Urizen groups - Revision history

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	* The name of your [[arbiter]] if you have one		* The name of your [[arbiter]] if you have one

	You should also include up to 250 words of description, detailing the kind of things that other characters might know about your spire. Have a look at the description for an [[Spire#Arcane_Spires\|arcane spire]], [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]], or [[Spire#Temples\|temple]] for ideas on the kind of information that is useful. For example, if you are from an an arcane spire, then what kind of magic are you known for? You must also include a few sentences of history, especially around the reasons for the spire's [[Spire#Formation\|formation]].		You should also include up to 250 words of description, detailing the kind of things that other characters might know about your spire. Have a look at the description for an [[Spire#Arcane_Spires\|arcane spire]], [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]], or [[Spire#Temples\|temple]] for ideas on the kind of information that is useful. For example, if you are from an arcane spire, then what kind of magic are you known for? You must also include a few sentences of history, especially around the reasons for the spire's [[Spire#Formation\|formation]].

	Some other questions to consider include:		Some other questions to consider include:

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The Lighthouse at Nikephoros

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	*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire		*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire
	*'''Region:''' Naris		*'''Region:''' Naris
	*'''Apothegm:''' ''I will be better.''		*'''Apothegm:''' ''I will be better''
	*'''Arbiter:''' Telemachus		*'''Arbiter:''' Telemachus
	The foundations of the Lighthouse at Nikephoros were laid before Urizen joined the Empire. It was founded as a citadel from which Urizen mariners patrolled the coasts, pirating barbarian shipping and repulsing orc raids on the shipyards at Elos.		The foundations of the Lighthouse at Nikephoros were laid before Urizen joined the Empire. It was founded as a citadel from which Urizen mariners patrolled the coasts, pirating barbarian shipping and repulsing orc raids on the shipyards at Elos.

	After joining the Empire - and with its naval importance diminished following the creation of the first imperial navy - centuries of slow decline began. The discovery of a potent Winter regio in a deep tidal cave beneath the spire changed the focus of the Lighthouse, and over generations it transitioned from a decaying citadel into a decaying spire. But within the stagnant heart of the spire the influence of the Winter ritualists grew, and the Circle of the Drowned was formed.		After joining the Empire - and with its naval importance diminished following the creation of the first imperial navy - centuries of slow decline began. The discovery of a potent Winter regio in a deep tidal cave beneath the spire changed the focus of the Lighthouse, and over generations, it transitioned from a decaying citadel into a decaying spire. But within the stagnant heart of the spire, the influence of the Winter ritualists grew, and the Circle of the Drowned was formed.

	At a recent coven symposium the Circle of the Drowned enacted a political coup, seizing leadership from the passive old guard in favour of the new.		At a recent coven symposium, the Circle of the Drowned enacted a political coup, seizing leadership from the passive old guard in favour of the new.

	Now dedicated overwhelmingly to Ambition the spire is ascendant. They embody the principles of the Wasteland strongly, holding close to their oaths and using any and all tools to achieve their ambitions. The Circle and the spire care more about magic as a tool to achieve their goals than as an end in itself, practising both astronomancy and blood magic. When they gather at Anvil they do so with a singular purpose, pushing for the reunification of Urizen and the defeat of its myriad foes. The ~~banner Urizen, Whole~~ was ~~founded by~~ the ~~Lighthouse with a simple oath - ''"by my deeds, Urizen will be restored"''~~.		Now dedicated overwhelmingly to Ambition, the spire is ascendant. They embody the principles of the Wasteland strongly, holding close to their oaths and using any and all tools to achieve their ambitions. The Circle and the spire care more about magic as a tool to achieve their goals than as an end in itself, practising both astronomancy and blood magic. When they gather at Anvil, they do so with a singular purpose, pushing for the reunification of Urizen and the defeat of its myriad foes. The Lighthouse at Nikephoros was [[On southern sands\|collapsed]] in 386YE during battle with the Grendel.

	===Netherwatch Spire===		===Netherwatch Spire===

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	Currently, the Temple’s goals remain set on returning Urizen’s lost territories and setting the people back onto a logical and individualistic path. They are also outspoken critics of the sentinels, who have failed in the defence of Urizen and turned their backs on its people, and of the Citadel Guard, who they see to have been mismanaged, underutilised in aid of Urizeni interests.		Currently, the Temple’s goals remain set on returning Urizen’s lost territories and setting the people back onto a logical and individualistic path. They are also outspoken critics of the sentinels, who have failed in the defence of Urizen and turned their backs on its people, and of the Citadel Guard, who they see to have been mismanaged, underutilised in aid of Urizeni interests.

