Late Harvest, 610 A.O.
Marjura
Merchants from Zaroflas in Bralorge are making a killing selling produce to the Marjurans, who haven't tasted Paratornian langocks in ages. Many new business deals are struck as a result.
Digeta Longa's agent Praanz da Kaelve does further investigation of the rumours about weapons smuggling and other shady dealings by weird adventurers. Many of the people who were on the convoy are brought in for questioning. Some harshly, others get encouragement and incentives to keep their eyes open for criminals
Melealina's animist magic stretches out from spiders, reaching animals all around Arhem. These animals will act as her scouts, eyes and ears, and even as her mouth at times, warning locals of dangers. But the locals do not listen, busy as they are with local gossip.
Myxa
Some of the Admirata's pirates have recently arrived to Myxa to set up arrangements for an outpost there. In the process they gain some new recruits, mostly fishermen who are bored with the island, or young nobles likewised bored.
Trinsmyra
Kark
Ummerto van Hamur's agents act as the mock 'enemy' to his army, working around the roads between Milacke and Kark. Thus they learn more about moving unseen in the local terrain, knowledge that will serve them well in the future.
Milacke
As the season of raiding is waning with the approach of fall and winter, the Condottier Ummerto van Hamur started military operation today along the Milacki border. The soldiers are tasked with trying to root out and catch the agents of the same. A great deal of 'raiding' and outright 'attacks' have begun, in what is proving to be an impressive operation. Though using non-leathal weapons, injuries are happening. Though this as well seems to be part of the plan, with members of the priesthood using their expertise and medical skill to care for the casualities, both real and simulated.
A Caravell packed with low and medium ranked Shagulites and their servants arrived recently to Isakra. They start preaching and proselytizing the Shagulite gospel to the locals, particularly nobles and city council members. The nobles listen to their call, and even though the family heads do not join, they do provide the Shagulites with considerable donations to enable them to set up a temple in with the Etenmenankis. Also, many of the younger nobles or city locals join the sect. For a spell, Isakra is gripped by religious fervour....
Rung
Anyone wounded in the military operation down south is sent to an encampment in southern Rung to be treated by the Priests in Ummerto van Hamur's employ. They gain much valuable experience of battlefield injuries that way, both real and simulated.
Palamux
Holy Kishate, The
Shamashi priests are sent out to praise the word of the One True God and to convey the message to each village, city, hut, and dirt farmer. Also informing that all who wish can have a future as a bringer of His message, through diligence and discipline. Many people join the clergy as a result.
But even as they do, whispers are heard everywhere, outside taverns, in city squares, in alleys and avenues. "War. War. War with the Hoxoh." The lies of the illusionist can no longer be tolerated. The placating words of the Crystalocrat Manzunla and his priests are seen not as reasonable, but as dissembling. If we are not prepared for war, why are there mercenaries gathering there? You are supposed to speak the truth! That is the single fuse that lights off the revolution. The Kishate lied to the people: claimed there would be peace while preparing for war. It no longer matters what they actually said. The winds muffle every voice that says "it is complex, and not a lie to speak of complexity." They bolster every voice that says "The truth is stark, clear, and plain. If the Crystalocrat cannot speak plain truth, they do not deserve to rule." The revolution is based on this simple idea: that the truth will always be self-evident, and that every man can know the truth just by looking. For now, the mobs rule....
Lasemos-Bhannavil
The Grand Syntald Hussler is glad to send a heft scholarship to the cash starved scholars in the Maraveldan Academy. It is the first time in many years they have been able to buy new books.
A tournament is held in Kharasma. It brings in people from near and far to either test their mettle on the arena or watch the fighters. Among the throngs of people, some high ranking nobles talk to others, recruiting them to work to further the interests of the Admirata Vemsica.
Nastrol
Edwyl Hussler, inside his academy in HOXOH and along with his closest advisor, issue sighs of relief as their efforts to work in tandem together to create stronger, longer lasting illusions seem to finally bear a slight success. Both men bow their heads in exhaustion, finally allowing their wearied minds a respite. As they drift into slumber, slumped in their respective chairs, each mind soars, as if their success would sway the tides of the struggles within Nastrol.
Mercenaries in the province polish their armor, have clean clothes, and be on their best behavior. Patrols engage people that may be taken for raiders or outlaws…whomever of the soldiers that clearly provide the best bragging stories (in public locations) about overcoming enemy odds and doing it through the support of the One True God....For the most part, though, the locals are not impressed and some scuffles erupt when they mock the mercenaries who have a hard time accepting that they're being made fun of.
Moskoria
The shores of Moskoria have been quiet. People began to think that trade might open up. A squall turns into a tempest turns into a near-monsoon. Bedeviling all reason, it sweeps in to batter Fontra Cilor for days, before retreating to the coatline to cut off all hope of fishing, trade, or transport
“In taverns and inns around the area information is shared that the Captains of the Ransarian boats are looking for crew in order to aggressively further increase their market share after an already successful season…”. Young people, eager to get a chance to poke Tricilve in the eye, join up.
Is the Kishate coming with war? Is it ruled by someone who killed the Shar Kishati and took his place? Has Elanvir the Minstrel been seen walking the streets, even though he died 20 years ago? And who really destroyed the Klavykan Empire? Rumour has it, it was done by Ransardi agents, acting together with the Kishate. Getting reliable information is harder and harder in Moskoria these days. Who can you trust?
