A trap is set to catch the thief.

A respected old merchant, Arsham Heavythumb, has died. She was the last of her house and her goods have been distributed to the other houses, as is custom.

An old noble has died and with no heirs her belongings have been claimed. Most of it is junk, only an old dagger seems to be of any use.

The remains of a dead wielder have been found and their belongings have been claimed.

The two resident troubadours of the taverns 'Milk Teeth' and 'The Stubborn Tankard' are preparing for an upcoming 'Duel of Wits!' The entire population is excited about this and extra gold is required to keep order between the supporters of the different troubadours.

The seeress warns of a sand storm. The settlement is prepared and there is no damages or losses. The storm uncovers a cache of old treasure.

A great hemlock was found in a nearby forest. Its beauty and size surpassed anything any of the woodcutters had seen.

A great oak was found in a nearby forest. Its beauty and size surpassed anything any of the lumberjacks had seen.

A great willow was found in the deep Marsh. Its beauty and size surpassed anything any of the gatherers had seen. They gather many fallen branches from the ground around its mighty trunk. The Marsh provides.

A letter was received demanding compensation for the death of the Baryan merchant. Adequate compensation was sent, minus the expenses for seizing the robbers.

Mercenaries were hired to retrieve the stone and the indebted. The mercenaries found no sign of the stone, but there was a large pile of treasure, and surrounding the treasure, blood, bones and pieces of the indebted.

The bog ejects the bloated corpse of the Baryan trader and a few chests. The trader's body is hung at the edge of the Marsh to let other traders know they are not welcome. Life returns to the Marsh.

A bolt of lighting split a huge petrified tree and much ancient amber was found inside.

When the sandstorm abated, a tower without any visible entry or exit point appeared. A single window glowed eerily each night, but no inhabitants were seen. Each morning, a pile of gold was left outside.

A white elk has been spotted and is seen as a good omen by all.

A band of adventurers has attacked and slayed an ogre in the Faey woods. The band has been found and hung, and their belongings seized.

Pollen from the abundance of flowers at the market means that everyone suffers with allergies, itchy eyes and sneezing. Productivity suffers.

During the annual Festival, alliances between the Merchant Houses are renewed and strengthened. Freeblades are acquired and marriages are arranged resulting in land and resources. It is a very costly time.

The toxicologists have spent time in their lab and discovered that an apple a day will keep people healthy. This increases the demand for apples.

The watch reported hearing an eerie song, sweet but sad, with words that no one understood. The Unseen society are taking this for a good omen.

An old letter was found in the bottom of the late nobles travel chest. The letter was addressed to some unknown relatives within the Barony of Loth. The letter is quickly burned and the old coins within are sent to the coffers.

A band of knights were provoking the Unseen Society to attack them. If they wont swear the Oath, their bones and essence might still be useful. Some Oathbound were sent to take care of them.

A giant bird's nest was found containing a large egg. It was accidentally dropped to the ground when hunters tried to reclaim it. It contained five pieces of ancient amber.

While patrolling the forests, rangers have come across an old tree containing much Ancient Amber!

When the Chelun are too old to fight, they wander from camp to camp, sharing the stories of Rana and the wisdom of the Marsh. They are welcomed wherever they go. The Marsh adapts.

A group of Sages study the ancient ruins and share the glory of Rana past. The news spreads from campfire to campfire. The folk dream of a better future. The Marsh adapts.

An accident occurs at the ancient ruins. A dragon monument toppled and killed some of the explorers. The villagers spend a day in mourning. Life returns to the Marsh.

Exploring the Deep Marsh, Hunters come across ancient ruins and carvings that resemble Rana. The story spreads throughout the Marsh and the folk celebrate. The Marsh gives life.

The lumberjacks seem to have a knack for animal husbandry but were put to work collecting materials to build more rat warrens. They took the Oath and worked hard to show their newfound loyalty.

The Council of Merchants met to decide how many coins will be added to circulation. The negotiations can be costly.

A brewer petitions to open a cidery and claim all the unsold apples. The farmers grumble but the brewer is allowed to buy the apples for a lower price.

The farmers report a good apple harvest. There is plenty to go around and the people are happy.

With the increased demand for apples, farmers raise the price.

The spring rains and the gentle sun have been kind to the apricot groves. A great harvest, means good profits.

Arsham Heavythumb's will has been found stating that her estate should go to an Arleon cousin. Merchant Law doesn't allow for a transfer of such wealth to another nation, and the remainder of her possesions are used to strengthen the battallions.

At the end of the rainbow, the searchers saw a bright purple glow that revealed a deposit of Celestial Ore. In some ways, this is better than the fabled pot of gold.

The cultists determine that these crows are a sign of Aurelia's displeasure. The peasants swear the Oath in order to appease Aurelia, and then hunt down the crows to appease their hunger.

A strange, but potent voice has visited the dreams of a wielder lately. It whispered ancient secrets of how to wield the Essence.

Strange, but potent dreams have visited a wielder lately. In the dreams, the Empress Aurelia whispered ancient secrets of how to wield the Essence.

A strange dream has visited the sleep of a wielder lately. In it, a soft voice beckoned the wielder across the empty desert and whispered ancient secrets of how to wield Essence.

A strange, but potent dream has visited a wielder lately. In the dream, the wielder sat across the fire from an ancient dragon and the dragon whispered secrets of how to wield Essence.

A Baryan merchant was ambushed and killed in the realm. The robbers were captured and the merchant's fat purse was claimed.

The mercenaries were rounded up and ransomed to their employers. For good measure tariffs on Baryan Trade is raised.

An Apiarist drew the bees from the Meadowdowns market and led them back to the hives. He offered honey and salve in compensation for the damage done.

The abundance of wild flowers at a market in the hamlet of Meadowdowns drew a swarm of bees. Many townfolk were stung and the market closed early.

The meadows of Loth bloom with a delicate blue bellflower named the Tears of Aurelia. Children collect the flowers and sell them to those making a pilgrimage to the Shrines of Aurelia.

Merchant houses compete to hire the most impressive companies from the Pikeneers Parade. These bidding wars can be very expensive.

A mysterious illness emerges in all villages with chicken coops. It spreads rapidly from camp to camp. Soon, all Rana are affected. Life returns to the Marsh.

