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Twiggy at 15:41, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T15:41:05Z

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	The simplest and most obvious thing to do would be to rebuild the Golden Cascade. This series of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrace_%28agriculture%29 terraces] carved into the foothills was supported with powerful ritual magic, and great polished mirrors that ensured that the fields received as much sunlight as possible all year round. It contributed significantly to the wealth and prosperity of the territory so it was one of the first things the brutal Druj targeted when they invaded.		The simplest and most obvious thing to do would be to rebuild the Golden Cascade. This series of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrace_%28agriculture%29 terraces] carved into the foothills was supported with powerful ritual magic, and great polished mirrors that ensured that the fields received as much sunlight as possible all year round. It contributed significantly to the wealth and prosperity of the territory so it was one of the first things the brutal Druj targeted when they invaded.

	It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season..		It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season.

	Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and even in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.		Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and even in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.

Twiggy at 02:18, 22 January 2026

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	Now that the Seventh Wave have mapped out the locations of the pillars, it is relatively straightforward to remove them. The Imperial Senate could pass a [[Senate motion]] instructing the civil service to hire [[sentinel\|sentinels]], [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]], magicians and priests to work together to systematically remove the pillars. It would not be cheap: it would cost 75 thrones taken directly from the Imperial treasury every season that the miasma endures. But one region would be completely cleared of miasma each season until the work was done.		Now that the Seventh Wave have mapped out the locations of the pillars, it is relatively straightforward to remove them. The Imperial Senate could pass a [[Senate motion]] instructing the civil service to hire [[sentinel\|sentinels]], [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]], magicians and priests to work together to systematically remove the pillars. It would not be cheap: it would cost 75 thrones taken directly from the Imperial treasury every season that the miasma endures. But one region would be completely cleared of miasma each season until the work was done.

	The other way to clear a region would be for a [[general]] to order their [[Imperial army]] to take a [[Army_orders#Heroic_Stand\|heroic stand]] in Zenith. Soldiers from the army would actively engage the tortured souls, winter spirits, and any Druj that remain in the territory. They would take no casualties from this action, but they would be engaging with enemies and so could not benefit from any resupply. Each Imperial army that spends a season in the territory on heroic stand orders will remove the miasma pillars from one region (the general should issue suitable orders to indicate which region will be targeted). It is possible for more than one Imperial army to cooperate to clear the area faster if they wish.		The other way to clear a region would be for a [[general]] to order their [[Army\|Imperial army]] to take a [[Army_orders#Heroic_Stand\|heroic stand]] in Zenith. Soldiers from the army would actively engage the tortured souls, winter spirits, and any Druj that remain in the territory. They would take no casualties from this action, but they would be engaging with enemies and so could not benefit from any resupply. Each Imperial army that spends a season in the territory on heroic stand orders will remove the miasma pillars from one region (the general should issue suitable orders to indicate which region will be targeted). It is possible for more than one Imperial army to cooperate to clear the area faster if they wish.

	===A Border 'tween the Mountains and the Moon===		===A Border 'tween the Mountains and the Moon===

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	Masters of the territory for almost three years, the [[Druj]] have left a bitter legacy in their wake. They have immiserated those left behind and destroyed everything that could not be stolen. Their fetid pillars dot the land, anchoring the oppressive [[Druj miasma\|miasma]]. They deliberately released sinister cephalopods into the waterways of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]]. The beasts breed quickly, and by all accounts have begun to infest the lakes of [[Zenith#Occursion\|Occursion]] as well. Everywhere, [[spire\|spires]] have been destroyed, libraries looted and burned, and anyone who darted to resist has been put to the sword.		Masters of the territory for almost three years, the [[Druj]] have left a bitter legacy in their wake. They have immiserated those left behind and destroyed everything that could not be stolen. Their fetid pillars dot the land, anchoring the oppressive [[Druj miasma\|miasma]]. They deliberately released sinister cephalopods into the waterways of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]]. The beasts breed quickly, and by all accounts have begun to infest the lakes of [[Zenith#Occursion\|Occursion]] as well. Everywhere, [[spire\|spires]] have been destroyed, libraries looted and burned, and anyone who darted to resist has been put to the sword.

