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

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A congregation can represent almost any structure or location where people could receive spiritual instruction, such as a monastery, a church, a sacred grove, a burial site, or similar structure. It provides the owner with [[liao]] and votes to use in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		A congregation can represent almost any structure or location where people could receive spiritual instruction, such as a monastery, a church, a sacred grove, a burial site, or similar structure. It provides the owner with [[liao]] and votes to use in the [[Synod]]

	==Production==		==Production==

Dre at 11:29, 20 August 2025

2025-08-20T11:29:20Z

Hailmur: /* Downtime Options */

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Downtime Options

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	A character who is dedicated to a force other than one of the seven Virtues defaults to membership of the Assembly of the Way. This does not change, but they have the same option to declare themselves a member of a virtue assembly as any other character.		A character who is dedicated to a force other than one of the seven Virtues defaults to membership of the Assembly of the Way. This does not change, but they have the same option to declare themselves a member of a virtue assembly as any other character.

			===Lectures===
			* '''A lecture is found in the usual dropdown menu for preaching to a congregation'''
			* '''Some lectures change the production of the congregation'''
			* '''Additional liao provided by great works, enchantments and Imperial titles are not affected'''
			Lectures are found in the same dropdown as the usual preaching options. Choosing to deliver a specific ''lecture'' means the congregation focuses on something other than the traditional teachings of the virtues and the Way to focus on a specific philosophy, question, or discourse. Some lectures may change which Virtue Assembly you are in at the start of the next event. This is very important to keep track of for anyone with a title that requires them to be a member of a certain assembly - such as a [[Cardinal]] or [[Gatekeeper]]. Changing assemblies by delivering a lecture may result in a character no longer being eligible for the title and thus triggering a new election.

			Most lectures are only available for a single season, but the lectures below are available for longer. The interlude page after each event has information on which lectures are available for that downtime.

			====Encourage Pilgrimage to Capodomus====
			* '''Anyone with a congregation can choose to preach Ambition by encouraging pilgrims to visit Capodomus Cathedral'''
			* '''A congregation that takes the ''Preach Ambition - Encourage Pilgrimage to Capodomus'' action will receive three fewer liao but four more Synod votes than usual'''
			* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Ambition Assembly at the next summit'''
			* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Spring Equinox 388YE'''
			Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Archbishop_of_Capodomus#Capodomus_Cathedral\|Capodomus Cathedral]]. Those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the Atrium of Golden Light, they will return to their home inspired to embrace Ambition and pursue it with the certain belief that nothing is beyond their reach.

			A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Ambition Assembly if they were not already.

			For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Golden_light#Better_to_Try\|Golden light]]''' wind of fortune,

			====Encourage Pilgrimage to Hacynian====
			* '''Anyone with a congregation can choose to preach Wisdom by encouraging pilgrims to visit the Great Library'''
			* '''A congregation that takes the ''Preach Wisdom - Encourage Pilgrimage to Hacynian'' action will receive three fewer liao but four more Synod votes than usual'''
			* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Wisdom Assembly at the next summit'''
			* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 388YE'''
			Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Great Library of Hacynian\|Great Library]]. After those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the shrine, they will return home inspired to embrace Wisdom and pursue it, in the certain belief that inaction is the only true mistake.

			A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Wisdom Assembly if they were not already.

			For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Sing_a_song#Find_the_Right_Question\|Sing a song]]''' wind of fortune,

	==Upgrades==		==Upgrades==

Hailmur at 00:56, 30 May 2025

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	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]
	[[Category:~~Resources~~]]		[[Category:Personal Resource]]

