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Hailmur: /* Rituals that deal with Meraud */

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Rituals that deal with Meraud

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	<tr><td>[[Prowess of the Golden Magician]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals.</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Prowess of the Golden Magician]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals.</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
	<tr><td>[[Lions of Phoenix Reach]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Transforms a mana site into a military unit of summer warriors.</td><td>Summer</td><td>24</td>		<tr><td>[[Lions of Phoenix Reach]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Transforms a mana site into a military unit of summer warriors.</td><td>Summer</td><td>24</td>
	<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>		<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>80</td>
	</table>		</table>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

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	Meraud is sometimes called ''The Summer Enchanter''.		Meraud is sometimes called ''The Summer Enchanter''.

	In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer ~~Realm~~.		In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer realm.

	Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equinox 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.		Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equinox 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.
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	He is always pleased to hear stories of mortals using their magic to overcome challenges and obstacles, and is known to enjoy setting such challenges himself on occasion. His enthusiasm is not always a positive thing - he sometimes creates obstacles and challenges without telling anyone what he is doing, disrupting and endangering mortal lives in the process.		He is always pleased to hear stories of mortals using their magic to overcome challenges and obstacles, and is known to enjoy setting such challenges himself on occasion. His enthusiasm is not always a positive thing - he sometimes creates obstacles and challenges without telling anyone what he is doing, disrupting and endangering mortal lives in the process.

	He is especially prone to offer patronage to the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order\|order]] and the [[Celestial Arch]], but also has a soft-spot for the [[Unfettered Mind]], finding their enthusiasm and inventiveness endlessly exciting. Those magicians who consistently develop new rituals, especially in the Summer ~~Realm~~, or find impressive ways to use existing magic to overcome challenges, often attract his attention.		He is especially prone to offer patronage to the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order\|order]] and the [[Celestial Arch]], but also has a soft-spot for the [[Unfettered Mind]], finding their enthusiasm and inventiveness endlessly exciting. Those magicians who consistently develop new rituals, especially in the Summer realm, or find impressive ways to use existing magic to overcome challenges, often attract his attention.

	In [[Wintermark]] he is associated with the runes [[Verys]] and [[Tykonus]].		In [[Wintermark]] he is associated with the runes [[Verys]] and [[Tykonus]].

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MeraudArt.jpg\|title=While Meraud's seal is a lion with a rod in its jaws, he is also closely associated with falling stars, comets, and meteors.\|caption=Meraud revels in the ~~splendor~~ and majesty of powerful magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MeraudArt.jpg\|title=While Meraud's seal is a lion with a rod in its jaws, he is also closely associated with falling stars, comets, and meteors.\|caption=Meraud revels in the splendour and majesty of powerful magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Eternal of Summer==		==Eternal of Summer==
	===Sobriquets===		===Sobriquets===

Dre at 14:52, 30 July 2025

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	On occasion Meraud may be prevailed upon to help perform an impossible act - a powerful magical creation or destruction. In the past he has helped to call down a star to devastate an enemy fortification, created an unquenchable forest fire, and carved a great citadel out of the side of a mountain. He demands a high price for such assistance, and it usually involves a small fortune in crystallised mana.		On occasion Meraud may be prevailed upon to help perform an impossible act - a powerful magical creation or destruction. In the past he has helped to call down a star to devastate an enemy fortification, created an unquenchable forest fire, and carved a great citadel out of the side of a mountain. He demands a high price for such assistance, and it usually involves a small fortune in crystallised mana.

	The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the Summer ~~Archmage~~.		The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the ''Summer Mage''.

	===Rituals that deal with Meraud===		===Rituals that deal with Meraud===

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	In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.		In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.

	Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring ~~Equino~~ 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.		Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equinox 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.

	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
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	On occasion Meraud may be prevailed upon to help perform an impossible act - a powerful magical creation or destruction. In the past he has helped to call down a star to devastate an enemy fortification, created an unquenchable forest fire, and carved a great citadel out of the side of a mountain. He demands a high price for such assistance, and it usually involves a small fortune in crystallised mana.		On occasion Meraud may be prevailed upon to help perform an impossible act - a powerful magical creation or destruction. In the past he has helped to call down a star to devastate an enemy fortification, created an unquenchable forest fire, and carved a great citadel out of the side of a mountain. He demands a high price for such assistance, and it usually involves a small fortune in crystallised mana.

	The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the Summer ~~Mage~~.		The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the Summer Archmage.

