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Army Orders

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	{{Anchor\|Fight with honour}}		{{Anchor\|Fight with honour}}
	<box>'''Fight with honour'''		<box>'''Fight with honour'''
	* '''There are no modifiers associated with this order'''		* '''There are no modifiers associated with this attacking order'''
	* '''Any allied force that issues with orders to ''[[Army_qualities#Foraging\|plunder]]'', ''[[Army_qualities#Relentless\|cut them down]]'', carry out a ''[[Army_qualities#Cruel\|merciless assault]]'', do ''[[Army qualities#Cunning\|whatever it takes]]'', or employ ''[[Army qualities#Venomous\|fire in the blood]]'' is changed to a ''balanced attack'' '''		* '''Any allied force that issues with orders to ''[[Army_qualities#Foraging\|plunder]]'', ''[[Army_qualities#Relentless\|cut them down]]'', carry out a ''[[Army_qualities#Cruel\|merciless assault]]'', do ''[[Army qualities#Cunning\|whatever it takes]]'', or employ ''[[Army qualities#Venomous\|fire in the blood]]'' is changed to a ''balanced attack'' '''
	* '''The presence of an army fighting with honour in a territory is always obvious to other armies in the same territory		* '''The presence of an army fighting with honour in a territory is always obvious to other armies in the same territory

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	While Winterfolk warriors are highly valued, those who keep those warriors alive and healthy are valued even higher. By ancient tradition the grimnir are forbidden from the front lines of any conflict; they are expected to hang back and keep themselves out of harms way. After all, a dead doctor heals no warriors. Some grimnir push this tradition to the limit, staying just behind the front line, but most take their responsibility seriously and carry out their work a safe distance away from the fighting.		While Winterfolk warriors are highly valued, those who keep those warriors alive and healthy are valued even higher. By ancient tradition the grimnir are forbidden from the front lines of any conflict; they are expected to hang back and keep themselves out of harms way. After all, a dead doctor heals no warriors. Some grimnir push this tradition to the limit, staying just behind the front line, but most take their responsibility seriously and carry out their work a safe distance away from the fighting.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RoaringWintermark.jpg\|width=650\|caption=Wintermark fields four [[~~Imperial~~ army\|Imperial armies]].\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RoaringWintermark.jpg\|width=650\|caption=Wintermark fields four [[army\|Imperial armies]].\|align=right}}
	The grimnir are denied the obvious chances for [[heroism]] that warriors can find on the battlefield. Instead they work to the last to save the lives of their comrades rather than concerning themselves with renown. Most Wintermark warriors acknowledge this sacrifice, treating the grimnir with a profound respect. The grimnir can be all that stands between a warrior and a lingering, painful, futile death. During a battle it is normal for a grimnir to be accompanied by a few warriors, often those whose life they have saved. Unlike the grimnir, these warriors do not hang back; they are expected to fight their way through to the wounded and bring them to be tended by the grimnir.		The grimnir are denied the obvious chances for [[heroism]] that warriors can find on the battlefield. Instead they work to the last to save the lives of their comrades rather than concerning themselves with renown. Most Wintermark warriors acknowledge this sacrifice, treating the grimnir with a profound respect. The grimnir can be all that stands between a warrior and a lingering, painful, futile death. During a battle it is normal for a grimnir to be accompanied by a few warriors, often those whose life they have saved. Unlike the grimnir, these warriors do not hang back; they are expected to fight their way through to the wounded and bring them to be tended by the grimnir.

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Wintermark currently fields three [[~~Imperial~~ armies]]; the ''Green Shield Army'', the ''Bloodcloaks'', and the ''Narwhal's Spear''. The armies have undergone some change in recent years. partly as a [[Fight_with_monsters\|consequence of a resurgent interest in heroism]].		Wintermark currently fields three [[army\|armies]]: the ''Green Shield Army'', the ''Bloodcloaks'', and the ''Narwhal's Spear''. The armies have undergone some change in recent years. partly as a [[Fight_with_monsters\|consequence of a resurgent interest in heroism]].