			==Spires of Sarangrave==
			Those spires that have moved to Sarangrave do so in a territory where almost every facet is anathema to Urizen.
			<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sarangrave Reforged.png\|caption=Sarangrave Reforged}}</div>
			===Sarangrave Reforged===
			*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire
			*'''Region:''' Bloodwater Marsh
			*'''Apothgem:''' The fires of the forge bring light to the darkness.
			*'''Arbiter:''' Esteban Ezmara of Sarangrave Reforged
			The spire formed in 387YE after Zenith Ascendant declared their oaths complete and moved to Sarangrave with a new purpose.

			The spire is formed around a significant number of Autumn magicians, and although individuals follow their own virtues the spire as a whole is a Prosperity sect, with those who join swearing an oath to work hard and bring prosperity to the Sarangrave after the darkness of the Druj.

			The spire values its architects highly; artifice and construction are held in as much esteem as magic by many members. Indeed, all the efforts of the spire focus on the enlightenment and improvement of Sarangrave. Urizen will be the crown of the Empire, and Sarangrave will be the jewel in that crown.

	==Spires of Spiral==		==Spires of Spiral==
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	*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire		*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire
	*'''Region:''' Apulus		*'''Region:''' Apulus
	*'''Arbiter:''' Letho Southshore.		*'''Arbiter:''' Letho Southshore
	The Academy of the Southern Shore is a prominent teaching institution aimed towards young magicians of Urizen. Its students range in ages from the youngest children to young imperial citizens, who spend time at the Academy in order to refine their arete. The spire itself is built on the slopes overlooking Apulus. The spire has been known to take in refugees, sometimes those of other nations who arrive from the seas.		The Academy of the Southern Shore is a prominent teaching institution aimed towards young magicians of Urizen. Its students range in ages from the youngest children to young imperial citizens, who spend time at the Academy in order to refine their arete. The spire itself is built on the slopes overlooking Apulus. The spire has been known to take in refugees, sometimes those of other nations who arrive from the seas.

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	At Anvil, the Tropaion mission is clear. To espouse and extol the arete of the sentinel in all of its forms. To advance the utopic mission of Urizen. To assist their magic using counterparts to the best of their ability. To eradicate weakness and vulnerability from their nation, lest it ever fall to barbarian hands again.		At Anvil, the Tropaion mission is clear. To espouse and extol the arete of the sentinel in all of its forms. To advance the utopic mission of Urizen. To assist their magic using counterparts to the best of their ability. To eradicate weakness and vulnerability from their nation, lest it ever fall to barbarian hands again.
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	===Zenith Ascendant===		===Zenith Ascendant===
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	The Spire formed in 383YE from a number of Highborn citizens from Reikos moving to Urizen, inviting people to temporary holdings in Redoubt whilst the Druj were expelled from Zenith. At the end of that campaign the Spire formally moved to the mountains near the shores of Bountiful Autumn in Occursion and began construction of their new spire.		The Spire formed in 383YE from a number of Highborn citizens from Reikos moving to Urizen, inviting people to temporary holdings in Redoubt whilst the Druj were expelled from Zenith. At the end of that campaign the Spire formally moved to the mountains near the shores of Bountiful Autumn in Occursion and began construction of their new spire.

	The Spire is formed around a significant number of Autumn magicians, and although individuals follow their own virtues the Spire as a whole is a Prosperity sect, with those who join swearing an oath to work hard and bring prosperity to Zenith after the devastation wrought by the Druj. The Spire values it's architects highly; artifice and construction held in as much esteem as magic by many members. Indeed, all the efforts of the Spire focus around the restoration and improvement of Zenith, to once more see it ascendant in the Empire.		The Spire is formed around a significant number of Autumn magicians, and although individuals follow their own virtues the Spire as a whole is a Prosperity sect, with those who join swearing an oath to work hard and bring prosperity to Zenith after the devastation wrought by the Druj. The Spire values it's architects highly; artifice and construction held in as much esteem as magic by many members. Indeed, all the efforts of the Spire focus around the restoration and improvement of Zenith, to once more see it ascendant in the Empire.-->

	==Contributing==		==Contributing==

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	The Spire closed its public doors following the awakening of the {{Black Plateau}} and lost many of its students. In the wake of this tragedy members of the Spire first travelled to Anvil, since this fateful step the Academy has slowly been returning to strength.		The Spire closed its public doors following the awakening of the {{Black Plateau}} and lost many of its students. In the wake of this tragedy members of the Spire first travelled to Anvil, since this fateful step the Academy has slowly been returning to strength.

