388YE Spring Equinox 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 army under their command, while the admirals provide the orders for the navies. A general commands a single 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 Spring Equinox 388YE, 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: So we're resupplying again and with the real efficient but dull bonus. I can't write about how we're "stoking a future flame" or some other five metaphor for "Sorry next season will be fun" but I'm currently obsessed with detail so you're gonna read it. I hate not using triumphant charge (No I'm not being heretical. I can just not like some thing and like other things). All the Imperial armies are real cool right? And being able to do your things rules. I really appreciate those cool Urizeni who recognise me cos they've enchanted me a lot and the Empire being great and efficient is really important but running headlong into an enemy with the wind at your back, the drums in your ears and steel in your hand is the tops and I'm allowed to be mad about it not being what I'm doing. Anyway, I'm gonna visit some Marchers (Amberlain and Guildy) go have fun and recover. Action: Desperate Reinforcement of Upwold Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Burning Falcon with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Fire of the South

General: Velasco i Guerra Orders: Home calls. We have burnt brightly and fulfilled our loyalty to the marchers. Now we head to Madruga to rekindle. We shall march to Lightsea and make use of the delights of Quzar. Keep an eye to the sea and your weapons to hand. Action: Give Ground in Madruga Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Red Wind Corsairs

General: Joaquim i Erigo Orders: Corsairs, this season we commit to a Daring Raid upon the Siroc Bayou. Keep your weather eyes open for the lost wealth of the families displaced by the magical upheaval in these territories. What we can return we will, what we cannot, we return to the nation. Suffer no surrani insult, but spill no foreigner blood. From the Bayou we will begin to retake the Crucible. For the Freeborn! Action: Daring Raid on Madruga Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Red Wind Corsairs with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

Dawn

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

Eastern Sky

General: Dame Aurum De Castellan Orders: O Glorious Sky, what tales I have for Thee! The Manticore Pretender is dead and in his place stands our Warden Queen - Our Monarch - Emperor Vesna. When we get to Semmerholm, we'll raise a toast in their name and celebrate our Nova Aurora together. Then we feast. For now is the deep breath before the blow. The Druj death is near. We're racing the Lions home & I've been told the losers must drop and give 20 (Katelyn's idea). See you soon! P.S. Sorry about the impending sense of doom for about 50 minutes on Saturday. It was absolutely Aenar's fault. P.P.S. Don't blame me (Aenar) Action: Solid Defence of Semmerholm Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Golden Sun

General: Lord Daemon Mortére Orders: Axe, we have fought to take Sarangrave. Now we fight to hold it. The Druj seek to take what we have claimed and in vigilance we shall deny them in this. We shall be a shield for our comrades fighting the Vallorn. We shall break the Druj with our axes. We deny them this day and for all days to come. Their empire shall fall, their armies shall break. Axe, with me, we Stand! Our Queens crown was won in Glory. Our bonds Resilient. Our love inextricable Action: Grinding Advance into Mitwold Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Golden Sun with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Gryphon's Pride

General: Sebastián Fawnwood Orders: The Pride of Dawn, it is my pleasure to be your new general. I look to my predecessor, Ser Guy of the Twisted Rose. A true pillar of Dawn whose work should never go unrecognised. But now we shall forge a new future for the Pride. Rest, recuperate and be prepared as we ready ourselves for a glorious campaign. Action: Solid Defence of Ossium 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, 12 months ago we mustered, charged deep into the mallum to save and defend Imperials. We have seen monstrosities the size of mountains, drank deep from cursed waters and stood unending against the Druj. Now we return home, and I have two requests as we rest and recuperate, may the knights of the sky join us in fun contest, our apologies for the brief pulse of dread you all felt, we have stories to tell. Two, May Imperial citizens visit our camps and tell us stories of lore, some may have a new one every night to tell us when we return to war may de rondell tell us of Elisande, the first you never had the chance to meet. And may our new monarch join us, for if I am to carry your heart, I wish to know the song it sings and hold its bryid for when we return Action: Solid Defence of Semmerholm Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Highguard

Highguard have four armies: Granite Pillar, Pilgrim's Defiance, Seventh Wave and Valiant Pegasus. They can support four armies.

