great ones” The Marchers are an unyielding people, implacable and stubborn, who will never be ruled again. For centuries, the Marcher Households have followed

the Marcher National Assembly, composed of Marcher priests is responsible for the virtuous behaviour of the Marcher generals as well as Marcher national

a statement of principle by the Marcher assembly calling for Marcher citizens to use rough music and shun any Marcher who does not contribute to the fight

Observatory Afal-on-Ash 9 mana crystals Ashbrook, Upwold Senate Appointment Marcher Position Has tenure Gerraint Black Angelica Memorial House of Healing 18

they call home, through the cold lands of Wintermark and Varushka, to the Marcher fens, the high mountains of Urizen and even the streets of the League -

of the standard five herbs available from a herb garden. A Marcher farm owner in a Marcher territory has a special diversification option as long as the

and sacrifice can make a Marcher household a fearsomely cohesive force. Traditional rivalries are put to one side when a Marcher army faces a force of outsiders

share with the rest of the Marches. The Marcher assembly categorically refused their offer, encouraging the rest of the Marches to shun them. When the Jotun

themselves to leave the Marches. Bregasland is home to partially sunken ruins, including several stone circles that pre-date Marcher possession of the land

fight off such raids, even in the absence of organised Marcher armies. Many independent Marcher captains cut their teeth taking paid work protecting the

of the small Marcher household who oversees Steward's Landing, has turned their small quayside into a base of operation from which Marcher captains can

Navarr than many in the Marches, and more need for Beaters than most. Through the dark heart of those woods are paths no Marcher treads. From these secret

specific judgements available to it - for example the Marcher National Assembly may revoke Marcher senators and generals. The assembly that will consider

Summer Solstice 381YE, no Marcher general can issue this order. If they try to do so, it will default to Solid Defence. Marcher generals can instead give

of distance from other Marcher folk. They view the Marches as their charge, and their ultimate responsibility is to the Marcher people and traditions rather

Meade March, Mitwold Bourse Vote Marcher Position Summer Bradwin Barlymaine Sarcombe Metal Market Southmoor, Mournwold Senate Appointment Marcher Position

Singing Caves were taken by the Jotun orcs. A Marcher lobby persuaded the Senate to allocate them to the Marches as a national position, but the motion was

down at the creation of the Empire. The Marcher steward, Tom Drake, argued passionately that the command of Marcher yeomanry must be with a yeoman. He point

one Imperial title at once. E.g. The Imperial title of General of the 1st Marcher Army. The character with the position has control of the accompanying army

accompanied their northern cousins in raiding Kallavesa. With the arrival of the Marcher army from the east, they were eventually driven out of the marshes. Their

owners of the Singing Caves have relied on Marcher sweat and blood to protect their investment. Indeed, no Marcher had held the Singing Caves Bourse Seat in

but context suggests a typically Marcher piece of salty wit. Marchers are keen on mottoes and folk sayings. Many Marcher households adopt a single motto

but some Marcher folk continue to believe them and rats and crows are often killed on sight by Marchers as a consequence. Another old Marcher tradition

wealth in the Marches. Even a modest holding produces an income that allows its yeoman to live comfortably. With some improvement, a Marcher farm can pay

of revocation requires a lesser majority to pass. A slip is not a fall. Marcher Proverb A citizen who is revoked is immediately removed from the Imperial

of the Empire, and many modern Marcher magicians look on it as being quaint and better suited to the history books. Marcher enchantments (and curses) often

and untested. The archetypal Marcher is a yeoman. The yeomen are the salt-of-the-earth, typical characters of the Marches. They possess most of the political

excommunicate a citizen. A national assembly my revoke one of their own, but the Marcher National Assembly cannot consider a judgement to revoke a Navarr senator

characters are part of a group of some sort - a chapter, noble house, family, Marcher household, hall, spire, vale, or what have you - and it is recommended that

Guerra Pride of Ikka's Tears - Wintermark - Tuija Dunning Singing Caves - Marcher - Henry Birchsmith Sunless Depths - Imperial - Moraža Canterspire Circle

important events across the Marches. The Bailiff of the Grand Market is an Imperial title awarded to a Marcher citizen. It is a Marcher position appointed through

and the banner are ways of displaying such symbols, as is the livery of a Marcher household, or the heraldry of a noble or Noble house in Dawn. As a more

barbarians out of Sermersuaq and Kallavesa at the head of joint Wintermark and Marcher armies. Without her excellent leadership and inspirational presence is it

In the end, the Marcher demands were met and the newly-united Marches became part of the Empire. The first thing the newly united Marchers did was turn their

the basis of political leadership in the Marches, and power is vested in those who work the land. The Marcher households are groups of yeomen who have

preferring to call up the rough, slouching appetite of the manticore; their Marcher counterpart, by contrast, might see evoking a manticore as foolish, when

held by any Marcher citizen. The Friar has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National

great piece of set dressing at the heart of any Marcher camp. Food plays an important role in Marcher hearth magic and culture. Many important bargains

harvest in the Marches, the market towns would be in the best position to adapt to that disaster and continue to prosper. Those Marcher folk who do not

political career of the Freeborn senator, and saw relationships between the Marcher households and the Market Towns sour even further. Giselle was able to distance

of Dawn. Bolstering Bill, a character generally believed to have been a Marcher - if he existed at all - who appears in a number of comic songs, stories

Gardens is an Imperial title awarded to a Marcher citizen. It is a national position appointed by vote of Marcher citizens who own a farm. The position is

as the Jotun withdrew, the vallorn began to expand. The Navarr and their Marcher allies were quick to respond, and a vicious campaign against the vallorn

lived in the Mournwold they have absorbed many Marcher traditions. They are primarily located in Green March and Southmoor but there are settlements of orcs

Keeper is a Marcher national position appointed by the Senate. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Marcher senators.

Keeper is a Marcher national position appointed by the Senate. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Marcher senators.

an Imperial title awarded to a Marcher citizen. It is a national position appointed by unanimous decision of the Marcher senators. The Sarcombe Metal Market

of House Bolholt and Sister Meredith Stellamaris relaxing at a Marcher fair. The Marches is a proud nation. The folk here are proud of their accomplishments

name!" Marcher battle song easy song for marching into battle Rebel March easy song for upsetting the Dawnish (and battles) Yet another Marches Battle

livery is appropriate Any Marcher group that has a particular symbol associated with them can include an image; likewise many Marcher groups have a motto or

The title can be held by a citizen of the Marches. The Keeper can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National Assembly, and by the Assembly of

backgrounds are linked. For example, a group of players intend to play a Marcher household but some of them want to play monks while the others play yeomen

visitors were a mixed assortment - a Marcher, a Navarr, and an Urizeni, although the barman believes the Marcher left before he did. It seems the killers

of the Summer Solstice 384YE the Drakes are the first large Marcher army. The first Marcher General leads the Drakes army, and is appointed (or re-appointed)

to vote for a different candidate. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. Marcher Proverb A judgement of appointment does not need a greater majority to succeed

Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an Imperial title awarded to either a Marcher or Dawnish citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique

held by any Marcher citizen. The Bailiff serves until the next scheduled election. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the MarcherNational Assembly

requires a greater majority to pass. Beware of a door that has too many keys. Marcher Proverb If the judgement is successful, then the change of doctrine becomes

opportunity in disaster. A visiting Marcher landskeeper - here to check on the continued good health of the Marcher graveyard in the upper city - has expressed

general, or specific to whatever is being researched. Leontes the Scribe, Marcher scholar and Imperial Archivist, oversees the Department of Historical Research

their weapon of choice. Any Marcher who owns farmland is a member of a household, albeit perhaps a household of one, and any Marcher Household can declare a

the Marchers first established themselves when they walked away from Dawn. The scattered orc nations that dwelt here were no match for the Marcher determination

consolidate their gains in Fortargenta; they were opposed by Navarr and Marcher armies, who held the Grendel at the town of Bramar for two days before being

controls the distribution of true liao. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. Marcher Proverb Each cardinal is a member of the Assembly of the Nine. As with all

a lesser majority to pass. Better to earn a ring than be given a crown Marcher Proverb If the judgement is successful, then the Tribune will arrange for

information, and will be expanded with more details in the future. The fourth Marcher Army was raised by Senate motion proposed by Henry Ward, then Senator for

