386YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune - Revision history

Twiggy at 21:09, 14 March 2026

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	===Little Faith===		===Little Faith===
	* '''Assembly of Wisdom, General Assembly; Advisor on the ~~vallorn~~; Navarr'''		* '''Assembly of Wisdom, General Assembly; Advisor on the Vallorn; Navarr'''
	The Assembly of Wisdom has called for a [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_69\|called for]] a [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]]. Rather than a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] to an [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar or paragon]] they wish to create a [[Inspirational_location#Sacred#Sites\|sacred site]], a location that resonates with virtue - the place where the way to defeat the [[vallorn]] once and for all was found. The work of the Great Library, and its final revelations, has also inspired members of the nascent [[vine]] movement among the [[Navarr]], which has finally borne fruit in a shared understanding of what their role within the nation might be.		The Assembly of Wisdom has called for a [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_69\|called for]] a [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]]. Rather than a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] to an [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar or paragon]] they wish to create a [[Inspirational_location#Sacred#Sites\|sacred site]], a location that resonates with virtue - the place where the way to defeat the [[vallorn]] once and for all was found. The work of the Great Library, and its final revelations, has also inspired members of the nascent [[vine]] movement among the [[Navarr]], which has finally borne fruit in a shared understanding of what their role within the nation might be.

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

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	===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===		===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===
	* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''		* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''
	Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.		Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.

	You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Made Anew (Madruga)===		===Made Anew (Madruga)===
	* '''People in Madruga, especially those with herb gardens; military captains who took the ''Explore the Southern Reaches'' venture; Orders of the Unfettered Mind and Rod and Shield; Imperial Senate, Imperial Conclave; Hakima of Salt and Sand'''		* '''People in Madruga, especially those with herb gardens; military captains who took the ''Explore the Southern Reaches'' venture; Orders of the Unfettered Mind and Rod and Shield; Imperial Senate, Imperial Conclave; Hakima of Salt and Sand'''
	At the Summer Solstice, the Scorrero river was driven to [[Where_the_river_rises#Annihilation_and_Transformation\|burst its banks]] by Imperial magicians. It streamed into [[Madruga]] and washed away the desiccating blight that had transformed the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] into an ashen wasteland. The waters, infused with particles of [[ilium\|star metal]] worked a powerful transformation on the territory, already scarred by [[A beacon of smoke\|war]] with the [[Grendel]] and the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Now [[Where_the_river_rises#Shimmer\|a strange marsh covers the southern reaches]] of Madruga. Following the Autumn equinox, [[military unit\|daring champions]] and [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] alike began to explore the changed territory and try to understand what this transfiguration portends.		At the Summer Solstice, the Scorrero river was driven to [[Where_the_river_rises#Annihilation_and_Transformation\|burst its banks]] by Imperial magicians. It streamed into [[Madruga]] and washed away the desiccating blight that had transformed the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] into an ashen wasteland. The waters, infused with particles of [[ilium\|star metal]] worked a powerful transformation on the territory, already scarred by [[A beacon of smoke\|war]] with the [[Grendel]] and the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Now [[Where_the_river_rises#Shimmer\|a strange marsh covers the southern reaches]] of Madruga. Following the Autumn equinox, [[military unit\|daring champions]] and [[Conclave]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] alike began to explore the changed territory and try to understand what this transfiguration portends.

	You can learn about what they uncovered, and what is still hidden beneath the marshwaters and swaying grass, in the '''[[Made anew]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what they uncovered, and what is still hidden beneath the marshwaters and swaying grass, in the '''[[Made anew]]''' wind of fortune.

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

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	===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===		===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===
	* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''		* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''
	Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[Synod\|Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.		Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[Synod\|Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.

