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Doing It (Challenge the Iron Duke)

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	* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''		* '''Challengers of the Iron Duke'''
	It is the second season since [[Barien]] has unveiled the revitalised [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. Once again, the [[eternal]] of [[Summer]] has laid out two challenges for those who attend [[Anvil]] to partake in and seek [[glory]] and reward. As always, the method of putting oneself forward for one of these challenges ~~it o~~ find a coven prepared to perform ''Challenge the Iron Duke'' on Friday evening once the summit starts. The two challenges are a gladiatorial fight against a [[Dire Astacid]] at close quarters; and a challenge of stealth and cunning against the spider-heralds of the [[Jaheris\|Unicorn Prince]].		It is the second season since [[Barien]] has unveiled the revitalised [[Challenge the Iron Duke]]. Once again, the [[eternal]] of [[Summer]] has laid out two challenges for those who attend [[Anvil]] to partake in and seek [[glory]] and reward. As always, the method of putting oneself forward for one of these challenges is to find a coven prepared to perform ''Challenge the Iron Duke'' on Friday evening once the summit starts. The two challenges are a gladiatorial fight against a [[Dire Astacid]] at close quarters; and a challenge of stealth and cunning against the spider-heralds of the [[Jaheris\|Unicorn Prince]].

	You can find out details of the challenge, and some notes about the challenges involved in taking part in the challenges, in the '''[[Doing it]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out details of the challenge, and some notes about the challenges involved in taking part in the challenges, in the '''[[Doing it]]''' wind of fortune.

Twiggy at 02:28, 22 January 2026

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	===Love and War===		===Love and War===
	* '''Dawn; Senator for Astolat'''		* '''Dawn; Senator for Astolat'''
	The people of Dawn are in the process of fully [[~~Imperial_army~~#Recruitment\|mustering]] another army in [[Astolat]]. There is one final piece of business to be done, however, and that is to define the nature of the army, and formally declare its name. These decisions would normally be made by the [[Senator]] who raised the [[Raise Dawnish army Summer 385YE\|original motion]], but the task now falls to the newly-appointed Senator of Astolat, '''Éamon Ashenmourn de Cordraco'''. As well as a name, though, the senator must select the [[Army qualities\|quality]] the army will carry.		The people of Dawn are in the process of fully [[Army#Recruitment\|mustering]] another army in [[Astolat]]. There is one final piece of business to be done, however, and that is to define the nature of the army, and formally declare its name. These decisions would normally be made by the [[Senator]] who raised the [[Raise Dawnish army Summer 385YE\|original motion]], but the task now falls to the newly-appointed Senator of Astolat, '''Éamon Ashenmourn de Cordraco'''. As well as a name, though, the senator must select the [[Army qualities\|quality]] the army will carry.

	You can learn about the mustering of the new army, and a surprise proposal from Spiral Castle, in the '''[[Love and War]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the mustering of the new army, and a surprise proposal from Spiral Castle, in the '''[[Love and War]]''' wind of fortune.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	* '''This speeds the mustering of a new Imperial army'''		* '''This speeds the mustering of a new Imperial army'''
	* '''It also reduces the ingots produced by each mine in the territory by 2, but grants a pawn of Autumn vis in their place'''		* '''It also reduces the ingots produced by each mine in the territory by 2, but grants a pawn of Autumn vis in their place'''
	Since the Winter Solstice, the power of the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]] has been focused on the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[territory]] of [[Karov]]. The ''Lyktan'' coven has invoked the ''[[Hammers of Fury]]'' to speed the mustering of a new [[~~Imperial army~~]] there. This magical service provided by the [[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]] [[enchantment\|enchants]] the forges, foundries, and smithies throughout the territory, infusing them with the heat of Shikal's forges to help them forge arms and armour with supernatural speed. It also sends traders from the Fire Mountain to acquire more resources, meaning that [[mine\|mines]] throughout the territory have seen their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but in their place the mine owners each gain one pawn of [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|Warm Ashes]] - Autumn [[vis]].		Since the Winter Solstice, the power of the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]] has been focused on the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[territory]] of [[Karov]]. The ''Lyktan'' coven has invoked the ''[[Hammers of Fury]]'' to speed the mustering of a new [[Army]] there. This magical service provided by the [[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]] [[enchantment\|enchants]] the forges, foundries, and smithies throughout the territory, infusing them with the heat of Shikal's forges to help them forge arms and armour with supernatural speed. It also sends traders from the Fire Mountain to acquire more resources, meaning that [[mine\|mines]] throughout the territory have seen their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but in their place the mine owners each gain one pawn of [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|Warm Ashes]] - Autumn [[vis]].