Treasury. This will create a Marcher National title named the “Town Clerk of Sarcombe” to be appointed by unanimous vote of Marcher senators. Cost 10 wains

scattering into a territory and lay low in appropriate territory. The second Marcher General leads the Strong Reeds army, and is appointed (or re-appointed)

majority. If you eat apples from every orchard, you'll run for a week. Marcher Proverb If the judgement is successful then the individual is recognized

powers, and must still achieve a lesser majority. Hearsay is half lies. Marcher Proverb The priest who raises the judgement of inquisition must decide the

Marcher children are treated like any other growing thing; they are nurtured so that they may grow straight, strong and true, they are showered with love

symbolism of the flowing blood to draw the venom or weakness out of the body. Marcher magicians often eschew fire and bloodshed in favour of a handful of fresh

held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has tenure, and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National

once again that nobody holds grudges like a Marcher... That said, while nobody holds grudges like a Marcher, perhaps the Urizen come close. It has been

ultimately neutralised the Volodny and the tyrant boyar was defeated by the Marcher general Tom Drake, although his body was never recovered. The Empress and

have represented voluntary donations from Marchers across the territory. The Sheriff of Overton was a Marcher national position appointed through the Bourse

research into the life of "old Morgan", a pre-Imperial Marcher steward, which discusses early-Marcher relationships with the Navarr

Appointment in the Marcher national assembly. The title can be held by any Marcher citizen. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National Assembly

"The Staff of Judgement" an artefact Staff of Imperial Mastery made by the Marcher artificer Thomas of Upwold as an item befitting the role of Imperial Warmage

them. A Navarr who discovers a ruined Marcher fortress is now a haven of orcs or bandits will seek out nearby Marcher stewards and beaters, inform them of

requires a lesser majority to pass. It is easy to defend the innocent. Marcher Proverb A successful judgement of vindication, castigation, or penance will

have a special interest in League carta, Dawnish weaver cabals, and both Marcher and Winterfolk smiths. She is said to have a great deal of interest in the

come to return to the old war. We march through Bregasland into West Ranging where we will, supported by our marcher allies, make an overwhelming assault

pass a mandate. Every field looks green from a distance, even a cemetery. Marcher Proverb Any player whose character is providing liao for a mandate, must

Volodny was matched and broken. The boyar himself was slain by the heroic Marcher general Tom Drake (who lost his life in the process), and several of the

fail to try. The Marcher assembly will aid any Marcher who stands for an Imperial position that is elected or appointed, and not a Marcher title. The Empire

of the Marches are a notoriously stubborn army who embraced much older, secretive stratagems, to make their enemies pay for every inch of Marcher soil they

taken them up with great enthusiasm. While they may lack the range of a Marcher longbow, they are just as effective at short range. Crossbows are easy to

responsible shall be held to account. Marcher National Assembly, Spring Equinox 381YE, Martin Orchard, Upheld 46 - 0 The Marcher National Assembly have taken actions

gathering less-known Marcher maritime traditions. As the Empire's attention turns towards the Sea of Snow, the Marcher Assembly calls for Marchers to seek out and

welcome in the nation and the few that exist usually leave to live in the Marches. This is a brief overview of the roles that Dawnish yeofolk can play, there

those wishing to celebrate Marcher traditions and beliefs at fayre or fete or upcoming wassail. Use this bounty to draw Marcher and Mournwold Orc from near

afoot. Everyone goes hungry when no-one threshes the grain. Marcher Proverb According to Marcher legends, the first thresher was a farmhand called One-Handed

Also the Greedy Emperor Walter Upwold was a Marcher naga of the Sweetroot Marrowdene family. The child of wealthy parents, he followed his grandfather

The Sutton Stone Quarries stands on the Heath, in the Marcher territory of Upwold. Custodianship of the Sutton Stone Quarries grants an Imperial title;

common sense. In the interests of Prosperity, the Marcher national assembly encourages those Marcher farmers who are able to assist in re-establishing

the constellations compels him to; it arranges all matters so that our Marcher friend cannot help but come to Anvil and find someone who can assist him

Dawn, some yeofolk practice rituals almost indistinguishable from their Marcher counterparts, but call themselves guisers to try and distance themselves

course. Hue and cry! Marchers be vigilant! Siakha heralds are present in Marcher lands and have started hunting Mitwolders. The Marcher Assembly calls for

focused their efforts on guarding the borders of the Empire. The third Marcher General leads the Bounders army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the

could consolidate their hold, however a joint campaign by Wintermark and Marcher armies drove them out under the leadership of a young Skarsind general named

skilled tailor from a Dawnish weaver cabal will rub shoulders with a gruff Marcher smith, while an Urizen weaponsmith argues the finer points of the use of

to defend Marcher lands. Only a fool cuts hay in a burning field. Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (142 - 0); Primacy Assembly: Marches National

from encounter to encounter - most often in recent times he appears as a Marcher steward. Concerns: Like all the Thrice-cursed, Surut is believed to desire

and Urizen National Assemblies. A crypt is just a barn 'til it's full. Marcher Proverb If the mandate is successful, then the named priest can use a dose

losses were not restricted to Varushka; several Dawnish noble houses and Marcher households who had relied on the orcs to operate their mines lost access

needed to spend on upkeep of the Bourse seat to 12 Thrones each season. The Marcher Tobias Shanks of House Bolholt took the Fortress of Salt during Autumn 379YE

Majority (306-61) Assembly: Marches Raised By: Henry Fletcher Judgement: The Marcher National Assembly recognises "The Marcher War-Priests". A group of individual

litany of unfortunate seat holders; a Varushkan poisoned by an apple; a Marcher stabbed whilst visiting the "theatres" of Tassato Mestra. One notable death

held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has tenure, and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National

and the Marches) will take a 1 rank penalty to the effectiveness when contributing to the raid. War is a thrice-ploughed field. Marcher The Marcher national

held by any Marcher citizen. The Town Clerk serves until the next scheduled election. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Marcher National Assembly

guisers tend to have a smattering of lore in several realms but unlike their Marcher counterparts they have a marked tendency towards magic from the realm of

few minor anecdotes that suggest one of the Landskeepers involved in the Marcher exodus from Dawn spent time communicating with Irra Harah. Others are encouraged

Breadbasket is a virtuous symbol of Marcher pragmatism, a unique asset found nowhere else in the world. It ensures that every Marcher yeofolk can share in the bounty

corruption in the Senate and Military Council. First deserve it, then desire it. Marcher Proverb The gatekeepers are responsible for determining how true liao will

internal politics of the Navarr, or from conflicts between stubborn groups of Marcher and Dawnish yeofolk brawling across the invisible "border" between their

primarily into Upwold At the same time, traders brought the bounty of the Marcher farmlands, grain, fruit and cattle to Hahnmark, as well as good from further

seeking to increase their share of the trade on the Semmerlak. By contrast, a Marcher friar suggests that the Cardinal of Prosperity should use their leadership

for Dawn from Wintermark and Varushka, a strong coalition of League and Marcher senators were able to convince Urizen and Highguard that the best thing

it back!" "It's land you daft apeth," sneered Flask Kingspost. The burly Marcher third mate had been paddling with a piece of flat wood for the better part

merciless and uncompromising in pursuit of payment for a boon. The story of the Marcher steward who received Sorin's aid to defeat a monstrous wyvern that was terrorising

by the name of Britta brought her personal forces and a large number of Marcher and Wintermark soldiers to reinforce the Dawnish. Working under the guidance

snub by the Marcher Throne. Isolated in the Imperial Senate and the Military Council alike under the rule of a defensively-minded Marcher and his supporters

the cargo of white granite up to the area dubbed "Little Delving" by a Marcher wag - that part of Cargo that has increasingly been taken over by Sarcophan

principle by the Marcher assembly, and the success of the raid, means that Jarvey "Strongoar" Oddsboy, the steward of the small Marcher household who oversees

developed between the Marchers in the Mournwold and the Jotun thralls, the Marcher Assembly passed a statement of principle calling on the Marcher egregore to bring

ranks, the Marcher army can form an impregnable line that is difficult for any enemy to breach. The Drakes are arguably the most famous Marcher army, if

connect merchants from the Brass Coast and Sarvos, as well as numerous Marcher grain wagons to customers in Bastion, Urizen, and Therunin. Many chapters

to warriors from other Nations. If you discover that a certain bunch of Marcher yeomen likes to sit at a certain table in the bar, occupy it with your friends

hills of north-western Tassato as the last Marcher captain leaves the Mournwold. For three centuries a Marcher banner has flown over the Mournwold. Now this

galleries are along the north-eastern sides of the hole, on the Wintermark and Marcher sides. They're deeper than the Terunael mineworkings as well, and it is

and services for the quarry labourers. Tassato has a history of accepting Marcher immigrants and their fashions sometimes reflect the practicality of their

you explain it again, please," she said with a little more authority. The Marcher frowned. He continued to absently fiddle with the three smooth rocks he

breeding colony of dodo birds imported from Feroz, and several ornery goats of Marcher stock whose antics are deemed highly comical by the local visitors. The

haste, for G. is even now preparing to present A's plan to the Freeborn and Marcher negotiators. We have the agreement of the mountains and the Northerners

a tear. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. Easy come, worth less. A Marcher summation of the virtue of Prosperity As easy to escape as a Landskeeper's

