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    The Clockwork Republic

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    To the Phoenix Voice,

    Please find attached the order of battle of our expedition, to be placed at your disposal for the coming campaign season, subject to conditions already agreed to. Considering the logistical difficulties in arranging transport to the far end of Vahsi, in the future I am going to have to insist on a more direct route being charted, as at present our arrival is contingent on the goodwill of three separate foreign powers.

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    Nine Ships of the Line (Flagship: The Ascenatic) with accompanying marine detachments.
    Two Regiments of Greycoats (1st and 2nd Hanruin Regulars)
    One Regiment of Standard Heavy Automata (23rd Sariyan )
    Two experimental detachments of metaphysically enhanced Siege Automota (1st and 2nd Pharosine)


    -Strategist Valens, Appointed Captain-General of the 1st Aurora Expedition

    [OOC: Just verifying our trade went through]


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    de Leuteum,

    We do have a wand I’m told is pretty valuable we don’t have much interest in long-term, but afraid we need it just for the moment. Hurricane coming and all, you know, shiny sticks that make reality cry are suddenly in high demand. Assuming there’s no other imminent natural disasters, then after that’s dealt with I’d be able to work something out.

    -Coordinator Nese, Ranking Member of the Committee of Industry and Progress (Hanrui)


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    Lysa,

    I’ll keep this sort and not mention any specifics, given your concern about prying eyes (and hello to M. de Leuteum, and any calcified malnourished and traumatized pirates who might be reading this!). But writing to confirm that our side of the trade deal we’ve agreed to is en route.

    -Coordinator Nese, Ranking Member of the Committee of Industry and Progress (Hanrui)


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    Dae,

    Wish I had better news, but afraid there’s nothing I can spare to send your way for the moment. You know how it is, sometimes it rains, sometimes swarms of giant vampiric bats darken the sky and start eating all the dairy cows. Still, officially have the devils go-ahead, so if you’re able to make a contribution to finding a pass through the mountains in the coming months arranging trade shouldn’t be an issue.

    -Nese


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    Glad to hear it. We’ll deal with that when it comes up. And your contribution to our joint project is very much going to good use. -Coordinator Nese, Ranking Member of the Committee of Industry and Progress (Hanrui)
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    Won Rise of Kingdoms as the Free City of Khasal
    Lost Hanrui 3 as the Clockwork Republic
    Technically Won Principia 2 as the Iron Gods of Ur
    Won Mandate of Heaven as the Gardeners of the Immortal Flesh

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    The Four Courts of Hanrui

    All messages Morale 13.

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    Fair winds, and may the August League strike a blow against the Khanate that resonates through the ages

    It is signed "Dame of Rotten Threads"



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    A pact is forged, then. You may ship through the Clockwork Republic and the Valence Lodge. We shall return what is owed in the year to come.

    Loser of Total War: Rise of Kingdoms
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    The Astral Collective

    Winner of Total War: Hanrui 3
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    The Four Courts of Hanrui/The Equinox League

    Plausible Victor of Total War: Pricipia
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    The Chrysaorian Hegemony

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    Nine Layered Bank
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    Well we would be willing to offer (5 Econ) at a reasonable return of (6 Econ) paid back over the next 2 seasons. Or conversely we will offer a total of 7 Econ paid over 2 turns to you in order for a specially trained VIP (Tier 1 VIP).


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    Well... the souls will eventually result in something that makes our employees very happy. Maybe not right away but happiness takes time and SACRIFICE. As for pricing ranges we have a variety of options. We would be willing to send our diplomats (5 Rep) for the next two seasons (2 Turns, this and the next) in return for a specially trained hobbit to be placed in our employ (A Tier 1 VIP of your choice).
    "Facilis Descensus Averni." - Virgil, The Aeneid

    “Why would I want to win anything other than a beautiful game?” - Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear


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    Clan Baem

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    Lady Moira,

    Of course, do let us know which of the hobbits territories you'll be pathing towards, I'll rather they expect your arrival, especially with how on edge everything is.

    -Captain Dae Baem, Regent for the Clan.

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    agreed, but I thought of that last part, so let me know so I can tell the hobbits (obviously an open route as well, in case we need to make a proper trade some other time).


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    I'll take the first one, and give you a thank you for other favours in addition (you likely know what I mean).

    Don't suppose you'll meet us halfway through the mountains?

    -Captain Dae Baem, Regent for the Clan.


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    Nese,

    Nice guys them, better than you'd expect from their name at least.

    Is fine, I know the dungeon life all too well (perhaps too much for my own sake, the levels of humidity I'm comfy in are apparently not normal, I've been told), good luck to those corraling the pesky creatures, and hopefully I am alive enough for our little get together, whenever it may be.

    -Dae.
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    Ah, yes, trolls, the monsters that are such wusses their primary means of reproduction is being eaten by other creatures.
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    With all this talk of half dragon cohorts I may need to scrap riding a actual Dragon given how unoptimized it is.
    hey, order a gig here: https://www.fiverr.com/neriractor

    I would really appreciate it.


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    The Grand Collection of the First Hill Hobbits of Taedhea and Surrounding Countryside Under the Administration of the Great Council of Elders, Colony of the Exceptional Alliance of Free Hobbits Administrated by the Parliament of Duly Elected Officials
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    Not this season, assuming we survive the strength of our potential offerings will be much higher. What would be able to get for a much more experienced Hobbit?

    Elder Guntram
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    Offering a potential tier 2 next turn depending on what they have to offer.

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    Turn 5

    “There is a savage beast in every man, and when you hand that man a sword or spear and send him forth to war, the beast stirs.” - George R.R Martin

    The burning summer and cool winds of Autumn fade into bleakness. The cool winds turn into a horrible cold as the winds of winter sweep over Hanrui, followed by the flash floods and heavy rains of Spring.


    Expansion

    In Vahsi little of import is happening, the powers that be move their armies around and prepare for conflict that seems to be coming.

    On Jahalkraun the new Golemarchy seems content on their small little state as they do not move this turn. The Valance Lodge continues to venture out of its zone, spreading through the last grasp of free lands in Jhalkraun.

    On Xihou nothing moves but armies marching to war and struggling for supremacy.

    The island chains are full of action as the Elda prepare but no more islands are taken this season.


    Hanrui State of War

    Xihou is a hotbed of sieges and counter invasions this season. The Covenant fights back with a vengeance, moving north west to cut off the newly taken imperial lands to the south, leaving those new imperial provinces cut off and in dire straits. The imperial forces match them in kind. Their massive army marched south along the east coasts to take one of their remaining provinces to cut off the southernmost province of the Covenant.

    The Elda suffer massive amounts of damage this season, their vulnerable rudders attacked in a hope to cripple their ships. Nations outside Hanrui and local companies and trading groups pull their support, the Elda economy is crashing in hours of the news hitting. Various raiders pull their loot back for themselves and their crew. Then informants and insurgents start to spread among the newest 'additions' from the neutral isles, causing infighting and chaos. A quick broadcast over the scrying orbs has the world viewing the Elda as pariahs once more, no amount of bribes or college professors vouching for them could change it. Finally the few informants and spies they had throughout Hanrui and their own lands are flipped and turned, letting rogue elements among the Elda who believe they need no allies murder the leader of the Moot and leave his body in a public square to be found.

    However the real war is the brutal expansion of the Khanate as they follow up their declaration of war with a triple invasion that managed to secure them on all three continents in a massive military coordination over the seas. Even that comes at a price as their now defenceless Peaceherds are left paranoid and crippled from indecisions and fear.


