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Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Victory Against the Night (Whisper Gallery) */ Finishing a sentence

2026-04-21T21:43:49Z

Victory Against the Night (Whisper Gallery): Finishing a sentence

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	Members of the [[Magpies]] have reported figures in dark robes, dusky shrouds, and inky cloaks following them. One member, a would-be explorer called Vanya Heartsworn looking for lost [[Inga_Tarn#Signs\|Avalanche]], was found close to death from several knife wounds, by their associates. There was no sign of the assailant, Vanya survived, but claims to have seen nothing of their attacker.		Members of the [[Magpies]] have reported figures in dark robes, dusky shrouds, and inky cloaks following them. One member, a would-be explorer called Vanya Heartsworn looking for lost [[Inga_Tarn#Signs\|Avalanche]], was found close to death from several knife wounds, by their associates. There was no sign of the assailant, Vanya survived, but claims to have seen nothing of their attacker.

	When one front closes, another opens it seems. Still, the Empire has successfully protected what remains of the department of historical records from the ''Shadow Courtiers'' poison Has the Empire managed to root out the last cultists of the ''Concilium of the Perjured Throne''? Definitely not, but maybe it is winning this shadow war.		When one front closes, another opens it seems. Still, the Empire has successfully protected what remains of the department of historical records from the ''Shadow Courtiers'' poison. Has the Empire managed to root out the last cultists of the ''Concilium of the Perjured Throne''? Definitely not, but maybe it is winning this shadow war.

	====Against a Threat====		====Against a Threat====

Kirkbride: /* Autumn */

2026-04-21T21:42:55Z

Autumn

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	==Autumn==		==Autumn==
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	~~We've temporarily removed the section on Callidus, while we fix the mistakes with it.~~
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	===Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus)===		===Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus)===
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	* '''Multitudo, herald of Callidus, will visit the Hall of Worlds at 18:10 on Friday'''
	* '''Multitudo wishes to meet the Champion of Ambition and the ambassadors to both Jarm and the Grendel'''
	* '''The Prince of the Argent Tontine has arranged a special auction for high-end goods'''		* '''The Prince of the Argent Tontine has arranged a special auction for high-end goods'''
	* '''All bids ~~will take place with~~ ingots and measures'''		* '''All bids must be in ingots and measures'''
			* '''Anyone who deposited ingots and measures for the auction must meet Goldentongue in the Hall of Worlds at 20:30 on Friday'''
	* '''The auction will take place at 21:30 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''		* '''The auction will take place at 21:30 on Saturday in the Hall of Worlds'''

	As the Winter Solstice nears, the sun is low in the sky as a herald steps out of a regio onto the darkening path. Clad in robes embroidered with fanciful script, they are short with golden labyrinthine lines running over their face and neck. Barely pausing, the herald walks briskly towards the Hub to deliver a letter from the [[Callidus\|Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains]]. They inform the civil servant that, following the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Relics_of_the_Past_(Callidus)\|visit]] of ''Multitudo'' last season, the Prince of the Argent Tontinue has dispatched ''Goldentongue'' to host an auction for several treasures.		As the Winter Solstice nears, the sun is low in the sky as a herald steps out of a regio onto the darkening path. Clad in robes embroidered with fanciful script, they are short with golden labyrinthine lines running over their face and neck. Barely pausing, the herald walks briskly towards the Hub to deliver a letter from the [[Callidus\|Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains]]. They inform the civil servant that, following the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Relics_of_the_Past_(Callidus)\|visit]] of ''Multitudo'' last season, the Prince of the Argent Tontinue has dispatched ''Goldentongue'' to host an auction for several treasures.

	Though some of the requested items are available, some are sadly impossible to provide. ~~Following discussion with the~~ ''~~Prince of the Argent Tontine~~'', ~~the terms~~ of ~~the auction have been changed from~~ [[~~Volumes_of_forgotten_lore#The_Auction_of_Desire\|last season~~]]~~, and the right to bid in the auction will only be available to a select number of individuals, as befits an event arranged by the~~ ''~~Lord of Greed and Want~~''~~. The prospectus will be auctioned by order~~, ~~in open bid. If no one is willing to bid on a specific lot~~, ~~or bidding does not reach~~ a ~~(hidden) reserve price, then bidding will be opened to those without an invite~~. ~~There~~ are ~~seven tickets accounted for, going to~~ '''~~Carmine de Sarvos~~'~~'',~~ of the ~~Printers' Guild; '''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato'''~~, the ~~[[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of~~ the ~~Golden Pyramid]]; '''Trencher Smoulder in The Cold'''~~, ~~'''Ezekial~~ of ~~Adina's Charge''',~~ and ~~'''Edwin de Warrenne''',~~ as the ~~highest bidders on mithril, white granite~~, and ~~ilium seats respectively~~, ~~along with whoever bids the highest on a weirwood seat at the [[Auction of the Seats]];~~ and ~~finally '''Vossk''' as~~ the ~~[[Archmage~~ of ~~Autumn]]~~.		Though some of the requested items are available, some are sadly impossible to provide. There are several exceptionally important citizens who have been invited: '''Bartimaeus''', of [[Urizen]]; '''Leofric “Leo” d’Apulian''', of [[the League]], and a mystery individual. These three are considered the "''Princes''" of the auction, and may place a bid on an item before any other. These Princes are guaranteed the ability to peruse the items before any other, by means of a prospectus. All bidding is to take place using ingots and measures as the currency, and if any item does not meet its (hidden) reserve price, it will be withdrawn and dispatched back to the vaults of Callidus.

