>>6097382With silver flowing into Ordalan, it is soon put to use. New silverware is smithed, new coins minted with the visage of Queen Leutgard Siglinda, the other side showing undead burning. Silver is also important for burial rites, as it's thought to keep wicked spirits from possessing the dead, though such burials are costly and thus reserved for heroes and nobles. It is said the last king of Ordalan is interred in a casket made of pure silver, blessed by all the gods of Orda Nixglau, not only assuring the safety of him, but also his creation, Ordalan. Naturally his tomb is a sprawling labyrinth and guarded by oathbound warriors. It is said not even the queen is allowed to walk his tomb, having to be blindfolded and guided through it, so she can't memorize the path. The Nixen of the countryside also live better lives now that the bandits are dealt with, rebuilding progresses, tents make way for huts and hovels.
>Action 1: Expand downstream (southeast).As the Red King flees, the Nixen spread once more, securing territory for Ordalan and land that may contain the iron we seek. Tents and huts appear downstream, lost Nixen assimilated and barbarians hunted. Perhaps we can see what came of Tellden, the stories of our veterans did not go into great detail what happened to their cities, as their focus was more on how they fought and defeated the invaders that fell the Empire. The prospect of exploring the Tellden lands excites the cults of Janos, who yearn for their lost glory, which causes some reluctance from the cults of Schwaerz, who would rather focus their efforts northward.
>Action 2: Found the Chariots of the Silver Storm military order.As the Ashen Dawn makes a name for themselves in combat, a new order emerges, to champion another god, Janos, the god of heavens and war. While the Ashen Dawn draws from the working class to make their Nixen-at-arms, this new order draws from the noble daughters of Ordalan, a better though less numerous stock. They adorn themselves in azure and silver, with lightning a common motif. The Chariots of the Silver Storm each own at least one horse, though despite the name, chariots are rare among their ranks, more often being used for parades and transporting commanders. They soon ride out to aid in pursuing the barbarians and outlaws, they also carry silvered lances, said to banish undeath and wicked spirits.