A Great Horned Owl was spotted above a harima fortalice and considered a sign of fortune. Hearing of the omen, many Harima join the battallions.

A great windstorm runs through the Marsh. Many of the chicken coops are destroyed and the birds escape into the Marsh. The Marsh adapts.

On the anniversary of Aurelia's Birth, all the faithful feel a special connection to the empire and the spirit of Aurelia.

The birthday of Aurelia is celebrated each year with an exchange of gifts to represent the gifts she gave to the Empire.

On this day the Pipers bleet, the Hellbreaths boom and the night sky is filled with fireworks to celebrate another trip around the sun for anyone born this day.

The Rana recognize the spawnlings born on this day. A small crate bubbles up from the bog bearing gifts. The Marsh gives life.

The great bog ejects treasure from the past. The Marsh provides.

Dogs love bones, and Scout is no different. Scout has found a mound of old bones, and within some treasure was recovered. Good dog!

A thief attempted to climb the strange tower in order to break in. The thief's body was never found but a foul smelling mist surrounded the tower and the gold stopped appearing.

A pleasant day for excavating and even the Oathbound seem cheerful.

A pleasant day for maneuvers and drills. The Mercenary companies show off their formations to the amusement of all.

A pleasant day for feeding the ravagers. The Marsh provides.

A broken canoe, belonging to one of the explorers, washes up in the Marsh with no sign of the missing explorers. The families mourn. Life returns to the Marsh.

Large stones with unsettling carvings have appeared near a settlement. Some say it is the Faey who placed them there to sow fear in the weak hearted. The stones were claimed for the benefit of the masons.

The old forester tracked the wolf back to its den to find pile of old bones and armour. The unseen society are more interested in the bones than the wolf as they set out to retrieve the bones.

The sentry at a guard tower spotted and shot a pocked man running across the fields with a big bag. Lots of gold was found in the pocked mans possessions.

The sentry at a guard tower spotted and shot a pocked man running across the fields with a big bag. Lots of gold was found in the pocked mans possessions.

The militia have been building walls and fortifications. While they were gathering materials one of the old men fell into a mineshaft, he broke his legs but found an old deposit of Celestial Ore.

High tides flood the western border of the Marsh with salt water. Many Rana are lost. Life returns to the Marsh.

A daring hunter raids an oasis and brings back two live chickens. He explains that the Baryans keep chickens and harvest eggs. The Marsh adapts.

Villages with chicken coops are growing as this plentiful food source attracts more Rana and the spring welcomes many spawnlings. More spawnlings, more huts to be built. The Marsh gives life.

After hearing the wisdom of the elders, the chicken thief comes forward and returns the chickens. The thief is banished and their posessions are donated to the cause. Life returns to the Marsh.

Apple Cider is now sold and consumed all through the lands. The people rejoice!

The ever expanding empire needs more farms. A crew of Oathbound is sent to help the peasants.

The Coalflowers have built a new fortress and called it a gift from Loth. Some Scholars are sent to set up some excavations and spread the word of the Empress.

Each Merchant House hosts lavish entertainment to celebrate the newly minted coins and boast of their wealth.

Wherever the Oathsingers chant, they collect donations from the crowds who gather to hear the ancient melodies.

Reading these stirring verses aloud inspires the troops.

A ball of fire lights up the night sky. The Scholars suspect it may have powerful essence and go in search of it. It is a long and strenuous journey.

A ball of fire streaks across the night sky. Mistaking it for a new weapon, a skirmish erupts between two merchant houses. The costs for war are high.

A ball of fire streaks across the night sky. An elder travels the land proclaiming the comet signals the rise of Rana. Many see the comet and begin to learn the shaman ways. The Marsh provides.

Spectres traveled the fever-ridden lands and gave comfort to the living by raising any who had died after taking the Oath. They are called, the Risen.

Many markets and merchants are seen throughout the realm. All this commerce is generating a fair amount of gold for the coffers.

As the season turns, the refugees are embraced in the community, sharing knowledge and skills, for the benefit of all. The Marsh adapts.

Pipers from all over Barya come to Lastwell to compete for the best new composition. There is a great festival and much celebration.

Facing a hungry winter, the disloyal villagers saw the error of their ways. They took the Oath, erected a Shrine of Aurelia and experienced Aurelias mercy.

The Unseen Society reintroduces the quaint tradition of Corn Maze. It provides amusement and fun for the subjects and admission brings in coin for the cause.

Counterfeit coins were discovered. Anyone with counterfeit coins was immediately indebted and their assets seized. That meant new assets for honest Merchants.

Craftspeople can now provide a steady supply of weapons. They even begin adding exotic resources and develop enchanted artifacts. The Marsh adapts.

The journey in search of the Comet leads to a large crater and in its center is a giant chunk of Celestial Ore. The surviving scholars studied the Ore for months, but in the end it showed no sign of a new essence.

As the indebted were leaving the abandoned settlement, they were attacked by a mass of Crawlers that had been hiding in the ruins. There were some losses, but a few indebted escaped to tell the tale.

Crawlers have a remarkable sense of smell. Shaman are training them to seek out rare mushrooms with magical properties. The Marsh provides.

Employing a new method of crop rotation the farmers have been enjoying great harvests. They happily share their newfound wealth.

Scout discovered an abandoned crypt. The necromancers were pleased and turned those old bones into something useful. Scout was rewarded with a haunch of venison.

The expedition was successful and in the spring, many healthy new cubs are born in the Dreath compounds.

As the Cultists sing of Aurlieas great works, many are inspired to join the Unseen Society.

Baryans continue raiding the Marsh. Some hunters leave a false trail to the great misty bog. A week later the bog ejects armour, coins and weapons. The Marsh provides.

Dark clouds cover the land to the west. The peasants think it is an ill omen and refuse to work. Some troops are sent to remind them that dark clouds are much gentler than a sword.

Reports of farmers disappearing in thick mist have raised superstitious rumors about dark magic. It's been decided to supply lanterns to all remote villages, at their own expense, of course.

The Shaman share the lore of the Marsh and remind the Rana of their relationship with the Crawlers, Ravagers and Tremors. Stronger together, the folk celebrate, and the Marsh gives life.

A local innkeeper has been found dead, seems like he ran into a thief who killed him and escaped.

