384YE Spring Equinox winds of fortune - Revision history

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	===Watches from the Wall===		===Watches from the Wall===
	* '''Citizens of Holberg; General of the Towerjacks; Wisdom Assembly; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Citizens of Holberg; General of the Towerjacks; Wisdom Assembly; Imperial Senate'''
	[[Holberg]] is one of the four great cities of the League, and thus the Empire, and perhaps even the world.. Renowned for the ingenuity and education of its people, the first Imperial university was built here, serving as a template for all the great places of learning cross the Empire. It is recognised across the known world for its scholars, engineers, and doctors. Yet with the recent disappearance of one of its great scions, and the maledictions hurled against the city by the Hag Queen, some residents have again begun to wonder if the rumour their great city is cursed may have some basis. So perhaps now is the ideal time for Severin Teyhard von Holberg, a close associate of the Imperatrix, to come to Holberg with true liao in his pocket and remind everyone of the things that make Holberg a city of wonders.		[[Holberg]] is one of the four great cities of the League, and thus the Empire, and perhaps even the world. Renowned for the ingenuity and education of its people, the first Imperial university was built here, serving as a template for all the great places of learning cross the Empire. It is recognised across the known world for its scholars, engineers, and doctors. Yet with the recent disappearance of one of its great scions, and the maledictions hurled against the city by the Hag Queen, some residents have again begun to wonder if the rumour their great city is cursed may have some basis. So perhaps now is the ideal time for Severin Teyhard von Holberg, a close associate of the Imperatrix, to come to Holberg with true liao in his pocket and remind everyone of the things that make Holberg a city of wonders.

	You can learn about the consecration of the Holmauer Gate, and the powerful spiritual events that accompany it, in '''[[Watches from the Wall]]'''.		You can learn about the consecration of the Holmauer Gate, and the powerful spiritual events that accompany it, in '''[[Watches from the Wall]]'''.

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	===Equivocate the Past===		===Equivocate the Past===
	* '''Highguard and their national assembly; people interested in true liao; people with an interest in a particular paragon or exemplar; Loyalty Assembly; Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Veikko Bondforger, and possibly Anastasiya Volkov'''		* '''Highguard and their national assembly; people interested in true liao; people with an interest in a particular paragon or exemplar; Loyalty Assembly; Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Veikko Bondforger, and possibly Anastasiya Volkov'''
	Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The first [[Lepidean Librarian]] is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus. 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 demand, and a death threat. Who knew theological scholarship could be so exciting!		Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The first [[Lepidean Librarian]] is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus. 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 demand, and a death threat. Who knew theological scholarship could be so exciting!

	You can learn about the meandering thread that connects the Lepidean Library to a death threat against the Cardinal of Loyalty in '''[[Equivocate the past]]'''.		You can learn about the meandering thread that connects the Lepidean Library to a death threat against the Cardinal of Loyalty in '''[[Equivocate the past]]'''.

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	Some mandates were upheld by their respective assemblies but without the support of the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Late_Empress\|pilgrimage of revelation]] might otherwise have failed due to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention]] of the Wisdom assembly and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]]. They include (TBC).		Some mandates were upheld by their respective assemblies but without the support of the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Late_Empress\|pilgrimage of revelation]] might otherwise have failed due to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention]] of the Wisdom assembly and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]]. They include (TBC).
	==Imperial Lore==		==Imperial Lore==
	Three new rituals were added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] during the Winter Solstice.		Three new rituals were added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[Conclave]] during the Winter Solstice.
	* [[Gift of Knowledge]] proposed by Skywise Gralka, [[Archmage of Day]]		* [[Gift of Knowledge]] proposed by Skywise Gralka, [[Archmage of Day]]
	* [[The Basalt Citadel]] proposed by Simargl the Empty One, [[Dean of the Lyceum]]		* [[The Basalt Citadel]] proposed by Simargl the Empty One, [[Dean of the Lyceum]]