	''Goldentongue'' will ~~have an additional invite, available to~~ the ~~highest bidder~~ from the ~~floor before~~ the auction ~~starts~~. ~~Finally, a ticket is available if a~~ [[~~declaration~~]] ~~of [[alignment]] sees Callidus granted~~ the ~~amity~~ of the ~~[[Conclave]] - if this passes~~, ~~then~~ the ~~ticket will~~ be ~~available~~ to ~~whoever raised~~ the ~~declaration~~. ''Goldentongue~~'' will be~~ in the Hall of Worlds ~~from 21:00~~ on ~~Saturday~~ to ~~begin organising~~ the auction ~~and to answer any questions~~.		''Goldentongue'' will be in the Hall of Worlds from 20:30 on Friday. They need to meet with the Princes and others who are taking part in the auction. Anyone who submitted ingots and measures [[Volumes_of_forgotten_lore#The_Auction_of_Desire\|last season]] will need to meet Goldentongue in the Hall of Worlds to continue their involvement with the auction. The herald will need each patron to identify themselves, the sums they deposited and the item they wished for, so that they can be identified, and given a sigil to grant them access to the auction. Anyone who does not meet Goldentongue in the Hall of Worlds on Friday (or sends a proxy) will not be able to take part in the auction the following day.

	~~There are several lots available, ranging~~ from the ~~mundane~~ to ~~the esoterically impractical~~. ~~Those invited will receive~~ the ~~full prospectus~~, ~~and a copy will be sent to~~ the ~~Hub in time for Saturday morning~~. The herald of the City of Chains hints at ~~several~~ of ~~the~~ items available: there is a chance to ~~hire ''Vug and Druzy'' (surveyors extraordinaire) on behalf of the [[mine]] owners of a territory for a year;~~ a rare Moonsilver Scarf from the Palace of the Azure Sky; and a key to the Myriad Market of the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]].		''Goldentongue'' will return to the Hall of Worlds from 21:00 on Saturday to start organising the auction and to answer any questions. Though nothing about the lots available, unless from one of the three Princes. The herald of the City of Chains does drop a few hints at two of items available; there is a chance to purchase a rare Moonsilver Scarf from the Palace of the Azure Sky and a key to the Myriad Market of the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]].

			'''OOC Note:''' An early version of this entry discussed an altogether different auction to the one that was previous promised. We have changed this to honour the previous wind and will look to run something resembling the different auction in the future.

			====Sashes and Shields====
			* '''Multitudo, herald of Callidus, will visit the Hall of Worlds at 18:10 on Friday'''
			* '''Multitudo wishes to meet the Champion of Ambition and the ambassadors to both Jarm and the Grendel'''
	Finally, Multitudo intends to watch the Mariner play at the [[Opening_ceremonies#The_Anvil_Arena\|Anvil Arena]]. They hope that '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', incumbent [[Ambassador to Jarm]]; '''Starlight Starchaser''', [[Ambassador to the Grendel]]; and '''Eldrid 'Phoenix Flame' Vestardottir''', [[Champion of Ambition]] will accompany them, alongside two other guests, then afterwards they can retire somewhere more private to discuss "''sashes and shields''".		Finally, Multitudo intends to watch the Mariner play at the [[Opening_ceremonies#The_Anvil_Arena\|Anvil Arena]]. They hope that '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', incumbent [[Ambassador to Jarm]]; '''Starlight Starchaser''', [[Ambassador to the Grendel]]; and '''Eldrid 'Phoenix Flame' Vestardottir''', [[Champion of Ambition]] will accompany them, alongside two other guests, then afterwards they can retire somewhere more private to discuss "''sashes and shields''".
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Emmanovi: /* Knife In the Snow */ Added details of Magpies session

