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Kirkbride: /* Finder of Paths Unseen (Night) */

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Finder of Paths Unseen (Night)

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	* '''[[Janon]]''' exhorts attendees to effuse with passion and shall offer a space for those with a fire in their spirit to move their peers. Those with a talent for speech will find their prowess alloyed with the Shadowed Flame’s power.		* '''[[Janon]]''' exhorts attendees to effuse with passion and shall offer a space for those with a fire in their spirit to move their peers. Those with a talent for speech will find their prowess alloyed with the Shadowed Flame’s power.
	* '''The [[Whisper Gallery]]''', as might be expected, have chosen to keep their contribution a secret.		* '''The [[Whisper Gallery]]''', as might be expected, have chosen to keep their contribution a secret.

			'''OOC Note:''' The Shadow Souk will take place outside in one of the paddocks, weather permitting, otherwise it will be in the Hall of Worlds.

	==Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day)==		==Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day)==

Kirkbride: /* Timetable */

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Timetable

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	\| Saturday \|\| 16.00 \|\| [[Wise Rangara]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; Archmage and up to six Varushkan storytellers invited to a chamber		\| Saturday \|\| 16.00 \|\| [[Wise Rangara]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; Archmage and up to six Varushkan storytellers invited to a chamber
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	\| Saturday \|\| 22:00 \|\| [[Azoth]] \|\| Night \|\| Not a parley; a Shadow Souk will take place in the Hall of Worlds		\| Saturday \|\| 22:00 \|\| [[Azoth]] \|\| Night \|\| Not a parley; a Shadow Souk will take place in an outside area weather permitting, otherwise in the Hall of Worlds
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	\| Sunday \|\| 10:00 \|\| [[Phaleron]] \|\| Day \|\| Not a parley; a pocket of the archives will manifest in the Hall of Worlds		\| Sunday \|\| 10:00 \|\| [[Phaleron]] \|\| Day \|\| Not a parley; a pocket of the archives will manifest in the Hall of Worlds
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Kirkbride: /* Sharp Fangs Behind The Leaves (Spring) */

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Sharp Fangs Behind The Leaves (Spring)

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	* '''Arhallogen declines parley at this time		* '''Arhallogen declines parley at this time
	* '''It has set out a number of criteria whereby the Conclave might win its favour		* '''It has set out a number of criteria whereby the Conclave might win its favour
	A herald of [[Arhallogen]] appears at Spiral Castle shortly after the Winter Solstice. It did not take long, it seems, for the plenipotentiary of '''Ibiss Briarheart''' to be digested. Arhallogen respects the decision of the Archmage to move on to hunt different prey. They did not always have a positive relationship, but that is only right and proper for two masters of the hunt. The ''Apex Predator'' wishes him all the best in facing whomever he chooses to point the tip of his staff at next, and trusts he will show them no mercy. As a parting gift, Arhallogen has made an offer to his people as outlined in the ~~{{TBC}}~~ wind of fortune.		A herald of [[Arhallogen]] appears at Spiral Castle shortly after the Winter Solstice. It did not take long, it seems, for the plenipotentiary of '''Ibiss Briarheart''' to be digested. Arhallogen respects the decision of the Archmage to move on to hunt different prey. They did not always have a positive relationship, but that is only right and proper for two masters of the hunt. The ''Apex Predator'' wishes him all the best in facing whomever he chooses to point the tip of his staff at next, and trusts he will show them no mercy. As a parting gift, Arhallogen has made an offer to his people as outlined in the '''[[Cup of choices]]''' wind of fortune.

	The Archmage mentions a great number of things, some of which should be addressed in full plenipotentiaries of their own. When it comes to the armies and septs of the Druj that the Empire is capably conquering, their treatment of those who reside in Nesustak Forest tells the ''Scorpion Queen'' that there is no offer she can make this season that the Empire would have the stomach for. The matter of the Palace of Sleepers can be discussed at a future date if and when it returns from... wherever it has gone. As to the other boons requested, the Empire must show some willingness to use the tools they already have first. Fresh meat does not simply fall into one's lap slain and skinned; effort must be put in, the hunt must first be completed.		The Archmage mentions a great number of things, some of which should be addressed in full plenipotentiaries of their own. When it comes to the armies and septs of the Druj that the Empire is capably conquering, their treatment of those who reside in Nesustak Forest tells the ''Scorpion Queen'' that there is no offer she can make this season that the Empire would have the stomach for. The matter of the Palace of Sleepers can be discussed at a future date if and when it returns from... wherever it has gone. As to the other boons requested, the Empire must show some willingness to use the tools they already have first. Fresh meat does not simply fall into one's lap slain and skinned; effort must be put in, the hunt must first be completed.

