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Kirkbride: /* On Wings to Perfection */

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On Wings to Perfection

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	Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Likewise, that Lirielen and Kespoena both consider the matter carefully. Zie wishes them all to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.		Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Likewise, that Lirielen and Kespoena both consider the matter carefully. Zie wishes them all to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.

	Now that the proscription against entering into the service of an eternal has passed scrutiny, unless the Synod changes its mind it would be illegal to accept this position from Ylenwe. You can read more in the [[Stones in the wellspring]] wind of fortune.		Now that the proscription against entering into the service of an eternal has passed scrutiny, unless the Synod changes its mind it would be illegal to accept this position from Ylenwe. You can read more in the '''[[Stones in the wellspring]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Harmony in Mind and Body==		==Harmony in Mind and Body==

Kirkbride: /* Sing a Song of Solace */

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Sing a Song of Solace

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	''The Morningstar'' has completed a great study of the {{Black Plateau}} but zie is no closer to understanding how it was made than when zie began. ''Childe of Gentleness'' believes it is fundamentally not a creation of ritual magic. While ritual magic has exacerbated it in the past, especially the rituals of Night, it is fundamentally some magic of the mortal world that it is beyond zir nature to understand in its construction - some manipulation of the very essence of the world itself that zie cannot perceive.		''The Morningstar'' has completed a great study of the {{Black Plateau}} but zie is no closer to understanding how it was made than when zie began. ''Childe of Gentleness'' believes it is fundamentally not a creation of ritual magic. While ritual magic has exacerbated it in the past, especially the rituals of Night, it is fundamentally some magic of the mortal world that it is beyond zir nature to understand in its construction - some manipulation of the very essence of the world itself that zie cannot perceive.

	Though the Dove has no answer to the question posed by the {{Black Plateau}}, zie ''has'' discovered a remedy - music. Many eternals have some interest in music - not least Sung, who has [[~~Never ending or beginning~~\|her own interests in Spiral]] - but one of its clearest advocates was always Ylenrith. That passion endures, though Ylenwe's interest is focused on its capacity to bring inner harmony and a sense of numinous clarity. Zie is still interested in the perfection of music in its technical aspect, as Ylenrith was, and they are greatly appreciative of the craft of composition. But the Dove is clear that zie believes music has a capacity to uplift and help those who hear it find inner perfection. The {{Black Plateau}} is disharmony incarnate - what better way to soothe it than music?		Though the Dove has no answer to the question posed by the {{Black Plateau}}, zie ''has'' discovered a remedy - music. Many eternals have some interest in music - not least Sung, who has [[Our elaborate plans\|her own interests in Spiral]] - but one of its clearest advocates was always Ylenrith. That passion endures, though Ylenwe's interest is focused on its capacity to bring inner harmony and a sense of numinous clarity. Zie is still interested in the perfection of music in its technical aspect, as Ylenrith was, and they are greatly appreciative of the craft of composition. But the Dove is clear that zie believes music has a capacity to uplift and help those who hear it find inner perfection. The {{Black Plateau}} is disharmony incarnate - what better way to soothe it than music?

	The land itself cries out an endless song of anger and pain, disharmonious mourning for folly and grief, loss and faithlessness. Ylenwe's heralds note that the ''First Companion'' too, is a being hurt and healing - but who, through music has found a way to love zirself again. To quiet the {{Black Plateau}} needs the same approach. First, the right piece of music is needed, something mathematically perfect. Secondly, an appropriate place must be built for that music to be played, and carried in a chorus by Ylenwe's servants.		The land itself cries out an endless song of anger and pain, disharmonious mourning for folly and grief, loss and faithlessness. Ylenwe's heralds note that the ''First Companion'' too, is a being hurt and healing - but who, through music has found a way to love zirself again. To quiet the {{Black Plateau}} needs the same approach. First, the right piece of music is needed, something mathematically perfect. Secondly, an appropriate place must be built for that music to be played, and carried in a chorus by Ylenwe's servants.

