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Matt: /* A Boon For All Seasons (Various) */

2026-06-11T10:27:29Z

A Boon For All Seasons (Various)

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	Elodian comes with a purpose of her own, as well as the one set by the ''Lady of Pennants''. Apparently, the soldiers of the [[Valiant Pegasus]] were acting awfully strange towards Elodian and her hammersmiths when fighting alongside them and the Green Shields in Mitwold this season. She is concerned that she may have in some way offended the Highborn, and so has asked the [[Archmage of Summer]] or her representative to meet her at the Hall of Worlds that she might be guided to the Chapel in the Highborn camp to speak to either '''Lucifer''' or the newly elected General of the Army. If her [[Root_and_branch#From_the_West\|old comrade]] '''Sychar of Ebon's Hall''', other Highborn or anyone else might be willing to show up to explain why she and her warband might be being [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_9\|treated differently]], she would be very grateful.		Elodian comes with a purpose of her own, as well as the one set by the ''Lady of Pennants''. Apparently, the soldiers of the [[Valiant Pegasus]] were acting awfully strange towards Elodian and her hammersmiths when fighting alongside them and the Green Shields in Mitwold this season. She is concerned that she may have in some way offended the Highborn, and so has asked the [[Archmage of Summer]] or her representative to meet her at the Hall of Worlds that she might be guided to the Chapel in the Highborn camp to speak to either '''Lucifer''' or the newly elected General of the Army. If her [[Root_and_branch#From_the_West\|old comrade]] '''Sychar of Ebon's Hall''', other Highborn or anyone else might be willing to show up to explain why she and her warband might be being [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_9\|treated differently]], she would be very grateful.
	==A Boon For All Seasons (Various)==		===A Boon For All Seasons (Various)===
	* '''The regents of the Summer Realm promised boons to Dawn for winning the Drottningbjotha'''		* '''The regents of the Summer Realm promised boons to Dawn for winning the Drottningbjotha'''
	* '''Adamant, Meraud, Barien and Rhianos have each offered a boon to one of the Knight Protectors'''		* '''Adamant, Meraud, Barien and Rhianos have each offered a boon to one of the Knight Protectors'''

Twiggy: /* The Turning of the Wheel (Sinokenon) */

2026-06-10T19:15:05Z

The Turning of the Wheel (Sinokenon)

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	[[Sinokenon]] is an [[eternal]] whose relationship with the Empire has generally been consistently cordial, if never close. It has tended to pay most attention to the Empire at times when the ruling [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the era has been able to successfully bend the institutions of the Empire to a single cause; nevertheless, even in less unified times it has rarely shown the Empire animosity. It has helped the Empire in recent years, most notably assisting the Archmage of Day to warn the people of [[Tsark]] of a planned raid by the [[Axos\|Axou]] and the [[Grendel]].		[[Sinokenon]] is an [[eternal]] whose relationship with the Empire has generally been consistently cordial, if never close. It has tended to pay most attention to the Empire at times when the ruling [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the era has been able to successfully bend the institutions of the Empire to a single cause; nevertheless, even in less unified times it has rarely shown the Empire animosity. It has helped the Empire in recent years, most notably assisting the Archmage of Day to warn the people of [[Tsark]] of a planned raid by the [[Axos\|Axou]] and the [[Grendel]].

	Recently, it attempted to help the foreigners of the [[Mirror_and_the_flame#The_Silver_Flame_of_Unity\|Silver Flame enclave]] with their negotiations with the Empire. However, these efforts seem to have been unsuccessful, and the Conclave chose to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sinokenon,_Neutrality\|rebuke]] Sinokenon's advances. While the Silver Flame have [[~~LINK~~\|their own response]] to the failure of those efforts, Sinokenon's heralds have reached out to the [[Civil Service\|civil service]] expressing what appears to be genuine confusion and concern. They profess to be alarmed by the very idea that Sinokenon would ever seek to subvert or countermand the [[Imperial Constitution]].		Recently, it attempted to help the foreigners of the [[Mirror_and_the_flame#The_Silver_Flame_of_Unity\|Silver Flame enclave]] with their negotiations with the Empire. However, these efforts seem to have been unsuccessful, and the Conclave chose to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sinokenon,_Neutrality\|rebuke]] Sinokenon's advances. While the Silver Flame have [[Journeys_end_in_lovers_meeting#Flame_on_the_pinnacle\|their own response]] to the failure of those efforts, Sinokenon's heralds have reached out to the [[Civil Service\|civil service]] expressing what appears to be genuine confusion and concern. They profess to be alarmed by the very idea that Sinokenon would ever seek to subvert or countermand the [[Imperial Constitution]].