Senate arranged the creation of a cemetery at the foot of the southern wall. Marcher soil and apple trees were imported and watered with waters taken from streams

then after a year the resulting pasture would support a fifth Marcher army The Marches can support its armies at the moment but the loss of any more territory

John of the Mourn provided 50 liao, and so Marcher yeomen will look for ways to adapt the strategies of the Marcher armies to reflect their heritage. Notes:

this time. The Forge. Anvil by Night. Noticeboard in the League camp. A Marcher tent at dusk. Gateway to the Imperial Orcs camp. The Imperial Orcs camp

Hoopers, who were outspoken opponents of the farming families who dominated Marcher political life. What became of the family is not recorded; the Jotun worked

in a time of need - there are several stories of volhov, cabalists and Marcher landskeepers who have used this ritual to great effect when vales or villages

direction the builders of the forge are honoured - two Urizen cambions, a Marcher, and a Highborn holding aloft Pallas, Lann, Xun and Feresh respectively

other. The place of meeting grew into a small trading settlement where Marcher grain goes north, and Wintermark sends its worked metal and leather south

hangs an oval medallion inlaid with tempest jade. They are often used by Marcher alders to bolster their defences, allowing traders and artisans to fight

benedictions are another common feature of this healing ritual. A band of Marcher ritualists may quickly weave poppets from grass and corn, dunk them in water

inches, they slowly become Tassatans. In turn, they bring Marcher food, Marcher festivals, and Marcher ideals to the people of Tassato. This is actually nothing

of times. Winnowers are armed with polearms, and are as skilled as any Marcher when it comes to sending their foes sprawling. These heralds channel the

the square have also been bought up by Sarcophan citizens leading to one Marcher wag dubbing it "Little Delving". The garrulous Sarcophan enthusiasm for

piles with this rune to mark the boundaries of their petty kingdoms, and Marcher beaters sometimes employ a similar scratchmark when beating the bounds.

the wall of a condemned building in the League, or on a big rock that a Marcher farmer intends to break up. For the same reason it is painted or carved

Landing continues to offer support to the raid If the Marcher assembly recognises the work of the Marches' boat captains they will be able to recruit additional

make one of these items. Big Henry was having a fine day indeed. The burly Marcher couldn't suppress the smile that demanded pride of place on his bearded

gathering less-known Marcher maritime traditions. As the Empire's attention turns towards the Sea of Snow, the Marcher Assembly calls for Marchers to seek out and

targets. "The first time was for love - if you can believe that! Faced some Marcher lad with arms like tree-trunks, swinging a great mattock thing around like

our weirwood. Outcome: Upheld 112-0 Assembly: Marches Raised By: Sister Meredith Judgement: The Marcher assembly would like to thank the vigilance assembly

grounds for use by the Imperial Orcs armies. In the Autumn of 379YE, a Marcher by the name of Peter of Hintown discovered by chance what appears to be

minimizing the amount of Marcher blood spilled. She calls on them to do so again, to keep the Imperial armies out of Marcher business and let Bregasland

Outcome: Upheld with Primacy (124-0) Assembly: Marches Raised By: Jacob Tanner Judgement: We the Marcher Assembly call upon the fisherfolk and eel farmers

with a patron, for example, or put a band of mercenaries in contact with a marcher lord who needs additional troops and is prepared to pay for them. Sensible

Only a Marcher character may hold the title. As a title in the Bourse, they cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod Built in Meade, in Meade March, in the

which help attract the attention of the spirit and remind it of its life; Marcher spirits might include an offering of food or drink, an action that leads

is not acceptable. We can be better." Regiments of disciplined soldiers march to battle, shoulder to shoulder, determined to take the fight to the enemies

honour and pride to lead you, and carry the legacy of Tom Drake. A Marcher! A Marcher! A Drake! A Drake! William Talbot, General of the Drakes There are

I hear the Amaro boy is telling anyone who asks that he wants to be a Marcher when he grows up. Can you imagine?" Quiet laughter shared, and the discussion

entire experience would be as soulless as a League duel and as dull as a Marcher morality play, for the orcs it would be without purpose. While it is uncommon

using the same scale used for the Imperial armies. The soldiers of the Marches make terrible foes when they fight shoulder to shoulder. The majority of

removing them only when the magic has run its course. In a similar way, Marcher ritualists weave braces of corn or grass around the elbow and wrist or knee

Rock in Bregasland, taking advantage of the trod that runs south from the Marcher city. The road that runs down to Hay could then be expanded south into the

vallorn-beasts. One of these items is, of course, the central device in the famous Marcher play, "Twelve Pigs". The Stone is inadvertently mixed in with the feed for

than dwelling on the past. Pride in small things, loyalty to great ones. Marcher Proverb Consecration is the ceremony used to create an aura on a clearly

could consolidate their hold, however a joint campaign by Wintermark and Marcher armies drove them out under the leadership of a young Skarsind general named

it is with the Conclave ritual. Regardless, the enchanters of Dawn, the Marcher landskeepers and the Urizen mages are all known to make good use of this

forests of Liathaven, taking with them a fair amount of Marcher wealth but only a few score Marcher thralls. Not that that is much consolation to those who

weapon masters, but is also favoured by wardens, Winterfolk runesmiths, Marcher monks and alders (especially in conjunction with an Alder's Edge talisman)

somewhat from the traditions of their distant cousins. They appeared almost Marcher-like in their insistence on the virtue of honest toil and hard work. Even

them. Synod Mandate, Marches National Assembly By passing this Mandate the Marcher Assembly makes it clear that they embrace the Marcher Orcs even though they

and in the Marches, a spade or a shovel may stand as a slightly tongue-in-cheek symbol of Prosperity. Another popular symbol in the Marches is the handshake

Urizen Redoubt Optarion 1 Farstrider's Watch The Marches Mournwold Greensward 1 Forte Fidelis The Marches Mitwold Golden Downs 1 Great Chains of Sarvos The

profit or build a name for themselves. They are no match for the disciplined Marcher army. The situation is slightly different on the island of Atalaya - there

alongside human Marchers on the waterways, improving the prosperity of Mournwold and Mitwold and integrating the Mournwold orcs further into Marcher society;

around a meadow, now are placed a ring of protective menhirs designed by the Marcher Abigail of Ashill to channel the devastating winter magic laid upon the

with a Vorpal Sword can cut through lesser folk with terrifying ease. The Marcher general Tom Drake is said to have wielded one when he confronted and slew

against the Brass Coast that was defeated by a combination of Freeborn and Marcher armies supported by timely intelligence gathered by The League. During the

To commission the enlargement of the Imperial Marcher army the Drakes. Proposed by Mitwold, seconded by Mournwold. To enlarge the Drakes army, in line

remaining - some Marchers were insisting that only Marcher magistrates and militia would be allowed to travel to Whittle to conduct the trial. Marcher folk, as

reminiscent of a dance, before being given to the targets to consume. A coven of Marcher landskeepers might include a bushel of grain taken from the recent harvest

Ephisis for larger containers in which to place goods. For example, the Marcher mage-smith Alan of Cotter's Barn was known to possess a weirwood case 6'

an overwhelming assault. Rise Up! Make them rue the day they stepped on marcher land. Bregasland stands. Amberlain P. Black, General of the Strong Reeds

The Cullach march. A military unit represents a small band of approximately 20 skilled soldiers. The military unit could be as few as a dozen elite warriors

League: Jon Pam League: Lilith Coker League: Jade Parsonage Marches: Marc Fothergill Marches: Maz Wilberforce Navarr: Elizabeth Simoens Navarr: Kate Rogers