Emmanovi: /* On Wings to Perfection */ Added reference to proscription

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On Wings to Perfection: Added reference to proscription

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	Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Likewise, that Lirielen and Kespoena both consider the matter carefully. Zie wishes them all to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.		Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Likewise, that Lirielen and Kespoena both consider the matter carefully. Zie wishes them all to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.

			Now that the proscription against entering into the service of an eternal has passed scrutiny, unless the Synod changes its mind it would be illegal to accept this position from Ylenwe. You can read more in the [[Stones in the wellspring]] wind of fortune.

	==Harmony in Mind and Body==		==Harmony in Mind and Body==

Hailmur at 22:53, 3 June 2026

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Hailmur: /* Sing a Song of Solace */

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Sing a Song of Solace

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	===A Piece Apart===		===A Piece Apart===
			{{stub}}
	* '''Ylenwe has found a piece of perfect music'''		* '''Ylenwe has found a piece of perfect music'''
	* '''The eternal entreats Hieronymus Dowland to perform the piece at 13:00 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''		* '''The eternal entreats Hieronymus Dowland to perform the piece at 13:00 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''

Dre at 21:01, 3 June 2026

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Twiggy at 20:56, 3 June 2026

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Matt: /* Harmony in Mind and Body */

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Harmony in Mind and Body

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	If that happened, Ylenwe's heralds would bequeath 2 pawns of prismatic ink each season to the order for as long as they did not have enmity. In addition, the Senate could order an [[appraisal]] of all the ways that Ylenwe might work with the [[Conclave order]] to support them. Heralds of the Day eternal would work with members of the Prognosticator's Office (or the Beurteilung) to produce a set of proposals that were acceptable to Ylenwe, which the Empire would then be free to consider at their leisure.		If that happened, Ylenwe's heralds would bequeath 2 pawns of prismatic ink each season to the order for as long as they did not have enmity. In addition, the Senate could order an [[appraisal]] of all the ways that Ylenwe might work with the [[Conclave order]] to support them. Heralds of the Day eternal would work with members of the Prognosticator's Office (or the Beurteilung) to produce a set of proposals that were acceptable to Ylenwe, which the Empire would then be free to consider at their leisure.

	Asymptotic Blessing's plan is to arrive with at least one companion alongside Ylenwe in the Hall of Worlds, to listen to the perfect piece that will be performed. Afterwards, they hope to find a corner of the Hall of Worlds for him and his fellows to talk with the Grandmaster and those she wishes to involve in the discussion - presumably a different corner to where the eternal is in counsel with those considering the fate of Spiral and the {{Black Plateau}}.		Asymptotic Blessing's plan is to arrive with at least one companion alongside Ylenwe in the Hall of Worlds, to listen to the perfect piece that will be performed. Afterwards, they hope to find a corner of the Hall of Worlds for him and his fellows to talk with the Grandmaster and those she wishes to involve in the discussion. The herald would welcome the presence of the [[Archmage of Day]] if they are available - to assist with the discussions - presumably a different corner to where the eternal is in counsel with those considering the fate of Spiral and the {{Black Plateau}}.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

Hailmur: /* Further Reading */

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	<tr><td>'''Time:''' Three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' Three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the title of Keeper of the Kirriemuir Campgrounds, and encourages Yerende settlement in the region.</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the title of Keeper of the Kirriemuir Campgrounds, and encourages Yerende settlement in the region.</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' One year or until the situation changes</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' One year or until the situation materially changes</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Keeper of the Kirriemuir Campgrounds'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Keeper of the Kirriemuir Campgrounds'''</tr>
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	* Creates a ring of amplifiers around the {{Black Plateau}} that, in conjunction with perfect music, soothe it to quiescence for a year		* Creates a ring of amplifiers around the {{Black Plateau}} that, in conjunction with perfect music, soothe it to quiescence for a year
	* Creates opportunities to find ways to deal with the threat of the {{Black Plateau}} permanently</td></tr>		* Creates opportunities to find ways to deal with the threat of the {{Black Plateau}} permanently</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' One year or until the situation changes</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' One year or until the situation materially changes</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Ylenwe has presented plans to help quiet the {{Black Plateau}}'''		* '''Ylenwe has presented plans to help quiet the {{Black Plateau}}'''

