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- Renewal of Magic 1111 -<br />

His August and Terrible Majesty Lord Jhereg invites the war hosts of the free peoples to celebrate<br />

the Ritual of Renewal on the shores of Lake Boyagar, near the village of Seward. This an ancient site<br />

of extreme significance both in an historical and religious sense to the Jhereg people, situated as it is<br />

near to the Isle of the Nexis. Around the village are many ancient ruins which have been the subject<br />

of recent archaeological investigations by the Jhereg and some believe that by looking to the past<br />

one can see the road to the future more clearly, who knows what interesting and potentially pivotal<br />

information this ancient site may reveal to allow the free peoples to face the terrors currently<br />

arrayed against them?<br />

Beware brave traveller however as there are tales told on dark lonely nights by many locals of the<br />

long dead spirits of their ancestors who many maintain still inhabit the area crying out in their<br />

despair and seeking ever either a way back into our world or a final release into the next! Who<br />

truly knows if these are just stories or more, what is certain however is that this an ancient and<br />

mysterious place whose story is not wholly known today. What insight’s will be forthcoming from<br />

the past and what relevance will they have in these troubled times? Will the dark forces facing the<br />

factions seek to delay or to stop the exploration of these ancient ruins and will the combined might<br />

and wisdom of the free peoples be enough to ward them off or send them to defeat in the wastes<br />

of Eastern Siberia?<br />

As ever at this time of year there is the no small matter of the Ritual of Renewal which after<br />

many years of neglect is increasingly seen as a vital element to be completed each year by many a<br />

wise inhabitant of our troubled world. Will the insidious whisperings of dark folk in dank places<br />

prevent a successful completion of this year’s ritual or will the threat be more overt such as that<br />

of the Tagmatoi last year? What will be the result of events from earlier in the year be and how<br />

will they impact now and in the future? Will the Imperials offer any aid or knowledge or will they<br />

in their inscrutable way just observe and wait for the moment to show their hand? How far have<br />

the tendrils of the darkness in the land spread and who have the infected, will any Jhereg nobles<br />

or indeed peasants seek to create alliances with the dark foes and to what lengths will they go to<br />

achieve their aims? Will the leaders of the free peoples be secure in their positions or will more of<br />

them have fallen or mysteriously disappeared during the events and travelling this year and will<br />

those who remain be strong enough to stand against whatever is thrown against them? Perhaps<br />

more importantly will you be strong enough to resist the blandishments of the enemy or their<br />

menaces?<br />

Will new and unknown foes appear to add the world’s troubles or will new allies appear to offer<br />

hope and succour to the beleaguered Factions? Will the factions be able to stand firm and together<br />

against their old and any new foes and will they be able to put to use any knowledge gained from<br />

ancient sources to aid them in their endeavours, only time and your brave heart will tell. So pack<br />

your swords and spears brothers and sisters, clear your minds and travel to eastern Siberia clear in<br />

purpose and with steel in your hearts and minds to face whatever the great festival of Renewal 1111<br />

brings forth, for it is your destiny!<br />

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