	You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Made Anew (Madruga)===		===Made Anew (Madruga)===
	* '''People in Madruga, especially those with herb gardens; military captains who took the ''Explore the Southern Reaches'' venture; Orders of the Unfettered Mind and Rod and Shield; Imperial Senate, Imperial Conclave; Hakima of Salt and Sand'''		* '''People in Madruga, especially those with herb gardens; military captains who took the ''Explore the Southern Reaches'' venture; Orders of the Unfettered Mind and Rod and Shield; Imperial Senate, Imperial Conclave; Hakima of Salt and Sand'''
	At the Summer Solstice, the Scorrero river was driven to [[Where_the_river_rises#Annihilation_and_Transformation\|burst its banks]] by Imperial magicians. It streamed into [[Madruga]] and washed away the desiccating blight that had transformed the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] into an ashen wasteland. The waters, infused with particles of [[ilium\|star metal]] worked a powerful transformation on the territory, already scarred by [[A beacon of smoke\|war]] with the [[Grendel]] and the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Now [[Where_the_river_rises#Shimmer\|a strange marsh covers the southern reaches]] of Madruga. Following the Autumn equinox, [[military unit\|daring champions]] and [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] alike began to explore the changed territory and try to understand what this transfiguration portends.		At the Summer Solstice, the Scorrero river was driven to [[Where_the_river_rises#Annihilation_and_Transformation\|burst its banks]] by Imperial magicians. It streamed into [[Madruga]] and washed away the desiccating blight that had transformed the [[Madruga#Great Grasses\|Great Grasses]] into an ashen wasteland. The waters, infused with particles of [[ilium\|star metal]] worked a powerful transformation on the territory, already scarred by [[A beacon of smoke\|war]] with the [[Grendel]] and the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Now [[Where_the_river_rises#Shimmer\|a strange marsh covers the southern reaches]] of Madruga. Following the Autumn equinox, [[military unit\|daring champions]] and [[Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] alike began to explore the changed territory and try to understand what this transfiguration portends.

	You can learn about what they uncovered, and what is still hidden beneath the marshwaters and swaying grass, in the '''[[Made anew]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about what they uncovered, and what is still hidden beneath the marshwaters and swaying grass, in the '''[[Made anew]]''' wind of fortune.

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Twiggy at 11:06, 19 July 2025

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	===Little Faith===		===Little Faith===
	* '''Assembly of Wisdom, General Assembly; Advisor on the vallorn; Navarr'''		* '''Assembly of Wisdom, General Assembly; Advisor on the vallorn; Navarr'''
	The Assembly of Wisdom has called for a [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_69\|called for]] a [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the [[~~Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|~~Great Library of Hacynian]]. Rather than a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] to an [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar or paragon]] they wish to create a [[Inspirational_location#Sacred#Sites\|sacred site]], a location that resonates with virtue - the place where the way to defeat the [[vallorn]] once and for all was found. The work of the Great Library, and its final revelations, has also inspired members of the nascent [[vine]] movement among the [[Navarr]], which has finally borne fruit in a shared understanding of what their role within the nation might be.		The Assembly of Wisdom has called for a [[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_69\|called for]] a [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]]. Rather than a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]] to an [[Paragons and exemplars\|exemplar or paragon]] they wish to create a [[Inspirational_location#Sacred#Sites\|sacred site]], a location that resonates with virtue - the place where the way to defeat the [[vallorn]] once and for all was found. The work of the Great Library, and its final revelations, has also inspired members of the nascent [[vine]] movement among the [[Navarr]], which has finally borne fruit in a shared understanding of what their role within the nation might be.

	You can find out more about the potential consecration, and the newborn vine movement, in the '''[[Little faith]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out more about the potential consecration, and the newborn vine movement, in the '''[[Little faith]]''' wind of fortune.

