Here you come again - Revision history

Rafferty: /* End of Empire */

2026-09-02T12:55:22Z

End of Empire

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:55, 2 September 2026
Line 193:		Line 193:

	===End of Empire===		===End of Empire===
			{{stub}}
	* '''Llofir offers aid to hasten the end of the Druj		* '''Llofir offers aid to hasten the end of the Druj
	* '''During the Autumn Equinox, it seeks the Hallow of the Green World for the Mallum		* '''During the Autumn Equinox, it seeks the Hallow of the Green World for the Mallum

Apoth: /* Timetable */

2026-09-02T02:53:42Z

Timetable

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:53, 2 September 2026
Line 220:		Line 220:
	\| Saturday \|\| 16.30 \|\| [[Llofir]] \|\| Spring \|\| Formal parley in the Hall of Worlds		\| Saturday \|\| 16.30 \|\| [[Llofir]] \|\| Spring \|\| Formal parley in the Hall of Worlds
	\|-		\|-
	\| Saturday \|\| 19.00 and 22.00 \|\| [[Eleonaris]] \|\| Summer \|\| A celebration in the Freeborn camp and parley in a chamber respectively		\| Saturday \|\| 17.15 and 22.00 \|\| [[Eleonaris]] \|\| Summer \|\| A celebration in the Freeborn camp and parley in a chamber respectively
	\|-		\|-
	\| Saturday \|\| 23:45 \|\| [[Surut]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; a chamber reached from the Hall of Worlds		\| Saturday \|\| 23:45 \|\| [[Surut]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; a chamber reached from the Hall of Worlds
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

Apoth: /* Honour */

2026-09-02T02:53:27Z

Honour

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:53, 2 September 2026
Line 64:		Line 64:
	* '''A seat of honour, ideally a throne, must be set aside for Eleonaris herself (who cannot attend in person due to being an eternal)		* '''A seat of honour, ideally a throne, must be set aside for Eleonaris herself (who cannot attend in person due to being an eternal)
	* '''The heralds will report back to their mistress how eager the Freeborn are for an alliance with the Queen of the Brightening Skies		* '''The heralds will report back to their mistress how eager the Freeborn are for an alliance with the Queen of the Brightening Skies
	* '''The soiree should begin at 19.00 on Saturday		* '''The soiree should begin at 17.15 on Saturday
	The ''Lady of Pennants'' is delighted to hear of the ambitions of [[General]] '''Velasco i Guerra''', and of '''Alazhar i Taziel i Erigo'''. It is a fine thing to seek to spread [[glory]] across the Empire as her friends in [[Dawn]] do, and so she is keen to render her assistance. However proper courtly decorum, custom, and formality must be observed when arranging a meeting. Her courtiers love visiting the grand balls in the castles of [[Astolat]] and [[Semmerholm]], yet they are also keen to enjoy the festivities thrown by the famous [[Sutannir]] of [[the Brass Coast]]. Thus a gathering is proposed, to delight and amuse the ''Leonine Empress'' and her representatives, and to put everyone in a good mood before formal parley might commence.		The ''Lady of Pennants'' is delighted to hear of the ambitions of [[General]] '''Velasco i Guerra''', and of '''Alazhar i Taziel i Erigo'''. It is a fine thing to seek to spread [[glory]] across the Empire as her friends in [[Dawn]] do, and so she is keen to render her assistance. However proper courtly decorum, custom, and formality must be observed when arranging a meeting. Her courtiers love visiting the grand balls in the castles of [[Astolat]] and [[Semmerholm]], yet they are also keen to enjoy the festivities thrown by the famous [[Sutannir]] of [[the Brass Coast]]. Thus a gathering is proposed, to delight and amuse the ''Leonine Empress'' and her representatives, and to put everyone in a good mood before formal parley might commence.