	The ministers of the ''Silver Ministry'' appear to believe that this must be some kind of misunderstanding. They have assured the civil service that Sinokenon has never been more certain that the Empire is going in the right direction. Their ministers have made clear that, in particular, they regard Emperor Vesna as a particularly gifted occupant of the Throne. They point to [[Push_for_victory\|the recent Imperial address]] as proof of her statecraft. Apparently, ''That Which Lives In Its Name'' had been minded to petition the Archmage of Day for the Conclave's amity - but has now put these plans on hold. Instead, two of its ministers - the Senior and Junior Minister for Casinean Public Relations - have been instructed to visit Anvil at the Spring Equinox on the Saturday morning, so as to best gauge Sinokenon's reputation at the present time and to take steps to alleviate any dismay or misapprehension.		The ministers of the ''Silver Ministry'' appear to believe that this must be some kind of misunderstanding. They have assured the civil service that Sinokenon has never been more certain that the Empire is going in the right direction. Their ministers have made clear that, in particular, they regard Emperor Vesna as a particularly gifted occupant of the Throne. They point to [[Push_for_victory\|the recent Imperial address]] as proof of her statecraft. Apparently, ''That Which Lives In Its Name'' had been minded to petition the Archmage of Day for the Conclave's amity - but has now put these plans on hold. Instead, two of its ministers - the Senior and Junior Minister for Casinean Public Relations - have been instructed to visit Anvil at the Spring Equinox on the Saturday morning, so as to best gauge Sinokenon's reputation at the present time and to take steps to alleviate any dismay or misapprehension.

Matt: /* Mycelium for Old Rope (Llofir) */

2026-06-10T19:04:52Z

Mycelium for Old Rope (Llofir)

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	Eventually someone is able to track down one of Llofir's heralds and explain that one reason no herbs were delivered may be because the eternal didn't specify how the herbs ''could'' be handed over. After due consideration, the heralds ask Avery Farkas, one of the Navarr egregores, to nominate someone to organise and collect the herbs. Once Avery has found a willing volunteer, they can gather all the herbs they can acquire and then hand them over to Avery on the final day. A herald will collect them after the summit is over and ensure that they get given to Llofir.		Eventually someone is able to track down one of Llofir's heralds and explain that one reason no herbs were delivered may be because the eternal didn't specify how the herbs ''could'' be handed over. After due consideration, the heralds ask Avery Farkas, one of the Navarr egregores, to nominate someone to organise and collect the herbs. Once Avery has found a willing volunteer, they can gather all the herbs they can acquire and then hand them over to Avery on the final day. A herald will collect them after the summit is over and ensure that they get given to Llofir.

	~~The only catch~~ is that the herbs must all be of the same type. Llofir's intends to consume all the herbs at the same time.		There are two catches, the first is that the herbs must all be of the same type. Llofir's intends to consume all the herbs at the same time. The second is that the army must [[Mushroom,_mushroom,_mushroom#A_New_Army\|be dedicated to the destruction of the vallorn]]. The army need not be linked to Llofir, it doesn't need to embrace the scouring quality - but the Senate motion to raise the army must clearly state that it is dedicated to the destruction of the vallorn.

	==Summer==		==Summer==

Dre at 18:28, 10 June 2026

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	===No Hiding Place (Irra Harah)===		===No Hiding Place (Irra Harah)===
	* '''The Prince with a Thousand Foes is somewhat put out		* '''The Prince with a Thousand Foes is somewhat put out
	Last season, a group of ~~Smiths~~ and ~~Landskeepers~~ [[The_thing_with_feathers#The_Stone_Cried_Out_(Irra_Harah_again)\|were invited]] by the [[Irra_Harah\|''Warrenwise'']] to attend a meeting at the ''Hare Stone'' in order to help address a particular issue. With that issue resolved, the group departed with a number of gifts from ''Papa Otec'' in thanks, including an incredibly powerful [[:Category:Paraphernalia\|coven stone]] called ''the Protector's Stone''.		Last season, a group of smiths and landskeepers [[The_thing_with_feathers#The_Stone_Cried_Out_(Irra_Harah_again)\|were invited]] by the [[Irra_Harah\|''Warrenwise'']] to attend a meeting at the ''Hare Stone'' in order to help address a particular issue. With that issue resolved, the group departed with a number of gifts from ''Papa Otec'' in thanks, including an incredibly powerful [[:Category:Paraphernalia\|coven stone]] called ''the Protector's Stone''.

	Apparently, that same evening that same powerful coven stone was deliberately destroyed by a casting of [[Words of Ending]]. To say ''The Prince with a Thousand Foes'' is insulted and upset would be something of an fairly massive understatement. When a visiting herald informed the civil service of this, words along the lines of "let's see them cast [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] in [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]] again, I fucking dare them" were spoken in rather unkind tones to poor Jorgen. For the moment it doesn't seem that ''Shacklebreaker'' has taken any immediate action, but if the events surrounding the [[Ossium#Towers_of_Zulgan_Tash\|Towers of Zulgan Tash]] and past issues with the [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] are anything to go by, it may not be wise to rely ''too'' much on Forge the Wooden Fastness until the ''Ward of the Young'' has been placated.		Apparently, that same evening that same powerful coven stone was deliberately destroyed by a casting of [[Words of Ending]]. To say ''The Prince with a Thousand Foes'' is insulted and upset would be something of an fairly massive understatement. When a visiting herald informed the civil service of this, words along the lines of "let's see them cast [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] in [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]] again, I fucking dare them" were spoken in rather unkind tones to poor Jorgen. For the moment it doesn't seem that ''Shacklebreaker'' has taken any immediate action, but if the events surrounding the [[Ossium#Towers_of_Zulgan_Tash\|Towers of Zulgan Tash]] and past issues with the [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] are anything to go by, it may not be wise to rely ''too'' much on Forge the Wooden Fastness until the ''Ward of the Young'' has been placated.