    Ride of the Khanate

    Fae defenses are set and the foot soldiers of the powerful Lords and Ladies are patrolling the borders and shores of the Fae. Their mortal servants build palisades and bastions against defenses and the powers of the Fae are turned inward as they manipulate the forests and natural boundaries to be more defensive and block the march of possible armies.

    It isn't enough.

    Artois Fellstrider, the Ironhoof lands on the shores of the Fae with his protégé Tiz'Rer Lancebreaker and his daughter Allae Longstep and one of the Khanate Warherds. Their shamans unleash the minds of the fae horses, not even their eldritch origin save them from the chaos and resentment that comes with their sentience. The Warherd breaks through the Fae barricades and what resistance the basic Fae and their mortal servants can put up. They ride through the Fae land, driving the maids and lads of the Fae through with their mortal slaves and servants. They put all who raise a sword to the sword with no regrets as they burn down the forests and towns of the Fae. The Fae horses join the Khanate shamans, using their natural Fae gifts alongside the centaur shamans.




    Militia forces throughout the lands of the undead Protectorate are rallied and weapons distributed but the small forces rallied to supplement the national defense are not enough as it turns out. The gamble was one and it turns out it was lost.

    The Centaurs led by the Azral Hollowdancer, the Mindbreaker, and Lin'Star Hoofshod are powerful and dedicated. They ride over the waves and onto the island where they wreak destruction. Their shamans unleash the minds of the horses and beasts of burden, not even their possible undead origin saving them from the chaos and resentment that comes with their sentience. The Warherd breaks through the barricades and what resistance the undead dwarves and their allies can put up. They ride through the island, driving the non-combatants to the boats. They put all who raise a sword to the sword with no regrets as they burn down the forests and towns of the Protectorate.




    Imperial defenses are set and Imperial patrols are patrolling the borders and shores of the Empire. The servants of the Empire build mighty palisades and bastions for defense and the imperial forces seem ready for attack by Covenant skirmishers or Elda raiders.

    It isn't enough.

    Raen Longmane, the Ironhoof General lands on the shores of the Empire (40) with one of the Khanate Warherds. Their shamans unleash the minds of the imperial horses and beasts of burden, unleashing the chaos and resentment that comes with their sentience. The Warherd breaks through the barricades and what resistance the patrols muster. They ride through the Imperial lands, driving the men and women of the Empire out of their homes and into the other parts of the Empire. They put all who raise a sword to the sword with no regrets as they burn down the hills and towns of the Empire. The Imperial horses join the Khanate War Herd, using their hard won military acumen for their new allies.




    This is just the beginning


    Night of Knives

    All across Hanrui the messages are being sent, there were just too many deaths this season. Too many important people, leaders of powerful nations or the nations powerful subordinates, are dead all at once. It didn’t happen all at once, no massive coordination so the news hits the world all at once but this is almost worse in its own way.

    Some are spaced as far apart as 2 weeks while one death follows on another the next day. It builds into a frequent state of fear, of the knives coming in the night for your leaders and loved ones. If they aren’t safe? How could you be. Newspapers, bar gossip, and every second on the scrying orb. It is all dedicated to war of death this season.

    An Emperor raving madly about death and destruction as he dies in the heart of his Empire amid loyal servants and courtiers. A lesser god, a World Ship, rotting away from the inside out until hundreds of abominable creatures pave the way for this god on the road to death and its return to the void. An Undead Ranger who has seen millenia pass and empires fall like rain, melting from ravaging poisons even his undead body couldn’t handle. A powerful young mortal who could fight on the level of Lords and Ladies of the Fae, the Infused who had the magic ripped from his body until he was a broken husk. Finally the Voice of a generation, the College dean who was found with his mouth and throat stuffed with correspondence and papers while the virulent poison used his powerful magic as a medium to break his mind before death.

    Titans and leaders to their people, some with powers to conquer lands and level cities. All dead. Who will be next?


    Weathering the Storm

    The Storm has apparently hit the shores of Jahalkraun, The Realm of Monsters. The massive magically stimulated hurricane crashes on the shores of Jahalkraun, The Realm of Monsters. As this storm hits the shores you can see that it is no regular hurricane, the winds are strong enough to tear forests from the ground and crash the behemoths of the sky against the mountains until they are dead. Rainfall and hail hit the ground like crossbow bolts, demolishing unprotected buildings. Luckily the residents seemed to get the memo of how serious it was and prepared. Fae Lords and Ladies, Valance Bodymancers, Guild craftsmen, Legion Priests and engineers, and Golem Artificers. All managed to find their way through the possibly devastating storm.


    Legions of Fans

    The Legion of Balance has worked with the Hobbits closely since their arrival two years earlier, their works have led to the rise of the importance of World Congress, the saving of a nation, and the aid of each other's goals. The peoples of both nations travel to and from each other's lands, government leaders having dinners and events see the other as they engagedly plan for the betterment of Hanrui and the World. Truly if the Legion left tomorrow they would consider this venture worth it for the Allies they left with. In light of the growing trust and relationship between the two the Legion messages the local World Congress with a very important message that the organization then blasts out to everyone who would listen.

    The Legion of Balance is now endorsing The Grand Collection of Hobbits with all their influence and ability. They are truly leaders among leaders and would bring Hanrui to an Age of Peace.

    The lesser advertised fact is the budding relationship of the Guild and the Legion, season after season of trades and common agreements has led to the Legion decision to try on their northern neighbors as possible allies and see how it goes. As they say, Balance in all things…

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    Legion declares a Reputation Alliance with the Hobbits and regular alliance with the Guild.



    Highway Your Way

    The Moonlight Revelers, a powerful mercenary army of banished High Elves, are requesting permission to move through Hanrui waters. They have been contracted by the Empire Everdawning to attack an enemy of the Empire from the sea on the opposite end the Empire will be attacking from. They wish passage through the seas of Hanrui to cut down travel time and for the surprise. Because who would be idiotic enough to travel through the deathtrap that is Hanrui.

    They would pay nations for knowledge of their sea routes and then combine it all to chart their course. They will keep their course secret and any forces that come across them will be treated as possible enemies in the worry that their enemy may send a navy to attack them under the guise of a local.

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    A group wants to use existing sea routes to travel through Hanrui, they will pay 1 temp Econ for every sea route a nation has, but it also means there is a 25% chance of casualties for any army traveling a sea route this turn.



    Stat Investment Contest

    The Global Cartel of Shine has messaged the World Congress to petition the nations of Hanrui to listen to their proposition. They have heard tell of the ancient resources, gold, and manner of riches that have been found in Hanrui and they are curious. They wish for the World Congress to facilitate a massive contest on the Cartels money to see what these riches are and the wonders they wrought. However they only want it to be done if there is enough content to show to their various cartel bosses and connections. If only one or two nations have a piddling amount of riches then it would be useless for them to try and make connections there.

    If enough nations have riches worth seeing then the Cartel will be willing to make connections to all the nations involved with bonuses for the greatest contributors and richest trading partners.

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    A nation wants a bunch of Econ to be invested in a Hanrui wide semi-coordinated contest, 25 minimum and the highest 2 contributors get extra rewards. Basic reward for every contributor if the 25 is met is a point of the stat invested. The top two rewards are secret until the winners are chosen.





    Khanate of the Ironhoof
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    FALSEHOODS! LIES! TRICKERY!

    The Khanate has been tricked and used as tools! We were told reliable information that our targets would be either aided by the Elda and their armies or fall to them before we got there and be ripe for the taking by hoof and by blade! We saw no Elda this season and while we made worthy war on our foes who showed no fear we SAW NO ELDA.

    We will find who did this and make them suffer the torture of the endless hooves!