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	Some mandates were upheld by their respective assemblies but without the support of the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Late_Empress\|pilgrimage of revelation]] might otherwise have failed due to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention]] of the Wisdom assembly and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]]. They include (TBC).		Some mandates were upheld by their respective assemblies but without the support of the [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_fortune#The_Late_Empress\|pilgrimage of revelation]] might otherwise have failed due to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention]] of the Wisdom assembly and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]]. They include (TBC).
	==Imperial Lore==		==Imperial Lore==
	Three new rituals were added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] during the Winter Solstice.		Three new rituals were added to [[Imperial lore]] by the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] during the Winter Solstice.
	* [[Gift of Knowledge]] proposed by Skywise Gralka, [[Archmage of Day]]		* [[Gift of Knowledge]] proposed by Skywise Gralka, [[Archmage of Day]]
	* [[The Basalt Citadel]] proposed by Simargl the Empty One, [[Dean of the Lyceum]]		* [[The Basalt Citadel]] proposed by Simargl the Empty One, [[Dean of the Lyceum]]

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	While there are significant implications for the territory if the Empire is successful at [[Struggle with the sea\|evacuating the population]] of [[Feroz]], for the time being ''Governor Rahab'' appears content to deal with Imperial merchants and traders. A [[Everything has a price\|number of opportunities]] were detailed during the Winter Solstice, some of which have been taken advantage of. and some of which are still on the table. For example, the formerly Imperial port of [[Everything_has_a_price#A_New_Destination\|Oran]], now completely under Grendel control, remains open to fleets from the Empire. The port has proved a moderately popular destination - especially with fleets from Wintermark for some reason.		While there are significant implications for the territory if the Empire is successful at [[Struggle with the sea\|evacuating the population]] of [[Feroz]], for the time being ''Governor Rahab'' appears content to deal with Imperial merchants and traders. A [[Everything has a price\|number of opportunities]] were detailed during the Winter Solstice, some of which have been taken advantage of. and some of which are still on the table. For example, the formerly Imperial port of [[Everything_has_a_price#A_New_Destination\|Oran]], now completely under Grendel control, remains open to fleets from the Empire. The port has proved a moderately popular destination - especially with fleets from Wintermark for some reason.

	On the other side of the bay, in the Urizen town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]], work has just been completed on the [[Everything_has_a_price#Metal_For_Wood\|Broken Shore Mithril Market]]. At the last summit, '''Octavius of Damakan's Forge''' used an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to [[Construct_the_Broken_Shore_Mithril_Market\|commission the construction]],and the Grendel who proposed the market - ''Wind Speaker Gwindhon'' - has provided all the required materials. The first ''Broker of the Broken Shores'' is due to be appointed during the upcoming Equinox. Octavius specified that the market would be built in [[Redoubt]], and that it would be an Urizen national title appointed through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. As such, the broker will be elected by the [[Tally of the Votes]] in accordance with Urizen's traditional method - vote of all those in Urizen who own a [[mana site]]. The huge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] specified as part of the plans by the Grendel is now ready to lift supplies of mithril and weirwood from the top of Cargo to the river below.		On the other side of the bay, in the Urizen town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]], work has just been completed on the [[Everything_has_a_price#Metal_For_Wood\|Broken Shore Mithril Market]]. At the last summit, '''Octavius of Damakan's Forge''' used an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to [[Construct_the_Broken_Shore_Mithril_Market\|commission the construction]],and the Grendel who proposed the market - ''Wind Speaker Gwindhon'' - has provided all the required materials. The first ''Broker of the Broken Shores'' is due to be appointed during the upcoming Equinox. Octavius specified that the market would be built in [[Redoubt]], and that it would be an Urizen national title appointed through the [[Bourse]]. As such, the broker will be elected by the [[Tally of the Votes]] in accordance with Urizen's traditional method - vote of all those in Urizen who own a [[mana site]]. The huge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] specified as part of the plans by the Grendel is now ready to lift supplies of mithril and weirwood from the top of Cargo to the river below.

	There is still no embassy for the Broken Shore; the plans the Grendel provided are still available, at least until the situation significantly changes. The orcs of the Bay are still keen, apparently, to see a [[Everything_has_a_price#A_Grand_Edifice\|grand edifice]] built to house their diplomats when they are dealing with the civil service.		There is still no embassy for the Broken Shore; the plans the Grendel provided are still available, at least until the situation significantly changes. The orcs of the Bay are still keen, apparently, to see a [[Everything_has_a_price#A_Grand_Edifice\|grand edifice]] built to house their diplomats when they are dealing with the civil service.

