Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. Let every word you speak carry meaning; do not use forty when four will do. Wisdom is not always knowing the answer;

occasional bright flash of colour. Bedecked with totems and fetishes whose meaning is often deeply personal, they often cover their heads and hide their faces

importance; the world is a place of conflict and difficulty, and human value and meaning is measured against individual effectiveness in the world. The Urizen apply

sometimes acting as an adviser or ally, sometimes as a protagonist. The meaning of the dream may be cryptic or clear. Likewise, the priest will also experience

another. The Stork teaches that there is a purpose and a meaning to our lives even if that meaning is not obvious or clear to us. Not quite fate or predestination

Empire. He (or very occasionally, she) is presented as a simple yet well-meaning soldier, usually wielding a polearm, whose companions encounter any number

compromises need to be made between freedom and survival. A weak yet well-meaning boyar is often more of a threat to the people they supposedly protect than

local figures whose lives they can relate to or whose deeds have personal meaning for them. When the Imperial Synod recognize a new exemplar or paragon, or

League songs are laced with innuendo and hidden meaning. The League is a combination of different cultures and its performance traditions reflect that

natural force or a universal power. The codified ones are simply those whose meaning and purpose is clearly understood; there exist many more to discover, comprehend

equally appropriate to create something whose meaning is more intimate to your group. Explaining the meaning behind your insignia to others, and questioning

Candidacy. These titles must be Imperial titles, rather than national titles (meaning they can be held by any citizen). As with any other title appointed through

commonly, Arhallogen is called the Spider King (although gender has little meaning for this powerful creature, it is usually addressed by male honorifics)

individual Wintermark runes would be too specific or too laden with additional meaning. Many eternals recognise these glyphs, and honour their association. Sometimes

with the Empire. Each of these ambassadors has brought their own staff, meaning the embassy is almost certainly quite crowded - which has led to the embassy

gives extra weight to the journey and if that journey already has a magical meaning, the repeated tread of many feet recreates and reinforces that magic. The

Love can be uplifting and glorious, but it can also end to tragedy and sorrow. Love is a powerful force in the world of Empire, particularly in the nation

realms as mana crystals do for mortal magicians. Vis is an Old Asavean word meaning "power or force" and is recognisable in all modern nations. Traditional

a rumbling of many voices, where it is difficult to make our a specific meaning, but sometimes an orc hears an individual ancestor offering guidance. Typically

Finally, a larger embassy will be more attractive to visiting merchants - meaning the ambassador's ministry will gain extra purchase levels based on the amounts

able to find a way to redeem themselves. These groups were called kohan, meaning without family, and their number has grown considerably over the years.

main gates of the park. Without their intervention, the (apparently well-meaning) servants of Llofir would have completely devoured the history of Reikos

navies, but tend to lack cohesive communications or command structures meaning that in practice their fighting strength is usually similar. As a navy takes

the target is usually quite some distance from their original position, meaning that even after the magical effect ends the target still needs to waste

beautiful and imposing fortification is also garrisoned by orc warriors - meaning that the Empire does not need to pay for its upkeep. Navarr and Great Forest

and learn. An interested child might ask if they can ‘give you a hand’, meaning they want to learn more by helping out. Most Marcher children are given

blue-tinted cloud. Roleplaying Effects: Your tongue and lips are numbed, meaning your speech is slurred. You find yourself blinking rapidly, or suffering

Commissioner of Wintermark in Autumn 380YE. Construction of Dunfrith (a name meaning "forest of Dun" in an obscure Wintermark dialect) was completed shortly

“meant” by the contract are inevitably circular and unhelpful. Where the meaning of a contract must be discussed or clarified, it is again to the professional

moving the title from being a Synod position to being a Bourse position - meaning it could no longer be revoked by the assemblies. The Quaymaster of the Black

food and drink that cannot be allayed, robbing something of its joy or meaning, or more unpleasant urges such as a drive to commit cannibalism) and fear

Imperial priests, there are a number of schools of thought regarding the meaning, role, and qualities of exemplars and paragons, and the role of the signs

allowing more mithril to be recovered - or leave the upkeep as it was, meaning less mithril could be claimed from the mine. The Seat has no particular

“Climbing the Gilded Peak” has passed into local parlance as a phrase meaning “a fool’s dream”. The mountains along the northern borders of Kahraman are

clever spreads from Tassato, where words are laced with more ambiguity than meaning and every ruse conceals another stratagem beneath it. Apulian, the newest

weirwood every season, but 4 wains are claimed by the Great Forest orcs meaning that the Seat holder receives only 22 wains each season. As with all weirwood

appears to be female more often than male, but concepts of gender have little meaning to this highly spiritual being. The eternal is said to make its home at

associated with a concept, usually a single word that sums up its magical meaning. They are each tied thematically to one of the realms of magic. Runes also

items, mana crystals, and liao. Sinecures are often created with tenure, meaning they are generally retained until the holder dies, resigns, or is removed

is involved, it is traditional for each company to offer full payment, meaning that when two bravos smash up an inn or brothel, the owner ends up with

384YE, Utterlund finally surrendered to the spreading waters of the Morass, meaning the region is now marshy. The powerful Spring magic enchantment, Hallow

than the Terunael mines – everything is reinforced, buttresses everywhere, meaning there are few cave-ins or collapses which is remarkable given the presence