Twiggy: /* One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus) */

2026-06-10T18:11:08Z

One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus)

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	<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>		<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>

	===One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (~~Ephisus~~)===		===One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisis)===
	* '''The City of Gold and Lead is offering to create proposals for a Counting House in Hercynia, Kallavesa or the Barrens'''		* '''The City of Gold and Lead is offering to create proposals for a Counting House in Hercynia, Kallavesa or the Barrens'''
	* '''Each would require the construction of a large edifice which would need to be ceded to Ephisis'''		* '''Each would require the construction of a large edifice which would need to be ceded to Ephisis'''
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	For this reason the factors of the ''Prince of Scales'' believe that the returns for everyone would be better if a Counting House was build somewhere where trade does not currently flourish. Having ruled out current territories where war is currently raging, the City has identified three territories that would all benefit significantly from the presence of a Counting House, namely [[Kallavesa]], [[The Barrens]] and [[Hercynia]]. The three are presented in order of which would benefit the most, but all three are very close, there is not much in it.		For this reason the factors of the ''Prince of Scales'' believe that the returns for everyone would be better if a Counting House was build somewhere where trade does not currently flourish. Having ruled out current territories where war is currently raging, the City has identified three territories that would all benefit significantly from the presence of a Counting House, namely [[Kallavesa]], [[The Barrens]] and [[Hercynia]]. The three are presented in order of which would benefit the most, but all three are very close, there is not much in it.

	Before they put further time into such a proposal, the hands of the ''Merchant Queen'' wish to be certain that a proposal would be welcomed. Arrangements would need to made, the Empire would need to pay for a substantial investment, at least thirty wains, possibly more, and the resulting edifice would need to be ceded to ~~Ephisus~~ once it was complete. They would then choose someone to operate the Counting House and look to make a profit thereby. Goods would then be widely available in the territory, people could come to the Counting House to buy and sell as they please, just as folk trade using [[Ephisis' Scale]] now. That would be bound to increase taxation in the territory - boosting the Imperial and Anvil economy.		Before they put further time into such a proposal, the hands of the ''Merchant Queen'' wish to be certain that a proposal would be welcomed. Arrangements would need to made, the Empire would need to pay for a substantial investment, at least thirty wains, possibly more, and the resulting edifice would need to be ceded to Ephisis once it was complete. They would then choose someone to operate the Counting House and look to make a profit thereby. Goods would then be widely available in the territory, people could come to the Counting House to buy and sell as they please, just as folk trade using [[Ephisis' Scale]] now. That would be bound to increase taxation in the territory - boosting the Imperial and Anvil economy.

	Such are the many positive gains to be had from the wonders of trade. But the heralds note two concerns - the first is that trade in anything would need to be legal in the Counting House. Out of deference to the particular wishes of the Empire, the Counting House will not engage in any trade in people, an easy agreement to make since the current seat of the Voivode of Chains is empty and likely to remain so. However, they cannot stop the trade in any other physical goods, as such restrictions are anathema to the agents of the ''High Merchant''. If a bustling trade in substances like bite, as takes place now via [[~~Ephisus~~ Scale]], were going to prove a problem then it may be better not to proceed.		Such are the many positive gains to be had from the wonders of trade. But the heralds note two concerns - the first is that trade in anything would need to be legal in the Counting House. Out of deference to the particular wishes of the Empire, the Counting House will not engage in any trade in people, an easy agreement to make since the current seat of the Voivode of Chains is empty and likely to remain so. However, they cannot stop the trade in any other physical goods, as such restrictions are anathema to the agents of the ''High Merchant''. If a bustling trade in substances like bite, as takes place now via [[Ephisis' Scale]], were going to prove a problem then it may be better not to proceed.

	Of course, the inhabitants of the City thinks it would be better if the Empire scrapped these foolish laws placing limits on trade altogether. But, they understand that mortals are often unwilling to do that, despite the many clear benefits that unrestricted access to the marketplace serves to lower prices for everyone. However, since the Counting House would need to be ceded anyway, legally all trades would be taking place under the auspices of the City of Gold and Lead, rather than being covered by [[Imperial law]]. Still, the heralds appreciate that legal technicalities may not solve all problems, and so they politely request that the Conclave use a declaration of acceptance ''if and only if'' they wish the City of Gold and Lead to make a formal proposal for the construction of Counting Houses in the three territories.		Of course, the inhabitants of the City thinks it would be better if the Empire scrapped these foolish laws placing limits on trade altogether. But, they understand that mortals are often unwilling to do that, despite the many clear benefits that unrestricted access to the marketplace serves to lower prices for everyone. However, since the Counting House would need to be ceded anyway, legally all trades would be taking place under the auspices of the City of Gold and Lead, rather than being covered by [[Imperial law]]. Still, the heralds appreciate that legal technicalities may not solve all problems, and so they politely request that the Conclave use a declaration of acceptance ''if and only if'' they wish the City of Gold and Lead to make a formal proposal for the construction of Counting Houses in the three territories.

