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Twiggy at 12:27, 16 June 2026

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	===She Knows My Name===		===She Knows My Name===
	Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''~~Taysa~~ of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:		Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''Tasya of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:

	*'''Sasha of the Sovereigns Head''', '''Neschastya Maksimova Bosko''' and especially '''Victor Ostrostan''', he who made an interesting offer to the ''Lord of Crows''		*'''Sasha of the Sovereigns Head''', '''Neschastya Maksimova Bosko''' and especially '''Victor Ostrostan''', he who made an interesting offer to the ''Lord of Crows''

Dre: /* Rats at Anvil */

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Rats at Anvil

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	Travellers on the various roads that lead south from [[Temeschwar]] have reported meeting... something on the road. It travels in the company of a group of unwashed and surly [[bravo\|bravos]], who do not encourage questions. Those who've had a glimpse of the thing, which is travelling in a battered covered wagon drawn by an ox twice as unwashed and surly as the bravos report that it seems to be, variously: a sun-shy [[draughir]]; a grotesque herald of the [[Realms#Winter\|Winter realm]]; or possible a not-especially-convincing mannequin given life by cunning strings probably as part of some overcomplex plan by a [[mountebank]]. Whatever it is, sources agree that it has a reasonably human body, corpse-white features, and an unkempt beard. Its movements are jerky and sudden, and on the rare occasion it is seen outside the wagon, it is described as shuffling or stumbling as if heavily drunk - or drugged. It is also described as being as foul-mouthed and belligerent as any rough and ready Temeschwari street-fighter.		Travellers on the various roads that lead south from [[Temeschwar]] have reported meeting... something on the road. It travels in the company of a group of unwashed and surly [[bravo\|bravos]], who do not encourage questions. Those who've had a glimpse of the thing, which is travelling in a battered covered wagon drawn by an ox twice as unwashed and surly as the bravos report that it seems to be, variously: a sun-shy [[draughir]]; a grotesque herald of the [[Realms#Winter\|Winter realm]]; or possible a not-especially-convincing mannequin given life by cunning strings probably as part of some overcomplex plan by a [[mountebank]]. Whatever it is, sources agree that it has a reasonably human body, corpse-white features, and an unkempt beard. Its movements are jerky and sudden, and on the rare occasion it is seen outside the wagon, it is described as shuffling or stumbling as if heavily drunk - or drugged. It is also described as being as foul-mouthed and belligerent as any rough and ready Temeschwari street-fighter.

	So far, travellers are giving it a wide berth. It is not making particularly speedy progress, though ~~its~~ clearly coming to Anvil. When pressed on the identity of their travelling companion, the bravos chuckle nastily and the they ~~will~~ give is ''King Rat''. This name is synonymous with the problems Temeschwar has encountered in the last few years with its feral and aggressive rodent population. It is apparently one of the names used by the legendary entity that allegedly lives in the sewers of the city, who is believed to have been ultimately responsible for the plague of rats and is tied at least circumstantially to certain strange deaths in the city.		So far, travellers are giving it a wide berth. It is not making particularly speedy progress, though it is clearly coming to Anvil. When pressed on the identity of their travelling companion, the bravos chuckle nastily and the name they give is ''King Rat''. This name is synonymous with the problems Temeschwar has encountered in the last few years with its feral and aggressive rodent population. It is also apparently one of the names used by the legendary entity that allegedly lives in the sewers of the city, who is believed to have been ultimately responsible for the plague of rats and is tied at least circumstantially to certain strange deaths in the city.

	There's a lot of speculation about who or what this is. The foolish share wide-eyed horror stories of an ''[[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|actual Varushkan sovereign]]'' on its way to either assassinate or offer its services to [[Emperor Vesna]]. Wiser heads say that such a thing is really, really unlikely. Whatever other powers sovereigns may have, they do not leave their domains. They certainly don't travel all the way to Casinea. Not in person, at any rate.		There's a lot of speculation about who or what this is. The foolish share wide-eyed horror stories of an ''[[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|actual Varushkan sovereign]]'' on its way to either assassinate or offer its services to [[Emperor Vesna]]. Wiser heads say that such a thing is really, really unlikely. Whatever other powers sovereigns may have, they do not leave their domains. They certainly don't travel all the way to Casinea. Not in person, at any rate.