Vard were cousins to the Steinr, warlike and fierce; they came to Varushka meaning to claim the riches of the land for themselves. When the Ushka encountered

process is repeated until none of the senators wish to move their support, meaning that there will be no successful candidate. In this case the motion has

to a League citizen. The official title is a not insignificant mouthful, meaning that within a week of the ministry being completed it had already been shortened

nascent crystals glowed and shimmered as the storm energy was harnessed meaning that the assembly resembled an extremely large cobweb chandelier. The collector

runestone, with the direction in which it is drawn and laid determining which meaning it takes. Sometimes called the Slave's rune, Kyrop exemplifies the underdog

of little note - but a steel ring from their third finger has powerful meaning for both of them. Gifts given in this way may gain power or significance

significant event in a Faraden life. Faraden priests have minimal access to liao, meaning that liao ceremonies are much less commonly practiced among them. What liao

and revenants. Restless spirits will not approach the sound of chimes - meaning many Highborn make a point of hanging them in the doors and windows of their

eternal. In the Commonwealth he is called "Strategos", an ancient word meaning "military general". In Jarm he is called "Manush" a name which apparently

runestone, with the direction in which it is drawn and laid determining which meaning it takes on. As with the other Summer runes, Verys is used in magic that

but they are less appropriate than those without, and have no particular meaning in the Empire world. The game has it's own magical traditions embedded in

infamous general who cruelly puts their enemies to the flame embodies the meaning of this rune as much as a noble warrior that spares their enemies. What

toasting song has very few words: the old-fashioned songs use "mravalzhamier" meaning 'good health' although others are sung to similar sentiments, or sometimes

of Redoubt is in the hands of the Urizen (and by extension the Empire) meaning this is a staunchly Imperial territory. The Court of the White Fountain

it from those who would diminish it – whether invading foreigners, well-meaning Imperial converts or the sinister eternals. With power comes responsibility

evidence but they can overcomplicate situations looking for more layers of meaning than are really there. Naga are passionate Naga could never be thought cold

Those same mountains present a barrier between Hercynia and Hahnmark, meaning that the Silent Bell do not believe the Winterfolk will be directly threatened

In some parts of Urizen the festival can have a deeper, more romantic meaning. By tying the flowers with ribbons an Urizen can communicate an interest

are forests here though they are not extensive, nor are there many hills, meaning Southpine is reasonably open - which is a rarity in the uneven terrain of

roles </picturecolumn> Cambion are influenced by the power of Autumn magic, meaning they tend to have strong personalities. There are certain patterns of behaviour

make their homes on shifting islands subject to subsidence and erosion, meaning entire villages regularly need to migrate. Even settlements founded on drier

some flowers have universally accepted meanings, part of the festivities revolve around deciphering the meaning of any flowers that have been received

or the humans. Very little is known for sure about the Ancient period, meaning that along with the time Before History it is sometimes called the Dark

These types of clothes also have plenty of flexibility in terms of size, meaning you'll get more than one year's use out of them. Small coifs are great for

steps and leaps of logic rather than through literally interpreting the meaning of their words. The Book of Wyr is a legendary Suaq tome that contains every

dance – the steps drawn on the face of the earth but we the dancers give meaning to their design. Without the design, our movements have no weight. Without

tenets can help identify what is truly virtuous, but attempts to seek deeper meaning or complexity are viewed with suspicion, especially if they appear to be

intricate patterns that have enough regularity to suggest they contain some meaning, but what that is is unclear to an outsider. Small settlements are scattered

change over time - although generally in the course of several days or weeks meaning it is rarely effective to perform the ritual twice in the same place on

little distinction between someone inadvertently patronising them in a well-meaning way, and someone who is trying to directly insult their intelligence. Actively

wisdom in the Marches is often contained in pithy, short phrases full of meaning that contain practical advice. These proverbs are often admonitions or advice

gathered mages for not reading the text of the ritual and understanding its meaning Disappears around 278YE after a last conversation with Dawnish troubadour

the priests of their mysterious God of War. He couldn't identify their meaning but the fact they all more-or-less matched up one to another more or less

metal to the Northern Trade Network; more materials flowing to Temeschwar meaning an opportunity to expand the Assayer's Guild; easier access to the mines

unsatisfying unless it is carefully managed. If it's going to have any meaning at all then it's often over incredibly quickly and usually because one side

start when looking for inspiration, but a mask may also have a personal meaning to your character that changes how they act. It is entirely acceptable to

viewed as failed attempts to escape the Labyrinth. She saw no relevance or meaning in a person's past lives, arguing that only your actions in this life are

nation is a red wolf on white alongside either three or four rings. The meaning and number of the rings is a matter for heated debate - to some they represent

reasonable and practicable, but it is not a child care organisation in the full meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999. Carers are reminded that the physical

they are familiar with them. Language is a hard-skill in the Empire game, meaning that your character is entitled to speak any languages only as well as you

to the efforts of the Empire, only one region currently has the quality meaning costs are increased by one-fifth; should the Empire successfully remove

it was, I suppose. Sinokenon is apparently a word in an extinct language meaning Unity. It is often referred to with a name that translates as some synonym

