= EVENT STORY =
The eyes of the continent remain on Clan Shattered Spear as Clans Grimward and Stonetooth continue their advance. Having been given time to organize their warpacks, they now are better able to meet the invaders on the battlefield. However, their supply lines and logistics behind the frontline remains critical even with the arrival of the supplies from Clan Ironmound that were honorably promised during the Moot. Indications show that the Clan has had to abandon hopes in rebuilding their homes and towns in the north from their prior conflict with the Mordok to instead keep their warriors fed and supplied with unbroken equipment for this war. Clan Grimward, bolstered by Clan Stonetooth, continues to field an overwhelming army and drive hard against Clan Shattered Spear, forcing their warpacks to fill their ranks with trained militia. Farmers stand beside veteran warriors in an attempt to defend their ancestral lands.
Clan Shattered Spear continues their requests for aid, both on the frontline taking place among the various defensive positions opposing the conquering forces and in supply line and logistical support. This month they primarily require help with their critical supply situation, and the Clan is seeking assistance in many aspects like harvesting materials, training militia and support, gathering healing reagents, protecting supplies from small groups of Grimward raiders, and many other rear line logistics and duties of the war effort.
= EVENT SUMMARY =
Clan Shattered Spear’s allies show up in great numbers to aid the clan, but nothing proves to be as impactful as the brutal weather that sweeps across the landscape. With Clan Griwmards’ advance temporarily halted, the storms prove to be Shattered Spear’s greatest ally, but also their greatest enemy as their own logistic efforts are greatly hindered. Despite the storms, Clan Shattered Spear’s allies prove their determination to help, or hatred for Clans Grimward and Stonetooth.
In the cover of village taverns, locals are trained in healing and first aid, while the endless ringing of overfilled smithies and forges keeps away anyone who wishes to keep their hearing intact. Whenever breaks can be found in the blinding rainfall and tree-rupturing lightning, laborers hurry to the local woods and ore patches, while warriors continue their patrols on the main logistical roads.
Larger raiding groups are driven away by the focused effort by warriors and soldiers, which are quickly followed by teams of experienced workers and laborers who work to improve the main road conditions, allowing supplies to reach their destinations despite the endless muddy pits and ongoing weather. These combined efforts make a notable difference in ensuring supplies aren’t lost, stolen, or destroyed as they reach the frontlines, but as the supply carts return to the rearlines they find damage to the upkeep and repairs that were done. Reports are soon received that small groups of raiders have been following distantly behind the convoys to cause damage to the roads, since other targets were too well guarded. This caused notable delays in further supplies reaching their needed targets, when the weather was permitting.
Only time will truly tell, but Clan Shattered Spear reports that their critical supply situation has been alleviated for now. With the addition of the storms the clan has bought time in continuing their fight against the southern invaders, although their future still remains rocky and uncertain. Nevertheless, the people of Shattered Spear make sure to thank the people from Mardrun’s many cultures, clans, and groups for their continued blood and sweat. While darkness still looms on the horizon, a darker fate would befall the clan if not for those who willingly risk their lives.