	Now every sinew of the Empire's body strains to the challenge of restoring Zenith. The [[Senate]] has [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_stabilising_Zenith\|instructed the civil service]] to carry out a full [[appraisal]] of the territory. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] has asked the followers of [[Prosperity]] to pursue opportunities for commerce and development. Imperial magicians have laid beneficial enchantments over the land to begin the healing. And while the Imperial military pursue the last of the Druj, at least two armies have devoted their efforts to gathering information and uprooting the Druj's poison. The war for Zenith is won, now the Empire must make something of the victory.		Now every sinew of the Empire's body strains to the challenge of restoring Zenith. The [[Senate]] has [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_stabilising_Zenith\|instructed the civil service]] to carry out a full [[appraisal]] of the territory. The [[Synod]] has asked the followers of [[Prosperity]] to pursue opportunities for commerce and development. Imperial magicians have laid beneficial enchantments over the land to begin the healing. And while the Imperial military pursue the last of the Druj, at least two armies have devoted their efforts to gathering information and uprooting the Druj's poison. The war for Zenith is won, now the Empire must make something of the victory.

	==Salt and Stone==		==Salt and Stone==

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T15:29:30Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

Twiggy at 03:06, 29 December 2025

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	==Salt and Stone==		==Salt and Stone==
	<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Barachel of Adina's Charge, General of the Seventh Wave">The Highborn National Assembly has mandated that we root out the poisonous legacy of the Druj in Zenith. Send out our Unconquered. Find every trap, every tortured Soul, Every pillar of Blasphemous miasma. Let us bring salvation in our wake.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Barachel of Adina's Charge, General of the Seventh Wave">The Highborn National Assembly has mandated that we root out the poisonous legacy of the Druj in Zenith. Send out our Unconquered. Find every trap, every tortured Soul, Every pillar of Blasphemous miasma. Let us bring salvation in our wake.</quote></div>
	* '''The Seventh Wave have ensured that Zenith will not suffer the ~~terrorized~~ quality'''		* '''The Seventh Wave have ensured that Zenith will not suffer the terrorised quality'''
	* '''The armies have secured the borders of Zenith ensuring that no region is under-threat from the Druj'''		* '''The armies have secured the borders of Zenith ensuring that no region is under-threat from the Druj'''
	Urged on by the priests of the Highborn Assembly, the Seventh Wave have turned aside from the fight against the Druj and focussed on rooting out their poisonous legacy. A legion of problems beset liberated Zenith. The Highborn soldiers hunt down tormented souls, putting as many as they can to rest. The lingering Winter spirits unleashed by [[Quickening Cold Meat\|Imperial ritual magic]] are hunted and dispatched, sent to lurk in the wild places as far from civilisation as possible. Druj guerrillas are rooted out from the caves and deep dells they have made their lairs. The virtuous crusade has removed any chance for the Druj to inflict a permanent terror on Zenith, but there are still problems to be solved.		Urged on by the priests of the Highborn Assembly, the Seventh Wave have turned aside from the fight against the Druj and focussed on rooting out their poisonous legacy. A legion of problems beset liberated Zenith. The Highborn soldiers hunt down tormented souls, putting as many as they can to rest. The lingering Winter spirits unleashed by [[Quickening Cold Meat\|Imperial ritual magic]] are hunted and dispatched, sent to lurk in the wild places as far from civilisation as possible. Druj guerrillas are rooted out from the caves and deep dells they have made their lairs. The virtuous crusade has removed any chance for the Druj to inflict a permanent terror on Zenith, but there are still problems to be solved.

Matt: /* Golden Cascade */

2024-04-17T15:06:44Z

Golden Cascade

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	It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season..		It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season..

	Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and ~~ever~~ in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.		Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and even in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.

	'''OOC Note:''' The [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Pride.2C_Vigilance.2C_and_Prosperity\|At the dog and pony show]] Wind of Fortune presents an alternative to rebuilding the Golden Cascade. Both can be undertaken, but the ability to support the Citadel Guard does not "stack" to the point of allowing a second Urizen army.		'''OOC Note:''' The [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Pride.2C_Vigilance.2C_and_Prosperity\|At the dog and pony show]] Wind of Fortune presents an alternative to rebuilding the Golden Cascade. Both can be undertaken, but the ability to support the Citadel Guard does not "stack" to the point of allowing a second Urizen army.