2026-04-21T21:39:52Z

Knife In the Snow: Added details of Magpies session

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	* '''Servants of the Whisper Gallery have attacked a group of Magpies near Gulnar's Depths in Hahnmark'''		* '''Servants of the Whisper Gallery have attacked a group of Magpies near Gulnar's Depths in Hahnmark'''
	* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''		* '''This skirmish is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounter'''
	* '''The Magpie sodality is [[Sentinel_Gate#Prognostication\|responsible]] for selecting someone to take responsibility for the conjunction'''		* '''The Magpie sodality is [[Sentinel_Gate#Prognostication\|responsible]] for selecting someone to take responsibility for the conjunction during their formal session at 3pm Saturday'''
	* '''This conjunction is for sixty people at 18:30 on Friday ''at the next summit'''''		* '''This conjunction is for sixty people at 18:30 on Friday ''at the next summit'''''
	It appears the Empire may have an ally in their war against the Whisper Gallery. The [[Zakalwe\|''Hunter of Tides'']] has little time for what it regards as "the capricious wickedness of Rainbow Mask". Delphysius, herald of [[Zakalwe]], has spent time studying the reports of the recent attack, almost certainly agents of the Whisper Gallery, on Vanya Heartsworn. After thorough divination of the Sentinel Gate, Delphysius believes they have identified a conjunction that could help, not this summit, ''but next''.		It appears the Empire may have an ally in their war against the Whisper Gallery. The [[Zakalwe\|''Hunter of Tides'']] has little time for what it regards as "the capricious wickedness of Rainbow Mask". Delphysius, herald of [[Zakalwe]], has spent time studying the reports of the recent attack, almost certainly agents of the Whisper Gallery, on Vanya Heartsworn. After thorough divination of the Sentinel Gate, Delphysius believes they have identified a conjunction that could help, not this summit, ''but next''.
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	Working with Delphysius, the evidence seems overwhelming that the conjunction concerns the murderous attack on Vanya and presumably is linked to his personal quest to recover Avalanch, the famed rune-forged two-handed hammer, that featured in so many of the adventures of [[Inga Tarn]]. Most credible scholars think Vanya was off his rocker hoping to find the hammer in the valleys near Gulnar's Depths. Still he must have found ''something'', some secret, that provoked the Gallery to attack.		Working with Delphysius, the evidence seems overwhelming that the conjunction concerns the murderous attack on Vanya and presumably is linked to his personal quest to recover Avalanch, the famed rune-forged two-handed hammer, that featured in so many of the adventures of [[Inga Tarn]]. Most credible scholars think Vanya was off his rocker hoping to find the hammer in the valleys near Gulnar's Depths. Still he must have found ''something'', some secret, that provoked the Gallery to attack.

	Given this is most definitely the business of the Magpies, the civil service have asked the sodality to ~~use~~ a formal ~~vote~~ to choose one of their number to take responsibility for the skirmish. Whoever the Magpies select will need to find sixty heroes of Anvil prepared to pledge to support them when they go through the gate ''at the Spring Equinox''. If there is some clue that might lead people to Avalanche, then they will need to be ready to fight the Whisper Gallery's minions.		Given this is most definitely the business of the Magpies, the civil service have asked the sodality to take a vote during their formal session at 3pm Saturday to choose one of their number to take responsibility for the skirmish. Whoever the Magpies select will need to find sixty heroes of Anvil prepared to pledge to support them when they go through the gate ''at the Spring Equinox''. If there is some clue that might lead people to Avalanche, then they will need to be ready to fight the Whisper Gallery's minions.

	==Summer==		==Summer==

Kirkbride: /* Fire and Stone (Estavus) */

2026-04-21T21:20:36Z

Fire and Stone (Estavus)

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	* Can make a single announcement in the Senate each season, either:		* Can make a single announcement in the Senate each season, either:
	** Repair or upgrade to an existing commission utilising the labour of the House of Iron and Stone. This does not count towards the limited number of commissions available to the Senate.		** Repair or upgrade to an existing commission utilising the labour of the House of Iron and Stone. This does not count towards the limited number of commissions available to the Senate.
	** Assess a bourse seat that produces mithril or white granite in a region controlled by the Empire, utilising the expertise of the Architects of Iron and Stone.		** Assess a bourse seat that produces mithril or white granite in a region controlled by the Empire, utilising the expertise of the Architects of Iron and Stone and at a cost of five thrones
	</td></tr>		</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Oversee the Office of Fire and Stone; liaise with heralds of Estavus on behalf of Urizen or the Empire as a whole, depending on appointment method</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Oversee the Office of Fire and Stone; liaise with heralds of Estavus on behalf of Urizen or the Empire as a whole, depending on appointment method</td></tr>
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	They may invite the ''Coalition of Stone and Struggle'' to repair or upgrade an existing commission. This will not count against the existing limitation on commissions as the labour will be provided by the Coalition, one of the greatest collections of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Drudges\|labourers]] in the ''City of Fire and Stone''. This can be any upgrade - either a standard one or one available due to an opportunity - with the exception that the Coalition refuse to work on projects sponsored or designed by eternals of other realms. Labour costs will need to be provided at the ordinary rate, though it is possible that the Coalition might occasionally request alternate forms of payment.		They may invite the ''Coalition of Stone and Struggle'' to repair or upgrade an existing commission. This will not count against the existing limitation on commissions as the labour will be provided by the Coalition, one of the greatest collections of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Drudges\|labourers]] in the ''City of Fire and Stone''. This can be any upgrade - either a standard one or one available due to an opportunity - with the exception that the Coalition refuse to work on projects sponsored or designed by eternals of other realms. Labour costs will need to be provided at the ordinary rate, though it is possible that the Coalition might occasionally request alternate forms of payment.

	They may invite the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' to assess a bourse resource that produces mithril or white granite, which has not already been assessed in this manner, and at the cost of ~~ten~~ thrones. The Architects of Iron and Stone will send their representatives to investigate how the resource might be improved. The following season, the heralds will present plans for an upgrade of that resource. This could be a [[Metal_and_stone#Expand_the_Quarry\|straightforward plan]] to improve production, or the [[Metal_and_stone#Actual_Ambition\|discovery]] of a hitherto-unexploited opportunity for side profit. It is even possible that, on rare occasions, there may be unexpected [[Metal_and_stone#Tempest_Miners\|additional opportunities]] associated with the resource. The cost per assessment is set at five thrones until at least the Winter Solstice 388YE. The Architects will assess what profits they have made from the relationship after that point, and may change the price.		They may invite the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' to assess a bourse resource that produces mithril or white granite, which has not already been assessed in this manner, and at the cost of five thrones. The Architects of Iron and Stone will send their representatives to investigate how the resource might be improved. The following season, the heralds will present plans for an upgrade of that resource. This could be a [[Metal_and_stone#Expand_the_Quarry\|straightforward plan]] to improve production, or the [[Metal_and_stone#Actual_Ambition\|discovery]] of a hitherto-unexploited opportunity for side profit. It is even possible that, on rare occasions, there may be unexpected [[Metal_and_stone#Tempest_Miners\|additional opportunities]] associated with the resource. The cost per assessment is set at five thrones until at least the Winter Solstice 388YE. The Architects will assess what profits they have made from the relationship after that point, and may change the price.