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	===The Queen's Door===		===The Queen's Door===
	* '''Imperial Conclave; Imperial Summit; Summer Archmage'''		* '''Imperial Conclave; Imperial Summit; Summer Archmage'''
	[[Eleonaris]] is not in a good mood, and has clearly expressed her frustrations with the Empire leading to a demand that Imperial magicians stop using her [[Knights of Glory]]. During the Autumn Equinox last year, the Imperial Conclave [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Embassies_for_Eternals\|asked the Civil Service]] to look into the idea of "embassies" to the eternals - apparently as a result of conversations with representatives of the Lion of Summer. Their deliberations have taken quite some time, but they are finally ready to reveal what they have managed to uncover. The first fruit of their investigation has been the discovery of the concept of a [[fane]] - a new type of somewhat risky [[commission]] the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] can use to allow an eternal unfettered access to the Empire. They've also been able to put together some possible locations such a fane might be built to mollify the outraged ''Lady of Pennants'' - as well as propose some other commissions that might help to soothe her troubled breast.		[[Eleonaris]] is not in a good mood, and has clearly expressed her frustrations with the Empire leading to a demand that Imperial magicians stop using her [[Knights of Glory]]. During the Autumn Equinox last year, the Imperial Conclave [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Embassies_for_Eternals\|asked the Civil Service]] to look into the idea of "embassies" to the eternals - apparently as a result of conversations with representatives of the Lion of Summer. Their deliberations have taken quite some time, but they are finally ready to reveal what they have managed to uncover. The first fruit of their investigation has been the discovery of the concept of a [[fane]] - a new type of somewhat risky [[commission]] the [[Senate]] can use to allow an eternal unfettered access to the Empire. They've also been able to put together some possible locations such a fane might be built to mollify the outraged ''Lady of Pennants'' - as well as propose some other commissions that might help to soothe her troubled breast.

	You can learn about the fane and the civil service proposals in '''[[The Queen's door]]'''.		You can learn about the fane and the civil service proposals in '''[[The Queen's door]]'''.

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	===Dressed in Smoke and Fire===		===Dressed in Smoke and Fire===
	* '''The League, especially citizens of Sarvos; Mayor of Caricomare'''		* '''The League, especially citizens of Sarvos; Mayor of Caricomare'''
	Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty, but all she has done is encourage the citizens to remake their home as a place of elegance and refinement. As the Jewelled City,Sarvos was a popular destination for visitors from foreign lands. Now, as the City of Masks, it is quickly becoming known as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.		Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty, but all she has done is encourage the citizens to remake their home as a place of elegance and refinement. As the Jewelled City, Sarvos was a popular destination for visitors from foreign lands. Now, as the City of Masks, it is quickly becoming known as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.

	You can learn about the changes that have taken place as Sarvos settles into its new identity in '''[[Dressed in smoke and fire]]'''.		You can learn about the changes that have taken place as Sarvos settles into its new identity in '''[[Dressed in smoke and fire]]'''.
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	===Some Kind of Trouble (Conjunctions)===		===Some Kind of Trouble (Conjunctions)===
	* '''Imperial heroes, among a number of other people'''		* '''Imperial heroes, among a number of other people'''
	The Sentinel Gate allows Imperial heroes to travel all over the Empire - and occasionally beyond - during the Solstices and ~~Equnoxes~~. They can travel instantly to distant locations, and then return just as instantly, having intervened in a fateful situation. A number of those opportunities have already been described, but here you can find the details of when exactly those conjunctions will be available, and how many people can take advantage of them.		The Sentinel Gate allows Imperial heroes to travel all over the Empire - and occasionally beyond - during the Solstices and Equinoxes. They can travel instantly to distant locations, and then return just as instantly, having intervened in a fateful situation. A number of those opportunities have already been described, but here you can find the details of when exactly those conjunctions will be available, and how many people can take advantage of them.

	You can find out about the conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate this summit in '''[[Some kind of trouble]]'''.		You can find out about the conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate this summit in '''[[Some kind of trouble]]'''.