	<div style="float:right; width: ~~200~~; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ankarien_banner.jpg\|caption=The Great Library of Ankarien}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ankarien_banner.jpg\|caption=The Great Library of Ankarien}}</div>

	===The Great Library of Ankarien===		===The Great Library of Ankarien===
	*'''Purpose:''' Arcane spire		*'''Purpose:''' Arcane spire
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	Ankarien is mostly focused on politics and learning, with a strong tradition of both magi and stargazers. It has a slightly unusual leadership structure, with the arbiter responsible for the internal affairs of the spire and a maester responsible for wider leadership. It sees itself as leading the reclamation of Spiral and this underpins its entire philosophy, along with a strong sense of its own history and tradition.		Ankarien is mostly focused on politics and learning, with a strong tradition of both magi and stargazers. It has a slightly unusual leadership structure, with the arbiter responsible for the internal affairs of the spire and a maester responsible for wider leadership. It sees itself as leading the reclamation of Spiral and this underpins its entire philosophy, along with a strong sense of its own history and tradition.
			<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Myriad Stream.png\|caption=Temple of the Myraid Stream\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
			===Temple of the Myriad Stream===
			*'''Purpose:''' Temple
			*'''Region:''' Apstrus
			*'''Apothegm:''' ''The Many in The One, The One in The Many''
			*'''Arbiter: ''' Halkyon
			An ancient temple hidden among forested canyons on the remotest fringe of Apstrus, spire tradition holds that the temple was founded by a group of questors who departed Solen’s Doubt over a debate on the question of the One and the Many. Secluded as it was, the temple remained a hidden sanctuary during the Grendel occupation, its surface structures dismantled to avoid detection and its sentinels becoming adept scouts, skilled at moving unseen through the rugged landscape of Spiral.

			The temple is centred on its ‘Mirrorspire’, an inverted tower formed from a cavernous sinkhole. Its chambers and halls are carved from its walls, making skilful use of the geology and extending deep into the spectacular karst caverns that honeycomb the rock. These lead to the spiritual heart of the temple, a huge cavern named the ‘Great Gallery’, filled with the natural music of several converging underground waterfalls.

			The philosophy of the Myriad Stream emphasises dialogue, within the self, and between the self and creation, as a core practice towards cultivating poise, arête and virtue. Thus, they focus on contemplation of the [[Net of the Heavens]] to produce efficacious and flowing action. Now home to a mix of spiritual seekers, grizzled veterans of the long war for Spiral and refugees from fallen spires, the temple seeks to recover its legacy as a place of pilgrimage and spiritual education, to preserve the Urizen heritage of Spiral, and to fortify all of Spiral’s people against the influence of the {{Black Plateau}}.

	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Whitestork.jpg\|caption=The Temple of the White Stork\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Whitestork.jpg\|caption=The Temple of the White Stork\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	===Temple of the White Stork===		===Temple of the White Stork===

Hailmur: /* Tropaion Citadel */

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Tropaion Citadel

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	*'''Region:''' Proceris		*'''Region:''' Proceris
	*'''Apothegm:''' Utopia, no matter the cost		*'''Apothegm:''' Utopia, no matter the cost
	*'''Arbiter:''' ~~Ubarius~~		*'''Arbiter:''' Plinius
	Tropaion Citadel sits in Proceris, astride the Twilight Gate, peering into Spiral. Built at the earliest opportunity following the scourging of Druj from Zenith, its two imposing towers sit on each side of the pass. Connected by thin wooden bridges, the residents of each tower use these areas to practice against each other, resulting in a jocular internal rivalry.		Tropaion Citadel sits in Proceris, astride the Twilight Gate, peering into Spiral. Built at the earliest opportunity following the scourging of Druj from Zenith, its two imposing towers sit on each side of the pass. Connected by thin wooden bridges, the residents of each tower use these areas to practice against each other, resulting in a jocular internal rivalry.

