask an appropriate eternal to intercede and help the Drakes. This is a risky course of action - the choice of eternal and exactly what they were asked to do will be crucial. Neither the eternals of Spring nor Night are especially fond of armies, and the aid of the eternals of Winter always comes at a price.

	In the event that an eternal was asked for aid and minded to provide it, they could certainly increase the chances of the Drakes returning safe and untransformed. The civil service estimate that the aid of an eternal would ad 3,000 to the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. Two or more eternals would likely conflict with each other however - a second eternal would add another 2,000 effective strength, and a third only another 1,000.		In the event that an eternal was asked for aid and minded to provide it, they could certainly increase the chances of the Drakes returning safe and untransformed. The civil service estimate that the aid of an eternal would add 3,000 to the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' venture. Two or more eternals would likely conflict with each other however - a second eternal would add another 2,000 effective strength, and a third only another 1,000.

	Anyone attempting this should be ''very careful''. A poorly phrased request, or a request to an eternal that for whatever reason was not disposed to help, had problems with the Marches or the Drakes, or disliked the Empire, would instead ''subtract'' 5,000 from the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' mission, with potentially disastrous consequences.		Anyone attempting this should be ''very careful''. A poorly phrased request, or a request to an eternal that for whatever reason was not disposed to help, had problems with the Marches or the Drakes, or disliked the Empire, would instead ''subtract'' 5,000 from the effective strength of the ''Find the Drakes'' mission, with potentially disastrous consequences.