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
			* [[Silver Chalice]]
	* [[Spiral]]		* [[Spiral]]
			* [[Mareave]]
	* [[Ylenwe]]		* [[Ylenwe]]

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	===A Piece Apart===		===A Piece Apart===
	~~{{stub}}~~
	* '''Ylenwe has found a piece of perfect music'''		* '''Ylenwe has found a piece of perfect music'''
	* '''The eternal entreats Hieronymus Dowland to perform the piece at 13:00 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''		* '''The eternal entreats Hieronymus Dowland, Lirielen Starsong, and Kespoena Archsky to perform the piece at 13:00 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''
	Where there is sorrow, there is a chance for the grace of healing. Some time ago, Dove charged zir heralds with finding someone capable of producing a mathematically perfect piece of music. Since Morningstar took that step first, zie did not know why it was needed then. Time has brought clarity to what was obscured; causality is a strange thing in the realm of Day.		Where there is sorrow, there is a chance for the grace of healing. Some time ago, Dove charged zir heralds with finding someone capable of producing a mathematically perfect piece of music. Since Morningstar took that step first, zie did not know why it was needed then. Time has brought clarity to what was obscured; causality is a strange thing in the realm of Day.

	'''Hieronymus Dowland''' of [[Dawn]] ~~was~~ identified as ~~the~~ optimal ~~candidate~~, ~~someone zie~~ hoped to name the Chosen of Ylenwe. Unfortunately, due to a series of miscommunications - for which the Dove seems to blame zirself above all else - the eternal has not yet been able to meet with Hieronymus, nor hear ~~the piece~~. However, the Dove now knows that ~~Hieronymus's piece~~ of music must be the foundation-~~stone~~ for the chorus that can soothe the rageful stones of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].		'''Lirielen Starsong''' and '''Kespoena Archsky''' of [[Urizen]], and '''Hieronymus Dowland''' of [[Dawn]], were identified as optimal candidates, the heralds so moved by their performances that they were unable to decide. Zie hoped to potentially name one of them as the Chosen of Ylenwe. Unfortunately, due to a series of miscommunications - for which the Dove seems to blame zirself above all else - the eternal has not yet been able to meet with either Hieronymus, Lirielen, or Kespoena, nor hear their pieces. However, the Dove now knows that their pieces of music must serve as the foundation-stones for the chorus that can soothe the rageful stones of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">[[file:Ylenwe001.webp\|align=right\|width=250]]</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">[[file:Ylenwe001.webp\|align=right\|width=250]]</div>
	The Dove wishes to hear the ~~piece~~ - and indeed, have it be heard in public - and to discuss the matter with ~~Hieronymus~~. As such, zie humbly requests ~~Hieronymus~~ perform ~~his piece~~ to a public audience in the Hall of Worlds at 13:00 on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. The Morningstar accepts that the worthies of the Empire have many demands on their time, but the [[High Bard of the Empire\|High Bard]], the [[Archmage of Day]], and the Maestro of the [[Arranging grace\|Cat's Graces]] (if they exist), are all welcome to join the audience if they are free. Indeed, any and all are invited to attend and to listen - provided that all understand that the purpose of the meeting is to give ~~Hieronymus~~ a chance to perform the perfect music ~~he has~~ crafted.		The Dove wishes to hear the pieces - and indeed, have them be heard in public - and to discuss the matter with the three. As such, zie humbly requests that the three perform their pieces to a public audience in the Hall of Worlds at 13:00 on the Saturday of the Spring Equinox. The Morningstar accepts that the worthies of the Empire have many demands on their time, but the [[High Bard of the Empire\|High Bard]], the [[Archmage of Day]], and the Maestro of the [[Arranging grace\|Cat's Graces]] (if they exist), are all welcome to join the audience if they are free. Indeed, any and all are invited to attend and to listen - provided that all understand that the purpose of the meeting is to give the three a chance to perform the perfect music they have crafted.