Granite Pillar

General: Sychar of Ebon's Hall Orders: We love the sword not for its sharpness, but for what it protects. We are soldiers; we are trained to fight, because if we do not, there are those who will tear virtue down. And so, alongside our allies in Varushka, Urizen and Navarr, we shall engage the Vallorn and in doing so protect the septs with a Solid Defence. We come as liberators, not conquerors, to bring the light of the Way. Where we go, virtues follow! You are the light in the darkness, and I could not be prouder of you my beloved siblings. Action: Solid Defence of Sarangrave Enchantment: Linkforge Coven, Sail and Sight and The Eternal Family enchanted the Granite Pillar with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Pilgrim's Defiance

General: Eli of the Cenotaph Orders: Pilgrims remember Empress Richilde, Paragon of Pride. This season we resupply at Virtue's Rest. Some of our number will travel to the Commonwealth where they are excited to learn Highborn Insights. Rake pride in this. Many of us will remember the fallen of Therunin, take pride in their stories and the inspiration they provide. Finally, look upon the grand inspiration of the Way. Even unfinished the scale of its grandeur is unmatched in the known world. Take Pride in this my siblings. Richellde showed us the importance of art, of celebration and of embracing our culture. She also showed us that any one of us could be walking our final life. Allow yourself this season to be inspired whatever your path may be. Action: Solid Defence of Bastion Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Pilgrim's Defiance with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Seventh Wave

General: Wildfyre of Balthazar’s Vineyard Orders: The time to rest has come. Seventh Wave this is a marathon not a sprint. We rest and recover from the virtuous work. While we rest our line officers shall share their prosperity in the commonwealth. Lets take this moment before the world sees our work. Action: Solid Defence of Zenith 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: Zadok Orders: Hospitallers stand vigilant! As our allies reclaim Meade, we prepare to tend the fallen in the case of surprise attack. While we wait in restful readiness, our officers will sail for the Commonwealth to further the growing bond between our nations. In this , too, be vigilant - Learn, Share, and Grow, but always remember their ways are not our Way. They are friends, but not yet family. 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 head to Mitwold where we light our forges and repair our equipment. Those not ringing hammer and anvil, keep a weather eye out for crystal mana and work with the heralds of the Golden Prince as we call upon the contracts with the city of bridges. While we look to our own this season, use vigilance and do not forget the danger of the fleeing Jotun, keep watch and work with our allies. Action: Arcane Consolidation in Mitwold Enchantment: The Petrichor Dream enchanted the Autumn Hammers with Bound by Common Cause. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Summer Storm

General: Stormsteel Skorr Orders: Legionnaires, it is time to bring our strength to Mareave. Let us defend our land once again. It is imperative that we do not let a single Grendel advance further into our southern territory. Let us show those still undecided that the Imperial Orcs will always defend our home. Let the Clarity of Day assist our efforts. Mareave is Imperial. Action: Solid Defence of Mareave Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Summer Storm with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

Winter Sun

General: Sand Viper Ikk Orders: Soldiers and Reavers of the Winter Sun. This season we withdraw from Mareave to let our fellow orcs of the Summer Storm take the fight to the Grendel. We move to Zenith to rest and recover. Action: Solid Defence of Zenith Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Winter Sun with Brotherhood of Tian. 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, for thirty years you held the indomitable walls of Holberg. Now a tide of Grendel wash against the homes of our friends. You will be their walls. Drive back the tide. Action: Solid Defence of Mareave Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Towerjacks with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Wolves of War

General: Jean d'Apulian Orders: There are free companies that are easier to march with. But no one will remember them. Empty your packs for the spoils to come. Earn our prosperous shares with steel and toil aplenty. Iron bites, while loyalty binds us to the citizens of Mareave. Tear into the baggage, make their supply ours. Bring me the means to take the fight to the vultures of the Broken Shore. Action: Plunder on Mareave Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Wolves of War with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