metal to the Northern Trade Network; more materials flowing to Temeschwar meaning an opportunity to expand the Assayer's Guild; easier access to the mines

and it's a very big wood." "A dark wood?" Jorgen spoke without really meaning to. He'd been to Varushka a few times, to Miekarova and Volodmartz, and

important and how the magician stores and handles the blood has deep symbolic meaning. These three components are usually referred to as the source, the cut and

declaration that can be passed by the Imperial Conclave, but the word has a wider meaning in the Marches to describe anyone that folk feel is abusing magic to the

creatures are already rare enough that the word 'average' has little real meaning when speaking about them). These horrors are said to possess additional

rebuilt it provides a significant boost to food supply all across Urizen meaning that Urizen can continue to fully supply the Citadel Guard indefinitely

French and Arthurian romance. Given names in Dawn are full of romance and meaning. Parents might name their children after great heroes, after beloved relatives

virtues as animating purposes, as principles the pursuit of which gave meaning to life. They believed that this purpose came from the human soul, that

profound. Only a fool would break such an oath lightly. Words can carry meaning even where none was intended. Empty boasts are dangerous if they fork your

not magical movement - the army will arrive late in the campaign season, meaning their ability to capture territory is reduced. Desperate Reinforcement Can

Also The Well-meaning, The Weak, or The Unready Born in 321, as the nephew of the Dawnish general Leon de Rousillon, and the scion of a politically and

air. Unfortunately, as soon as the ward failed, the miasma rushed back in meaning it is likely a temporary solution at best. Still, while it will not clear

immediately become completely dissonant with Summer. Complex ideas and symbolic meanings, most notably fiat money are simply anathema to Summer. As result that

this term and instead use the following approach: This is the most common meaning of the term “non-combatant” and it tells us nothing about the access needs

common in all three traditions. The Suaq like clever riddles with hidden meanings, while the Kallavesi prefer riddles whose answer reveals something about

annoyance. Adult names are normally three part - a first name that carries meaning itself, a second name that is patronymic or matronymic with -ovich, -ovna

from; the existence of the soul; the meaning of existence; the identity of the Creator; the nature of love; the meaning of faith; the point of suffering,

again. The Yerende will patiently explain that the latter is a metaphor, meaning that the sept draw closer to their ancestor as they work to make the world

Infusions of Feathers Magpie Infusion Your tongue and lips are numbed, meaning your speech is slurred. You find yourself blinking rapidly, or suffering

where the spoken word is an art-form. Tassatans take a delight in layered meanings, subtexts and unspoken communication. The city has provided several senators

wood had been used to support the ceilings, it was generally weirwood - meaning they had survived the centuries relatively intact. Still, many parts of

cases they too are surrendered to the Imperial Orcs especially when the meaning of worth is explained. In each case, they are handed over with stories of

well known to many dedicates of Wisdom and every word she speaks carries meaning. The impact of the mandate is muted by the definitive statement issued by

exists to give the campaign meaning and credibility. If the Empire cede a region in Skarsind to the Thule - this has meaning and a discernible impact because

These types of clothes also have plenty of flexibility in terms of size, meaning you'll get more than one year's use out of them. Traditional children's

theatrical performances. Some actors talk about "the Art and the art", meaning that both theatre and magic are arts and that one is more important than

defenders were on the back-foot, slow to respond to the Imperial raid, meaning both ships and soldiers were able to raid numerous settlements and claim

While there have been attempts by some scholars to look for some wider meaning in the death of the First Empress, and several conspiracies have been suggested

the Ghulai - it is believed that different bones have different specific meanings in their system of magic. Some arcane scholars have tentatively suggested

These types of clothes also have plenty of flexibility in terms of size, meaning they should last for more than one year. Choosing sleeveless and none form

Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive three random herbs each season. However

Navarr. He single-handedly rescued two Zemressi from behind Grendel lines, meaning a thousand-strong force could aid the evacuation of Feroz. "Ahraz wouldn't

of Autumn that shines from the lantern that is Cabal Lyktan - “Lyktan” meaning “Lantern” in one of the Sumaash dialects. Ritualists from across Varushka

Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. Let every word you speak carry meaning; do not use forty when four will do. Wisdom is not always knowing the answer;

recently proposed plans for a great smithy to be constructed in Peakedge Song, meaning that the materials produced from the mines would not need to be transported

sun and the tide. Powerful and mighty... and entirely without purpose or meaning." Ricola stared at the old orc, but he could find no words to deny their

people fiercely protect their right to decide how to spend their wealth, meaning the decision whether to invest in "national projects" or to donate to charity

will tie or 'point' to either a doublet, or to a 'pourpoint' (literally meaning 'for pointing'), which is a waistcoat style top worn in much the same way

Putting the money in the hands of the Synod gives it a completely different meaning." said Dialogos "Axiology? I think you've got a stronger argument pointing

Bourse resource. The Imperial Senate could declare it Imperial or National (meaning it would be appointed by Auction or Tally of the Votes). By estimation of

wonder if the wicked eternal Yaw'nagrah might be involved in their creation, meaning that in theory they should be interdicted. In practice there appears to

