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Matt: Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

2026-01-16T09:38:09Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

2026-01-15T12:27:33Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

Hailmur: /* Strength Against Weakness */

2025-09-19T12:38:27Z

Strength Against Weakness

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	==Strength Against Weakness==		==Strength Against Weakness==
	* '''The Imperial Senate could ~~criminalize~~ membership of the Disciples of Sulemaine'''		* '''The Imperial Senate could criminalise membership of the Disciples of Sulemaine'''
	* '''Such an action would make it legal for the Urizeni to hunt them down'''		* '''Such an action would make it legal for the Urizeni to hunt them down'''
	{{SOP\|statement='''Excommunication:''' Hate is a restrictive, pernicious force that stymies Virtue. Hate does not seek questions, wrongly assuming that those in your circle are infallible, and those without are irredeemable. Severus of the Blinding Sun is a fool, his folly infects him and those around him and I will not countenance their reductive view of the world. I will bring them the challenge of Wisdom, if they fail, their soul will be forfeit. I seek a Writ of Excommunication against Severus of the Blinding Sun, to show them and the Empire the worth of Wisdom, and the folly of Hate.\|by=Aspar, General Assembly\|vote=1488-195 (Not Upheld)\|when=Summer Solstice 385YE}}		{{SOP\|statement='''Excommunication:''' Hate is a restrictive, pernicious force that stymies Virtue. Hate does not seek questions, wrongly assuming that those in your circle are infallible, and those without are irredeemable. Severus of the Blinding Sun is a fool, his folly infects him and those around him and I will not countenance their reductive view of the world. I will bring them the challenge of Wisdom, if they fail, their soul will be forfeit. I seek a Writ of Excommunication against Severus of the Blinding Sun, to show them and the Empire the worth of Wisdom, and the folly of Hate.\|by=Aspar, General Assembly\|vote=1488-195 (Not Upheld)\|when=Summer Solstice 385YE}}

Kirkbride: /* Do Not Question, Only Cut */

2025-09-09T23:16:51Z

Do Not Question, Only Cut

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	If support for the action achieves a combined military strength of at least two thousand, then it will force the Disciples onto the back foot. Dozens of them will be killed, and they will be faced with being driven out or wiped out if they do not find some way to respond. They don't have the military strength to fight back directly - but they won't go willingly into the Labyrinth.		If support for the action achieves a combined military strength of at least two thousand, then it will force the Disciples onto the back foot. Dozens of them will be killed, and they will be faced with being driven out or wiped out if they do not find some way to respond. They don't have the military strength to fight back directly - but they won't go willingly into the Labyrinth.

			'''Solas of the Spire of the Waxing Sun''' has presented the wording for an alternative mandate:

			{{Mandate\|mandate=Captains of Urizen! There is a poison in our fields. The Disciples of Sulemaine threaten by spreading the Blasphemy of Hatred, an idea long since tested and discarded as lacking. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge all to go forth and excise this pestilence from our home.\|assembly=Urizen Assembly}}

			This would have all the same effects as the original mandate and would be competing.

	The biggest problem with this approach is that it would be blatantly illegal. It would be carried out in full public view of the magistrates who would quickly compile a list of everyone who committed their military unit to this course of action. They would then face the full force of the law, next time they encountered a magistrate.		The biggest problem with this approach is that it would be blatantly illegal. It would be carried out in full public view of the magistrates who would quickly compile a list of everyone who committed their military unit to this course of action. They would then face the full force of the law, next time they encountered a magistrate.

	However the law does provide a way to avoid such chaos.		However, the law does provide a way to avoid such chaos.

	==Strength Against Weakness==		==Strength Against Weakness==

Novemberalice at 16:12, 8 September 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sword.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The Disciples of Sulemaine refuse to accept the judgement of the Urizen Assembly, which rejects the teachings of their "Paragon of Blades".\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sword.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The Disciples of Sulemaine refuse to accept the judgement of the Urizen Assembly, which rejects the teachings of their "Paragon of Blades".\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHXm4yhgmqs}}
	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

Dre at 16:35, 7 September 2025

2025-09-07T16:35:05Z

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	The Disciples of Sulemaine are sheltering with those spires least inclined to accept the leadership of the Synod and the Empire. Itinerant scholars like ''Severus of the Blinding Sun'' wander from one spire to another, selling their skills as a teacher with the blade and offering advice and guidance, but they're generally shrewd enough to go where they are welcome. If Urizen wants to turn them out, they will have to gather in force and drive them out.		The Disciples of Sulemaine are sheltering with those spires least inclined to accept the leadership of the Synod and the Empire. Itinerant scholars like ''Severus of the Blinding Sun'' wander from one spire to another, selling their skills as a teacher with the blade and offering advice and guidance, but they're generally shrewd enough to go where they are welcome. If Urizen wants to turn them out, they will have to gather in force and drive them out.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=Mercy is weakness. Mercy shows the enemy your limits. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge all Loyal Urizeni to hunt down the Disciples of Sulemaine and show them the blade. Find your enemy’s limits and go beyond them.\|assembly=Urizen Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Mercy is weakness. Mercy shows the enemy your limits. We send {named priest} with 50 doses of liao to urge all Loyal Urizeni to hunt down the Disciples of Sulemaine and show them the blade. Find your enemy’s limits and go beyond them.\|assembly=Urizen Assembly}}

