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Vsabo: /* Light and Air (Day) */

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Light and Air (Day)

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	* '''She proposes a ''chosen'' title to help represent her to the Empire		* '''She proposes a ''chosen'' title to help represent her to the Empire
	* '''The current Archmage of Day is Skywise Gralka		* '''The current Archmage of Day is Skywise Gralka
	''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: ~~the~~ [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.		''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.

	The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath carefully. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly constrained by an oath. As a result, the eternal would need time to consider the implications of the oath that the Archmage wishes her to swear.		The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath carefully. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly constrained by an oath. As a result, the eternal would need time to consider the implications of the oath that the Archmage wishes her to swear.

Matt: /* Light and Air (Day) */

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Light and Air (Day)

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	''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.		''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.

	The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath carefully. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly constrained by an oath.		The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath carefully. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly constrained by an oath. As a result, the eternal would need time to consider the implications of the oath that the Archmage wishes her to swear.

	One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].		One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].
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	Should it be desirable, there is a [[regio]] not far from the proposed location of the [[In harmony and unison\|Grand Lodge of the Sevenfold Path]] near a fishing village that was abandoned during attacks by the Wreckers. If the [[Senate]] would be willing to build a small set of apartments for the ''Beachcomber'', heralds of ''Path of Light'' would be able to more easily visit them and be able to provide a small income of [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]], as well as being able to seek the counsel of the Grandmaster on occasion.		Should it be desirable, there is a [[regio]] not far from the proposed location of the [[In harmony and unison\|Grand Lodge of the Sevenfold Path]] near a fishing village that was abandoned during attacks by the Wreckers. If the [[Senate]] would be willing to build a small set of apartments for the ''Beachcomber'', heralds of ''Path of Light'' would be able to more easily visit them and be able to provide a small income of [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]], as well as being able to seek the counsel of the Grandmaster on occasion.

	The ''Pearlescent Advisor'' intends to send a herald to the Hall of Worlds at 13:30 on Sunday to either select the first ''Beachcomber'', or to have an informal discussion with the Grandmaster, Cardinal, and Archmage regarding the matter.		The ''Pearlescent Advisor'' intends to send a herald to the Hall of Worlds at 13:30 on Sunday to either select the first ''Beachcomber'', or to have an informal discussion with the Grandmaster, Cardinal, and Archmage regarding the matter, as well as the potential wording for an oath, if the archmage desires.

	===Shining Ink===		===Shining Ink===

Matt: /* Light and Air (Day) */

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Light and Air (Day)

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	''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.		''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.

	The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath ~~careflly~~. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly ~~cosntrained~~ by an oath.		The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath carefully. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly constrained by an oath.

	One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].		One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].

Matt: /* Light and Air (Day) */

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Light and Air (Day)

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	* '''She proposes a ''chosen'' title to help represent her to the Empire		* '''She proposes a ''chosen'' title to help represent her to the Empire
	* '''The current Archmage of Day is Skywise Gralka		* '''The current Archmage of Day is Skywise Gralka
	''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear. The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that.		''Elder Pharos'' is grateful to receive the opportunity given by the plenipotentiary of the Archmage of Day after she [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#Out_in_the_Open_(Roshanwe)\|spoke with some of her heralds]] at the Spring Equinox. The Archmage seems to be under some misapprehension over the ''Mariner's'' commitment to the cause, and has asked for some ceremonial oath-taking involving hot pieces of metal before things may progress. The ''Torchbearer's Companion'' wishes to be clear - she is not some malevolent umbral snake, she says what she means and she means what she says: the [[Cold Sun]] is the ultimate enemy of mortal-kind, and she intends to steadfastly stand on the side of mortals in the war that is raging on the other side of the sea of steel, and wherever else it may appear.

			The Archmage of Day can consider to have her word on that. The eternal is not prepared to be branded - but if the Archmage wants them to swear a public oath, then they will consider it - but will need to study the wording of the oath careflly. Oaths bind any who swear them, but as a being of magic an eternal is particularly cosntrained by an oath.

	One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].		One thing ''The Weaver of Nets'' hoped that her Heralds would make clear was that she wanted the Archmage to detail some ways in which she might be able to help the Empire against this foe. Though the Archmage's concerns are respected, no requests being forthcoming has presented something of a quandary, yet one that can easily be resolved. The ''Wise Pioneer'' proposes that the Conclave permit her to regularly speak to a citizen of the Empire, and offer her advice on ongoing matters that concern them. This will allow the Empire to ask for her advice on matters relating to the Cold Sun, but also any other [[Roshanwe#Concerns\|matters of interest]].