	Any character with a [[mine]] in Karov, or anyone whose character is a smith or trader, might have interacted with these [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] about their business. They are courteous, but aloof, creatures often with metallic skin and obviously supernatural features such as gemstone eyes, multiple arms or legs, or hair and beard of rippling flame.		Any character with a [[mine]] in Karov, or anyone whose character is a smith or trader, might have interacted with these [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] about their business. They are courteous, but aloof, creatures often with metallic skin and obviously supernatural features such as gemstone eyes, multiple arms or legs, or hair and beard of rippling flame.

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

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

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

2026-01-15T12:29:06Z

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

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	* '''Imperial Synod'''		* '''Imperial Synod'''
	At the Autumn Equinox 386YE, four citizens publicly swore an oath to bear an [[aura]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Peace]] for the coming year. Three of the citizens were [[cardinal\|cardinals]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], and the fourth was acting as [[proxy]] to the [[Cardinal of Prosperity]]. All four were [[Sanction#Condemnation\|condemned]] as [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]] by the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]]. While preparations were made for the trial of the four at the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] passed several [[judgement\|judgements]] related to it that ultimately lead to a mistrial being declared. Now, the choice made by those four, and the apparent difficulty the Synod has had reaching a consensus, has left the situation worsening.		At the Autumn Equinox 386YE, four citizens publicly swore an oath to bear an [[aura]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Peace]] for the coming year. Three of the citizens were [[cardinal\|cardinals]] of the [[Synod]], and the fourth was acting as [[proxy]] to the [[Cardinal of Prosperity]]. All four were [[Sanction#Condemnation\|condemned]] as [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]] by the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]]. While preparations were made for the trial of the four at the Winter Solstice, the [[Synod]] passed several [[judgement\|judgements]] related to it that ultimately lead to a mistrial being declared. Now, the choice made by those four, and the apparent difficulty the Synod has had reaching a consensus, has left the situation worsening.

	You can read about the situation, and about one way to refocus the attention of the Imperial Synod, in the '''[[The final cut]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about the situation, and about one way to refocus the attention of the Imperial Synod, in the '''[[The final cut]]''' wind of fortune.

Twiggy at 00:09, 13 January 2026

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	===Waiting for the Worms (Sarcophan)===		===Waiting for the Worms (Sarcophan)===
	* '''Ambassador to Sarcophan Delves; Kruidenkenner Trademaster, High Herbalist of Sybella, Master of the Root and Stem, Master of the Clearing House, Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks, and Custodian of the Concordium Dock; Custodian of the Pallas Docks; Highborn Benefactors; priests who visited the Delves as guests; Holbergers; Ambassador to Axos; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Ambassador to Sarcophan Delves; Kruidenkenner Trademaster, High Herbalist of Sybella, Master of the Root and Stem, Master of the Clearing House, Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks, and Custodian of the Concordium Dock; Custodian of the Pallas Docks; Highborn Benefactors; priests who visited the Delves as guests; Holbergers; Ambassador to Axos; Imperial Senate'''
	The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - the ''~~bedelaar huisbaas~~'' - strive for neutrality. They are enthusiastic about trade with the Empire, but their neutrality is precious to them. Only by remaining neutral, they believe, can they be best positioned to trade anything, to anyone, at any time. This season, there is some discussion of the proposed ''Free Seas Pact''; bad news for those trading with the Delves; good news for the deBruin Docks; and any number of other proposals, offers, and topics for discussion.		The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - the ''Bedelaar Huisbaas'' - strive for neutrality. They are enthusiastic about trade with the Empire, but their neutrality is precious to them. Only by remaining neutral, they believe, can they be best positioned to trade anything, to anyone, at any time. This season, there is some discussion of the proposed ''Free Seas Pact''; bad news for those trading with the Delves; good news for the deBruin Docks; and any number of other proposals, offers, and topics for discussion.