Kleist's Winter Gardens at the Holberg University Duelling Grounds. We can use Marcher menhirs to channel that Winter magic to grow herbs. The Imperial title will

from the Marcher Synod or some equivalent incitement, and the North Fens could rise in armed rebellion. Fair words won't bury grudges. Marcher Proverb The

when performing the spell without the benefit of the enchantment. Some Marcher magicians likened using this enchantment to getting a stubborn ox to plough

founded until a century or more after the Marchers had left the territory. All that would have been here when the March took place would have been a crossroads

warriors formerly of Mournwold in the Marches. You can help make this battle even better by bringing along any Marcher or Wintermark-style kit or armour you

farmers' plays in some finery for once, instead of relying on whatever cheap Marcher shite Meade's selling up the river." He nodded. "Yes, yes, quite good, quite

create a most glorious Marcher national title the 'Town Clerk of Sarcombe' to be appointed annually by unanimous vote of Marcher senators at the Winter

Orchard, Kleist’s Winter Gardens, Holberg’s Melodious Cascade, as well as the Marcher Memorial Orchard and the Imperial Menagerie. To provide security to the

position of ‘Keeper of the Orchard’ to be appointed by the Marcher Assembly. Revocable by the Marcher Assembly. Entirely self-funded by Bastard Tom of Upwold

Autumn Equinox 385YE The Marches Hebrun Weaver Summer Solstice 383YE The Marches Marley of Treen Summer Solstice 382YE The Marches Ainsley of Treen Summer

five figures, each a hero of the recent Empire. Two Highborn, a Leaguer, a Marcher and a Dawnish stand side by side, and the inscription on the plinth indicates

heart of this tradition. Blood is certainly the most potent "humour", but Marcher magicians in particular draw a link between sweat and physical labour, toil

priests of the Marcher Assembly said to hell with it - these people are Marcher - we'll deal with Doctrine later. So now the first Marcher Orcs have joined

three Freeborn armies are marching home to defend and reclaim our lands, supported by Marcher armies and with bellies full of Marcher bread. Loyalty guides

Happiston. To be appointed with tenure by the unanimous decisions of the Marcher senators. Fully funded by the Happiston Volunteers. Proposed: Mournwold

unvirtuous. The prelate of Gilda Ashwine was most often either an outspoken Marcher friar, or a Dawnish troubadour dedicated to supporting those who opposed

liaison to the Tseriyn family of Faraden. This would be an annually elected Marcher Bourse position. The second, an ilium ministry in Fisk, Kallavesa, to be

mood. “Of course, senhora, I...” She didn’t have time to finish. The Marcher had marched off already. The artisan sighed, took a moment to admire the fine

wide-eyed young woman ran into the Hub waving her arms and shouting. A Marcher by her dress, and likely no more than a year or two out of the Academy,

Cardinal of the Way. There is no record of the vision she saw, as neither the Marcher Cardinal nor Teleri ever spoke of it. However, from that day, the Empress

multitude of mines and farms and ports. And to the Singing Caves, the great Marcher mithril mine. His hands worked ahead of his mind now, leafing through the

northern Wintermark and Varushka, through pleasant temperate areas such as the Marches and Dawn down to the warm grasslands of the Brass Coast. Summers are warm

members of the Marcher Assembly. Click for audio version It is three years since the Mournwold was devastated by Imperial curses but the Marchers carve their

completed. Imperial fleets will be able to trade at the port and Wintermark, Marcher and Freeborn fleets will be able to hunt monsters in the Sea of Snow following

Winter Bella Flowerfields The Marches Linley Weaver on behalf of the Celestial Arch 385YE Winter Brother Harvest The Marches Linley Weaver on behalf of the

life for our home. Iron Osric, General of the Green Shield Marcher folk, Bounders all. We march North this season as the Strong Reeds will secure Bregasland

Dedication to Wisdom, by Friar Edward of King’s Stoke, called ‘Watcher’, of the Marches The Presentation of the Shield, by Imperial Orcs The taking of the Ring

said matter-of-factly. "That Avangion alone holds a grudge like a damn Marcher. If you and Sera want to mend the bad blood between the houses, it will

Senate" after all. The people of the Marches are particularly enraged The Marcher National Assembly urged the Marchers to trust the Conclave and Imperial

should be run. Nations with strong military traditions, like Dawn and The Marches sought to enhance the power of the military, while nations like The League

confrontation not a punishment. As the guardians of Marcher culture, the egregores have taken steps to remind all Marchers of the importance of following the rules

mandate, the Imperial Senate could commission a shrine in the park The Marcher apple grove that takes up the south-eastern corner of the Park, along with

381YE Ranae de Rondell Autumn Equinox 380YE The Marches Robin of Swindale Spring Equinox 380YE The Marches Robin of Swindale Summer Solstice 379YE The League

sweeping ocean of scions that might have overrun the Marches. But thanks to the swift actions of the Marcher generals and their armies, they do not get that

during the previous year. Navarr - Herb garden The League - Business The Marches - Farm Urizen - Mana site Varushka - Mine and Forest owners Wintermark -

cry about the threat of hostile heralds across the Marches. We exalt him! Rhubarb Ironwood, Marcher Assembly, Autumn Equinox 385YE, Upheld (Greater Majority

Luminaries, a Navarr brand, a Dawnish troubadour, a Varushkan wise one, a Marcher landskeeper, and a Tassatan merchant prince. These companions further complicate

385YE The Marches Landon Hawcombe 485 thrones Winter Solstice 384YE The Marches Landon von Holfried 490 thrones Winter Solstice 383YE The Marches Misha Kemi

hereby allocate the Bread Basket and the prosperity it provides to the Marcher territory of Bregasland. May it help to alleviate its citizens' suffering. Announced

and their magical allies march out to meet them, as often as not forcing the orcs to retreat or risk being caught between a Marcher anvil and a Navarr hammer

among those dedicated to Courage in the southern Empire especially the Marches - a common saying is that a pilgrim in the south is much more likely to

the hall served as a trade nexus for Faraden merchants keen to purchase Marcher food and drink, and provided a home base for them to explore trade links

played by the scarecrow (and to a degree the traditional poppet) in the Marches. The spear also stands as a symbol of Vigilance, especially among the Navarr

Solstice 382YE The Marches Harry Roost 242 thrones Winter Solstice 381YE Rada Prochnost 280 thrones Winter Solstice 380YE The Marches Jack Plank 50 thrones

path may be insurmountable. The craven die every day, the brave but once. Marcher Proverb Dedication is the ceremony used to link a pilgrim's soul to the

the fortification, Mournwold Orcs and Marcher humans alike lay down their lives to defend the orchard, and the Marches. Only Mitwold encounters any serious

are sometimes found in regio, especially by those Dawnish enchanters and Marcher landskeepers who did not consider it appropriate to call on the denizens

Assembly of the Marches failed to achieve a greater majority by a tiny margin, so news of the opportunity will not spread in time for Marcher captains to be

unpopular in the Marches to this day; it was Mariika who came up with the idea to offer Imperial charters to settlements in the Marches, giving them the

from the Marcher territory where the Landskeeper who will wield it was born or raised; this tradition even extends to staves made for non-Marcher magicians

mean that the majority of food needs to be imported in from Highguard, the Marches, and Dawn. Where there is vegetation it is more often than not light scrubland

character hook you could use when making a martial Marcher character The Drummers were a tradition within the Marcher armies that started with the Drakes. They

Summer Solstice 385YE The Marches Watt of Lambrook Summer Solstice 384YE The Marches Watt of Lambrook Summer Solstice 383YE The Marches Watt of Lambrook

Hall 96 thrones Spring Equinox 383YE The Marches Edwin de Warrenne 150 thrones Spring Equinox 382YE The Marches Misha Kemi 120 thrones Spring Equinox 381YE

she usually remains a doctor, but she may also appear as a monk in The Marches. The Doctor may sometimes take on the guise of Death. Although dutiful,

though you may not have considered them before. Lost time is never found. Marcher Proverb Hallow is used to create an aura on an item, such as a weapon, implement

of this changed in 367YE with the arrival of the Druj. Cantiarch's Hold marching to war. The downfall of Reikos came from its border with the Great Forest

allowing their numbers and scope to be expanded. Supplies of food from the Marches and elsewhere meant that many of the farmers of Urizen who had lived a thankless

or the Give Ground order. Link The Marches: Marcher armies cannot take the Give Ground order. Link The Marches: Marcher armies fighting in Upwold, Mitwold

remnants from the days before the Empire when the Freeborn warred with the Marches. To the south of the mountains of Kahraman lie sweeping grass plains, a

Rhyv is linked to the idea of self-sacrifice (especially among the Navarr, Marchers and Varushkans), and in this aspect is called the Fallen Fruit. It represents