Hailmur: /* Words */

2026-09-01T13:50:44Z

Words

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:50, 1 September 2026
Line 73:		Line 73:
	===Words===		===Words===
	<div style="float:right; width: 25px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=TheFireoftheSouth_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 25px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=TheFireoftheSouth_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>
	* '''A formal parley will take place after the party, at 22.00 on Saturday		* '''A formal parley will take place for six people after the party, at 22.00 on Saturday
	* '''The outcome of the celebration in the Brass Coast will surely influence Eleonaris' mood for the parley		* '''The outcome of the celebration in the Brass Coast will surely influence Eleonaris' mood for the parley
	* '''The Archmage is invited to bring several folk and there is one "mystery guest" who knows who she is		* '''The Archmage is invited to bring several folk and there is one "mystery guest" who knows who she is
	* '''The parley will begin with a discussion of the frieze celebrating victory in the Sarangrave		* '''The parley will begin with a discussion of the frieze celebrating victory in the Sarangrave
	* '''After that there will be a chance to discuss the Fire of the South and magic circlets		* '''After that there will be a chance to discuss the Fire of the South and magic circlets
	As to the parley itself, it will take place in an appropriate chamber reached via the [[Hall of Worlds]] later that same night - at ten o'clock at night. Archmage Mirella is welcome to bring '''Alazhar i Taziel i Erigo''', '''Velasco i Guerra''', and '''Arturo''' the [[Imperial Warcaster]]. The ''Greatest General in the Empire'' (who knows who she is) is also invited, and should bring the [[troubadour]] who promised to compose a song befitting the stature of Eleonaris for a personal performance.		As to the parley itself, it will take place in an appropriate chamber reached via the [[Hall of Worlds]] later that same night - at ten o'clock at night. Archmage Mirella is welcome to bring '''Alazhar i Taziel i Erigo''', '''Velasco i Guerra''', and '''Arturo''' the [[Imperial Warcaster]]. The ''Greatest General in the Empire'' (who knows who she is) is also invited and should bring the [[troubadour]] who promised to compose a song befitting the stature of Eleonaris for a personal performance.

	Before anything else is discussed, there will be a chance for the Archmage to explain the delays to the [[Love_and_monsters#Lions\|celebratory frieze]] that the Queen's heralds were told would be built in the [[Sarangrave]] by the Empire following their joint victory there.		Before anything else is discussed, there will be a chance for the Archmage to explain the delays to the [[Love_and_monsters#Lions\|celebratory frieze]] that the Queen's heralds were told would be built in the [[Sarangrave]] by the Empire following their joint victory there.

	After that there will be ample chance to talk about the Fire of the South, magical circlets, and the calling of more [[Knights of Glory]] to fight alongside the Empire.		After that, there will be ample chance to talk about the Fire of the South, magical circlets, and the calling of more [[Knights of Glory]] to fight alongside the Empire.

