The Court of 1005 PA

Hayid demands reparations.

Skogrid takes particular grievance due to the deaths of her own troops at the hands of these indiscriminate weapons.

Skogrid now demands life for life.

Atlantean councils postponement of punishment.

Pangow councils mercy from Skogrid.

Hayid dismisses the claim of reparations from Skogrid, counselling that Skogrid use her own methods to gain satisfaction.

Barstad suggests that Skogrid act as an agent of the Court to enforce the court's decree.

Vote to the Court: Employ Skogrid as agents of the Court, Or postpone the enforcement.

Vote concluded: Droman Kass is granted a stay of execution to follow the Courts decree.

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### The Matter of Tithes of the Land: Presented by Master Hayid

Master Hayid impresses upon the court the increased need for resources to paid into the Tithes, with respect to the law of Harisu.

The tithe is to be increased to 10% of all production of wood, iron and food. the court mercifully makes no demand of Magically infused Materials. Rejoice, for the Master is fair and just.

Skogrid asks for justification for the increases and asks where the pressures upon the Court come from

the Master names the Surya Vansha as the threat to the Blood Court

Atlantean accepts and supports the increase in the Tithes

The Duskwyld questions the steepness of the levy

Pangow supports the increased Tithe

The matter is concluded, the Tithe is 10% of all wood, iron and food.

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### The Matter of raiders in the Blood Lands: Presented by Master Hayid, Supported by Muqin Sage

Master Hayid wishes to draw attention to the continued harassment of the settlements of the Blood Court, and particularly Rhas'cton. He warns that agents of the enemies of The Blood Court have stolen women and the weak as well food from settlements.

Pangow joins Rhas'cton in expressing concern over the actions of raiders.

Atlantean requests further information.

Rhas'cton takes offence at Atlantean's suggestion that any information may have been omitted

Atlantean asks if the raiders may be related the actions of cults within the borders

The Duskwyld councils smaller patrolling forces to counteract the raiders.

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### The Matter of the Surya Vanshian aggression: Presented by Master Hayid, Supported by Muqin Sage

Master Hayid wishes to draw the attention of the Court once more to the campaign against the Surya Vansha, and asks that the nations of the Blood Court steel themselves to go to war again the Surya Vansha from Ashkai, and specifically the occupied capital of Israhan. The Blood Court will do this to present a united front to the world of Akinroc, and show that the Blood Court are formidable.

The Master asks that all nations of The Blood Court go to war against the occupied nation of Ashkai

Pangow councils scouting and preparation.

The Master accepts that this action would be prudent.

Skogrid expresses concern that over commitment will leave the Blood Lands exposed on other fronts.

Hayid asks if Skogrid is expressing concern over The Duskwyld's ability to secure the East.

Skogrid corrects that they are merely concerned that The Fecund still pose a significant threat.

The Duskwyld responds that the Fecund may yet be a threat.

The Master reiterates that he will settle for nothing less than an overwhelming show of force, and that there is much glory to be had in the south and in being a part of the campaign against the Surya Vansha.

Atlantean pledges its forces to the war with the Surya Vansha.

The Master invites reports of the Abyss from Skogrid.

Skogrid gives news of the Abyssal north; It is a land of darkness and a sense of overwhelming terror, even for those stout hearted Skogridians.

Skogrid believes that this northern force is likely to invade if her forces were drawn south.

Skogrid regrets that it is unable to assist in the war against the Surya Vansha

The Duskwyld regrets that it is unable to assist in the war against the Surya Vansha

The Duskwyld announces that it has entered into a sanctified oath not to interfere in the war for Ashkai.

Rhas'cton and Pangow chastise The Duskwyld for its choices.

The Duskwyld clarifies at the request of Aristotle that they will wage war proper against the Surya Vansha should they invade any nation of the Blood Lands.

Pangow and Droman Kass pledge support the war with the Surya Vansha.

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### The Matter of the Wraith: Presented by Muqin Sage, supported by Morpheus

Rhas'cton pledges aid

The Duskwyld pledges aid

Atlantean is concerned that their forces are being spread thin

Pangow reminds that there is time yet before the war with the Surya Vansha becomes imminent

Atlantean pledges aid.

Skogrid pledges aid.

## Affairs of the Hemlock Affiliates

### The Matter of the Persuaded Portal and insidious cults: Presented by Morpheus Loquacem, supported by Verrator Force and Barstad the Bloodless; who also raises the issue of Pona.

Atlantean reports that they have been infiltrated by cultists of of the Persuaded Portal

Atlantean asks if others are also similarly infiltrated

The Duskwyld is not

Skogrid is not

Pangow reports they have had similar dealings, but through extreme violence has eradicated the infestation

Pangow offers an agent to Atlantean to rid them of the infiltration

Pangow warns that there will be casualties among the Atlantean population if they pursue this course of action

Atlantean accepts Pangow's offer of aid, and will communicate timings for the interventions of its agent

The Master notes that spice associated with the cult, and the garb of the cult is not unknown within Rhas'cton's borders.

The Master too is engaged in a campaign of extreme violence against the cultists, but does not believe that Pangow's agent is needed to intervene

The Duskwyld notes that the interrogated prisoners refer to 'he who travels' and communicated a prophecy.

The Duskwyld believes that the cult is a front for agents of Pona, and are seeking 'he who travels'

The Master wishes to find 'he who travels' before the calamity of the prophecy becomes true

The Duskwyld tells of malevolent forces of possession that travel from Pona, over the Revenant Bridge

The Duskwyld believes some cultists to be possessed by agents of Pona

The Duskwyld asks that if Atlantean interrogates the cultists it has in custody that Lady Demasque be present

Atlantean agrees

Cotton will be deployed to Atlantean to hunt down cultists who are free in Atlantean settlements.

The Duskwyld asks for more information about those who desecrate the flag of Atlantean

The Duskwyld offers information about those responsible

The Duskwyld invokes the name of Lefu

Lefu attend the Court in 'person'

Lefu demands that The Untethered be returned to life so that they may once again die a natural death

Atlantean agrees

Lefu promises to stay his machinations in exchange for this acquiescence.

Lefu promises to return the restore the natural order to the denizens of The Duskwyld and Atlantean

The Court ruminates.

The Duskwyld invites the Court to join them in an expedition to Pona

The Master promises oversight, and will give an exalted if requested directly

Skogrid declines to participate in the expedition at this time(edited)

Atlantean declines to participate at this time

Pangow offers an agent to support the expedition.

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### The Matter of migration from Skogrid: Presented by Krolova Nyx

Skogrid asks if any nation is responsible for taking in Skogridian refugees that have left that nation recently

All of the Court reports they have not

Skogrid asks if any of the Blood Court would like to claim responsibility for influencing its population to leave

Atlantean denies responsibility

Atlantean suggests that Skogrid may want to think about whether or not a priest of her enemies has been present in Skogrid's cities.

Pangow suggests that war causes migration

The Master asks for clarification of numbers

Skogrid clarifies a significant amount

The Master denies involvement

The Duskwyld denies responsibility

Pangow denies responsibility

Droman Kass is absent.(edited)

The matter is concluded

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### The Matter of the Abyss and its horrors: Presented by Krolova Nyx

Skogrid intends to venture north into the Abyss to investigate what lies there and asks for the support of The Blood Court

The Master requests clarification

Skogrid requests agents who are versed in dealing with super natural threats

Skogrid intend to explore ruins in the Abyssal pass

The Duskwyld pledges a scouting force to support Skogrid

The Master pledges a chronicler

The Master promises an Exalted Chronicler

Atlantean and Pangow regret to inform they cannot aid in the expedition.