Rafferty at 16:33, 17 July 2026

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	"The thing is, oh Brother of Wizards, what we ''actually'' asked was 'Is the apple pie alright and what are the odds of getting hold of a Mask of the Seamstress?'"</ic>		"The thing is, oh Brother of Wizards, what we ''actually'' asked was 'Is the apple pie alright and what are the odds of getting hold of a Mask of the Seamstress?'"</ic>

	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bella Vicente d'Apulian.jpg\|caption='''Bella Vicente d'Apulian''', former Archmage of Night\|align=left\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bella Vicente d'Apulian.jpg\|caption='''Bella Vicente d'Apulian''', former Archmage of Night\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Hailmur at 16:27, 17 July 2026

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	* '''A parley relating to diplomacy is offered for {{TBC}} at the Summer Solstice		* '''A parley relating to diplomacy is offered for {{TBC}} at the Summer Solstice
	* '''A ''second'' parley is offered to the Dawnish Knight-Protector of Autumn at {{TBC}}.30 which the Archmage may attend if they wish		* '''A ''second'' parley is offered to the Dawnish Knight-Protector of Autumn at {{TBC}}.30 which the Archmage may attend if they wish
	* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Vossk of ~~Zenith Ascendant~~		* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Vossk of Sarangrave Reforged
	The formal emissary of the [[Prospero\|City of Bridges]] to the Empire is a minotaur, resplendent in ruby and emerald robes. Rather than visit [[Anvil]] as so many other emissaries of the [[realms]] do, they appear instead at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] to speak to the [[Civil Service]]. As usual, their message is precise and gets straight to the point. The Archmage of Autumn has requested a boon from the ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' and after due consideration that boon has been granted. Archmage '''Vossk of ~~Zenith Ascendant~~''' indicated that the favour would be repaid by the Imperial [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] and the ''Prince of Ties'' deems that more than acceptable.		The formal emissary of the [[Prospero\|City of Bridges]] to the Empire is a minotaur, resplendent in ruby and emerald robes. Rather than visit [[Anvil]] as so many other emissaries of the [[realms]] do, they appear instead at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] to speak to the [[Civil Service]]. As usual, their message is precise and gets straight to the point. The Archmage of Autumn has requested a boon from the ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' and after due consideration that boon has been granted. Archmage '''Vossk of Sarangrave Reforged''' indicated that the favour would be repaid by the Imperial [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] and the ''Prince of Ties'' deems that more than acceptable.

	With that in mind, the ''Reckoner of Ebony and Bone'' asks that the Archmage bring the [[Ambassador to Jarm]], the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]], and the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] to parley at the Summer Solstice to discuss returning the favour. The meeting will take place in a chamber set aside for the purpose, at {{TBC}} in the evening on Saturday, during the Summer Solstice. The minotaur messenger is quick to offer reassurance that Prospero is aware that Imperial politics can move at a glacial pace and does not expect either favour to be completed by the end of the summit. The end of the year will be more than sufficient.		With that in mind, the ''Reckoner of Ebony and Bone'' asks that the Archmage bring the [[Ambassador to Jarm]], the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]], and the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] to parley at the Summer Solstice to discuss returning the favour. The meeting will take place in a chamber set aside for the purpose, at {{TBC}} in the evening on Saturday, during the Summer Solstice. The minotaur messenger is quick to offer reassurance that Prospero is aware that Imperial politics can move at a glacial pace and does not expect either favour to be completed by the end of the summit. The end of the year will be more than sufficient.

Twiggy at 16:20, 17 July 2026

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Twiggy: /* Among the Thousands (Spring) */

2026-07-17T16:16:36Z

Among the Thousands (Spring)