	If ~~Hieronymus~~ wants to adapt ~~the~~ piece now ~~he understands~~ its purpose, ~~he is~~ welcome to do so, but zie ~~assures him~~ it is not necessary. The harmonious foundation the ~~musician has~~ already created is more than sufficient for what is required. If the ~~composer~~ can provide Ylenwe with the notation for ~~the piece~~, so much the better, but again there is no requirement to do so.		If any of the three wants to adapt their piece now they understand its purpose, they are welcome to do so, but zie offers assurance that it is not necessary. The harmonious foundation the musicians have already created is more than sufficient for what is required. If the composers can provide Ylenwe with the notation for their pieces, so much the better, but again there is no requirement to do so.

	===The Stone Becomes the Foundation===		===The Stone Becomes the Foundation===
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	<tr><td>'''Special:'''		<tr><td>'''Special:'''
	* Requires ~~Hieronymus Dowland~~ to agree to allow ~~his~~ music to be used by Ylenwe to calm the {{Black Plateau}}		* Requires the three to agree to allow their music to be used by Ylenwe to calm the {{Black Plateau}}
	* Opportunity ceases to be available if Ylenwe is placed under enmity</td></tr>		* Opportunity ceases to be available if Ylenwe is placed under enmity</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:'''		<tr><td>'''Effect:'''
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	* '''Ylenwe has presented plans to help quiet the {{Black Plateau}}'''		* '''Ylenwe has presented plans to help quiet the {{Black Plateau}}'''
	* '''The plan involves the creation of thirteen pillars in a golden spiral'''		* '''The plan involves the creation of thirteen pillars in a golden spiral'''
	* '''The performance of ~~Hieronymus'~~ perfect ~~harmony~~ is part of this plan'''		* '''The performance of the perfect harmonies is part of this plan'''
	''Pathway to Serenity'' envisages the creation of a ring of thirteen monoliths of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]] in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral Golden Spiral] spinning out from the centre of the {{Black Plateau}}. The position of each has been carefully calculated by Ylenwe, starting from a point of perfect stillness, at the centre and radiating outwards to reach the borders of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].		''Pathway to Serenity'' envisages the creation of a ring of thirteen monoliths of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]] in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral Golden Spiral] spinning out from the centre of the {{Black Plateau}}. The position of each has been carefully calculated by Ylenwe, starting from a point of perfect stillness, at the centre and radiating outwards to reach the borders of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].

	Working with the Empire's magicians, Cradlesong could give light to a Day regio there, on the border, at the point where the silence meets the storm. That spot would be become an Island of Solace, protected by the power of the regio from the chaos of the rest of the Plateau. Once complete, members of the Dawn Chorus would perform on the Island itself, ideally alongside Imperial magicians. The refrain they would take up - the refrain made resonant in the edifice's very construction - would be ~~Hieronymus' piece~~.		Working with the Empire's magicians, Cradlesong could give light to a Day regio there, on the border, at the point where the silence meets the storm. That spot would become an Island of Solace, protected by the power of the regio from the chaos of the rest of the Plateau. Once complete, members of the Dawn Chorus would perform on the Island itself, ideally alongside Imperial magicians. The refrain they would take up - the refrain made resonant in the edifice's very construction - would be the pieces provided by the three - working in harmony together.

	It is the fact that it is a piece made by mortal hands that is the key, it seems. Indeed, ''Epsilon Close'' is clear that zir magic would not have sufficed. Zir nature as Ylenwe, not Ylenrith, was necessary to understand the harmony required, but it is not a harmony zie is capable of reproducing alone. The Black Plateau is a mortal barbarity, and what mortal hands made only mortal hands can destroy. This has resulted in the fortunate side-effect being that Ylenwe does not require the cession of the edifice for it to function.		It is the fact that it is a piece made by mortal hands that is the key, it seems. Indeed, ''Epsilon Close'' is clear that zir magic would not have sufficed. Zir nature as Ylenwe, not Ylenrith, was necessary to understand the harmony required, but it is not a harmony zie is capable of reproducing alone. The {{Black Plateau}} is a mortal barbarity, and what mortal hands made only mortal hands can destroy. This has resulted in the fortunate side-effect being that Ylenwe does not require the cession of the edifice for it to function.

