The Red Emperor's forces have invaded Haven and disbanded the Ten Companies; but so far they have not pressed their advantage for some reason. Witnesses report seeing huge numbers of Imperial wounded being unloaded from ships the day after Haven was taken. No known battle during the invasion of Maladon can account for these wounded, but it may explain why Red Imperial Forces have not yet attempted to secure the mainland. Adventurers who might have fled the wreck of Haven could go to the Vale, to White Horse Tower near Seahold (if they can find it; those with a Renown of 5 with the Horses know where it is), to Downgarth, Yalesbrook or Redvale (though the Red Emperor's Governor is making threatening noises about these new towns) the Temple of Light (Rising Suns), Castle Dorn (Blue Sashes), The Fortress of the Rock (Badgers), Wyvernwatch (Unicorns) or Gatesgarth (Black Lions). Rumours suggest even the Red Emperor's governor fears to crush the Roses, Red Dragons or the remnant of the Iron Fists. Indeed, in the days after the invasion, those who escaped from the Companies rally around their holds and old oaths cause many to continue to uphold the Company traditions; albeit without Imperial authority for the time being. OOC: these places can act as staging posts for adventurers who wish to continue adventuring in the hiatus; as can those holds on the various isles and places that are continuing to run.