Dre at 20:06, 8 May 2025

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	===Obsidian Shards (Spiral)===		===Obsidian Shards (Spiral)===
	* '''People of Spiral; Senator for Spiral, Oblivion Sentinel'''		* '''People of Spiral; Senator for Spiral, Oblivion Sentinel'''
	The situation in [[Spiral]] has been slowly stabilising over the course of the last year, but peace is never a given in a territory scarred by the presence of the {{Black Plateau}}. Now it seems that a renegade force of former rebels, former Urizen who chose to remain in Ankra and become foreigners, have been harbouring a terrible corruption for many years. Their belief that there is a terrible conspiracy afoot in the Empire has ~~lead~~ them to begin attacking Imperial citizens. Disavowed by their former allies, they are closing in on targets and only Imperial heroes have a chance to stop them.		The situation in [[Spiral]] has been slowly stabilising over the course of the last year, but peace is never a given in a territory scarred by the presence of the {{Black Plateau}}. Now it seems that a renegade force of former rebels, former Urizen who chose to remain in Ankra and become foreigners, have been harbouring a terrible corruption for many years. Their belief that there is a terrible conspiracy afoot in the Empire has led them to begin attacking Imperial citizens. Disavowed by their former allies, they are closing in on targets and only Imperial heroes have a chance to stop them.

	You can learn about this renegade faction, and the threat they pose, in the '''[[Obsidian shards]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about this renegade faction, and the threat they pose, in the '''[[Obsidian shards]]''' wind of fortune.

Rafferty: /* Rebels and Loyalists (Marches) */

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Rebels and Loyalists (Marches)

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	===Rebels and Loyalists (Marches)===		===Rebels and Loyalists (Marches)===
	* '''General Assembly, Loyalty Assembly, Pride Assembly; the Marches'''		* '''General Assembly, Loyalty Assembly, Pride Assembly; the Marches'''
	There are two developments in the Imperial Synod following the Autumn Equinox that have eyebrows raised across the Marches. The first is the decision of the [[Pride]] assembly to seek [[recognition]] for the ~~leaders~~ of ~~the~~ [[Ore Hills ~~rebellion~~]]. The other is the [[revocation]] of one of the Marcher [[Senator\|senators]], for what seems to amount to an accusation of being "disloyal to the nation" - something that the [[Loyalty]] assembly has been very clear over the years is not acceptable.		There are two developments in the Imperial Synod following the Autumn Equinox that have eyebrows raised across the Marches. The first is the decision of the [[Pride]] assembly to seek [[recognition]] for the [[The_Ore_Hills_Rebellion#The_Ore_Hills_Ringleaders\|ringleaders]] of [[the Ore Hills Rebellion]]. The other is the [[revocation]] of one of the Marcher [[Senator\|senators]], for what seems to amount to an accusation of being "disloyal to the nation" - something that the [[Loyalty]] assembly has been very clear over the years is not acceptable.

	You can learn about these two spiritual matters, and what they might portend, in the '''[[Rebels and loyalists]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about these two spiritual matters, and what they might portend, in the '''[[Rebels and loyalists]]''' wind of fortune.

Rafferty: /* One of Us (Asavea) */

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One of Us (Asavea)

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	You can learn about the recent developments in this grand undertaking, slow and steady as it may prove to be, in the '''[[One of us]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the recent developments in this grand undertaking, slow and steady as it may prove to be, in the '''[[One of us]]''' wind of fortune.
			===Rebels and Loyalists (Marches)===
			* '''General Assembly, Loyalty Assembly, Pride Assembly; the Marches'''
			There are two developments in the Imperial Synod following the Autumn Equinox that have eyebrows raised across the Marches. The first is the decision of the [[Pride]] assembly to seek [[recognition]] for the leaders of the [[Ore Hills rebellion]]. The other is the [[revocation]] of one of the Marcher [[Senator\|senators]], for what seems to amount to an accusation of being "disloyal to the nation" - something that the [[Loyalty]] assembly has been very clear over the years is not acceptable.