	==The Brass Magistrates (Autumn)==		==The Brass Magistrates (Autumn)==

Hailmur: /* End of Empire */

2026-08-31T22:47:33Z

End of Empire

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:47, 31 August 2026
Line 196:		Line 196:
	* '''During the Autumn Equinox, it seeks the Hallow of the Green World for the Mallum		* '''During the Autumn Equinox, it seeks the Hallow of the Green World for the Mallum
	* '''The ritual would be magnitude 100 if cast on the Mallum this season		* '''The ritual would be magnitude 100 if cast on the Mallum this season
	* '''Llofir offers a measure of protection from the vallorn of Tharunind if all contributors are using whisperspore
	On the matter of the [[Druj]], though, the ''Despoiler of Grain'' is much more inclined to offer assistance. It bears no particular enmity for them - it is simply that they are clearly falling into ruin. If they are too sickly to survive, they should perish, and let new life rise from their remains. ''That Which Cannot Be Killed In Any Way That Matters'' has a similar proposition to the one it [[Mushroom,_mushroom,_mushroom#End_of_Empire\|offered the Navarr]] a year ago. If the Empire evokes [[Hallow of the Green World]] during the Autumn equinox, either from a [[regio]] in the Mallum or using the general of the Citadel Guard [[Army_qualities#Magic\|as the focus]], that [[enchantment]] will settle over the crumbling Druj Empire. The [[Citadel Guard]] are in the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]], and while ''Ruination'' has not forgotten their role in [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Our_Neighbour's_Field\|attacking its garden]], it cannot help but approve their [[Forward_into_depthless_dark#What_Brings_Their_End\|use]] of [[Spring magic]] as part of the [[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Transcendent_Claw\|Technique of the Transcendent Claw]]. So it will not question if the magicians of the Empire deploy them as a tool for bringing further destruction to the Druj.		On the matter of the [[Druj]], though, the ''Despoiler of Grain'' is much more inclined to offer assistance. It bears no particular enmity for them - it is simply that they are clearly falling into ruin. If they are too sickly to survive, they should perish, and let new life rise from their remains. ''That Which Cannot Be Killed In Any Way That Matters'' has a similar proposition to the one it [[Mushroom,_mushroom,_mushroom#End_of_Empire\|offered the Navarr]] a year ago. If the Empire evokes [[Hallow of the Green World]] during the Autumn equinox, either from a [[regio]] in the Mallum or using the general of the Citadel Guard [[Army_qualities#Magic\|as the focus]], that [[enchantment]] will settle over the crumbling Druj Empire. The [[Citadel Guard]] are in the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]], and while ''Ruination'' has not forgotten their role in [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Our_Neighbour's_Field\|attacking its garden]], it cannot help but approve their [[Forward_into_depthless_dark#What_Brings_Their_End\|use]] of [[Spring magic]] as part of the [[Highest_discipline#Technique_of_the_Transcendent_Claw\|Technique of the Transcendent Claw]]. So it will not question if the magicians of the Empire deploy them as a tool for bringing further destruction to the Druj.

	The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - in the [[Forest of Ulnak~~]], and in [[Therunin~~]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].		The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - specifically also in the [[Forest of Ulnak]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].

	The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''Ibiss Briarheart''' [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.		The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj, given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''Ibiss Briarheart''', [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.

	To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.		To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.
			<!--
	Obviously, powerful Spring magic used in Therunin runs the risk of rousing the vallorn of [[Therunin#Greenheart\|Tharunind]]. The ''Sporefounder'' is not too concerned, however. The recent expansion fostered by the Tainted Basilisk has left the vallorn weak and exhausted (inasmuch as that illimitable font of energy can become weak). The worst the ''Hallow of the Green World'' will do in Therunin if it is cast at the Autumn equinox is encourage some vallornspawn to rampage outside the borders of the vallorn. It won't trigger anything like a full-scale assault, or anything that will allow the vallorn to expand.		Obviously, powerful Spring magic used in Therunin runs the risk of rousing the vallorn of [[Therunin#Greenheart\|Tharunind]]. The ''Sporefounder'' is not too concerned, however. The recent expansion fostered by the Tainted Basilisk has left the vallorn weak and exhausted (inasmuch as that illimitable font of energy can become weak). The worst the ''Hallow of the Green World'' will do in Therunin if it is cast at the Autumn equinox is encourage some vallornspawn to rampage outside the borders of the vallorn. It won't trigger anything like a full-scale assault, or anything that will allow the vallorn to expand.

	''And anyway'', says the herald philosophically, ''most of the people in Therunin at the moment are either Navarr who are used to fighting the vallorn, or Druj. And the Empire has never shed any tears in the past when the Druj were being eaten alive by skinned tree monsters''.		''And anyway'', says the herald philosophically, ''most of the people in Therunin at the moment are either Navarr who are used to fighting the vallorn, or Druj. And the Empire has never shed any tears in the past when the Druj were being eaten alive by skinned tree monsters''.-->