Dre at 21:14, 21 April 2026

2026-04-21T21:14:49Z

Matt: /* Autumn */

2026-04-21T20:36:55Z

Autumn

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	==Autumn==		==Autumn==
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	Finally, Multitudo intends to watch the Mariner play at the [[Opening_ceremonies#The_Anvil_Arena\|Anvil Arena]]. They hope that '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', incumbent [[Ambassador to Jarm]]; '''Starlight Starchaser''', [[Ambassador to the Grendel]]; and '''Eldrid 'Phoenix Flame' Vestardottir''', [[Champion of Ambition]] will accompany them, alongside two other guests, then afterwards they can retire somewhere more private to discuss "''sashes and shields''".		Finally, Multitudo intends to watch the Mariner play at the [[Opening_ceremonies#The_Anvil_Arena\|Anvil Arena]]. They hope that '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''', incumbent [[Ambassador to Jarm]]; '''Starlight Starchaser''', [[Ambassador to the Grendel]]; and '''Eldrid 'Phoenix Flame' Vestardottir''', [[Champion of Ambition]] will accompany them, alongside two other guests, then afterwards they can retire somewhere more private to discuss "''sashes and shields''".
			-->
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Kirkbride: /* Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus) */

2026-04-21T20:00:21Z

Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus)

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	* '''Multitudo, herald of Callidus, will visit the Hall of Worlds at 18:10 on Friday'''		* '''Multitudo, herald of Callidus, will visit the Hall of Worlds at 18:10 on Friday'''
	* '''Multitudo wishes to meet the Champion of Ambition and the ambassadors to both Jarm and the Grendel'''		* '''Multitudo wishes to meet the Champion of Ambition and the ambassadors to both Jarm and the Grendel'''

Kirkbride: /* Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus) */

2026-04-21T20:00:07Z

Hope is a Subtle Glutton (Callidus)

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	As the Winter Solstice nears, the sun is low in the sky as a herald steps out of a regio onto the darkening path. Clad in robes embroidered with fanciful script, they are short with golden labyrinthine lines running over their face and neck. Barely pausing, the herald walks briskly towards the Hub to deliver a letter from the [[Callidus\|Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains]]. They inform the civil servant that, following the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Relics_of_the_Past_(Callidus)\|visit]] of ''Multitudo'' last season, the Prince of the Argent Tontinue has dispatched ''Goldentongue'' to host an auction for several treasures.		As the Winter Solstice nears, the sun is low in the sky as a herald steps out of a regio onto the darkening path. Clad in robes embroidered with fanciful script, they are short with golden labyrinthine lines running over their face and neck. Barely pausing, the herald walks briskly towards the Hub to deliver a letter from the [[Callidus\|Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains]]. They inform the civil servant that, following the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Relics_of_the_Past_(Callidus)\|visit]] of ''Multitudo'' last season, the Prince of the Argent Tontinue has dispatched ''Goldentongue'' to host an auction for several treasures.

	Though some of the requested items are available, some are sadly impossible to provide. ~~The~~ right to bid in the auction will only be available to a select number of individuals, as befits an event arranged by the ''Lord of Greed and Want''. The prospectus will be auctioned by order, in open bid. If no one is willing to bid on a specific lot, or bidding does not reach a (hidden) reserve price, then bidding will be opened to those without an invite. There are seven tickets accounted for, going to '''Carmine de Sarvos''', of the Printers' Guild; '''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''', the [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]]; '''Trencher Smoulder in The Cold''', '''Ezekial of Adina's Charge''', and '''Edwin de Warrenne''', as the highest bidders on mithril, white granite, and ilium seats respectively, along with whoever bids the highest on a weirwood seat at the [[Auction of the Seats]]; and finally '''Vossk''' as the [[Archmage of Autumn]].		Though some of the requested items are available, some are sadly impossible to provide. Following discussion with the ''Prince of the Argent Tontine'', the terms of the auction have been changed from [[Volumes_of_forgotten_lore#The_Auction_of_Desire\|last season]], and the right to bid in the auction will only be available to a select number of individuals, as befits an event arranged by the ''Lord of Greed and Want''. The prospectus will be auctioned by order, in open bid. If no one is willing to bid on a specific lot, or bidding does not reach a (hidden) reserve price, then bidding will be opened to those without an invite. There are seven tickets accounted for, going to '''Carmine de Sarvos''', of the Printers' Guild; '''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''', the [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]]; '''Trencher Smoulder in The Cold''', '''Ezekial of Adina's Charge''', and '''Edwin de Warrenne''', as the highest bidders on mithril, white granite, and ilium seats respectively, along with whoever bids the highest on a weirwood seat at the [[Auction of the Seats]]; and finally '''Vossk''' as the [[Archmage of Autumn]].