			You can learn about these two spiritual matters, and what they might portend, in the '''[[Rebels and loyalists]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Other Events==		==Other Events==

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	===Fake Empire (Appraisal)===		===Fake Empire (Appraisal)===
	* '''Imperial Senate, Imperial Military Council, Imperial Diplomats, Grandmasters, Ambassadors, and Æsa Sigeing'''		* '''Imperial Senate, Imperial Military Council, Imperial Diplomats, Grandmasters, Ambassadors, and Æsa Sigeing'''
	The second [[appraisal]] commissioned by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] instructs [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to discover how the Empire might disrupt relations between each [[Grendel]] salt lord. She was asked to find ways to not only disrupt relations between the salt lords but also with their allies, both internal and external. Although this appraisal falls squarely within her expertise, its scope means that her response has been a little limited in application. As a consequence, the prognosticator has split her appraisal into two parts - the first is designed to provide a description of the current situation, providing an overview of the Salt Lords Council, how it is made up and how it functions. The second part of her appraisal lays out what is known about the Grendel's allies and presents some ideas for how they might be approached.		The second [[appraisal]] commissioned by the [[Senate]] instructs [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to discover how the Empire might disrupt relations between each [[Grendel]] salt lord. She was asked to find ways to not only disrupt relations between the salt lords but also with their allies, both internal and external. Although this appraisal falls squarely within her expertise, its scope means that her response has been a little limited in application. As a consequence, the prognosticator has split her appraisal into two parts - the first is designed to provide a description of the current situation, providing an overview of the Salt Lords Council, how it is made up and how it functions. The second part of her appraisal lays out what is known about the Grendel's allies and presents some ideas for how they might be approached.

	You can read about her findings, and the various suggestions she has made, in the '''[[Fake empire]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about her findings, and the various suggestions she has made, in the '''[[Fake empire]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===So Far So Fast (Lasambria)===		===So Far So Fast (Lasambria)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; the Brass Coast; Imperial Synod, Brass Coast Assembly; Imperial Military Council; Imperial Consul'''		* '''Imperial Senate; the Brass Coast; Imperial Synod, Brass Coast Assembly; Imperial Military Council; Imperial Consul'''
	Last summit a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited Anvil to discuss peace. The details of their negotiation are known only to those who were present, but it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to endorse was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth but the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty. The remaining hurdle is the approval of the relevant Imperial bodies of state. To become law, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] would need to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|pass the treaty]] with a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], and it would still be subject to veto by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the Assembly of Nine.		Last summit a party of diplomats from the Lasambrian Orcs visited Anvil to discuss peace. The details of their negotiation are known only to those who were present, but it seems that a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] that both sets of negotiators were willing to endorse was drafted. Since then, there has been a flurry of messages back and forth but the word is sent: in principle, all parties are willing to accept this treaty. The remaining hurdle is the approval of the relevant Imperial bodies of state. To become law, the [[Senate]] would need to [[Ambassador#Treaty\|pass the treaty]] with a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], and it would still be subject to veto by the [[Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the Assembly of Nine.

	You can learn about the treaty, and its implications for the south-west Empire, in the '''[[So far so fast]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the treaty, and its implications for the south-west Empire, in the '''[[So far so fast]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Start a War (Barrens)===		===Start a War (Barrens)===
	* '''Imperial Senate; people of Dawn; folk with an interest in the Barrens or the Mallum'''		* '''Imperial Senate; people of Dawn; folk with an interest in the Barrens or the Mallum'''
	As the dust settles [[By_northern_shores\|over the dramatic events in the Barrens]], people begin to take stock of what has happened. The wheels of state roll on. [[The Barrens#The Fangs\|The Fangs]] are now in Imperial possession and can now be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Allocation\|allocated]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. The attack on the Rahvin has polarised views across Dawn, setting houses - even siblings - against each other. There are many who support '''General Achavion Wolfborne''' and argue that he has put his life on the line for Dawn. Others oppose the attack, criticising the latest in a line of atrocities that have taken place since Dawn was given stewardship of [[the Barrens]]. What happens now?		As the dust settles [[By_northern_shores\|over the dramatic events in the Barrens]], people begin to take stock of what has happened. The wheels of state roll on. [[The Barrens#The Fangs\|The Fangs]] are now in Imperial possession and can now be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Allocation\|allocated]] by the [[Senate]]. The attack on the Rahvin has polarised views across Dawn, setting houses - even siblings - against each other. There are many who support '''General Achavion Wolfborne''' and argue that he has put his life on the line for Dawn. Others oppose the attack, criticising the latest in a line of atrocities that have taken place since Dawn was given stewardship of [[the Barrens]]. What happens now?