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	===Pebbles Drawn from a Heap===		===Pebbles Drawn from a Heap===
	* '''Urizen; General of the Citadel Guard; Imperial Senate and Conclave; Imperial Fleetmaster; people with weirwood or white granite for sale'''		* '''Urizen; General of the Citadel Guard; Imperial Senate and Conclave; Imperial Fleetmaster; people with weirwood or white granite for sale'''
	Across the Bay of Catazar from Feroz, the territory of Spiral is also in the hands of the Grendel. Here, however, the Urizen are choosing to cooperate - albeit cautiously - with the orcs and their Salt Lord. At the urging of the National Assembly, supported by the Loyalty Assembly, the citizens of Spiral and the occupation force are carefully sounding out opportunities for both sides to prosper. Once piece of very good news is that the Salt Lord has been as good as her word, and the support of the people of Spiral has halted the decline of the Citadel ~~Gaurd~~ - at least for the time being. Not everything is going as smoothly as it might. During the Winter Solstice a group of Grendel traders were assaulted and robbed on the field at Anvil, and while the crime was dealt with at the time there is still a little bad feeling that might need to be addressed before the orcs of the Broken Shore are prepared to trust their trade to the fractious Imperials.		Across the Bay of Catazar from Feroz, the territory of Spiral is also in the hands of the Grendel. Here, however, the Urizen are choosing to cooperate - albeit cautiously - with the orcs and their Salt Lord. At the urging of the National Assembly, supported by the Loyalty Assembly, the citizens of Spiral and the occupation force are carefully sounding out opportunities for both sides to prosper. Once piece of very good news is that the Salt Lord has been as good as her word, and the support of the people of Spiral has halted the decline of the Citadel Guard - at least for the time being. Not everything is going as smoothly as it might. During the Winter Solstice a group of Grendel traders were assaulted and robbed on the field at Anvil, and while the crime was dealt with at the time there is still a little bad feeling that might need to be addressed before the orcs of the Broken Shore are prepared to trust their trade to the fractious Imperials.

	You can read about the opportunities in Spiral, and the situation with the Grendel assault, in '''[[Pebbles drawn from a heap]]'''.		You can read about the opportunities in Spiral, and the situation with the Grendel assault, in '''[[Pebbles drawn from a heap]]'''.

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	During the Winter Solstice, '''Franco i Erigo''' raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Brass Coast National Assembly that was upheld not only with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|Greater Majority]] but with Primacy. In it they pointed out that for many Freeborn ship captains, there was very little difference between the role of trader, explorer, and privateer. The Assembly believed that the [[Tally of the Votes]] should be open to all those who captain a [[fleet]], rather than only those who engage in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]]. It seems they are not alone in this belief. As news of the statement spreads among the priests of the Brass Coast, there is a great deal of approval and support. A number of prominent [[dhomiro]] and [[hakima]] speak with the egregores and shortly before the Spring Equinox a petition is placed before the Civil Service to make a permanent change to the way the Tally is counted up.		During the Winter Solstice, '''Franco i Erigo''' raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Brass Coast National Assembly that was upheld not only with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|Greater Majority]] but with Primacy. In it they pointed out that for many Freeborn ship captains, there was very little difference between the role of trader, explorer, and privateer. The Assembly believed that the [[Tally of the Votes]] should be open to all those who captain a [[fleet]], rather than only those who engage in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]]. It seems they are not alone in this belief. As news of the statement spreads among the priests of the Brass Coast, there is a great deal of approval and support. A number of prominent [[dhomiro]] and [[hakima]] speak with the egregores and shortly before the Spring Equinox a petition is placed before the Civil Service to make a permanent change to the way the Tally is counted up.

	As a consequence, any Freeborn title appointed by the Tally of the Votes will now be appointed by vote of fleet owners regardless of what actions they have made. There will be no change to incumbents, but next time a title is appointed the new method of determining who can vote will be used. Currently this only ~~effects~~ the [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]], the [[Mistress of the Glass Parador]], and the [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]], but would certainly be relevant to any future [[Imperial title]] that was a Freeborn national position appointed through the Bourse.		As a consequence, any Freeborn title appointed by the Tally of the Votes will now be appointed by vote of fleet owners regardless of what actions they have made. There will be no change to incumbents, but next time a title is appointed the new method of determining who can vote will be used. Currently this only affects the [[Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills]], the [[Mistress of the Glass Parador]], and the [[Mistress of the Dust Parador]], but would certainly be relevant to any future [[Imperial title]] that was a Freeborn national position appointed through the Bourse.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Lord Rahab'', the governor of Feroz, has established a palace for himself in Oran. While he has not specifically solicited communications from Imperial citizens, a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to him in ''Oran, Oranseri, Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Lord Rahab'', the governor of Feroz, has established a palace for himself in Oran. While he has not specifically solicited communications from Imperial citizens, a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to him in ''Oran, Oranseri, Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	===Wealth from the Sea===		===Wealth from the Sea===