These types of clothes also have plenty of flexibility in terms of size, meaning you'll get more than one year's use out of them. Small coifs, made as described

folk wisdom often expressed as admonitions. Favourites can have double meanings often unnoticed to the outsider. Individuals generally pick one or two

wonder if the wicked eternal Yaw'nagrah might be involved in their creation, meaning that in theory they should be interdicted. In practice there appears to

blood as part of their seasonal income. The title was created with tenure, meaning it would not be available for appointment unless the current holder died

Vard were cousins to the Steinr, warlike and fierce; they came to Varushka meaning to claim the riches of the land for themselves. When the Ushka encountered

and may see Jarl Ebbe become a champion of the Jotun in their own right (meaning that if the Jotun defend Skallahn, they may continue to fight the Empire

Pride of Ikka's Tears - unless the Senate orders that the workers withdraw (meaning no mithril will be produced, but they will need to pay no upkeep). The capture

the Paths as soon as possible. As soon as possible ... Time has little meaning on the Paths of Lan Thúven. The trees grow impossibly thick in the Westwood

provide potions for the benefit of the Empire. It shall be called Dunfrith, meaning in the old tongue “forest of Dun” and the custodian shall always be known

the Vyig are destroyed it will also disrupt the trade in the drug bite, meaning the Magistrates will no longer need additional funds to deal with it The

his answer to this day, word for word. "Doubt alone, is what gives life meaning. We honour Isenbrad because we know nothing about him. If we knew him at

It purges the symptoms of either or both poisons if they are present, meaning it is pointless to try and poison someone with both preparations. See the

often engages in clever word-play, or uses innuendo to say one thing while meaning another. As with all personae, a troupe is likely to have a specific mask

The Jotun will not connect the Empire's raid to any espionage activity, meaning they will be unlikely to look for any spy network unless given significant

It purges the symptoms of either or both poisons if they are present, meaning it is pointless to try and poison someone with both preparations. See the

revelling in the challenges of war. They gain additional constitution, meaning that while they are in greater danger they are also better prepared to deal

become our brothers and sisters, why cleave to old ways that are without meaning? These word, said Reimos, simply served to make the Blood of Cavan more

lived her life. A simple synod motion, had made her life suddenly have meaning. One of the Wardens stamped over - a mass of fur and leather and one glaring

avoid the broad western channel between the Iron Confederacy and Tathar meaning that captains who wish to prey on these rich ships must risk diving deep

the Empire gets burnt to the foundations by barbarians because some well-meaning idealist says we can't buy white granite from Asavea!" "Oh for.... why do

Imperial Orcs would be trusted to participate in the elections - most likely meaning those who lead a military unit. There is one other mandate that has been

night. Hands twisted, back broken, I'm all skin and bone; A life with no meaning; no freedom, no home; No mercy for my kin, we're whipped to behave, Down

threat of Llofir was dealt with by the Wolves of War and the Towerjacks, meaning that the magic Ahzrukhal had prepared went unused. The potential for a similar

committed to the project, the mithril mine will take nine months to complete, meaning that unless something goes wrong it will be available for allocation at

it to buy a loaf of bread. Meanings: It represents transactions and rewards, whether positive or negative. Usually the meaning is conveyed when the coin

often enthusiastic, over-confident and brash, though is generally well-meaning, and by the end of the play her worst excesses are often corrected. She

causes a change. Meanings: On its own, it represents prosperity and fulfilment, but as it is passed between the Personae its meaning changes. When held

variable garment with dozens of options for length, colour and decoration meaning a hood can be a simple or fancy as you like. Good information and patterns

the fighting is occasionally fierce, both sides offer and accept quarter, meaning fewer deaths... and more land conquered. The Bloodcloaks, too, fight as

too many of the Bloodcloaks resources are needed to protect the healers, meaning they tend to place them behind the lines rather than at the forefront of

construction has been entirely successful in repelling the crystal-eaters - meaning that no mana is now lost to the creatures. Such creatures are normally a

servant to Urizen who who understands that not everything we do has to end up meaning very expensive." Fortifications are a vital part of the Empire's strategy

conversation was over. "Good morning." The creature clearly understood her meaning. It inclined it's head slightly, and drifted back across the shop to the

watched Jorgen, as if waiting for him to do something, as if his words had no meaning. "Is it from ... Yaw'nagrah? Arhallogen? Irra Harah? Llofir? Or - now what

that he had left to one side, and a copy of the Oathwright he had been meaning to read this afternoon. it also washed over his hand causing him to cry

remove, any other roleplaying effect the target is currently experiencing - meaning that for as long as the enchantment persists the target feels calm and relaxed

Rather, every bearer tends to refer to it by a name that has personal meaning for themselves and their people. In Dawn, unsurprisingly, it is an Icon

coven-members still perform the ritual without the benefit of mastery, meaning that it requires more crystal mana, but without the Syphon the ritual would

"Dogri - look out!" Alerted by the warning, Dogri Thulebane spun on his heel, just in time to see the Thule's sword come sweeping towards him. He raised

more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are tonics - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic

heroic warriors. Other magicians claim it is Champions' Shining Resolve, meaning it is most appropriate to use it on multiple warriors so that all can benefit

needed to research the destruction of the vallorn by another three months (meaning it will be completed in time for the Spring Equinox 386YE). Zakalwe, who

all physically within four or five weeks of hard-sailing of the Empire (meaning a fleet can reach them and return in a single downtime period; this also