    To those we have warred upon, you are worthy foes and we will not disgrace ourselves or you by attempting to make peace when many of you will surely desire vengeance. We will be leaving your lands behind however to focus on our true enemies.

    We will see you on the battlefield we are sure.


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    Celestial Empire of Longshan

    It had been a harsh seven-day procession.

    Regardless of his cavalier attitude towards the gentry, he had been raised knowing many of them, and they still felt some measure of grief. Many officials wore garbs of full white and cried openly in the street, but more than one scholar-advisor had been executed for not observing the proper ceremony.

    Of course, in the city itself and the country, the markets and homes were a sea of white, the sounds of wailing the rush of the tide. The seven days of mourning had been seven days of rain, and through the dark sky some claimed to see the shape of dragons, singing the songs of the ancestors.

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    Zhao Ren and Li Jie are occupied in the south. The Empress Dowager simply says she isn’t a leader. Han Lu ignores messengers, furiously riding against the horse-spirit invasion, while the Queen of Xuezhou stays passive within her domain.

    When imperial retainers seek out Songsun Yun, they find his study empty, all his writings and treatises left behind. A single letter is sent to his chosen successor.

    “I am old now,” it begins, “Zhao Xuanming is intelligent, noble, but emotional. When his last brother died, he mourned for one hundred days and could not fight for one-hundred fifty. He has grown tempered with time, but he is still the angry young outlaw who murdered an official. Seek his counsel for the war above the map.”

    “The empress is intelligent, canny, but in the ways of battle but not the battlefield. She knows the armor and the blade better than the flag or the map. In a different world she would be the blunt tool of kings. Seek her for logistics and doctrine, morale but not strategy.”

    “I have been ill for five years now. I have stayed in this life to fulfill my oath to the Late Excellency’s father. Take my seal, my position. You attract men of talent and are good at making friends. Transmit these traits to the young Excellency. Wed for power and sue for victory. Rule for Jian well.”

    With that, no one sees Songsun Yun ever again.


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    “Are you sure you’ve got it?” San Dumeng said, placing a stabilizing hand on Han Lu’s shoulder.

    “I’ve broken the mountain horses of the North, Filial Prince,” Han Lu replied, clutching at the reins, “Your father’s riders may have been of a different sort entirely, but I know the beasts of war all the same.”

    Dumeng signed. “Alright, just go.”

    Han Lu lifted up the reins, with one hand, ignoring his stirrups. With a crack, he brought his riding crop down onto the riding bull.

    Instantly, the bull rushed forward without restraint, charging and shaking across the meadow.

    Han Lu laughed, finding the unbalancing act also soothing, something he might have rocked a newborn to sleep with.

    He spent a few more rounds getting used to the temperament of a bull. It was feverish, angrier than a horse, stronger, but it was also more stubborn, and he sensed that it would not run at the first sign of trouble.

    And thus begins the Imperial Bull-Calvary.





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    To the steel-toed horsemen of the south,

    It shall be known that we have no wish to fight in a three-way war. We recognize that you are a warrior people, who hold yourselves to ideals of honor that we profess we do not. I am sure that it can be agreed that in this war, us two peoples are first in honor, the Covenant second. Three sides in any conflict is messy and disjointed. As such, we will ask that we dispense with those dogs before we may truly contest to see who holds the true favor of the divine will. A sizable payment of gold made be placed forward if you are amenable to the treaty attached.

    If you do not trust our words in such an agreement, you may trust our self-interest that it would be mutually beneficial to remove the Crystalheart tick before we truly meet on the battlefield.

    With respect and obsequity,
    Xiahuang Nian, Imperial Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian
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    Three sides in a conflict are messy and disjointed. I think we can agree that one of us two nations should be the real victors in this war. We are willing to pay 4 ECON to you for an agreement: we will not attack you, and you will not attack us until we have vanquished the Covenant. After that we may resume a proper duel between warrior kingdoms. Alteration of these terms is negotiable.

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    Equinox League

    Red Aurora College - Fae of the Four Courts - Khalos Guild - Celestial Empire



    (Pretend there’s more spoilers here because I haven’t found the will to digitize my campaign setting yet)
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    The Clockwork Republic

    The central plaza of Port Mantik – Symponia’s capital and principal port, now that the colony had grown large enough to justify the differentiation – was large and perfectly manicured, as could only be expected. As on every first of the month, it was filled with the local civil guard, in their striking blue-green uniforms, parading and practising their formations and musket drill. The largest city in the Republic’s Hanruin holdings (really the only city, by the standards of the mteropole) several thousand were mustered, showing impressive amounts of discipline and marksmanship for a semi-professional militia.

    Of course, they did have slightly more motivation than their provincial counterparts – they could just look up at the stage and see the eyes watching them. In addition to their usual captains and colonel, they were graced with the presence of high ranking prefects or committee chairs. And today, as news of assassinations and invasions and every other manner of chaos filled the broadsheets, three of the colony’s ruling council looked down on them.

    Valens, dressed in full parade uniform with his arms clasped behind his back, couldn’t keep a grin off his face as he looked down on them. “2 years of effort, but look at them. Better soldiers than most of the fanatics and rabble this wasteland calls armies in a meeting engagement, I’d wager. Let alone defending fortified positions and their homes.”

    Nese, dressed in a tailored black tunic and trousers with enough embroidery to pass as formal, if barely, and a flask on her hip, snorted. “I ****ing hope so, given how much this little deterrent cost us. We should put on a ball, invite over ambassadors. Put on a show and get some use out of them. Given, you know, we’re not at war.”

    Hayy sighed at that, not quite resisting the urge to fidget with the eyepatch he’d acquired since his last trip into the Hollowed Peak – not that he had lost the eye, technically, but he certainly couldn’t see out of it anymore, and the law was clear about brandishing weapons unnecessarily – as he replied. “Do you believe they would have been enough, if we were? My friends, you have read Hira’s reports form the north, yes? I will not say we’re lucky, but it’s best if these fine citizens are not trampled to death to prove their worth, no?”

    Nese uncapped her flask as she brought it to her mouth and drank in one fluid, practised motion. “And, on that note, I have work to do. Or travel to arrange, anyway. Wish me luck, everyone, and if you find my corpse choking on bad cheques or whatever the paladins think is poetic, burn down something they think is important for me?”

    As she turned and left, Hayy nodded to the Strategist “I have an expedition to attend to as well, Valens. There is a lich-king hiding in a mountain to bring to justice. I will see you before I leave, and write. Try not to get us all killed, yeah?”

    Now standing alone on the centre of the stage, he mastered himself sufficiently not to frown as he looked down at the drilling militia, going over hypothetical stratagems in his head.

    Morale 10, Reputation 5

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    Dae,

    That invitation still good? Looks like there’s quite a few topics of conversation to go over. And I am curious about those drinks.

    -Nese



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    To who it may concern,

    My condolences for the loss of your Voice. I presumed to consider her something of a friend, and her death is a loss to us all.

    I feel safe in assuming that the war has not exactly progressed how you would have hoped, not least given your new enemy, but I’m certain that the Republic would be able to provide assistance in whatever offensive operations you intend to undertake in these coming months. Though, depending on the specifics, it may be best to discus them in private?

    -Academic Cahit



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    To Management,

    Hope business is going well for you. Your contribution these past months was greatly appreciated, and we’d love to keep moving forward on the same terms, here. Or work out something similar?

    Anyway, in terms of dividends – you might find it interesting to know that the wannabe imperialists up North (...not specific, I know. The ones that actually call themselves an empire) have offered everyone’s least favourite equines a significant bribe to ignore them until the Covenant is partitioned.