	You can learn about the situation regarding the Fangs, and the two opposing factions inspired by events in the Barrens, in the '''[[Start a war]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the situation regarding the Fangs, and the two opposing factions inspired by events in the Barrens, in the '''[[Start a war]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===All the Wind (Faraden)===		===All the Wind (Faraden)===
	* '''Ambassador to Faraden; Celestial Arch Conclave Order; Imperial magicians of all stripes; Holberg Chamber of Commerce; Azure Sutannir; Imperial fleets'''		* '''Ambassador to Faraden; Celestial Arch Conclave Order; Imperial magicians of all stripes; Holberg Chamber of Commerce; Azure Sutannir; Imperial fleets'''
	The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. Lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], they send their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] are changeable - warm one moment, cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.		The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. Lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], they send their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the [[Senate]] are changeable - warm one moment, cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.

	You can learn about diplomatic developments, and several opportunities, in the '''[[All the wind]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about diplomatic developments, and several opportunities, in the '''[[All the wind]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===One of Us (Asavea)===		===One of Us (Asavea)===
	* '''Imperial Synod; Loyalty Assembly; Sevenfold Path; folk invested in spreading the Way in Asavea'''		* '''Imperial Synod; Loyalty Assembly; Sevenfold Path; folk invested in spreading the Way in Asavea'''
	The Imperial Synod has committed to the spreading of the Way to Asavea. [[Irreconcilable_differences\|Conflict with]] the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has been resolved through the use of the [[veto]], and certain compromises have been suggested, and missionaries and wayfarers continue to head east with the help of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]]. The missionaries are not the only people heaving east. At the direction of the Conclave, magicians of the [[Sevenfold Path]] have slipped into Asavea, in the hope that they may be able to make contact with virtuous magicians who follow the Way. At the same time, the Loyalty assembly searches for ways for its members to directly aid the grand undertaking - not through straightforward missionary work but by identifying those who would change Asavea for the better and urging them to follow the voice of their heart.		The Imperial Synod has committed to the spreading of the Way to Asavea. [[Irreconcilable_differences\|Conflict with]] the [[Senate]] has been resolved through the use of the [[veto]], and certain compromises have been suggested, and missionaries and wayfarers continue to head east with the help of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]]. The missionaries are not the only people heaving east. At the direction of the Conclave, magicians of the [[Sevenfold Path]] have slipped into Asavea, in the hope that they may be able to make contact with virtuous magicians who follow the Way. At the same time, the Loyalty assembly searches for ways for its members to directly aid the grand undertaking - not through straightforward missionary work but by identifying those who would change Asavea for the better and urging them to follow the voice of their heart.

	You can learn about the recent developments in this grand undertaking, slow and steady as it may prove to be, in the '''[[One of us]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the recent developments in this grand undertaking, slow and steady as it may prove to be, in the '''[[One of us]]''' wind of fortune.

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	===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===		===Secret Meeting (Plenipotentiary)===
	* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''		* '''Archmages, Imperial Conclave; Pale Ravens, Nation's Guard, Whelps (?), Lunete de Cercle, those who believe they bear the heart of Elayne Silverlark; Churnspire Adjutor, those who bear gifts of Meraud; mana-site owners of the Marches; artists of many kinds who are privy to secrets'''
	Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.		Six [[Archmage\|archmages]], six [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] responses. The [[eternal\|eternals]] are bound by ancient compact to respond in some way to each plenipotentiary missive, although sometimes they respond in unexpected ways. Three have chosen to meet with Imperial magicians, in one way or another. Three have chosen to respond in other ways. There is also a matter for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to discuss, arising from a [[Synod\|Synod]] judgement at the Autumn Equinox that relates specifically to the practice of plenipotentiary.