Dre at 19:30, 10 June 2026

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Twiggy: Ordering them by time

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Ordering them by time

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Twiggy at 19:11, 10 June 2026

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 OOC Note: The choice of which lineage is gained - if any - is down to the player, not the character. Players can either choose secretly themselves, or receive a random choice from the NPCs if they choose to drink the water.
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 Whatever it is, it is coming to Anvil and the bravos joke that it is looking forward to taking in the sights when it arrives on the Saturday evening at around half past four.
 ===Whatever happened to Mendicant Garev (this time)?===

Twiggy at 19:09, 10 June 2026

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=True Love.jpg\|caption=Journeys end in lovers meeting, ~~Every~~ wise man's son doth know.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=True Love.jpg\|caption=Journeys end in lovers meeting, every wise man's son doth know.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, and others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power.		It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, and others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power.

Twiggy: Tom told me to, don't give me nasal bees

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Tom told me to, don't give me nasal bees

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:388YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=True Love.jpg~~\|width=275\|align=left~~\|caption=Journeys end in lovers meeting, Every wise man's son doth know.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=True Love.jpg\|caption=Journeys end in lovers meeting, Every wise man's son doth know.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, and others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power.		It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, and others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power.
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	Whatever it is, it is coming to Anvil and the bravos joke that it is looking forward to taking in the sights when it arrives on the Saturday evening at around half past four.		Whatever it is, it is coming to Anvil and the bravos joke that it is looking forward to taking in the sights when it arrives on the Saturday evening at around half past four.

	~~==Sunday==~~
	===She Knows My Name===		===She Knows My Name===
	Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''Taysa of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:		Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''Taysa of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:

Twiggy: /* Whatever happened to Mendicant Garev (this time)? */

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Whatever happened to Mendicant Garev (this time)?

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	*'''The Inquisitor of Prosperity is responsible for going to rescue him		*'''The Inquisitor of Prosperity is responsible for going to rescue him
	{{SOP\|statement=I call to Inquisition Mendicant Garev of Highguard to investigate his claims of Prosperity while refusing to pay those who saved his life. This will occur at the spring summit when he is available (there will be cake)\|by=Iniska Ashwood, Prosperity Assembly\|vote=334-120\|when=Winter 387YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=I call to Inquisition Mendicant Garev of Highguard to investigate his claims of Prosperity while refusing to pay those who saved his life. This will occur at the spring summit when he is available (there will be cake)\|by=Iniska Ashwood, Prosperity Assembly\|vote=334-120\|when=Winter 387YE}}
	Last season, Mendicant Garev had a [[~~Empirwiki:~~Apparently_with_no_surprise#Whatever_Happened_to_Mendicant_Garev?\|terrible accident]] and fell into one of the many fissures that surrounds [[~~EmpirewikiCasinea~~#Casfall\|Casfall]]. Thankfully, three brave heroes of the Empire ventured through the sentinel gate, managed to recuse him and sent him on his way.		Last season, Mendicant Garev had a [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Whatever_Happened_to_Mendicant_Garev?\|terrible accident]] and fell into one of the many fissures that surrounds [[Casinea#Casfall\|Casfall]]. Thankfully, three brave heroes of the Empire ventured through the sentinel gate, managed to recuse him and sent him on his way.

	Apparently, Garev was not as polite to his rescuers as he should have been, to the point that the [[~~Empirwiki:~~Virtue_inquisitor\|Inquisitor of Prosperity]] saw it appropriate to call him to [[inquisition]] at the coming summit regarding the lack of compensation offered. While not a member of the synod himself, operating as a [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Wayfarers\|wayfarer]] through taking on the lifestyle of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendicant mendicant] priest, he feels compelled to answer the call of his inquisitor, even though he's a little confused as to the precise nature of the complaint. He sent message ahead that, as he is less familiar with the formal proceedings of the Synod, more focused on the actual preaching and auras as he is, he'd appreciate if the the [[~~speaker~~ of the ~~highborn assembly~~]] could arrange for someone to help him through the structures of the process and help advocate on his behalf. Furthermore, while he is very grateful for the offer of cake, he would like it explicitly stated beforehand if he is to receive an invoice after consuming it.		Apparently, Garev was not as polite to his rescuers as he should have been, to the point that the [[Virtue_inquisitor\|Inquisitor of Prosperity]] saw it appropriate to call him to [[inquisition]] at the coming summit regarding the lack of compensation offered. While not a member of the synod himself, operating as a [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Wayfarers\|wayfarer]] through taking on the lifestyle of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendicant mendicant] priest, he feels compelled to answer the call of his inquisitor, even though he's a little confused as to the precise nature of the complaint. He sent message ahead that, as he is less familiar with the formal proceedings of the Synod, more focused on the actual preaching and auras as he is, he'd appreciate if the the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] could arrange for someone to help him through the structures of the process and help advocate on his behalf. Furthermore, while he is very grateful for the offer of cake, he would like it explicitly stated beforehand if he is to receive an invoice after consuming it.