Winter 380YE, the Senate abrogated the motion that created the titles, meaning that they ceased to exist.

ritual discourages and in some cases kills small scavengers and predators, meaning that animals and stores are protected even during the harshest winter, and

opportunity. The magistrates have stressed that the rebels are still Asaveans - meaning that it is illegal to kill them. But this also means it must be legal to

priests working with Elka and the Duke to discuss the virtues and their meaning. The breakthrough appears to have come with the emergence of a handful of

one. Casimir resumed his chant, low and menacing; but this time there was meaning to the words, and mana woven into the pauses. “You won't fool or scare me

healers claim that the rush of health is accompanied by a sense of well-meaning reproach, as if the wand itself is reprimanding them for not taking better

the target to take vengeance on those they consider to have wronged them, meaning it is often viewed with suspicion by followers of the Way. At the same time

short-lived, however, and does not interfere with a magical enchantment - meaning it can even be used to empower warriors who are already benefiting from

territory. The Empire also has solid control of both Boar's Dell and Elerael, meaning they will not need to establish or maintain a beachhead. While the vallorn

item. As with most concealment effects, the ritual lasts for a full year meaning that most crafted items will have lost their enchantment (and any attendant

in service to an empire that's embraced us now. I'll give your sacrifice meaning, even if you'd never have seen this outcome. We need you now – we need the

going through this again. You know it's possible for people - even well meaning people - to just be wrong, right?" Lud didn't answer. "Our job as scholars

but poor in joy" and living "a life full of distractions, but empty of meaning." In early middle age, she "changed her face upon the world entirely", giving

contribute rituals via the ritual. The ritual requires an evocation of Agramant, meaning that it has a strong goetic component as it requires the invocation of three

stories and poems in various parts of the Empire as a simple yet well-meaning soldier-boy who helps his companions through any number of amusing or hair-raising

prognosticators and other civil servants focused on the Empire's wars, meaning that the War Scouts are not always able to help. These are not the only

specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant. The winning candidate has the option to accept

oldest known sorcerers, although in her day the term had a very different meaning. During the Summer Solstice, the Varushkan national assembly expressed an

along the Great Dance. Coming into a profound understanding of the true meaning of Loyalty and swearing her guide's oath marked the culmination of a journey

flesh of a sapient creature during the casting of the ritual (generally meaning a human or orc. The meat must be relatively fresh (it must come from a target

It was during her reign that the Empire truly began to understand the meaning of Pride - not only in an individual nation, but in belonging to an Empire

behaviour in my hall." "Will it help if I say I'm sorry?" said the boy, not meaning it. He eyed the bowl of porridge with little enthusiasm. "Can I come down

description of Eyes of the Sun and Moon and the scouting quality explaining the meaning behind the army and fortification fighting strength estimates. 27/02/2019

will need to accept that orcs are capable of reincarnating, most likely meaning that the Doctrine of Human Destiny and the Doctrine of the Howling Abyss

after the enchantment ends. The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically

male or female (as with most Night eternals gender appears to have little meaning to it), but its forms almost invariably include strong elements of either

has risen, meaning the costs to support the Imperial armies are likely to have increased by anywhere between a tenth and a fifth - meaning less money being

or female, and as with many Night eternals gender appears to have little meaning to this shapeshifting crafter. Humanoid heralds of Murit often appear as

Construction has been overseen by the Asavean architect Almodin Oktístis, meaning that it has much of his trademark style about it - mosaics of divine smiths

should recognise the Sign of Pilgrimage. Any journey with enough spiritual meaning can change the soul. Therefore when appropriate conjunctions arise, future

same energies that empower the husks could be subverted to power the ward, meaning it would last significantly longer than normal - long enough to limit the

a few stories that present Endric as an ignorant buffoon, or as a well-meaning naif. He was known to have suffered an illness in childhood that affected

the other agree that the shroud is a Night effect of magnitude forty-one, meaning any attempt to scry one of the territories affected must likewise be at

However priests often remind the virtuous to "let every word you speak carry meaning; do not use forty when four will do." Effective communication requires simple

a theologian and a student of Highborn history. His meditations on the meaning of virtue, and the importance of a virtuous life, were influential both

Each word has meaning, each word has weight. Over the past three months, events have taken place which are of significance to the Empire and may require

older the item, the greater the number of events it had been involved in, meaning there was a greater chance of an event 'sticking' to the item. Padme i Erigo

they are part of a proper name (e.g. The League) or otherwise change the meaning (e.g. The Throne). They are noise words that needlessly lengthen article

disguise the meaning of notes and gifts which are given to each other during the festival. The messages may have codes hidden in them, secret meanings or other

speed up, slow down, or interrupt the cycle once it had been set in motion, meaning that the General was required to think carefully about how best to employ

need to cast the spell each time they enter or leave the Hall of Worlds (meaning, for example, that a magician cannot use the portal while wearing armour)

in various parts of the Empire. They are presented as a simple yet well-meaning soldier, usually wielding a polearm, whose companions encounter any number

defeat the Druj, claiming the region and the weirwood grove for themselves (meaning the Senate would not need to cede anything – the region would belong to

threat, and helped warn the defenders of Rundahl. Details vary, but the meaning is the same: a terrible blue fire spreading across the Sovevann and burning

is bought too cheaply is held too lightly; it is cost alone that gives meaning.” The Imperial enchantments provide many benefits, and those benefits are

expansion was blunted, meaning that West Ranging was not infested. This means that no more seeds are floating into Bregasland, meaning no more spring vis is

the trees; the guest or the trespasser crossing a threshold and giving it meaning.” I pondered on this a little, and late one morning after a long night arguing

