387YE Summer Solstice Military Council orders

Overview

The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial generals and admirals. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the orders given to the Imperial army under their command, while the admirals provide the orders for the navies. A general commands a single Imperial army, drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to order the army to move or attack as they choose. After each summit, the Civil Service quickly circulate the orders each general has given among Imperial citizens, allowing military unit captains to decide if they wish to commit their own force to support an army, and if so which army to support.

During the Summer Solstice 387YE, the following orders were submitted by Imperial generals.

The Brass Coast

The Brass Coast have three armies: Burning Falcon, Fire of the South and Red Wind Corsairs. They can support three armies.

Burning Falcon

General: Aracelis I Erigo Orders: For season we have fought in the coast but we are One Empire and the Marches call for help to heal a wound. The Brass Coast do not forget what has been written. We do not forget the aid given to us. I do not forget my friends. Mournwold will be whole by fire and friendship, Freeborn and marches walk with us and see loyalty given to our Empire. Action: Triumphant Charge in Mournwold Enchantment: Deltoro Coven, The Glass Mantle, The Tempest Flame and The Verdant Path enchanted the Burning Falcon with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Fire of the South

General: Vincente i Zayden i Guerra Orders: I am no stranger to marching across the Empire to aid our allies. As my last orders as general, I ask us to raise our banners as we head to Sarangrave. First we head east to the Barrens and enter through Turan Flats. There we will face an unfamiliar foe, the Druj. They will feel the fire that burns deep in the heart of the Freeborn. They will be blinded by our brilliance as blades flash in a Fury. They will be broken as the fire of the south burns a passion for life to surpass their hatred for it. In Virtue. Action: Forced March to Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Fire of the South with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Red Wind Corsairs

General: Joaquim i Erigo Orders: Corsairs! Strange as it may be to be taking orders from a Kohan, you know me, you know my voice, my face and my paint. We march to Sarvos to put to Sea. Board your vessels, raise your sails. The children of Wrecks will regret their folly. Freeborn, Get in the Boat! Action: Take to the Land/Sea in Sarvos Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Red Wind Corsairs with Bound by Common Cause. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Dawn

Dawn have four armies: Eastern Sky, Golden Sun, Gryphon's Pride and Lions of Adelmar. They can support five armies.

Eastern Sky

General: Dame Aurum De Castellan Orders: O Sky, You know how I long to speak those words that are forbidden - as do we all. Not with hatred in our hearts but Loyalty on our souls. So I'll offer an alternative. I despise the Druj. I dedicate myself to crushing them underfoot. I challenge you henceforth: deny them their fear. Watch them squirm with their inability to terrify the masses and let them fall into the abyss. Laugh in their faces, make merry whilst they expire. In turn, raise your blades to defeat the innocent and teach them these same ways. Then, sound the triumphant charge in Jaramir Ostcayn Kostkas name, beloved general of the East and esteemed Sarangrave Sweeper. And Dindrane - I very much look forward to our reunion. You and your elfin knights burn bright but can they outshine the Sky? We'll see you soon Summer-friend. Nova Aurora! Forward! Action: Triumphant Charge in Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Eastern Sky with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Golden Sun

General: Lord Daemon Mortére Orders: The time has come. The golden sun will rise from Astolat. I said when we left Therunin the sun will always stand where the Empire needs us most. The Empire needs the Sun to fight once more in Therunin. This time we are called to fight the horrors of the vallorn. Let our march sound like a drumbeat of Loyalty throughout the territories of the Empire. We will meet the Wolves of War and make our Grinding advance into Peakedge Song. The Troubadours will tell the tale as knight and bravo pay the cost for this Empire. Where Glory and Death Entwine. Action: Grinding Advance into Therunin Enchantment: Nations Guard enchanted the Golden Sun with Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Gryphon's Pride

General: Ser Guy of the Twisted Rose Orders: Soldiers of the Pride! The next stage of my brother general Jaromir begins with us. Saragrave's fate rests with us. The great god beast of the lake of Kroll falls to us! You are knights and Champions of Dawn and sometimes, a knight must slay a monster. Destroy these idolators and their eight-limbed deity and bring me your tales of its demise. Then your next task begins. Papa Otec's boon fades in Nesustak, but I answer the challenge he has set for us. Protect the innocent. Let those who can run, run. Let those who can hide, hide. Those who can fight, Push the Line. Save your glorious wrath for the slave masters of the mallum. We were born anew six years ago as a conquering army - Now it is time to prove it. Action: Push the Line in Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Gryphon's Pride with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Lions of Adelmar