Summit Nation Elected Spring Equinox 385YE The Marches Bernard Dugdale Spring Equinox 384YE The Marches Bernard Dugdale Summer Solstice 383YE Highguard

to make a play for the Throne. With extensive support from the Dawnish, Marcher, Freeborn and Wintermark senators (no doubt encouraged by the generals of

at 9pm at the Hub. Irada Von Temeschwar Upheld 85 - 52 19 Marches Condemnation. The Marcher National Assembly calls for a condemnation of Friar Robin of

385YE Dawn Sir Claude Vyse Videre 504 thrones Winter Solstice 384YE The Marches Misha Kemi 550 thrones Winter Solstice 383YE Navarr Idris Eternal 510 thrones

to repair the Pits but did not fund it; instead Bridget Eastville of the Marches, the Senator for Mitwold provided the 250 Thrones required to complete the

15th Century Archer Any Marcher who owns farmland is a member of a Household, albeit perhaps a Household of one, and any Marcher Household can declare a

believe in evoking animal spirits. There are also overlaps between the Marches beaters and the Navarr. The beaters tend towards later medieval period clothing

- usually led by one singer with everyone joining in the refrain Circle March - very easy repeating song Hymn to Vigilance - usually led by one singer

Equinox 384YE Varushka Pavel Novak 26 thrones Winter Solstice 383YE The Marches Cesare Enzo Di Trivento 65 thrones Autumn Equinox 383YE Highguard Nathaniel

increases. One of the few exceptions to this are the rituals developed by Marcher landskeepers to improve the productivity of farms. A year is the natural

act like a Suaq. An outcast Marcher who joins the Navarr (rather than merely travelling with them) soon sheds their Marcher clothing and begins to dress

him into the gloom. For all that it was only late afternoon outside, the Marcher pub was surprisingly muggy and gloomy. As his two companions found a table

apparently sent a message for the landskeepers of the Marches, which is apparently lodged with the Marcher egregore, detailing an exciting opportunity of some

ritual should not be underestimated. It is understandably popular in The Marches, and there are covens of landskeepers who work hard to ensure that they

or it might be aiding the individual to leave a life of farm-work in the Marches to become a Scrivener on the Brass Coast. Many guides prefer to perform

staying true to themselves. Pride in small things, loyalty to great ones. Marcher Proverb Consecration is the ceremony used to create an aura on a clearly

Solstice 382YE The Brass Coast Corwyn Leafstalker Summer Solstice 381YE The Marches Martin Orchard Summer Solstice 380YE Ephron of Adina’s Charge Summer Solstice

religious crimes like the Highborn inquisitors or magical crimes like the Marcher threshers. Few will turn a blind eye to any law-breaking, but both religious

of Sarcombe in the Mournwold from an early age he was instilled with the Marcher values of working hard, loyalty and practicality. He served as a soldier

accusations that were later proved to be groundless. From Skarsind they marched south to Mournwold, joining the fight against the Jotun. During Summer 381YE

Navarr Elyan Autumn Equinox 382YE Navarr Elyan Winter Solstice 381YE The Marches Mel Greenhill of the Mourn Winter Solstice 380YE Wintermark Ingrid Sigeing

Summit Nation Elected Autumn Equinox 385YE The Marches Hector smith Autumn Equinox 384YE Dawn Starac Sijed Orzel Autumn Equinox

difficult early English words An Orcish marching chant. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rt63e2g9soxgk2e/Orc%20March%21.wma A song about the habits of Orcs. (based

who surround them. The Jotun control the lands west of Wintermark and the Marches. A warrior-society with strong traditions of personal and tribal honour

and similar threats. Two ingots of orichalcum from House Dourfen of Tower March. This bequest dates back to the formation of the order, in remembrance of

alien, supernatural foliage. Many individuals, especially among the Navarr, Marchers and the Highborn, insist that dead briars be burnt to prevent this happening

large Imperial Orc armies and the gift of good breeding stock from the Marches, the Imperial orcs gained everything they needed to establish their own

“La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar 15 thrones Summer Solstice 382YE The Marches Giles 'longshanks' 75 thrones Spring Equinox 381YE Navarr Saura Splitroot

the Empire his attire is often influenced by the fashions of Dawn or the Marches, but from time to time he favours clothing more appropriate to a Wintermark

average Navarr citizen who joins a Marcher household - stops travelling, starts working the land - is going to become a Marcher over time simply because of the

62 - 0 Greater Majority 83 Marcher All good Marcher folk should recognise and support the Virtuous acts achieved by Marcher folk in support of the Mourn

impossible golden bridge connects the two arches, wide enough for armies to march across. The causeway has only been used once, to initiate the invasion of

Hylje - but they consider them helpful, positive spirits. By contrast, some Marchers claim more predatory creatures akin to shark shapeshifters dwell in the

goes round. The Marches especially beaters; Urizen; those with an interest in the Mournwold orcs For the best part of two years the Marcher Breadbasket has

footsoldiers pour in, a raging tide of barbarian orcs thirsty for blood. Marcher Lasses, Marcher Lads, the Jotun hammerblow is about to fall upon us. We have their

of League citizens, Marcher threshers, and militia to confront and ultimately destroy the coven. During the fighting, the Marchers were supported by heralds

several covens of vates and apothecaries who help restore troops after forced marches. They have a knack, historically, of turning up just in time to help tip

reason, some waggish Marcher once named it the cocksure cummerbund, a name which appears in more than one bawdy ballad. A Marcher landskeeper who wears

Forster The Marches Upwold Hartell Household Bounders 'green' jack woodruff The Marches Upwold The Applewood Levy Bounders Aelfric Woodson The Marches Upwold

enough to claim sanctuary in the Marcher camp. Militia efforts to recover them after this time were rebuffed by the Marchers. Sam presented themself very late

artwork depicting significant points in history, such as the departure of the March folk from Dawn, the founding of Wintermark and so on. Evrom is often evoked

to you, that whilst the vaults of Highguard, and the grain stores of the Marches, may store wealth, only the League can make it. Avigliana di Sarvos, on

campaign into enemy territory but they do travel with the legions as they march around the Empire. Sharing the harsh conditions that their parents experience

were several clashes with the Navarr and the people of Varushka. When the Marchers claimed their lands south of Hahnmark, the border became the site of regular

trods whenever it can, supplementing their magical endurance with forced marches and expertly organised baggage trains. This title is currently held by Vincente

would work, as would a pouch or box of round stones or glass beads. Some Marcher farms have undergone even more extreme transformations Farms with more than

36 rings Mana Site Lorenzo's Legacy of Loyalty (1) 1 1 mana crystal The Marches Bregasland Farm Imperial Breadbasket 1 36 rings Mitwold Farm Imperial Breadbasket

little opportunity to experiment with dramaturgy. However, a theoretical Marcher arcanist at the Lyceum by the name of Jenny Greenteeth suggested that the

the Empire. Marchers tend to treat merrow with suspicion, finding them cold and too clever by half. As a result most merrow born in the Marches gravitate

enthusiastic, energetic, rousing and full of fire. Red Jack Firestarter in the Marches, the Flame-Haired Woman in Dawn and the Chimneysweep in The League are all

events. The stories of Elayne Silverlark are not particularly popular in the Marches. Some friars criticise the relationship between Elayne and Endric, and claim

This army was formed from orcs who had originally been slaves in Dawn, The Marches and the southern and eastern cities of The League. Their uprising had taken

that hundreds of miles away a family in the Brass Coast starve and in the Marches an honest farmer cannot sell their produce. Every action has consequences

territory. At least one of the chapters here was founded by converts from the Marches, who embraced the piety and strength of Highguard but maintained their deep

384YE Highguard Ames the Amiable 500 thrones Summer Solstice 383YE The Marches Erwillian Mann 507 thrones Summer Solstice 382YE Wintermark Valkyr Jarikson

several covens of vates and apothecaries who help restore troops after forced marches. They have a knack, historically, of turning up just in time to help tip

Autumn Equinox 383YE Highguard Kapik 410 thrones Autumn Equinox 382YE The Marches Tobias Shanks 286 thrones Autumn Equinox 381YE Navarr Jonah Farkas 370 thrones

Solstice 383YE Urizen Bartimaeus 220 thrones Summer Solstice 383YE The Marches Henry Ap Tudywr 594 thrones Winter Solstice 382YE The League Lorenzo “La

but it created a precedent for future conflicts. When the Imperial armies march to war against a foe that uses magic, the Urizen magicians work to provide

magic of the world: the use of masks to hide identity, a sheaf of corn by a Marcher hearth. An outsider might consider such things nothing but superstition

territory in the Marches. Easy come, worth less. Marcher Proverb However Richard also has another suggestion of his own to add. If the Marchers (or the Empire)