Grendel pirates that plague Imperial shipping The Grendel will fight back - meaning any fleet that takes part will certainly sustain some damage. During the

her mother. She joined the Chapter of the Seven Stars to seek a deeper meaning to her life, drawn by the teachings of virtue. She devoured the teachings

must be expended on repairing the damage done by this accursed winter - meaning that businesses suffer. Supplies of dry food and even preserved meat are

prestige of the Imperial Consul in the eyes of the other foreign nations, meaning that visitors to the Empire are eager to gain their approval (providing

is scurrilously called Humble the Errant Knights; a name with multiple meanings depending on who is performing the ritual. A number of Varushkan cabalists

wasn't really helping collate vallorn research anyway. Leontes has agreed, meaning that Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti will receive a report after all. With the

also underestimate the Liberty Pact commitment to ending the slave trade, meaning there may be other opportunities in the future for operations in the Sea

unsatisfying. It would perpetuate a special situation for the Imperial Orcs, meaning they would continue to be an unconstitutional mess. A single senator appointing

several enquiries about when the first performance will be, presumably meaning that his retirement will be significantly more eventful than he might have

economy was in turmoil. This had an immediate consequence on foreign trade, meaning there were significantly fewer goods available to purchase on the docks

or overwhelmed by one or more of the threats in the area - potentially meaning their discoveries will be lost. If only the Rod and Shield are sent they'll

Brocéliande. Regardless, however, the vallorn would still dominate Brocéliande meaning that any army - Imperial or otherwise - would be forced to stop when entering

Solstice, however, there is a significant reduction in harassment of fleets, meaning that for this season at least the penalty is in abeyance. Dawnish, Varushkan

half production. Mine owners must work to prevent their mines flooding, meaning they receive -1 rank production. These effects apply to anyone in an Imperial

is some crossover with the symbols of vigilance in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The lantern, the candle, and the torch allow

arcane projections have become considerably more difficult to create - meaning magicians have to spend days or even weeks to create one where before it

the Blazing Mirror will be able to uncover more about the provenance and meaning of this unsettling visitor to the night skies. If your character suffers

suffers a -2 rank penalty to its production following the Summer Solstice (meaning a standard farm will produce 108 rings in the wake of the Summer Solstice

judgement suggesting that at least some Imperial priests understand the true meaning of Loyalty. The Sumaah have declared their holy city of Timoj to be the

the Empire. Resistance is expected to be light and enemy discipline weak, meaning these could be useful chances for citizens relatively new to Anvil to hone

Scouts – the eastern region of Saltmarsh no longer has the Marsh quality (meaning it is not a suitable target for Twisted Echoes of the Fen), but rather counts

those who have declared themselves its enemies to enter Tamarbode any more, meaning that the crystal mana can no longer be gathered. Indeed, it seems next to

is the way of things in Anvil where clever politicians hide their true meaning to pass what measures they can. But immediately following that, the Conclave

is in turmoil. This has had an immediate consequence on foreign trade, meaning there are significantly fewer goods available to purchase on the docks at

wilderness outside the Spires would continue to be extremely dangerous, meaning there would be significantly less travel around the territory. This means

is in turmoil. This has had an immediate consequence on foreign trade, meaning there are significantly fewer goods available to purchase on the docks at

they aren't welcome here and never will be? "Mine" can have a possessive meaning after all. Most of the Mournwold Orcs don't think that way. They've seen

They are quickly caught in a desperate fight to keep the (apparently well-meaning) servants of Llofir from devouring the history of Reikos alongside the lingering

enchantresses choose not to switch their focus to the Winter realm, this meaning can certainly be used to discuss strategies for attracting the attention

Under normal circumstances, it is auctioned during the Autumn Equinox, meaning that whoever pays for the title is receiving a slightly foreshortened term

blame the new star for this apparent warping of the Fountain's natural meaning. Yet it is not merely an astronomantic phenomenon. As with every conjunction

driven need to make others understand, to bring connection, illuminate meaning, convince someone of something. And each of them rushes, in their own way

NPC military units and groups of entrepreneurs will explore the tunnels, meaning an increase in the amount of weltsilver on the public auction for the next

parts of the Empire will be friendly and helpful, rather than destructive, meaning that every forest will produce additional resources (gain an additional

the key instrument in tales of mistaken identity, subterfuge and deceit. Meanings: The Cloak represents the donning of a role, such as a mantle of authority

some sort often plays the same role as the Ring in more formal dramaturgy. Meanings: On its own, the Ring represents loyalty and oaths, bonds and bands. Moved

like to test any child they meet about the nation’s traditions and the meanings behind them. Mother Varushka has two current hosts. Yelislaveta the Grandmother

is in turmoil. This has had an immediate consequence on foreign trade, meaning there are significantly fewer goods available to purchase on the docks at

the position of Hylje Mediator could be a Wintermark national position, meaning that only a Wintermark citizen could hold the title, but that no constitutional

