The war looming all around them (and still holding Perendale) is a subject of concern in Cumberland as it is in most places, and Nevarra's particularly feeling a bit surrounded. But in Cumberland it's more people worrying about relatives in the north or with the Exalted March or the army (currently guarding the border regions around where Tevinter occupation of the Perendale area begins), or concerned about the future, rather than feeling much immediate effect.
In fact, in some respects the war's effect on Cumberland has been a net positive. With many places ceasing trade with Tevinter, Nevarra has become the main supplier of things like silk and gems and is benefitting from the rising prices as Tevinter's exports are removed from the market. The difficulties of trading on the Minanter are a problem, but they're less of a problem in Cumberland than anywhere else in Nevarra, since merchants avoiding the river are more likely to move goods on the Waking Sea. Like everywhere else, there are shortages of certain products largely produced by the Tantervale/Starkhaven region (particularly wax products, wool and cotton, paper) or in Tevinter (metal goods, luxury products, sugar). And sea-going merchants and sailors are more somewhat more concerned about piracy and Tevinter attack than previously, though pirates have always been a problem.
Her Riftwatch affiliation will draw questions more than reactions. She'll probably hear more than a few people mentioning or asking about Riftwatch's involvement in the infamous Satinalia Attack or even the earlier Grand Necropolis fire back in Inquisition days. Some will clearly be suspicious of Riftwatch, not for the usual reasons (mages, elves, various radical nonsense) but because they seem like reckless troublemakers who only bring problems with them. But these things were all a couple years ago, so few will react with any serious animosity. Most will just want gossip.
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In fact, in some respects the war's effect on Cumberland has been a net positive. With many places ceasing trade with Tevinter, Nevarra has become the main supplier of things like silk and gems and is benefitting from the rising prices as Tevinter's exports are removed from the market. The difficulties of trading on the Minanter are a problem, but they're less of a problem in Cumberland than anywhere else in Nevarra, since merchants avoiding the river are more likely to move goods on the Waking Sea. Like everywhere else, there are shortages of certain products largely produced by the Tantervale/Starkhaven region (particularly wax products, wool and cotton, paper) or in Tevinter (metal goods, luxury products, sugar). And sea-going merchants and sailors are more somewhat more concerned about piracy and Tevinter attack than previously, though pirates have always been a problem.
Her Riftwatch affiliation will draw questions more than reactions. She'll probably hear more than a few people mentioning or asking about Riftwatch's involvement in the infamous Satinalia Attack or even the earlier Grand Necropolis fire back in Inquisition days. Some will clearly be suspicious of Riftwatch, not for the usual reasons (mages, elves, various radical nonsense) but because they seem like reckless troublemakers who only bring problems with them. But these things were all a couple years ago, so few will react with any serious animosity. Most will just want gossip.