	===The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)===		===The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)===

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The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)

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	===The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)===		===The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)===
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=FistoftheMountains.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=FistoftheMountains.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	This army was supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains were regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general was able to employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods were unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they meant the Fist of the Mountain was rarely where the enemy expected it to be - something made clear when the army prevented the Grendel from destroying the Great Harbour at Elos shortly before the [[To ruin\|Autumn Equinox 387YE]].		This army was supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains were regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general was able to employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods were unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they meant the Fist of the Mountain was rarely where the enemy expected it to be - something made clear when the army prevented the Grendel from destroying the Great Harbour at [[Redoubt#Elos\|Elos]] shortly before the [[To ruin\|Autumn Equinox 387YE]].

	The first Wintermark General led the [[Fist of the Mountains]] army, and was appointed at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Wintermark General led the [[Fist of the Mountains]] army, and was appointed at the Summer Solstice each year.

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Imperial Armies

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Wintermark fields ~~four~~ [[Imperial armies]]; ~~the ''Fist of the Mountains'',~~ the ''Green Shield Army'', the ''Bloodcloaks'', and the ''Narwhal's Spear''. The armies have undergone some change in recent years. partly as a [[Fight_with_monsters\|consequence of a resurgent interest in heroism]].		Wintermark currently fields three [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Green Shield Army'', the ''Bloodcloaks'', and the ''Narwhal's Spear''. The armies have undergone some change in recent years. partly as a [[Fight_with_monsters\|consequence of a resurgent interest in heroism]].

	===The Fist of the Mountains===		===The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)===
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~FistoftheMountains_Colour~~.~~png~~\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=FistoftheMountains.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	This army is supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains ~~are~~ regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] ~~have~~ left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general ~~can~~ employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods ~~are~~ unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they ~~mean~~ the Fist of the Mountain ~~is almost never~~ where the enemy ~~expects~~ it to be - ~~and often seems to be in~~ the ~~perfect place~~ at the ~~perfect time~~.		This army was supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains were regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general was able to employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods were unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they meant the Fist of the Mountain was rarely where the enemy expected it to be - something made clear when the army prevented the Grendel from destroying the Great Harbour at Elos shortly before the [[To ruin\|Autumn Equinox 387YE]].

	The first Wintermark General ~~leads~~ the [[Fist of the Mountains]] army, and is appointed ~~(or re-appointed)~~ at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Wintermark General led the [[Fist of the Mountains]] army, and was appointed at the Summer Solstice each year.

	===The Green Shield Army===		===The Green Shield Army===

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	==Army Orders==		==Army Orders==
	Recent events have ~~lead~~ to a change in the tactics of the armies of Wintermark, [[The_mother_of_morality#Gaze_Into_The_Abyss\|encouraging heroism rather than slaughter]]. Any Wintermark army that fights the Jotun will have their victory points increased by a tenth, but the casualties they inflict reduced by a fifth. The change of tactics that ensures this reduction of casualties will be apparent to everyone present in the territory where the campaign takes place. This represents the warriors of Wintermark choosing to fight the Jotun as equals in honour.		Recent events have led to a change in the tactics of the armies of Wintermark, [[The_mother_of_morality#Gaze_Into_The_Abyss\|encouraging heroism rather than slaughter]]. Any Wintermark army that fights the Jotun will have their victory points increased by a tenth, but the casualties they inflict reduced by a fifth. The change of tactics that ensures this reduction of casualties will be apparent to everyone present in the territory where the campaign takes place. This represents the warriors of Wintermark choosing to fight the Jotun as equals in honour.