	The harmony of the music and the disharmony of the {{Black Plateau}} would weave together, lulling it back to a state of relative quiescence - quieter than it has been in several generations. This effect would last for only a single year, and intense fighting, violence, or outbreaks of fear and anger amongst the people of Spiral would surely foreshorten the duration. For those four seasons, however, the beating heart of despair at the heart of Screed would be ''quiet''. Travellers in the wilds of Spiral would no longer be assailed, at least not while the Chorus still sang.		The harmony of the music and the disharmony of the {{Black Plateau}} would weave together, lulling it back to a state of relative quiescence - quieter than it has been in several generations. This effect would last for only a single year, and intense fighting, violence, or outbreaks of fear and anger amongst the people of Spiral would surely foreshorten the duration. For those four seasons, however, the beating heart of despair at the heart of Screed would be ''quiet''. Travellers in the wilds of Spiral would no longer be assailed, at least not while the Chorus still sang.
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	Once it is quiescent, then the Empire could send [[Appraisal\|prognosticators]] to study the {{Black Plateau}} to try to solve the problem more permanently. Likely it will need careful study by the best minds of Imperial magic. The right [[Conclave order\|order]] might be able to properly understand how it exerts its influence and how to counter it. It would be a race against time, given that whatever they discovered would need to be put into operation as swiftly as possible. Ylenwe has no doubt, however, that the Empire can succeed.		Once it is quiescent, then the Empire could send [[Appraisal\|prognosticators]] to study the {{Black Plateau}} to try to solve the problem more permanently. Likely it will need careful study by the best minds of Imperial magic. The right [[Conclave order\|order]] might be able to properly understand how it exerts its influence and how to counter it. It would be a race against time, given that whatever they discovered would need to be put into operation as swiftly as possible. Ylenwe has no doubt, however, that the Empire can succeed.

	Morningstar invites any who wish to be part of this discussion to attend the performance of the piece, so that the matter may be talked about with more confidence afterwards. Zie hopes that ~~Hieronymus~~ will also stay and assist zir in these discussions - as a being of Day, ''Nested Interval'' occasionally struggles to communicate clearly zir intent and motivations.		Morningstar invites any who wish to be part of this discussion to attend the performance of the piece, so that the matter may be talked about with more confidence afterwards. Zie hopes that the three will also stay and assist zir in these discussions - as a being of Day, ''Nested Interval'' occasionally struggles to communicate clearly zir intent and motivations.

	===A Discordant Solo===		===A Discordant Solo===
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	* '''Ylenwe plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be zir Cultivator of Solace'''		* '''Ylenwe plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be zir Cultivator of Solace'''
	''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to Hieronymus Dowland, but if ~~they decline~~ zie intends to ~~find another prepared to~~ take up the ~~post~~. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.		''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to '''Hieronymus Dowland''' on the advice of both ''Chorus'' and ''Stanza'', but if he declines, zie intends to discuss the matter with both '''Lirielen Starsong''' and '''Kespoena Archsky''' - though of course only one could take up the role. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.

