entities called eternals, some of whom are interested in the human world. Players - especially magicians - can meet and negotiate with the eternals. The eternals

interacting with eternals. The Declaration of Alignment is a critical tool used by the Imperial Conclave to interact with the eternals, the supernatural

archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm. Each archmage is expected to represent the Empire to the eternals of their realm, and vice versa

been Summer eternals until they ran afoul of a dark curse. Some scholars say this is impossible, and warn that unlike many other eternals the Thrice-cursed

ambition and intrigue where complex webs of wealth and influence connect the eternals. more... The changelings are touched by the realm of Summer, a realm of

is known to contend with other Eternals for dominance of other territories. She is said to have a number of lesser Eternals who serve her as vassals - lords

among them orcs specifically blessed by the eternal with supernatural strength and resilience. As with many eternals however, Cathan Canae seems to see no conflict

quality is his awareness of and keen interest in eternals of other realms. He is known to dislike the eternals Meraud, Kimus, Basileus Flint, and Wise Rangara

the practice of magic, as well as being home to magical entities called eternals. Magicians have named four of the realms after seasons, but these are symbolic

be the most closely affected by the magic of the eternals. Heralds, the faithful servants of the eternals, are a much more common sight here than anywhere

not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused

out and outwit Eternals wherever possible, gain opportunities to take strength from them and harness it in service to the Empire. Eternals are clearly monstrous

magisters call him The Abominable One and many count him the worst of the eternals. In The Brass Coast and parts of Dawn he is sometimes called The Horned

addressed by male honorifics). It is also occasionally referred to by other eternals by a name that sounds like a sequence of quick clicking noises - noises

her work at her forge. The Forgemistress is often accompanied by lesser eternals and heralds who serve her as guards or assistants, but she is often found

doomed to failure. The nature of eternals is such that once their agreement is procured it cannot be renounced, so most eternals are reluctant to agree to such

much more favourably to briars than to other mortals, even for a Spring Eternal. Like Llofir, Yaw'nagrah is immense. She appears to be a primeval forest

the Conclave as a body not only to the magicians of the Empire, but to eternals and mortal factions alike. The wording of any successful Declaration of

intentionally. Chambers are often inhabited by lesser eternals, heralds, mortals and creatures from the eternal realm as well as people from the mortal world,

mundane); human eternal theory (the theory that the mundane realm is just another realm, and that humans are in some way the eternals of this realm); splintered

who master this particular type of spellcraft are often interested in the eternals. These entities are dangerous, but several of them seem to have a particular

supposition that the Whisper Gallery may not actually be eternals at all, but the constructs of another eternal using them as a mask. On more than one occasion

effulgence, both of which have earned it the epithet The Celestial Library. The eternals and heralds that serve there are universally called the Attendants; they

a strong resonance with ideas of kingship. He seems more keen than most eternals to help establish regio in the mortal world. He can lay terrible curses

magic often. Vates are the only Navarr who are trusted to meet with the eternals or their heralds. There is a belief that the oaths of the Vate help them

evidence that at least one other eternal, perhaps Sung or the Whisper Gallery have an interest in the area as well. The eternals' influence presumably cycles

has drawn his ire. He is often involved in conflicts with other Summer Eternals. It is suggested by scholars of the Summer realm that this exile and the

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as shadows - cast-off by the mortal who created them. Like many Winter eternals her pragmatic nature does not balk at the use of the undead as tools, but

to the power of the constellations; they are not entities in the way the eternals are entities; the Urizen in particular describe them as being much more

metaphor for the mortal spirit, whence comes all passion. Like many Night eternals, Janon collects names to itself. Some artists call it the Muse of Fire

Wise Rangara is outwardly the least malign of the Winter eternals. Most commonly, Rangara is called "The Wise." She is also known as The Ancient One, Eldest

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

maintain good relations between the Empire and friendly eternals, while being quick to identify eternals who are enemies of the Empire and proscribe interaction

pronoun, but like all Spring Eternals actually lacks strong concepts of gender. Several scholars believe that the Eternal itself has never actually made

before, perhaps many times. Indeed, it could well be that they are not two eternals at all, but one powerful magical spirit in two bodies." Now... the situation

sorcerer prohibits them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with eternals. The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse

rituals, seducing the unwary as they attempt to master it. Most of the eternals of the realm are unified by a strong philosophy of determinism and some

sharks that they say symbolise her endless hunger. It seems odd that an eternal of the Spring realm seemingly encourages something as sophisticated as piracy;

group they are almost irresistible, even by the powerful eternal lords of Autumn. Some eternals will simply invoke their name when making a promise, indicating

for Kimus is the Unblinking Eye, a name of which the eternal apparently approves. As with many eternals, especially those of the Realm of Day, Kimus has no

or demonstrate instant (if temporary) mastery of martial skills. Unlike eternals of realms such as Spring, Zakalwe's boons rarely deal with endurance or

curses can shorten a victim's temper or make them jealous. Many of the eternals of the Summer Realm are described as wrathful, such that furious anger

quarry. Suaq magicians are widely known for their clever negotiations with eternals, trying to use their wits and glib tongues to negotiate bargains that favour

are touched by the realm of Summer, a realm of beauty and strength whose eternals are potent symbols of might and majesty. They are proud, confident, individualistic

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a campfire

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

Given that Cold Sun seems to be a relatively new eternal with no previous history of having interacted with the Empire, it is not known to have any other

warriors, or have their blood spilled as offerings to dark spirits or sinister eternals. For years there were also allegations that the Thule fed their slaves

arms like the barbarians; some come with smiles and lies, like false-faced eternals, or even lie in the hearts of weak citizens. Through diligence, detail