	Furthermore, months of wrangling with the people of [[Varushka]] over the use of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] ~~lead~~ to a major rift between the armies of the two nations. The Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms, disregarding the concerns of both Wintermark and [[the Brass Coast]]. As a consequence, whenever a Wintermark army is involved in the same campaign as a Varushkan army, the Varushkans provide a tenth fewer [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]]. If armies from both Wintermark and the Brass Coast are present, the penalty increases to a fifth.		Furthermore, months of wrangling with the people of [[Varushka]] over the use of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] led to a major rift between the armies of the two nations. The Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms, disregarding the concerns of both Wintermark and [[the Brass Coast]]. As a consequence, whenever a Wintermark army is involved in the same campaign as a Varushkan army, the Varushkans provide a tenth fewer [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]]. If armies from both Wintermark and the Brass Coast are present, the penalty increases to a fifth.

	Finally, as a [[Fight_with_monsters#A_Hero.27s_Tale\|consequence of decisions made during the Summer Solstice 382YE]], any Wintermark general can issue the ''Fight with Honour'' order. The option to choose this order will endure for as long as Wintermark remains committed to the path of the hero.		Finally, as a [[Fight_with_monsters#A_Hero.27s_Tale\|consequence of decisions made during the Summer Solstice 382YE]], any Wintermark general can issue the ''Fight with Honour'' order. The option to choose this order will endure for as long as Wintermark remains committed to the path of the hero.

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	The generals of Wintermark, regardless of tradition, have a responsibility for their people and are expected to call a retreat if it becomes appropriate. A futile death is not a good death and once the order is given, warriors withdraw without shame or ridicule. Winterfolk strive not to rout – when they retreat it is a matter of tactics.		The generals of Wintermark, regardless of tradition, have a responsibility for their people and are expected to call a retreat if it becomes appropriate. A futile death is not a good death and once the order is given, warriors withdraw without shame or ridicule. Winterfolk strive not to rout – when they retreat it is a matter of tactics.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RollofHonour.jpg\|width=550\|caption=Some thanes reward victorious captains with marks of honour, a forerunner of the [[~~Military_unit~~#~~Imperial_Guerdon~~\|Imperial Guerdon]].\|title=The Marks of Honour shown here are laid over a map of the Thule nation of Otkodov.\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RollofHonour.jpg\|width=550\|caption=Some thanes reward victorious captains with marks of honour, a forerunner of the [[Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]].\|title=The Marks of Honour shown here are laid over a map of the Thule nation of Otkodov.\|align=left}}
	==Banner-bearers==		==Banner-bearers==
	At the heart of most Wintermark forces is one or more banner-bearers. The banner-bearers, also known as bannermen or bannerwomen, are an old Steinr tradition. They are warriors whose role is to inspire and enthuse the rest of the warband. Most banner-bearers are skilled warriors, but their purpose is to rouse the courage and fighting spirit of their band. The traditional responsibility of the banner-bearers is to carry a warband's banner, a difficult and dangerous job that makes it impossible to carry a shield. Even if they are not personally carrying the banner, they tend to stay close to it as it is the heart of the unit.		At the heart of most Wintermark forces is one or more banner-bearers. The banner-bearers, also known as bannermen or bannerwomen, are an old Steinr tradition. They are warriors whose role is to inspire and enthuse the rest of the warband. Most banner-bearers are skilled warriors, but their purpose is to rouse the courage and fighting spirit of their band. The traditional responsibility of the banner-bearers is to carry a warband's banner, a difficult and dangerous job that makes it impossible to carry a shield. Even if they are not personally carrying the banner, they tend to stay close to it as it is the heart of the unit.
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	Recent events have lead to a change in the tactics of the armies of Wintermark, [[The_mother_of_morality#Gaze_Into_The_Abyss\|encouraging heroism rather than slaughter]]. Any Wintermark army that fights the Jotun will have their victory points increased by a tenth, but the casualties they inflict reduced by a fifth. The change of tactics that ensures this reduction of casualties will be apparent to everyone present in the territory where the campaign takes place. This represents the warriors of Wintermark choosing to fight the Jotun as equals in honour.		Recent events have lead to a change in the tactics of the armies of Wintermark, [[The_mother_of_morality#Gaze_Into_The_Abyss\|encouraging heroism rather than slaughter]]. Any Wintermark army that fights the Jotun will have their victory points increased by a tenth, but the casualties they inflict reduced by a fifth. The change of tactics that ensures this reduction of casualties will be apparent to everyone present in the territory where the campaign takes place. This represents the warriors of Wintermark choosing to fight the Jotun as equals in honour.