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	If the Archmage of Spring wants to help the rebels of the Mallum, then she should use whatever power she has to convince the Empire to return the Sarangrave to the people whose ancestors lived there long before there was an Empire, or a Druj, or a Terunael. Rather than forcing them to live in one forest in one corner of the marshes, return that land to the people who have called it home for centuries untold. Stop giving parts of the Mallum away to would-be oppressors like the [[Axos\|Victorious Axis]]. Stop parcelling out other peoples' homes to Imperial nations as prizes. The herald sighs again, indicating that they don't expect the Empire to listen, because they have never listened before. Maybe this time they will change, but ''Eartwitcher'' finds it unlikely.		If the Archmage of Spring wants to help the rebels of the Mallum, then she should use whatever power she has to convince the Empire to return the Sarangrave to the people whose ancestors lived there long before there was an Empire, or a Druj, or a Terunael. Rather than forcing them to live in one forest in one corner of the marshes, return that land to the people who have called it home for centuries untold. Stop giving parts of the Mallum away to would-be oppressors like the [[Axos\|Victorious Axis]]. Stop parcelling out other peoples' homes to Imperial nations as prizes. The herald sighs again, indicating that they don't expect the Empire to listen, because they have never listened before. Maybe this time they will change, but ''Eartwitcher'' finds it unlikely.

	What ''Run-Like-the-Wind'' does appreciate, however, is the commitment shown by ''Ser Guy'' and others to defending those who need protection. ''Murmur-in-the-Grass'' won't attend parley with the Archmage of Spring this season, but will instead arrange to meet with its friends at Anvil. If they want to bring the Archmage with them, so be it. This is not due to any animosity, says the herald. '''Arwydd Clearbramble''' is an unknown quantity but the words of her plenipotentiary have set ~~them~~ off to a good start. As such ''Papa Otec'' offers a boon to the people of the Empire.		What ''Run-Like-the-Wind'' does appreciate, however, is the commitment shown by ''Ser Guy'' and others to defending those who need protection. ''Murmur-in-the-Grass'' won't attend parley with the Archmage of Spring this season, but will instead arrange to meet with its friends at Anvil. If they want to bring the Archmage with them, so be it. This is not due to any animosity, says the herald. '''Arwydd Clearbramble''' is an unknown quantity but the words of her plenipotentiary have set her off to a good start. As such ''Papa Otec'' offers a boon to the people of the Empire.
	===Piper at the Gates===		===Piper at the Gates===
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><box><big>'''Woodward quality'''</big><br>The ''Woodward'' quality empowers any casting of ''Forge the Wooden Fastness'' or similar defensive ritual that draws on the power of Irra Harah and targets that region. The enchanted wards will call up heralds and mortal friends of the eternal to support it meaning it would provide 6,000 rather than 4,000 strength to protect the region.<br><br>Furthermore, while the quality exists, heralds of Irra Harah will find it easier to enter the mortal world there, and support the people in that territory who have reason to fear oppression, tyranny, or violence. The exact effect will vary on the situation but it will always mean that those trying to flee an area of violence, or hide from those who wish them harm, will be helped to do so. It's worth noting however that the one thing Irra Harah ''can't'' do is stop the vallorn gaining power from potent Spring enchantments. As seen recently in [[Thorn and bone\|Sarangrave]].<br><br>[[Alignment#Enmity\|Enmity]] will curtail this power, but even then it will remain possible for some powerful heralds of Irra Harah to enter and support the region with the Woodward quality, even if they cannot easily move beyond its borders.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><box><big>'''Woodward quality'''</big><br>The ''Woodward'' quality empowers any casting of ''Forge the Wooden Fastness'' or similar defensive ritual that draws on the power of Irra Harah and targets that region. The enchanted wards will call up heralds and mortal friends of the eternal to support it meaning it would provide 6,000 rather than 4,000 strength to protect the region.<br><br>Furthermore, while the quality exists, heralds of Irra Harah will find it easier to enter the mortal world there, and support the people in that territory who have reason to fear oppression, tyranny, or violence. The exact effect will vary on the situation but it will always mean that those trying to flee an area of violence, or hide from those who wish them harm, will be helped to do so. It's worth noting however that the one thing Irra Harah ''can't'' do is stop the vallorn gaining power from potent Spring enchantments. As seen recently in [[Thorn and bone\|Sarangrave]].<br><br>[[Alignment#Enmity\|Enmity]] will curtail this power, but even then it will remain possible for some powerful heralds of Irra Harah to enter and support the region with the Woodward quality, even if they cannot easily move beyond its borders.</box></div>

Hailmur: /* Light and Air (Day) */

2026-07-17T16:12:57Z

Light and Air (Day)

