The Witches of Tir Buwch (COW)
Region 426
High Witch Bryn
Actions:
1. Diplomacy – Send a delegate to the Horned Feast Event!
Senior witch Afon is not one to be the center of attention and storytelling at the soiree, but they excel in being the center of trade in any given situation. A drink and a pie, becomes stimulating conversation, then the exchange of knowledge. Though they were unable to keep apprentice witch Hefin from trouble, they were able to gain space and assistants for their personal lab back home. When asked if this move was calculated, Afon smirks and sips their wine innocently.
- Trade Markets & Carts to RAW in exchange for Tall Sails
- Trade Markets & Carts to SYP in exchange for Animal Husbandry
- Trade Markets & Carts to TAN in exchange for Irrigation
- Trade Markets & Carts to BBB in exchange for Poetry & Prose
2. Diplomacy – Construct a refuge for the People of Myrkran (3/3)
In an effort to support the humanitarian work led by BBB, a number of witches specializing in engineering and architecture have been dispatched to aid in building a settlement for the Myrkran refugees.
3. Military – Raise Unit; 0-1
4. Military – Raise Unit; 1-2
As Tir Buwch expands its grasp over its own borders, it has become necessary to guard the borders of villages. A standing military has been created to aid in security development.
5. Industry – Expedition to the West; TN 13/12 Success
In an attempt to overcome the path to the West and build strong roads, a team of specialized cartographers, engineers, miners, sculptors, and shepherds have worked closely to identify the best land to build upon and connect them to regions West of Tir Buwch.
6. Industry – Expedition to the South; TN 6/12 Fail
A similar team is dispatched with the navy to determine the best routes for sea trade, but a storm just before deep water causes the ship to turn around and wait for fairer days and further instruction.
Non-actions:
- Accept Sypressa's offer of an Embassy, as fellow followers of the Lunar Penteon! In exchange, COW will provide SYP with Bricks and Mortar in Round 5!
- Accept the People of Myrkran's offer of the intriguing technology of Bricks and Mortars.
- Host a festival in honor of the Goddesses' Convergence
- A child with a greater star sign has been born in Tir Buwch! All of society is ablaze with the rumor on their lips and greed in their hearts. What will become of the infant witch? Will they become a leader, a warrior, or perhaps a bard?
High Witch Bryn's Grand Festival at Lake to Welcome Goddess Aoife
Preparations have taken over a decade. Everywitch has contributed from the highest scholar to the humblest shepherd, countless more have offered their own lifeblood to prepare the cool waters of the lake. The usually clear waters of the lake have clouded crimson from the foot of he temple where so many tired witches lay.
One of the senior witches, a nasty woman named Cora, hums a haunting tune about painting the Winding Rose red for her dear patron goddess. Notably, High Witch Bryn moves up to every single witch, pricks their finger on a thorn, and guides the drop of blood into the clear waters, clouding them red. Then laying a hand over their eyes, High Witch Bryn chants a spell to anoint the blood, and sets a torch ablaze with white hot flames. Some of the bone ash will be used to make colorful mosaic tiles for the temple, but the rest goes to the hearth in every home as an offering to Eirlys.
"Bone ash for Eirlys and crimson blood for Aerona, so that they may guide us to new splendor each day, but remind us of the way home. This will all do well to welcome Aoife, who will be loved by all. All of your sacrifices will not be in vain as each of your names is inscribed on mosaic tiles and the walls of this temple shall be your tomb."
Reference Information
Leader Stats: Diplomacy (3), Military (1), Industry (3), Faith (2), Intrigue (2); Dip, Mil, & Industry +1
Military Units: 0/6, Naval 0/3
Organizational Overview:
- The Peoples of Myrkran
- The Disciples of Silicon
- The Seekers of the Spheres
Technologies: 1
- Markets and Carts: +1 to Buyouts
Trading Posts: 1
- Region 426; TP 1; Cows
Treasure: 0