A group of Sages direct the foragers to collect poison mushrooms to be used in an artifact against the invaders. The Marsh adapts.

After much debate, the cultists determine that the double rainbow is a sign from Aurelia. So impressive is the sign that many new cultists are recruited.

A group of cultists returned from the Coalflowers with more followers to chant the name of the Empress. It also seems there was some treasure collected from the raiders and Gertrude Coalflower has sent along a fair share.

Some guards mysteriously disappeared while on patrol at the Dawn Star River. The local hunters investigate. Life returns to the Marsh.

While making the repairs on the trade route, an ancient abandoned settlement was discovered. The stones bore engravings similar to the ruins in the Rana swamp. A rare find of ancient amber was well received.

A strange disease spreads rapidly through the normally resilient Dreath. There are many deaths.

There are reports of Rana coming down with a strange disease after trading with the Baryan. Many die. Life returns to the Marsh.

Anonymous donations have shown up and they are much appreciated.

To the East, a great double rainbow was sighted. Everyone debates if this is sign from Aurelia and abandons all work.

A stranger boasted that they could find water in the desert using only a stick. Turned out they couldnt and the stranger was sold as an indebted to pay for the time he wasted.

New pipers work hard to impress the audience at the festival in order to get drafted by the best mercenary companies. Competiton has been known to lead to brawls between the competitors.

An elder wanders from camp to camp recounting tales of Rana heroes from the past. Inspired by these tales, younglings begin practicing their skills. The Marsh provides.

A wandering old hag was hosted at a nobles holding. At breakfast she told them about a dream of a mountain burning with blue fire and a pot of gold at its foot. After she left a single coin of gold was found in her bedding.

The rain raises the rivers and streams bringing drift wood to the gatherers. The Marsh provides.

A mighty wind blows through a caravan. All lives and goods are lost to the sands.

The mechanical birds are not appreciated. They wake the mercenaries very early in the morning to much complaining.

Villagers on the eastern border of Loth refused to pay their taxes or take the Oath. They chased the local cultists away.

A pine beetle infestation had spread in the woods to the East. A mass of rats were sent to clear the forest of beetles. The lumberjacks were frightened, but grateful.

The hunter has hatched more chickens and the Rana throughout the Marsh begin keeping chickens and eating eggs. The Marsh adapts.

The envoy returns from Pinecoast. The Baron of Pinecoast would not be persuaded and the trade tariff stands.

No one knows when the practice began, but on the Eve of the East Wind, the people of Loth leave offerings outside their homes and line their thresholds with salt.

The Unseen Society found something special at their latest excavation.

Dreath handlers go on an expedition to capture wild dreath. It is dangerous but their dens often hold shiny objects theyve taken from their victims.

The party of hunters investigating the strange sounds discovers a rare albino Ravager. They capture it and put it on display, many Rana travel to see it and it's widely believed that it's a sign of good things. The Marsh provides.

The explorers share maps of the area they covered in the Deep Marsh. They never did discover Greenstone Falls, but the map will be very useful. The Marsh provides.

A small party of folk set out in canoes to explore the Deep Marsh in search of the legendary Greenstone Falls. The Marsh adapts.

The village of Elmshire has reported strange lights and music coming from the woods. The oldest villagers claim it is the Faey and warn folk to stay away. But some villagers presented gifts to the Faey at the Offering tree by the forests edge.

The villagers of Elmshire reported that the Faey are friendly and have now held a feast for the Faey.

Those nasty Faey destroyed a village! The Oathbound were sent to salvage what they could and clear it for farmland. The barony has many mouths to feed.

Ignoring the warnings of their elders, the villagers of Elmshire have danced with the Faey and exchanged gifts.

Nothing has been heard from the village of Elmshire for a while, so a patrol of Cultists was sent to investigate. It was found empty and abandoned.

The strange tower disappeared without a trace, taking the Celestial Ore with it. In the basket that had held the Celestial Ore, a rare artifact was found.

The heatwave ended and the traveller spreading malcontent was apprehended. The hanging made for good entertainment and the farmers went back to work.

The Aurelian Scholars explain to the crofters that it was Aurelias blessing that made the land so fertile. If the crofters will renew their Oath, and have faith, then Aurelias blessing will return to the land.

The comet was recovered from the desert. The impact broke it into pieces and revealed Celestial Ore!

Not enough food is being produced and the people are starving. Much gold must be spent on food and illness.

The Hen has laid many more eggs but on the morning of the farmer's feast, the Hen was found dead. As a nice gesture, the hen was cooked and included in the feast. The feast is a great success.

The Rana use the chicken feathers to craft warm and soft sleeping pallets. Nothing is wasted in the Marsh. The Marsh provides.

A triumphant mercenary captain, wore a long Ravager feather in his hat during the Victory parade. This has sparked a demand for feathers and profits are up!

With feathers in such low supply, they are worth their weight in gold and profits couldn't be higher!

The annual Festival to mark the Freedom Alliance is at hand. All across the land, Baryans celebrate defeating Arleon and gaining their independence.

Scout was trained by the many cultists and particularly likes playing fetch with the Oathbound. Some Oathbound fell apart when they lost too many bones.

A fever spread across the land. Cultists raced to give comfort and to witness the Oath of the dying.

A fire tore through a village to the South, destroying everything. In the rubble, the villagers found signs of an ancient Mausoleum. It was a fine source of building materials.

After the Harima Brutes leave, a great fire can be seen deep in the desert and terrifying screams of pain can be heard from very far away. Those whove gone to investigate are never seen again.

Fireworks are set off for the finale of the Harvest Festival to the great delight of all. But there was an accident and a local granary was blown up. An investigation is ordered.

On the darkest night of the year, the Tinkerers compete to create artful displays of Fireworks to brighten the night sky and delight the people.

A sudden rain hits the hard packed desert and has nowhere to go. The flash flood damaged a small settlement and lives were lost.

The Hessian River has overflown its banks. A nearby farmstead was washed away but when the waters resided an ancient crypt was found.

The Bow River has overflowed its banks, and in its wake, a rare desert flower blooms. The Harima harvest these flowers, which are then distilled into the finest liquor, selling it for a great profit.

A great rush of water sweeps through the northern edge of the Marsh. The folk were prepared with their fishing nets and there was a great catch. The Marsh provides.