General: Dame Katelyn Quinnell De Cordraco Orders: Our lions of Adelmar, last season you wore your hearts courageously and charged deep into the Druj. Your strength saved over a thousand Imperial lives. Now, after facing off against 20000, we steel ourselves to beat back 100000 more, and the results will be the same. Our shields will be the wall. Our physicks and war witches the grace in the face of horror we the hands to protect the innocent and save lives. We. Do. Not. Break. Action: Steel Roses on Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Lions of Adelmar with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Highguard

Highguard have three armies: Granite Pillar, Seventh Wave and Valiant Pegasus. They can support four armies.

Granite Pillar

General: Sychar of Ebon's Hall Orders: What is right remains so, regardless of cost. Our task is simple; protect our fellows with a strategic defence. Show our loyalty, our vigilance, by permitting them to perform their task unhindered by the attacks of the Druj. They will close the door; with our courage we shall hold it closed. Action: Strategic Defence of Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Granite Pillar with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Seventh Wave

General: Melkior of Balthazar’s Vineyard Orders: Dear soldiers of the wave, these will be my last orders as your general. It has been the honour of my life to serve as your leader, and to have my words backed so excellently by your blades. We seized the Aerie, we parleyed with Ehsan, we took Mareave, we pushed Ayereed, we strode across the Empire to defend the Mourn, we forged kinship with the marchers, and kept the Jotun on their toes in Reinos and Liathaven. You are exemplary and I am so proud. For this summer season, resupply in Casinea, but I call upon the best of your non-martial talents. Send your scouts and spies into Casinea. Search the very heart of our Empire for every enemy that might lurk there. Search for tulpa cults, idolators, heretics, enemy espionage and anything your Vigilance sees fit. I don't ask for conclusions, but my last request is that you provide my successor with leads. Thank you all and fight on in light and in Shadow! Yours in Virtue evermore. Melkior of Bathazar's Vineyard Action: Guard the Gates in Casinea Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Seventh Wave with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Valiant Pegasus

General: Lucifer Orders: The Valiant Pegasus will be moving into the Forte Fidelis in the Golden Downs, and defending its wall and tending the fallen to assist the Marcher. Action: Tend the Fallen in Mitwold Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Imperial Orcs

Imperial Orcs have three armies: Autumn Hammers, Summer Storm and Winter Sun. They can support three armies.

Autumn Hammers

General: Ashborn Vana Orders: Hammers, this season we pull back to Mitwold. Although our bonesetters and smith will be binding wounds and repairing armour, the rest of us will not be idle. We call upon the contracts with Prospero to seek mana with legionnaires in good health. Keep your shields close and eyes on the borders with Vigilance. If the Jotun come, they will not find us lacking. Action: Arcane Consolidation in Mitwold Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Summer Storm

General: Irontide Skorr Orders: Legionaires, we have fought in the west for a long time. Now we go east, into the Sarangrave. Bonesetters, you shall be essential in the coming seasons. Let us take Druj land. Turn our blades on the Druj overseers. Leave the Subjugated, they have been through enough. Be vigilant while we relearn this enemy. Action: Balanced Attack on Sarangrave Enchantment: Cabal Lyktan enchanted the Summer Storm with Find the Best Path. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Winter Sun

General: Skywise Rykana Orders: Heroes of the Winter Sun, for the last season we have carved a path into the Sarangrave and now it is time to declare why we are here. Allow the magics of Night to infuse your passions, let it ignite the furnace of your convictions as we embrace the voices of our Ancestors, and allow their courage to guide us as we remember the Visions they gifted us and proudly declare "Never Again". We break the chains even as Druj seek to snare us in their web for our resolve is dauntless in this purpose. The gaze of the shackle breaker and the Septs are upon us so let us stand together as a beacon that a better path can be chosen, free of Druj cruelty. Welcome in Virtue all those who would seek us, for the overseers and fearmasters we give only steel. this is our purpose, this is our strength, we fight now for all our Ancestors taught us. Action: Break the Chains in Sarangrave Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

The League

The League have two armies: Towerjacks and Wolves of War. They can support three armies.