Mint will also be auctioned, although both are League national positions, meaning only League citizens may bid for, or hold, these titles. Once the Master

roleplaying effect: it is extremely difficult to remember or express the meaning or importance of the Phoenix, or to evoke its power in magic, without relying

principles behind their warding door with anyone who wishes to learn - meaning that similar seals can be installed in mines and mana sites across the Empire

The Sarvosan Conceit when it is observed by troupes from other cities. Meanings: The blade deals with conflict, war, suffering and combat but it also deals

with stage effects to provide a great deal of light. Also, the mirror. Meanings: On its own, it represents illumination and knowledge. It is often used

found in the sky. Runecasters in particular find that any attempt to divine meaning in the runes that features the Rune of Secrets becomes opaque or muddled

Imperial Synod. Fourteen of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Assembly: General Assembly

Gloaming in Faraden, their merchants have bought up all the spare material meaning there is none for the Bourse public auction. The Imperial Ambassador to

overall control of the territory and is certainly impassable by any army - meaning that a force in Naucini could not reach Temna without controlling Visoko

Suranni magicians will be able to make their way to the Empire stealthily, meaning no significant incident If enough Suranni reach the Empire, there will be

peoples. There are few items in the Empire that have such a potent symbolic meaning – the handful of items of comparative importance would include the Imperial

Point. The Black Thorns are still holding on to parts of Western Scout, meaning they still possess a beachhead in Liathaven should they be in a position

the auction of mithril, transported through Jotun lands at some expense, meaning there may be additional wains at the Winter Solstice and perhaps on an ongoing

Empire appears to give some mild "seal of approval" to their merchants, meaning every Imperial fleet visiting Nemoria will receive an additional measure

which asserts that "The Bourse shall control access to those resources..." (meaning materials such as White Granite) and that it "...shall be free of all interference

sorts of bureaucratic nightmares and uncooperative merchants to deal with meaning that Imperial captains are still having a few problems in Vezak and Kavor

annihilated then the fortification will have to completed at a normal rate, meaning it will not be completed until the end of the year. Furthermore the heralds

will receive additional help to find a resource of commensurate value - meaning that they will not lose the upgrades from their personal resource. The Jotun

proposal can present a candidate for Throne when an election is called - meaning in practice any Senator and the Conscience of the Senate can endorse someone

think of themselves as slaves but that has not prevented a number of well-meaning souls in the northern Marches, Tassato, and the Brass Coast reaching out

sundry. The Eater-of-Silence loves innuendo, subtle references, double-meanings and clever speakers. It has little time for demagogues, unless they are

extremely difficult so an architect will need to be sent from the Empire (meaning that repairing the temple will count as one of the Senate's limited number

place it would be a crime for any Imperial to attack Llofir's garden - meaning it is less concerned about a repeat of earlier hostilities. The eternal

the Bone Hives The Druj were only able to destroy two of the Bone Hives, meaning they will produce nothing until after the Winter Solstice 384YE 12 Boyar

second conjunction would be classed as "combat highly unlikely or contained" meaning that the risk of entering into combat is only slightly more than in Anvil

agreed with Galene - and indeed the statement received a greater majority meaning it has been distributed to all the priests of Urizen. And, it appears, to

Talk of a particular exemplar (?) of Loyalty has led to discussion of the meaning of the virtue and all of that has led indirectly to a kidnapping, a ransom

Spring Equinox. As the last of the Spring magic ebbs away, most will depart, meaning the problem should have solved itself by the start of the Summer Solstice

ability to support Imperial armies would be immediately reduced by one, meaning they could support no more armies than the three they have at the moment

well as any mithril produced. They will have time to block up the mine, meaning that the Jotun will need a season's work to reopen it before it can be worked

Conclave - something that did not and does not have any legal standing. Meaning that, legally, the Imperial Crown is a magic item still subject to the Conclave's

League. The former mandate received the greater margin of success, however, meaning that it is the Skywise orc who will be able to enact their mandate and direct

is presented, its accoutrements, colour and attitude can all change the meaning the beast has for the Noble house that bears it on its shield. Legendary

Semmerholm suggest that the shroud is a Night effect of magnitude fifty, meaning any attempt to scry the territory must likewise be at least magnitude fifty

relations with them "a little while ago" (in this case "a little while ago" meaning three and a half centuries presumably). Ephisis has arranged a meeting with

will between them provide half the white granite and half the labour costs meaning the monastery could be created for 10 wains of white granite and 20 crowns

Obviously, one cannot both reclaim the cursed park and accept the changes, meaning that the two sets of projects are mutually exclusive. Both sets of projects

have a diplomatic mission as well as a mission to engage the Winterfolk (meaning they are due the protection granted to any barbarian delegation with a diplomatic

location of the Maze. Zoria was a Sorceress - a term that had a very different meaning in pre-Imperial, pre-Conclave times. As such she no doubt understood the