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	* '''She asks the Conclave to use a declaration of acceptance to suggest how extensive the commission should be		* '''She asks the Conclave to use a declaration of acceptance to suggest how extensive the commission should be
	* '''This opportunity is only available during the Summer Solstice		* '''This opportunity is only available during the Summer Solstice
	Separate to the above, ''Wayfinder'' has taken a cursory look at various locations in the Empire where she might be able to help the Empire secure more [[Vis#Prismatic ink\|prismatic ink]] - a vital resource in healing the wounds inflicted by the warrior-heralds under the command of the [[Cold Sun]]. One such location is ''Starstep'' in Operus. [[Foggy_mountain_top#Richard_of_Holberg\|Previously suggested]] as a potential location by Richard of Holberg for a similar construction, those plans were made defunct due to the damage caused following the invasion of the ''Scions''. ''She-Who-Walks-Beside'' believes she can put a proposal together for the location, however seeks guidance from the Conclave (in the form of an appropriately upheld [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Declaration of Acceptance]]) on the scale of the design; a minor structure (around 20 wains), a moderate endeavour (around 50 wains) or a grand erection (around 100 wains).		Separate to the above, ''Wayfinder'' has taken a cursory look at various locations in the Empire where she might be able to help the Empire secure more [[Vis#Prismatic ink\|prismatic ink]] - a vital resource in healing the wounds inflicted by the warrior-heralds under the command of the [[Cold Sun]]. One such location is ''Starstep'' in [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]]. [[Foggy_mountain_top#Richard_of_Holberg\|Previously suggested]] as a potential location by Richard of Holberg for a similar construction, those plans were made defunct due to the damage caused following the invasion of the ''Scions''. ''She-Who-Walks-Beside'' believes she can put a proposal together for the location, however seeks guidance from the Conclave (in the form of an appropriately upheld [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Declaration of Acceptance]]) on the scale of the design; a minor structure (around 20 wains), a moderate endeavour (around 50 wains) or a grand erection (around 100 wains).

	The ''Netweaver'' offers reassurance that whatever proposal she makes, she has no intention for it to be any kind of [[fane]], nor would she require the Senate to concede the location. This site will be by mortals, for mortals, ''PathPromise'' just intends to help things along the way as she can.		The ''Netweaver'' offers reassurance that whatever proposal she makes, she has no intention for it to be any kind of [[fane]], nor would she require the Senate to concede the location. This site will be by mortals, for mortals, ''PathPromise'' just intends to help things along the way as she can.

Hailmur at 16:10, 17 July 2026

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Summer]][[Category:Plenipotentiary]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Summer]][[Category:Plenipotentiary]]
	<ic>"Obviously I'm not saying that Archamge Bella Vicente should be above punishment, or immune to criticism, or anything like that. I'd be the last one to say that wizards can't screw up, oh my yes, I could tell you stories... which I won't because who has time for that? Maybe later. Anyway they ~~make~~ mistakes, or they decide they want to curse enemies in a way that causes an unfortunate number of other people to suffer nightmares about sharks, or... I've lost track of where I'm going with this. Right. Yes. Bella. I'm just saying that the nature of the punishment levied against any Archmage or Grandmaster - or any prominent magician if I'm honest but I know, I know, you have to be realistic - any such censure should be down to the ''Conclave'' not a bunch of, no offence, a bunch of magistrates. The crime is apparently that Bella dealt with an eternal the Conclave said shouldn't be dealt with - that's fair enough, that's a legitimate fuckup, the Conclave is being reasonably clear on all this. And it's not like anyone is sad that the bloody Mask Gang are under Conclave enmity - they're a shower of arseholes believe me I know - but because the enmity was placed by the Conclave it stands to reason that it's the ''Conclave'' that ought to decide what to do about it. Not what amounts to a shower of jumped up... sorry, no offence, a group of well-meaning people some of who aren't even ''magicians''. Can any mundane person ''really'' understand the motivations of someone like Bella Vicente? What ~~they~~ thought was important enough ~~they~~ felt the need to deal with the Clowns in Multicoloured Hats. Basically, what I'm trying to get at, is that only ''magicians'' should be in a position to investigate an archmage, and only the Conclave should be trusted to decide if there's any case to answer and if there is what that case should be. Plus of course Bella Vicente was always very polite to me whenever we spoke, you know? Very friendly, a class act. Edited ''Move to Vote'' as well, in between all the Archmage duties, hard to imagine how ~~they~~ found the time to do all that ''and'' allegedly betray the Empire to the Court of Wankers. You see what I am saying?"		<ic>"Obviously I'm not saying that Archamge Bella Vicente should be above punishment, or immune to criticism, or anything like that. I'd be the last one to say that wizards can't screw up, oh my yes, I could tell you stories... which I won't because who has time for that? Maybe later. Anyway they made mistakes, or they decide they want to curse enemies in a way that causes an unfortunate number of other people to suffer nightmares about sharks, or... I've lost track of where I'm going with this. Right. Yes. Bella. I'm just saying that the nature of the punishment levied against any Archmage or Grandmaster - or any prominent magician if I'm honest but I know, I know, you have to be realistic - any such censure should be down to the ''Conclave'' not a bunch of, no offence, a bunch of magistrates. The crime is apparently that Bella dealt with an eternal the Conclave said shouldn't be dealt with - that's fair enough, that's a legitimate fuckup, the Conclave is being reasonably clear on all this. And it's not like anyone is sad that the bloody Mask Gang are under Conclave enmity - they're a shower of arseholes believe me I know - but because the enmity was placed by the Conclave it stands to reason that it's the ''Conclave'' that ought to decide what to do about it. Not what amounts to a shower of jumped up... sorry, no offence, a group of well-meaning people some of who aren't even ''magicians''. Can any mundane person ''really'' understand the motivations of someone like Bella Vicente? What she thought was important enough she felt the need to deal with the Clowns in Multicoloured Hats. Basically, what I'm trying to get at, is that only ''magicians'' should be in a position to investigate an archmage, and only the Conclave should be trusted to decide if there's any case to answer and if there is what that case should be. Plus of course Bella Vicente was always very polite to me whenever we spoke, you know? Very friendly, a class act. Edited ''Move to Vote'' as well, in between all the Archmage duties, hard to imagine how she found the time to do all that ''and'' allegedly betray the Empire to the Court of Wankers. You see what I am saying?"