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

spiritual being. The eternal is said to make its home at the point where the sky of the Realm of Day touches the ocean. Unlike many other eternals of Day, Roshanwe

slipped over the line into cultish behaviour, reverencing an eternal or group of eternals to the point where they became agents of forces inimical to the

study of eternals is a popular subject for esoteric lore, with as many different theories about them as there are eternals. Some claim that eternals should

seek to outwit Eternals wherever possible, seizing opportunities to take their strength and harness it in service to the Empire. Eternals are clearly monstrous

one unsubstantiated piece of writing in a pre-Imperial treatise on Spring eternals, a creature that seems to be Ossegrahn is said to be incarnated in all

that the eternal will accrue further names as it continues to interact with mortal magicians. The Azoth's true form - inasmuch as Night eternals can be said

seen the eternal undergo a subtle but profound transformation and adopt a new identity. Ylenwe is called the Dove. Unlike many other eternals, Ylenwe does

to attend, as are representatives of friendly nations and the heralds of eternals that are not under enmity. Each archmage is free to use their time as they

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

realm of Spring, a fecund realm of exuberant natural forces whose green eternals care only for life and not at all for humankind. The briars are filled

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

spark missing from Autumn magic when it comes to making new things. The Eternals of Autumn often make copies of creatures - a copper butterfly or a heart

doubt. Strangely, fear is often seen as a positive force by many Winter eternals, who believe that it serves as a warning, helping individuals to realise

Empire - or else actively working to uncover and stymie the schemes of the eternals' mortal allies and twisted heralds. These spy networks are no longer active

any such being or power. This crime incorporates the worship of "gods", eternals and other supernatural beings, though some priests have considered applying

fane also risks sending a message to other eternals - that the Empire favours good relations with another eternal over them. They might request a fane of

The Spider stands for things outside the Imperial sphere of influence; eternals, foreigners, magical powers, great mysteries, those things that stand beyond

airs and graces or other foreign ways. Finally, landskeepers deal with the Eternals. Most have a deep suspicion of these creatures, which have complex and

the eternals, especially those of the Realms of Autumn and Night. Their interest in necromantia means that several seek out specific Winter eternals whose

ambition and intrigue where complex webs of wealth and influence connect the eternals. They are ambitious, driven individuals who are never satisfied with what

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Empire. Where other nations may find the eternals suspect, the mages believe fundamentally that the eternals are a “knowable quantity.” Their restricted

competitions of the yeofolk. It's an open secret that heralds of several eternals - especially the Kings and Queens of Summer, but also the rulers of the

need for a Doctrine of Inclusionism that will settle the question of the Eternals and their right and proper role in the creation we all share. Illuminate

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"Let other eternals empower their own magical rituals if they wish to aid the Empire," she concluded. At the Winter Solstice 379YE the eternal was given

proportions. Exotic forms of mana (such as those gained from dealing with eternals), money, or raw materials cannot be used. Magicians with these resources

magical realms. This portal allows heralds in the service to the powerful eternals to reach the Hall, and sometimes to pass through it to Anvil. Although

bandits, or exploring a ruin. Magicians who have spent time as guests of the eternals of Night have reported encountering very similar beings as guards, servants

moon, it strongly rejects any such comparison, and one way to raise this Eternal's wrath is to reference this with a name such as Old Master Moon, Lunar

exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. Eternals and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a declaration of enmity by the Imperial

Whatever the outcome, the result of the challenge becomes known among all the eternals of Summer. Additional characters can be targeted be affected by the ritual

on the magical support of certain eternals, specifically Eleonaris and Hayaak of the realm of Summer. Both eternals offered increasing numbers of magical

magicians. They are second-only to the Celestial Arch in their interest in the eternals, and they compete regularly with the Rod and Shield for the position of

lines. The Inclusionists hold that the Eternal Realms are part of the wider Creation and that contact with Eternals is inevitable and unavoidable, and must

wilful individuals. Corrupt boyars empowered by sinister bargains, meddling eternals and cunning conspirators such as the Volodny are all examples of Sovereigns

the The Thrice-cursed Court, one of the eternals on whose power it explicitly draws - is under enmity. The eternals of The Thrice-cursed Court are known to

remain practically distinct since they can only submit the Declaration for eternals of their realm. Core Brief Conclave Overview Arcane Colloquium Conclave

Words of Ending ritual or by certain powerful creatures (including some eternals). The permanent magic imbued in the item make it immune to mundane methods

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any object from the depths of the Semmerlak. Treason: Aiding barbarians, eternals or foreign powers to act against the interests of the Empire. Committing

be best served by a close relationship with the Eternals of Summer - but no agreement on which eternal should be regarded as the most valuable ally. Opinion

outrageous... unthinkable... But that was the problem when you dealt with the eternals of the Winter Wastelands. There was no room for compromise, no room for

gathering historical information of note through Skein of Years, communion with eternals through powers such as Swim Leviathan's Depth or Clear Counsel of the Everflowing

move them. Mazen of the Many Faces is an Autumn eternal of uncertain form. While other Autumn eternals generally appear to be horned humanoids, Mazen usually

can be a blessing but also a burden. There are many sovereigns and Winter eternals who desire children for their own purposes, and stories tell of the bargains

prey through the snows of Sermersuaq with spear or bow, or tricking vain eternals and their foolish servants. The Suaq believe that heroism comes from outwitting

draughir themselves. If draughir present themselves respectfully to the Eternals of Winter they usually respond by treating the draughir as one of their