    -Nese

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    Won Rise of Kingdoms as the Free City of Khasal
    Lost Hanrui 3 as the Clockwork Republic
    Technically Won Principia 2 as the Iron Gods of Ur
    Won Mandate of Heaven as the Gardeners of the Immortal Flesh

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    Dark tides in dark waters, leaders of the Drowned Moot.

    The attack from the Clan, wasn't only from the Clan, as your leaders likely have surmised.

    The Collective of Hobbits backed their attack with reputation, likely traded from several powers around Hanrui. Unfortunately, we cannot discount the idea that some of the Guild's repute was included in the strike, but it would have required the Nine Layered Bank to have rallied against your kind as the Guild sent most of our Reputation to the bank during the Summer in exchange for resources that will be sent in the next several weeks.

    We understand that the Elda are proud and powerful warriors, but the Guild's portfolio is more diverse.

    The Guild needs troops for the coming season, and as a sign of good faith for our delving last season, we are willing to overlook your previous duplicity in the art of trade.

    Our offers are attached:

    Dio, Head of Khalos.

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    4 MIL - 4 ECON / REP

    8 MIL - 8 ECON / REP

    12 MIL - 12 ECON / REP

    16 MIL / ADV - 16 ECON / REP

    Basically MIL for ECON / REP up to a certain point. I need troops to train and / or land Covenant / Empire land depending on their MOR numbers.







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    Pleasure doing business as always. We trust that representatives trained by the Guild are still desirable to you.

    We will need to see the results of our adventuring season in order to consider the same offer again, but at this point we would like to remind the bank that we are open to trade resources for any other, as long as we can swing it with our contacts around Hanrui.

    For the sake of balancing our books, we would enjoy knowing the exact resources being sent by the bank sooner rather than later.





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    We hope you enjoyed our offering last season. As our leader can attest, killing that beast was a monstrous task.

    The Khalos Guild, unlike our closest neighbours, doesn't have a large amount of magic continually on hand, meaning that we cannot offer more than [3] MAG for trade before we count the magical regents pulled from abbarations. That said, the other way we are unlike our neighbors is that we are unprotective of our magic. For us, gold carries the same weight.

    We are searching for might battalions for a potential coming battle, or at worst to train our troops. We would offer magically charged items for the equivalent power in military might. Should you need more than the Guild has on hand, we will reach out to one of the many nations we are friendly with. Pecuring extra tomes should be no problem to the Guild.

    Let us know your needs. Our current offer with no trading around Hanrui would be 3 MAG - 3 MIL but we are willing to go much higher if we can make it work.

    Signed, Dio, Head of Khalos.




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    Eight hearts break at once to hear about the passing of a mighty Emperor.

    Though the Guild does not have soldiers to lend to the Conflict, the people of Khalos are trained adventurers and deft pathfinders. They could be used to connect your currently split Empire over sea and ensure that supply lines are maintained during this war on multiple fronts.

    Or, if needed, the Empire could simply purchase coin from the guild, to stimulate the growth of the lands that are still under Empire control.

    Whatever the nation needs during this period of mourning, the trade ports are open to assist in showing those attackers the strongest version of the mighty Celestial Empire.




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    We do not know which court to write to in terms of directly Economic matters, but the Dame of Rotted Threads was our previous contact.

    Dark tidings on the shore of Hanrui as the hoofbeats of the Khanate pounded our beaches, but their promise to leave seems to be earnest. Unlike some of the other nations of Hanrui, the Khanate don't seem like the kind to bluster about anything, let alone a retreat.

    We understand the books are relatively skewed in our direction this turn with the loan, but should you wish to engage in any other trade this season, the Guild would be particularly interested in MIL and MAG, though we understand you likely want the former to march the Knights of Autumn to the Khanate lands.

    Our trade ports are open to the mysterious Fae, as always.

    Lysa, Mouth of Khalos

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    Does Hanrui feel more balanced than before? Does her heart feel avenged? Does she breathe easier with the added souls of the dead? Perhaps.

    Of course, it is unknown if the Legion were part of striking this balance, either way, perhaps the whims of nations simply shift towards it, no matter how much we battle the tide.

    Eyes will turn to the Legion in the coming months. Eyes suspicious of the most talented assassins on Hanrui. Fair or not, the red eyed rage of nations will make your hands look bloody. Your people will need to be stalwart, and though the Legion is obviously steadfast, the Guild can offer it's help.

    We have Morale building resources to share, and we're happy to share them for a fair price.

    Dio, Mouth of Khalos.


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    Serindipidus that our two nations, along with the Lodge, seem to ceaselessly slip between the armies and assassinations that are naive to Hanrui.

    Of course, serendipity and luck are ofter the results of preparedness.

    Allow us to congratulate you on our lucky happenstance, and reassure you that our trade networks are open, despite the fact that our books didn't see eye to eye last season.

    Lysa, Mouth of Khalos.



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    Congratulations to you on your high standing with the Legion. Though ours has less fanfare we're happy that we are also on good standing with them.

    As always, our trade ports are open to the Grand Collection, let us know what you need and our ships can bring it to you by the end of the season.

    Oppam, Mouth of Khalos.




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    Peace shall hopefully be there soon.

    The Empire will surely see that this war is folly and simply hurting both sides. Your hard-fought victory against them this season has left them exposed. A split Empire will fall if left divided. Your newest acquisition is the most important territory in this war.

    The Khalos Guild still does not send troops, but as you saw our coin is trustworthy. We would request the services of Taleah again, though this time she would be delving into the heart of the Forgotten forest alongside the adventurers of the Guild.

    We are also in need of ADV continuously, or MAG this season. We would offer to accept MOR but we assume that you'll be needing that.

    Lysa, Mouth of Khalos.



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    Lysa,

    Luck, hiring enough diplomats, and generally not being blatant *******s where everyone can see. Shockingly effective strategy, can’t imagine why more people don’t try it.

    Anyway, in terms of trade and cooperation, a few things do come to mind, but I recall you being rather paranoid about security a few months ago. Shall we negotiate in the same style, or have you gotten more reloaded in the interim?

    -Coordinator Nese, Ranking Member, Committee of Industry And Progress (Hanrui)



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    The message is not exactly a letter. It is, rather, an ingenious mechanical bird, holding within it a song. It flies into the centre of the Autumn Court’s territory, or until it is stopped, and sings a three minute recorded melody, at the very end of which is a couplet in old Imperial Goblin. The process of doing so irreversibly damages its internal mechanisms, rendering it incapable of being rewound or replayed.

    “Oh Lady of Rot, has your weaving come to naught?
    Or shall the same tongues now sing different songs?”



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    de Leuteum,

    Well, all that storm preparation turned out to be so much wasted effort. If you’re still looking to buy, one Wand of Earth Manipulation officially on the market, never used. You had something of equal worth in mind to trade?

    -Nese

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    Won Rise of Kingdoms as the Free City of Khasal
    Lost Hanrui 3 as the Clockwork Republic
    Technically Won Principia 2 as the Iron Gods of Ur
    Won Mandate of Heaven as the Gardeners of the Immortal Flesh

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    Agreement.

    Loser of Total War: Rise of Kingdoms
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    Winner of Total War: Hanrui 3
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    The Four Courts of Hanrui/The Equinox League

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    placeholder for fluff, with the midturn on 23 and a couple of days far from my computer the messages will have to do.



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    Nese,

    I'm still alive, aren't I? I'll keep the place clean, so come whenever you like.

    -Dae.


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    Esteemed faculty administration,

    you have our condolences for the terrible loss just suffered, our network may not be as strong as it could be, but if even catch a hint of whoever did this you'll be the first to know.

    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the clan.


