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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=standingstone.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=Few can argue that the true power of Marcher magic lies in its people and its land.\| width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=standingstone.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=Few can argue that the true power of Marcher magic lies in its people and its land.\| width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/GxH5aTh_igE?si=-iPr_DsdGMmWHnXW}}
	[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].		[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].

Dre at 10:02, 31 March 2026

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	"Would you like something to eat," asked Jim. "And maybe something to wash it down with, you must be tired after your long journey."		"Would you like something to eat," asked Jim. "And maybe something to wash it down with, you must be tired after your long journey."

	The creature's eye twitched, and the yellow colour darkened towards red. It ground its teeth, turning ~~it's~~ head from side to side as it stared at the children. A long tongue the colour of an earthworm licked the bruised lips. Then it leant even further forward reaching over the fence with clawed hands towards Jim and his sister.		The creature's eye twitched, and the yellow colour darkened towards red. It ground its teeth, turning its head from side to side as it stared at the children. A long tongue the colour of an earthworm licked the bruised lips. Then it leant even further forward reaching over the fence with clawed hands towards Jim and his sister.

	"It does smell tasty," she said, almost against her will. "Yes, I will accept this offering of warm meat and cold milk, children. And then you must let me come in.		"It does smell tasty," she said, almost against her will. "Yes, I will accept this offering of warm meat and cold milk, children. And then you must let me come in.
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	Defence and fortification are not entirely about castles however. ''Meon of the Chisel'' muses that the ''[[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|curse wards]]'' mentioned by the Stone Smith in her missive are a challenge but are certainly possible. Indeed, the ''Unshakable Foundation'' is arguably the ''best'' eternal to speak to about protecting lands from malign effects (or so Meon claims). The plans put together by the mortal ''Richard of Holberg'' are not going to work though - at least not with Adamant's help - because they are too steeped in "less reliable magics." Yet the ''Master of the Endless Delve'' is no stranger to protective magic such as this. The cost would be considerable, but it would also cause [[Summer magic]] to infuse itself into the very soil around the stones themselves, which Meon suggests is ''surely'' a good thing.		Defence and fortification are not entirely about castles however. ''Meon of the Chisel'' muses that the ''[[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|curse wards]]'' mentioned by the Stone Smith in her missive are a challenge but are certainly possible. Indeed, the ''Unshakable Foundation'' is arguably the ''best'' eternal to speak to about protecting lands from malign effects (or so Meon claims). The plans put together by the mortal ''Richard of Holberg'' are not going to work though - at least not with Adamant's help - because they are too steeped in "less reliable magics." Yet the ''Master of the Endless Delve'' is no stranger to protective magic such as this. The cost would be considerable, but it would also cause [[Summer magic]] to infuse itself into the very soil around the stones themselves, which Meon suggests is ''surely'' a good thing.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=trilithon.png\|align=right\|caption=Three standing stones, used to create a sealed gateway, are a powerful warding magic.\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=trilithon.png\|align=right\|caption=Three standing stones, used to create a sealed gateway, are a powerful warding magic.\|width=300}}</div>
	A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that ~~effected~~ the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.		A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that affected the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.