A young tinkerer, inspired by kites, develops a new pulley system for transporting ore from the deep mines and improving production. The local merchant houses pay handsomely for the new technology.

The mystic and his followers have been disrupting the market. They stormed several warehouses and stole a large amount of stone.

The elders knowledge is shared from stream to pond and more Rana learn to harvest. The Marsh provides.

An ancient Chelun counsels that the disease is a punishment for bringing foreign goods to the Marsh. Some refuse to listen and there are many more deaths. Life returns to the Marsh.

Some scholars, researching pine beetle infestation, stumbled upon a rat breeding farm hidden in the woods. The lumberjacks had stolen the rats sent to deal with the infestation! The Rats were liberated!

A wild Ravager descends on the village looking for the chicks. The family is reunited and the wild ravager joins the herd, but not before the ravager does great damage to the village. Life returns to the Marsh.

Some knights study the writings of a famous general. They present the new strategies to assure victory.

The Tinkerers Guild gifted mechanical birds to the mercenary battalions in recognition of a recent battle. Either the victory, or the mechanical birds, inspired more Baryans to become mercenaries.

The remaining explorers at the ancient ruins retrieve the bodies from under the ancient monument that toppled. Along with the bodies, a cache of treasure was discovered. The Marsh provides.

The scholars have found treasures in a richly ornate crypt. These treasures will be a great aid to the cause.

Roaming Faey Spirits have found some Glimmerweave, they say it was given freely by a friendly spider. They seem trustworthy, so no-one questions them.

A rich vein has been found in a gold mine.

A gold nugget of incredible size has been found!

A time of peace and a good harvest reminds everyone of the glorious days of Empire.

A golden eagle has been soaring over the battalions. Widely considered a good omen, the battalions are eager to face their opponents.

Farmers toil the fields to great effect and pay for the right to do so.

The many farms have had great harvests this past season. They share the spoils of their labor.

A Great Horned Owl makes its home in a guard tower. The Harima see it as a sign of good fortune but soon the falconry is empty and some Dreath pups have gone missing. A reward is offered to get rid of the Owl.

Each year, during the rise of the Fifteenth Moon, the Harima Brutes leave their post and journey deep into the desert without word.

The Harima Brutes return from their secret desert rituals. Some are wounded, some bear new scars and burns, but all display more strength and fierceness than before.

The traditional Pumpkin Harvest Festival is hosted along with a delicious Feast, Entertainment and a Giant Pumpkin contest.

The unseasonable heat to the south is affecting crops. The farmers have been heard mumbling that there is a curse upon the land.

Heavy rains wash away the salt and mark the end of Seventh Moon. The Rana are grateful for the seasonal bounty of food and salt. Many eggs hatch in the months following. The Marsh gives life.

A hermit, claiming to be a wielder, had gathered some locals to demonstrate his power. He did have power, but didn't know how to control it and he ended up killing them all. His belongings contained many interesting things.

A herald from a minor noble, Gertrude Coalflower solicited the Unseen Society. Raiders had been sighted and the Coalflowers seek aid in the form of gold to prepare their defences. Raiders are bad for everyone, and the nobles need to see that Aurelia protects all.

An elder sage has been teaching the folk about the uses of plants in different seasons for healing. The Marsh gives life.

The Ravager herd is growing fast and they break through the corral causing damage. The handlers build higher walls on the corral and reinforce the corral. The Marsh adapts.

Bards are hired to write songs and spread the tale of the village of Elmshire to warn other peasants not to trust the Faey. In Elmshire a shrine is built to remember the missing and sometimes, after a new moon treasure appears.

The archers study an ancient pamphlet on archery. They seem to learn something from it, the knowledge is passed from archer to archer throughout the armies.

Local peasants are terrified by a pack of wolves that have moved into the area, stealing their sheep. Some brothers of the Unseen Society are sent to investigate.

The shaman study the ancient human ruins and statues and learn much about their old enemy, the Empress Aurelia. They spread the story far and wide. The Rana will be on their guard. The Marsh adapts.

The Rana discover many old ruins and statues of humans. The Ethdra use the statues as target practice. Some are toppled for the valuable stone. The Marsh provides.

The hunting has been lean and the Ravagers are getting hungry. They break through the corral causing damage. The handlers share their rations with the beasts. Ravagers are too valuable to go hungry. The Marsh adapts.

The arrival of many refugees from the south strains food supplies. Life returns to the Marsh.

At the local tavern, a wise old forester shared their tracking secrets with the brother of the Society. Hes paid for his services and the Oath is sworn.

Some Sassanids were hired to investigate the mystic. They reported that the mystic and his followers were erecting a large stone statue in the desert. It resembled a winged lion protecting a large pile of treasure.

A Sandstorm lasting two days covered a wide area to the West. All trade was stopped as Baryans sheltered from the harsh winds.

Goods are shipping to the Barony of Pinecoast and profits are increasing in Barya, thanks to the wise leadership of the Council of Merchants.

The crops in the newly cleared land withered in the fields. Few fruits ripened. Extra food will have to be bought for the living subjects of Aurelia.

Inspired by the comet, the Tinkerers improve the aim of the hellbreaths and sell their new designs for a great profit.

Having huge sums of gold stored means better deals and better prices. The profits are stored in the vault.

Some cultists were sent to investigate the crow infestation. They salvaged some of the crops, but the crows came back.

A brave hunter searches the Dawn Star River for the missing guards. He reports sighting a monster in the river and no sign of the guards, just a few bits of broken weapons. Life returns to the Marsh.

A squirrel-hunter found some gems in a squirrel's nest. She told the tale at the tavern to the enjoyment of many. The jewels were later found in her belongings and confiscated.

Many knights have been jousting and training. The peasants are impressed and afraid of the strong knights. Many have volunteered gold for their protection.

On a cold foggy morning, just outside the castle gates, a troop of Oathbound were found patiently waiting. They had awokened and returned to restore the glory of the empire.

Reports come in of a landslide in the southern part of the realm blocking a trade route. The Oathbound clear the road and uncover an old cache of armour and relics from the time of Aurelia.

Loyal troops were sent to the Eastern border to show the disloyal villagers the error of their ways. Rats ate all the crops in the field while cultists sang of Aurelias many blessings.