	That was the plan at least, until tragedy befell him once again; while passing through [[~~Empirwiki:~~Casinea#Syrene\|Syrene]] on his way to Anvil, he seems to have been given some poor directions and ended up wandering into the regio there controlled by [[Kaela]]. It is generally a place avoided by the locals, as the closer you get to its epicentre, the weaker and more fatigued you become. It is presumed that he was overcome by exhaustion as he has not been seen since entering a few days ago. A herald of the ''Black Dog'' caught in the days before Anvil was asked after his wellbeing, who confirmed that he was indeed still alive, but that they weren't sure why it mattered whether he died now or of old age. It all ends up the same, really. If the Empire could retrieve his body (dead or alive) from that important place though, it would be appreciated.		That was the plan at least, until tragedy befell him once again; while passing through [[Casinea#Syrene\|Syrene]] on his way to Anvil, he seems to have been given some poor directions and ended up wandering into the regio there controlled by [[Kaela]]. It is generally a place avoided by the locals, as the closer you get to its epicentre, the weaker and more fatigued you become. It is presumed that he was overcome by exhaustion as he has not been seen since entering a few days ago. A herald of the ''Black Dog'' caught in the days before Anvil was asked after his wellbeing, who confirmed that he was indeed still alive, but that they weren't sure why it mattered whether he died now or of old age. It all ends up the same, really. If the Empire could retrieve his body (dead or alive) from that important place though, it would be appreciated.

	Once again, the Sentinel Gate seems to have taken pity on poor Garev and imperial prognosticators have found a conjunction to the regio near Syrene on Saturday at 12:50. It is likely that a casting of [[Renewed Strength of the New Day]] will be required to get him up, and given that Iniska called Garev to inquisition, if they wish it to go ahead they should prepare to send a team in to help him out. It is unclear what the effects of being in that regio for so long might be on a person, both physically and mentally, so they may wish to work with the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Silver Chalice]] to ensure he is properly tended to.		Once again, the Sentinel Gate seems to have taken pity on poor Garev and imperial prognosticators have found a conjunction to the regio near Syrene on Saturday at 12:50. It is likely that a casting of [[Renewed Strength of the New Day]] will be required to get him up, and given that Iniska called Garev to inquisition, if they wish it to go ahead they should prepare to send a team in to help him out. It is unclear what the effects of being in that regio for so long might be on a person, both physically and mentally, so they may wish to work with the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Silver Chalice]] to ensure he is properly tended to.

Twiggy: /* She Knows My Name */

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She Knows My Name

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	==Sunday==		==Sunday==
	===She Knows My Name===		===She Knows My Name===
	Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[~~EmpireWiki:~~Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''Taysa of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:		Last season, representatives of the [[Charnel Lord]] visited Anvil to see whether the people of Varushka [[Apparently_with_no_surprise#Strange_Relations\|still valued their relationship]] with the ''Boyar of the Broken Barrow''. It seems that ''Irontooth'' was well pleased with the tribute offered, and intends to follow through on his word that he would do "something" for the people of Karsk. ''Taysa of the Black Feathers'' has invited a number of people to come visit her via conjunction of the Sentinel Gate at 11pm on Friday at the Spring Equinox in the following order:

	*'''Sasha of the Sovereigns Head''', '''Neschastya Maksimova Bosko''' and especially '''Victor Ostrostan''', he who made an interesting offer to the ''Lord of Crows''		*'''Sasha of the Sovereigns Head''', '''Neschastya Maksimova Bosko''' and especially '''Victor Ostrostan''', he who made an interesting offer to the ''Lord of Crows''

Twiggy: /* An Ancient Treasure */

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An Ancient Treasure

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	* '''They will arrive at the Imperial Orc camp around 9pm on Saturday.'''		* '''They will arrive at the Imperial Orc camp around 9pm on Saturday.'''

	The civil service have received a somewhat cryptic missive for the [[~~A Knock at the Door~~#~~Welcome Ambassador~~\|new ~~ambbassador~~ to Beoraidh]]. It is from Daragh, of the ''Circle of Black Sand'' and explains that the ''Circle'' is willing to accept the offer made by the [[Weigher of Worth]] last season. They will bring the artefact with them to the [[Night of Worth]] at nine o'clock on Saturday to the Unshackled camp. They would be grateful if the new Ambassador, or their appointed representative, could be present to ensure all the formalities are observed. If the Empire has managed to do its part to complete the deal, then the ''Circle'' will hand over the goods.		The civil service have received a somewhat cryptic missive for the [[A_knock_at_the_door#Welcome_Ambassador\|new ambassador to Beoraidh]]. It is from Daragh, of the ''Circle of Black Sand'' and explains that the ''Circle'' is willing to accept the offer made by the [[Weigher of Worth]] last season. They will bring the artefact with them to the [[Night of Worth]] at nine o'clock on Saturday to the Unshackled camp. They would be grateful if the new Ambassador, or their appointed representative, could be present to ensure all the formalities are observed. If the Empire has managed to do its part to complete the deal, then the ''Circle'' will hand over the goods.