	Furthermore, months of wrangling with the people of [[Varushka]] over the use of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] lead to a major rift between the armies of the two nations. The Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms, disregarding the concerns of both Wintermark and [[the Brass Coast]]. As a consequence, whenever a Wintermark army is involved in the same campaign as a Varushkan army, the ~~Vaushkans~~ provide a tenth fewer [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]]. If armies from both Wintermark and the Brass Coast are present, the penalty increases to a fifth.		Furthermore, months of wrangling with the people of [[Varushka]] over the use of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] lead to a major rift between the armies of the two nations. The Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms, disregarding the concerns of both Wintermark and [[the Brass Coast]]. As a consequence, whenever a Wintermark army is involved in the same campaign as a Varushkan army, the Varushkans provide a tenth fewer [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]]. If armies from both Wintermark and the Brass Coast are present, the penalty increases to a fifth.

	Finally, as a [[Fight_with_monsters#A_Hero.27s_Tale\|consequence of decisions made during the Summer Solstice 382YE]], any Wintermark general can issue the ''Fight with Honour'' order. The option to choose this order will endure for as long as Wintermark remains committed to the path of the hero.		Finally, as a [[Fight_with_monsters#A_Hero.27s_Tale\|consequence of decisions made during the Summer Solstice 382YE]], any Wintermark general can issue the ''Fight with Honour'' order. The option to choose this order will endure for as long as Wintermark remains committed to the path of the hero.

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	The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE.		The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE.

	The army draws on the paths of the [[mediator]] and the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]; working to [[Army_qualities#Quick-Witted\|uncover information]] about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories. The icewalkers use ~~day~~ magic to scry their enemies but they combine it with guile and cunning to get where they need to be.		The army draws on the paths of the [[mediator]] and the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]; working to [[Army_qualities#Quick-Witted\|uncover information]] about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories. The icewalkers use Day magic to scry their enemies but they combine it with guile and cunning to get where they need to be.

	The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.

Matt: /* The Narwhal's Spear */

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The Narwhal's Spear

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	The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE.		The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE.

	The army draws on the paths of the [[mediator]] and the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]; working to [[[[Army_qualities#Quick-Witted\|uncover information]] about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories. The icewalkers use day magic to scry their enemies but they combine it with guile and cunning to get where they need to be.		The army draws on the paths of the [[mediator]] and the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]; working to [[Army_qualities#Quick-Witted\|uncover information]] about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories. The icewalkers use day magic to scry their enemies but they combine it with guile and cunning to get where they need to be.

	The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.

Matt: /* The Narwhal's Spear */

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	===The Narwhal's Spear===		===The Narwhal's Spear===
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Narwhal's Spear.webp\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Narwhal's Spear.webp\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE. The army draws on the ~~path~~ of the [[mediator]]; working to uncover information about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories.		The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE.

			The army draws on the paths of the [[mediator]] and the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]; working to [[[[Army_qualities#Quick-Witted\|uncover information]] about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories. The icewalkers use day magic to scry their enemies but they combine it with guile and cunning to get where they need to be.

	The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The fourth Wintermark General leads the [[Narwhal's Spear]] army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.