Hailmur at 23:10, 26 February 2024

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Appraisal]]
	<ic>'But it's been destroyed. I don't see why are we bothering with it, it's just a ruin now. It's hardly important.' Canvilla remonstrated with her sister, Solhia, determined to get her to focus on what really mattered.		<ic>'But it's been destroyed. I don't see why are we bothering with it, it's just a ruin now. It's hardly important.' Canvilla remonstrated with her sister, Solhia, determined to get her to focus on what really mattered.

Hailmur: /* The Lost Sinecures */

2023-07-18T16:04:18Z

The Lost Sinecures

Hailmur: /* The Lost Sinecures */

2023-04-25T14:22:07Z

The Lost Sinecures

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Starlight Drift'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Starlight Drift'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Sinecure]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Sinecure]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' ~~Endsmeet~~, Zenith</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Occursion, Zenith</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 mithril, 7 thrones, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 mithril, 7 thrones, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 8 crystal mana and 6 bladeroot to the Custodian of the Starlight Drift each season</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 8 crystal mana and 6 bladeroot to the Custodian of the Starlight Drift each season</td></tr></table></div>

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 During the Winter Solstice a [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions|conjunction]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]] will allow a group to travel to the regio at eleven in the evening on Friday. ''Arbiter Portia'' of the Ring of Solace, has suggested a mixed group of Urizen and Highborn could use it to try and each of the unfortunate former Imperial champions to allow a rite of [[exorcism]]. She asks the [[Archivist of the Echoing Obelisk]] and the [[Senator|Senators]] of Urizen to work together to gather a group of people from both nations who can visit the site and help resolve the problem.
 ==Salvation in our wake (Conjunction)==
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 Aureli Major is accompanied by the loose rabble drawn from across [[Arkad|the arkad]]. The scouts have also indicated that at least two more tortured souls are present here. Heroes attempting the skirmish should consult with the [[High Exorcist]] or the [[Master of the School of Exorcism]] to ensure that they have made the right preparations to deal with these monsters. Given that this represents a direct threat to the citizens of [[Zenith]], the responsibility for this conjunction lies with whoever is appointed as the [[Senator]] for Zenith at the upcoming summit.
 ==Further Reading==

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	It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season..		It would require a great deal of time and work, six months in all, to clear the wreckage and rebuild the Cascade, as well as 60 wains of weirwood and 15 thrones. The benefits would be significant however producing a bounty of 100 random herbs which would be spread between the [[farm\|farms]] in Zenith, and 30 crowns spread between the [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territory every season..

	Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and ~~ever~~ in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.		Most importantly of all, completing the Golden Cascade would provide a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen, easing pressures in Zenith and even in neighbouring [[Redoubt]] and [[Morrow]]. That would mean that Urizen could continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely, even if they lost all access to Spiral. [[To_ride_the_earth#An_Enduring_Loyalty\|Recent events]] mean the army is being supported by the Synod's intervention, but that situation will expire at the end of the Summer Solstice 385YE. Rebuilding the Cascade would prevent further losses to the army, provided Urizen retained control of all three current Urizen territories. Without the Golden Cascade, losing control of a single region of Redoubt or Morrow would see the Citadel Guard begin to decline again.

	'''OOC Note:''' The [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Pride.2C_Vigilance.2C_and_Prosperity\|At the dog and pony show]] Wind of Fortune presents an alternative to rebuilding the Golden Cascade. Both can be undertaken, but the ability to support the Citadel Guard does not "stack" to the point of allowing a second Urizen army.		'''OOC Note:''' The [[At_the_dog_and_eel_show#Pride.2C_Vigilance.2C_and_Prosperity\|At the dog and pony show]] Wind of Fortune presents an alternative to rebuilding the Golden Cascade. Both can be undertaken, but the ability to support the Citadel Guard does not "stack" to the point of allowing a second Urizen army.