Matt: /* One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus) */

2026-06-10T18:10:04Z

One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus)

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	<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>		<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>

	==One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus)==		===One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus)===
	* '''The City of Gold and Lead is offering to create proposals for a Counting House in Hercynia, Kallavesa or the Barrens'''		* '''The City of Gold and Lead is offering to create proposals for a Counting House in Hercynia, Kallavesa or the Barrens'''
	* '''Each would require the construction of a large edifice which would need to be ceded to Ephisis'''		* '''Each would require the construction of a large edifice which would need to be ceded to Ephisis'''

Matt: /* The Final Vault (Ephisis) */

2026-06-10T18:09:44Z

The Final Vault (Ephisis)

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	<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>		<box> '''Access Information'''</br> Full access information for the vault encounters are available on request from any crew member with a radio. But in particular we wish to draw attention to the fact that this vault makes extensive use of written material, and sifting through written information to a time limit is a key aspect of the encounter.</box>

			==One-Hahaha, Two-Hahaha (Ephisus)==
			* '''The City of Gold and Lead is offering to create proposals for a Counting House in Hercynia, Kallavesa or the Barrens'''
			* '''Each would require the construction of a large edifice which would need to be ceded to Ephisis'''
			* '''The territories in question would see a boost in taxation to the Imperial treasury'''
			* '''The City must permit all trade bar the ''sale'' of people in the Counting House'''
			* '''The City will proceed to draw up a detailed proposal if requested to do so by the Conclave'''
			Erlend Gunnulfsson has been pressing the heralds of the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] to consider the creation of a fane, a grand structure dedicated to the marketplace, a site where coins can flow like water turning the wheels of commerce and bringing [[Prosperity]] to all. Surprisingly, the City initially rejected the idea of building such a structure in one of the great cities of [[the League]]. The reasoning was simple - the cities of [[the League]] are some of the richest and wealthiest places in the Empire - there is no doubt at all that building a counting house would provide profits there, but [[Holberg]], [[Temeschwar]], [[Sarvos]], [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] and [[Tassato]] are all thriving! Businesses are open, prices are low, the markets are competitive.

			The City of Lead and Gold does not go rushing blindly into a busy marketplace. Not when there are other lands which businesses are scarce, prices are high and competition is sorely lacking. The purpose of a Counting House is not to make money - that is the purpose of the occupants of the Counting House. The reason to build a house, the reason to create one, is to encourage trade, to bolster businesses, to encourage the local economy to flourish.

			For this reason the factors of the ''Prince of Scales'' believe that the returns for everyone would be better if a Counting House was build somewhere where trade does not currently flourish. Having ruled out current territories where war is currently raging, the City has identified three territories that would all benefit significantly from the presence of a Counting House, namely [[Kallavesa]], [[The Barrens]] and [[Hercynia]]. The three are presented in order of which would benefit the most, but all three are very close, there is not much in it.

			Before they put further time into such a proposal, the hands of the ''Merchant Queen'' wish to be certain that a proposal would be welcomed. Arrangements would need to made, the Empire would need to pay for a substantial investment, at least thirty wains, possibly more, and the resulting edifice would need to be ceded to Ephisus once it was complete. They would then choose someone to operate the Counting House and look to make a profit thereby. Goods would then be widely available in the territory, people could come to the Counting House to buy and sell as they please, just as folk trade using [[Ephisis' Scale]] now. That would be bound to increase taxation in the territory - boosting the Imperial and Anvil economy.

			Such are the many positive gains to be had from the wonders of trade. But the heralds note two concerns - the first is that trade in anything would need to be legal in the Counting House. Out of deference to the particular wishes of the Empire, the Counting House will not engage in any trade in people, an easy agreement to make since the current seat of the Voivode of Chains is empty and likely to remain so. However, they cannot stop the trade in any other physical goods, as such restrictions are anathema to the agents of the ''High Merchant''. If a bustling trade in substances like bite, as takes place now via [[Ephisus Scale]], were going to prove a problem then it may be better not to proceed.

			Of course, the inhabitants of the City thinks it would be better if the Empire scrapped these foolish laws placing limits on trade altogether. But, they understand that mortals are often unwilling to do that, despite the many clear benefits that unrestricted access to the marketplace serves to lower prices for everyone. However, since the Counting House would need to be ceded anyway, legally all trades would be taking place under the auspices of the City of Gold and Lead, rather than being covered by [[Imperial law]]. Still, the heralds appreciate that legal technicalities may not solve all problems, and so they politely request that the Conclave use a declaration of acceptance ''if and only if'' they wish the City of Gold and Lead to make a formal proposal for the construction of Counting Houses in the three territories.