	Being Ylenwe's chosen instrument to cultivate solace within the Empire brings with it certain boons from the eternal. Zie would provide them with a ''Dove's Feather'' each season - a unique item that could be activated once to send a short message to the eternal. This is intended to allow the Cultivator to keep Ylenwe informed about their efforts to bring harmony and solace to the Empire, both what they have done and what they intend to do. It is zir expectation that the Cultivator would work to identify people and places in need of peace, harmony, or tranquillity and do their best to foster them.		Being Ylenwe's chosen instrument to cultivate solace within the Empire brings with it certain boons from the eternal. Zie would provide them with a ''Dove's Feather'' each season - a unique item that could be activated once to send a short message to the eternal. This is intended to allow the Cultivator to keep Ylenwe informed about their efforts to bring harmony and solace to the Empire, both what they have done and what they intend to do. It is zir expectation that the Cultivator would work to identify people and places in need of peace, harmony, or tranquillity and do their best to foster them.
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	Unlike an [[Imperial title]], Ylenwe would choose who held the position. Being the Cultivator of Solace would not make one ineligible to hold an Imperial title, but it ''could'' invite questions about "split loyalties". Ylenwe zirself is less inclined to choose someone as zir Protector who already holds a title, as they would already have calls on their Loyalty and their time. The Cultivator would serve as long as they wish, or until Ylenwe feels that their cooperation has achieved everything together that is possible. Whoever is chosen is not subject to [[revocation]] nor even the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] - because it is not an Imperial title. If the ''Pure Morning'' is placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], however, they may be called on to prove they have severed ties with Ylenwe or else be charged with receiving aid from an eternal enemy of the Empire.		Unlike an [[Imperial title]], Ylenwe would choose who held the position. Being the Cultivator of Solace would not make one ineligible to hold an Imperial title, but it ''could'' invite questions about "split loyalties". Ylenwe zirself is less inclined to choose someone as zir Protector who already holds a title, as they would already have calls on their Loyalty and their time. The Cultivator would serve as long as they wish, or until Ylenwe feels that their cooperation has achieved everything together that is possible. Whoever is chosen is not subject to [[revocation]] nor even the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] - because it is not an Imperial title. If the ''Pure Morning'' is placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], however, they may be called on to prove they have severed ties with Ylenwe or else be charged with receiving aid from an eternal enemy of the Empire.

	Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Zie wishes them to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.		Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Likewise, that Lirielen and Kespoena both consider the matter carefully. Zie wishes them all to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.

	==Harmony in Mind and Body==		==Harmony in Mind and Body==

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	"Can't is doing an awful lot of work there, buddy," pointed out Anabetta, the bravo at the other side of the table.		"Can't is doing an awful lot of work there, buddy," pointed out Anabetta, the bravo at the other side of the table.

	"Nah... he's right..." chimed in Graeme, the only other orc drinking with them. "Back when... well you know... back when... The Salt Lords were not up for a fight here. Not while the {{Black Plateau}} was doing its... thing."		"Nah... he's right..." chimed in Graeme, the only other orc drinking with them. "Back when... well you know... back when... The Salt Lords were not up for a fight here. Not while the {{Black Plateau}} was doing its... thing."

	"You agree with this idiot?" demanded Pietro.		"You agree with this idiot?" demanded Pietro.
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	''Pathway to Serenity'' envisages the creation of a ring of thirteen monoliths of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]] in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral Golden Spiral] spinning out from the centre of the {{Black Plateau}}. The position of each has been carefully calculated by Ylenwe, starting from a point of perfect stillness, at the centre and radiating outwards to reach the borders of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].		''Pathway to Serenity'' envisages the creation of a ring of thirteen monoliths of [[mithril]] and [[ilium]] in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral Golden Spiral] spinning out from the centre of the {{Black Plateau}}. The position of each has been carefully calculated by Ylenwe, starting from a point of perfect stillness, at the centre and radiating outwards to reach the borders of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]].

	Working with the Empire's magicians, Cradlesong could give light to a Day regio there, on the border, at the point where the silence meets the storm. That spot would be become an Island of Solace, protected by the power of the regio from the chaos of the rest of the Plateau. Once complete, members of the Dawn Chorus would perform on the Island itself, ideally alongside Imperial magicians. The refrain they would take up - the refrain made resonant in the edifice's very construction - would be ~~Hieronymous~~'s piece.		Working with the Empire's magicians, Cradlesong could give light to a Day regio there, on the border, at the point where the silence meets the storm. That spot would be become an Island of Solace, protected by the power of the regio from the chaos of the rest of the Plateau. Once complete, members of the Dawn Chorus would perform on the Island itself, ideally alongside Imperial magicians. The refrain they would take up - the refrain made resonant in the edifice's very construction - would be Hieronymus' piece.