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    Celestial regent,*

    Know our people who still had tears to shed, shed them for the celestial sovereign, our network is not as impressive as it could be, but if we catch even the tiniest hint of who may be behind this we'll let you know.

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    just who is regent currently? is it the empress, Zhao Xuanming, both or another one?


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    High Baroness Moira de Leuteum,

    we are taking offers currently, as our situation has more or less stabilized (or at least our doom stalled), otherwise I just wanted to remind you of the payment (I'll take it you'd be offended by someone who didn't remind people constantly of such debts), and we can even use the route you for any of teh previously mentioned offers.

    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the clan.


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    Duty elected officials,

    Our attack was a success, and the Elda are (apparently) in disarray, we owe the safety and time to plan such a strike to you and will restate our wish to aid in all that you do.

    Trying to express our enormous gratitude without seeming like suck ups,
    -Clan Baem.


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    We didn't ask after tragedy struck for obvious reasons, but I don't suppose you'd let the 53 island for Clan Baem, once this is all over, I promise is not just to spite someone.

    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the Clan.


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    ho there strangers!

    I heard you like magic and appearing where no one expects you to... we are going to get along just fine, do let me know if you want something to punch (or some other thing) and are taking reasonable pay for it.

    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the Clan.
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    CRYSTALHEART COVENANT

    Zephra was another year older. During any other time, she would have spent the season in eager anticipation of undergoing the rituals the Covenant had to place people into the castes that would act as a second family for their entire lives. The blonde human girl would be alone, however. Her family killed in the initial attack on the Dawnstone Vale. She'd been quiet before that. Her parents were part of the Emerald Eye, and had been among the first to leave the initial port and begin farming. They would have been working their second harvest since arriving.

    She shook her head to clear her thoughts and instead surrendered them to the flow of the wind. She had found a remote place, far enough away from where everyone was in the hills to practice her magic without people gawping at her. For near a year and a half she had been effectively adopted by most of the Circle of Elements, those who weren't missing or off fighting the war effort. She was truly indebted to them but... she was still young. Sure she was powerful with magic, but could she actually use it? Most of what she did was on instinct and there was nobody who could teach her anything proper.

    Raising her hands she created a whirl of wind in front of her, its gusts following the tumultuous feelings in her. It was so powerful, and she could feel, it would only take a little amount to turn that buffeting gale into a razor sharp wind, to tear into Imperial lines... she shook her head and the wind's disappeared with an almost audible pop as she lost concentration. Could she turn that against another person? She... wanted to, but should she?

    "Heeeey! Zephraaa!" Zephra's soul-searching was interrupted by the arrival of a woman with lion-like legs, slightly clawed and scaled hands and a pair of tawny wings carefully tucked behind her. Nearly everyone in the covenant would recognize their most famous adventurer. Taleah sauntered up the slightly awestruck girl and smiled warmly. "What are you doin' out this far? Practicing?" Zephra nodded her brain blanking out.

    "Is there... uh... anything I can help you with?" Zephra managed to squeak out.

    Taleah's smile grew wider. "Actually yeah. See, I was hoping that you could help me on an adventure or two. It's not easy work but, don't worry, you'd be safe with me!" Zephra found Taleah's smile infectious, and her grim thoughts flowing out of her head bit by bit. She nodded eagerly and Taleah clapped her hands together. "Excellent! I suppose I should ask Isla but... eh, it's probably okay. Oh yeah, and come to my place, my little crew's having a party tonight!"

    Zephra nodded numbly as Taleah walked away, waving merrily. Her heart beating in her chest. She had to remind herself she wasn't just a simple farm girl anymore, she was arguably as famous as Taleah, being the first in hundreds of years to belong to the Peridot Breath. Surely that was it, and not the gryphon-kin wanting to spend time with her. Zephra sure wouldn't mind, spending time with her and her toned, perfect body. Zephra shook her head. It was just a party and there would be other people there, what was she thinking? Regardless, her previous dark thoughts had been replaced without her noticing and she hurried back to the home she had been staying in.



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    Thank you for your wishes, it is our hope that the Empire sees reason as well, though we shall prepare for the worst regardless.

    As for an arrangement, we were glad that Taleah was of use to you last season and hope that she can be of good use as well. Would the same previous deal work well for you? If not something of equivalent worth could be exchanged for her services this season as well. If all goes well this half-year we will be focused on internal affairs for the next season or two, but then we can resume the deal, assuming Taleah has no objections.

    Corundynir's will be done,
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    Will trade Taleah + 2 ADV for another 5 ECO, if thats agreeable.


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    Condolences,

    The words of your enemy may mean nothing, but the loss of a leader is always keenly felt, especially one so young and with their life ahead of them. At a time like this, a focus should be put on securing the realm, and with the arrival of the Khanate, that security is in jeopardy. We have been fortunate to avoid their wrath, but this conflict has gone on for long enough without a satifying resolution. To that end we propose a peace and a trade.

    Your forces in the Dawnstone Vale (37) and Zange (38) are cut off, and between storms, the Fleet, and the Moonlight Revelers, extracting your soldiers and citizens there would be difficult. We will return territory that you have claimed to you, both 36 and 71. In exchange we recieve 37 and 38 back. We understand fully the power of your might, having seen it firsthand, and we may bend, but you cannot break us without slaying every last man, woman and child.

    We hope that those in power have had enough of this war, and the loss of life on both sides and that we may start anew.

    Our greatest sympathies for the Imperial family,
    The Circle of Elements


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    Mighty Khan,

    There are some of those who feel your call to battle keenly as brothers. Many centaurs fill the ranks of the Emerald Eye, and no some few of our warriors are genuinely curious to test their mettle against you. However, the needs of the many outweight the wants of the few, and as you have not invaded our lands, we will not take aggressive action against you. If you wish to maintain our state of war, that is fine, but we shall defend our lands with all our might, as is our way. Know that your people would be wecome here in trade and peace. There are many ways to gauge strength outside of battle and we would be more than willing to partake in such things, if you are amenable.

    May you find glory in your conquests,
    The Circle of Elements


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    Greetings from across the sea,

    Forgive us our late tidings to the latest newcomer to Hanrui's shores, there has been a war ongoing on Xihou for quite some while and it has occupied our attention. Let us formally greet you, and extend a cautious hand in greeting to you. We are amenable to trade a variety of resources if you have need. We find your magic in particular interesting, it is very different from our own, and we are curious.

    Corundynir's will be done,
    The Circle of Elements
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    Greetings Vermin,

    You have the honor of dogs and we have no wish to join your mission of enslavement of people you deem lesser, no matter how much we dislike them. We believed the Elda would be here and despite them not being seen we do not regret the turn we have done to you imperial dogs. Keep your money, we withdraw fro your cursed lands this season to focus on those who deserve our wrath, the Raiders.

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    Greetings Dogs,

    We claim no relation to the paltry nags that have chosen to bow their heads to the two legged among you who are more like whipped dogs free from the chain then any leaders. We came seeking Elda but see ony petty wars waged between vermin and dogs. We wil leave you too it and maintain our war with you, we will come after the Elda are dealt with.

    Ironhoof


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    Greetings Mighty Allies,

    Perhaps Hanrui is more balanced with war mongers and oath breakers dead and gone, but we would not know until the dust settles. Mayhap some other nation leaders tired of the threat of war on them or the rise of those who would call them rulers. Many are dead this past season.

    The Legion often bears the brunt of the red eyed rage at the balance. We are no babes in the woods when it comes to this. If we must bear violence because of suspicious nations or hated war mongers then so be it. We would be open to some trades in Morale this season.