			Such a request should made with the full understanding that it would need to be ceded to the City, that the City would chose who ran the Counting House and that all trade - bar the sale of people would be fully legal within the premises. If the conclave indicate that those arrangements meet the Empire's need, then the City will spend the time and money needed to produce a detailed specification to be presented for consideration, as soon as it is available. The factors of the City of Gold and Lead understand if those conditions are not acceptable to the Empire, but on this occasion, the conditions are not negotiable.

	===The Nobility of the Maggot (Callidus)===		===The Nobility of the Maggot (Callidus)===

Twiggy at 18:06, 10 June 2026

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Rafferty: /* Whalefail (Leviathan) */

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Whalefail (Leviathan)

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	===Whalefail (Leviathan)===		===Whalefail (Leviathan)===
	* '''Leviathan has failed to secure any of Damakhan's blades		* '''Leviathan has failed to secure any of Damakhan's blades
	''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' has [To_fight_aloud#The_Forge\|expressed an interest]] in the artefact known colloquially as the Sword of Damakhan. Wishing to secure the item for its historical value, the ''Fish of Why'' made an approach to '''Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer''' who wields the blade as [[general]] of the [[Argent Sword]]. Through a special performance of [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]], discussion was had of what payment might be required to claim the blade. It seems that the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] were keen to replace their single sword with three other famous blades of Damakhan, tied to the three pillars of their nation. The ''Watcher Beneath the Waters'' agreed to consider the matter, believing that some or all of these swords were part of the collection of [[Zakalwe\|Weapon Wise]]. By all accounts the ''Deep One'' was certain he could persuade Zakalwe to part with one of the blades. Clytemnestra was clear however that it would take all three swords to secure the final lesson of Damakhan.		''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' has [[To_fight_aloud#The_Forge\|expressed an interest]] in the artefact known colloquially as the Sword of Damakhan. Wishing to secure the item for its historical value, the ''Fish of Why'' made an approach to '''Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer''' who wields the blade as [[general]] of the [[Argent Sword]]. Through a special performance of [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]], discussion was had of what payment might be required to claim the blade. It seems that the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] were keen to replace their single sword with three other famous blades of Damakhan, tied to the three pillars of their nation. The ''Watcher Beneath the Waters'' agreed to consider the matter, believing that some or all of these swords were part of the collection of [[Zakalwe\|Weapon Wise]]. By all accounts the ''Deep One'' was certain he could persuade Zakalwe to part with one of the blades. Clytemnestra was clear however that it would take all three swords to secure the final lesson of Damakhan.

	Shortly before the Spring Equinox, a morose herald of the ''Hierarch of the Deepest Depth'' delivered a message to the Castle of Thorns. ''The Unspeakable One Who Lies Beneath The Eternal Ocean'' has failed utterly to make Zakalwe see reason and hand over ''any'' of the swords Clytemnestra wants let alone all three of them. As a consequence, he wishes to assure the Urizen that he has withdrawn his statement of interest in acquiring the blade and will instead watch with interest as it continues to carve its path through history.		Shortly before the Spring Equinox, a morose herald of the ''Hierarch of the Deepest Depth'' delivered a message to the Castle of Thorns. ''The Unspeakable One Who Lies Beneath The Eternal Ocean'' has failed utterly to make Zakalwe see reason and hand over ''any'' of the swords Clytemnestra wants let alone all three of them. As a consequence, he wishes to assure the Urizen that he has withdrawn his statement of interest in acquiring the blade and will instead watch with interest as it continues to carve its path through history.

Rafferty: /* Whalefail (Leviathan) */

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Whalefail (Leviathan)

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	This process, formulated with assistance from ''The Celestial Eye'', depends on a final element - one that must be carried through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The herald requests that representatives of [[Urizen]], in particular Volidus, the overseer of the Brilliant Star, should watch the [[Hall of Worlds]] for the arrival of further emissaries of ''The Glass of the Heavens'' at six hours and fifteen minutes past midday upon the first day of the coming equinox.		This process, formulated with assistance from ''The Celestial Eye'', depends on a final element - one that must be carried through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The herald requests that representatives of [[Urizen]], in particular Volidus, the overseer of the Brilliant Star, should watch the [[Hall of Worlds]] for the arrival of further emissaries of ''The Glass of the Heavens'' at six hours and fifteen minutes past midday upon the first day of the coming equinox.
	==Whalefail (Leviathan)==		===Whalefail (Leviathan)===
	* '''Leviathan has failed to secure any of Damakhan's blades		* '''Leviathan has failed to secure any of Damakhan's blades
	''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' has [To_fight_aloud#The_Forge\|expressed an interest]] in the artefact known colloquially as the Sword of Damakhan. Wishing to secure the item for its historical value, the ''Fish of Why'' made an approach to '''Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer''' who wields the blade as [[general]] of the [[Argent Sword]]. Through a special performance of [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]], discussion was had of what payment might be required to claim the blade. It seems that the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] were keen to replace their single sword with three other famous blades of Damakhan, tied to the three pillars of their nation. The ''Watcher Beneath the Waters'' agreed to consider the matter, believing that some or all of these swords were part of the collection of [[Zakalwe\|Weapon Wise]]. By all accounts the ''Deep One'' was certain he could persuade Zakalwe to part with one of the blades. Clytemnestra was clear however that it would take all three swords to secure the final lesson of Damakhan.		''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' has [To_fight_aloud#The_Forge\|expressed an interest]] in the artefact known colloquially as the Sword of Damakhan. Wishing to secure the item for its historical value, the ''Fish of Why'' made an approach to '''Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer''' who wields the blade as [[general]] of the [[Argent Sword]]. Through a special performance of [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]], discussion was had of what payment might be required to claim the blade. It seems that the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] were keen to replace their single sword with three other famous blades of Damakhan, tied to the three pillars of their nation. The ''Watcher Beneath the Waters'' agreed to consider the matter, believing that some or all of these swords were part of the collection of [[Zakalwe\|Weapon Wise]]. By all accounts the ''Deep One'' was certain he could persuade Zakalwe to part with one of the blades. Clytemnestra was clear however that it would take all three swords to secure the final lesson of Damakhan.