	If this [[mandate]] is enacted, it will create a unique [[Military_unit#Raiding\|raiding]] [[Venture#Raiding_Ventures\|venture]] for Urizeni [[military unit\|military units]] to '''Drive out the Disciples''' for the season following the Autumn Equinox. Military units that take this action will engage in lightning attacks on the traitorous spires, citadels, and temples, looking to draw out the Disciples of Sulemaine, engage them in battle, and kill them. Some will wring their hands at the thought or Urizeni killing Urizeni, but it will receive broad support from many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] whose feud with the followers of Sulemaine is legendary. It is not the first time in Urizen's history that force of arms has been brought to bear against the sword scholars after all.		If this [[mandate]] is enacted, it will create a unique [[Military_unit#Raiding\|raiding]] [[Venture#Raiding_Ventures\|venture]] for Urizeni [[military unit\|military units]] to '''Drive out the Disciples''' for the season following the Autumn Equinox. Military units that take this action will engage in lightning attacks on the traitorous spires, citadels, and temples, looking to draw out the Disciples of Sulemaine, engage them in battle, and kill them. Some will wring their hands at the thought or Urizeni killing Urizeni, but it will receive broad support from many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] whose feud with the followers of Sulemaine is legendary. It is not the first time in Urizen's history that force of arms has been brought to bear against the sword scholars after all.
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	It would require a [[Senate motion]] to declare it illegal to be a member of the Disciples of Sulemaine and to order the arrest and trial of suspected members. It wouldn't change the need for Urizeni military units to attack those spires that were harbouring the Disciples - but instead of clandestine raids, any Urizeni who pledged their military unit to the cause would be led by magistrates looking to arrest them. The outcome would be the same, there is ''no possible way'' that the Disciples will cooperate with the magistrates and they will go down fighting. But it would at least ensure that everything that was done was legal.		It would require a [[Senate motion]] to declare it illegal to be a member of the Disciples of Sulemaine and to order the arrest and trial of suspected members. It wouldn't change the need for Urizeni military units to attack those spires that were harbouring the Disciples - but instead of clandestine raids, any Urizeni who pledged their military unit to the cause would be led by magistrates looking to arrest them. The outcome would be the same, there is ''no possible way'' that the Disciples will cooperate with the magistrates and they will go down fighting. But it would at least ensure that everything that was done was legal.

	Normally such actions are costly, the magistrates must recruit militia and pay them to help enforce the law. In this case, there would be no cost to the Senate, there aren't enough sellswords in Urizen to enable the magistrates to carry out the action without the help of loyal Urizeni citadels and spires - so the success or failure of the action would depend only on the military strength committed to the venture.		Normally such actions are costly, the magistrates must recruit militia and pay them to help enforce the law. In this case, there would be no cost to the Senate - there aren't enough sellswords in Urizen to enable the magistrates to carry out the action without the help of loyal Urizeni citadels and spires - so the success or failure of the action would depend only on the military strength committed to the venture.
	{{Sword Scholar Links}}		{{Sword Scholar Links}}

GuiltyConscience: /* Overview */

2025-09-07T15:51:01Z

Overview

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''~~Clymenestra~~''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Elagabala, Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Elagabala, Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>

	==Mercy is Weakness==		==Mercy is Weakness==
	* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''		* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''

Noserenda: /* Do Not Question, Only Cut */

2025-09-07T15:14:23Z

Do Not Question, Only Cut

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	If this [[mandate]] is enacted, it will create a unique [[Military_unit#Raiding\|raiding]] [[Venture#Raiding_Ventures\|venture]] for Urizeni [[military unit\|military units]] to '''Drive out the Disciples''' for the season following the Autumn Equinox. Military units that take this action will engage in lightning attacks on the traitorous spires, citadels, and temples, looking to draw out the Disciples of Sulemaine, engage them in battle, and kill them. Some will wring their hands at the thought or Urizeni killing Urizeni, but it will receive broad support from many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] whose feud with the followers of Sulemaine is legendary. It is not the first time in Urizen's history that force of arms has been brought to bear against the sword scholars after all.		If this [[mandate]] is enacted, it will create a unique [[Military_unit#Raiding\|raiding]] [[Venture#Raiding_Ventures\|venture]] for Urizeni [[military unit\|military units]] to '''Drive out the Disciples''' for the season following the Autumn Equinox. Military units that take this action will engage in lightning attacks on the traitorous spires, citadels, and temples, looking to draw out the Disciples of Sulemaine, engage them in battle, and kill them. Some will wring their hands at the thought or Urizeni killing Urizeni, but it will receive broad support from many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] whose feud with the followers of Sulemaine is legendary. It is not the first time in Urizen's history that force of arms has been brought to bear against the sword scholars after all.