	At Anvil, the Tropaion mission is clear. To espouse and extol the arete of the sentinel in all of its forms. To advance the ~~holy~~ utopic mission of Urizen. To assist their magic using counterparts to the best of their ability. To eradicate weakness and vulnerability from their nation, lest it ever fall to barbarian hands again.		At Anvil, the Tropaion mission is clear. To espouse and extol the arete of the sentinel in all of its forms. To advance the utopic mission of Urizen. To assist their magic using counterparts to the best of their ability. To eradicate weakness and vulnerability from their nation, lest it ever fall to barbarian hands again.

	===Zenith Ascendant===		===Zenith Ascendant===

Hailmur: /* Sunshaper Citadel */

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Sunshaper Citadel

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	*'''Apothegm:''' ''Excellence serves''		*'''Apothegm:''' ''Excellence serves''
	*'''Arbiter:''' Eridion Sunshaper		*'''Arbiter:''' Eridion Sunshaper
			Summer blossoms, white stone arches. Sentries adorned in the graceful hues of fuchsia. Bright, vibrant gardens etching spires that reach to the stars nestled amongst the mountains. A testament of endurance against its land's black heart.

	Sunshaper Citadel was founded by the first Urizeni settlers traversing the mountains from Morrow to watch over the Twilight Gate. Over the centuries, it has been damaged and rebuilt again and again, reconstituting much of its original foundations in every recasting. Historically and in the present day, the citadel has engaged with the emergent philosophies of its times, whilst retaining an enduring set of principles around service and excellence.		Sunshaper Citadel was founded by the first Urizeni settlers traversing the mountains from Morrow to watch over the Twilight Gate. Over the centuries, it has been damaged and rebuilt again and again, reconstituting much of its original foundations in every recasting. Historically and in the present day, the citadel has engaged with the emergent philosophies of its times, whilst retaining an enduring set of principles around service and excellence.

	In the shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, the Sentinels here understand that the reality of one's duty cannot be ignored. This philosophy bears forth a culture of sentinels that know well the realities of war, committed to excellence in its tactics, strategy and execution. Housed near a Summer regio, the arete of its people often bears a passionate devotion. The citadel draws its net of heavens wide in the application of military strategy, encouraging people from all walks of life to excel in their fields and direct their efforts towards Urizen's strategic objectives. They see themselves as the immovable protectors of Spiral and seek enlightened perspective, drawn from the deep roots of the earth and lived experiences to the furthest stars and mysteries.		In the shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, the Sentinels here understand that the reality of one's duty cannot be ignored. This philosophy bears forth a culture of sentinels that know well the realities of war, committed to excellence in its tactics, strategy and execution. Housed near a Summer regio, the arete of its people often bears a passionate devotion. The citadel draws its net of heavens wide in the application of military strategy, encouraging people from all walks of life to excel in their fields and direct their efforts towards Urizen's strategic objectives. They see themselves as the immovable protectors of Spiral and seek enlightened perspective, drawn from the deep roots of the earth and lived experiences to the furthest stars and mysteries.

	<ic>Summer blossoms, White Stone arches. Sentries adorned in the graceful hues of fuchsia. Bright, vibrant gardens etching spires that reach to the stars nestled amongst the mountains. A testament of endurance against its land's black heart.</ic>

	==Spires of Zenith==		==Spires of Zenith==

Hailmur: /* Sunshaper Citadel */

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Sunshaper Citadel

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	In the shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, the Sentinels here understand that the reality of one's duty cannot be ignored. This philosophy bears forth a culture of sentinels that know well the realities of war, committed to excellence in its tactics, strategy and execution. Housed near a Summer regio, the arete of its people often bears a passionate devotion. The citadel draws its net of heavens wide in the application of military strategy, encouraging people from all walks of life to excel in their fields and direct their efforts towards Urizen's strategic objectives. They see themselves as the immovable protectors of Spiral and seek enlightened perspective, drawn from the deep roots of the earth and lived experiences to the furthest stars and mysteries.		In the shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, the Sentinels here understand that the reality of one's duty cannot be ignored. This philosophy bears forth a culture of sentinels that know well the realities of war, committed to excellence in its tactics, strategy and execution. Housed near a Summer regio, the arete of its people often bears a passionate devotion. The citadel draws its net of heavens wide in the application of military strategy, encouraging people from all walks of life to excel in their fields and direct their efforts towards Urizen's strategic objectives. They see themselves as the immovable protectors of Spiral and seek enlightened perspective, drawn from the deep roots of the earth and lived experiences to the furthest stars and mysteries.