	==Timetable==		==Timetable==

Twiggy: /* More Words */

2026-08-31T21:14:56Z

More Words

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:14, 31 August 2026
Line 152:		Line 152:
	Lastly, they will speak of Night eternals. '''Brat Umbral Path''' hints that they are seeking communion with the bright spirit of the endless deeps, ''Foam Dancer'', the ''One Who Leaps From The Waves For Purest Joy''. The ''Concierge of Consequence'' knows that they will not speak to Imperial magicians because of the ''Lantern Shark'' who swims the night-dark ocean of the Empire's dreams. As with anyone else, the ''Bringer Together'' could be prevailed upon to arrange a meeting with some of the mortals who know ''Wondersnake'' via the Caucus Forum. For now, however, ''Whispershout'' is still nursing their injured feelings over the Conclave's recent decisions and is not inclined to go to any extra effort until wounded pride can be sutured.		Lastly, they will speak of Night eternals. '''Brat Umbral Path''' hints that they are seeking communion with the bright spirit of the endless deeps, ''Foam Dancer'', the ''One Who Leaps From The Waves For Purest Joy''. The ''Concierge of Consequence'' knows that they will not speak to Imperial magicians because of the ''Lantern Shark'' who swims the night-dark ocean of the Empire's dreams. As with anyone else, the ''Bringer Together'' could be prevailed upon to arrange a meeting with some of the mortals who know ''Wondersnake'' via the Caucus Forum. For now, however, ''Whispershout'' is still nursing their injured feelings over the Conclave's recent decisions and is not inclined to go to any extra effort until wounded pride can be sutured.

	As to the spreading of words and songs across the Empire... The ''Laughing Herald'' has sung with the Navarr recently. Indeed it was just after it provided its aid in [[Brocéliande]] that the Conclave declared enmity against it. If the Archmage wishes to discuss this kind of thing it will require a show of faith from the Empire. Grant Lashonar [[Alignment#Amity\|amity]]. Allow him and his servants to travel freely throughout the Empire, carrying the words of any and all who would ask for their help. Let them see to it that no voice is silenced. The ''Roaring Cadence'' has already sent its servants to [[Therunin]] to ensure that those fighting against darkness there can speak to one another. Let the Empire offer it the freedom to go where it wishes, ~~garauntee~~ there will be no censorship or restraint on the words that must fly free, and ''Storysmith'' will consider how it can address the Archmage's request.		As to the spreading of words and songs across the Empire... The ''Laughing Herald'' has sung with the Navarr recently. Indeed it was just after it provided its aid in [[Brocéliande]] that the Conclave declared enmity against it. If the Archmage wishes to discuss this kind of thing it will require a show of faith from the Empire. Grant Lashonar [[Alignment#Amity\|amity]]. Allow him and his servants to travel freely throughout the Empire, carrying the words of any and all who would ask for their help. Let them see to it that no voice is silenced. The ''Roaring Cadence'' has already sent its servants to [[Therunin]] to ensure that those fighting against darkness there can speak to one another. Let the Empire offer it the freedom to go where it wishes, guarantee there will be no censorship or restraint on the words that must fly free, and ''Storysmith'' will consider how it can address the Archmage's request.

	The little herald, exhausted by the long speech, is revived with a small cup of sugar water provided by the Civil Service, and after effusive thanks, flutters erratically off toward the Imperial Regio, trumpet and crumpled scroll grasped firmly in its little three-fingered hands.		The little herald, exhausted by the long speech, is revived with a small cup of sugar water provided by the Civil Service, and after effusive thanks, flutters erratically off toward the Imperial Regio, trumpet and crumpled scroll grasped firmly in its little three-fingered hands.

	==Knight of Swords (Winter)==		==Knight of Swords (Winter)==
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bloodcrow Arora.jpg\|caption='''Bloodcrow Arora''', Archmage of Winter\|align=right\|width=300}}		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bloodcrow Arora.jpg\|caption='''Bloodcrow Arora''', Archmage of Winter\|align=right\|width=300}}

Twiggy: /* End of Empire */

2026-08-31T21:14:26Z

End of Empire

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:14, 31 August 2026
Line 200:		Line 200:
	The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - in the [[Forest of Ulnak]], and in [[Therunin]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].		The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - in the [[Forest of Ulnak]], and in [[Therunin]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].

	The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''~~Ibis~~ Briarheart''' [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.		The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''Ibiss Briarheart''' [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.

	To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.		To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.

