Shortly after midnight on Year's Long Night, 1449-1450, a group of men
convened in a small room on the second floor of the Grand Hall of the
University of Thalcedon. All the major faction leaders of the Regency
Council were present, along with several Archprelates of the Church and
senior military officers. They had all slipped away from the Midwinter
Ball to meet a young man. The young man was Prince Arden of Cedonia,
son of Empress Yzara and the Master of the Vraa'al, heir to the Cedonian
Throne . . . and not entirely human.
Much of what was discussed that fateful night would remain secret, but
some things are known. After the meeting ended, around the third hour
after midnight, the Archprelate of Coron returned to his temple, where
he immediately took a dose of the drug which allows those with the
talent to enter the Dreaming in spirit and consult with the gods. When
he awoke, ten hours later, he summoned all the Archprelates to a
closed-door meeting. To this day, no-one knows what was discussed.
There were other matters discussed that night, which were to have a
profound effect on the future of Cedonia . . . .
* * * * *
Action 1: Election Year
Weight: Single
Description: The sudden appearance of Prince Arden and Princess Irinia
at the Midwinter Ball threw a spanner in the works of Cedonian politics.
In addition, the reannexation of Vizinia is also shaking things up, with
around 44 new members being elected or appointed to the Regency Council.
No-one knows which way the Vizinians will jump, politically speaking.
It seems likely to most informed observers that while the Urban League
will maintain a plurality in the Commoners' Circle, they may lose their
majority. Prince Arden's presence in Cedonia and the rumors that he will
marry the Duke of Caladyn's granddaughter are very likely to give a
strong boost to the Constitutional Monarchist faction.
To take advantage of this, the Constitutional Monarchist are strongly
contesting this year's elections, both in Cedonia and in Vizinia.
Success means that the CMs gain seats; failure means that they lose seats.
Difficulty: Easy (+1)
Factors: The Duke of Caladyn & his family are very popular in Cedonia .
. . Prince Arden and Princess Irinia are young, attractive, and highly
charismatic, and they are both willing to exercise their charm on behalf
of the Constitutional Monarchists . . . many rural Cedonians feel more
comfortable with the idea of an emperor rather than a republic.
Fudge Points: 1
Sub-parts:
* Vizinian Elections
* Cedonian/Selarian Elections
* Prince Arden's goodwill tour
* The Murphy Factor
Action 2: Rebuilding the Legions
Weight: Single, Strategic, Final Year
Description: This year marks the completion of the reorganization of the
Legions. The new army will be divided, essentially, into two major
field forces: an infantry-heavy force for guarding the southern border
against the Ice Demons(among others), and a cavalry-heavy force for
patrolling the great plains along the northern border. Reserve cadres
will also be established for the rapid mobilization of the secondary forces.
Difficulty: Normal (0)
Factors: All the work that's gone before, plus the persistant rumors of
the Ice Demons.
Fudge Points: 3
Sub-parts:
* Organization of Reserves
* Deployment of Field Forces
* General Recruitment
* Cavalry Recruitment
Action 3: Build Spy Network
Weight: Strategic, Single
Description: Carryover from past years; no real changes.
Difficulty: Hard
Factors: As in past years.
Fudge Points: 3
Subparts:
* Insert Agents
* Develop codes & ciphers
* "Special Projects"
* Hire Analysts
Action 4: [Top Secret]
Weight: Single, Secret
Description: [Sent separately to Juuso for resolution]
Difficulty: [Secret]
Factors: [Secret]
Andrew
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