A light rain caused a nuisance at a nearby excavation. A cultist slipped in the mud and discovered a hidden strongbox.

Light rains to the south provide much relief to the drought stricken area. The people celebrate!

Light rain makes for great fishing. The Marsh provides.

Chain Lightning flashes across the sky and strikes the land. A quarry is destroyed but a large deposit of celestial ore is uncovered.

A patrol passed by an abandoned farm and found a half starved litter of puppies. They took them with them to the next town and gave them to grateful farmers. All except one. It was kept as a pet for the troops and named Scout.

The League of Lumberjacks are branching out. They've set up stalls in the markets selling Long Tail Rabbit skewers. They are quite popular and help feed the poor.

The League of Lumberjacks were grateful for the rats that saved the forests and erected a monument to the rats that were lost.

Reports arrive of farmers being influenced by a traveller criticizing the nobles and putting thoughts of curses in their gullible heads. A bounty is put on the travellers head.

It's market day! And that means extra taxes for the rightful rulers of the realm.

The Marsh Lilies are in bloom and the Rana rejoice. The Marsh gives life.

One of the tattered scrolls from the trunk of old books is a partial map. This will be a great help. The Marsh provides.

The thief strikes again. Something must be done. There is an outcry for more guard towers.

The Rana welcome the mature Chelun to their camps where they build sanctuaries for these thoughtful allies. The Chelun bring great strength to Rana forces. The Marsh provides.

During the annual Festival, the heads of the most powerful Merchant Houses meet to renew their Alliance against foreign invasions, and to negotiate pricing for the year ahead. There is great profit in this.

Mercenaries have invaded! They claim to have a contract to extract compensation. Apparently the Baryan merchant was very well respected.

Many merchants are travelling the lands. The customs and tax collectors do their work.

During the annual Festival, the charter of Merchants is decided. There are a limited number of memberships. The weakest Merchant houses are absorbed into larger houses and their assets put to good use, usually as indentured servants.

The craftspeople return victorious after stealing ore from the Baryans! There is much celebrating and crafting. The Marsh provides.

The milita has drilled and trained night and day. Their efficiency spreads through all the forces.

The troubadour from 'Milk Teeth' was victorious. Some would say she sounded glorious. Her rowdy rhymes of rotting teeth, roused the audience and she won a wreath.

Craftspeople bemoan a steady supply of minerals to keep up with the demand for weapons. They band together and rob a Baryan mine. The Marsh adapts.

An unusually thick mist has swept across the land. There have been reports of lost sheep and shepherds.

A wise Shaman investigates the monster in the Dawn Star River and discovers a sunken statue, and strewn around it are heaps of ancient amber. The missing guards are trapped nearby in a sinkhole that revealed ancient ruins. The Marsh gives life.

The many farms are ensuring a large population and a large population means a large militia.

Everyone remembers the anniversary of the day long ago, when the Empress Aurelia died. Folk visit the Shrines of Aurelia and leave flowers and other offerings, hoping for her blessing in the year to come.

The winds that blasted the caravan have moved the sands and uncovered a merchant's cache.

An elder shares the knowledge of the season. Young Rana learn to harvest mushrooms. The Marsh gives life.

The folk whisper of the monster sighted in the Dawn Star River. They light many fires at night and the Guards and Hunters are unwilling to patrol alone. The Marsh adapts.

The folk whisper of the monster sighted in the Dawn Star River. They light many fires at night and the Guards and Hunters are unwilling to patrol alone. The Marsh adapts.

A mystic has been spreading tales of a winged lion in the desert that warned him of the evils of gold. The creature promised him a life without suffering if he would renounce material wealth. His crowd of followers are disrupting production.

The Council of Merchants hires a Sassanid to go to the Barony of Pinecoast. They soon get word that the Baron of Pinecoast has had an accident. The new Baron has removed the tariff on Baryan goods.

A group of Hunters come across an abandoned nest of Ravager eggs. They transport the nest to a local village to keep the eggs safe. The Marsh adapts.

Newly minted coins, with a hole in the centre, were unveiled at a ceremony. The hole reminds everyone of the taxes they used to pay to Arleon.

The Oathbound were directed to clear lands near the Tenderwyld for new Crofts to feed the growing brotherhood of cultists. After cutting down a particularly old tree, they were swarmed by crows.

News of the workshop explosion spread and drew the attention of many Tinkerers who journeyed to the site to study this new formula.

A new orchard is planted, bearing fruit for the people and taxes for the barony.

The Unseen Society erect new Shrines of Aurelia each year. This requires great artists and only the best stone will do.

An entire village has been troubled with nightmares. The story spreads and some say they are cursed. Life returns to the Marsh.

A black-clad old woman has been seen moving through the lands. Wherever she goes she always leaves a small offering in exchange for a place to sleep.

The new gunpowder is adapted for the Hellbreaths. Unfortunately there was an explosion during testing and the workshop was destroyed.

An old hut was found and the hermit inside grudgingly parted with the exotic materials she had gathered in the woods.

Returning to the overgrown Oasis, the Tinkerers found the vines had grown as thick as tree trunks and then died. There were no more roses, and when they cut through the giant vines, they found that the oasis was dry. The vines were collected for lumber.

Cultists find a rare scroll at an excavation. It contains ancient knowledge on spellcasting in battle that will be useful today.

An elder teaches the Rana young how to make the Tremor drums. The materials come from large fish that live deep in the Marsh. There are a lot of fish needed and a lot of fish to eat.

A giant opal was found and auctioned off for great profit!

A great optimism has spread through the lands.

The Merchants guild took up a collection to pay for mourners for the funeral procession. It was a very solemn and swift affair.

The cultists circulate a pamphlet describing the many signs left by the Great Empress Aurelia. They visit even the smallest villages to share their theories.

A mysterious mist lingers across the land. Sometimes when the mist parted, glimmering ore was found.

In this time of Rogue Mercenaries, merchants hire bands of mercenaries to protect the trade routes.

The local farmers are starting to see the benefit of worshipping Aurelia. Less border hostilities with nearby baronies and the protection from the undead army have lead to a peaceful growing season for them and a greater tax collection for the barony.

After many victories the invaders have been driven away. The songbirds sing, the lilies bloom, and the folk gather to give thanks for the yearlings born to a brighter future. The Marsh gives Life.