Ziddisbar
Kastyki Privateers in Soblak use some of their proceeds to invest in the local fisheries. It's an instant success, bringing them more income. The Song fish is particularly popular - the fish is called thus because of how it makes particular tones when dragged out of the seas. The cook that can make a dish with song fish in harmonies or tonal scales is particularly praised.
Paratorna
Bralorge
The Trimeldan Knights are keeping active patrol and recruitment. Their call to help serve the house and the Empire attracts many young adventurous people to join.
Ilibauria
The increased demand in Ruhl also carries over to an increase in the need to study the Healing Arts in the academies in Ilibauria. Some patients are sent there by the Potion Makers in Ruhl to receive 'cutting edge treatments', or as study objects for new, previously unknown illnesses that have to be cataloged for posterity. Some of the sick people also get hooked on opiander, and they talk about eerie screams coming from the academy at night.
Karramak
Digeta Longa's infiltrators in Karramak now switch to a tall strategy, gaining trust and rank by showing themselves as hard-working and dependable people in the organizations they work for.
The Captain of the 1st lancers negotiates deals with prominent guild masters and traders, promising army protection in the city and naval protection for critical shipments. In return the guild council in the city votes for a crown loyal mayor who will promote her faction in the city/region. The council gladly accepts this and the new mayor is appointed by acclamation. The Duke Kartarinda, is old and sickly, but his daughter and heir apparent, a member of the New Sphere, does not comment. The silence is deafening.
Malusa
The Whig Maker's Guild recently started engaging in a side-business in this province, working out of Mazmatra in particular: Tree huggers and other tourists venturing there to experience the outskirts of the Shadow Swamp can use the Guild's transport network for travelling purposes. The Guild is very friendly to the local economy, supporting it by making it more accessible to these outsiders. These tourists are very interested in the local customs and gossip and ask a lot of questions, but the Guild can't be blamed for that.
New Mark
It starts with a hunting "accident". The head of the local house of caretakers of these Crown lands dies and letters to his eldest son does not seem to reach him. The 2nd and 3rd son sees an opportunity and start making moves to secure the title as count of New Mark. The conflict escalate with skirmishes bordering on open war in the province. At that time the crown steps in hard. "We can not tolerate war that threaten the trade to the capital!". Since all of the pretenders are obviously unfit to rule such an important area the house have their fief turned over to the crown who in turn give it to a small house who is know for its loyalty and reliability. Control and inspections of the goods flowing from an to the capital is increased, smugglers and traders who evade taxes are heavily punished by the new lord of New Mark. The increased revenue is used to permanently employ the services the small condottier army that was used to crush the infighting in the province.....
Paraltro
Local thugs have noticed that the haflings had a bandit problem that not even they were aware of. Luckily, they can offer protection in exchange for goods which can be used to hire more thugs to protect them better.
The plague of drug addiction keeps spreading in Siola and other centres in Paraltro, as nobles and notables are offered the opportunity to purchase their drugs at a discounted rate and make money by opening cafes. The cafes feature much milder forms of drugs and cater to those who aspire to prestige and power, but may not have made it yet. At least here, they are able to pretend. The cafes allow the power holders to extend their influence to various members of the population and gain money.
Crown loyal nobles start singing songs praising the Crown as they go home after a wet night in Siola's taverns. As they keep agitating, more and more young people join them, first just because drinking and making a ruckus is fun, later, because the patriotic favour fills them with passion. Their passions are directed against New Sphere-loyalist from the city, further bolstering their numbers. Evil rumors, and winning duels in the streets, they get a particular influx of new recruits.
Ruhl The DiFolts' offer to treat people for a reduced cost or free has caused a great number of people with chronic ailments to travel to Ruhl and Ilibauria in search for a cure or at least relief. The great increase in demand has in turn meant a need to recruit more potion makers in Ruhl. There are some rumours saying that some of the potions are not quite as effective as advertised, and not a few stories tell tales of people screaming with pain and dying, but those stories can't be true?
Tricilve
A new whig model has been introduced during the Harvest festival season, which immediately has been popularized by the young people, who want to use them to show their strongest assets...which consists of showing off their strongest assets. These fashions have become very attractive to people holding important offices, who are flocking to the Whig Maker's Guild shops for a fitting.
Goba da Grummi keeps manouvering in the Tricilvan noble circles. The desperation of the already blackmailed nobles are 'encouraged' to sell out their peers in hope of themselves getting let off the hook. They try to do so, but the result is only to that more nobles get stuck in Goba's web.
The Queen went on a spending spree on her favorite court wizards to buy rare books and ingredients. As a result the court wizards get access to new spells and incantations an can brew new potions in the laboratory.
Grigor Trimelda's courtiers have been seen working hard to to curry favor with influential members of the Bodâk. However, most of them are less than interested in talking to them. Apparently, the Trimelda's are considered a little too rustic and without that certain something to be listened to, they don't even have the latest whigs.
Saphyna
Tocme Forest
In the deep of the forest, Melealina continues to develop her art, experimenting with new spells to see what she may. Faeries help her industriously.