	<~~quote~~>Summer blossoms, White Stone arches. Sentries adorned in the graceful hues of fuchsia. Bright, vibrant gardens etching spires that reach to the stars nestled amongst the mountains. A testament of endurance against its land's black heart.</ic>		<ic>Summer blossoms, White Stone arches. Sentries adorned in the graceful hues of fuchsia. Bright, vibrant gardens etching spires that reach to the stars nestled amongst the mountains. A testament of endurance against its land's black heart.</ic>

	==Spires of Zenith==		==Spires of Zenith==

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	[[Category:Urizen]][[Category:Groups]]		[[Category:Urizen]][[Category:Groups]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			There are many [[spire\|spires]] in [[Urizen]], but only a comparative handful are involved in the affairs of the Empire (that is, attend the seasonal summits at Anvil). The influence of a spire can wax and wane, and involvement in Imperial affairs is not always a reflection of their influence within the nation itself. This page presents in-character information about the spires that attend, or have attended, [[Anvil]] — the kind of thing that someone who asked about the spire might uncover from talking to their peers. In each case, the information is provided by the players and edited before being put on the wiki.
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	There are many [[spire\|spires]] in [[Urizen]], but only a comparative handful are involved in the affairs of the Empire (that is, attend the seasonal summits at Anvil). The influence of a spire can wax and wane, and involvement in Imperial affairs is not always a reflection of their influence within the nation itself. This page presents in-character information about the spires that attend, or have attended, [[Anvil]] — the kind of thing that someone who asked about the spire might uncover from talking to their peers. In each case, the information is provided by the players and edited before being put on the wiki.

	The majority of spires listed here represent player-character groups. You should not create a character who is part of a spire, or has personal history with one, without first clearing it with the appropriate players. You should also check before including other players' spires in your background. The background team are unlikely to approve a background that significantly impacts or involves another player character spire without their permission. There are also a handful of prominent NPC spires included for completeness, but they are not intended for use by player characters.		The majority of spires listed here represent player-character groups. You should not create a character who is part of a spire, or has personal history with one, without first clearing it with the appropriate players. You should also check before including other players' spires in your background. The background team are unlikely to approve a background that significantly impacts or involves another player character spire without their permission. There are also a handful of prominent NPC spires included for completeness, but they are not intended for use by player characters.

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	*'''Purpose:''' Citadel		*'''Purpose:''' Citadel
	*'''Region:''' Ossuary		*'''Region:''' Ossuary
	*'''Apothegm:''' ''~~The light of day still shines throughout the darkest nights.~~''		*'''Apothegm:''' ''Excellence serves''
	*'''Arbiter:''' Eridion Sunshaper		*'''Arbiter:''' Eridion Sunshaper
	~~Built high upon~~ the ~~hills~~ of the ~~Ossuary region~~, ~~Sunshaper Citadel stood as~~ a ~~point~~ of ~~safety for scholars seeking extended expeditions to~~ the ~~many buried bones~~ of ~~unknown origin~~ in ~~the region~~. ~~With many smiths complementing~~ the ~~high sentinel populace befitting~~ of a citadel, ~~it held many amicable trade alliances with other nations, notably~~ the ~~League in Sarvos~~, ~~trading arms for coin in~~ the ~~name~~ of ~~Prosperity~~.		Sunshaper Citadel was founded by the first Urizeni settlers traversing the mountains from Morrow to watch over the Twilight Gate. Over the centuries, it has been damaged and rebuilt again and again, reconstituting much of its original foundations in every recasting. Historically and in the present day, the citadel has engaged with the emergent philosophies of its times, whilst retaining an enduring set of principles around service and excellence.

			In the shadow of the {{Black Plateau}}, the Sentinels here understand that the reality of one's duty cannot be ignored. This philosophy bears forth a culture of sentinels that know well the realities of war, committed to excellence in its tactics, strategy and execution. Housed near a Summer regio, the arete of its people often bears a passionate devotion. The citadel draws its net of heavens wide in the application of military strategy, encouraging people from all walks of life to excel in their fields and direct their efforts towards Urizen's strategic objectives. They see themselves as the immovable protectors of Spiral and seek enlightened perspective, drawn from the deep roots of the earth and lived experiences to the furthest stars and mysteries.