	The sealed dolmen would draw power from the flows of mana through the territory - meaning they would also impact the [[mana site\|mana sites]] of the Mourn. Every [[mana site]] in the territory would produce one fewer crystal mana each season. The crystals would still form, but rather than containing pure mana they would be touched by the majesty of Adamant and the Summer realm - specifically each site would produce a ''bronze dragonseye''. Each dragonseye provides two crystal mana towards the performance of any Summer ritual that creates a personal enchantment. It would also impact the [[Keeper_of_the_Happiston_Fields#Happiston_Fields\|Happiston Fields]], with the [[Keeper of the Happiston Fields]] losing three crystal mana and receiving two bronze dragonseyes in their place. Any other [[sinecure]] or [[great work]] creating crystal mana in the Mournwold would likewise produce less crystal mana, providing a ''bronze dragoneye'' in its place.		The sealed dolmen would draw power from the flows of mana through the territory - meaning they would also impact the [[mana site\|mana sites]] of the Mourn. Every [[mana site]] in the territory would produce one fewer crystal mana each season. The crystals would still form, but rather than containing pure mana they would be touched by the majesty of Adamant and the Summer realm - specifically each site would produce a ''bronze dragonseye''. Each dragonseye provides two crystal mana towards the performance of any Summer ritual that creates a personal enchantment. It would also impact the [[Keeper_of_the_Happiston_Fields#Happiston_Fields\|Happiston Fields]], with the [[Keeper of the Happiston Fields]] losing three crystal mana and receiving two bronze dragonseyes in their place. Any other [[sinecure]] or [[great work]] creating crystal mana in the Mournwold would likewise produce less crystal mana, providing a ''bronze dragoneye'' in its place.
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	The enchantment is a version of a ritual Poena calls ''Watchers at the Tomb Gate'' and provides an additional five ranks of strength to a military unit that undertakes a [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action. While their soldiers are enchanted the captain also experience a roleplaying effect: ''you expect respect and deference from those you protect; its easy to become angry and even violent when face with failure to recognise your contribution to the safety of those you guard.'' The captain is also marked by the Thrice-cursed Court, something that can be determined through use of the [[detect magic]] spell. If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on a target of one of these rituals, it will reveal that they bear a "''mark of chains''" as well as whatever personal enchantment they might be under (if any).		The enchantment is a version of a ritual Poena calls ''Watchers at the Tomb Gate'' and provides an additional five ranks of strength to a military unit that undertakes a [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action. While their soldiers are enchanted the captain also experience a roleplaying effect: ''you expect respect and deference from those you protect; its easy to become angry and even violent when face with failure to recognise your contribution to the safety of those you guard.'' The captain is also marked by the Thrice-cursed Court, something that can be determined through use of the [[detect magic]] spell. If anyone uses [[Detect_magic#Discern_Enchantment\|discern enchantment]] on a target of one of these rituals, it will reveal that they bear a "''mark of chains''" as well as whatever personal enchantment they might be under (if any).
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''A Reminder About Enchantments'''</big><br>It's important to note with both the ''Wrath'' and ''Rage'' boons ~~than~~ an enchantment ''cannot'' be removed prematurely without casting a different enchantment, or allowing the duration (until the start of the next Profound Decisions event) to expire. It's not possible to just give up the enchantment - meaning it is much more likely that someone with one of these boons will be detected.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''A Reminder About Enchantments'''</big><br>It's important to note with both the ''Wrath'' and ''Rage'' boons that an enchantment ''cannot'' be removed prematurely without casting a different enchantment, or allowing the duration (until the start of the next Profound Decisions event) to expire. It's not possible to just give up the enchantment - meaning it is much more likely that someone with one of these boons will be detected.</box></div>

	Tharim presumes this can be used to help defend Mitwold against the Jotun, by garrisoning [[Mitwold#Forte_Fidelis\|Forte Fidelis]], but as with his other boons he is broadly unconcerned what the power is used for.		Tharim presumes this can be used to help defend Mitwold against the Jotun, by garrisoning [[Mitwold#Forte_Fidelis\|Forte Fidelis]], but as with his other boons he is broadly unconcerned what the power is used for.

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	* An opportunity exists to replace some or all of the white granite with weltsilver and/or orichalcum</td></tr>		* An opportunity exists to replace some or all of the white granite with weltsilver and/or orichalcum</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effects:'''		<tr><td>'''Effects:'''
	* Improves ~~Farstriders~~ Watch to a rank three fortification		* Improves Farstrider's Watch to a rank three fortification
	* The bastion would be infused with adamant meaning that it could not be destroyed except by powerful magic		* The bastion would be infused with adamant meaning that it could not be destroyed except by powerful magic
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	Discussion of Farstrider's Watch ends with Meon explaining that Adamant has a certain respect for the [[mine\|miners]] of the Mourn. As such ''Worldcrafter'' is prepared to provide some of the materials needed to complete the work, but in return he desires precious metals - specifically pale [[weltsilver]] and glorious [[orichalcum]].		Discussion of Farstrider's Watch ends with Meon explaining that Adamant has a certain respect for the [[mine\|miners]] of the Mourn. As such ''Worldcrafter'' is prepared to provide some of the materials needed to complete the work, but in return he desires precious metals - specifically pale [[weltsilver]] and glorious [[orichalcum]].