	''Goldentongue'' will have an additional invite, available to the highest bidder from the floor before the auction starts. Finally, a ticket is available if a [[declaration]] of [[alignment]] sees Callidus granted the amity of the [[Conclave]] - if this passes, then the ticket will be available to whoever raised the declaration. ''Goldentongue'' will be in the Hall of Worlds from 21:00 on Saturday to begin organising the auction and to answer any questions.		''Goldentongue'' will have an additional invite, available to the highest bidder from the floor before the auction starts. Finally, a ticket is available if a [[declaration]] of [[alignment]] sees Callidus granted the amity of the [[Conclave]] - if this passes, then the ticket will be available to whoever raised the declaration. ''Goldentongue'' will be in the Hall of Worlds from 21:00 on Saturday to begin organising the auction and to answer any questions.

Kirkbride: /* In the Fields of Glory (Eleonaris) */

2026-04-21T19:56:57Z

In the Fields of Glory (Eleonaris)

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	At the Autumn Equinox, two statements of principle were raised that addressed the situation with Knights of Glory. One, raised by '''Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below''' in the Loyalty Assembly, issued a call for the "''restoration of free mortal will''". This was upheld, but without a greater majority, so it has received little attention outside of Anvil. The other, raised by '''Frater Pontius of Adoniram's Testament''' in the Highborn Assembly, was upheld with a greater majority and so has received recognition across Highguard.		At the Autumn Equinox, two statements of principle were raised that addressed the situation with Knights of Glory. One, raised by '''Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below''' in the Loyalty Assembly, issued a call for the "''restoration of free mortal will''". This was upheld, but without a greater majority, so it has received little attention outside of Anvil. The other, raised by '''Frater Pontius of Adoniram's Testament''' in the Highborn Assembly, was upheld with a greater majority and so has received recognition across Highguard.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=Be alert to all dangers; within and without. We send (named priest) with 50 doses of liao to encourage our courageous soldiers to stand apart from these servants of ~~heralds~~. Seek out falsehood and expose the truth.\|assembly=Highborn Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Be alert to all dangers; within and without. We send (named priest) with 50 doses of liao to encourage our courageous soldiers to stand apart from these servants of eternals. Seek out falsehood and expose the truth.\|assembly=Highborn Assembly}}
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	If this mandate is enacted, Highborn soldiers will deliberately keep their distance from any heralds or other servants of an eternal sent to fight alongside them. As a result, the General of the Granite Pillar (and other Highborn generals) will be able to issue orders to give ground or maintain a cautious advance for the coming year. Such distance comes at a price, however. Highborn armies that are enchanted with rituals [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Quickening Cold Meat]], or supported by the Knights of Tharim will also lose a thousand effective strength for all purposes during that year. Any ritual or boon that calls on an eternal to send creatures to fight alongside an army will be affected.		If this mandate is enacted, Highborn soldiers will deliberately keep their distance from any heralds or other servants of an eternal sent to fight alongside them. As a result, the General of the Granite Pillar (and other Highborn generals) will be able to issue orders to give ground or maintain a cautious advance for the coming year. Such distance comes at a price, however. Highborn armies that are enchanted with rituals [[Knights of Glory]] or [[Quickening Cold Meat]], or supported by the Knights of Tharim will also lose a thousand effective strength for all purposes during that year. Any ritual or boon that calls on an eternal to send creatures to fight alongside an army will be affected.

Rafferty at 19:53, 21 April 2026

2026-04-21T19:53:16Z

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	"Well, spending it afterwards?"</ic>		"Well, spending it afterwards?"</ic>
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Six [[Realms\|realms of magic]] align with the mortal world whose [[Inhabitants of the realms\|inhabitants]] are fundamentally different to the people of the mortal world and yet to a degree share some of their concerns. They are both complex and simple at the same time, seeking to change the world to match their perception of how it should work. They bargain and negotiate, threaten and cajole, and while it can be difficult to predict exactly where their gifts or curses might lead, still they have much to offer.		Six [[Realms\|realms of magic]] align with the mortal world whose [[Inhabitants of the realms\|inhabitants]] are fundamentally different to the people of the mortal world and yet to a degree share some of their concerns. They are both complex and simple at the same time, seeking to change the world to match their perception of how it should work. They bargain and negotiate, threaten and cajole, and while it can be difficult to predict exactly where their gifts or curses might lead, still they have much to offer.

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	* '''They expect the five teams that the volunteers have promised to organise, and as many spectators as wish to attend'''		* '''They expect the five teams that the volunteers have promised to organise, and as many spectators as wish to attend'''
	* '''A small group of Sumaash präster will also attend - to participate, not to talk politics'''		* '''A small group of Sumaash präster will also attend - to participate, not to talk politics'''
	The [[Roshanwe\|Finder of the Way]], as the eternal of truth-seeking sometimes names herself, offered the Imperials the chance to win her boon at the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Let_Every_Word_(Roshanwe)\|last summit]]. The challenge was laid down for five teams to perform their most magnificent - or moving - [[Religious skills\|religious ceremonies]]. Several Imperial volunteers gave their names to ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'', an adventuresome herald, and promised to organise the teams and ensure they all knew the rules of the challenge, which the herald ensured the Imperials had multiple copies of.		The [[Roshanwe\|Finder of the Way]], as the eternal of truth-seeking sometimes names herself, offered the Imperials the chance to win her boon at the [[Upon_a_midnight_dreary#Let_Every_Word_(Roshanwe)\|last summit]]. The challenge was laid down for five teams to perform their most magnificent - or moving - [[Religious skills\|religious ceremonies]]. Several Imperial volunteers gave their names to ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'', an adventuresome herald, and promised to organise the teams and ensure they all knew the rules of the challenge, which the herald ensured the Imperials had multiple copies of.