	It does not appear that the writer intends to be so cryptic, they seem to be writing a polite invitation on the assumption that the Ambassador will already know what is happening. If, for whatever reason, that is not the case then perhaps the Weigher of Worth, Bloodcrow Kren, will know more.		It does not appear that the writer intends to be so cryptic, they seem to be writing a polite invitation on the assumption that the Ambassador will already know what is happening. If, for whatever reason, that is not the case then perhaps the Weigher of Worth, Bloodcrow Kren, will know more.

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	===An Artisanal Transformation===		===An Artisanal Transformation===
	* '''Heralds of Azoth are coming to Anvil to offer trials to artisans from the League'''		* '''Heralds of Azoth are coming to Anvil to offer trials to artisans from the League'''
	* '''Only four will be selected for the final trial'''		* '''Only four will be selected for the final trial'''
	* '''The heralds have already written to some artisans they found particularly promising, but are open to newcomers'''		* '''The heralds have already written to some artisans they found particularly promising, but are open to newcomers'''
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	* '''Something apparently called ''King Rat'' is on its way to Anvil.		* '''Something apparently called ''King Rat'' is on its way to Anvil.
	* '''It is expected at the League Camp on Saturday at around 16.30 on Saturday evening		* '''It is expected at the League Camp on Saturday at around 16.30 on Saturday evening
	Travellers on the various roads that lead south from [[Temeschwar]] have reported meeting... something on the road. It travels in the company of a group of unwashed and surly [[bravo\|bravos]], who do not encourage questions. Those who've had a glimpse of the thing, which is travelling in a battered covered wagon drawn by an ox twice as unwashed and surly as the bravos report that it seems to be, variously: a sun-shy [[draughir]]; a grotesque herald of the [[Realms#Winter\|Winter realm]]; or possible a not-especially-convincing mannequin given life by cunning strings probably as part of some overcomplex plan by a [[mountebank]]. Whatever it is, sources agree that it has a reasonably human body, corpse-white features, and an unkempt beard. ~~It's~~ movements are jerky and sudden, and on the rare occasion it is seen outside the wagon, it is described as shuffling or stumbling as if heavily drunk - or drugged. It is also described as being as foul-mouthed and belligerent as any rough and ready Temeschwari street-fighter.		Travellers on the various roads that lead south from [[Temeschwar]] have reported meeting... something on the road. It travels in the company of a group of unwashed and surly [[bravo\|bravos]], who do not encourage questions. Those who've had a glimpse of the thing, which is travelling in a battered covered wagon drawn by an ox twice as unwashed and surly as the bravos report that it seems to be, variously: a sun-shy [[draughir]]; a grotesque herald of the [[Realms#Winter\|Winter realm]]; or possible a not-especially-convincing mannequin given life by cunning strings probably as part of some overcomplex plan by a [[mountebank]]. Whatever it is, sources agree that it has a reasonably human body, corpse-white features, and an unkempt beard. Its movements are jerky and sudden, and on the rare occasion it is seen outside the wagon, it is described as shuffling or stumbling as if heavily drunk - or drugged. It is also described as being as foul-mouthed and belligerent as any rough and ready Temeschwari street-fighter.

	So far, travellers are giving it a wide berth. It is not making particularly speedy progress, though its clearly coming to Anvil. When pressed on the identity of their travelling companion, the bravos chuckle nastily and the they will give is ''King Rat''. This name is synonymous with the problems Temeschwar has encountered in the last few years with its feral and aggressive rodent population. It is apparently one of the names used by the legendary entity that allegedly lives in the sewers of the city, who is believed to have been ~~ultimtaely~~ responsible for the plague of rats and is tied at least circumstantially to certain strange deaths in the city.		So far, travellers are giving it a wide berth. It is not making particularly speedy progress, though its clearly coming to Anvil. When pressed on the identity of their travelling companion, the bravos chuckle nastily and the they will give is ''King Rat''. This name is synonymous with the problems Temeschwar has encountered in the last few years with its feral and aggressive rodent population. It is apparently one of the names used by the legendary entity that allegedly lives in the sewers of the city, who is believed to have been ultimately responsible for the plague of rats and is tied at least circumstantially to certain strange deaths in the city.