	Each standard military unit assigned to the '''Drive out the Disciples''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[~~fleet~~#~~upgrades~~\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] ~~fleet~~ adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding military unit (such as [[~~Blood and Salt~~]]) increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		Each standard military unit assigned to the '''Drive out the Disciples''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] Military unit adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding military unit (such as [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]]) increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	If support for the action achieves a combined military strength of at least two thousand, then it will force the Disciples onto the back foot. Dozens of them will be killed, and they will be faced with being driven out or wiped out if they do not find some way to respond. They don't have the military strength to fight back directly - but they won't go willingly into the Labyrinth.		If support for the action achieves a combined military strength of at least two thousand, then it will force the Disciples onto the back foot. Dozens of them will be killed, and they will be faced with being driven out or wiped out if they do not find some way to respond. They don't have the military strength to fight back directly - but they won't go willingly into the Labyrinth.
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	However the law does provide a way to avoid such chaos.		However the law does provide a way to avoid such chaos.

	==Strength Against Weakness==		==Strength Against Weakness==
	* '''The Imperial Senate could criminalize membership of the Disciples of Sulemaine'''		* '''The Imperial Senate could criminalize membership of the Disciples of Sulemaine'''

Hailmur at 15:04, 7 September 2025

2025-09-07T15:04:42Z

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clymenestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clymenestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

	Things may seem quiet, but the Disciples are in hiding, they haven't gone away. They are still teaching the blade to those who seek them out, still preaching their blasphemous creeds to those who take them in. It is often quiet before a storm.		Things may seem quiet, but the Disciples are in hiding, they haven't gone away. They are still teaching the blade to those who seek them out, still preaching their blasphemous creeds to those who take them in. It is often quiet before a storm.
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer.png\|align=left\|caption=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer, Senator for Zenith\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer.png\|align=left\|caption=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer, Senator for Zenith\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>
			<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Elagabala, Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>
	==Mercy is Weakness==		==Mercy is Weakness==
	* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''		* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clytemnestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

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	More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.		More than two years ago, the tradition of the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] in [[Urizen]] was sundered by '''[[Broken_sword#Resolution\|Herminius and Clymenestra]]''' of the House of the Wanderer and other leaders of the movement at [[Anvil]]. Those who clung to the antiquated views of [[Sulemaine]] - that the influence of the Synod must be resisted at every turn and were not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals - were cast out by those who had long since made their peace with the Empire.

	Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clymenestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.		Those who laid claim to the title of sword scholars have prospered in the intervening time. '''Herminius''' is the [[Senator]] for his home of [[Zenith]]; '''Clymenestra''' now [[general\|commands]] the [[Argent Sword]]; '''Aspar''' is now the [[Conscience of the Senate]]; '''Elagabala''' now guides the [[Sevenfold Path]]. In the wider Empire, people are more sceptical of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] than ever before - its power has tangibly been diminished by the success of the sword scholars. It's easy to argue that it was only when they set their blades down that the sword scholars achieved victory.

	To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.		To many at Anvil, those who were cast out appear to have all but disappeared. Calling themselves the ''Disciples of Sulemaine'', they apparently retreated into the mountains of Zenith. A few vowed revenge on the rest of the sword scholars, claiming that the leaders at Anvil had betrayed Sulemaine's teachings. Most cut a more sorry figure, withdrawing to the shadows more in sadness for their obvious loss than in anger at others. Since then they have been a silent presence in Urizen. Confined to the highest peaks of [[Morrow#Operus\|Operus]], in [[Morrow]], and [[Zenith#Clypion\|Clypion]] and [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]] in Zenith, they dwell in [[spire\|spires]] sympathetic to their philosophies who are willing, at least, to give them safe harbour.

	Things may seem quiet, but the Disciples are in hiding, they haven't gone away. They are still teaching the blade to those who seek them out, still preaching their blasphemous creeds to those who take them in. It is often quiet before a storm.		Things may seem quiet, but the Disciples are in hiding, they haven't gone away. They are still teaching the blade to those who seek them out, still preaching their blasphemous creeds to those who take them in. It is often quiet before a storm.
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer.png\|align=left\|caption=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer, Senator for Zenith\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer.png\|align=left\|caption=Herminius of the House of the Wanderer, Senator for Zenith\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~250px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Aspar, Conscience of the Senate\|width=250}}</div>
			<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Elagabala, Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>
	==Mercy is Weakness==		==Mercy is Weakness==
	* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''		* '''Herminius' words are supported by many who are keen to see the threat of the Disciples of Sulemaine permanently ended'''