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	[[Sinokenon]] is an [[eternal]] whose relationship with the Empire has generally been consistently cordial, if never close. It has tended to pay most attention to the Empire at times when the ruling [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the era has been able to successfully bend the institutions of the Empire to a single cause; nevertheless, even in less unified times it has rarely shown the Empire animosity. It has helped the Empire in recent years, most notably assisting the Archmage of Day to warn the people of [[Tsark]] of a planned raid by the [[Axos\|Axou]] and the [[Grendel]].		[[Sinokenon]] is an [[eternal]] whose relationship with the Empire has generally been consistently cordial, if never close. It has tended to pay most attention to the Empire at times when the ruling [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the era has been able to successfully bend the institutions of the Empire to a single cause; nevertheless, even in less unified times it has rarely shown the Empire animosity. It has helped the Empire in recent years, most notably assisting the Archmage of Day to warn the people of [[Tsark]] of a planned raid by the [[Axos\|Axou]] and the [[Grendel]].

	Recently, it attempted to help the foreigners of the [[Mirror_and_the_flame#The_Silver_Flame_of_Unity\|Silver Flame enclave]] with their negotiations with the Empire. However, these efforts seem to have been unsuccessful, and the Conclave chose to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sinokenon,_Neutrality\|rebuke]] Sinokenon's advances. While the Silver Flame have [[~~LINK~~\|their own response]] to the failure of those efforts, Sinokenon's heralds have reached out to the [[Civil Service\|civil service]] expressing what appears to be genuine confusion and concern. They profess to be alarmed by the very idea that Sinokenon would ever seek to subvert or countermand the [[Imperial Constitution]].		Recently, it attempted to help the foreigners of the [[Mirror_and_the_flame#The_Silver_Flame_of_Unity\|Silver Flame enclave]] with their negotiations with the Empire. However, these efforts seem to have been unsuccessful, and the Conclave chose to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Sinokenon,_Neutrality\|rebuke]] Sinokenon's advances. While the Silver Flame have [[Journeys_end_in_lovers_meeting#Flame_on_the_pinnacle\|their own response]] to the failure of those efforts, Sinokenon's heralds have reached out to the [[Civil Service\|civil service]] expressing what appears to be genuine confusion and concern. They profess to be alarmed by the very idea that Sinokenon would ever seek to subvert or countermand the [[Imperial Constitution]].

	The ministers of the ''Silver Ministry'' appear to believe that this must be some kind of misunderstanding. They have assured the civil service that Sinokenon has never been more certain that the Empire is going in the right direction. Their ministers have made clear that, in particular, they regard Emperor Vesna as a particularly gifted occupant of the Throne. They point to [[Push_for_victory\|the recent Imperial address]] as proof of her statecraft. Apparently, ''That Which Lives In Its Name'' had been minded to petition the Archmage of Day for the Conclave's amity - but has now put these plans on hold. Instead, two of its ministers - the Senior and Junior Minister for Casinean Public Relations - have been instructed to visit Anvil at the Spring Equinox on the Saturday morning, so as to best gauge Sinokenon's reputation at the present time and to take steps to alleviate any dismay or misapprehension.		The ministers of the ''Silver Ministry'' appear to believe that this must be some kind of misunderstanding. They have assured the civil service that Sinokenon has never been more certain that the Empire is going in the right direction. Their ministers have made clear that, in particular, they regard Emperor Vesna as a particularly gifted occupant of the Throne. They point to [[Push_for_victory\|the recent Imperial address]] as proof of her statecraft. Apparently, ''That Which Lives In Its Name'' had been minded to petition the Archmage of Day for the Conclave's amity - but has now put these plans on hold. Instead, two of its ministers - the Senior and Junior Minister for Casinean Public Relations - have been instructed to visit Anvil at the Spring Equinox on the Saturday morning, so as to best gauge Sinokenon's reputation at the present time and to take steps to alleviate any dismay or misapprehension.