	You can read about diplomacy with the Sarcophan Delves, and trade with their merchants, in the '''[[Waiting for the worms]]''' wind of fortune.		You can read about diplomacy with the Sarcophan Delves, and trade with their merchants, in the '''[[Waiting for the worms]]''' wind of fortune.

Twiggy at 02:28, 15 August 2025

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	* '''The Rahvin have taken control of the Fangs and Bitter Strand'''		* '''The Rahvin have taken control of the Fangs and Bitter Strand'''
	* '''The sept is still recovering from what happened and are looking to their future'''		* '''The sept is still recovering from what happened and are looking to their future'''
	Last season, the Senate voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Cede_Bitter_Strand_to_the_Rahvin\|cede the Bitter Strand]] and the Fangs to the Rahvin. The sept claimed the region and the mithril mine, and for now, the Rahvin are focused on planning for the future and ~~reestablishing~~ their settlements, aided by the [[Stars_and_sigils#A_Prosperous_Land\|subtle touch]] of [[Autumn magic]].		Last season, the Senate voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Cede_Bitter_Strand_to_the_Rahvin\|cede the Bitter Strand]] and the Fangs to the Rahvin. The sept claimed the region and the mithril mine, and for now, the Rahvin are focused on planning for the future and re-establishing their settlements, aided by the [[Stars_and_sigils#A_Prosperous_Land\|subtle touch]] of [[Autumn magic]].

	The sept have a copy of a treaty provided to them by those citizens who came to visit them at the last summit. Some of the Rahvin leaders were killed in the attack, or never recovered from their wounds, but one of the ''General Utmar'', accepted the treaty at least in principle. If the Empire formally pass this treaty through the Senate then the Rahvin agree to be bound by it.		The sept have a copy of a treaty provided to them by those citizens who came to visit them at the last summit. Some of the Rahvin leaders were killed in the attack, or never recovered from their wounds, but one of the ''General Utmar'', accepted the treaty at least in principle. If the Empire formally pass this treaty through the Senate then the Rahvin agree to be bound by it.

Rafferty at 13:05, 20 July 2025

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	===Our Eyes in Spiral===		===Our Eyes in Spiral===
	* '''Vigilance assembly; League and Urizen citizens of Spiral; Oblivion Sentinel; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Vigilance assembly; League and Urizen citizens of Spiral; Oblivion Sentinel; Imperial Senate'''
	In Spring last year, the [[Vigilance]] Assembly encouraged the faithful to travel to [[Spiral]] to look for threats to the Empire's rule. The [[mandate]] took advantage of the [[Knocking_on_every_door#Shine_a_Light\|impact of the true liao consecration]] of the damaged basilica of the exemplar [[Berechiah]]. The obvious threat is the malign presence at the heart of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]], but they could not afford to focus on the {{Black Plateau}} alone. [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] is a major city now; any urban centre is invariably a hotbed of intrigue, but this used to be a [[Grendel]] city and the nation engages in espionage like other nations engage in sport. Then there is the presence of the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] rebels in [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]] and [[Spiral#Ankra\|~~Ankara~~]]. The initial expectation was these investigations would be rushed affairs that caused immense disruption, but it hasn't turned out that way. It seems that the Vigilant have taken a more ''thorough'' approach, one that has yielded results where there were results to be had, but has taken time to come to fruition. And so the virtuous make their reports...		In Spring last year, the [[Vigilance]] Assembly encouraged the faithful to travel to [[Spiral]] to look for threats to the Empire's rule. The [[mandate]] took advantage of the [[Knocking_on_every_door#Shine_a_Light\|impact of the true liao consecration]] of the damaged basilica of the exemplar [[Berechiah]]. The obvious threat is the malign presence at the heart of [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]], but they could not afford to focus on the {{Black Plateau}} alone. [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] is a major city now; any urban centre is invariably a hotbed of intrigue, but this used to be a [[Grendel]] city and the nation engages in espionage like other nations engage in sport. Then there is the presence of the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] rebels in [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]] and [[Spiral#Ankra\|Ankra]]. The initial expectation was these investigations would be rushed affairs that caused immense disruption, but it hasn't turned out that way. It seems that the Vigilant have taken a more ''thorough'' approach, one that has yielded results where there were results to be had, but has taken time to come to fruition. And so the virtuous make their reports...