The Marches

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

Bounders

General: Fitzwilliam Thorn Orders: Jacks of the bounders. We have lost too many and need time to regroup and refresh, however the work is not done. This season we go to the Mournwold, chalkdowns and we watch the passes. We go defend the mourn while the Tusks are away . Watch the boundary and be vigilant. Look for brigands, wrong un's and any of those bastards Red Walder. Whatever you find bring to me. Root out the rot in your neighbours field. Action: Watch the Passes in Mournwold Enchantment: Concordium of Pallas enchanted the Bounders with Brotherhood of Tian. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Drakes

General: William Guildenstern Orders: My darling Drakes, we hold at wayford - You were valiant, you were stalwart, you were magnificent, you now must be the first army again. The Empire has seen our work, they support our overwhelming assault on Meade. I promise I will be the first through the gate, for we must take the town back for our pride. For the first time in marcher history the gates of Meade will be closed to us, the walls of meade will be enforced by Jotun and a statue of a Jotun "Hero" stands in our great town. We Drakes shall make sure it is also the last. The gates of Meade will open to Marcher merchants once more, the walls of Meade will be enforced with Marcher Bows and never again shall a false heroes visage stand in our town, For we will tear it down! No Kings, No Tyrants. Action: Overwhelming Assault on Mitwold Enchantment: Phoenix Rising enchanted the Drakes with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

Strong Reeds

General: Amberlain P. Black Orders: Under the five thousand trees of the fallen, we Lay Low again. The Reeds and our allies have fought and bled and died upon our bregas earth and to the earth we go. The land we gained was hard earned, but Loyalty to our Freeborn friends and our Mitwold neighbours means we must hold and trust they will have our backs when the time comes. Go now Reeds! Let the Jotun grind their teeth and curse our names as we slip through their fingers again and again. Watch the land, inspire our people, avoid the unquiet dead who have been pulled from their rest and wait. For Loyalty, for Vigilance, Reeds, go dark. Action: Lay Low in Bregasland Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Tusks

General: Jack Ashton Orders: Oi, let's keep this quick. Next season is going to be a big fucking scrap and we need more soldiers to finish this fight. We're heading to Kallavesa to keep an eye out for some boat touchers. If they rock up, teach the Fjorknce not to stick their nose into our business. Solid defence my friends. Let's get ready for Big Breg Action: Solid Defence of Kallavesa 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 four armies.

Black Thorns

General: Cadwell Waystone Orders: Few words are needed for me to explain what is about to fall upon Nesustak Forest and the septs of the Mallum that live within it. The Greentide of the Vallorn will descend across the land, but we will be there to meet them. Let us show the Empire why we are the first line of defence against this foe. We will deploy a solid defence to buy time for the soldiers of the Granite Pillar to protect the septs. We will show these septs the light of virtue and the strength it provides. Leave the word of the desperate Druj to our siblings the Citadel Guard and Golden Axe. Action: Solid Defence of Sarangrave Enchantment: Linkforge Coven, Sail and Sight and The Eternal Family enchanted the Black Thorns with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Quiet Step

General: Neve Agra Orders: My Thorns, for now we rest, we prepare and we wait. Something big is coming and we need to be ready. We are skilled and precise, and will strike when the time is right. The wind howls and soon our enemies will. Take pride with what we have done so far. Train, grow, flourish as the blossoms of spring. With our Dance we follow the steps the trods lead. Navarr will blood as the flowers do and cast our traps when we can so fear not, rest is goo and needed for us to help this empire grow. Enjoy your relaxation because soon the work gets tough. Action: Solid Defence of Zenith Enchantment: The Petrichor Dream enchanted the Quiet Step with Bound by Common Cause. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Urizen

Urizen have two armies: Argent Sword and Citadel Guard. They can support a single army.

Argent Sword

General: Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer Orders: Heralds of Autumn, we have unfinished business. The coward slavers have run from redoubt - but that's alright, autumn loves to Travel! This season I get to fulfil my ambition to defend Imperial Territory outside of Urizen. This season I renew my bonds of loyalty to my Imperial siblings. The Grendel are a plague in Mareave - taking the land and property of the Imperial Orcs - This season we take it back. We plunder the riches of the Grendel and we reclaim the property of the Imperial Orcs. Our focus is precise, our work is professional - the Grendel and the Grendel only are our target. Together with the Wolves of War, this season the Grendel will pay not only dearly, they will pay with everything they have. No coin left untaken, no wain left unclaimed, their property is ours - they just haven't realised it yet. Action: Plunder on Mareave Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will receive a share of the Guerdon.

