== Event Story ==
Winter is officially well underway as snow piles in across Mardrun. Work crews across the continent grind to a halt as the first storm of the season buries their efforts before the job is done. Even after the storms have passed, the effort to clear snow to make space for more work is time consuming, making every step of the process drag on. Winter challenges all, and the war efforts noticeably slow across all the allied fronts.
One area pushing on regardless of the weather is Starkhaven. With the push across the Yurnai River, engineers and construction crews are working hard to undo damage and continue building the highly anticipated and hard-earned bridge. Within the March, the normally quiet town of Rotherham has become a flurry of activity. Workers, engineers, merchants, and other tradespeople have flooded the area on their way to support Newhope’s Yurnai offensive. The excitement of this huge offensive effort has hopes high, and raised spirits all around. The small town has been a major spot in the path towards the Yurnai river, seeing all kinds of travelers come through to share their expertise, lend a hand, or simply share a meal.
Contracts are abundant here in many ways that will aid the war effort for those with and without trades to ply, and all travelers moving through can find a fire to warm up near until they’re ready to face the frigid snow once again.
== Event Summary ==
Travelers from all walks of life arrive in Rotherham, only to quickly pile into the local tavern, The Bent Page, to escape the brutal cold and wind. Despite the indoor retreat, plenty of space was available for the activities of the day and generous food brought by its owners and patrons. Drinks were had, laughter shared, and most importantly no one became frozen solid.
Early in the day, a toast was made to those who had fallen in defense of the bridge during The Battle of Blooded Shores. The Gallant Feathers of the Phoenix and the Bran Teulu of The Ravens, among units of Newhope and their allies. Many units fought to the last and while their blood spilled to the ground, their names will not be forgotten.
Through the rest of the day sounds of various contract work, gambling, and music mixed with the conversations as friends and strangers socialized while more people arrived from both close and far places of Mardrun. Rumors were abuzz, stories were told, and there was even a small meeting around a Mardrun map discussing news of the war and planning for the difficult months and battles to come.
In the end, the travelers were warm, silver was made, and stomachs were filled, which most would surely call a victory on its own. The war is expected to slow down as more difficult weather is surely to come, but that won’t stop other troubles from potentially emerging. While some rumors of the day were likely false, others will prove to be true…