	For every forty ingots of these two metals the Marcher smiths can provide, he will provider a wain of white granite wains to improve ~~Farstriders~~ Watch. Indeed, in the unlikely event that the Marchers were able to gather 5,200 ingots the entire cost of the improvements would be covered by the eternal and only money and time would be needed. After discussion at the Stone Smith's Workshop, Meon proposes that the ingots be collected by the smiths and then given to the [[egregores\|Marcher egregore]] - ideally ''Jonah John'' rather than ''Mildred of Mumford'' if only because the former is known as a particular supporter of the hillfolk of the Mourn. Meon in turn will collect the materials and take them to the Summer realm in exchange for the stone.		For every forty ingots of these two metals the Marcher smiths can provide, he will provider a wain of white granite wains to improve Farstrider's Watch. Indeed, in the unlikely event that the Marchers were able to gather 5,200 ingots the entire cost of the improvements would be covered by the eternal and only money and time would be needed. After discussion at the Stone Smith's Workshop, Meon proposes that the ingots be collected by the smiths and then given to the [[egregores\|Marcher egregore]] - ideally ''Jonah John'' rather than ''Mildred of Mumford'' if only because the former is known as a particular supporter of the hillfolk of the Mourn. Meon in turn will collect the materials and take them to the Summer realm in exchange for the stone.

	This opportunity becomes available at the summit where the work is commissioned, and then each summit until a year has passed (so if the castle work were commissioned at the Winter Solstice, it would be possible to hand over metals until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE).		This opportunity becomes available at the summit where the work is commissioned, and then each summit until a year has passed (so if the castle work were commissioned at the Winter Solstice, it would be possible to hand over metals until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE).
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	A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that effected the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.		A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that effected the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.

	The sealed dolmen would draw power from the flows of mana through the territory - meaning they would also impact the [[mana site\|mana sites]] of the Mourn. Every [[mana site]] in the territory would produce one fewer crystal mana each season. The crystals would still form, but rather than containing pure mana they would be touched by the majesty of Adamant and the Summer realm - specifically each site would produce a ''bronze dragonseye''. Each dragonseye provides two crystal mana towards the performance of any Summer ritual that creates a personal enchantment. It would also impact the [[Keeper_of_the_Happiston_Fields#Happiston_Fields\|Happiston Fields]], with the [[Keeper of the Happiston Fields]] losing three crystal mana and ~~receieving~~ two bronze dragonseyes in their place. Any other [[sinecure]] or [[great work]] creating crystal mana in the Mournwold would likewise produce less crystal mana, providing a ''bronze dragoneye'' in its place.		The sealed dolmen would draw power from the flows of mana through the territory - meaning they would also impact the [[mana site\|mana sites]] of the Mourn. Every [[mana site]] in the territory would produce one fewer crystal mana each season. The crystals would still form, but rather than containing pure mana they would be touched by the majesty of Adamant and the Summer realm - specifically each site would produce a ''bronze dragonseye''. Each dragonseye provides two crystal mana towards the performance of any Summer ritual that creates a personal enchantment. It would also impact the [[Keeper_of_the_Happiston_Fields#Happiston_Fields\|Happiston Fields]], with the [[Keeper of the Happiston Fields]] losing three crystal mana and receiving two bronze dragonseyes in their place. Any other [[sinecure]] or [[great work]] creating crystal mana in the Mournwold would likewise produce less crystal mana, providing a ''bronze dragoneye'' in its place.

	As with other offers, the boon of the sealed dolmen remains until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE and if not commissioned by then, it will need to be renegotiated. Meon mentions that there is nothing to prevent Adamant helping to create similar dolmen in other Marcher territories - but that arranging a boon to assist with such things would require a separate [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] missive.		As with other offers, the boon of the sealed dolmen remains until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE and if not commissioned by then, it will need to be renegotiated. Meon mentions that there is nothing to prevent Adamant helping to create similar dolmen in other Marcher territories - but that arranging a boon to assist with such things would require a separate [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] missive.

Rafferty: /* Faith in the Stone */

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Faith in the Stone

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	Thomas proposes that either or both of these places, were they commissioned, could be [[consecration\|consecrated]] with [[true liao]] - following on from a successful [[writ of consecration]] in the appropriate assembly of course. Indeed, minor adjustments to the structures themselves could be made that would make this even more effective.		Thomas proposes that either or both of these places, were they commissioned, could be [[consecration\|consecrated]] with [[true liao]] - following on from a successful [[writ of consecration]] in the appropriate assembly of course. Indeed, minor adjustments to the structures themselves could be made that would make this even more effective.

	Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a ~~shrine~~ consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.		Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a place consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Work is already underway on [[Construct Rebellion's Ridge\|Rebellion's Ridge]] which could be seen as a growing interest in these historical figures. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.

	Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the separatist dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.		Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the separatist dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.

Twiggy at 17:30, 30 March 2026

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	When finished, the Keep of the Kingfisher would be a rank two [[fortification\|fortification]]. The bastion would also be infused with adamant - making it as ''unbreakable'' as the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]] in eastern [[Semmerholm]]. It would also be ''unsinkable'' - even if the sea itself rose and drowned the [[Bregasland#North_Fens\|North Fens]], the castle would remain an inviolate place of protection for those within its walls.		When finished, the Keep of the Kingfisher would be a rank two [[fortification\|fortification]]. The bastion would also be infused with adamant - making it as ''unbreakable'' as the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]] in eastern [[Semmerholm]]. It would also be ''unsinkable'' - even if the sea itself rose and drowned the [[Bregasland#North_Fens\|North Fens]], the castle would remain an inviolate place of protection for those within its walls.

	This boon remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE. If the commission has not begun by then, the boon will need to be renegotiated. Obviously this is somewhat problematic given the Empire does not currently control Bregasland - it is in the hands of the Jotun - but Meon does not seem overly concerned with this "technicality".		This boon remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE. If the commission has not begun by then, the boon will need to be renegotiated. Obviously this is somewhat problematic given the Empire does not currently control Bregasland - it is in the hands of the Jotun - but Meon does not seem overly concerned with this "technicality."

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	* '''Adamant expands on previous opportunities to offer his own brand of magical protection to the Marches		* '''Adamant expands on previous opportunities to offer his own brand of magical protection to the Marches
	* '''The Closed Dolmen would reduce the effectiveness of curses laid over Marcher territories		* '''The Closed Dolmen would reduce the effectiveness of curses laid over Marcher territories
	Defence and fortification are not entirely about castles however. ''Meon of the Chisel'' muses that the ''[[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|curse wards]]'' mentioned by the Stone Smith in her missive are a challenge but are certainly possible. Indeed, the ''Unshakable Foundation'' is arguably the ''best'' eternal to speak to about protecting lands from malign effects (or so Meon claims). The plans put together by the mortal ''Richard of Holberg'' are not going to work though - at least not with Adamant's help - because they are too steeped in "less reliable magics". Yet the ''Master of the Endless Delve'' is no stranger to protective magic such as this. The cost would be considerable, but it would also cause [[Summer magic]] to infuse itself into the very soil around the stones themselves, which Meon suggests is ''surely'' a good thing.		Defence and fortification are not entirely about castles however. ''Meon of the Chisel'' muses that the ''[[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|curse wards]]'' mentioned by the Stone Smith in her missive are a challenge but are certainly possible. Indeed, the ''Unshakable Foundation'' is arguably the ''best'' eternal to speak to about protecting lands from malign effects (or so Meon claims). The plans put together by the mortal ''Richard of Holberg'' are not going to work though - at least not with Adamant's help - because they are too steeped in "less reliable magics." Yet the ''Master of the Endless Delve'' is no stranger to protective magic such as this. The cost would be considerable, but it would also cause [[Summer magic]] to infuse itself into the very soil around the stones themselves, which Meon suggests is ''surely'' a good thing.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=trilithon.png\|align=right\|caption=Three standing stones, used to create a sealed gateway, are a powerful warding magic.\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=trilithon.png\|align=right\|caption=Three standing stones, used to create a sealed gateway, are a powerful warding magic.\|width=300}}</div>
	A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that effected the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.		A circle of [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Dolmens\|closed dolmen]] could be built with Adamant's assistance in the western [[Mournwold#Ore Hills\|Ore Hills]] - as near the centre of the Mourn as possible. The ring would require 50 wains of white granite and 20 wains of mithril, as well as 210 crowns labour. It would take six months to complete. At the end of this time, it would infuse the territory with a little of the power of the ''Stone Potentate'', and the resonance of [[Summer_magic#Adamant\|adamant]]. As long as the dolmen stood, and remained closed, they would weaken any curse that effected the [[territory]]. The exact impact would depend entirely on the nature of the magic involved, and even the power of Adamant is not enough to completely cancel the effects of a curse.