Leontes the Scribe has spoken up in support of a proposal. The curmudgeonly Marcher scholar volunteers himself and his entire department to help bring together

Solstice 377YE The League Antoni Krol 90 thrones Winter Solstice 376YE The Marches Thomas Shanks 11 thrones 2 crowns 5 rings

past the Web, but more to do with the tide of history and the inexorable march of fate.

army was led through Old Ranging by the clever Navarr and tricked into marching into Deer's Folly where the 'thousand strong army' was devoured by the

down the walls of Viheltavathorn, in pursuit of the pretender. With the Marcher armies in the vanguard, they brought vengeance to the roof of the world

Bulgarian and Russian songs and Yiddish or klezmer instrumental music. Marching song This simple melody has echoed wherever the Varushkan army has fought

it on its shield. Legendary beasts are rarely used in the livery of the Marches A magician may evoke the spirit or qualities of a legendary beast when performing

its inhabitants with food. Bregasland is far from being the most fertile Marcher territory and the high prices the town is forced to pay to feed itself are

Jotun. It is not clear if Cesare's proposal is intended to benefit just Marcher children or whether he intends to help all of those who dwell in the Mournwold

of the 4th Marcher Army.. Proposed by Upwold, seconded by Bregasland A request for additional funds towards the commission of a fourth Marcher army. Passed

Edwards. Recording at Marcher Battle Song or try media:Marcher_Battle_Song.mid Sheet music available here Em Marcher lasses, Marcher lads, Em ______________________

drudges from the Winter Realm to occupy the bodies of the fallen, making them march at their command. Examples: Quickening Cold Meat, Clarion Call of Ivory and

for the Marchers raised as husks. Proposed by Temeschwar, seconded by Semmerholm. A Marcher graveyard involves importing soil from the Marches and planting

reclaimed from the Jotun. A short list of prominent Marcher households can be found on the Marches groups page.

the new Marcher army Raised by Upwold, seconded by Bregasland. 275 Thrones disbursed to senator Henry Ward To raise a new army in the Marches. Raised by

harp aside And now I march to battle Proudly at the Bounders' side Chorus (ending with "For I'd sooner be a Bounder, with a Marcher at my side") 3.Well

King's Stoke, in Upwold. It has since become well known throughout the Marches. Based on the Lyke Wake Dirge (a video is available here) Sheet music available

Miel Summer Solstice 381YE Volfe of Ashenhall Winter Solstice 380YE The Marches Rosamund Holt Autumn Equinox 379YE Alcuin Shatterspire Autumn Equinox 378YE

decide how to interpret the effect a Wintermark curse coin has on your Marcher character then the guideline is the same as it is for any hearth magic -

item safe. Each season Alisoun Bathwater and her fellow threshers in the Marches provide the Witness with a Thresher's Cudgel, hallowed with the Hallowing

to create the Marcher position of Keeper of Metal, to be appointed annually by agreement of the Marcher Senators, revocable by the Marcher assembly. Self-funded

honourable, and occupy a large swathe of land to the west of Wintermark and The Marches. The Druj are a comparatively small nation that uses fear to exert influence

never have large armies to rival the Imperial Orcs, Dawn, Wintermark or the Marches. They don't have economic wealth or rich resources to rival Varushka, the

national title Sheriff of Overton to be appointed by a vote of Marcher farmers revocable by the Marcher national assembly. Proposed by Upwold, Seconded by Bregasland

of Custodian of the Registry, appointed for life by the Marcher Senators, revocable by the Marcher Assembly. Proposed by Bregasland, seconded by Feroz. Relates

Keeper of the Dour Fens. Appointment by vote of the Marcher farmers. Lifetime tenure. Approved by the Marcher Civilian Commissioner This motion was to create

of Custodian of the Registry, appointed for life by the Marcher Senators, revocable by the Marcher Assembly. Proposed by Bregasland, seconded by Skarsind

citizen of the League, mixed in the worst elements of the parochialism of the Marches, and then forced thousands of them to live on top of one another like rats

household and the watchful eye of the Steward. These were very much Marcher affairs, for Marcher people. Traditionally, only the largest markets such as the Stockland

relations exist between the Winterfolk and their southern neighbours in the Marches. The grain, barley and salted meat that flows north in exchange for beautifully

Wintermark and Varushka, and the best true vervain and imperial roseweald the Marches and Dawn have to offer - as well as employing the expertise of professional

Empire, the nation has benefitted from the the import of food from the Marches and other necessities and luxuries that the Urizen no longer produce themselves

generally go about designing and assembling costume, using my work-in-progress Marcher musician as an example as I go. Here's where you try and get a basic idea

liao to ask every Marcher to encourage Jack to bring them into the nation so that they may become Marcher orcs. Synod Mandate, Marcher Assembly The egregore

completed, will create the Marcher National position of Keeper of the Dour Fens, appointed by unanimous decision of the Marcher Senators

imagination - rather than the more mundane beasts favoured by the rival Marches. Many of these beasts have commonly understood qualities which serve as

Keeper of the Breadbasket. To be selected by Marcher Senators for a term of one year and revocable by the Marcher Assembly or the Assembly of Nine. The Duty

though is the Marcher notion of independence. Control and ownership of the land influences every aspect of Marcher life, for most Marchers the land they

anyone catches you singing this! To the tune of Freres Jacques. Mucky Marcher, mucky Marcher You're no good, you're no good Failed your Test of Mettle, failed

immortalised in song. As such we recognise William Guildenstern as a Marcher folk hero. Outcome: Upheld (80- 26) Assembly: Prosperity Raised By: Atushah i

opinion is that there are better - more Marcher - ways to do it. There's a strong thread of sentiment that if the Marcher Assembly is concerned about the ability

magicians simply lacks the resources to support a standing army any more. The Marcher granaries are doing their best to help, and both mithril and ritual magic

battle cry Courage, pride and loyalty Marcher yeomen are we Time to put aside your plough Bolholt! Bolholt! March with me to battle now Bolholt! Bolholt

lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from Highguard, and formed the foundation for the Marcher Assembly. Monasteries

the Golden Fields. Lifetime Appointment by Marcher Senators. Approved by the Civilian Commissioner of the Marches A sinecure in Golden Downs, Mitwold This

bands of Faraden warriors have served as mercenaries, especially in The Marches and Wintermark; in return some groups of Imperial soldiers have spent a

That way it will be run by a Marcher and the mithril it produces can be used for the good of all the Marcher territories. They could use the mithril to

gut the Marcher standing over her before he could finish her off but she didn't have any weapons and her arm was good for nothing. The Marcher reached

and the Marches as a whole should recognise this. Robin of Swindale, Marcher Assembly, Autumn Equinox 381YE, Upheld 72 - 0 All good Marcher folk should

be wielded by a priest dedicated to a specific Virtue. Stories from the Marches tell of a particular Silent Bell that is widely believed to be an artefact

audience of drinkers all over the Empire, but his attention was on three: a Marcher, a Dawnish knight and most particularly on the hero of his Hall. She'd recently

Prosperity of Afal’ is to be held by a citizen of Upwold, appointed by Marcher senators. Imperial Wayleave by Vikas Blake Commissions the construction

hereby allocate the Bread Basket and the prosperity it provides to the Marcher territory of Bregasland. May it help to alleviate its citizens' suffering. Announced

prepared bandages to loosely bind the damaged limb, while others - especially Marchers, like to slap a handful of damp clay, mud or soil onto the damaged limb

conduct an appraisal regarding the integration of the Mournwold Orcs into the Marcher Nation. Proposed by Mournwold, seconded by Sarvos Commissions an appraisal

those wishing to celebrate Marcher traditions and beliefs at fayre or fete or upcoming wassail. Use this bounty to draw Marcher and Mournwold Orc from near

boy. He'd been a little taken aback at the realities of the traditional Marcher way of life. In a way, the horror of the failed harvest had shown him something

To commission the Great Work “The Imperial Breadbasket” across Marcher territories. To create a network of granaries, barns and see stocks to help prevent

before she leads the Golden Sun to fight in Miaren alongside armies from the Marches and the League. At the very top of the highest arch of the central tower

The Brass Coast, Imperial Orcs, and Urizen Summer - The League and The Marches Autumn - Varushka and Wintermark The current Strategos are summarized below

dice have been rolled. But if the Marcher assembly chooses to pass a statement of principle encouraging every Marcher farmer to tighten their belt another