Thespaceinvader: /* Bonds */

2026-08-31T21:12:41Z

Bonds

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:12, 31 August 2026
Line 123:		Line 123:
	* '''Ringsnap''' - Attempting to break into the prison of the ''Chainbound'' in order to free prisoners. Reward: A [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus\|mystic scroll]] detailing an Autumn ritual that summons a cohort of ''Furious Warders'' from the City of Bar and Bond to aid a [[military unit]], enhancing their ability to succeed at [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions. The ritual draws on the power of the Lictors, and has an assurance that will terminate its power if anyone who has mastered this ritual is convicted of a crime by Imperial magistrates. ('''OOC Note:''' if you have this ritual mastered and are convicted of a crime, you must let PD know). As with most mystic scrolls, this reward allows up to a dozen magicians to master the ritual.		* '''Ringsnap''' - Attempting to break into the prison of the ''Chainbound'' in order to free prisoners. Reward: A [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus\|mystic scroll]] detailing an Autumn ritual that summons a cohort of ''Furious Warders'' from the City of Bar and Bond to aid a [[military unit]], enhancing their ability to succeed at [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions. The ritual draws on the power of the Lictors, and has an assurance that will terminate its power if anyone who has mastered this ritual is convicted of a crime by Imperial magistrates. ('''OOC Note:''' if you have this ritual mastered and are convicted of a crime, you must let PD know). As with most mystic scrolls, this reward allows up to a dozen magicians to master the ritual.

	Rather than the Archmage, interestingly, the Lictors have specifically asked '''Berilo i Erigo''' of [[the Brass Coast]]] to ensure everything runs smoothly. It is not clear what the relationship between this Freeborn and the Lictors might be. One of the reasons given is that, during the auction, the Archmage will be otherwise engaged - discussing another matter with a carefully selected representative of the ''Advocates of the Rod''. No details of what that matter might be are revealed.		Rather than the Archmage, interestingly, the Lictors have specifically asked '''Berilo i Erigo''' of [[the Brass Coast]] to ensure everything runs smoothly. It is not clear what the relationship between this Freeborn and the Lictors might be. One of the reasons given is that, during the auction, the Archmage will be otherwise engaged - discussing another matter with a carefully selected representative of the ''Advocates of the Rod''. No details of what that matter might be are revealed.

	==Conscience-of-Kings (Night)==		==Conscience-of-Kings (Night)==

GuiltyConscience: /* Bonds */

2026-08-31T21:12:08Z

Bonds

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:12, 31 August 2026
Line 112:		Line 112:
	In response to an offer by the Archmage, the Lictors have agreed to engage in a degree of commerce with the Empire. They have negotiated with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] to serve as go-betweens to provide Imperial magicians the means to purchase some practical tools crafted in the City of Bar and Bond. This will be done through the auspices of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual and handled exclusively by the merchants of the trading city. These offers are covered in more detail in the '''[[The bargain store]]''' wind of fortune.		In response to an offer by the Archmage, the Lictors have agreed to engage in a degree of commerce with the Empire. They have negotiated with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] to serve as go-betweens to provide Imperial magicians the means to purchase some practical tools crafted in the City of Bar and Bond. This will be done through the auspices of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual and handled exclusively by the merchants of the trading city. These offers are covered in more detail in the '''[[The bargain store]]''' wind of fortune.

	There is another element to their response however. The Lictors themselves will host a "bond auction" in the Hall of Worlds at 14:00 on Saturday. There are a number of criminals of the Iron ~~Labyrnith~~ who are attempting to evade capture and imprisonment by hiding in the mortal plane with their accomplices and some hired constructs who need to be apprehended. As the Lictors enjoy the Amity of the Conclave, they are capable of tracking and capturing these reprehensible miscreants themselves, but is is established precedent to offer these bonds to imperial citizens when desired.		There is another element to their response however. The Lictors themselves will host a "bond auction" in the Hall of Worlds at 14:00 on Saturday. There are a number of criminals of the Iron Labyrinth who are attempting to evade capture and imprisonment by hiding in the mortal plane with their accomplices and some hired constructs who need to be apprehended. As the Lictors enjoy the Amity of the Conclave, they are capable of tracking and capturing these reprehensible miscreants themselves, but is is established precedent to offer these bonds to imperial citizens when desired.