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	Masters of the territory for almost three years, the [[Druj]] have left a bitter legacy in their wake. They have immiserated those left behind and destroyed everything that could not be stolen. Their fetid pillars dot the land, anchoring the oppressive [[Druj miasma\|miasma]]. They deliberately released sinister cephalopods into the waterways of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]]. The beasts breed quickly, and by all accounts have begun to infest the lakes of [[Zenith#Occursion\|Occursion]] as well. Everywhere, [[spire\|spires]] have been destroyed, libraries looted and burned, and anyone who darted to resist has been put to the sword.		Masters of the territory for almost three years, the [[Druj]] have left a bitter legacy in their wake. They have immiserated those left behind and destroyed everything that could not be stolen. Their fetid pillars dot the land, anchoring the oppressive [[Druj miasma\|miasma]]. They deliberately released sinister cephalopods into the waterways of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]]. The beasts breed quickly, and by all accounts have begun to infest the lakes of [[Zenith#Occursion\|Occursion]] as well. Everywhere, [[spire\|spires]] have been destroyed, libraries looted and burned, and anyone who darted to resist has been put to the sword.

	Now every sinew of the Empire's body strains to the challenge of restoring Zenith. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_stabilising_Zenith\|instructed the civil service]] to carry out a full [[appraisal]] of the territory. The [[Imperial Synod]] has asked the followers of [[Prosperity]] to pursue opportunities for commerce and development. Imperial magicians have laid beneficial enchantments over the land to begin the healing. And while the Imperial military pursue the last of the Druj, at least two armies have devoted their efforts to gathering information and uprooting the Druj's poison. The war for Zenith is won, now the Empire must make something of the victory.		Now every sinew of the Empire's body strains to the challenge of restoring Zenith. The [[Senate]] has [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_stabilising_Zenith\|instructed the civil service]] to carry out a full [[appraisal]] of the territory. The [[Imperial Synod]] has asked the followers of [[Prosperity]] to pursue opportunities for commerce and development. Imperial magicians have laid beneficial enchantments over the land to begin the healing. And while the Imperial military pursue the last of the Druj, at least two armies have devoted their efforts to gathering information and uprooting the Druj's poison. The war for Zenith is won, now the Empire must make something of the victory.

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	* '''The Imperial Senate has instructed the civil service to carry out an appraisal of Zenith'''		* '''The Imperial Senate has instructed the civil service to carry out an appraisal of Zenith'''
	<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Proposed: Zenith, Seconded: Morrow">To appraise opportunities in Zenith to stabilise and restore the territory, with a focus on supporting returning Zenith refugees and offering succour to those still living there.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Proposed: Zenith, Seconded: Morrow">To appraise opportunities in Zenith to stabilise and restore the territory, with a focus on supporting returning Zenith refugees and offering succour to those still living there.</quote></div>
	During the Autumn Equinox the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] passed a motion instructing the civil service to "''[[appraisal\|appraise]] opportunities in Zenith to stabilise and restore the territory''". Raised by ''Cadeus'', newly elected Senator of Zenith, the motion did not specify a [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] to undertake the work. The Imperial Auditor '''Gerard La Salle''' chose [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to lead the research. Naomi is a highly experienced prognosticator who is known to favour diplomatic solutions to problems.		During the Autumn Equinox the [[Senate]] passed a motion instructing the civil service to "''[[appraisal\|appraise]] opportunities in Zenith to stabilise and restore the territory''". Raised by ''Cadeus'', newly elected Senator of Zenith, the motion did not specify a [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] to undertake the work. The Imperial Auditor '''Gerard La Salle''' chose [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue.27s_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to lead the research. Naomi is a highly experienced prognosticator who is known to favour diplomatic solutions to problems.
	<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><p>'''Bereft of Hope: Rules'''<br> At present Zenith is "bereft of hope", a bitter harvest growing from the desolation of the Druj. While this situation endures there will be no spontaneous winds of fortune that benefit the territory. Imperial actions such as a Senate appraisal will function as normal, but no other [[opportunity\|plot opportunities]] will arise here.</p>		<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><p>'''Bereft of Hope: Rules'''<br> At present Zenith is "bereft of hope", a bitter harvest growing from the desolation of the Druj. While this situation endures there will be no spontaneous winds of fortune that benefit the territory. Imperial actions such as a Senate appraisal will function as normal, but no other [[opportunity\|plot opportunities]] will arise here.</p>