The peach picking militia have returned from the peach harvest and they brought some friends, and some pies!

Grateful farmers send cases of peach wine. The troops remember what they are fighting for.

Great weather and a bumper crop. Some of the milita leave to pick peaches.

A huge pearl was found in a river.

A horrible pessimism has spread through the lands.

Some gold has gone missing.

Many folk make the annual pilgrimage to visit the Shrines of Aurelia and remember her great wisdom and love for her people.

The rain continues and the pits fill with water. The diggers stop work but they catch many eels in the pits now that they are filled with water. The Marsh adapts.

An oasis to the south is overrun by a swarm of clicking, hungry locusts and will have to be repaired. It seems the seeress was telling the truth.

Moved by the stories of the glorious Aurelian Empire, many take the Oath. In their enthusiasm, they convince their relatives and friends to do the same. May the Empress bless us all.

A pocked man has been seen skulking around the villages of the land. There are rumors of ill times to come. Extra wood is gathered to keep the fire in the hearths burning.

The knowledge of mushroom foraging is misunderstood and poisonous mushrooms are collected. Life returns to the Marsh.

Some crofters have had a poor harvest. They claim the land has changed, and is not as fruitful as it was in the time of Aurelia. They petitioned some Aurelian Scholars to find some answers in the history books.

After a season of training and drills, the pikeneers from many companies form an annual parade to show off their precise coordination. Crowds come from all over to watch these impressive displays and wave flags for their favourites.

Some scholars have been mapping the movements of the stars. They hope to predict future celestial events.

A patrol stumble upon a village in celebration. They quickly find out what the ruckus is all about. A hen has layed a solid golden egg. The egg and the hen were swiftly claimed for the realm's profit.

After a period of time with no attacks on trade caravans, many merchants dismiss their mercenaries. The extra protection is no longer needed.

Farmers reported the largest pumpkins on record. Trouble is, they are hard to transport to market. Oathbound are dispatched to aid the harvest.

An observant cultist studied the puppet show and connected the Puppet Master with the local unrest and the missing Oathbound. All puppet shows were cancelled, the puppets are reclaimed and the regretful Puppet Master swore the Oath.

A puppeteer travelled from market to market telling heroic tales of the mighty Oathbound to the children and teaching them the honor of the Oath of Aurelia.

Inspired by the Puppet shows, children around the kingdom began making their own Oathbound puppet shows. Several Oathbound went missing wherever the puppet shows took place.

The Coalflowers defeated the raiders but there was much damage and they now request aid to make repairs. In exchange for their Oaths to the Empress, more aid is sent.

Baryan raiders attack a remote village, killing many Rana. The surviving villagers flee to the deep marsh. Life returns to the Marsh.

To the south, a great double rainbow was sighted. Everyone went hunting for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, abandoning all work.

Without the rain, there are no rainbows. The waters recede and the spawnmates collect treasure along the river bank. The Marsh provides.

The river bank where the Rana Shaman was killed is covered in the bloated dead fish bodies. The villagers fear theyve been cursed by the Rana Shaman.

Recent Baryan raids in the south have caused many Rana to flee, leaving everything they have behind. Those fleeing without shaman to guide them, are often lost in the Marsh. Life returns to the Marsh.

The villagers returned the Shamans body to the Rana. The Rana disappear into the woods by the river and leave a giant opal behind.

A frogling from Rana was found chanting on the river bank. Dressed in tatters this frail shaman soon perished. An artifact was found in his ragged leather sack.

A frogling from Rana was found chanting in the woods. Oathbound were sent to investigate and they immediatly attacked and killed the frogling. There seemed to be an ancient command from Aurelia about the annihilation of all Rana.

A Rana frogling was found chanting near an oasis. Dressed in tatters this frail shaman soon perished to the Harima interrogators methods. An artifact was found in his ragged leather sack.

A group of hostile Rana have shown up in the realm demanding the body of their kin. It seems the old shaman was important to them.

Some cultist were sent to investigate why the Rana were in the nearby woods. Their purpose remains a mystery, but a strange crypt was discovered with dragon carvings on the outside and treasure on the inside.

Having many rangers patrolling the lands has made farmers and peasants feel safer and the tax collectors can freely collect the gold.

A team of builders doing repairs at the academy discover a trunk of old books. Junk or treasure? It remains to be seen.

Cultists have discovered a trunk of old books. Theyre donated to the Unseen Society for their research.

Upon further examination of the roses from the overgrown oasis, the Tinkerers were able to extract an oil with euphoric properties. It sold for quite a profit.

The Shaman teach that nothing should be wasted. If a Ravager dies in battle the meat feeds the camp, and the marrow is used to trap and train more Ravagers. Life returns to the Marsh.

The receding waters from the recent flash flood pulled the sand away and revealed a forgotten oasis.

As the sea waters recede after the high tides of the Seventh Moon, an ancient Rana monument is found. The Marsh provides.

The scholars were able to raise some Oathbound from those recently killed by the toxins, so the trip was not a total waste.

A clever Scholar realized that the reclusive toxoligist, Malerence Tenic, had kept a small lab in the village that was destroyed by the Faey. The earth had been polluted by the lab when the Faey attacked.

Impressed by the pikeneers display during the parade, many young people enlist with their favourite pikeneer company.

Led by some shaman, Rana refugees from the South find their way to safer camps in the North. The Marsh gives life.

Having found the treasure the skull whispered of and seeing no further use for it, the skull was sold to a travelling merchant who expressed an interest in things like that.

An old temple has been located and searched. A wise Chelun has helped identify the most important items and the history behind them. The Marsh provides.

The honey and salve from the Apiarist provides relief for the allergies and they sell well at the market. Sales, productivity and taxes are up!

On the eve of First Moon, a feast is held and lanterns are lit to float along the streams and waterways of the Marsh. Stories are told to remember those who have died, and visions of the future are whispered around the Shamans tents. Life returns to the Marsh.

Indebted are sent out to make repairs after the sandstorm. This causes labour shortages in the foundries, mines and mills, but the wool shipments start up as soon as the repairs are made.

The Captain of the Guard begs a reprieve for the owl. Since its appearance at the guard tower there has been an influx of Harima volunteers.