	~~After the site of the Citadel was desolated by the Druj~~, the ~~inhabitants of Sunshaper Citadel have evacuated out~~ of ~~Spiral~~. ~~Their objective is~~ to ~~gather support from across~~ the ~~Empire for~~ the ~~reclamation of Spiral and rebuilding of the Urizeni infrastructure there~~. ~~They seek to carry the message~~ of Vigilance across the Empire, bolstering the resolve of others that have lost their way and hope to find a path back home. They endeavour to resolve disputes and miscommunications between those in Anvil, to provide a unified Imperial view towards objectives and quell infighting wherever possible. Thanks to Sunshaper's ~~sundering, its members are currently found as advisors and martial aides to those across the nation, with intent to rally those they surround themselves with towards the citadel’s motives~~.		<quote>Summer blossoms, White Stone arches. Sentries adorned in the graceful hues of fuchsia. Bright, vibrant gardens etching spires that reach to the stars nestled amongst the mountains. A testament of endurance against its land's black heart.</ic>

	==Spires of Zenith==		==Spires of Zenith==

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	==Spires of Redoubt==		==Spires of Redoubt==
	Redoubt is still a little wild; the spires here have a strong martial tradition.		Redoubt is still a little wild; the spires here have a strong martial tradition.
			===Celestial Cartographers===
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			*'''Purpose:''' Arcane
			*'''Region:''' Naris
			*'''Apothegm:''' ''From the seas to the stars, the path to your Ambition is to chart your course''
			*'''Arbiter:''' Xenia
			The Spire of the Celestial Cartographers is a new spire founded out of an old one, at a troubled moment for Redoubt.

			The original spire (known as Ephemeris) was created in pre-Imperial days as an offshoot of the settlement of Elos. It lived up to its name by virtue of the instructional maps of the constellations picked out in light stones on the central tower. The scholars of Ephemeris had been known for developing navigational star charts used by Urizen fleet captains. Its small library was based on this, diversifying into political texts after Nicovar’s reign. In more recent times, the spire had become a haven for those interested in becoming magi, although fleet owners and those interested in trade have always been well represented.

			The events of 387YE proved a turning point for the Spire. Migrations out of Zenith and Spiral had created changes in the population’s focus over time, and plans had been made to form a new spire with the completion of the Rhianos' Great Race and subsequent publication of the purported "map of the known world". This crystallised into tumultuous change with the invasion of Naris and the evacuation of Ephemeris. This left behind a band of fleet captains and their allies operating out of Cargo, calling themselves the Celestial Cartographers, with their sights firmly set on resettling the star-studded towers when the opportunity arises.

			Current expertise within the spire includes fleet operations, trading, and historical research. Magical skills focus chiefly on Autumn with some expertise in Day lore.

	===The Citadel of Stillwaters===		===The Citadel of Stillwaters===
	*'''Purpose:''' Citadel		*'''Purpose:''' Citadel
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	==Spires of Spiral==		==Spires of Spiral==
	Those spires that remain in Spiral do so in a territory assigned to the League and that has a malign force that squats at the centre of the territory.		Those spires that remain in Spiral do so in a territory assigned to the League and that has a malign force that squats at the centre of the territory

	===Academy of the Southern Shore===		===Academy of the Southern Shore===
	*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire		*'''Purpose:''' Arcane Spire

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Starsong

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	Starsong had a small spire hidden away amongst the collection of spires in the Arch of the Sky until the Druj came and razed it to the ground. The few members that managed to survive are now active in Anvil, and work on rebuilding the spire to its former glory.		Starsong had a small spire hidden away amongst the collection of spires in the Arch of the Sky until the Druj came and razed it to the ground. The few members that managed to survive are now active in Anvil, and work on rebuilding the spire to its former glory.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~WandererIllustrationInk~~.~~JPG~~\|title=~~The~~ Wanderer ~~(Illus.)~~}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=HouseoftheWanderer.png\|title=House of the Wanderer}}</div>

	===Temple of the Wanderer===		===Temple of the Wanderer===
	*'''Purpose:''' Sword Scholar Temple		*'''Purpose:''' Sword Scholar Temple