Rolls
Nations' response to the Purple Leaf Disease:
5d20=18+9+17+7+1!
In order:Foxfolk Shamans, Kingdoms of Zalalastan, Arghila, Karhan, Streamland
The Folkfolk shamans take the disease dead-seriously and because of its supposedly magical nature, several Shamans and Spirit Healers of the foxfolk volunteer to travel to Thairmar and assist them.
King of Zalalastan thanks the courler for the warning and promises that Zalalastan will look out for anyone carrying the symptoms, but offers no aid to Thairmar.
Arghila, despite being the farthest from thairmar of the contacted nations, offecrs significant aid to Thairmar. Perhaps seeing Zalalastan as a buffer between themselves and the disease.
Karhan considers themselves too far from the diseased lands of Thairmar for the disease to be a concern to them, but neither is the fate of Thairmar itself.
Streamland, having just defeated one crisis, was NOT interested in getting dragged into another one. As such Streamland has gone absolutely paranoid, has cut off all trade with Thairmar and has begun moving a lot of supplies and provisions onto their newly retaken islands that were completely stripped bare of life by Gojira. The Courier who delivered the message was thrown into a prison cell, in fears that he may be infected.
MEANWHILE, SOMEWHERE.
Does somebody somewhere go insane?
1d20=11
Somewhere in the south between Karhan and Zalalastan, traveler has just experienced the worst thing in his life. He was camping for the night with his travel companions when his camp was attacked, by bears. All of his friends were torn up and he had to flee for his dear life, leaving everything and all the supplies behind. Such a traumatizing experience is sure to leave some scars. He can still hear the bears' roars, even when there is no bear, but the sounds, they're real to him and send him into a panic everytime he hears them, but beyond that, he's mostly ok, his dogs are still mostly barking.
Does someone somewhere avoid death?
1d20=3
Somewhere in Streamland, with the news of the outbreak in Thairmar, a horse drawn carriage was rushing toward the harbor with speed. People were scrambling to get out of the way of the speeding carriage, but one unlucky sod walked around a corner and right in front of the horses and the carriage. The driver didn't have enough time to stop the cart, even if he wanted to. The man who walked in front of them was first trampled by four hooves, breaking most of his ribs and then the carriage wheel rolled over his neck, crushing his spine and his windpipe. Someone in Streamland has died to asphyxiation after getting run over by a carriage.
NOW BACK TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED ROLLING
Rakken and his paranoia:
1d20=11
Rakken tries to stay rational and disregard the absurd notion of his friends being just a bunch of worms wearing hamsterman skins, and besides, even if they are "Worm-Walkers", they haven't done anything to condemn them for. But still, Rakken keeps a close eye on the others, he can't shake the feeling that not everything is... Right about them. He's begun quietly noting down every weird thing they say or every strange, abnormal movment or twitch.
Drilka sends a messenger to Waterstone for settlers:
1d20=6
It seems like Drilka and the other settlers sent to Sandpond were always a bunch of rejects that the Waterstone Clan didn't want anything to do with and never wanted to see again. So the king was not pleased when the messenger appeared before him, asking for settlers. The messenger was told to get out of the Waterstone Clan and live in their "sand pond". As for the news of Broth's death? The king was happy to know that he was dead.
The Great Scar University's branches:
4d20=16+6+19+4
in order: Refugio Guerra, Streamland, the HCE, and the Dorathian Kingdom
Refugio Guerra has always been open to all kinds of diplomacy, so it is not suprising they were enthralled with the idea of an Institute in Refugio Guerra and welcomed the University to build a branch within their borders.
Unfortunately, Streamland is still in the middle of the rebuilding and with the recent outbreak, refuse the offer for the time being but have made it clear that they would be open to the idea in the future.
The Hrilithian Celestial Empire in many ways already considers itself the most advanced nation in the west, stating (falsely, mind you) that they already had planned to build a great university in their lands (even though they've never thought of it before) and welcome the collaboration with the Great Scar University.
The Dorathian Kingdom continues to be as inhospitable as ever, and the suggestions of a "University" in their lands are met with mockery and laughter by the Hamstermen.
YEAR 261.2
On their way back the messengers that were sent to the Dorathian Kingdom for the purposes of proposing a joint university in the Dorathian lands, accidentally cut through The Red Court's lands and
are intercepted by Sentries from The Red Court and are interrogated by the sentries. Upon learning of their purpose, the messengers are brought before the Queen. Arythia notes that she hasn't recieved any such messengers, intended for her. Surely the University wasn't going to leave The Red Court out of such an offer. She has always thought that the University was a place of learning and logic, not one of silly superstitions.
So, she sends the messengers back on their way, with an offer of her own: Since the Dorathian Kingdom foolishly rejected the University, her Kingdom can take Dorathians' place. She had always looked for an opportunity to collaborate with the University, wanting Chaos magic to become a valid and accepted school of magic, so that people may learn to use Chaos magic safely and responsibly.
As such, her kingdom would greatly assist in the construction of the University on her soil. All the university had to do was to take the offer and thus, accept that Chaos and Darkness are just as valid magic as Arcana and Light.
SummaryYear 260.1, TamerVirus
Eudes takes the mantle of Grand Mayor of Dalai, has increased the world-wide visibility of Dalai as a notable power of maritime trade. Increased migration increases Dalai's territory south.
Year 260.4, Chaoskl21
Thairmar begins research into the Purple Leaf Disease. Asks for aid from several nations:
Foxfolk send several shamans to aid Thairmar
Zalalastan does nothing.
Arghila sends a significant amount of aid to Thairmar.
Karhan doesn't care about Thairmar.
Streamland closes borders to Thairmar.
Year 260.41, Naturegirl1999
6% of new purple leaves gain a slight resistance to fire, taking slightly longer to burn than others.
Year 260.6, TamerVirus
On their way back, the three hamsterman researchers begin planning a western branch to the University.
Rakkem Sol, one of the hamstermen becomes slightly suspicious of the other two, suspecting them of being worm-walkers.
Year 260.9, IncompetentFortressMaker
Broth of Sandpond Clan, dies after being attacked by a "worm-like thing".
Drilka takes over the Sandpond Clan
YEAR 261, Strik3r
Drilka sends out a messenger to Waterstone in an attempt to get more settlers, messenger is to told to get out.
Year 261-262, auzewasright
Streamland completes the rebuilding of central Portun, planning it better this time. They also take back their islands.
Year 262.1, Detoxicated
The Batpeople have begun using Stone Tools to easen their hunting and crafting burdens. Donkebab creates Trumpetibries, small nectar eating birds that Play complex mathematical melodies, as response.
The Great Scar University asks several nations to allow them to build Institutes in several nations:
Refugio Guerra gladly agrees
Streamland is still rebuilding, so is forced to refuse, for the time being.
the HCE pretend they had the plan to, all along. Agree to let the University be built.
the Dorathian Kingdom laughs at the idea. The uncultured plebs.
YEAR 261.2, Strik3r(Update)
Queen Arythia of The Red Court offers to help The Great Scar University build a branch in The Red Court's lands. Is waiting for a response.