Kirkbride: /* Finder of Paths Unseen (Night) */

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Finder of Paths Unseen (Night)

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	Azoth will offer the following gifts at the market:		Azoth will offer the following gifts at the market:

	* '''The Crucible of Twinned Souls''' - The magisterium of two distinct wholes shall extend the same rebirth to interested citizens. Two spirits ~~of the same species~~ who enter into the Crucible of Twinned Souls will be mixed, fused and reformed into two new beings possessing a unique blend of the memories, attitudes, experiences, hopes, and dreams of their progenitors. The process shall be catalysed by a measure of [[weltsilver]] provided by each of the participants and will work best on those whose spirits are already familiar with each other.		* '''The Crucible of Twinned Souls''' - The magisterium of two distinct wholes shall extend the same rebirth to interested citizens. Two spirits who enter into the Crucible of Twinned Souls will be mixed, fused and reformed into two new beings possessing a unique blend of the memories, attitudes, experiences, hopes, and dreams of their progenitors. The process shall be catalysed by a measure of [[weltsilver]] provided by each of the participants and will work best on those whose spirits are already familiar with each other.

	* '''The Solvent of Thought''' - Distilled from the raw essence of Night, this elixir roils with innumerable memories. For those with a handful of small coins, or a measure of [[Game_items#Materials\|something more precious]], patrons may take these memories into themselves, or expunge a memory of their own and cast it into the solvent.		* '''The Solvent of Thought''' - Distilled from the raw essence of Night, this elixir roils with innumerable memories. For those with a handful of small coins, or a measure of [[Game_items#Materials\|something more precious]], patrons may take these memories into themselves, or expunge a memory of their own and cast it into the solvent.

Dre at 10:04, 9 June 2026

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	The ''Immovable One'' respects the decision of the Archmage to come to her immediately, to stand her ground and make her case, not to hide and wait until the blizzard no longer howls. It is good that Lady Keepsake is willing to face the storm head on - it is the only way to begin to rebuild what has been razed. But the Archmage ''must'' bring the now-ruined ritual text to the meeting to be returned to the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' as a first step before any further aid for Imperial magicians will be discussed. The Queen will look elsewhere to find a worthy recipient for that particular gift - the Empire must do without.		The ''Immovable One'' respects the decision of the Archmage to come to her immediately, to stand her ground and make her case, not to hide and wait until the blizzard no longer howls. It is good that Lady Keepsake is willing to face the storm head on - it is the only way to begin to rebuild what has been razed. But the Archmage ''must'' bring the now-ruined ritual text to the meeting to be returned to the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' as a first step before any further aid for Imperial magicians will be discussed. The Queen will look elsewhere to find a worthy recipient for that particular gift - the Empire must do without.

	The Archmage may bring up to five guests. ''The Breath of Winter'' asks the Archmage to bring a representative of the '''~~Phonenix~~ Rising''' coven as one of the five. She plans to reward them for [[The_thing_with_feathers#Hope's_Rest_(Cathan_Canae)\|completing the task to call forth her citadel]] into [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] in [[the Barrens]]. Too often, the labours of those who raise the walls are overlooked. ''The Lady of the Frost'' would like to present the witches with a personal gift in recognition of their efforts. They should bring a set of [[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour\|mage armour]] that has not already been worked by an artisan for her herald to imbue with a shard of her power. As to the rest, the Archmage may choose as she pleases and may, or may not, include the [[Senator]] for [[Spiral]] '''Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian''' and Master '''Watt Lambrook''' as she prefers. They will be welcomed with all due hospitality as the Archmage has requested, but they should not expect it to be a ''warm'' welcome.		The Archmage may bring up to five guests. ''The Breath of Winter'' asks the Archmage to bring a representative of the '''Phoenix Rising''' coven as one of the five. She plans to reward them for [[The_thing_with_feathers#Hope's_Rest_(Cathan_Canae)\|completing the task to call forth her citadel]] into [[The Barrens#Hope's Rest\|Hope's Rest]] in [[the Barrens]]. Too often, the labours of those who raise the walls are overlooked. ''The Lady of the Frost'' would like to present the witches with a personal gift in recognition of their efforts. They should bring a set of [[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour\|mage armour]] that has not already been worked by an artisan for her herald to imbue with a shard of her power. As to the rest, the Archmage may choose as she pleases and may, or may not, include the [[Senator]] for [[Spiral]] '''Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian''' and Master '''Watt Lambrook''' as she prefers. They will be welcomed with all due hospitality as the Archmage has requested, but they should not expect it to be a ''warm'' welcome.