Citadel Guard

General: Andronikos of the Lighthouse-That-Was Orders: Sentinels, Consider the Drowned Man. There were three Druj armies that tyrannised the people of the Sarangrave. As I write this, there are two. Under my command, the Basilisk was Broken by the Heroes of Anvil. Now the Snake and Crane will break on your discipline. W are their end. Action: Solid Defence of Sarangrave Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

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: My Hasta! You make our quartermaster weep. A family of raiders, sapscallions, you are loud, opinionated and at least two of you owe me money. But to the Druj? To our foes? You are the ghost in the wind. The nightmare at the edges of their Tunnel vision. But the job is not finished. The hand does not leave the door while the dark is moving. The Vallorn made the mistake of waking up while we're here. Make it a rude one. Hold the Vallornguards wisdom in one hand and the emperors steel in another. Our eyes saved the Sarangrave, now let our spears defend those who cannot defend themselves Action: Steady Conquest in Sarangrave Enchantment: Fountain's Whisper, Spire of the Auric Horizon and Storms End enchanted the Boyar's Hasta with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Golden Axe

General: Vojsuli Cherenkov Orders: Axe, we have fought to take Sarangrave. Now we fight to hold it. The Druj seek to take what we have claimed and in vigilance we shall deny them in this. We shall be a shield for our comrades fighting the Vallorn. We shall break the Druj with our axes. We deny them this day and for all days to come. Their empire shall fall, their armies shall break. Axe, with me, we Stand! Action: Solid Defence of Sarangrave Enchantment: Fountain's Whisper, Spire of the Auric Horizon and Storms End enchanted the Golden Axe with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Northern Eagle

General: Aksel Reznov Razoradze Orders: Varushka is a nation renowned for pulling its wealth from the forest and mines of our homeland. We now turn this strength to a more militant use. With pick & mattock, axe & saw, we will isolate Lower Saarnath. Tear down their bridges, block their roads & passes, & lay the groundwork for next season. When the Empires armies spill over the border, the Druj garrisons will be able to do nothing but watch from their forts as their fellow soldier become food for the crows Action: Isolate Lower Saarnath in Salt Flats of Sanath Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Wintermark

Wintermark have three armies: Bloodcloaks, Green Shield and Narwhal's Spear. They can support four armies.

Bloodcloaks

General: Tager Defender of the Fallen Tyrshalt Orders: Grimnir and scildran we have finished our time of feasting and merriment at home with our family and friends. It is time for us to go and help our siblings and cousins in the Marchers and to Mitwold. We go to recover the lost those who took the choice rather than becoming a Jotun Thrall and those who were slam by Stephen of Sarcombe. We do this with pride, we do this with loyalty in our hearts. Action: Recover the Lost in Mitwold Enchantment: Coven of Barabbas enchanted the Bloodcloaks with Clarity of the Master Strategist. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Green Shield

General: Iron Osric Orders: Hear now hall-folk, the hammer-song rising! The Jotun have journeyed from frost hidden hills, yet fearless she stood Elodan War-smith leading her armoured hammersmith throng. Bright are our byrnics and bold ring their greathammers. Hard fall their blows on the high hearted foe; Jotun go sprawling where her hammer sings. Broken like branches before the storm wind. Yet lowder than steel their battle-hymn thunders, songs of brave heroes and hard won renown. We winterfolk hear them, hearts growing stronger, shield wall together they strive through the foe. There fought Bree Shaw where bill black line bristled; There stood Haahan's bane where the war raven's wheel: Forward we go friends, fate waits before fear. Bright is the battle day where hammer blows fall! Action: Fight with Honour in Mitwold Enchantment: Ashen Flame and Sunlit Scepter enchanted the Green Shield with Knights of Glory. Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

Narwhal's Spear

General: Determination of Ice Kaisa Orders: If Fjorknae comes, Defend, Distract, Destroy Action: Guard the Gates in Kallavesa Guerdon: Military units supporting this army will not be rewarded by the Imperial Senate.

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