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	===A New Arete===		===A New Arete===
	<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><p>'''A New Arete: Rules'''<br>This wind of fortune presents an opportunity for players to determine what stories begin in Zenith in the future. At the point where we create new [[opportunity]] involving Zenith, then we will take whichever of the three mandates players choose as our starting point when deciding the nature and direction of any plots. If player actions means Zenith remains bereft of hope, then we will use that as the basis for any new plots involving the territory instead.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; max-width: 50%; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><p>'''A New Arete: Rules'''<br>This wind of fortune presents an opportunity for players to determine what stories begin in Zenith in the future. At the point where we create new [[opportunity]] involving Zenith, then we will take whichever of the three mandates players choose as our starting point when deciding the nature and direction of any plots. If player actions means Zenith remains bereft of hope, then we will use that as the basis for any new plots involving the territory instead.</box></div>
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could choose to commission to any, all, or none of the follies listed above. If they do commission one or more of Naomi's plans - then any one of them could become the basis for a new future for Zenith creating a unique opportunity for the territory to embrace a new arete.		The [[Senate]] could choose to commission to any, all, or none of the follies listed above. If they do commission one or more of Naomi's plans - then any one of them could become the basis for a new future for Zenith creating a unique opportunity for the territory to embrace a new arete.

	As soon as one or more of the three commissions above is complete then a [[mandate]] will become available to the [[national assembly\|Urizen Assembly]] to encourage the inhabitants of Zenith to embrace the possibilities embodied by the new structure. This mandate will not be affected by the penalties imposed by being bereft of hope. If endorsed it will set the course of the mountains of Zenith for the future, helping to define the territories identity and arete.		As soon as one or more of the three commissions above is complete then a [[mandate]] will become available to the [[national assembly\|Urizen Assembly]] to encourage the inhabitants of Zenith to embrace the possibilities embodied by the new structure. This mandate will not be affected by the penalties imposed by being bereft of hope. If endorsed it will set the course of the mountains of Zenith for the future, helping to define the territories identity and arete.

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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 mithril, 7 thrones, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 mithril, 7 thrones, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 8 crystal mana and 6 bladeroot to the Custodian of the Starlight Drift each season</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 8 crystal mana and 6 bladeroot to the Custodian of the Starlight Drift each season</td></tr></table></div>

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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 8 mithril, 10 thrones, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 8 mithril, 10 thrones, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 10 crystal mana to the Custodian of the Storm Vault each season</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 10 crystal mana to the Custodian of the Storm Vault each season</td></tr></table></div>

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Tower of the Fall'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Tower of the Fall'''</tr>
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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 wains of mithril, 9 thrones, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 6 wains of mithril, 9 thrones, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 10 crystal mana and 6 [[Vis#Heart.27s_Blood\|Heart's Blood]] to the Keeper of the Tower of the Fall each season</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Provides 10 crystal mana and 6 [[Vis#Heart.27s_Blood\|Heart's Blood]] to the Keeper of the Tower of the Fall each season</td></tr></table></div>

	The Empire could also attempt to rebuild some of the [[sinecure\|sinecures]] ruined in the invasion. These valuable commissions were systematically looted and destroyed by the Druj - but in some cases, parts of the original workings might be restored. Doing so would require less materials, but perversely would increase the financial costs required due to the sheer amount of work to clear the site before construction could begin. The resulting commissions would always retain a somewhat "patched up" visage, but perhaps that is no bad thing. While some are understandably keen to forget the horrors of the Druj occupation, others warn that those who forget history are doomed to get invaded by the Druj over and over again...		The Empire could also attempt to rebuild some of the [[sinecure\|sinecures]] ruined in the invasion. These valuable commissions were systematically looted and destroyed by the Druj - but in some cases, parts of the original workings might be restored. Doing so would require less materials, but perversely would increase the financial costs required due to the sheer amount of work to clear the site before construction could begin. The resulting commissions would always retain a somewhat "patched up" visage, but perhaps that is no bad thing. While some are understandably keen to forget the horrors of the Druj occupation, others warn that those who forget history are doomed to get invaded by the Druj over and over again...
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Haunted Drift</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Haunted Drift</span><br>
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	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Infested Vault</span>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Infested Vault</span>
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: ~~LightGreen~~;">'''Tempest Veins'''</td><td style="background-color: ~~LightGreen~~;"></td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightYellow;">'''Tempest Veins'''</td><td style="background-color: LightYellow;"></td></tr>
	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>12 ingots of Tempest Jade</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>12 ingots of Tempest Jade</td></tr>
	<tr><td>17 crowns</td><td>24 ingots of Tempest Jade</td></tr>		<tr><td>17 crowns</td><td>24 ingots of Tempest Jade</td></tr>