    Regards,
    Lady Greydane


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    Greetings Wide Travelers,

    We would be open to readdress the issue If your Hobbit friends ask us to we shall withhold our objections. Though we do not speak for our neighbors.


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    Greetings VIP Customers,

    That is quite the fascinating little tidbit we must thank you and address possible wartime loans for Xihou. The project seems to be going swimmingly and we will be open to contributing a little more this season as well. Let us know if you have any other deals you wish to address.

    Good doing business,
    Management


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    Greetings Favored Guid,

    We are sure that you are indeed very concerned about payment but do not worry, we always pay on time. Our word is our bond. We plan to send you (6 Mor, 2 Mil) this season for your uses. We are already enjoying our new employee here at the Nine-Layered Bank.

    Regards,
    Management


    Northern Golemarchy
    Mor 10


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    Greetings Ancient Mage Beast,

    We thank you for your kind gesture, we were able to create new Golems with the magic you sent us.

    Our War Golems are up to any task you wish, they will take their payment in the magic that sustains us Soaking it up from your very land and from your mages. After that they may lead your armies, break monsterous foes, or train your people in the Art of Rending which is our peoples martial skills. We will send as many Golem Battalions as you have magic to sustain them (3 Mil for 3 Mag).

    We also will accept trades in goods to promote magic in our lands for Military (temp magic or anything that can make Mag at a ratio of 6:1 or better).

    Regards,
    Rune Mother


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    Greetings Sea Mages, All-Chief Children,

    We have a burning desire for magics of all kinds, but the raw untapped magical power most of all. Our bodies need it and this new world is filed to the brim. Our War Golems will march for pay in raw magic. They will take their payment in the magic that sustains us. Soaking it up from your very land and from your mages. After that they may lead your armies, break monstrous foes, or train your people in the Art of Rending which is our peoples martial skills.

    Regards,
    Rune Mother


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    Greetings Dragon-Kin,

    We are new but have still heard tell of the wars on Xihou. We do have a deep seated need for magic. Our bodies need it and this new world is filed to the brim. We are willing to trade for magic. What do you wish to trade for?

    Regards,
    Rune Mother
    "Facilis Descensus Averni." - Virgil, The Aeneid

    “Why would I want to win anything other than a beautiful game?” - Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear


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    Celestial Empire of Longshan

    Appointments of the Month of the Tiger, 1150

    Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian: Xiahuang Nian
    Minister Over the Masses: Imperial Uncle Song Ce
    Minister of Works: Resolute Marquis Li Jie

    Minister of Ceremonies: Duke of Qie Songsun Dun
    Minister of the Imperial Clan: Imperial Uncle He Chan
    Minister of the Household: Xiahuang Gan
    Minister of the Guard: Duke of Li Pei Shun
    Minister Coachman: Marchioness Dowager of Wan Yishantou Qi
    Minister of Finance: Robust Marquis Huang Wu
    Minister Herald: Administrator of Jou Pei Wei
    Minister Steward: Xiahuang Ke
    Minister of Justice: Songsun Tian

    Bearer of the Gilded Mace: Imperial Uncle Song Qian
    Court Architect: Liao Jin
    Colonel Director of Retainers: Guan Yi
    Supervisor of Rituals: Duchess Dowager of Qie Lu Ning

    Grand Commandant and Bearer of the Imperial Battleaxe: Duke of Lei and Imperial Uncle Zhao Ren
    Corporals: Zhao Tong, Liao Mian, Hua Ca, Songsun Cong, Huang Kao

    Resolute Cavalry Commander of the Right: Marquis of Wan Han Lu
    Swift Oxen General of the Left: San Dumeng
    Corporals: Xiahuang Tai, Chen Shao, Cai Sun, Xu Ge


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    Most of these posting were fairly expected. While Xiahuang Nian, an older statesman, was generally not favored in gossip for the role, he had almost no enemies and could be a more impartial choice than the zealous Zhao Ren or the conservative Li Jie.




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    To the esteemed chosen of the divine Corundynir,

    We sent a far less harmonious proposal to the horse-spirits just weeks ago. With the Late Excellency or Songsun Yun still on the earth, we may have fought to the death for our cause. Alas, the heroes are dead and the statesmen are all that remain.

    We accept your proposal. Please observe the attached treaty regarding cessation of hostilities. Military aid and the funerary rites of your dead may yet be arranged, and we are sending envoys to enter talks with the August League regarding invasion of Ironhoof territory. Please respond if interested.

    With respect,
    Xiahuang Nian, Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian
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    We’ll take the deal, along with a formal retraction of war declarations from both sides. We’re also prepared to give you some MIL for the turn to help you out against the Khanate, and maybe we could grab some MOR in exchange?



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    To the many levelheaded beast of the East,

    Marquis Wu, our Minister of Finance, has reported a surplus of gold in the Imperial Treasury as of this season. There may yet be certain goods we would like to purchase from you. We will contact you as soon as the harvest season ends.

    With respect,
    Xiahuang Nian, Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian


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    To the sea kings exiled to land,

    Your condolences are much appreciated. While evil ritual may be to blame, it will be the will of the gods which determine to which path destiny takes us next.

    With respect,
    Xiahuang Nian, Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian


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    To the phoenix-plumed sages of the South,

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of your great teacher. We are contacting you to possibly arrange the invasion of the Ironhoof Khanate and the division of land and effort thereof. We understand that your league of sovereigns shares information between yourselves and that the Four Courts is also very close to your lands diplomatically. If it is at all possible, we would like to propose the arrangement of a meeting regarding the aforementioned matters of war.

    With respect,
    Xiahuang Nian, Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian

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    You all share messages and talk to the Fae, right? We can do a public or REP VIP meeting to discuss cutting up the Khanate’s territories. There’s mechanically not that much difference because nations can’t concentrate defenses in one place and there’s no mechanical benefit for knowing where someone is attacking in advance.

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    Equinox League

    Red Aurora College - Fae of the Four Courts - Khalos Guild - Celestial Empire



    (Pretend there’s more spoilers here because I haven’t found the will to digitize my campaign setting yet)
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    Grandmaster Calimus Nuln sighed as he left the nodescript house, heading down the road back towards town. There was much to do, including organizing a response with the Circle of Elements. Many pieces were in motion, and many places where things could go wrong. Surely this wasn't a good idea, but it was a necessary one. The events of the war had proved that the world was not something that could be navigated by sword or shield alone, and that some times things were going to require a more delicate touch. A dagger in the dark, could be just as powerful. The rest of the honorable council would never accept such a stance, which is why he had to sneak out here to make headway on such things.

    "Grandmaster."

    Caliums nearly jumped out of his skin as Herne stepped out of the treeline. The centaur was large, so Calimus knew the only way he could have missed him was if he'd been too heavily focused. "O-oh, Herne, forgive me I wasn't lookin' where I was goin', lad." The centaur fell into step behind him. The two of them were a complete mismatch for size, and Calimus didn't even reach the shoulder of Herne's horse half. It was no secret among the Emerald Eye that Herne was the strongest warrior in the caste, but had not been chosen to govern the Emerald Eye by the previous grandmaster, Calimus' grandfather. "Anythin' intrestin' you've seen in your time abroad?"

    Herne's voice behind the wooden mask was a low, gravelly rumble. "Not nearly as interesting as what I seem to have found at home. I hear talk of an emerging ring of spies. A cowardly thing." Calimus did his best to not break out in a cold sweat, though he could feel it pooling in the small of his back. "I hope you will keep me abreast of this situation, Grandmaster. It would be a terrible thing to marr the honor of our peoples."