Shuttered Lantern (although this can cause confusion with all the other meanings for that phrase). The hakima Isobella i Javos i Guerra dubbed him Eater

the yeomen to work harder on herb gardens, and submitted a suitable song meaning this bonus will last for a year (until the start of the Winter Solstice

Imperial forces. Unfortunately, they were less successful at Kyrinian Spring, meaning that the Druj were able to deal with the threat of winter spirits attacking

metal to the Northern Trade Network; more materials flowing to Temeschwar meaning an opportunity to expand the Assayer's Guild; easier access to the mines

known that she was a powerful Sorceress - a term with a very different meaning in pre-Imperial Varushka, without any of the negative connotations it has

priests of the Synod are investigating. The last thing they need is some well-meaning threshers stepping in and muddying the waters by executing people. Not right

and priests visiting the Basilica served as an additional congregation, meaning that the Speaker also receives 10 liao and 20 votes in the Imperial synod

Barrens. As a result, Hope's Rest will gain the allied insurgents quality - meaning that if Imperial forces attack it it will always be considered a beachhead

in nature. It appears to have simply manifested in the wake of the curse meaning that even were the people of Holberg so inclined it would be a crime to

fruit to prosper, there needs to be a wildness to the trees around them, meaning they will only thrive as part of a forest resource. To prepare a forest

there maintains its current potency - a Night effect of magnitude fifty, meaning any attempt to scry the territory must at least equal that magnitude or

they hold dearest - the ability to sway innocent pilgrims searching for meaning. Helos of the Moonfall Blade Night ritual; Magnitude 16; Curses a character

significantly improved. All the wooden components will be replaced with stone, meaning it will have 6,000 strength (a rank two fortification). Furthermore, Lise's

benefits of the previous season's outreach. Let every word you speak carry meaning. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to make contact with the {named

of 200 thrones from the Treasury. The work would take only three months (meaning that if it were authorised at the Winter Solstice, the holder of the seat

these six factions they wish to approach. Let every word you speak carry meaning. We send {named priest} with 25 liao to urge the the virtuous of the Seventh

Semmerholm confirms that the shroud there is a Night effect of magnitude fifty, meaning any attempt to scry the territory must at least equal that magnitude or

is reflected in the heavens. The conjunction apparently has particular meaning to the Urizen, but it is felt across the Empire. The ritual enchantments

and Flute - have been busy recently as more and more folk seek to find meaning and test themselves against whatever Barien has to offer. Not that the Iron

enthusiastically meet with people from all three traditions and explore the meaning of heroism. Finally, in Karov, Miekarova, and Volodmartz every mine will

will quickly be able to replenish its supplies of the valuable material - meaning more will be available to be offered to Sadogua for his aid obviously -

also means that the territory counts as being in the control of the Jotun, meaning they can move into, out of, and through the entire territory freely. ..

Imperial Synod. Nineteen of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Assembly: Navarr National

completed in the Buitenlandsewijk (the foreign quarter) of the Delves, meaning that the title of Bishop of the Navigators is due to be appointed for the

magic is a potential warning sign that someone is a follower of Dumon - meaning that those wizards who have made a study of it tend not to reveal that fact

Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower Judgement: Let every word you speak carry meaning. We send Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower with 25 liao to urge the virtuous

keep the ship of destiny from the rock." It takes some time to tease out meaning, but what it amounts to is this. Sung wants the Imperial Senate to create

settlers are advised to give the area around the temple there a wide berth - meaning there are even fewer Varushkans prepared to risk that area of the woods

of us, echoing the Marcher demand of the First Empress, but in this case meaning that the Marches must accept their spiritual beliefs. None are prepared

the Thule but there has been some queries from Otkodov as to the precise meaning of one section The Ambassador to Otkodov is Yevgeni Katzev of Varushka During

Imperial Synod. Fifteen of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Assembly: General Raised

Imperial Synod. Fourteen of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Assembly: Urizen National

stilted and ceremonial, spoken without passion, received likewise: all meaning is gone from these words and the phrase is no more than elaborate punctuation

offering this “gift” - they mutter ominously that “purity” has several meanings, at least one of them deeply unpalatable. Whenever an opportunity such

koboldi will share the methods of making similar seals with the Empire - meaning that owners of mine and mana site personal resources would no longer need

cabalists struggled to get the flows of magic to align in the correct manner meaning they were always suffering a shortage of mana crystals. They raised money

the Imperial Synod. 37 of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Statements of principle

Imperial Synod. Thirty-five of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies. Assembly: Prosperity

long way to go (and are effectively attempting to create a new beachhead meaning their progress will be further impeded). It's been many years since Imperial

for this. - It’s between the Downs and the Cotswolds, which runs SW/NE meaning no wind break from the prevailing wind OR from a cold Northeasterly. Guess

Apulian. Nobody controls the territory and Spiral is no longer Imperial - meaning among other things that it cannot be targeted from the Imperial Regio and

pilgrimage to cast off all bonds and rebuild them through contemplating the meaning of Loyalty and going with the Imperatrix to the Dreamscape. Miracle - his

have apparently taken to heart given, in their words 'the word has other meanings in the Empire'. But increasingly there is a sense of finality to their

Debrief Inevitably there are issues arising every event, from IT failures meaning that we need to take player details for rituals or ceremonies down by hand