Winter Events in The Middlelands

As the winter snows fell on The Middlelands life carried on. The Republic was at peace in terms of conflict, monsters and bandits of course carried on throughout the wilds. The Grand Council had finally filled all its seats, however a reshuffle was to come.

The War of Holy Expansion to the north came to a pause as the winter set in, it was rumoured among the commonfolk that a peace could be brokered, However really this had not had much impact on The Middlelands, in fact war kept those realms busy and their eyes off the Republic, for the most part.

### Heroes

#### Kriv

The Marshal of The Middlelands shirked his duty to train the younglings of the wealthy land owners as cadets. He spent the winter months carousing with his friends in his newly renovated keep by the frozen lake. The Dragonborn infantry that arrived from Stegadon would keep the tower secure, they spent their days training and guarding the perimeter.

> *"The Weyhurst Hills are rich with Iron and minerals my Lord, it could be very profitable for those willing to work it." - Armag Farbrow*
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Newly arrived Dwarven miner Armag Farbrow would discuss plans to mine the nearby mountain range with Kriv. Along with ambassador from Khundrakar, Sari Kindtask the Boar Glade Tower for the first winter in decades was a rowdy location, fires and feasts kept the occupants warm.

Kriv having achieved a new landed status requested armed guards for his personal holdings. These arrived in the form of the "Black Whirlwind" Company, Dragonborn infantry from Stegadon. They were housed in the bunk houses built around the tower and would guard Kriv's land and possessions.

#### IV

The Cleric of Om was bestowed the church in Welton. IV and his men travelled west from Ambroton. Kriv had passed off the cadets to IV who offered to teach the teenagers valuable skills. IV also took with him the freed Orc slaves from the Underdark, these Orcs were soon equipped with helmets and sent off to Pentar with the traders of the Welton Growers and Buyers Association. The winter months were spent repairing the church in the village, the cadets spent the time gardening and labouring on the construction. However IV did not have the funds required to finish the repairs on the church, he requested finances from Pentar but was instructed to find alternate sources of coin. All the while IV made sure to supervise as best he could Jarrlyn Do'ar and his translations of the Book of Om into Undercommon.

#### Aethia

The Eldarin Ranger would spend long periods in the forests of the Middlelands, she would spend her time hunting for hides and meat to sell. Aethia also spent time training her newly purchased cow and goat. On occasion she found herself in the town of Ambroton she would spend time in The Adventurers Guild hoping to find a more lucrative contract. Her goal ultimately was to build a hunting lodge out in the forest. Throughout the snowy months Bryn Avakiir would visit her Elven friend in the forests north of Ambroton.

#### Bryn

The Wood Elf had now found a home in Ambroton, not only a home but a position on the council. She had taken Fillmore's seat as leader of the adventurers guild, with the old wizards coming and going to visit his daughter in the south Fillmore's attention was divided, Bryn on the other hand could spend the time in meetings and shaping the Middlelands into something good for Egoa.

#### Fillmore

Fillmore Botello would spent his time travelling south and back visiting his daughter Felicia in Southfalls, when the winter cold froze the river south his travels became less frequent. When in Ambroton he would spend his time with Bryn in the guild house, sharing meals and knowledge, he also tried to help his young friend Nax with his mysterious letter.