    The dwelf craned his neck to look up at Herne, face masked and looking straight ahead. What was the centaur's game? Calimus knew that unlike Grandmaster Agni, Herne wasn't concerned about the "honor" of a fight, but its results, and still... he could do very little to understand the man. Regardless there was no doubt in his mind that Herne was shrewd enough to have seen through what he was doing, otherwise their conversation would never have happened. And now that Herne knew, he had leverage on Calimus. The Emerald Eye's grandmaster fell into a troubled silence as they continued to walk until they had reached the outskirts of town.

    "Have a good evening, Grandmaster. We'll talk later. I look forward to it."

    Calimus was not looking forward to it, and hustled his way to where the rest of the Circle of Elements were waiting.



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    Honorable Regent,

    We are full grateful for your acceptance of our offer, let us coordinate our efforts to ensure the transfer of territory happens with the least amount of complications. As for your offer of military aid against the Khanate, we shall accept, as long as they hold territory on Xihou nobody here is safe.

    May we go forth in peace,
    The Circle of Elements
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    I can spare up to 3 MOR, so I'd be willing to take 3 MIL for it, equal exchange.
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    To the legion,

    first of all thank you for not calling us renmants, thats getting mighty popular.

    second, fair enough, I'll ask the hobbits. As far as I'm aware the opinion of your neighbours was that the space was yours to do as you please, up to and including giving it away. What they objected to was supporting my attempts at convincing you (only the Valence lodge would likely say they support me directly if asked).

    May balance be attained someday,
    Clan Baem.


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    To the golemarchy,

    terrific, our mages have plenty of magic to spare for your kin, we just need to figure out if we'll actually need you, we'll stay in touch.

    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the clan.


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    so should I request game of champions for a VIP room, yay or nay?


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    Xiahuang Nian, Grand Chancellor and Regent of Great Jian,

    So it shall be, assuming your truce goes smoothly, and the khanate withdraws as it promised (I wouldn't count on that), do you think we could trade for some of your spare troops, agents and mages are almost as plentiful as usual, worst thing is having to retrace proper routes.

    Curses for your enemies,
    -Captain Dae Baem, regent for the Clan.


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    votes pending on a reply from A_Dinosaur. Sadly no adventurers put to work
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    Ah, yes, trolls, the monsters that are such wusses their primary means of reproduction is being eaten by other creatures.
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    With all this talk of half dragon cohorts I may need to scrap riding a actual Dragon given how unoptimized it is.
    hey, order a gig here: https://www.fiverr.com/neriractor

    I would really appreciate it.


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    Let the Guild know Taleah's opinion on the matter if she agrees to come, we will prepare her quarters and set up equipment for her to use.

    Just as a note, in order to co-ordinate her exploring dungeons this season, we will need you to help us arrange things on our end.

    If you have any need for more ECON we are happy to provide it. We would be able to arrange for up to an additional 6 ECON (so 11 total) for any more adventuring you have, MAG or REP.

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    Basically, if she's dungeoneering this season it needs to be mentioned in the midturn, so I have 2 requests;

    1. Mark the Midturn Khalos and GM. She's going to be carrying an item so I need to know that it's coming properly. If you care about your votes being secret you can mark a second spoiler with just the GM permissions.

    2. Taleah is going to be delving the Frost Wyvern Lair, with found items going to the Khalos Guild. She can keep any experience we get as loot as she is going to be the only VIP attending the delve in that dungeon.





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    We can agree to those terms in the short term, but we will know over the coming months if we have more magic to offer you. We are reaching out to some of our trade partners as we speak.

    Oppam, Mouth of Khalos


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    If you are accepting trades in order to get morale maintaining resoruces this season. We are happy to trade up to 16 MOR for any combination of resoruces the Legion of Balance has on hand. Smaller numbers are of course allowable as well.

    Lysa, Mouth of Khalos.



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    Simply put, the eyes we were most worried about reading our mail last season are now allies of the Khalos Guild, so we are less inclined to commit Lysa or a similarillarly talented individual to avoid them reading our mail. We also frankly have less of import to say this season.

    If the Republic has something they wish to say behind closed doors, we would be happy to attend a meeting though.

    Jhall, Mouth of Khalos,

    PS: If you are searching for resoruces this season, let us know which ones you need, the Guild has a wide net and is always in the market for certain assets.



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    We look forward to your missives after the Harvest season.


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    We know surprisingly little about the needs of the Lodge, save for your lust for Magic. As it turns out, the Guild is actually in the market for magical materials this season.

    Should you be interested, we'd be happy to provide resoruces in return for MAG, simply let us know what you need.

    Khalos Guild,


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    Greetings,
    We are glad trade is still open. We are curious seeing you skipped your world congress nomination last time if you are interested in taking it this time?

    Elder Guntram



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    We should have some private talk again.

    Elder Guntram


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    We are sorry for our delayed greeting. We hope everything is going well up there.

    Elder Guntram



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    Hello, we were wondering if you would have talks with Clan Baem and I about future moves.



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    1 vote no on the econ for shipping routes.

    All 17 votes plus the Legions yes on the trade deal

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    2 Adv build a new trade route to the Elda, 2 Adv build a new trade route to the Red Aurora
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    Member of the Kyrsull Entente
    Free City of Khasal - Ironfang Republic - Theocracy of Shemesh -The Templars of Our Burning Saviour

    Glory to the Flame!


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    Hayy (Tier 2 Adventurer) and 3 Adv will clear the remaining 5 floors of the Hollow Peak, rerolling loot on floors 19 and 20

    10 votes against the joint project


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    OOC: Yay, sorry, distracted by the holidays

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    Won Rise of Kingdoms as the Free City of Khasal
    Lost Hanrui 3 as the Clockwork Republic
    Technically Won Principia 2 as the Iron Gods of Ur
    Won Mandate of Heaven as the Gardeners of the Immortal Flesh

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    14 votes against Stat Investment Contest.

    Loser of Total War: Rise of Kingdoms
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    Winner of Total War: Hanrui 3
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    Trading 2 ADV and Taleah to Khalos for 5 Eco again

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    The ol silent midturn shenanigans. ADV's all spoken for either by endturn or khalos, and no investment in either of the midturn shenanigans, just gotta look like I'm up to something :P
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    3 adv to scout a route to Baem from [69] pending hobbits permission.
    Blackstock (lvl 2 adv) will Scott the mountains between [66] and Guild territories
    Vote nay on trade routes.
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    All votes Nay on Highway Your Way


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    Ahhhhhh why did I have to be born on the 26th of december??? This time is already busy enough! Sorry everyone, I have the rest of next week off, no more excuses!

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    Taleah, from the Covenant, (ADV 3) will join Khalos Adventurers in delving the Frost Wyvern Lair. She will be wielding in Amulet of Fire Breath that is typically equipped to Khalos. (ADV 5 Total)

    Most of the Khalos ADV regiment: 8 ADV will also delve into the Frost Wyvern Lair, for a total investment of 13 and a clear of Floors 11-20.

    I believe the other ADV from the Covenant technically arrive during the EoT :)

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    The Khalos Guild has a total of 21 votes in the current World Congress:

    Khalos votes 10 YAY to the ECONOMIC Challenge

    Khalos votes 11 NAY to the passage of the Elves.





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    Adventure routes from 45 to 14 and 13. (ADV 4) Vote against all proposals.
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    Equinox League

    Red Aurora College - Fae of the Four Courts - Khalos Guild - Celestial Empire



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    Midturn 5

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    The World Congress has tallied the votes from the member nations of Hanrui and find that the nations voted;
    0 Aye
    38 Nay

    The Proposal has Failed.