Hailmur at 15:55, 18 February 2025

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Demand for Liao'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Demand for Liao'''<br>
	Only two nations - the Empire and the [[Sumaah Republic]] - produce [[liao]] in any great quantity, and the Sumaah are loathe to allow too much of it to fall into the hands of heathens and heretics. There is a significant demand for the spiritual substance in a number of places, however. The [[Construct_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the Seven Virtues]] in [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] means that the novelty-seeking Asaveans are even more interested in acquiring the drug than usual. Several nations make use of the liao in their own spiritual rites - the [[Faraden]] and the [[Axos\|Axou]] in particular. Others look to exploit the mild narcotic properties of liao, or to trade on its exotic reputation - merchants from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] in particular are keen to buy crates of the purple substance to sell to select markets abroad.		Only two nations - the Empire and the [[Sumaah Republic]] - produce [[liao]] in any great quantity, and the Sumaah are loathe to allow too much of it to fall into the hands of heathens and heretics. There is a significant demand for the spiritual substance in a number of places, however. <!--The [[Construct_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the Seven Virtues]] in [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] means that the novelty-seeking Asaveans are even more interested in acquiring the drug than usual.-->Several nations make use of the liao in their own spiritual rites - the [[Faraden]] and the [[Axos\|Axou]] in particular. Others look to exploit the mild narcotic properties of liao, or to trade on its exotic reputation - merchants from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] in particular are keen to buy crates of the purple substance to sell to select markets abroad.

	Yet the Empire's stock of liao is carefully regulated, distributed to [[congregation\|congregations]] based on their size. With a few exceptions, the liao that is so much in demand must be purchased directly from Imperial priests. At the moment, any Imperial citizen who leads a congregation can sell their liao for a crown each dose, either to entrepreneurial Imperial traders or directly to foreign merchants. This opportunity, however, remains dependent on the shifting relationships between the Empire and foreign nations.</box></div>		Yet the Empire's stock of liao is carefully regulated, distributed to [[congregation\|congregations]] based on their size. With a few exceptions, the liao that is so much in demand must be purchased directly from Imperial priests. At the moment, any Imperial citizen who leads a congregation can sell their liao for a crown each dose, either to entrepreneurial Imperial traders or directly to foreign merchants. This opportunity, however, remains dependent on the shifting relationships between the Empire and foreign nations.</box></div>

Hailmur at 17:47, 28 January 2025

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	\|[[Silver Tongue of Virtue]] \|\| Produces an additional 3 liao and 6 votes in the Synod over the next season \|\| Night \|\| 8		\|[[Silver Tongue of Virtue]] \|\| Produces an additional 3 liao and 6 votes in the Synod over the next season \|\| Night \|\| 8
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			\|[[Vale of Shadows]] \|\| Protects the resource from suffering the [[Resource#Conquered_Territories\|conquered territory]] penalty for a year \|\| Night \|\| 20
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	\|[[Net of Gossamer Chains]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup>\|\| With the aid of [[Callidus]] produces 3 [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 14		\|[[Net of Gossamer Chains]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup>\|\| With the aid of [[Callidus]] produces 3 [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 14

Hailmur at 12:34, 1 August 2024

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	==Downtime Options==		==Downtime Options==
	It is possible to sell the liao produced by a congregation. You receive one crown for each dose of liao that you sell in this way.		It is possible to sell the liao produced by a congregation. You receive one crown for each dose of liao that you sell in this way. It is only possible to sell liao produced that downtime, a congregation owner cannot sell liao they have [[GOD#Resource_hand-in\|handed in]] at the previous event.

	it is also possible to ''preach'' in downtime to change which [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assembly]] your character belongs to. You can choose to select a virtue from the ''preach'' dropdown menu, which will set your membership of a Virtue assembly for the next event. This setting initially defaults to the virtue the character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to (if any). If it is changed, that change remains in place unless the option is changed again. The only options available are the seven Imperial virtues and the Way (for preaching that does not focus on a specific virtue), regardless of the character's dedication.		It is also possible to ''preach'' in downtime to change which [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assembly]] your character belongs to. You can choose to select a virtue from the ''preach'' dropdown menu, which will set your membership of a Virtue assembly for the next event. This setting initially defaults to the virtue the character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to (if any). If it is changed, that change remains in place unless the option is changed again. The only options available are the seven Imperial virtues and the Way (for preaching that does not focus on a specific virtue), regardless of the character's dedication.

	Membership of an assembly is set before the start of the event based on the preceding downtime; membership of an assembly will never change at the summit.		Membership of an assembly is set before the start of the event based on the preceding downtime; membership of an assembly will never change at the summit.