	One wet day, a few short weeks before the summit, ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'' returns to the Hub. There they discuss the details with ''Jorgen'', the long-suffering civil servant with the unenviable task of talking to heralds. The dashing herald is fresh from fighting a many-headed monster deep in the inhospitable Desert of Sapphidy, and makes it clear that she is much keener to slay another than discuss timings and organisation, so the two quickly come to an agreement. ''Miriam'' also informs the rather harassed looking Jorgen that a delegation from the [[Sumaah Republic]] is on its way, by invitation of the Beachcomber, to participate. ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'' leaves at a run, but shouts over her shoulder that she will also attend to distribute the Wise Pioneer's gift to the participants.		One wet day, a few short weeks before the summit, ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'' returns to the Hub. There they discuss the details with ''Jorgen'', the long-suffering civil servant with the unenviable task of talking to heralds. The dashing herald is fresh from fighting a many-headed monster deep in the inhospitable Desert of Sapphidy, and makes it clear that she is much keener to slay another than discuss timings and organisation, so the two quickly come to an agreement. ''Miriam'' also informs the rather harassed looking Jorgen that a delegation from the [[Sumaah Republic]] is on its way, by invitation of the Beachcomber, to participate. ''Miriam When The Rain Is Steel'' leaves at a run, but shouts over her shoulder that she will also attend to distribute the Wise Pioneer's gift to the participants.
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	On one particularly cold night before the winter summit, a haggard group of Navarr make their way across the border into [[Reikos#Chalcis Mount\|Chalcis Mount]], having managed to overcome the horrors of [[Therunin]] and escape into Imperial territory once again. The ''Mourningstone'' have slipped through the lines to warn the Empire what the Howler is up to.		On one particularly cold night before the winter summit, a haggard group of Navarr make their way across the border into [[Reikos#Chalcis Mount\|Chalcis Mount]], having managed to overcome the horrors of [[Therunin]] and escape into Imperial territory once again. The ''Mourningstone'' have slipped through the lines to warn the Empire what the Howler is up to.

	A number of their fellow Navarri have only managed to survive with the aid of [[Agramant\|Dream of Famine]]. Cut off, with dwindling supplies and surrounded by ettercaps, people are finding it hard to resist Howler's aid. The only price he is extracting is a promise to spread word of his generosity far and wide. Wastewalker claims that out of respect for the Navarr Assembly, the ''Howler'' waited for the Empire to reclaim Therunin. The people of the territory were [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_215\|told]] that aid was on its way... but that was a year and a half ago. And the ''Horned Manticore'' is done waiting when there are so many eager to be saved.		A number of their fellow Navarri have only managed to survive with the aid of [[Agramant\|Dream of Famine]]. Cut off, with dwindling supplies and surrounded by ettercaps, people are finding it hard to resist Howler's aid. The only price he is extracting is a promise to spread word of his generosity far and wide. Wastewalker claims that out of respect for the Navarr Assembly, the ''Howler'' waited for the Empire to reclaim Therunin. The people of the territory were [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_215\|told]] that aid was on its way... but that was a year and a half ago. And the ''Horned Manticore'' is done waiting when there are so many eager to be saved.

	It seems that heralds of ''He who calls the Lost to Feast'' are now active in the territory. For the most part, they have been resolutely ignored - or beaten to death with extreme violence - but as time goes on, more Navarri are bound to be tempted. In an attempt to hasten that along, ''the Whisperer'' has made it known that any Navarr [[military unit]] based in Therunin that is enchanted with [[Unleash the Beasts Within]] at the coming summit will be supported further by his heralds. The ritual will provide an additional two ranks when [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|supporting]] an army on campaign. Further, if the army is in Therunin, then the captain will also receive a [[Venture#Raid_the_Druj\|Druj potion]], taken from the Druj remnants in the territory. The presence of the heralds of Agramant would be known to every Imperial taking part in the campaign, but not who they were attached to. ('''OOC Note:''' It would be mentioned in the winds of war, but it would not be clear which military unit they were supporting.)		It seems that heralds of ''He who calls the Lost to Feast'' are now active in the territory. For the most part, they have been resolutely ignored - or beaten to death with extreme violence - but as time goes on, more Navarri are bound to be tempted. In an attempt to hasten that along, ''the Whisperer'' has made it known that any Navarr [[military unit]] based in Therunin that is enchanted with [[Unleash the Beasts Within]] at the coming summit will be supported further by his heralds. The ritual will provide an additional two ranks when [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|supporting]] an army on campaign. Further, if the army is in Therunin, then the captain will also receive a [[Venture#Raid_the_Druj\|Druj potion]], taken from the Druj remnants in the territory. The presence of the heralds of Agramant would be known to every Imperial taking part in the campaign, but not who they were attached to. ('''OOC Note:''' It would be mentioned in the winds of war, but it would not be clear which military unit they were supporting.)
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	Obviously, the ritual is in [[Urizen lore]], which means that any Navarri willing would need to convince a ritualist from that nation to help them. The ''Hunter in the Wastes'' offers a different gift to the Masters of the High Peaks; any Urizen magician who performs [[Treacher's Quill]] this season to ask for boons defending against the vallorn and reclaiming Therunin, can include with it 14 liao and a piece of jewellery. ''Old Bloody Teeth'' will return the jewellery as a boon, a [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] that enhances a Winter ritualist's ability to perform the rituals in the [[Agramant#Childer_of_the_Black_Drop\|Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society]].		Obviously, the ritual is in [[Urizen lore]], which means that any Navarri willing would need to convince a ritualist from that nation to help them. The ''Hunter in the Wastes'' offers a different gift to the Masters of the High Peaks; any Urizen magician who performs [[Treacher's Quill]] this season to ask for boons defending against the vallorn and reclaiming Therunin, can include with it 14 liao and a piece of jewellery. ''Old Bloody Teeth'' will return the jewellery as a boon, a [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] that enhances a Winter ritualist's ability to perform the rituals in the [[Agramant#Childer_of_the_Black_Drop\|Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society]].