	Not ''all'' Imperial Citizens, mind you. In line with the Archmage's suggestion the ''Binders'' wish to hire professionals rather than anyone who might lob in a bid and not have the experience to action the contract, and thus bidding will be restricted to [[the Marches\|Marcher]] '''[[Beater\|Beaters]]''', [[Imperial Orcs\|Unshackled]] '''[[Thief-taker\|Thief-Takers]]''' and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] '''[[Warden\|Wardens]]'''. All bidding must be done in ingots of green iron. The winner will be charged with gathering a combat-ready group to deal with the target, and will be the one who receives the reward from the ''Brass Magistrates'' assuming the contract is successfully discharged.		Not ''all'' Imperial Citizens, mind you. In line with the Archmage's suggestion the ''Binders'' wish to hire professionals rather than anyone who might lob in a bid and not have the experience to action the contract, and thus bidding will be restricted to [[the Marches\|Marcher]] '''[[Beater\|Beaters]]''', [[Imperial Orcs\|Unshackled]] '''[[Thief-taker\|Thief-Takers]]''' and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] '''[[Warden\|Wardens]]'''. All bidding must be done in ingots of green iron. The winner will be charged with gathering a combat-ready group to deal with the target, and will be the one who receives the reward from the ''Brass Magistrates'' assuming the contract is successfully discharged.
Line 121:		Line 121:
	* '''Golden Almozulo''' - In breach of a supply contract with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]]. Reward: 30 pawns of [[vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]]		* '''Golden Almozulo''' - In breach of a supply contract with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]]. Reward: 30 pawns of [[vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]]
	* '''Stonecutter''' - Criminal damage to the property of the [[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]. Reward: 30 ''grasping whetstones''. These are small items that can be applied to a weapon to allow the wielder to [[entangle]] a foe provided they strike quickly.		* '''Stonecutter''' - Criminal damage to the property of the [[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]. Reward: 30 ''grasping whetstones''. These are small items that can be applied to a weapon to allow the wielder to [[entangle]] a foe provided they strike quickly.
	* '''Ringsnap''' - Attempting to break into the prison of the ''Chainbound'' in order to free prisoners. Reward: A [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus\|mystic scroll]] detailing an Autumn ritual that summons a cohort of ''Furious Warders'' from the City of Bar and Bond to aid a [[military unit]], ~~enhcnaing~~ their ability to succeed at [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions. The ritual draws on the power of the ~~lictors~~, and has an assurance that will terminate its power if anyone who has mastered this ritual is convicted of a crime by Imperial magistrates. ('''OOC Note:''' if you have this ritual mastered and are convicted of a crime, you must let PD know). As with most mystic scrolls, this reward allows up to a dozen magicians to master the ritual.		* '''Ringsnap''' - Attempting to break into the prison of the ''Chainbound'' in order to free prisoners. Reward: A [[Mystic_scrolls_of_Estavus\|mystic scroll]] detailing an Autumn ritual that summons a cohort of ''Furious Warders'' from the City of Bar and Bond to aid a [[military unit]], enhancing their ability to succeed at [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] actions. The ritual draws on the power of the Lictors, and has an assurance that will terminate its power if anyone who has mastered this ritual is convicted of a crime by Imperial magistrates. ('''OOC Note:''' if you have this ritual mastered and are convicted of a crime, you must let PD know). As with most mystic scrolls, this reward allows up to a dozen magicians to master the ritual.

	Rather than the Archmage, interestingly, the Lictors have specifically asked '''Berilo i Erigo''' of [[the Brass Coast]]] to ensure everything runs smoothly. It is not clear what the relationship between this Freeborn and the Lictors might be. One of the reasons given is that, during the auction, the Archmage will be otherwise engaged - discussing another matter with a carefully selected representative of the ''Advocates of the Rod''. No details of what that matter might be are revealed.		Rather than the Archmage, interestingly, the Lictors have specifically asked '''Berilo i Erigo''' of [[the Brass Coast]]] to ensure everything runs smoothly. It is not clear what the relationship between this Freeborn and the Lictors might be. One of the reasons given is that, during the auction, the Archmage will be otherwise engaged - discussing another matter with a carefully selected representative of the ''Advocates of the Rod''. No details of what that matter might be are revealed.