Hastur at 12:08, 23 June 2024

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	#{{anchor\|2}} This ritual is [[Interdiction\|interdicted]]		#{{anchor\|2}} This ritual is [[Interdiction\|interdicted]]
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			[[Category:Rules]]
			[[Category:Resources]]

Hailmur: /* Rituals */

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Rituals

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	\|[[Mantle of the Golden Orator]] \|\| Produces an additional 3 liao and 6 votes in the Synod over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 7		\|[[Mantle of the Golden Orator]] \|\| Produces an additional 3 liao and 6 votes in the Synod over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 7
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			\|[[Silver Tongue of Virtue]] \|\| Produces an additional 3 liao and 6 votes in the Synod over the next season \|\| Night \|\| 8
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	\|[[Net of Gossamer Chains]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup>\|\| With the aid of [[Callidus]] produces 3 [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 14		\|[[Net of Gossamer Chains]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup>\|\| With the aid of [[Callidus]] produces 3 [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]] over the next season \|\| Autumn \|\| 14

Hailmur at 09:38, 17 April 2024

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	==Production==		==Production==
	A congregation entitles the owner to ten votes and the ability to raise a [[judgement]] in the Imperial Synod. In addition the Imperial civil service will provide the owner with five doses of liao.		A congregation entitles the owner to ten votes and the ability to raise a [[judgement]] in the Imperial Synod. In addition, the Imperial civil service will provide the owner with five doses of liao.

	The owner can ~~use their votes~~ on each judgement in every [[assembly]] they are a member of. By default every congregation owner is a member of the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] as well as the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|national assembly for their nation]].		The owner can vote on each judgement in every [[assembly]] they are a member of. By default every congregation owner is a member of the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] as well as the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|national assembly for their nation]].

	If your character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to a virtue then by default they will be a member of that [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue Assembly]]. If they are not dedicated then they will be a member of the Assembly of the Way. This can be changed by [[#Downtime_Options\|preaching]].		If your character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to a virtue then by default they will be a member of that [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue Assembly]]. If they are not dedicated then they will be a member of the Assembly of the Way. This can be changed by [[#Downtime_Options\|preaching]].
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	it is also possible to ''preach'' in downtime to change which [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assembly]] your character belongs to. You can choose to select a virtue from the ''preach'' dropdown menu, which will set your membership of a Virtue assembly for the next event. This setting initially defaults to the virtue the character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to (if any). If it is changed, that change remains in place unless the option is changed again. The only options available are the seven Imperial virtues and the Way (for preaching that does not focus on a specific virtue), regardless of the character's dedication.		it is also possible to ''preach'' in downtime to change which [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assembly]] your character belongs to. You can choose to select a virtue from the ''preach'' dropdown menu, which will set your membership of a Virtue assembly for the next event. This setting initially defaults to the virtue the character is [[dedication\|dedicated]] to (if any). If it is changed, that change remains in place unless the option is changed again. The only options available are the seven Imperial virtues and the Way (for preaching that does not focus on a specific virtue), regardless of the character's dedication.

	Membership of an assembly is set before the start of the event based on the preceding downtime; membership of an assembly will never change at the summit~~. Assessment of qualification for the benefits of [[great work\|great works]] and the like is made at the end of Downtime, after the character has had an opportunity to preach~~.		Membership of an assembly is set before the start of the event based on the preceding downtime; membership of an assembly will never change at the summit.

	A character who is dedicated to a force other than one of the seven Virtues defaults to membership of the Assembly of the Way. This does not change, but they have the same option to declare themselves a member of a virtue assembly as any other character.		A character who is dedicated to a force other than one of the seven Virtues defaults to membership of the Assembly of the Way. This does not change, but they have the same option to declare themselves a member of a virtue assembly as any other character.

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	* '''A lecture is found in the usual dropdown menu for preaching to a congregation'''		* '''A lecture is found in the usual dropdown menu for preaching to a congregation'''
	* '''Some lectures change the production of the congregation'''		* '''Some lectures change the production of the congregation'''
	* '''Additional liao provided by great works, enchantments and Imperial titles are not affected'''		* '''Additional liao provided by great works, enchantments, and Imperial titles are not affected'''
	Lectures are found in the same dropdown as the usual preaching options. Choosing to deliver a specific ''lecture'' means the congregation focuses on something other than the traditional teachings of the ~~virtues~~ and the Way to focus on a specific philosophy, question, or discourse. Some lectures may change which Virtue Assembly you are in at the start of the next event. This is very important to keep track of for anyone with a title that requires them to be a member of a certain assembly - such as a [[~~Cardinal~~]] or [[~~Gatekeeper~~]]. Changing assemblies by delivering a lecture may result in a character no longer being eligible for the title and thus triggering a new election.		Lectures are found in the same dropdown menu as the usual preaching options. Choosing to deliver a specific ''lecture'' means the congregation focuses on something other than the traditional teachings of the Virtues and the Way to focus on a specific philosophy, question, or discourse. Some lectures may change which Virtue Assembly you are in at the start of the next event. This is very important to keep track of for anyone with a title that requires them to be a member of a certain assembly - such as a [[cardinal]] or [[gatekeeper]]. Changing assemblies by delivering a lecture may result in a character no longer being eligible for the title and thus triggering a new election.