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	Still, what the [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] has to say is simple enough, or so it would seem. [[Wise Rangara\|''Augur-at-the-campfire'']] thanks Bloodcrow Arora in the kindest terms, but stories must be told in the right way, at the right time. She therefore pronounces that she will tell her stories to no more than six [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] of [[Varushka]], to be chosen by the [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|Wise Ones]] of that nation. If they are Wise of understanding and skilful in their craft, they shall prove themselves to the ''Clever Spider'' by sharing her tales with Anvil. Word-for-word is not ''the Venerable Guest's'' way, the important thing is that the right meaning is imparted to the right people.		Still, what the [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] has to say is simple enough, or so it would seem. [[Wise Rangara\|''Augur-at-the-campfire'']] thanks Bloodcrow Arora in the kindest terms, but stories must be told in the right way, at the right time. She therefore pronounces that she will tell her stories to no more than six [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] of [[Varushka]], to be chosen by the [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|Wise Ones]] of that nation. If they are Wise of understanding and skilful in their craft, they shall prove themselves to the ''Clever Spider'' by sharing her tales with Anvil. Word-for-word is not ''the Venerable Guest's'' way, the important thing is that the right meaning is imparted to the right people.

	The herald suggests interested storytellers go to the Varushkan National Assembly meeting, which they understand to be taking place at 19:00 on the Friday of the summit, in the tent of Vor'~~zai~~, and that the Varushkan Wise Ones take steps to choose the best. Also, the best storytellers may not be the best magicians. The herald drily notes that if the wizards of the Empire desire her wisdom as ardently as they appear, then ''the Pale Raven'' is confident that they can acquire sufficient [[Pauper's_Key\|Pauper's Keys]].		The herald suggests interested storytellers go to the Varushkan National Assembly meeting, which they understand to be taking place at 19:00 on the Friday of the summit, in the tent of Vor'azi, and that the Varushkan Wise Ones take steps to choose the best. Also, the best storytellers may not be the best magicians. The herald drily notes that if the wizards of the Empire desire her wisdom as ardently as they appear, then ''the Pale Raven'' is confident that they can acquire sufficient [[Pauper's_Key\|Pauper's Keys]].

	Regardless, once the six are chosen, the Archmage of Winter should bring them to the Hall of Worlds at four in the afternoon on the Saturday of the coming summit. From there, a herald will take them to a hut in the wild woods where stories may be told. It will begin as a parley, but if that turns out to be too constraining for the telling of tales, then it might be needful to put it aside. Regardless, she promises that no harm will befall the storytellers - unless they bring some harm with them, of course.		Regardless, once the six are chosen, the Archmage of Winter should bring them to the Hall of Worlds at four in the afternoon on the Saturday of the coming summit. From there, a herald will take them to a hut in the wild woods where stories may be told. It will begin as a parley, but if that turns out to be too constraining for the telling of tales, then it might be needful to put it aside. Regardless, she promises that no harm will befall the storytellers - unless they bring some harm with them, of course.

