Breim Newsletter

Welcome to the Breim Newsletter!
This newsletter is a platform for all manner of Breim news, Umare and Kawaru alike (IC and OOC). It also acts as a timeline of updates from late 2019 onwards. Updates are listed newest to oldest. The newsletter was moved to wikia in October 2020.
Members can also submit their own contributions to be added to the newsletter! These contributions are subject to admin approval, but we encourage members to come up with their own plotting pieces for other members to participate in - and have them promoted in the newsletter.
== Official OOC Newsfeed ==
December 12th: Page on Ghosts and Spirits added
December 8th: Page on the Arcane added
December 4th: Page on Breimian gender and sexuality added
March 25th: Breim member adoptables go live
 
March 22nd:  Page on Breimian Herd Relationships added, Master rank updated and no longer requires an activity check.
 
March 21st:  Updates and edits made to the Healers and Wardens pages.
 
March 19th: Breimian Religion page added, updates to follow
 
March 18th: Breim Herd Directory added to help make finding relevant Breim pages easier. Edits and updates to the Breim Umare and Kawaru Pages have started
 
March 17th: Second edition of the Breimian News Letter released. Minor Rank Changes -  Outsiders have been integrated into the Ties as a subrank, New sub-ranks for Kawaru Citizens are also available!
 
March 10th: Creativity Contest submissions by nychnymph added to the Sirith Page.
 
March 9th: Updated the Breim section of the Surnames Page and the Breim In Game Timeline
 
Throughout February: Updated Sirith Page, Added pages for cities and towns in Sirith
 
January 1st: Breim herd is open again! Send in those applications, blessing notes, and NPC quests!!!
------2019-------- 
December 1st - 31st: Breim Herd will be closed. No new applications, blessing notes, or Breim NPC quests will be accepted during this time as Ginger will be away for the holidays.
 
26th of November: The Newsletter goes live!!!
 
25th of September: Breim World Event: Ascension went live. A new map was added as well to help flesh out the herd's territory and act as a visual aid - Map Of Sirith
 