Mournwold Creating the title 'Friar of Honour's Rest', appointed by the Marcher National Assembly, Revocation as per the well-worn path. This motion to

it will also stop him opposing the Marcher Assembly. In either case then it will lead to a mandate for the Marcher National Assembly next season to root

Hate. He has committed blasphemy. Andrew Gifford, Marcher assembly (Autumn 380YE) When a visiting Marcher monk from Upwold attempted to discuss the importance

ponders if it might be something to do with the Thule, while a more prosaic Marcher prognosticator by the name of Mary Gaddhook says they might well turn out

Dream." "Pffft. You've missed out the bit where Giovanni wanted to train Marcher pigs to fly over the Vassa." Eilian bit his tongue, resisting the urge to

another Marcher territory will be subjected to murderous curses. The effects were bad enough in the hills and fields of Mournwold, some Marcher magicians

other than the Freeborn kept orcs as slaves for centuries. The farms of the Marches, the fighting pits of the League, and the forests of Dawn were worked by

is some good old fashioned Marcher common sense and fair play. The Jotun might have taken Marcher lands - and no good Marcher will rest while their land

requires a greater majority to pass. Nothing dries faster than a tear. Marcher Proverb If a character is issued with a writ of excommunication by the Imperial

Queen of Silence and say that she despises music and dance; and in The Marches she is called The Black Dog. Her influence is strong in Axos and, to a lesser

sincerity and extracted from them an oath to serve the Imperial Throne. Marching to Anvil in a calculated show of strength, the Emperor presented the agreement

loyalty and instrumental music with an Italian, Spanish, or Mariachi sound. Marching to Victory - a song about Senator Cesare. A Fool in a Crown - a comedy

Senator for Bregasland: You can learn about how this Marcher senator is appointed here. Any Marcher who owns a farm in this marshy territory can align themselves

talking about her. It'd taken a week to convince Darad to make the long march down to Gildenheim. Now all he could think about was leaving, but Darad was

The Mermaid etc.) would be better suited to the musical tradition of the Marches. Riqueza's Dream Telling one version of the tale of the founding of the

salvation of Marcher and Dawnish souls. The Marches is under threat from dangers within and without, and whilst the Marcher armies can deal with the threat

the dog and eel show - 384 Winter Wind of Fortune relating to potential Marcher assistance A yellow star hung - 384YE Autumn wind of fortune referencing

Wassail is a celebration of prosperity and a good harvest. A Wassail is a Marcher tradition performed at every harvest. Media:wassail.mp3 A traditional Wassail

for them, but with them. Hrodin, Marcher Assembly, Autumn Equinox 381YE, Upheld 62- 0 At the last summit, the Marcher Assembly passed a judgement encouraging

not a natural tree the constellation is known as the Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak". The Oak can also refer to origin and

Antonia de Mestra. It is an account of Marcher history from before the time of the Empire, but after the March, some of which touches on the matters of

placed in the custody of the Marcher egregores who will hopefully be able to get them to the gathered landskeepers of the Marches during the Spring Equinox

A soul warned is half saved. Marcher Proverb An aura is a persistent spiritual effect on a person, location or item. The auras listed here are created

husks of slain Imperial heroes The victorious armies of the Empire have marched upon and seized the Spires of Dusk, at great cost. But, even as the Druj

and confusing the invading orcs. Marcher folk, Bounders and Beaters all. The horns of war blow once more and we march to defend our kin in the Grey Fens

was the site of regular clashes between warriors of Wintermark and the Marches in pre-Imperial times. Many such warriors are buried here in mass graves

prettiest in the nation Resp:  Pull down below!  Chorus Oh Marcher Laddie Pull down below Marcher Laddie, Bonnie Laddie Pull down below For seven years he

In a Marcher bill block, the ability to quickly mend your weapon can mean the difference between life and death not just for yourself but for your comrades

Spring 382YE The Singing Caves are a Marcher National position. They will be available for appointment by Marcher citizens who own farms during the Summer

any trial. Alternatively the Marcher Assembly or the General Assembly may raise a Statement of Principle reminding the Marchers of the Mournwold of the Virtues

This army was formed from orcs who had originally been slaves in Dawn, the Marches, and the southern and eastern cities of The League. Their uprising had taken

Lyceum Create title of Advisor on the Vallorn Disburse funds toward new Marcher army Disburse funds for strategic rituals Assignment of Karsk Amend crime

become a general Marcher anthem! Music and lyrics by Kathryn Wheeler. A recording of this song can be found here The mud’s the Marcher’s own best friend

tool into a wand, for times when mundane craft would not be swift enough. Marcher artisans find these particularly useful, given their people's disinclination

the ultimate victory, or the ultimate failure. To be a Marcher is to accept Imperial law. The Marcher assembly is working towards accepting the Mourne orcs

the brave yeomen who gave their lives to protect, and later to liberate, Marcher soil. Their words resonate with those who feel the orcs are a threat, or

doing Walders work perhaps. There was a judgement passed by the Marcher Assembly... The Marcher Assembly requests 15 mana and 5 Dragonbone from the Sevenfold

raise families there with the dead clustering so close around them. We the Marcher Assembly request any willing exorcists to visit Honour’s Rest in the Mourne

the encampment was filled with the bustle of preparations – a column of Marcher infantry filing out through the palisade gates, dozens of Dawnish yeomen

eyes - the banners of the Empire. A large number of rough Wintermark and Marcher standards, with a scattering of Freeborn, Navarr and League. He was not

guidance - Dawn, Highguard, the Marches, and the Brass Coast. The reverse also applies, Dawnish, Highborn, Freeborn and Marcher armies may not be supported

want words of wisdom to adorn their armaments to fortify the soul, and Marcher friars who want an exhilarating sermon they can deliver under draughty canvas

Summit Nation Elected Votes Spring Equinox 385YE The Marches Hugh Farrier 168 Votes Autumn Equinox 384YE Navarr Hamoch Iron Hill 40 Votes

fertility serves their human masters. This rune has special significance in The Marches. Farmers might evoke it as they sow seed, and it is usually inscribed on

border hostilities between Wintermark and the Marches. Other stories say that the practice came from pre-Marcher Dawn, and there are claims that it was a positive

Shatterspire, Urizen Twyll of the Eternal Family, Navarr Senator Henry Ward, The Marches Mordecai of the Suns of Couros, Highguard Captain Vraalbuka Straskovich

warriors formerly of Mournwold in the Marches. You can help make this battle even better by bringing along any Marcher or Wintermark-style kit or armour you

takes three months. If the motion is abrogated, the additional money for Marcher farms would be restored immediately. It would take a further three months

entitled to bear its arms on their surcote and shield, and when the house marches to war they do so under their banner. Yeofolk require a noble house's permission

Highborn warriors who show their solidarity and loyalty with their fellows by marching into battle decked in identical garb. Of all the nations of the Empire

that the Marchers took with them during their rebellion was the design of this armour. It has become a favourite of Marcher generals, though Marcher-made suits

loathe to roam too far from what is today Marcher land. There are isolated bands of Feni scattered across the Marches, and Wintermark, and of course there is

Freeborn army of the Fire of the South. Resupply the Marcher army of the Strong Reeds. Resupply the Marcher army of the Drakes. The actions are grouped together

of the Chantry of the Silver Skull 134 Votes Winter Solstice 381YE The Marches Cesare Enzo Di Trivento Winter Solstice 380YE Ricardo Almieda Desmondo di

Prosperity. These Icons are often given more down-to-earth names by Marcher priests and lay folk and it is more common to hear talk of an Icon of the Exhausted

Gullet is at its narrowest. Known to the sailors of Wintermark and the Marches as a treacherous area of shifting islands and dangerous rocks, the Jotun

Unenviable though it was, it was now Grant o’ the Woods’ job to tell a Marcher general to stop hunting the Feni. To pull back, reinforce the nearby homesteads

triumvirate were going to settle the matter of dominance between them. The little Marcher village usually saw no more violence than that of a farmer wringing a chicken's

assistance to the Freeborn during the short-lived orc occupation and to the Marchers who helped liberate Free Landing. Almost immediately the Grendel were gone

to be donated to a Marcher cause chosen by Merrick's. The conference itself is to be held in Merrick's community hall, in the Marchers, at 5PM on Saturday

Gold Times of war, long ago Cousins fought then as mortal foes Jonah Gold, Marcher brave Mined the iron for his Household's blades Found a seam, green iron

was in Anvil the day his call came through. I'd been listening to some Marcher sermonising: sounded like he'd spent too long in Bastion to me. Getting

with destructive consequences. Most of the buildings here are wood, and as Marchers say, even damp wood burns in a hot fire. This title is currently held by

traditional heraldic devices provide the imagery for the nation. Where the Marches is gritty and down to earth, Dawn is the opposite in glowing primary colours