Kirkbride: /* Finder of Paths Unseen (Night) */

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Finder of Paths Unseen (Night)

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	* '''The Crucible of Twinned Souls''' - The magisterium of two distinct wholes shall extend the same rebirth to interested citizens. Two spirits ~~that~~ enter into the Crucible of Twinned Souls will be mixed, fused and reformed into two new beings possessing a unique blend of the memories, attitudes, experiences, hopes, and dreams of their progenitors. The process shall be catalysed by a measure of [[weltsilver]] provided by each of the participants and will work best on those whose spirits are already familiar with each other.		* '''The Crucible of Twinned Souls''' - The magisterium of two distinct wholes shall extend the same rebirth to interested citizens. Two spirits of the same species who enter into the Crucible of Twinned Souls will be mixed, fused and reformed into two new beings possessing a unique blend of the memories, attitudes, experiences, hopes, and dreams of their progenitors. The process shall be catalysed by a measure of [[weltsilver]] provided by each of the participants and will work best on those whose spirits are already familiar with each other.

	* '''The Solvent of Thought''' - Distilled from the raw essence of Night, this elixir roils with innumerable memories. For those with a handful of small coins, or a measure of [[Game_items#Materials\|something more precious]], patrons may take these memories into themselves, or expunge a memory of their own and cast it into the solvent.		* '''The Solvent of Thought''' - Distilled from the raw essence of Night, this elixir roils with innumerable memories. For those with a handful of small coins, or a measure of [[Game_items#Materials\|something more precious]], patrons may take these memories into themselves, or expunge a memory of their own and cast it into the solvent.

Kirkbride: /* Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day) */

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Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day)

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	It assures the civil service in writing that the [[Archmage of Day]] was wise to seek out the ''Archives of Silence'' in a quest for guidance. A great many civilisations which once regularly sent writings to the library have long since ceased to do so. ''Phaleron'' has seen the rise and fall of ages and societies - and more than that, it has heard of their fears and hopes through their own voices. Those words remain as part of its collection, a testament to what has passed from the world.		It assures the civil service in writing that the [[Archmage of Day]] was wise to seek out the ''Archives of Silence'' in a quest for guidance. A great many civilisations which once regularly sent writings to the library have long since ceased to do so. ''Phaleron'' has seen the rise and fall of ages and societies - and more than that, it has heard of their fears and hopes through their own voices. Those words remain as part of its collection, a testament to what has passed from the world.

	From half-past-ten on the Sunday of the Spring Equinox, a collection of works from the Library will be made available to the Empire at their Hall of Worlds. Such works discuss the end of things, the fall of civilisations, the decay of culture, the growth of societies at the loss of what they once were - and of those left behind. It is the Archive's hope that those who visit the collection may add their own writings. As a rare boon, Imperial citizens are ~~also~~ welcome to take away any singular piece which speaks to them.		From half-past-ten on the Sunday of the Spring Equinox, a collection of works from the Library will be made available to the Empire at their Hall of Worlds. Such works discuss the end of things, the fall of civilisations, the decay of culture, the growth of societies at the loss of what they once were - and of those left behind. It is the Archive's hope that those who visit the collection may add their own writings. In return, and as a rare boon, Imperial citizens who do so are welcome to take away any singular piece which speaks to them.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gralka1693.jpg\|\|caption='''Gralka''', Archmage of Day\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gralka1693.jpg\|\|caption='''Gralka''', Archmage of Day\|align=right\|width=200}}
	The collection will be available all Sunday, so there is no need for readers to rush to the collection. It will be accompanied by heralds during the morning, but the writings will remain for the entire day.		The collection will be available all Sunday, so there is no need for readers to rush to the collection. It will be accompanied by heralds during the morning, but the writings will remain for the entire day.

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Many Minds Move As One (Autumn) */ Making both parties happy

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Many Minds Move As One (Autumn): Making both parties happy

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	# '''Introductions''' - in which each party establishes their bona fides.		# '''Introductions''' - in which each party establishes their bona fides.
	# '''Agenda''' - a <u>short</u> discussion to confirm that ~~body~~ parties are happy with the proposed agenda for the rest of the meeting.		# '''Agenda''' - a <u>short</u> discussion to confirm that both parties are happy with the proposed agenda for the rest of the meeting.
	# '''Winged Messengers''' - to focus on their functions and assurances.		# '''Winged Messengers''' - to focus on their functions and assurances.
	# '''Boons for Salt and Sail''' - to explore the Empire's needs for magical assistance with fleets and navies to see if they can be profitably met by the City.		# '''Boons for Salt and Sail''' - to explore the Empire's needs for magical assistance with fleets and navies to see if they can be profitably met by the City.