	There's a lot of speculation about who or what this is. The foolish share wide-eyed horror stories of an ''[[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|actual Varushkan sovereign]]'' on its way to either assassinate or offer its services to [[Emperor Vesna]]. Wiser heads say that such a thing is really, really unlikely. Whatever other powers ~~soverigns~~ may have, they do not leave their domains. They certainly don't travel all the way to Casinea. Not in person, at any rate.		There's a lot of speculation about who or what this is. The foolish share wide-eyed horror stories of an ''[[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|actual Varushkan sovereign]]'' on its way to either assassinate or offer its services to [[Emperor Vesna]]. Wiser heads say that such a thing is really, really unlikely. Whatever other powers sovereigns may have, they do not leave their domains. They certainly don't travel all the way to Casinea. Not in person, at any rate.

	Whatever it is, it is coming to Anvil and the bravos joke that it is looking forward to taking in the sights when it arrives on the Saturday evening at around half past four.		Whatever it is, it is coming to Anvil and the bravos joke that it is looking forward to taking in the sights when it arrives on the Saturday evening at around half past four.
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	{{SOP\|statement=We have given our assurances to the Urizen "rebels" of Spiral - who have courageously chosen to leave the Empire rather than cede their ancestral homes to the League - such as the Silver Flame - that we hold them to be Urizen. Invoking the Chalice that rejoins us, we encourage our Wise magicians with Imperial lore mastery to assist them with their research, as well as our vigilant priests to advise and aid them in their dealings with pernicious eternals.\|by=Callista of the Dark Shard, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=192-0\|when=Winter 388YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=We have given our assurances to the Urizen "rebels" of Spiral - who have courageously chosen to leave the Empire rather than cede their ancestral homes to the League - such as the Silver Flame - that we hold them to be Urizen. Invoking the Chalice that rejoins us, we encourage our Wise magicians with Imperial lore mastery to assist them with their research, as well as our vigilant priests to advise and aid them in their dealings with pernicious eternals.\|by=Callista of the Dark Shard, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=192-0\|when=Winter 388YE}}
	The Tribunal express gratitude towards those magicians who did express their support. They intend to send representatives to Anvil to speak with some of their supporters. In particular they are seeking to speak with Callista of the Dark Shard, who raised a successful [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_104\|statement of principle]] supporting them and also wrote privately, Leyna Sunshaper and Letho Southshore, as well as the Urizeni National Assembly, and, if they have been appointed, the [[Custodian_of_the_Omphalos\|Custodian of the Omphalos]]. They are planning to arrive around 22:00 on the Saturday of the Solstice. This is not a formal diplomatic meeting - indeed, their representative Alexius is very clear that they don't really have any better offer for the Empire at this time and so have nothing to say to the office of the Imperial Consul.		The Tribunal express gratitude towards those magicians who did express their support. They intend to send representatives to Anvil to speak with some of their supporters. In particular they are seeking to speak with Callista of the Dark Shard, who raised a successful [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_104\|statement of principle]] supporting them and also wrote privately, Leyna Sunshaper and Letho Southshore, as well as the Urizeni National Assembly, and, if they have been appointed, the [[Custodian_of_the_Omphalos\|Custodian of the Omphalos]]. They are planning to arrive around 22:00 on the Saturday of the Solstice. This is not a formal diplomatic meeting - indeed, their representative Alexius is very clear that they don't really have any better offer for the Empire at this time and so have nothing to say to the office of the Imperial Consul.

	Despite presenting a relatively composed front in their letters, they are clearly still in shock in the way that their offers and their alliance with Sinokenon have been received. The representatives of the Silver Flame seem to mainly wish to work out what was so objectionable about their proposals - and how they can best present a united front along with their cousins in Imperial Urizen who so clearly want to support them. After all - the heart of Urizen is [[Custodian_of_the_Omphalos#The_Dreaming_Spire\|in Spiral]]. They too are inspired by the resonances of Oak, Chalice and Fountain imbued in that doughty structure.		Despite presenting a relatively composed front in their letters, they are clearly still in shock in the way that their offers and their alliance with Sinokenon have been received. The representatives of the Silver Flame seem to mainly wish to work out what was so objectionable about their proposals - and how they can best present a united front along with their cousins in Imperial Urizen who so clearly want to support them. After all - the heart of Urizen is [[Custodian_of_the_Omphalos#The_Dreaming_Spire\|in Spiral]]. They too are inspired by the resonances of Oak, Chalice and Fountain imbued in that doughty structure.