Towerjacks

General: Gabriel Barossa Orders: Towerjacks, you are the Empire's finest Engineers, and the Druj mountebanks will not slow you down. Storm the walls of the pitiful magical fortress they raise. Then we trap them like rats. Action: Storm the Walls in Zenith Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Wolves of War

General: Jean d'Apulian Orders: Steel sings as discipline and loyalty endure. Watch now as the Wolves of War and Golden Sun lead this Empire into this war on the Vallorn. See how the cost is paid by knight and Bravo. Burn the Tickets and that which can march no more. Drive steel through dead faces as we fall amongst them. One bloody yard at a time. Action: Grinding Advance into Therunin Enchantment: Nations Guard enchanted the Wolves of War with Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

The Marches

The Marches have four armies: Bounders, Drakes, Strong Reeds and Tusks. They can support five armies.

Bounders

General: Mary Birchsmith Orders: Bounders, we have to go home to watch the passes, we use our loyalty and skill to search out any and all cultists. If Tharim's forces join us in our search we will work together, they are here to help and will work with us. Loyalty always, for the Marches and the Empire. Action: Watch the Passes in Upwold Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Bounders with Bound by Common Cause. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Drakes

General: William Guildenstern Orders: Marcher Family, we return to Mitwold - Beat the Drums, celebrate the soldiers who fight and bleed for our Empire - So, we must "rest". Our John of Meade however know how we Drakes should celebrate - So I open a challenge of foot-the-Ball to our soldiers and any military units with us. Show the Mitwold our Pride in our town and Tancred - and rest to be ready. A Marcher A Marcher. Action: Drum up support in Mitwold Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Drakes with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Strong Reeds

General: Amberlain P. Black Orders: Strong Reeds. Those Jotun hounds sniff at our heels and dig at our hiding places. But as they close in we will not bend, we will not break and we will not flee, for our loyalty is not so easily shaken. We Lay Low for one more season, to allow our friends to Resupply and build their strength. And then how we will rise up. The Jotun Queen calls for my head and I say let her come herself! I stand with you. I stand with Bregasland and if those Jotun dogs wish to find us... Make them work for it. Bregasland Stands! Action: Lay Low in Bregasland Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Strong Reeds with Bound by Common Cause. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Tusks

General: Jack Ashton Orders: Soldiers take heed. I am tired of the constant struggle, of how much we have lost in this war. Yet the end is in sight. Soon we will Rest, Recover, Rejoice, but only can we do so if every last Jotun has been driven from the soil of the Mourn. I respect the Champions of Haakon and the oath they made. Let us show them how seriously we take our own. Leave none to contest our claim to the Mourn. Make steady conquest on Farstriders watch. The Cow-wrangling Minister for Historical research, kin of general Flowers, will bear the Brock Banner. He will lead the way, I will race you to the battlements. Action: Steady Conquest in Mournwold Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Navarr

Navarr have two armies: Black Thorns and Quiet Step. They can support six armies.

Black Thorns

General: Cadwell Waystone Orders: Navarr, I speak not only to the Black Thorns, but also the nation. We rest, we recuperate, we heal. While we do our siblings of the Empire bleed for us. In Therunin they fight our ancient foe, the fight is now that of the Empires as well. Do what you must, join them, fight them. Strength to the Empire, Strength to Navarr Action: Give Ground in Astolat Enchantment: Coven of The Entwined Paths and The Amber Forge enchanted the Black Thorns with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Quiet Step

General: Vesna Borkovna Prochnost Orders: My cousins of the Quiet Step, these are my last orders before I return you to the bosom of your nation. I leave you with the rallying cry and this promise. We will see the end of the Druj empire in our lifetimes. You will do this and be known forevermore. We are shrouded. We will alight the Sarangrave under cover of night. Take hospitality in the Barrens and then cautiously advance back to the Sarangrave to finish what we started. This is our work, This is our path, This is our dance. In our lifetime. Action: Cautious Advance in Sarangrave Enchantment: Diras Irremais and The Circle of Zulgan-Tash enchanted the Quiet Step with Host of Shadows. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Urizen

Urizen have one army: Citadel Guard. They can support a single army.

