Northern Syndar have returned to the colonies, this time surprisingly, to visit Prince Aylin in Aylin’s Reach. The rumor spread that New Hope’s Magic Box Blunder is the reason for the shift in typical location for them, but nothing has been confirmed. And, can you really blame New Hope, what with visions of the Mother coming from the box?
Several surviving Chieftains and Jarls of Clan Shattered Spear met recently to address the urgent, unfortunate situation recently seen in Stormjarl of the captured Shattered Spear being forced to fight to their deaths, else their families be put to death. This “Council of Shattered Spear” as some have called it, have come to a formal stance on the matter, believing this to be an emergency enough to take the initiative in leading the Clan, regardless of the lack of real structured leadership. A letter was sent to Clanleader Graytir Stormjarl, addressed as being from Viselda Mossguard.
“The remnants of Clan Shattered Spear have heard what has been occurring along your front lines. We know certainly that those attacking you are now considered your enemies rather than the allies they used to be, and we know nothing can be done about the casualties they cause to your people. We only ask that, considering they surely wouldn’t have chosen this without their families on the line, you give them honorable warriors deaths, and funeral rites like you would your own. Perhaps someday our Clans will come together on a field of buried Stonetooth to celebrate.”
After this letter was sent and received, many speculated on why the makeshift council hadn’t disbanded and gone back to their duties with their packs. The group stayed in the main settlement town of Nightriver, Tungstadr, for over a week after their initial discussion was concluded, only finally looking like they were getting ready to leave recently. Emerging from their private discussions, they came together, standing together with Viselda at the forefront to make an announcement.
“It is time to select a new Clanleader. The council will reconvene next month to hold a Moot, and surviving Shattered Spear and any of their allies will be welcome to attend. The Moot will focus on the Clan’s current strongest contenders: Sigurmon Shattered Spear, Chieftain of Pack Dawnrock. His wishes are to bring the Clan back together; to retake the land and push out Clan Grimward and Stonetooth until they are all dust under his boot; and Grettir Shattered Spear, a Daughter of Gaia who firmly believes that what’s best for the Clan is the path of survival– staying with Nightriver, winning the war, and preserving the lives of the survivors by not pushing back into their old homelands, only to die in the effort.”
The Ironsand deposit that was found off the eastern coast of Nightriver is now the topic of Nightriver’s news. With Spring thawing out the ground and laborers ready to capitalize on this incredible find, the Clan is preparing ships to sail out to the island and bring in these harvested goods. Nightriver’s allies are being invited to join this laborer’s voyage when the time comes, especially those with the ability to harvest or refine the collected Ironsand. Many are expecting this to be a much welcome reprieve from what’s likely to be harsh fighting in the sweltering heat that’s typical for June.
Steinjottun’s much anticipated Hawk Races are nearly underway, with several contestants already showing off their bird’s prowess in the streets of Steinjottun’s main settlement. According to locals in the area, the judges are hoping to see a few more contestants joining the folds before the races are underway, but never-the-less, the town is quite excited to see how the birds do.