380YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune

Overview

Over the past three months, several events have occurred which are of significance to the Empire and may require a response from her champions. You can also read about the progress of the Empire's military campaigns here.

In each case. we've tried to tag the Winds of Fortune entry with the nations, or political bodies, to which it is most relevant. We've done this to help people who are interested only in events that are especially relevant to them. In no way are these tags intended to be exhaustive; the Empire is a complex place and very little happens in isolation.

As always, how much or how little of this information you choose to know in character is up to you. Part of the purpose of Winds of Fortune is to maintain the illusion of the Empire as a living, breathing place where things happen - and to make players aware of things their characters 'should' know based on what their roleplaying says they have been doing for the past three months.

Many winds of fortune open with a short section of in-character text. In all cases, these pieces are intended to help create an atmosphere and provide a little entertainment. Where they contain opinions, those are the opinions of the fictional people depicted - and where they contain information or rumours the assumption is that the reader will create their own context for that information or gossip. They're mostly just a bit of fun and they tend not to contain anything vital to the understanding of the wind of Fortune.

Winds of Fortune

A Matter of Faith

• Everybody

The Imperial Synod stands on the brink of crisis. There is the very real threat of a catastrophic schism within the Way, as supporters of the vision supported by the Congregation of the First Empress clash with those who believe it to be heresy. You can learn more about this matter of faith here.

Darkest Night

The stars have disappeared across the Empire. You can learn more about this eerie occurrence here.

Eastern Promise

• Military Council, Imperial Senate, Dawn

The Barrens, the Druj, and the situation in the east. An offer to negotiate peace from the orcs of the Mallum. You can learn more about this diplomatic opportunity here.

In Brightest Day

Powerful magic inspires artists and culture across the Empire. You can learn more about the fallout of this magic here.

Red Star's Light

The Stalker has fallen to earth, and the Thule are on the move. You can learn more about these events here.

Those Who Worship

Balo of the Foam, the Black Bull, and Baddu the Builder. You can learn more about these developments here.