Citadel Guard

General: Andronikos of the Lighthouse-That-Was Orders: Sentinels, consider the Door. To your foes, you appear trapped, weak, vulnerable. But the Irresistible spear will find its mark. Strike deep where they are unready. Bypass their defences and plans turn chains of glass to a noose of steel that chokes the tyrant of the mallum Action: Irresistible Spear in Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Citadel Guard with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

Varushka

Varushka have three armies: Boyar's Hasta, Golden Axe and Northern Eagle. They can support four armies.

Boyar's Hasta

General: Serafina Semenov Orders: Boyar's Hasta, you have pledged me your spears, now as your new general, I pledge that your voices will be heard. You raised this army with ambition, courage and a fierce drive that I will now continue. We strike to finish the Druj threat that has been on our doorstep for too long. We move to create a new legacy, a new force that follows the wisdom of previous generals. Stand strong, march now to Sarangrave, march now to the defeat of the Druj. Action: Balanced Attack on Sarangrave Enchantment: Cabal Lyktan enchanted the Boyar's Hasta with Find the Best Path. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Golden Axe

General: Vojsuli Cherenkov Orders: Axe, we are the children of the Vard. We shall be as our ancestors were, no door can be barred against us, no fortress can withstand us! We will strike deep at the heart of the Druj, we will smash the armies sent against us. The Crimson shadow march with us, aiding us in our struggle. We tom our axes against the overseers as the Winter Sun break their chains. We stand on the edge of Victory, once more into them. For Virtue, For Victory, For the Empire! Action: Take their Land in Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Golden Axe with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Northern Eagle

General: Aksel Reznov Razoradze Orders: New General, same old foe. We have our boot on the Druj's neck, and all that remains is to apply pressure. Know that the final victory is near, and that every step is a step closer to the ultimate defeat of the wicked overseers of the Mallum, our true foe. Make me proud. Step to contact! Action: Balanced Attack on Sarangrave Enchantment: Voices of the Unbound Storm enchanted the Northern Eagle with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Wintermark

Wintermark have four armies: Bloodcloaks, Fist of the Mountains, Green Shield and Narwhal's Spear. They can support four armies.

Bloodcloaks

General: Tager Defender of the Fallen Tyrshalt Orders: Bloodcloaks, it is time for us to prepare for the coming seasons on the west, so we travel to Mitwold. Lets trade and hone our skill with our siblings within the ranks of the valiant pegasus, but also remember those that we have lost. Our heroes have names and should not be forgotten. Action: Tend the Fallen in Mitwold Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Fist of the Mountains

General: Umarth "Winter's Flame" Kannask Orders: There are dark omens in the sky, and a dread grows. When we cast the runes, however, we find hope. First among the runs is Zorech, and we take pride and passion that we do what must be done. You have liberated Madruga, and now you march to aid the Great Forest Orcs to the east. Your Ferocity and Loyalty is seen. Ignore those who doubt us. Despise folly and chastise the fool that spreads it. We make for the court of the white fountain, where we will pause to hem in the Husks, and alert the Urizen archers to our plans. The husks are useful, but do not let them stray. Keep them penned in till we unleash them next season. Action: Read the Signs in Redoubt Enchantment: Wolves of the Pale Raven enchanted the Fist of the Mountains with Quickening Cold Meat. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Green Shield

General: Iron Osric Orders: What Joy in Physick, mild and slow to mend? Its roots and balms but dull the flame of strife. Let herblore rot in gardens none defend, and preach no peace to one who drinks in life. Theology is cold, its dictates dumb, its pleaders shades that starve heart and sword. Let cowled one dwell where crew and thunder come. And keep their chants and scolds unheard, ignored. And magic winds may stir daydreaming mind, who scribble star with ink that fears the day. But give me press of ranks in breath aligned, the rush before my Iron host obey. Most life is pale, it's promises poor, Tis war, Tis war that makes my spirit roar. Action: Billet in Upwold Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Green Shield with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Narwhal's Spear

General: Determination of Ice Kaisa Orders: Children of Sermersuaq, too soon we must return home. A threat is taking root beneath the snow. Scour our lands for those that follow the Falconer and the obelisks they build and remind them that we are children of snow and ice, not stars and blood. Do not kill these lost and misguided subdue, mediate and bring them back to the hearth. Do not shed blood, do not let them bleed in the snow. Action: Guard the Gates in Sermersuaq Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

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