Most of the captive folk are recovered from Barya but there were more losses. The folk are demoralized. Life returns to the Marsh.

A full moon cycle after the broken canoe was discovered, a few of the explorers were found hungry and tired on a makeshift raft. The Marsh gives life.

The Baryans have become too bold. Its time they were taught a lesson. Storm Guards execute a successful raid. The people are inspired. The Marsh provides.

A large force of Baryans is seen approaching the swamp. Their path leads them directly through the Crawler breeding grounds. Life returns to the Marsh.

A new and powerful gunpowder is tested by the Musketeers with promising results.

A rockfall blocks a stream endangering the farms that rely on the water. Some Oathbound are sent to clear away the rockfall and reinforce the stream bank. The locals are impressed.

A small rock slide wiped out a farm, but deposited a huge pile of stone.

A band of unemployed mercenaries have taken to a life of crime. They have ambushed caravans and stopped trade across the desert. They must be stopped.

A novel from the trunk is about the great love and tragedy of the knights of old.

An unusually large flock of crows have claimed much of the recent crops from the new crofts. There will be less grain in store for the cultists and less taxes for the barony.

Many peasants can't afford apples with the increased prices. The farmers refuse to lower the prices, claiming that since they're so good for you the price should be high. The apples begin to rot.

Studying the scrolls found in the trunk, the elders unlock the mystery of the ancient runes. This is very useful! The Marsh adapts.

A Baryan Sassanid together with a Tinkerer were resposible for the explosion. Hiring fireworks specialists from Barya was, in hindsight, not a good idea. But the spies had been well paid and that gold is now confiscated.

With the hired Mercenaries protecting the caravans, the attacks stop and trade resumes. The future looks bright and attracts new trade.

The layer of salt left behind from the Seventh Moon high tide attracts many creatures of the Marsh and the Rana hide in their huts. Beware the wild Ravagers. The Marsh adapts.

The Rana collect the salt left behind by the receding waters of the Seventh Moon high tide. This valuable resource helps preserve fish and other foods. The Marsh provides.

Aurelia was right to utter the commandment of Rana's annihilation. Rana raiders have appeared in the lands causing havoc.

Tribes of hostile Rana have appeared, who knows why these savages would do anything? Perhaps they are lost.

The farmers were really creative with the scarecrows this year. They look like Oathbound with funny hats. Spirits are lifted and the harvest is good.

Many wounded veterans have been traveling around the lands gathering gold for the cause.

The Aurelian Scholars find no answers in the history books to explain the changes in the land. They raise some Oathbound to see if they remember anything from the time of Aurelia.

The elders say that the season of Awakening is the time to cut back reeds from the birthing pools and fortify the banks around the pools. The Marsh adapts.

The elders say that the Season of Dreaming is the time to imagine the future when the Rana are free and the Marsh is reclaimed. The Marsh Expands.

The elders say that the season of Hope, when the Rana young are born, is a time to celebrate the possibilities of the future. The Marsh gives life.

The elders say that the Season of Listening is the time for all young Rana to find their calling and develop their skills. The Marsh adapts.

The elders say that the Season of Preparation is the time to gather food and supplies for hard times ahead. The Marsh provides.

The elders say that the Season of Reflection is the time to think back on the joys and sorrows of the past and give thanks to the Marsh. Life returns to the Marsh.

The elders say that the season of Watchfulness is the time to guard the birthing pools and protect the Rana spawnlings. Life returns to the Marsh.

The journal of an ancient wielder is found in the trunk of old books. It shares some interesting theories of Necromancy and has been sold to a collector of rare books for a handsome sum.

A seer travels to the village cursed with nightmares. She discovers the watersource has been tainted by some old leaking barrels. The villagers remove the barrels and discover treasure inside. The curse is lifted. The Marsh adapts.

A seeress in the market warned all her customers of a plague coming in the form of a noisy dark mass. She was fined for disturbing the peace.

The Risen return to their duties, some in better form than others, and continue to serve. Many more peasants, take the Oath hoping that they too will cheat death.

A monstrous thunderstorm has split a giant boulder into workable stones. Workers have swiftly claimed all suitable material.

An elder welcomes the new Tremor riders into the community and after an evening of celebration there is peace.

A herd of sheep was slain in the dark of night. The herder was punished for sleeping on his shift but the locals now fear what is hiding in the darkness. On the upside, the sheep skins were sold for a bit of gold.

The villagers report that the Baryan raiders took captives. The folk remember the days of slavery and demand retribution. A party of hunters is formed to recover the Rana. The Marsh adapts.

A smith has sent their latest piece of work, the craftmanship is superb!

The scholars predict a solar eclipse. A celebration is held in Aurelias name, the spirits are high!

The sky swallows the sun like the river washes over sand. The Rana see this as a good omen and there is much celebrating. The Marsh gives life.

Pilgrims will bring the Tears of Aurelia to the Shrines and whisper their sorrows in the hopes that the Empress will take their pain away.

Winning battle after battle has paid off. Gathering all the spoils and pieces from the battlefields have netted a large sum of gold.

Many peasants are now hunting squirrels as a way of getting extra food. The pelts they sell gather some extra gold in taxes.

The wandering black clad woman has been found dead, with several stakes piercing her body. Her belongings are redistributed. But it seems that she, in death, has uttered a curse!

The Tinkerers have discovered a new method of working steel. This new method creates lighter blades that hold their edge longer. The Sassanids are even more effective now.

The steady supply of steel allows craftsmen to create fine artifacts of far superior quality.

The Tinkerers new method of working steel has been applied to industry. Sawmills and mines are more efficient and profits are up!

Everyone who ate at the holding with the old hag has awoken with food poisoning. Some started whispering that the old hag is to blame.

A caravan driver reported that an oasis along the trade route had been overgrown with a thorny vine. Theyd had to hack at the vine to get to the water, and the vine had grown back immediately. They claim the well is cursed and should be avoided.

Farmers were sent to the newly cleared land but they complained about a bad smell and strange ailments. Some died and many of them abandoned the farms.

A wandering shaman tells of a strange keening sound in the deep Marsh. Even the Ravagers seem disturbed by the sound. A party of hunters investigates. The Marsh adapts.

The knights were defeated and their bodies donated to the scholars for study. Their armor was of good quality and kept in compensation for the trouble they caused.