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    The World Congress has tallied the votes from the member nations of Hanrui and find that the nations voted;
    37 Aye
    27 Nay

    The Proposal has passed. The Cartel looks forward to the economic works of the nations of Hanrui.
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    A nation wants a bunch of Econ to be invested in a Hanrui wide semi-coordinated contest, 25 minimum and the highest 2 contributors get extra rewards. There is a basic reward for every contributor if the 25 minimum is met, it is a point of Econ. The top two rewards are secret until the winners are chosen.





    Celestial Empire
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    Routes Successfully created from 45-13 and 45-14.


    Khalos Guild
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    The Guild sent Taleah (Tier 2 Adv VIP), The Amulet of Fire Breath (+2 Adv), and 10 ADV to the The Frost Wyvern Lair and cleared 10 Floors.

    They came out with a barrel of magical materials harvested from dead Frost Wyverns ((++) temp Mag), some rare mountain gems ((++) temp Econ), adventurer gear harvested from the dead ((++) temp Adv), the Remnants and Journal of a Shemesh Priest ((++) temp Rep), and a massive magical array meant to link to another across vast distances (2nd Piece of a Teleportation Array). Hanrui Heart Gained.

    While adventuring though the frozen caves of the Wyverns a youngling takes a small group that had been securing the rear by surprise and rips through them before dying of its wounds. The chaos also cause some of the treasure the group had secured to fall down some side shafts, losing a bag of silver. (Lose 1 Adv, Lose Loot on Basic Floor)


    Valance Lodge
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    Routes Successfully created from 66-64 and 69-17.


    Covenant
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    Adv were sent.


    Cockwork Republic
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    The Republic sent Encyclopediest Hayy (Tier 2 Adv VIP) and 3 Adv into The Hollow Peak and cleared 5 Floors (1 Floor Left). They found a rare stimulant ((++) temp Adv), several religious texts from Ancient Hanrui depicting the old Legion, Church, and Templar's ((++++) temp Rep), and what seems to be a giant glowing toadstool ((+) temp Mag). While there though an adventurer fell into a patch of dangerous plants and suffered several severe fungal attacks whose spores spread through his group, killing them (Lose 1 Adv).


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    Routes Successfully created from 30-29 and 30-22.


    EoTs Due Jan 5th Night!
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    Greetings Valued Friends,

    We would be amenable to such a meeting.


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    Greetings treasured allies,

    We would consider a trade this season. We would quite like (4 Mor) for (3 Econ) if that would be doable for you?

    Regards,
    Lady Greydane


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    It is easy to not refer to you that way since you are clearly no remnants. As for what you believe our neighbors were telling you that is your business, this is now.

    Get the Hobbits approval and we will withdraw all claim on it but don't be surprised if those new neighbors you wish to have pushback on it.



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    Greetings Food Makers,

    We are settling in nicely in our new home. We, as always, have a need for magic since we are trying to bring our fellows into this world from our dying one.

    Regards,
    Rune Mother


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    We thank you for your thoughts on the matter. Have you thought any further?


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    We hope to hear from you soon.
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    Thank you for your outreach this season about the World Congress, simply put, we didn't have any... suggestions that we believed would pass. We were keen on the taxation of trade routes to punish some of the nations that have many they are using for warships, but we'd figured we would need more than local support. We'll pass the suggestion on attached to our letter and see if you're interested.

    As for this season, the contest presents an interesting opportunity for both of us. We are almost assuredly the two victors, as we have by far the broadest budget in the region, so the main worry for us is ensuring that the project the world congress is working on passes. Though I believe it would be possibly unwise to take the entire investment on ourselves. If we speak to some of our allied nations we might be able to convince them to contribute the token amount needed to get them a prize, while admitting that the two of us will likely take first place.

    We mention this to you as the most likely candidate for that would be Clan Baem, as they are indebted to you and are likely quite keen to gain some economic stability.

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    Trade Taxation: All overseas trade routes require an upkeep of 1 ECON this turn, if this is not paid by the EoT the route is counted as broken.

    This would be an easy tool to absolutely cripple the Elda while costing the rest of the nations a token amount of ECON.





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    Dearest Legion,

    Though we are hesitant to discuss in open channels, given our alliance we admit that our ships are better equipped for larger trades, and the Guild benefits more from transferring more resources at a time. Though we are happy to do the trade as stated, we would be keen on increasing the overall amount sent and received, even if it means the Legion cannot send Econ. The Guild has enough trade networks to turn anything into a useable resource this season.

    Our alternative offers are attached:

    5 MOR for 4 ECON

    10 MOR for 8 ECON

    PS: Shall you be participating in the economic project this season? The Khalos Guild is considering a large contribution to the project.




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    We were able to find some magical artifacts in the dungeons below our lands. We can at 2 more MAG onto our previous offer. Unfortunely we do not have ECON or ADV to spare this season for additional trades. This would bring the total to 5 MAG for 5 MIL. Two of the MAG is temp.

    Should you be interested, we are still waiting on our neighbours, the Valence Lodge, to see if they are willing to send more MAG our way which we could send to you.

    Khalos Guild,

    PS: Are you planning on participating in the Economic project this season? The Guild is considering a large contribution.



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    To our esteemed friends and masters of economics.

    As always let us know if there are any trades we can facilitate for the bank. We are happy to provide what we can for a fair price.

    As for the project this season with the World congress, we were wondering how the bank shall be participating? Seeing as the Guild is considering a large contribution it would be good to know how friendly faces are planning to contribute.

    Jhall, Mouth of Khalos




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    Success is glorious. We expect that Taleyah shall be home soon, though she'll likely be a little worn out after battling through so many floors of the dungeon. We appreciate your partnership.

    Though we must admit that we know you're getting quite the deal out of this whole trade of ours, considering the value of raw coin has gone up this season with the recent passing of the World Congress proposal. Of course, the Khalos Guild will always keep with agreed trades, but we regretfully inform you that any future wants for ECO this season will likely have an additional price tag.

    Have a lovely latter half of the season.

    Jhall, Mouth of Khalos.

    OOC: The 5 ECO for the adventurers you leant is on the way.


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    We hope your harvest season was as bountiful as ours was. Let us know if you need anything and the Guild is happy to provide.

    By the way, we are aware that your scouts have likely seen missives between us and one of your current opponents, the Covenant. Seeing as honesty is a business worth dealing in, we simply engaged in trade with them, providing them 5 ECO for the exchange of 5 ADV, some of which was their champion Talyeah.

    If you have doubts, a copy of our letter to the Covenant is attached. We don't wish for any animosity when trade ships sail. As a reminder, the Khalos Guild does not send their own outside our borders, both ADV and MIL are off-limits to trade to nations in conflicts.

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    You have permission to read my message to the Covenant in this post as if it were addressed to both you and them.




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    We imagine your wars on multiple fronts are keeping you quite busy, but we figured we would write to trade partners, whether they have the time to reply or not.

    Simply put, should you need any resources, the Khalos Guild has a wide net and is more than happy to act as a subsidiary for trade between nations that may be hesitant dealing with the August League. If they have something you want, there is a chance that we can purchase it for you and send it over.

    Have a lovely latter half of the season,

    Jhall, Mouth of Khalos.



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    Evening, Afternoon or Morning Dean, however, this finds you.

    We know we have not been trading partners in the past, but the Khalos Guild has come upon an artifact we think you might find interesting. We have uncovered half of a teleportation device. Something that would allow two territories to be treated as neighbours if the other piece were uncovered.

    The Guild isn't marching to war any time soon, but we are sympathetic to the fact that the College has some enemies that may be hard for them, or their allies, to reach at the moment, and that your researchers would enjoy such a device.

    We await a reply about how interested you, or the league in general, are.

    Jhall, Mouth of Khalos.


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