GuiltyConscience: /* Bonds */

2026-08-31T21:11:09Z

Bonds

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:11, 31 August 2026
Line 110:		Line 110:
	* '''They intend to cooperate with the City of Gold and Lead to make more practical tools available to the Empire'''		* '''They intend to cooperate with the City of Gold and Lead to make more practical tools available to the Empire'''
	* '''The Lictors have asked Berilo i Erigo to ensure everything runs smoothly'''		* '''The Lictors have asked Berilo i Erigo to ensure everything runs smoothly'''
	In response to an offer by the Archmage, the Lictors have agreed to engage in a degree of commerce with the Empire. They have negotiated with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] to serve as go-betweens to provide Imperial magicians to purchase some practical tools crafted in the City of Bar and Bond. This will be done through the auspices of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual and handled exclusively by the merchants of the trading city. These offers are covered in more detail in the '''[[The bargain store]]''' wind of fortune.		In response to an offer by the Archmage, the Lictors have agreed to engage in a degree of commerce with the Empire. They have negotiated with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] to serve as go-betweens to provide Imperial magicians the means to purchase some practical tools crafted in the City of Bar and Bond. This will be done through the auspices of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual and handled exclusively by the merchants of the trading city. These offers are covered in more detail in the '''[[The bargain store]]''' wind of fortune.

	There is another element to their response however. The Lictors themselves will host a "bond auction" in the Hall of Worlds at 14:00 on Saturday. There are a number of criminals of the Iron Labyrnith who are attempting to evade capture and imprisonment by hiding in the mortal plane with their accomplices and some hired constructs who need to be apprehended. As the Lictors enjoy the Amity of the Conclave, they are capable of tracking and capturing these reprehensible miscreants themselves, but is is established precedent to offer these bonds to imperial citizens when desired.		There is another element to their response however. The Lictors themselves will host a "bond auction" in the Hall of Worlds at 14:00 on Saturday. There are a number of criminals of the Iron Labyrnith who are attempting to evade capture and imprisonment by hiding in the mortal plane with their accomplices and some hired constructs who need to be apprehended. As the Lictors enjoy the Amity of the Conclave, they are capable of tracking and capturing these reprehensible miscreants themselves, but is is established precedent to offer these bonds to imperial citizens when desired.

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:14, 31 August 2026
Line 200:		Line 200:
	The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - in the [[Forest of Ulnak]], and in [[Therunin]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].		The effects will be concentrated in the Salt Flats, but will be felt everywhere the Druj have dominion - in the [[Forest of Ulnak]], and in [[Therunin]]. The ritual will allow Llofir to focus his "gifts" on the failing Druj nation as part of his identity as ''Ender of Empires''. With the tools at its disposal, it will act to hasten the collapse of the Druj, bringing [[Spring_magic#Venom\|sickness]] and [[Spring magic#Ruin\|ruin]].

	The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''~~Ibis~~ Briarheart''' [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.		The enchantment will offer some support to the Druj given it promotes the growth of [[herb\|healing herbs]], but the ''Inevitable Circle'' doubts that will be of much comfort given how bad their situation is. Furthermore, the enchantment will ''also'' free the other Spring eternals to act directly in the Druj Empire. [[Yaw'nagrah]] and [[Arhallogen]] already have a fair amount of freedom there, and support the Druj. On the other hand, [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] is chomping at the bit to be able to act freely in the Mallum, and thanks partially to former Archmage '''Ibiss Briarheart''' [[Siakha]] has lost interest in the Druj and revels in ''any'' chance to devour the weak. For that matter, there are other Spring eternals with no interest in the Empire who might be goaded to intervene if the doors were opened for them to do so. At the end of the day, the ''Turner of the Wheel'' believes the chaos caused by these competing eternals will, in the long term, speed the fall of the Druj even if it provides them a little aid in the short term.

	To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.		To cast the ritual on the Empire would require significant effort, but the Druj nation is very much smaller than it used to be. It could be cast on the Mallum at magnitude 100 at the coming Autumn Equinox. At least, thanks to the [[Unfettered Mind]], it is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#License:_Empire-Wide_Enchantments\|no longer illegal]] to cast the ritual, which should be some consolation to those who are more concerned with law and order than with the unbridled energies of life and death and regrowth.