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	* '''Adamant chooses Aletheia Wooder, the Knight-Protector of Winter'''		* '''Adamant chooses Aletheia Wooder, the Knight-Protector of Winter'''

	Each of the chosen knights will receive a favour from their summer patron. They can use their favour to request a boon from the eternal in question, activating the magic will allow the knight to send a short simple message to the summer realm. They should use this to let their patron know what their heart desires. Barien's herald is clear that this boon is for the Land of the Glorious Morning (by which he means Dawn). Barien expects whatever it is that Dawn most wants to magically manifest itself in the hearts of the ~~Knght~~-Protectors. Barien is generally considered the wisest of all the Summer eternals, but all too often that is a very low bar.		Each of the chosen knights will receive a favour from their summer patron. They can use their favour to request a boon from the eternal in question, activating the magic will allow the knight to send a short simple message to the summer realm. They should use this to let their patron know what their heart desires. Barien's herald is clear that this boon is for the Land of the Glorious Morning (by which he means Dawn). Barien expects whatever it is that Dawn most wants to magically manifest itself in the hearts of the Knight-Protectors. Barien is generally considered the wisest of all the Summer eternals, but all too often that is a very low bar.

	The Knight-Protector of Spring is due to be re-elected this season, so ''Furole'' has given his boon to the Dawnish egregore. Once the nation has made their choice then the new Knight-Protector will receive ''Lady Gullscry's'' favour. Likewise Barien ~~inteneds~~ to wait until the nation appoints a new Knight-Protector of Autumn and make the same arrangements. Neither Meraud nor Adamant are content to wait, so their favoured knights will receive their favours this season. Of course the knight-protector can choose ''when'' to use their boon, but the ''Iron Duke''s suggests they do not wait ''too'' long. The lords of the Summer Realm can only aid the Empire while they have amity - and who knows how long the fickle affections of the [[Conclave]] will last?		The Knight-Protector of Spring is due to be re-elected this season, so ''Furole'' has given his boon to the Dawnish egregore. Once the nation has made their choice then the new Knight-Protector will receive ''Lady Gullscry's'' favour. Likewise Barien intends to wait until the nation appoints a new Knight-Protector of Autumn and make the same arrangements. Neither Meraud nor Adamant are content to wait, so their favoured knights will receive their favours this season. Of course the knight-protector can choose ''when'' to use their boon, but the ''Iron Duke''s suggests they do not wait ''too'' long. The lords of the Summer Realm can only aid the Empire while they have amity - and who knows how long the fickle affections of the [[Conclave]] will last?

	The herald also points out that the powers of the regents of Summer are as far from limitless as the Sun is distant from the Moon. These favours are the kind a knight should expect from their liege for winning an important tourney. Dawn's knight-protectors may ask for ''anything'', the regents of the Summer realm will determine what they ''get''. Perhaps Barien is not such a naïf after-all...		The herald also points out that the powers of the regents of Summer are as far from limitless as the Sun is distant from the Moon. These favours are the kind a knight should expect from their liege for winning an important tourney. Dawn's knight-protectors may ask for ''anything'', the regents of the Summer realm will determine what they ''get''. Perhaps Barien is not such a naïf after-all...
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	* '''Named are Umarth Kannask, Odd Twiceborn, and Towlen Nighthaven. Each of these, and two others, must bring with them one who knows them intimately to enumerate their hypocrisies and weaknesses'''		* '''Named are Umarth Kannask, Odd Twiceborn, and Towlen Nighthaven. Each of these, and two others, must bring with them one who knows them intimately to enumerate their hypocrisies and weaknesses'''
	* '''Should the Hungry Wolf be pleased that the Empire is learning well of his truth, then he consents to grant a ritual from the Book of Ahsaver to Towlen Nighthaven'''		* '''Should the Hungry Wolf be pleased that the Empire is learning well of his truth, then he consents to grant a ritual from the Book of Ahsaver to Towlen Nighthaven'''
	Last season, the ''Tomb King'' [[The_thing_with_feathers#Moments_of_Silence_(Sorin)\|sent his Sepulchral Pontifex]] to visit the Imperial Orcs with an offer. He is apparently quite pleased with the respect shown by the Unshackled at Anvil, and especially with the actions of '''Karrak''' and '''Stormsteel Skorr'''. The ''Whelpmaster'' also notes that one of their number, '''Bloodcrow Arora''' has shown the wisdom and strength to take the title of [[Archmage of Winter]] from their predecessor. This too pleases the ''Lord of the Monolith'' as it means it should be even easier to arrange a [[Alignment#Acceptance\|declaration of acceptance]] to offer him the contents of the tomb of Alicia-who-knew-the-path in ~~Eordal~~ in exchange for the great boon that was offered. It would appear to be even more useful given the events in [[Mareave]] this season.		Last season, the ''Tomb King'' [[The_thing_with_feathers#Moments_of_Silence_(Sorin)\|sent his Sepulchral Pontifex]] to visit the Imperial Orcs with an offer. He is apparently quite pleased with the respect shown by the Unshackled at Anvil, and especially with the actions of '''Karrak''' and '''Stormsteel Skorr'''. The ''Whelpmaster'' also notes that one of their number, '''Bloodcrow Arora''' has shown the wisdom and strength to take the title of [[Archmage of Winter]] from their predecessor. This too pleases the ''Lord of the Monolith'' as it means it should be even easier to arrange a [[Alignment#Acceptance\|declaration of acceptance]] to offer him the contents of the tomb of Alicia-who-knew-the-path in Eoradal in exchange for the great boon that was offered. It would appear to be even more useful given the events in [[Mareave]] this season.