Twiggy at 17:18, 30 March 2026

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Hailmur: /* Fields of Gazing Grain */

2026-03-30T17:12:31Z

Fields of Gazing Grain

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Hall of the Kingfisher'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Hall of the Kingfisher'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fortification</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fortification</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisher's Rock, ~~Mournwold~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisher's Rock, Bregasland</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 150 white granite, 450 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 150 white granite, 450 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 year</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 year</td></tr>
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	When finished, the Keep of the Kingfisher would be a rank two [[fortification\|fortification]]. The bastion would also be infused with adamant - making it as ''unbreakable'' as the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]] in eastern [[Semmerholm]]. It would also be ''unsinkable'' - even if the sea itself rose and drowned the [[Bregasland#North_Fens\|North Fens]], the castle would remain an inviolate place of protection for those within its walls.		When finished, the Keep of the Kingfisher would be a rank two [[fortification\|fortification]]. The bastion would also be infused with adamant - making it as ''unbreakable'' as the [[Semmerholm#The_Adamant_Gate\|Adamant Gate]] in eastern [[Semmerholm]]. It would also be ''unsinkable'' - even if the sea itself rose and drowned the [[Bregasland#North_Fens\|North Fens]], the castle would remain an inviolate place of protection for those within its walls.

	This boon remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE. If the commission has not begun by then, the boon will need to be renegotiated. Obviously this is somewhat problematic given the Empire does not currently control Bregasland - it is in the hands of the Jotun - but Meon does not seem overly concerned with this "technicality".		This boon remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 388YE. If the commission has not begun by then, the boon will need to be renegotiated. Obviously this is somewhat problematic given the Empire does not currently control Bregasland - it is in the hands of the Jotun - but Meon does not seem overly concerned with this "technicality".

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Dykes and Levies'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Dykes and Levies'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Great Work</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Great Work</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisher's Rock, ~~Mournwold~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisher's Rock, Bregasland</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 75 white granite, 225 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 75 white granite, 225 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 year</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 year</td></tr>

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	===Sorrow's Cost===		===Sorrow's Cost===
	* '''During the Winter Solstice, Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court can be used to secure a rare arcane projection calling on Tharim's power		* '''During the Winter Solstice, Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court can be used to secure a rare arcane projection calling on Tharim's power
	* '''The ritual must target an ~~artifact~~ or item hallowed with true-liao and must be performed by a landskeeper or a coven containing a landseeper		* '''The ritual must target an artefact or item hallowed with true liao and must be performed by a landskeeper or a coven containing a landseeper
	Poena also speaks of a major boon indeed, one rarely offered by Tharim, that he will grant to the landskeepers of the Marches. In recognition of its rarity and power, it comes at a significantly higher price. In return for an actual [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] or for an item that has been [[hallow\|hallowed]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|True liao]] sent via ''Tribute to the Thrice-cursed Court'' by a Marcher coven containing a landskeeper, Tharim will provide an [[arcane projection]] of a ritual his herald calls ''Blades of Rust and Sorrow''. This is an enchantment of [[Winter magic]], of magnitude one hundred and twenty, that can be performed on a [[general]] to infuse their entire [[army]] with the blessings of the Thrice-cursed Court.		Poena also speaks of a major boon indeed, one rarely offered by Tharim, that he will grant to the landskeepers of the Marches. In recognition of its rarity and power, it comes at a significantly higher price. In return for an actual [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] or for an item that has been [[hallow\|hallowed]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|True liao]] sent via ''Tribute to the Thrice-cursed Court'' by a Marcher coven containing a landskeeper, Tharim will provide an [[arcane projection]] of a ritual his herald calls ''Blades of Rust and Sorrow''. This is an enchantment of [[Winter magic]], of magnitude one hundred and twenty, that can be performed on a [[general]] to infuse their entire [[army]] with the blessings of the Thrice-cursed Court.

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	Fingers shaking slightly, Jim reached towards the latch, raised it, and the gate slowly swung open. </ic>		Fingers shaking slightly, Jim reached towards the latch, raised it, and the gate slowly swung open. </ic>
			<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=standingstone.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=Few can argue that the true power of Marcher magic lies in its people and its land.\| width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].		[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].

Rafferty: Created page with "Category:Winds of FortuneCategory:387YE WinterCategory:Recent History "She's still there!" Rosie's voice was woven with wonder, outrage, fear, and excitement as she ducked back down below the window ledge. As she ducked, Jim rose up to peek through the window. Sure enough, the tall woman was still there down by the fence at the end of the road. She stood stock-still at the gate and would have been invisible in the gloaming dim had her skin not been so whi..."

