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Starting in November 2024, The Cozy North is a series of ongoing events in Icemule following the end of the The Twilight Stratagem storyline

Summary

Prologue: After surviving the attacks of the vile citizenry of Sablecross and rescuing and restoring Mayor Talliver Dabbings from the perversions of the Coven Icemule finds itself with some breathing room. While Sablecross turns its attention south, Icemule embarks on a period of rest and regrowth.

11/07: Two giant emissaries descended from their mountain homes to meet with the people of Icemule Trace. Clearly displeased, they expressed their disappointment that Icemule had not called upon their aid during the recent troubles with Sablecross. However, after some discussion, they concluded that Mayor Talliver must have felt the need to address the issue without outside interference, a decision they begrudgingly respected. The emissaries proposed a bold initiative: to restore Crystal Hall as the seat of their Khan. They shared that their purpose was not only political but deeply personal—they sought to revitalize the Hall to reassure their own people that it was a safe place to gather. In a gesture of goodwill and collaboration, they offered to bring down rocks and farmable dirt from the mountains to support Icemule’s efforts.

11/21: Hazelnut led an exploration of potential fishing spots, ranging from the icy waters of the Frostmane to the dank, musty surroundings of Thurfel’s island. The discussions centered on building docks in both locations to support trade and further connections with the giants, who have come to appreciate Icemule’s fish as a delicacy.

12/4: Mayor Talliver of Icemule Trace visited a location outside of town, on the Oblin, with other townsfolk to discuss the potential use of farmland. During the visit, Talliver purchased or will purchase the farm from the town of Clovertooth Hall with the intention of gifting it back as a restricted donation once it is built. He also indicated that he would get one of the Abbey clerics to bless the farm. Talliver expressed hope to begin work on the farm soon as the new year would be a busy one. The group also discussed the potential of building a trail to Crystal Hall with watchtowers, which had been occupied by giants. This led to a discussion of hosting a berry festival and potentially holding giant-themed games at Crystal Hall.

To make the path to Crystal Hall more traversible for the transport of goods and people, mules and sleighs were suggested as a solution, with the possibility of incorporating steam power. The conversation shifted to the topic of leadership in Northwatch, with representatives from Glaoveln and giant clans pushing for a singular leader. Talliver proposed an assembly with representation from each of Northwatch's founding groups as an alternative. He expressed concern over the potential for conflict between different groups, such as halflings and krolvin, under a single ruler. Talliver also mentioned the possibility of an election soon for Icemule and worried that some had lost faith in him for his strategy in dealing with Sablecross.

When asked about the possibility of convincing the giants to accept a council instead of a single Khan, Talliver expressed hope but acknowledged the giants' historical preference for a chieftain. The meeting concluded with Talliver proposing a follow-up meeting at his manor to further discuss the celebration plans. He also requested that attendees spread the word about the meeting and expressed a need to be careful with his exertion due to advice from his empath.

Cast of Characters

Cast of Locations

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• Northwatch - The forming nation of northern towns and settlements.
• Icemule Trace - Northern town that has been at the heart of building the Northwatch alliance.
• Crystalhall - Ancient giant structure of immense size, currently under consideration as the seat of Northwatch's leadership.

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