	===Rituals that deal with Meraud===		===Rituals that deal with Meraud===
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	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
	<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>		<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>
	<tr><td>[[~~Noble Mien~~ of the ~~Hawk Lords~~]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals.</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Prowess of the Golden Magician]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals.</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
	<tr><td>[[Lions of Phoenix Reach]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Transforms a mana site into a military unit of summer warriors.</td><td>Summer</td><td>24</td>		<tr><td>[[Lions of Phoenix Reach]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Transforms a mana site into a military unit of summer warriors.</td><td>Summer</td><td>24</td>
	<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>		<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>
	</table>		</table>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

Rafferty: /* Sobriquets */

2025-06-09T13:40:32Z

Sobriquets

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	In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.		In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.

	Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the ~~Mouth~~ of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equino 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.		Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equino 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.

	===Appearance===		===Appearance===

Rafferty: /* Sobriquets */

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Sobriquets

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	In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.		In addition Meraud is sometimes called ''The Golden Magician'' or ''The Lord of Summer Stars''. In [[Varushka]] he is called ''The Fire Mage'' and characterised as a particularly meddlesome [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He is sometimes called ''The Lord of the Lake'' in reference to his tower, which is apparently built on a great shrouded lake in the Summer Realm.

			Prior to the Autumn Equinox 386YE, Meraud apparently entered a period of crisis. Details are sparse, but the gates out of his demesne were all sealed from the inside and the eternal retreated to his tower. A message managed to get out thanks to the ritual [[From the Mouth of Babes]], in which a [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] begged for the [[Archmage of Summer]] to sent a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|pleniptentiary]] missive and ask for a parley. This was done, and an apprentice of the ''Summer Mage'' visited the Hall of Worlds, as discussed in the [[Secret_meeting#Fire_Mage\|Secret meeting]] wind of fortune. Imperial magicians made numerous sacrifices to help Meraud stabilize his power and identity. As of the Spring Equino 387YE it seems Meraud is once again in command of his demesne, but there is talk of significant changes of personality that are still being identified by the magicians of the Empire.

	===Appearance===		===Appearance===

Hailmur: /* Rituals that deal with Meraud */

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Rituals that deal with Meraud

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	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
	<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>		<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>
	<tr><td>[[Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a ~~Season~~ and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals.</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
			<tr><td>[[Lions of Phoenix Reach]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Transforms a mana site into a military unit of summer warriors.</td><td>Summer</td><td>24</td>
	<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>		<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>
	</table>		</table>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

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	The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the Summer Mage.		The ritual [[From the Mouths of Babes]] allows communication with Meraud. Along with [[Golden Ramparts]], it was entered into Imperial Lore at the urging of the Summer Mage.

			===Rituals that deal with Meraud===
			The following formulaic rituals are widely known to deal directly with Meraud. Rituals with an <sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup> are part of [[Urizen lore]] rather than [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Rituals that are defunct - either withdrawn by the eternal or no longer functional - have a line through them.

			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
			<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>
			<tr><td>[[Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
			<tr><td>[[Golden Ramparts]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Summons servants of Meraud to defend a fortification. It increases the defensive strength of a fortification by 1500 points.</td><td>Summer</td><td>75</td>
			</table>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

Rafferty: Animal for Meraud no reason

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Animal for Meraud no reason

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	Meraud appears as a magician with golden skin and a leonine mane. His body is often marked with spiral designs that shift and change over time - he claims that each spiral represents the skein of a mortal life that he is observing. He bears either a bandolier of wands, a pair of rods or a single staff. In all cases, these implements bear enchantments that help Meraud in his role of the master of Summer magics.		Meraud appears as a magician with golden skin and a leonine mane. His body is often marked with spiral designs that shift and change over time - he claims that each spiral represents the skein of a mortal life that he is observing. He bears either a bandolier of wands, a pair of rods or a single staff. In all cases, these implements bear enchantments that help Meraud in his role of the master of Summer magics.

	Traditionally he appears in a flowing robe, with a pointed hat similar to those favoured by itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He also commonly appears as a resplendent [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] in red and gold with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagelmust tagelmust], and as a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] with a glowing staff. His seal, which often appears on a banner or as part of his costume, is a lion with a staff in its mouth.		Traditionally he appears in a flowing robe, with a pointed hat similar to those favoured by itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]]. He also commonly appears as a resplendent [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] in red and gold with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagelmust tagelmust], and as a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] with a glowing staff. His seal, which often appears on a banner or as part of his costume, is a lion with a staff in its mouth. From time to time he is also represented by a magical golden fox, representing his cleverness and cunning.

	Sometimes Meraud likes to appear incognito, disguising himself with simple enchantments. When he does so, he is always marked out by his apparent strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]], by his manner and by the fact that he cannot refuse to answer to his name if he is challenged.		Sometimes Meraud likes to appear incognito, disguising himself with simple enchantments. When he does so, he is always marked out by his apparent strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]], by his manner and by the fact that he cannot refuse to answer to his name if he is challenged.