Strong winds to the North have damaged villages and knocked down trees. The lumbermills will need repairing to process the fallen trees.

Studying the human books found in the trunk from the bog, reveals their strategies. Rana develop new ways to defeat the humans. The Marsh adapts!

One of the tax collectors has done a great job recently.

One of the tax collectors has done a great job recently.

A hunting party made up of Musketeers and Pikeneers was hired for an expedition to the swamp to collect more Ravager feathers. The hunting party was never seen again and there is no new supply of feathers.

The hostler at the village coaxes another Ravager to care for the abandonded eggs. All three hatch! And they are hungry.The Marsh provides.

Troops are sent to procure the services of the seeress who predicted the locusts. Her talents might prove useful.

Troops are sent to procure the services of the seeress who predicted the locusts. Her talents might prove useful.

The Council of Merchants received new tariff rates from the Barony of Pinecoast. The rates are outrageous! An envoy is sent to negotiate. The Merchants share the cost.

A Baryan book of taxation reform was translated. Many of the ideas are implemented to great effect.

The Explorers Guild are excited about the journals and have commissioned surveyors to make new maps outlining the expanded territories of the realm.

A wandering merchant was caught trying to cheat the locals. He was swiftly judged for his crimes and his goods - various exotic resources - were seized.

A gift has arrived from the forest court. The Faey send their fondest greetings and an old artifact wrapped in a finely embroidered linen cloth.

The hen that was claimed has laid many golden eggs but letters have been received from the village asking for its return. Preparations are made for a feast to reward the villagers for their 'gift' to the realm.

A visiting scholar reveals some secrets of the neighboring Barony in exchange for access to the library. This information will be useful in future conflicts.

The troubadour from The Stubborn Tankard did not claim the wreath for which he hankered. But for his clever rhyme of Nail and Hale, he was awarded many flagons of the best pale ale.

The local nobles are grumbling. Little things are constantly going missing.

A robbery! Somehow a thief broke into the vault and took off with a hefty sum.

The thief turns out to be a young noble, bored with life but not fit to be a knight. They're sent on a lengthy trade mission to Barya, there those skills were put to good use.

A group of curious Tinkerers went to investigate the oasis. It was indeed overgrown and they couldnt get anywhere near the water. It was surrounded by a wall of thick thorny vines that bore beautiful and fragrant roses. They returned with some samples.

An elder teaches the Rana young how to ride the Tremors with stealth through the Marsh and how to watch for their enemys approach.

Thunder startles a herd of sheep into the woods. The sheep are never found but the shepherd found a tree of amber.

New members flock to join the Unseen society and see the glory of Aurelia restored. However theyve abandoned their work and the markets suffer.

The mercenaries have honed their skills in the many battles fought. Their spirits are raised!

There is no war without loss. Life returns to the Marsh.

The Tinkerers have developed a new method for processing Celestial Ore. A time of great invention begins and there is profit for all!

The brothers from the Unseen Society report that the wolf tracks were washed away and they found nothing. However, the peasants were grateful for the attempt and saw the benefit of joining the society.

A merchant calculated the gold that had been found outside the strange tower and left a basket with the equivalent value of Celestial Ore.

A trader from Barya travels through the swamp with a brightly colored wagon filled with useful tools, woven blankets and candy. They trade for mushrooms and plant dyes. The Marsh adapts.

A Baryan traders brightly colored wagon is found mired in the bog. There is no sign of the Trader but the wagon and contents are salvaged. The Marsh provides.

The early morning wake up by the mechanical birds, allows more time for training and longer marches. The mercenaries improve.

A troupe of entertainers have been going from tavern to tavern, spreading laughter and joy throughout the lands. The troops now have high spirits for coming battles.

After a battle a hefty chest was found that was guarded by the, now dead, enemies.

The bog ejects a trunk of old books and scrolls. Some of the scrolls have runes similar to some old carvings in the marsh. Theyre brought to the Chelun for further study. The Marsh provides.

A Shaman teaches the young how to approach and tame a wild Tremor. Tremor venom is used by the Shaman for many purposes. The Marsh adapts.

A trunk of journals from the old explorer Sheema Farstep is discovered at a dried up Oasis. Theyre sold for a symbolic sum to the Explorers Guild.

The winning compostion from the Pipers competition receives a brass tuning fork and a cash rewards. The local battalions recruit many new pipers.

An elder teaches the Rana young how to mount the drums on the Tremors. It is dangerous work and sometimes there are accidents.

Two villages feud over stolen chickens. Lives were lost. A travelling Shaman reminds the villagers that violence should be directed at the invaders and not each other. Life returns to the Marsh.

The recent victories have inspired many volunteers to join the army!

The recent victories are seen as a sign of Aurelias favor. Many seek to join the Unseen Society and rebuild the empire.

The recent victories have inspired many young Baryans to seek their fame and fortune with the mercenary companies!

The recent victories have inspired many Rana to rise against their oppressor! The Marsh adapts.

Every fire burns warm and the spirits of the troops are soaring.

The Guild sent some Tinkerers to deal with the Crawlers and repurpose the settlement as a waystation for caravans travelling the dangerous route. There were no more caravans lost.

An old skull that was kept locked up in a chest has started whispering about treasures buried a long time ago. Following the directions a small treasure is found.

A travelling merchant brings a strange whispering skull to the scholars of the Unseen Society. After learning of the glory of Aurelia, the Merchant donates the skull and gold to the scholars.

A white eagle has been soaring over the armies. Widely considered a good omen, the troops will rush to fight for the cause next time they are challenged.

A white eagle has been soaring over Southcreek Flats. This is widely considered a good omen, and the folk rejoice. The Marsh gives life.

Wildflowers grow along the road making everything smell sweeter. Peasants collect them for market. Bailiffs collect their taxes.

The honorable Guild of Woodcutters are celebrating a fruitful season and has happily donated some lumber.

A sudden sandstorm causes damage to a trade route and some caravans are lost. The Guild reports a shortage of wool due to the lost caravans.

A workshop has produced a new and more powerful gunpowder.

Under the wreckage of the workshop that exploded, an ancient cache of exotic resources is found.

When the Chelun first crawl from the egg they travel far along the waterways of the Marsh, gathering strength and knowledge. The Marsh gives life.