	You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find details of the meetings, and notes about the other responses, in the '''[[Secret meeting]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===A Little Understanding===		===A Little Understanding===
	* '''Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate'''		* '''Imperial Synod, Imperial Senate'''
	At the Autumn Equinox, three of the [[cardinal\|cardinals]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], and a citizen who was acting as [[proxy]] to the [[Cardinal of Prosperity]], publicly swore an oath to bear an [[aura]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Peace]] for the coming year, doing nothing to resist its effects. All four were quickly [[Sanction#Condemnation\|condemned]] as [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]] by the Assembly of [[Vigilance]]. The magistrates are now bound to conduct a trial to investigate the [[religious crime\|religious crimes]] these cardinals are accused of. Meanwhile, the General Assembly must wrestle with the threat of a growing schism - following so closely on the heels of the [[True faith\|recent crisis]] concerning [[Vardas]] - and contemplate what it means for the Way that cardinals dabble with the power of "false virtues".		At the Autumn Equinox, three of the [[cardinal\|cardinals]] of the [[Synod]], and a citizen who was acting as [[proxy]] to the [[Cardinal of Prosperity]], publicly swore an oath to bear an [[aura]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Peace]] for the coming year, doing nothing to resist its effects. All four were quickly [[Sanction#Condemnation\|condemned]] as [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]] by the Assembly of [[Vigilance]]. The magistrates are now bound to conduct a trial to investigate the [[religious crime\|religious crimes]] these cardinals are accused of. Meanwhile, the General Assembly must wrestle with the threat of a growing schism - following so closely on the heels of the [[True faith\|recent crisis]] concerning [[Vardas]] - and contemplate what it means for the Way that cardinals dabble with the power of "false virtues".

	You can find out about the legal considerations, as well as the potential repercussions of various outcomes, in the '''[[A little understanding]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out about the legal considerations, as well as the potential repercussions of various outcomes, in the '''[[A little understanding]]''' wind of fortune.
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	===Pride and Paragons===		===Pride and Paragons===
	* '''Imperial Synod; Lepidean Librarian; Highguard and those invested in the Grand Inspiration'''		* '''Imperial Synod; Lepidean Librarian; Highguard and those invested in the Grand Inspiration'''
	In summer, the [[Lepidean Librarian]] took the [[Courage\|Courageous]] decision to publish in full the research on the [[Life of Vardas]]. Vardas had been recognised as a paragon of [[Vigilance]] for well over three centuries but their entire life story was essentially a collection of tall tales, penned by [[The_League_magical_traditions#mountebank\|a League mountebank]] to make a quick ring. The discovery that it was all a lie and there was no Vardas threatened to be as a [[True_faith\|hammer blow to the faith]] that would damage people's faith in the judgement of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. At the Autumn Equinox, the Synod moved decisively to prevent a full-blown crisis of faith, but just as anticipated, it has raised more questions than it answered.		In summer, the [[Lepidean Librarian]] took the [[Courage\|Courageous]] decision to publish in full the research on the [[Life of Vardas]]. Vardas had been recognised as a paragon of [[Vigilance]] for well over three centuries but their entire life story was essentially a collection of tall tales, penned by [[The_League_magical_traditions#mountebank\|a League mountebank]] to make a quick ring. The discovery that it was all a lie and there was no Vardas threatened to be as a [[True_faith\|hammer blow to the faith]] that would damage people's faith in the judgement of the [[Synod]]. At the Autumn Equinox, the Synod moved decisively to prevent a full-blown crisis of faith, but just as anticipated, it has raised more questions than it answered.

	You can learn about the repercussions of the Synod's decision, and the ripples it has created, in the '''[[Pride and paragons]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the repercussions of the Synod's decision, and the ripples it has created, in the '''[[Pride and paragons]]''' wind of fortune.