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	===The Fist of the Mountains===		===The Fist of the Mountains===
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~150px~~; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=FistoftheMountains_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=~~150~~}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=FistoftheMountains_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	This army is supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains are regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] have left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general can employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods are unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they mean the Fist of the Mountain is almost never where the enemy expects it to be - and often seems to be in the perfect place at the perfect time.		This army is supported by a number of miners, engineers and ex-prospectors, and the captains are regularly advised by clever [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and proud [[Wintermark culture and customs#Art and History\|scops]]. Centuries of fighting in the mountains of [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] have left their soldiers with a reputation for caution and for an ability to fight viciously in tight spaces over vertiginous drops. By heeding the words of [[Army_qualities#Farsighted\|farsighted]] advisors, the general can employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. While such methods are unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, they mean the Fist of the Mountain is almost never where the enemy expects it to be - and often seems to be in the perfect place at the perfect time.

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	===The Green Shield Army===		===The Green Shield Army===
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	The army of the Green Shield have fought in almost every campaign in the northern empire and have a long history of supporting the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] and [[Navarr]] armies on campaign. They are also one of the few armies outside Navarr that have any experience fighting vallornspawn, usually in [[Hercynia]].		The army of the Green Shield have fought in almost every campaign in the northern empire and have a long history of supporting the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] and [[Navarr]] armies on campaign. They are also one of the few armies outside Navarr that have any experience fighting vallornspawn, usually in [[Hercynia]].

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	===The Bloodcloaks===		===The Bloodcloaks===
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	The first Bloodcloaks army was destroyed by the [[Thule]] almost a century ago. Known for their crimson cloaks, the army was composed of many [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]] and [[mystics]]; all save a few were slaughtered in the reign of [[Empress Brannan]] during a disastrous retreat from [[Otkodov]]. They left behind a legacy of heroism and healing that was carefully nurtured by the descendants of its physicks. The various threads of the army's tattered skein persisted - a healer here, a family there. In Spring 379YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Wintermark_army\|refused]] to allow Wintermark to raise the Bloodcloaks standard once again; they did not [[Raise_Wintermark_army_II\|relent]] until more a year later in Summer 380YE. The army finally mustered in [[Kallavesa]] shortly before the Spring Equinox 382YE. The army contains many grimnir, [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]], [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], and magicians versed in [[heal\|healing magic]], allowing them to [[Army qualities#Physick\|offer aid and respite]] to allied soldiers who fight alongside them.		The first Bloodcloaks army was destroyed by the [[Thule]] almost a century ago. Known for their crimson cloaks, the army was composed of many [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]] and [[mystics]]; all save a few were slaughtered in the reign of [[Empress Brannan]] during a disastrous retreat from [[Otkodov]]. They left behind a legacy of heroism and healing that was carefully nurtured by the descendants of its physicks. The various threads of the army's tattered skein persisted - a healer here, a family there. In Spring 379YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Wintermark_army\|refused]] to allow Wintermark to raise the Bloodcloaks standard once again; they did not [[Raise_Wintermark_army_II\|relent]] until more a year later in Summer 380YE. The army finally mustered in [[Kallavesa]] shortly before the Spring Equinox 382YE. The army contains many grimnir, [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]], [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], and magicians versed in [[heal\|healing magic]], allowing them to [[Army qualities#Physick\|offer aid and respite]] to allied soldiers who fight alongside them.

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	===The Narwhal's Spear===		===The Narwhal's Spear===
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	The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE. The army draws on the path of the [[mediator]]; working to uncover information about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories.		The Narwhal's Spear was founded around a solid core of Suaq enthused by the reclamation of [[Sermersuaq]], with a focus on the recognition of heroism as demonstrated by the Suaq tradition. The motion to raise the army was passed by the Imperial Senate during the [[Raise fourth Wintermark army\|Winter Solstice 384YE]] following calls by the Wintermark Assembly the previous season. The Smokehouse of Atalaq was finished shortly before the [[Construct Smokehouse of Atalaq\|Summer Solstice 385YE]] and the army finished raising in time for the general to be elected for the first time at the Spring Equinox 386YE. The army draws on the path of the [[mediator]]; working to uncover information about barbarians and ranging further afield. The army's mediators often try to encourage dealings with other nations as much as possible; it is much easier for a scout to range ahead of the main force if they can be sure of safe lodgings in foreign territories.