	You can learn about the three threats in Spiral, as well as a more in-depth assessment of some of the problems caused by the {{Black Plateau}}, in the '''[[Our eyes in Spiral]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the three threats in Spiral, as well as a more in-depth assessment of some of the problems caused by the {{Black Plateau}}, in the '''[[Our eyes in Spiral]]''' wind of fortune.

Twiggy: /* Eyes of Loyalty */

2025-07-14T11:38:45Z

Eyes of Loyalty

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	The Loyalty Assembly also upheld a [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_30\|mandate]] that called on Imperial dedicates of Loyalty to provide support to the missionaries in Asavea, and to encourage them to look for folk whose heart inclines towards bringing the Plenum down. As a result of enacting this mandate, the Assembly are [[One_of_us#Eyes_of_Loyalty\|unable]] to use Eyes of Loyalty until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE. More information on the results of this mandate can be found in the '''[[Two suns in the sunset]]''' wind of fortune.		The Loyalty Assembly also upheld a [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_30\|mandate]] that called on Imperial dedicates of Loyalty to provide support to the missionaries in Asavea, and to encourage them to look for folk whose heart inclines towards bringing the Plenum down. As a result of enacting this mandate, the Assembly are [[One_of_us#Eyes_of_Loyalty\|unable]] to use Eyes of Loyalty until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE. More information on the results of this mandate can be found in the '''[[Two suns in the sunset]]''' wind of fortune.

	{{SOP\|statement=Hue and cry! They come from the deep, they prey indiscriminately, and they are very hard to kill. Citizens of the Marches, especially any living or with business on the coast of the Gullet, do not attempt to interact with the so-called "Husks of the Deep". Do not travel to the coast, do not travel along if you are on the coast, and seek the assistance of both shatter magician and a chirurgeon if you come into contact. Furthermore, this assembly directs the beaters to beat the bounds of the ~~gullet~~'s coast, offering assistance to all those needing it and dealing with the husks with poisons and venom if only absolutely necessary, as there is evidence they are still alive.\|by=Fredegar Bloodmouth, Marcher Assembly\|vote= 118-0\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Hue and cry! They come from the deep, they prey indiscriminately, and they are very hard to kill. Citizens of the Marches, especially any living or with business on the coast of the Gullet, do not attempt to interact with the so-called "Husks of the Deep". Do not travel to the coast, do not travel along if you are on the coast, and seek the assistance of both shatter magician and a chirurgeon if you come into contact. Furthermore, this assembly directs the beaters to beat the bounds of the Gullet's coast, offering assistance to all those needing it and dealing with the husks with poisons and venom if only absolutely necessary, as there is evidence they are still alive.\|by=Fredegar Bloodmouth, Marcher Assembly\|vote= 118-0\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|size=small}}

	===Husks of the Deep===		===Husks of the Deep===

Twiggy at 11:44, 13 July 2025

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	* '''Imperial magicians, but also: anyone in the north-west Empire including Sermersuaq, Skarsind, Hahnmark, Temeschwar, Hercynia, western Karov, Weirwater, Astolat, and northern Miaren; Raven Seer of Ishal; anyone from Kallavesa; people from Ossium, especially volhov and wardens; ritual magicians; makers of arcane projections; diviners; citizens of the Barrens; dramaturgists; Imperial priests; dreamers and sailors'''		* '''Imperial magicians, but also: anyone in the north-west Empire including Sermersuaq, Skarsind, Hahnmark, Temeschwar, Hercynia, western Karov, Weirwater, Astolat, and northern Miaren; Raven Seer of Ishal; anyone from Kallavesa; people from Ossium, especially volhov and wardens; ritual magicians; makers of arcane projections; diviners; citizens of the Barrens; dramaturgists; Imperial priests; dreamers and sailors'''
	* '''Last updated 11/06/2025'''		* '''Last updated 11/06/2025'''
	There is magic in the weavings of the cabalists, and the spells of the witches, and in the prowess of the artisans. There is also magic in the world itself, strangeness and serendipity, spirits and stars, the wind and the waves. Things that do not move to the will of mortals - or if they do, then not for long - but instead carve out their own inscrutable patterns across the Empire and the world. Here we talk about lingering magical effects, a wave of violence sweeping the northwest and odd disappearances in eastern Varushka; enchanted feasts in Kallavesa; those who study ~~artoks~~; and a whole plethora of weird and unpredictable effects from the ongoing Grand Conjunction that could impact ritual magicians and arcane projectionists from any nation.		There is magic in the weavings of the cabalists, and the spells of the witches, and in the prowess of the artisans. There is also magic in the world itself, strangeness and serendipity, spirits and stars, the wind and the waves. Things that do not move to the will of mortals - or if they do, then not for long - but instead carve out their own inscrutable patterns across the Empire and the world. Here we talk about lingering magical effects, a wave of violence sweeping the northwest and odd disappearances in eastern Varushka; enchanted feasts in Kallavesa; those who study Artoks; and a whole plethora of weird and unpredictable effects from the ongoing Grand Conjunction that could impact ritual magicians and arcane projectionists from any nation.