Bethany, Statement of Principle, Marcher assembly, Summer 382YE, Upheld 90 - 0, Greater Majority Heeding the words of the Marcher assembly, some of the Chalkdown

the Grasses into productive farmland that rivals the fertile lands of the Marchers to the north. After a controversial false start the Qanat was completed

yeofolk rub shoulders, and do so gladly; bloody experiences during the Marcher revolt taught them the error of their older, haughtier ways. The de Gauvains’

The roads are a Prosperous endeavour. Nadia Upheld 122 - 0 36 Marcher Mandate: The Marcher Assembly sends Sister Meredith with 50 doses of liao to spread

flow of emigrants from Highguard, while Mestra swelled with an influx of Marchers seeking a new life of prosperity away from the land. When the assembly

no idea what made them leave their load, but they were hauling sacks of Marcher grain and some barrels of salt beef." He held up a hand to forestall celebration

somewhere closer to the middle of the Empire. With barbarians within a few weeks march of the spire, the safety of their charges forced the issue. The Academy sees

potential candidates. The Assembly of Nine appointed Edward Watcher of the Marches to be the Symposiarch. The Civil Service is not aware of any other potential

drinker pleasantly relaxed and disinclined to be active or aggressive. In the Marches it is often called Tom Drake's Tea after the famous general. While some

that can be used to move something. He'd promised the use of the item to a Marcher, if they could perform some minor tasks for him, but there's no sign they're

tour will begin in Varushka at 13:30 and proceed to Highguard, Urizen, The Marches, The League, The Imperial Orcs, Navarr, Wintermark, and Dawn before concluding

intimidate a young Marcher yeoman, likening their bill to a farming implement. In some parts of the Empire, especially in the Marches and the Brass Coast

might have expected to gain in trade had they reached Leerdam. Likewise, a Marcher vessel operating out of Meade offered a Sumaah ship assistance only to become

the Senate. Inspired by the Drakes and the Marcher army's commitment to not giving ground, we, the Marcher national assembly implore our armies to find

doses of liao to urge every Marcher to drive the Highborn off with rough music wherever they appear Synod Mandate, Marcher Assembly This mandate would

wealth of the Marches grew. Urizen historians suggest that this is coincidence - as the Empire was consolidated the markets for Marcher food expanded.

now. They have not. The Saltmarsh remain sodden, flooded. Winterfolk, and Marcher, and League soldiers familiar with the fens offer their advice to their

even better by bringing along any Marcher or Wintermark-style kit or armour you have, as well as any iconic Marcher weaponry particularly a bill, spear

killing orcs." The Navarr thorn turned, and looked sadly up at the big Marcher. He was a good man, she thought. Solid. Dependable. Gentle, when he was

Empress Brannan bearing the Rod of the Sun overlooks countless knights marching war; soldiers fighting fiercely against the Druj; and townsfolk taking

long). The most powerful clans each command one of the Druj armies, who march and fight under the clan's banner. Less powerful clans support the Druj armies

Most Marchers will wear some sort of headwear. Hoods, coifs, caps and hats all add to the Marcher look. Coifs are simple pieces of headwear. They can be

Summit Nation Elected Votes Winter Solstice 384YE The Marches Ray Fosterbrooke 142 Votes

for another day. They are particularly popular among both the yeomen of Marcher households the cataphracts of Highguard, and the warriors of the Imperial

Empress as her ambassador to the Marches, took up one of these staves for the first time upon heading out to meet with the Marcher stewards, ready to drive back

virtuous life, they worked with priests from Navarr, Wintermark, and the Marches to ensure that the nascent Synod would not simply be an extension of the

matters with the other Marchers. She is expected to turn up early Saturday evening and is certain to head direct to the Marcher camp. Although they have

joining the Empire helped considerably, with shipments of grain from the Marches and dried meat from Dawn ensuring that there are usually reserves to fall

by Tony Jebson. Costume - model's own A steward is the chosen head of a Marcher household. The title is appropriate to people of any gender. A steward leads

Freeborn kept orcs as slaves for centuries. The farms of Wintermark, and the Marches, the fighting pits of the League, and the forests of Dawn and Navarr were

alongside the Thule. When told that the ritual would lead to the death of the Marcher egregore, she accepted this. Instead, she was prepared to deploy the Fist

and was grateful to find the Syrah had cooled a little. They'd be on the march again in the morning and he'd really only come in here to get a drink and

The completion of a trading enclave in Upwold brings prosperity to the Marcher territory. The number of Faraden merchants visiting the Empire is on the

League it is the Red Dancer. Dawn calls it the Hand of Alderei; in the Marches they say it is the Bloody Crown. In Navarr it is See-Me-Not; the Brass Coast

trophies can also be seen in the Yeoman's Flag of the Marches. Used to provide additional punch to Marcher bill blocks, such standards are usually topped by

benefit from the exchange. There's two ways to bury a hatchet. Marcher Proverb Marcher farm owners have a special diversification option while Rivers Run

of nowhere. Nobody had spoken for at least an hour. "No," said Bill the Marcher. He still had his eyes closed, and Rena had assumed he was asleep, like

positions. The Freeborn corsairs and Imperial War Scouts that have assisted the Marcher soldiers this past season now report that small redoubts, stockades, and

music is available here The carts come home, the oxen heavy laden With Marcher bones, brought from another nation Our girls come home, in fallow fields

Gate. Yulia, Courageous as she was, joined her nation upon the field – marching to Zenith, to stop the hateful Druj from enacting shroud magic upon the

the Marchers, helping them to find their places in life. During this time, she encountered the man who would later become her life-mate, the Marcher Landskeeper

the Autumn Equinox. This season, there is news of a fallen star in the Marches; an antique artifact belonging to a famous Dawnish enchanter; a rare tea

Blacker. The not-quite-romance between the pious Empress and the bawdy Marcher had an edge of tragedy about it, of loss. It was certainly not the play

be foreigners, the Imperial Synod has sent not one but two priests - a Marcher and an Imperial Orc - to speak to the Mournwold orc thralls. There have

Majesty, it was Riordan who risked all to bring news of the Scaled Host’s march on the Brass Coast. It was the bravery of Pwyll of Therun that lured the

distant Highborn – another story suggests that a bitter argument between Marchers and Dawnish attendees (or between Urizen and Navarr – sources give different

released to the Marcher mob but later died, having “popped his stitches”. Jacob Fenner formerly of Bregasland and a citizen of the Marches plead guilty.

Disburse funds for strategic rituals Disburse additional funds for creation of Marcher army Declare peace with Lasambrian orcs Construct herb gardens at Treji

This is a traditional Marcher song about standing stones. Some scholars believe it takes as its inspiration the Silent Giant, a standing stone near the

song about the cycle of life and death which resonates very strongly with Marcher ways. Often sung contemplatively as a solo, but can also be sung as a round

when there is peace in Varushka, and awaken eagerly once armies begin to march. The people of the northern vales often look to the Charnel Lord as a protector

warriors formerly of Mournwold in the Marches. You can help make this battle even better by bringing along any Marcher or Wintermark-style kit or armour you

me in. I woulda drowned too - if not for my sister pulling me out." The Marcher crowd stirred to the words of the passionate young Briar. At one side a

thrusting point of the Imperial assault. Three years ago the Gryphon's Pride marched across the Golden Causeway and into Ossium and conquered; a little less

Aquillian of Endsmeet, Urizen Friar Edward Watcher of King's Stoke, The Marches Father Drakov of the Vor'Azi, Varushka Kahendrin Wordsmith, Dawn For this

recent fighting in Liathaven and the majority of those were Marchers. Morgan was born a Marcher - so he's familiar with their views on the importance of ensuring

to be a very fertile territory - perhaps even on par with parts of the Marches - and it is likely that farms would be readily established and prosper here

the Marcher Assembly on the matter - but the details are a matter for the delegation and the assembly to agree upon. Whatever statements the Marcher national

Bursar of the Imperial Academy Disburse funds to Autumn Archmage Raise Marcher Army Expand roll of honour Appoint a General for the Golden Sun army Fortify

weapons cut through steel as if it was butter. For a similar reason, some Marcher or Navarri warriors refer to them as Hotknives. The greatsword incarnation

ways. Helka Ingesdottir Not upheld 234 - 1007, a margin of 773. 26 Marcher The Marcher Assembly sends Sister Meredith with 50 doses of liao to the orcs of