	If a magician found a way to send a dose of [[true liao]] with their jewellery instead, they would receive an incomparable boon, a powerful relic from the Howler for the magician and a boon to invoke Agramant's aid in defence of a homeland when attacked. Of course, it's not ''only'' the Urizen who have the ways and means to cast that ritual, the ''Carnivore Concierge'' has friends in all nations, and the same offer is open to others too.		If a magician found a way to send a dose of [[true liao]] with their jewellery instead, they would receive an incomparable boon, a powerful relic from the Howler for the magician and a boon to invoke Agramant's aid in defence of a homeland when attacked. Of course, it's not ''only'' the Urizen who have the ways and means to cast that ritual, the ''Carnivore Concierge'' has friends in all nations, and the same offer is open to others too.

	===Moments of Silence (Sorin)===		===Moments of Silence (Sorin)===
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	For an entire year, the ruins of Eoradal have hosted the Basalt Citadel of [[Sorin\|the Empty One]]. Even when the [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|Frozen Citadel]] was called from the demesne of the [[Cathan Canae\|Immovable One]], the '''Heralds of the Reaper''' drew the black stone fortress from the Silent Kingdom. This commitment to the defence of [[Mareave]] has drawn the grudging respect of the Monarch of the Silent Kingdom, who has dispatched the ''Sepulchral Pontifex'' to speak with the Imperial orcs to see what strength and wisdom they have gained over the conflict of the last year.		For an entire year, the ruins of Eoradal have hosted the Basalt Citadel of [[Sorin\|the Empty One]]. Even when the [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|Frozen Citadel]] was called from the demesne of the [[Cathan Canae\|Immovable One]], the '''Heralds of the Reaper''' drew the black stone fortress from the Silent Kingdom. This commitment to the defence of [[Mareave]] has drawn the grudging respect of the Monarch of the Silent Kingdom, who has dispatched the ''Sepulchral Pontifex'' to speak with the Imperial orcs to see what strength and wisdom they have gained over the conflict of the last year.

	Should the answer please the Pontifex, and an appropriate level of respect and gratitude be shown, there is an offer the Tomb King wishes to make to the nation, though details of this were not shared with the civil service. The Sepulchral Pontifex has not visited the mortal realm in decades and will therefore be guided by an ~~attache~~, ''Noah of the Fallen Leaves''.		Should the answer please the Pontifex, and an appropriate level of respect and gratitude be shown, there is an offer the Tomb King wishes to make to the nation, though details of this were not shared with the civil service. The Sepulchral Pontifex has not visited the mortal realm in decades and will therefore be guided by an attaché, ''Noah of the Fallen Leaves''.