1st - 7th of September: Breim Herd Group Opening - 9 new members joined the herd!
== Future Updates ==
December: Breimian Language, The Arcane, Rank updates
2021: Breimian Technology, Map of Sterling, Map of the Point
== Herd Happenings ==
=== The Umare ===
Time 	Event
April 1702 	Chapter 9
January 1702 	At dawn, an unexpected total solar eclipse occurs, lasting an unnaturally long 30 minutes. This event is unprecedented, and completely goes against the charted movements of both Sol and the Pale. Afterwards, the sky is bright and the weather clear all across Hireath. This causes great concern for the already superstitious Umare and they begin to turn to their astrologists and priests for answers.
New Year 1702	New Years Celebrations
December 1701	
* As the cold begins to take hold, the Umare struggle as the herd prepares to face their first winter together above ground. 
* While the cultist attacks have seemed to stop for now, many parents are left mourning the loss of their children, giving up hope of ever seeing them again in the wake of failed rescue parties. 
* Discussions about building alliances continue, and the usually reclusive herd has been a bit more open about inviting vagabonds within their boarders, seeking the travelers wisdom of life on the surface world. 
November 1701	
* Unpredictable Cultist attacks began on small Umare towns and villages in the North, resulting in a rash of kidnappings. Young Umare children (especially those who have been born blessed) are being taken by the bloodthirsty vagabond faction, creating chaos and causing fear and instability among the now incredibly vulnerable herd.
* Discussions of building alliances with those on the surface begin anew as the herd attempts to learn how to survive on the surface with all it's new dangers and challenges. 
* Wardens have begun branching out to learn the best paths along the surface to connect cities and towns, as well as learning about survival and the dangers of the surface.
October 1701 	
* Former High King Isamu's return is announced
* Breim World Event: Ascension - Nearly the whole of the tunnel dwelling herd is brought to the surface by Argus with Digend's help. The herd is later made aware of Argus's current alliance with Digend.
* Chapter 8
=== The Kawaru===
Time 	Event
April 1702 	Chapter 9
January 1702 	At dawn, an unexpected total solar eclipse occurs, lasting an unnaturally long 30 minutes. This event is unprecedented, and completely goes against the charted movements of both Sol and the Pale. Afterwards, the sky is bright and the weather clear all across Hireath. While it is concerning, only the most scientific minds among the Kawaru really try to understand it and find a practical explanation, though mounting concern that it may be the work of the gods keeps the faction on edge. 
New Year 1702	New Years Celebrations
December 1701	
* With the Serorans aid, the Kawaru Growers slowly become more adept at hoof to hoof combat and self defense all of which have helped the Kawaru in fending off the Terror birds.
* Talks of sending out consul from the Kawaru have begun with the hope that reaching out to the surrounding herds could help the Kawaru build new trade agreements and find their own allies. 
* With the cold starting to take affect, the Kawaru are struggling to prepare for winter and ensure there are enough blankets, cloaks, and scarves available. The horses of the lower districts are experiencing more difficulty than the rest, as they are left with little more than cast offs and scraps. 
November 1701	
* The Arisen release the broken Arcane Guardian found in Vasall to the public, allowing horses from all walks of life to interact with the ancient guardian in an attempt to get it working again.
* Terror birds are becoming more of a threat to the Kawaru farming communities as they attempt to branch out with the faction's move to the surface. As such, the Kawaru have started looking to the Serorans for advice and techniques for dealing with the predatory avians.
* Study of the surface's ancient landmarks and floating islands in an attempt to understand the technological advances that could be made with the ancient knowledge has started.
October 1701 	
* The Arcanist begins quietly recruiting loyal equines to join their cause. 
* An official Kawaru fighting force is announced in the form of a Militia. 
* Breim World Event: Ascension - Nearly the whole of the tunnel dwelling herd is brought to the surface by Argus with Digend's help. The herd is later made aware of Argus's current alliance with Digend.
* Chapter 8
For events further back, please see the Breimian in game Timeline
== Member Newsfeed ==
=== 2020 ===
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=== 2019 ===
* 12/01/19 - Kawaru:  The Kawaru Major Mei-Xing is offering self defense lessons for any Kawaru member who want them in order to feel safer and learn how to protect themselves now that they're on the surface. 
* 11/29/19 - Kawaru:  The Arisen Uriah is seeking ways to help his fellow Kawaru and is looking for ways to help by funding personal projects or helping to fulfill monetary needs of individuals who seek him out for help. 
* 11/29/19 - Umare:  With the once Umare defector Arges's release from prison rumors abound. Was he simply released? Why doesn't he remember anything? Is there some sort of a cover up going on? 
* 11/27/19 - Umare: Casius, Priest of Argus's largest temple in Nariah, is offering counseling and therapy sessions for those who are scared, confused, or losing faith in Argus since the arcane god moved the herd's civilization to the surface. 
=== Contributing ===
Do you have a personal storyline you want to share with others? Is your Warden looking to form a patty to map out the surface? Are others welcome to join your Priest on their special wedding day? Are you just looking to spread some rumors? Share with others via the newsletter!
==== Rules ====
* Contributions must be applicable to more characters than just you and a couple friends. Only submit things you want to involve other people in!
* Contributions need to be lore appropriate.
* Contributions may be either group rps, simple announcements/rumors or even more complicated private plottings
* For bigger ideas please consult an admin beforehand. We don’t want you to put in a lot of work and then be disappointed <3 Tag me (GingerBlues) on discord if you want to have a chat!
* Contributor is responsible for managing + organizing things for their own contribution. The staff is happy to help with lore concerns and such, but setting up games etc is up to you
* Examples of contributions could be things like:
** Two characters are getting married, and others are invited to their wedding
** A character starts spreading rumor of an event (real or imagined)
** A character has done or is doing something that may affect others
** A character wants to discuss things with others or form a group of some kind
* Please submit your ideas here (link). Please fill the form as provided.
=== Contributing: Art and Lore ===
If you're keen on contributing to the world and it's lore, take a look at our Ongoing Creativity Contest!!!!
We would absolutely love to see more user submissions <3
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