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day) */ Still using mana

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Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day): Still using mana

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	This encounter involves reading written (and sometimes handwritten) text. There will be NPCs available to read aloud to anyone who needs it between 10:30-11:30.		This encounter involves reading written (and sometimes handwritten) text. There will be NPCs available to read aloud to anyone who needs it between 10:30-11:30.

	The intention with the request for items related to the named cultures is not to provide an impossible puzzle where players must search for the one item received on a Rahvin encounter countless events ago. Any ribboned item with a suitable story attached to it would meet the criteria - a weapon from a character who campaigned in a relevant location and has a story to tell which relates to that culture would be an excellent example. The item does not need to have a relevant vision response to the ritual, but unlike in usual circumstances the mana will ~~sill~~ be used and the ritual still cast even if there is mechanically speaking no vision response. It should be noted that the Skein of Years ritual is not appropriate to use in this encounter, as it only shares the vision amongst the ritualists.</box></div>		The intention with the request for items related to the named cultures is not to provide an impossible puzzle where players must search for the one item received on a Rahvin encounter countless events ago. Any ribboned item with a suitable story attached to it would meet the criteria - a weapon from a character who campaigned in a relevant location and has a story to tell which relates to that culture would be an excellent example. The item does not need to have a relevant vision response to the ritual, but unlike in usual circumstances the mana will still be used and the ritual still cast even if there is mechanically speaking no vision response. It should be noted that the Skein of Years ritual is not appropriate to use in this encounter, as it only shares the vision amongst the ritualists.</box></div>

	It would take centuries for attendants of the Library to dredge up all relevant writings submitted to it by a certain culture -- and it has unfortunately become plain to the attendants that it is rare for a reader to possess such patience. Work has begun on consolidating the collections requested by the Archmage, but for this to be achievable within her mortal lifetime, Imperial mages must provide some support.		It would take centuries for attendants of the Library to dredge up all relevant writings submitted to it by a certain culture -- and it has unfortunately become plain to the attendants that it is rare for a reader to possess such patience. Work has begun on consolidating the collections requested by the Archmage, but for this to be achievable within her mortal lifetime, Imperial mages must provide some support.

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day) */ Returning Once to Greatness

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Starlight Seeks Its Form (Day): Returning Once to Greatness

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	The collection will be available all Sunday, so there is no need for readers to rush to the collection. It will be accompanied by heralds during the morning, but the writings will remain for the entire day.		The collection will be available all Sunday, so there is no need for readers to rush to the collection. It will be accompanied by heralds during the morning, but the writings will remain for the entire day.

	There is, however, some confusion amongst the attendants of the Coral Library. It seems, from the Archmage's words, that she wishes to document the lives of certain cultures herself. A noble act. ~~One~~ a great many scholars undertake, and certainly such writings would be welcomed into the coral shelves. But it seems there has been an assumption that the Great Library lacks words from these cultures' own pens. Since the Archmage and the Empire wish to learn more about these civilisations, the Archive can - with some support from Imperial mages - instead provide the collective writings they have submitted to the Archive.		There is, however, some confusion amongst the attendants of the Coral Library. It seems, from the Archmage's words, that she wishes to document the lives of certain cultures herself. A noble act. Once a great many scholars undertake, and certainly such writings would be welcomed into the coral shelves. But it seems there has been an assumption that the Great Library lacks words from these cultures' own pens. Since the Archmage and the Empire wish to learn more about these civilisations, the Archive can - with some support from Imperial mages - instead provide the collective writings they have submitted to the Archive.
	<div style="float:right; max-width: 600px; min-width: 350px; clear: left;"><box> '''Out of character information'''<br>		<div style="float:right; max-width: 600px; min-width: 350px; clear: left;"><box> '''Out of character information'''<br>
	The collection in the Hall of Worlds will be available throughout time-in on Sunday, but the lector heralds will only be available to channel from 11:00-11:30.		The collection in the Hall of Worlds will be available throughout time-in on Sunday, but the lector heralds will only be available to channel from 11:00-11:30.