	Finally, the Sepulchral Pontifex requests the attendance of one of the '''Heralds of the Reaper''' and one of the '''Wolves of the Pale Raven''', ideally '''Lenni Voittoson''' as their only [[Draughir\|whelpborn]], to attend as well. There is some concern that the Heralds do not have a single whelpborn amongst them; they should find someone who is to speak on their behalf while they are there.		Finally, the Sepulchral Pontifex requests the attendance of one of the '''Heralds of the Reaper''' and one of the '''Wolves of the Pale Raven''', ideally '''Lenni Voittoson''' as their only [[Draughir\|whelpborn]], to attend as well. There is some concern that the Heralds do not have a single whelpborn amongst them; they should find someone who is to speak on their behalf while they are there.
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	* '''Irra Harah has asked the Gryphon's Pride to help the rebels build watchtowers in Nesustak Forest'''		* '''Irra Harah has asked the Gryphon's Pride to help the rebels build watchtowers in Nesustak Forest'''
	* '''If supported by the Gryphon's Pride, the watchtowers will remove the under threat quality from the region'''		* '''If supported by the Gryphon's Pride, the watchtowers will remove the under threat quality from the region'''
	Two seasons ago, '''Ser Guy of the Twisted Rose''', [[Gryphon's Pride\|General of the Gryphon's Pride]], met with heralds of Irra Harah to [[Can_you_hear_me%3F#The_Prince_of_a_Thousand_Foes\|discuss]] how the people of Dawn understand the world. The outcome of that meeting is still unknown, but the general's orders from [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Gryphon's_Pride\|that season]] and the [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Gryphon's_Pride\|one following]] both make references to the children of Papa Otec. A few heralds of Shackle-Smasher were seen around the army last season in the [[Sarangrave]], talking to the questing knights and war-witches of the army, and now ''Broadleaf'', herald of Warrenwise, comes to the army with a request.		Two seasons ago, '''Ser Guy of the Twisted Rose''', [[Gryphon's Pride\|General of the Gryphon's Pride]], met with heralds of Irra Harah to [[Can_you_hear_me%3F#The_Prince_of_a_Thousand_Foes\|discuss]] how the people of Dawn understand the world. The outcome of that meeting is still unknown, but the general's orders from [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Military_Council_orders#Gryphon's_Pride\|that season]] and the [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Military_Council_orders#Gryphon's_Pride\|one following]] both make references to the children of ''Papa Otec''. A few heralds of ''Shackle-Smasher'' were seen around the army last season in the [[Sarangrave]], talking to the questing knights and war-witches of the army, and now ''Broadleaf'', herald of ''Warrenwise'', comes to the army with a request.
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	The rebels of the Sarangrave are busy consolidating their hold on [[Sarangrave#Nesustak_Forest\|Nesustak Forest]], but the region lies in the shadow of the [[Keeper_of_the_Last_Battle#Last_Battle_Wayhouse\|Last Battle Wayhouse]] in [[The Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]]. The Bloodwater Spears have, with the support of the Prince of Beggars' heralds, drawn up plans for a series of [[edifice\|watchtowers]] that will remove the ever-present [[Region_qualities#Under_Threat\|threat]] imposed by the [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] on the region. However, the work will take years if the rebels have no outside help. ''Broadleaf'' has discussed the matter with Halyx Fireeyes, the young matriarch of the sept, and they have agreed to allow the soldiers of the Gryphon's Pride - and only the Gryphon's Pride - to help.		The rebels of the Sarangrave are busy consolidating their hold on [[Sarangrave#Nesustak_Forest\|Nesustak Forest]], but the region lies in the shadow of the [[Keeper_of_the_Last_Battle#Last_Battle_Wayhouse\|Last Battle Wayhouse]] in [[The Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]]. The Bloodwater Spears have, with the support of the Prince of Beggars' heralds, drawn up plans for a series of [[edifice\|watchtowers]] that will remove the ever-present [[Region_qualities#Under_Threat\|threat]] imposed by the [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] on the region. However, the work will take years if the rebels have no outside help. ''Broadleaf'' has discussed the matter with Halyx Fireeyes, the young matriarch of the sept, and they have agreed to allow the soldiers of the Gryphon's Pride - and only the Gryphon's Pride - to help.
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	Shortly after the end of the Autumn Equinox, the alder of [[Wildest_dreams#New_Longstwick_Market\|New Longstwick]] is approached by a distressed-looking briar, ''Margie o' the Woods''. The [[briar\|greenscar]] explains that there's something strange going on at the Hare Stone, and that a herald of [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] has told them to ask for smiths and landskeepers of Anvil to visit and "''work out what's what''". The briar asks that '''Linley Weaver''', as representative of the coven that most [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_interlude#Stone,_Branch,_Fen,_and_Ice\|recently]] performed [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] on Alderly. Linley Weaver is asked to arrange for six to come, ideally an even mix of landskeepers and smiths.		Shortly after the end of the Autumn Equinox, the alder of [[Wildest_dreams#New_Longstwick_Market\|New Longstwick]] is approached by a distressed-looking briar, ''Margie o' the Woods''. The [[briar\|greenscar]] explains that there's something strange going on at the Hare Stone, and that a herald of [[Irra Harah\|Prince with a Thousand Foes]] has told them to ask for smiths and landskeepers of Anvil to visit and "''work out what's what''". The briar asks that '''Linley Weaver''', as representative of the coven that most [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_interlude#Stone,_Branch,_Fen,_and_Ice\|recently]] performed [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] on Alderly. Linley Weaver is asked to arrange for six to come, ideally an even mix of landskeepers and smiths.

	Margie says the Price doesn't mind if Linley is in the number but they should include at least one attending their first summit, and someone who knows the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Rattle_of_the_Bones\|history of the woods]]. ''Margie'' warns that the number shouldn't include any holders of Imperial titles, as that would apparently just make things worse; "''the protectors won't stop fighting and, frankly, they're fucking me right off''". Who the Protectors are and why they're fighting remains something of a mystery.		Margie says the Price doesn't mind if Linley is in the number but they should include at least one attending their first summit, and someone who knows the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Rattle_of_the_Bones\|history of the woods]]. ''Margie'' warns that the number shouldn't include any holders of Imperial titles, as that would apparently just make things worse; "''the protectors won't stop fighting and, frankly, they're fucking me right off''". Who the Protectors are and why they're fighting remains something of a mystery.

	===Midwinter, Was It? (Llofir)===		===Midwinter, Was It? (Llofir)===
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	* '''This conjunction is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Unlikely_or_Contained\|combat contained]] encounter		* '''This conjunction is a [[Accessibility#Combat_Unlikely_or_Contained\|combat contained]] encounter
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