Wiki Category: News & Rumors 275

Prince Aylin’s forces have begun to reach the fighting in Goldenfield, supporting the Nightriver forces there to make quick work of reclaiming the territory from Clan Stonetooth. While the situation is still very fresh, with Aylin’s forces still arriving, spirits are high now that a concentrated effort has begun in the area. The warmer weather always means more action, and it seems like Nightriver and Aylin’s Reach are more than prepared for the fights ahead. The only concern now is the increasing worry that too much damage has been done to Goldenfield to be able to recover quickly enough to provide supplies for the continued warfare this year.

The arrest of Duke Joakim Ventrini has lit the flame of the City-State of Newhope’s rumor mill in the weeks following the Political Dinner. With charges of embezzlement, entrapment, conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and treason all held against him and no statements made yet by the Council, people wonder if they’ll be made to wait for the trial to get answers. Worse even–wondering if the Duke will survive Newhope detainment the way the last arrested Council member couldn’t. After the coordinated raid on Ventrini’s estate and the continued seizure of all his holdings, its clear that this was no simple arrest. Until Newhope releases an official statement, speculation about the Duke’s crimes is likely to continue to grow to epic proportions.

Not only are Duke Ventrini’s crimes at the top of the mind for many, but the method of his arrest as well. Specifically, an arrest order supported by Prince Aylin and signed by every Council member except the Grand Duke Byron Richards. Questions have begun to rise surrounding this detail– could it be a show of power from the remaining Council members? Was Grand Duke Richards not supportive of the arrest? Once again, only an official Newhope statement can clear the air, but the City-State is mysteriously tight-lipped.

The northern section of the Great Wolf’s Hackles has unleashed, the melt causing a mudslide at the edge of Nightriver’s territory. Thankfully, no major settlements were harmed, but the arduous task of traveling around the fall out will most certainly impact a few Nightriver supply lines as the clan likely does not have the spare hands to begin cleaning up the disaster with all their resources tied up in the war—not to mention the rumors of a planned joint offensive to connect the frontlines of Stormjarl and the Yurnai bridge. Speculation has risen that, being a collection of mountains, perhaps the Great Wolf’s Hackles delivered an equal-measure disaster on the other side, where Clan Grimward will also have to contend with this disaster among their own war efforts.

Warriors all across the front lines are watching as Shattered Spear Thralls turn against the Stonetooth overseers after Clanleader Laifnar Icefury revealed himself to be alive and leading the charge of rebellion from within Stonetooth territory. A number of Shattered Spear warpacks have already made their way to freedom and joined up with the forces fighting in Goldenfield, lighting a renewed vigor in the warriors already fighting there. Initial whispers about this massive change in the war were initially solemn, with most feeling like they’re watching the final death throws of the once-great Clan Shattered Spear. While the sentiment may be true, witnessing the clan go out in the truest way Ulven can– fighting with everything they have– has been galvanizing to anyone watching. No one can deny now that the Great Wolf’s ears are ringing, for better or for worse.

Across Aylin’s Reach, rumors are buzzing about the Northern Syndar having returned after their seemingly short return home. Seeing them traveling further out from the busking city center than their previous visit, the people of Aylin’s Reach are eagerly waiting to see what’s next from the mysterious new friends the city-state seems to have made. 

In the Pass— the thin area connecting Clan Nightriver to Grimward between the rocky mountains of the Great Wolf Hackles— Champion Holmar Bloodmoon has led a charge against Grimward forces in the area in an attempt to gain ground on this heavily-contested war front. The warpacks expected a hard fight against Grimward’s great army in the area, full of blood and singing steel, but instead were met with a skeleton crew of Grimward raiders. After the realization that Grimward successfully carried a ruse for months, Nightriver leadership has been moving warpacks to drive Clan Stonetooth out of Clan Goldenfield lands, and been in discussions to train up more… stealthy scouts in the coming months.

Clan Whiteoak’s shared border with former Clan Shattered Spear territory has remained heavily patrolled by Stonetooth forces. As Clan Whiteoak sees their first responsibility to see the Shield of Mardrun hold steady despite the war ravaging to their southwest, a supply sharing mission was embarked during a break in the cold temperatures. Despite this winter being the coldest the continent has seen in years, Stonetooth turned away the supplies, stating definitively that their outposts are taken care of. It’s unclear to Whiteoak leadership if the truth was shared, or if the lack of previous mordok activity over the year has contributed to their supposed successful outposts, but it is clear that whatever Stonetooth is doing— they’re confident in their ability to do it.

Pups in Pack Sjoulfur are being kept awake at night by a wandering spirit they’ve coined as “The Gouglar”. The cackling of these “spirits” can supposedly be heard all night while they terrorize households with small misfortunes. Lanterns emptied of oil, a blanket gone missing, a tangled ball of wool yarn— all are sure signs of The Gouglars presence. 

Worry not, children of Sjoulfur. The presence of mischievous spirits in the winter will surely mean a great fishing harvest come springtime.

The waters around Clan Stormjarl are finally looking more like ground gained against Grimward this month. After months of Grimward domination in the area with very little outside help for the allied fleet, they were able to push back against the Grimward naval fleet enough to turn the area into a highly contested war-zone. The war of attrition here may be finally looking up for the Stormjarl coastline, and those trying to travel it.