	It is the fact that it is a piece made by mortal hands that is the key, it seems. Indeed, ''Epsilon Close'' is clear that zir magic would not have sufficed. Zir nature as Ylenwe, not Ylenrith, was necessary to understand the harmony required, but it is not a harmony zie is capable of reproducing alone. The Black Plateau is a mortal barbarity, and what mortal hands made only mortal hands can destroy. This has resulted in the fortunate side-effect being that Ylenwe does not require the cession of the edifice for it to function.		It is the fact that it is a piece made by mortal hands that is the key, it seems. Indeed, ''Epsilon Close'' is clear that zir magic would not have sufficed. Zir nature as Ylenwe, not Ylenrith, was necessary to understand the harmony required, but it is not a harmony zie is capable of reproducing alone. The Black Plateau is a mortal barbarity, and what mortal hands made only mortal hands can destroy. This has resulted in the fortunate side-effect being that Ylenwe does not require the cession of the edifice for it to function.
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	* To represent Ylenwe in zir dealings with the Empire</td></tr>		* To represent Ylenwe in zir dealings with the Empire</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Ylenwe plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be ~~their~~ Cultivator of Solace'''		* '''Ylenwe plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be zir Cultivator of Solace'''
	''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to Hieronymus Dowland, but if they decline zie intends to find another prepared to take up the post. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.		''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to Hieronymus Dowland, but if they decline zie intends to find another prepared to take up the post. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.

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	Finally, zie would provide the Cultivator with a musical implement (a form of [[magic items\|magic item]]) each year, an ''Instrument of Harmony'' that would empower the Day lore and Night lore for the ritualist who was bonded to it and played it during the performance of a ritual. The Cultivator could use the instrument themselves, or provide it to another who would use it to pursue harmony.		Finally, zie would provide the Cultivator with a musical implement (a form of [[magic items\|magic item]]) each year, an ''Instrument of Harmony'' that would empower the Day lore and Night lore for the ritualist who was bonded to it and played it during the performance of a ritual. The Cultivator could use the instrument themselves, or provide it to another who would use it to pursue harmony.

	Unlike an [[Imperial title]], Ylenwe would choose who held the position. Being the Cultivator of Solace would not make one ineligible to hold an Imperial title, but it ''could'' invite questions about "split loyalties". Ylenwe zirself is less inclined to choose someone as zir Protector who already holds a title, as they would already have calls on their Loyalty and their time. The Cultivator would serve as long as they wish, or until Ylenwe feels that their cooperation has achieved everything together that is possible. Whoever is chosen is not subject to [[revocation]] nor even the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] - because ~~they are~~ not an Imperial title. If the ''Pure Morning'' is placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], however, they may be called on to prove they have severed ties with Ylenwe or else be charged with receiving aid from an eternal enemy of the Empire.		Unlike an [[Imperial title]], Ylenwe would choose who held the position. Being the Cultivator of Solace would not make one ineligible to hold an Imperial title, but it ''could'' invite questions about "split loyalties". Ylenwe zirself is less inclined to choose someone as zir Protector who already holds a title, as they would already have calls on their Loyalty and their time. The Cultivator would serve as long as they wish, or until Ylenwe feels that their cooperation has achieved everything together that is possible. Whoever is chosen is not subject to [[revocation]] nor even the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] - because it is not an Imperial title. If the ''Pure Morning'' is placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], however, they may be called on to prove they have severed ties with Ylenwe or else be charged with receiving aid from an eternal enemy of the Empire.

	Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Zie wishes them to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.		Ylenwe asks that Hieronymus consider the matter prior to the meeting in the Hall of Worlds and express their decision as to whether to take up the post at that time. Zie wishes them to understand that there is no obligation, nor will zie be offended if they decline.
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	* '''Asymptotic Blessing hopes to encourage the order to re-examine their manifesto'''		* '''Asymptotic Blessing hopes to encourage the order to re-examine their manifesto'''
	* '''If that happens, the eternal would work with the Prognosticator's Office to find ways to support the Silver Chalice'''		* '''If that happens, the eternal would work with the Prognosticator's Office to find ways to support the Silver Chalice'''
	When zie visits the Hall of Worlds to hear ~~Hieronymous~~'s work, zie will not come alone. Zie is bringing one of their most beloved heralds, ''Asymptotic Blessing'', as well as a few of Asymptotic Blessing's fellows.		When zie visits the Hall of Worlds to hear Hieronymus's work, zie will not come alone. Zie is bringing one of their most beloved heralds, ''Asymptotic Blessing'', as well as a few of Asymptotic Blessing's fellows.

	Asymptotic Blessing has been given the task by Ylenwe to focus on another aspect of zir interests; the arts of holistic healing. Over the last year, as Ylenwe has enjoyed the amity of the Conclave, zir heralds have been a quiet presence throughout the Empire. They are genial white-feathered humanoids with a silvery teal sheen to their skin, who seem drawn to places of contemplation or healing. Notably, however, they have eschewed hospitals and places where the art of the physick is practised in its conventional form. Ylenrith used to encourage healers to explore and embrace advances in medical sciences, moving away from superstition and tradition, but Ylenwe is known to favour an approach to medicine which emphasises finding the root cause of illness rather than focusing on treating symptoms, and recognising the link between the body and the spirit.		Asymptotic Blessing has been given the task by Ylenwe to focus on another aspect of zir interests; the arts of holistic healing. Over the last year, as Ylenwe has enjoyed the amity of the Conclave, zir heralds have been a quiet presence throughout the Empire. They are genial white-feathered humanoids with a silvery teal sheen to their skin, who seem drawn to places of contemplation or healing. Notably, however, they have eschewed hospitals and places where the art of the physick is practised in its conventional form. Ylenrith used to encourage healers to explore and embrace advances in medical sciences, moving away from superstition and tradition, but Ylenwe is known to favour an approach to medicine which emphasises finding the root cause of illness rather than focusing on treating symptoms, and recognising the link between the body and the spirit.

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Edifice]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Edifice]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Screed, Spiral</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Screed, Spiral</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 13 white granite, 13 mithril, 14 ~~illium~~, and 78 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 13 white granite, 13 mithril, 14 ilium, and 78 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' Three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' Three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:'''		<tr><td>'''Special:'''
	* Requires Hieronymus Dowland to agree to allow his music to be used by Ylenwe to calm the {{Black Plateau}}		* Requires Hieronymus Dowland to agree to allow his music to be used by Ylenwe to calm the {{Black Plateau}}
	* Opportunity ceases to be available if Ylenwe is placed under ~~emnity~~</td></tr>		* Opportunity ceases to be available if Ylenwe is placed under enmity</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:'''		<tr><td>'''Effect:'''
	* Creates a ring of amplifiers around the {{Black Plateau}} that, in conjunction with perfect music, soothe it to quiescence for a year		* Creates a ring of amplifiers around the {{Black Plateau}} that, in conjunction with perfect music, soothe it to quiescence for a year
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	* To represent Ylenwe in zir dealings with the Empire</td></tr>		* To represent Ylenwe in zir dealings with the Empire</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''~~Ylewnwe~~ plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be their Cultivator of Solace'''		* '''Ylenwe plans to choose an Imperial citizen to be their Cultivator of Solace'''
	''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to Hieronymus Dowland, but if they decline zie intends to find another prepared to take up the post. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.		''Pathway to Serenity'' also believes the time is right to invite an Imperial citizen to become zir ''Cultivator of Solace''. Zie intends to offer the position first to Hieronymus Dowland, but if they decline zie intends to find another prepared to take up the post. The Cultivator is charged with striving to bring solace to places with a troubled history of sorrow and pain, like Spiral. They would also be responsible for spreading appreciation for the arts of music and mathematics, as well as soothing troubled spirits and working to make the Empire a more harmonious place.