	Most lectures are only available for a single season, but the lectures below are available for longer. The interlude page after each event has information on which lectures are available for that downtime.		Most lectures are only available for a single season, but the lectures below are available for longer. The interlude page after each event has information on which lectures are available for that downtime.
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	* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Ambition Assembly at the next summit'''		* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Ambition Assembly at the next summit'''
	* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Spring Equinox 388YE'''		* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Spring Equinox 388YE'''
	Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Archbishop_of_Capodomus#Capodomus_Cathedral\|Capodomus Cathedral]]. Those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the Atrium of Golden Light, they will return to their home inspired to embrace Ambition and pursue it with the certain belief that nothing is beyond their reach.		Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Archbishop_of_Capodomus#Capodomus_Cathedral\|Capodomus Cathedral]]. Those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the Atrium of Golden Light; they will return to their home inspired to embrace Ambition and pursue it with the certain belief that nothing is beyond their reach.

	A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Ambition Assembly if they were not already.		A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Ambition Assembly if they were not already.

	For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Golden_light#Better_to_Try\|Golden light]]''' wind of fortune,		For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Golden_light#Better_to_Try\|Golden light]]''' wind of fortune.

	====Encourage Pilgrimage to Hacynian====		====Encourage Pilgrimage to Hacynian====
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	* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Wisdom Assembly at the next summit'''		* '''A congregation that takes this action will be in the Wisdom Assembly at the next summit'''
	* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 388YE'''		* '''This lecture is available until the start of the Summer Solstice 388YE'''
	Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Great Library of Hacynian\|Great Library]]. After those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the shrine, they will return home inspired to embrace Wisdom and pursue it, in the certain belief that inaction is the only true mistake.		Priests who take this option are assumed to be making use of the [[liao]] they receive to inspire congregants to make the difficult journey to the [[Great Library of Hacynian\|Great Library]]. After those who are brave enough to make the journey experience the awe-inspiring power of the true aura in the shrine, they will return home inspired to embrace Wisdom and pursue it in the certain belief that inaction is the only true mistake.

	A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Wisdom Assembly if they were not already.		A congregation that preaches this special action will receive three fewer [[liao]] each season (assumed to have been spent on creating auras or used to provide patronage), but four additional votes in the Imperial Synod (representing the swelling of their congregations). The priest leading the congregation will become part of the Wisdom Assembly if they were not already.

	For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Sing_a_song#Find_the_Right_Question\|Sing a song]]''' wind of fortune,		For more information on the events that led to this lecture, see the '''[[Sing_a_song#Find_the_Right_Question\|Sing a song]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Upgrades==		==Upgrades==
	A congregation can be upgraded using [[white granite]] obtained from the Bourse. Each time a congregation is upgraded, the owner receives two additional votes in the Synod and one additional dose of liao from then on.		A congregation can be upgraded using [[white granite]] obtained from the Bourse. Each time a congregation is upgraded, the owner receives two additional votes in the Synod and one additional dose of liao from then on.

	To upgrade a congregation requires Imperial ~~Wains~~ of white granite equal to the level the congregation is being upgraded to. So the first upgrade of a starting level 1 congregation costs 2 Imperial ~~Wains~~ of white granite, from 2 to 3 costs 3 Imperial ~~Wains~~, etc.		To upgrade a congregation requires Imperial wains of white granite equal to the level the congregation is being upgraded to. So the first upgrade of a starting level 1 congregation costs 2 Imperial wains of white granite, from 2 to 3 costs 3 Imperial wains, etc.

	==Diversification==		==Diversification==