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	While there are significant implications for the territory if the Empire is successful at [[Struggle with the sea\|evacuating the population]] of [[Feroz]], for the time being ''Governor Rahab'' appears content to deal with Imperial merchants and traders. A [[Everything has a price\|number of opportunities]] were detailed during the Winter Solstice, some of which have been taken advantage of. and some of which are still on the table. For example, the formerly Imperial port of [[Everything_has_a_price#A_New_Destination\|Oran]], now completely under Grendel control, remains open to fleets from the Empire. The port has proved a moderately popular destination - especially with fleets from Wintermark for some reason.		While there are significant implications for the territory if the Empire is successful at [[Struggle with the sea\|evacuating the population]] of [[Feroz]], for the time being ''Governor Rahab'' appears content to deal with Imperial merchants and traders. A [[Everything has a price\|number of opportunities]] were detailed during the Winter Solstice, some of which have been taken advantage of. and some of which are still on the table. For example, the formerly Imperial port of [[Everything_has_a_price#A_New_Destination\|Oran]], now completely under Grendel control, remains open to fleets from the Empire. The port has proved a moderately popular destination - especially with fleets from Wintermark for some reason.

	On the other side of the bay, in the Urizen town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]], work has just been completed on the [[Everything_has_a_price#Metal_For_Wood\|Broken Shore Mithril Market]]. At the last summit, '''Octavius of Damakan's Forge''' used an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to [[Construct_the_Broken_Shore_Mithril_Market\|commission the construction]],and the Grendel who proposed the market - ''Wind Speaker Gwindhon'' - has provided all the required materials. The first ''Broker of the Broken Shores'' is due to be appointed during the upcoming Equinox. Octavius specified that the market would be built in [[Redoubt]], and that it would be an Urizen national title appointed through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. As such, the broker will be elected by the [[Tally of the Votes]] in accordance with Urizen's traditional method - vote of all those in Urizen who own a [[mana site]]. The huge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] specified as part of the plans by the Grendel is now ready to lift supplies of mithril and weirwood from the top of Cargo to the river below.		On the other side of the bay, in the Urizen town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]], work has just been completed on the [[Everything_has_a_price#Metal_For_Wood\|Broken Shore Mithril Market]]. At the last summit, '''Octavius of Damakan's Forge''' used an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to [[Construct_the_Broken_Shore_Mithril_Market\|commission the construction]],and the Grendel who proposed the market - ''Wind Speaker Gwindhon'' - has provided all the required materials. The first ''Broker of the Broken Shores'' is due to be appointed during the upcoming Equinox. Octavius specified that the market would be built in [[Redoubt]], and that it would be an Urizen national title appointed through the [[Bourse]]. As such, the broker will be elected by the [[Tally of the Votes]] in accordance with Urizen's traditional method - vote of all those in Urizen who own a [[mana site]]. The huge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] specified as part of the plans by the Grendel is now ready to lift supplies of mithril and weirwood from the top of Cargo to the river below.

	There is still no embassy for the Broken Shore; the plans the Grendel provided are still available, at least until the situation significantly changes. The orcs of the Bay are still keen, apparently, to see a [[Everything_has_a_price#A_Grand_Edifice\|grand edifice]] built to house their diplomats when they are dealing with the civil service.		There is still no embassy for the Broken Shore; the plans the Grendel provided are still available, at least until the situation significantly changes. The orcs of the Bay are still keen, apparently, to see a [[Everything_has_a_price#A_Grand_Edifice\|grand edifice]] built to house their diplomats when they are dealing with the civil service.