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Created page with "Category:Winds of Fortune Category:387YE Winter Category:Recent History <ic>"She's still there!" Rosie's voice was woven with wonder, outrage, fear, and excitement as she ducked back down below the window ledge. As she ducked, Jim rose up to peek through the window. Sure enough, the tall woman was still there down by the fence at the end of the road. She stood stock-still at the gate and would have been invisible in the gloaming dim had her skin not been so whi..."

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	Thomas proposes that either or both of these places, were they commissioned, could be [[consecration\|consecrated]] with [[true liao]] - following on from a successful [[writ of consecration]] in the appropriate assembly of course. Indeed, minor adjustments to the structures themselves could be made that would make this even more effective.		Thomas proposes that either or both of these places, were they commissioned, could be [[consecration\|consecrated]] with [[true liao]] - following on from a successful [[writ of consecration]] in the appropriate assembly of course. Indeed, minor adjustments to the structures themselves could be made that would make this even more effective.

	Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a ~~shrine~~ consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.		Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a place consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Work is already underway on [[Construct Rebellion's Ridge\|Rebellion's Ridge]] which could be seen as a growing interest in these historical figures. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.

	Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the separatist dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.		Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the separatist dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.

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	[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].		[[The Marches]] are rarely numbered among the great magical powers of the Empire, but they are by no means deficient in that regard. Their [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] see to the wellbeing of the [[farm\|farms]] and the [[Marcher household\|households]], while [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] bring a little magic into the lives of villages and labourers, and the newly re-established [[smith]] tradition settles back into their old role of parley with the [[eternal\|eternals]].

	Earlier in the year, the smiths recovered an old boon - the ability once each year in ~~AUtumn~~ to send a missive to an eternal in a manner reminiscent of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]]. '''Gemma Brightsmith''', the current [[Stone Smith]] used that boon to contact [[Adamant]] and ask for his aid. Heralds of the ''Deep Dragon'' have duly responded, visiting the Marches to discuss the boons their master might offer.		Earlier in the year, the smiths recovered an old boon - the ability once each year in Autumn to send a missive to an eternal in a manner reminiscent of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]]. '''Gemma Brightsmith''', the current [[Stone Smith]] used that boon to contact [[Adamant]] and ask for his aid. Heralds of the ''Deep Dragon'' have duly responded, visiting the Marches to discuss the boons their master might offer.

	However Adamant is not the only eternal with an eye on the Marches as Autumn lengthens into Winter. A veritable army of supernatural soldiers belonging to the [[Tharim\|Bound King]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] camps out in [[Upwold]], and the attention of that dark monarch is very much on the Marches following the murder of one of his favoured servants. The slayer of ''Obligatus'' has been dealt with, but not without cost, and it seems that the ''Chained One'' is keen to express gratitude to the landskeepers he believes helped to ensure his particular brand of dark "justice" has been enacted.		However Adamant is not the only eternal with an eye on the Marches as Autumn lengthens into Winter. A veritable army of supernatural soldiers belonging to the [[Tharim\|Bound King]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] camps out in [[Upwold]], and the attention of that dark monarch is very much on the Marches following the murder of one of his favoured servants. The slayer of ''Obligatus'' has been dealt with, but not without cost, and it seems that the ''Chained One'' is keen to express gratitude to the landskeepers he believes helped to ensure his particular brand of dark "justice" has been enacted.
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	* Significantly weakens curses targeted at the territory		* Significantly weakens curses targeted at the territory
	* Costs every mana site in the Mournwold a crystal mana of production but provides a ''bronze dragonseye'' in its place		* Costs every mana site in the Mournwold a crystal mana of production but provides a ''bronze dragonseye'' in its place
	* Impacts the ~~Hapiston~~ Fields and future mana crystal sinecure or great work by reducing crystal mana and providing bronze dragoneyes instead		* Impacts the Happiston Fields and future mana crystal sinecure or great work by reducing crystal mana and providing bronze dragoneyes instead
	</td></tr>		</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Autumn Equinox 388YE</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Availability:''' Autumn Equinox 388YE</td></tr>
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	Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a shrine consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.		Farstrider's Watch in the Mourn is a strong candidate for a shrine consecrated to [[Pride]], especially if it incorporated a shrine remembering the sacrifices of the [[Known_exemplars#Leaders_of_the_Ore_Hills_Rebellion\|Ore Hills Rebels]] - [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_5\|recognised last year]] as exemplars. Along with the stories of General Flowers, the castle's role in defending the Marches from the Jotun, and as a memorial to the pride of the oathsworn [[general]] of the [[Tusks]] army, it would be cemented as a place of pilgrimage. A properly consecrated [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] for the rebellious miners would inspire their descendants to continue to seek political representation in the politics of the Mournwold; it would serve as a stopping-off point for those travelling to [[Friar_of_Honour%27s_Rest#Honour's_Rest\|Honour's Rest]], provide boons to those preaching the virtue of Pride in the Marches, and it would provide an opportunity for the Mournwold to show its appreciation of the Tusks.

	Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the ~~seperatist~~ dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.		Fisher's Rock is also an important symbol, this time relating to [[Loyalty]]. Bregasland has been riven by disputes between neighbours, and between those who embraced the separatist dogma of Mathilda Fisher and those who cleft to the Empire. The ripples of those disagreements are still being felt in the western Marches. For all their faults the Fishers were loyal to one another, for all that their understanding of virtue was clearly warped by their time among the Jotun. Thomas o' the Woolpack suggests that the place could become a fine site for a consecration dedicated to that most Marcher of Loyalty exemplars, [[Bolstering Bill]]. Again the commission would include a space set aside to serve as a shrine to those who support their fellows rather than tear them down. The keep would be a place of pilgrimage, and reinforce that the Marches will not neglect Bregasland nor treat them as outsiders. It would remove the [[Bregasland#Rebellious\|rebellious]] quality, provide boons to anyone preaching the virtue of Loyalty in the Marches, and grant the Bregas the [[opportunity]] to show their appreciation for the Strong Reeds.

	Obviously there is nothing to prevent the Marcher assembly working with the Pride assembly to consecrate Farstrider's Watch as it stands, or with the Loyalty assembly to create a shrine for Bolstering Bill in Bregasland. In theory, the Synod could consecrate a hole in the ground if they chose to. But the [[Edifice#Grandeur\|grandeur]] of these huge structures Adamant has proposed is what makes either site ideal for this. Consecrating a smaller fortification simply would not have the same impact.		Obviously there is nothing to prevent the Marcher assembly working with the Pride assembly to consecrate Farstrider's Watch as it stands, or with the Loyalty assembly to create a shrine for Bolstering Bill in Bregasland. In theory, the Synod could consecrate a hole in the ground if they chose to. But the [[Edifice#Grandeur\|grandeur]] of these huge structures Adamant has proposed is what makes either site ideal for this. Consecrating a smaller fortification simply would not have the same impact.
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	* '''During the Winter Solstice, Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court can be used to secure a rare arcane projection calling on Tharim's power		* '''During the Winter Solstice, Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court can be used to secure a rare arcane projection calling on Tharim's power
	* '''The ritual must target an artefact or item hallowed with true liao and must be performed by a landskeeper or a coven containing a ~~landseeper~~		* '''The ritual must target an artefact or item hallowed with true liao and must be performed by a landskeeper or a coven containing a landskeeper
	Poena also speaks of a major boon indeed, one rarely offered by Tharim, that he will grant to the landskeepers of the Marches. In recognition of its rarity and power, it comes at a significantly higher price. In return for an actual [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] or for an item that has been [[hallow\|hallowed]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|True liao]] sent via ''Tribute to the Thrice-cursed Court'' by a Marcher coven containing a landskeeper, Tharim will provide an [[arcane projection]] of a ritual his herald calls ''Blades of Rust and Sorrow''. This is an enchantment of [[Winter magic]], of magnitude one hundred and twenty, that can be performed on a [[general]] to infuse their entire [[army]] with the blessings of the Thrice-cursed Court.		Poena also speaks of a major boon indeed, one rarely offered by Tharim, that he will grant to the landskeepers of the Marches. In recognition of its rarity and power, it comes at a significantly higher price. In return for an actual [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] or for an item that has been [[hallow\|hallowed]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|True liao]] sent via ''Tribute to the Thrice-cursed Court'' by a Marcher coven containing a landskeeper, Tharim will provide an [[arcane projection]] of a ritual his herald calls ''Blades of Rust and Sorrow''. This is an enchantment of [[Winter magic]], of magnitude one hundred and twenty, that can be performed on a [[general]] to infuse their entire [[army]] with the blessings of the Thrice-cursed Court.