	[[Sorin\|''The Bleak Exarch'']] notes the commitment the Empire has demonstrated toward his cause, that of ridding the self of weakness, but remains eternally unsatisfied, for the work is far from complete. He therefore invites '''Umarth Kannask''' and '''Odd Twiceborn''' to share what wisdom they have learned now that their blessing of Sand-blasted Ties is fading, as well as '''Towlen Nighthaven''', who has invoked their Pallid Charm to ask a favour of ''the Empty One''. In addition, two others, of Umarth and Odd Twiceborn's choosing, are welcome to present themselves to ''the Silent Kingdom''.		[[Sorin\|''The Bleak Exarch'']] notes the commitment the Empire has demonstrated toward his cause, that of ridding the self of weakness, but remains eternally unsatisfied, for the work is far from complete. He therefore invites '''Umarth Kannask''' and '''Odd Twiceborn''' to share what wisdom they have learned now that their blessing of Sand-blasted Ties is fading, as well as '''Towlen Nighthaven''', who has invoked their Pallid Charm to ask a favour of ''the Empty One''. In addition, two others, of Umarth and Odd Twiceborn's choosing, are welcome to present themselves to ''the Silent Kingdom''.
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	* '''Lashonar is very unhappy and has barred Imperial citizens from its Caucus Forum		* '''Lashonar is very unhappy and has barred Imperial citizens from its Caucus Forum
	* '''It has asked the magistrates to investigate the theft of its (now) illegal ritual text		* '''It has asked the magistrates to investigate the theft of its (now) illegal ritual text
	The eternal [[Lashonar]] has been placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] by the Imperial conclave, allegedly for [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Lashonar,_Enmity\|spilling Imperial secrets to the Empire's foes]]. Last season there was a meeting under its auspices arranged by the people of [[Axos]] - a [[My_soul_at_liberty#The_Magpie_in_the_Room\|gathering of the Liberty Pact]]. After that meeting, the [[inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] responsible for ferrying Imperial delegates back and forth unexpectedly took the opportunity to deliver an announcement from their patron. The Empire, it says, is spreading lies about it and its intentions. As a consequence, for the ~~forseeable~~ future, the [Lashonar#Caucus_Forum\|Caucus Forum]] is now closed to Imperial citizens. Previously, before the enmity, Lashonar had simply removed the ability of the [[Archmage of Night]] to request the Forum, no questions asked. Now, though, it will not consent to arrange ''any'' meetings for magicians of any nation that will include Imperial citizens. Instead, he will calmly explain why that is not possible - because the Empire have unfairly defamed the ''Keeper of the Gates of Wisdom'' when all they wanted was to help people talk to one another.		The eternal [[Lashonar]] has been placed under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] by the Imperial conclave, allegedly for [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Lashonar,_Enmity\|spilling Imperial secrets to the Empire's foes]]. Last season there was a meeting under its auspices arranged by the people of [[Axos]] - a [[My_soul_at_liberty#The_Magpie_in_the_Room\|gathering of the Liberty Pact]]. After that meeting, the [[inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|herald]] responsible for ferrying Imperial delegates back and forth unexpectedly took the opportunity to deliver an announcement from their patron. The Empire, it says, is spreading lies about it and its intentions. As a consequence, for the foreseeable future, the [Lashonar#Caucus_Forum\|Caucus Forum]] is now closed to Imperial citizens. Previously, before the enmity, Lashonar had simply removed the ability of the [[Archmage of Night]] to request the Forum, no questions asked. Now, though, it will not consent to arrange ''any'' meetings for magicians of any nation that will include Imperial citizens. Instead, he will calmly explain why that is not possible - because the Empire have unfairly defamed the ''Keeper of the Gates of Wisdom'' when all they wanted was to help people talk to one another.

	Further details have since emerged, primarily in the form of messages delivered by tired wizards from [[Faraden]] of all places. If the Conclave ever wants to rectify this, they can use a [[declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] to retract any claims that Lashonar is intentionally "spilling secrets" and to apologise for how they have treated her. Or they can just put up with being barred from the single most effective way for folk in all parts of the Known World to talk to one another. The ''Eater-of-Silence'' does not care either way.		Further details have since emerged, primarily in the form of messages delivered by tired wizards from [[Faraden]] of all places. If the Conclave ever wants to rectify this, they can use a [[declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] to retract any claims that Lashonar is intentionally "spilling secrets" and to apologise for how they have treated her. Or they can just put up with being barred from the single most effective way for folk in all parts of the Known World to talk to one another. The ''Eater-of-Silence'' does not care either way.