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	===To See What You Sell===		===To See What You Sell===
	* '''Imperial Synod, especially the Prosperity assembly; the Imperial Senate; people of Urizen, the League, and the Brass Coast; fans of the Sand Fisher orcs; Xalvadora i Riqueza, Serge i Fijadoz i Riqueza, and Bakar i Riqueza'''		* '''Imperial Synod, especially the Prosperity assembly; the Imperial Senate; people of Urizen, the League, and the Brass Coast; fans of the Sand Fisher orcs; Xalvadora i Riqueza, Serge i Fijadoz i Riqueza, and Bakar i Riqueza'''
	They may not always be popular, but few can deny that the [[Prosperity]] assembly of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] has been especially active in the Empire of late. Sometimes credited with single-handedly putting an end to the [[Prosperity and the Public Auction\|Bourse auctions]], they've both encouraged citizens to take charge of their own wealth and to share it with those who are deserving. There are three specific topics that have been of particular interest to the prosperous: the new power of the [[Cardinal of Prosperity\|Cardinal]] to encourage the people of a territory to find ways to improve their prosperity; the question raised by the Sand Fisher orcs as to how they might aid the Empire; the nature of both the exemplar Zemress and the future of a certain Freeborn festival; and the discovery of an old tomb consecrated in the name of a lost exemplar. While they are disparate topics, they all revolve around the fundamental question of what it actually means to be prosperous.		They may not always be popular, but few can deny that the [[Prosperity]] assembly of the [[Synod]] has been especially active in the Empire of late. Sometimes credited with single-handedly putting an end to the [[Prosperity and the Public Auction\|Bourse auctions]], they've both encouraged citizens to take charge of their own wealth and to share it with those who are deserving. There are three specific topics that have been of particular interest to the prosperous: the new power of the [[Cardinal of Prosperity\|Cardinal]] to encourage the people of a territory to find ways to improve their prosperity; the question raised by the Sand Fisher orcs as to how they might aid the Empire; the nature of both the exemplar Zemress and the future of a certain Freeborn festival; and the discovery of an old tomb consecrated in the name of a lost exemplar. While they are disparate topics, they all revolve around the fundamental question of what it actually means to be prosperous.

	You can learn more about these three topics - one of which includes a quite surprising suggestion for how the people of Redoubt might increase their Prosperity - in '''[[To see what you sell]]'''.		You can learn more about these three topics - one of which includes a quite surprising suggestion for how the people of Redoubt might increase their Prosperity - in '''[[To see what you sell]]'''.
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	===Hard and Suspecting===		===Hard and Suspecting===
	* '''Imperial Synod, especially the Wisdom, Loyalty, Courage, Urizen, and Varushkan assemblies'''		* '''Imperial Synod, especially the Wisdom, Loyalty, Courage, Urizen, and Varushkan assemblies'''
	For nearly a year now, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] has been facing a rebellion against its authority. What began with the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] quickly spread through the [[Wisdom]] assembly. With numerous mandates failing as a consequence, the General Assembly's ability to act looked like it might be heavily curtailed. In response thundering proclamations were issued denouncing first the swords scholars, [[Sulemaine\|their founder]], and then the Wisdom Assembly itself. Nobody seemed inclined to back down and the stage was set for a showdown at the Winter Solstice. A showdown that has now taken place, and left unpredictable echoes in its wake...		For nearly a year now, the [[Synod]] has been facing a rebellion against its authority. What began with the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] quickly spread through the [[Wisdom]] assembly. With numerous mandates failing as a consequence, the General Assembly's ability to act looked like it might be heavily curtailed. In response thundering proclamations were issued denouncing first the swords scholars, [[Sulemaine\|their founder]], and then the Wisdom Assembly itself. Nobody seemed inclined to back down and the stage was set for a showdown at the Winter Solstice. A showdown that has now taken place, and left unpredictable echoes in its wake...

	You can learn about those echoes, and what they mean for various assemblies, in '''[[Hard and suspecting]]'''.		You can learn about those echoes, and what they mean for various assemblies, in '''[[Hard and suspecting]]'''.
	===Equivocate the Past===		===Equivocate the Past===
	* '''Highguard and their national assembly; people interested in true liao; people with an interest in a particular paragon or exemplar; Loyalty Assembly; Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Veikko Bondforger, and possibly Anastasiya Volkov'''		* '''Highguard and their national assembly; people interested in true liao; people with an interest in a particular paragon or exemplar; Loyalty Assembly; Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Veikko Bondforger, and possibly Anastasiya Volkov'''
	Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The first [[Lepidean Librarian]] is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus. 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 demand, and a death threat. Who knew theological scholarship could be so exciting!		Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The first [[Lepidean Librarian]] is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus. 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 demand, and a death threat. Who knew theological scholarship could be so exciting!

	You can learn about the meandering thread that connects the Lepidean Library to a death threat against the Cardinal of Loyalty in '''[[Equivocate the past]]'''.		You can learn about the meandering thread that connects the Lepidean Library to a death threat against the Cardinal of Loyalty in '''[[Equivocate the past]]'''.