	The two guisers looked at each other as their host shovelled another pawful of apple pie into his mouth.		The two guisers looked at each other as their host shovelled another pawful of apple pie into his mouth.
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	* '''Five eternals have sent emissaries to Anvil in response to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages'''		* '''Five eternals have sent emissaries to Anvil in response to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages'''
	* '''Four have agreed to meetings of one kind or another, either in person or via emissaries'''		* '''Four have agreed to meetings of one kind or another, either in person or via emissaries'''
	For the first time in a long time, only five [[eternal\|eternals]] have sent emissaries in response to the [[archmage]] [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] messages (the last time was probably [[What_did_the_deep_say%3F\|Winter 381YE]]). Each archmage is empowered to send a single message to an eternal of their [[realms\|realm]] each season, with certain expectation of ''some'' kind of response, but '''Bella Vicente d'Apulian''' has resigned as [[Archmage of Night]] without sending one. Rumour surrounds the resignation, with scandalous stories suggesting one of the most prominent magical representatives of the Empire has been involved in possible treason. Other stories say that ~~they~~ have been the victim of a smear campaign by magicians jealous of the power of [[Night magic]]; a political assassination orchestrated in the [[Basileia\|City of Locks]]; or a cunning stratagem by the former archmage themselves to entrap enemies of the Empire. Regardless of the truth, without a plenipotentiary message there will be no parley with an eternal of the Night realm during the Summer solstice.		For the first time in a long time, only five [[eternal\|eternals]] have sent emissaries in response to the [[archmage]] [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] messages (the last time was probably [[What_did_the_deep_say%3F\|Winter 381YE]]). Each archmage is empowered to send a single message to an eternal of their [[realms\|realm]] each season, with certain expectation of ''some'' kind of response, but '''Bella Vicente d'Apulian''' has resigned as [[Archmage of Night]] without sending one. Rumour surrounds the resignation, with scandalous stories suggesting one of the most prominent magical representatives of the Empire has been involved in possible treason. Other stories say that she have been the victim of a smear campaign by magicians jealous of the power of [[Night magic]]; a political assassination orchestrated in the [[Basileia\|City of Locks]]; or a cunning stratagem by the former archmage themselves to entrap enemies of the Empire. Regardless of the truth, without a plenipotentiary message there will be no parley with an eternal of the Night realm during the Summer solstice.

	At least with regard to the other realms, it is otherwise business as usual. Since the end of the Spring Equinox, messengers representing five eternals have come to the Empire from their eternal patrons, detailing the response to each plenipotentiary missive.		At least with regard to the other realms, it is otherwise business as usual. Since the end of the Spring Equinox, messengers representing five eternals have come to the Empire from their eternal patrons, detailing the response to each plenipotentiary missive.