	You can find out about strange magic of mortal origin, or whose provenance is mysterious in some way, in the '''[[Stars and sigils]]''' wind of fortune.		You can find out about strange magic of mortal origin, or whose provenance is mysterious in some way, in the '''[[Stars and sigils]]''' wind of fortune.

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	* '''Military Council, Red Wind Corsairs, Wintermark and Marcher Assemblies and fleet owners'''		* '''Military Council, Red Wind Corsairs, Wintermark and Marcher Assemblies and fleet owners'''
	* '''Last updated 02/06/2025'''		* '''Last updated 02/06/2025'''
	During the Winter Solstice the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Destroying_the_Kongegőr\|instructed]] [[Appraisal#Graciana_i_Lòpez_i_Guerra\|Graciana i Lòpez i Guerra]] to [[Appraisal\|appraise]] the destruction of [[Skallahn#The_Kongegőr\|the Kongegőr]], the narrow strip of land that connects the [[Jotun]] territories of [[Skallahn]] and [[Hordalant]]. If the bridge could be destroyed it would severely hamper the cooperation between the Jotun kingdoms of Kalsea and Narkyst and disrupt the Jotun war efforts against the Empire. Graciana has now delivered her appraisal, which discusses how the bridge might be damaged, and how the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and the people along the shores of the Gullet, might assist with such a strategy.		During the Winter Solstice the [[Senate]] [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Destroying_the_Kongegőr\|instructed]] [[Appraisal#Graciana_i_Lòpez_i_Guerra\|Graciana i Lòpez i Guerra]] to [[Appraisal\|appraise]] the destruction of [[Skallahn#The_Kongegőr\|the Kongegőr]], the narrow strip of land that connects the [[Jotun]] territories of [[Skallahn]] and [[Hordalant]]. If the bridge could be destroyed it would severely hamper the cooperation between the Jotun kingdoms of Kalsea and Narkyst and disrupt the Jotun war efforts against the Empire. Graciana has now delivered her appraisal, which discusses how the bridge might be damaged, and how the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and the people along the shores of the Gullet, might assist with such a strategy.

	You can learn about the strategic implications, and about an opportunity to deploy boats in the Gullet, in the '''[[A bridge too far]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about the strategic implications, and about an opportunity to deploy boats in the Gullet, in the '''[[A bridge too far]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''Potential Imperial Apothecaries Guild members; Imperial Senate'''		* '''Potential Imperial Apothecaries Guild members; Imperial Senate'''
	* '''Last updated 06/06/2025'''		* '''Last updated 06/06/2025'''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|established]] the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild]] as an [[Imperial sodality]] that has the full backing of [[Imperial law]]. The civil service make a conscious effort to broadcast news of the creation of a new sodality across the Empire, so that citizens who are prepared to support the sodality's manifesto can consider if they wish to join. Inevitably this has provoked interest from various factions, all of whom are interested in the new sodality but have agendas and goals of their own.		The [[Senate]] has [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_Imperial_Apothecaries'_Guild\|established]] the [[Imperial Apothecaries Guild]] as an [[Imperial sodality]] that has the full backing of [[Imperial law]]. The civil service make a conscious effort to broadcast news of the creation of a new sodality across the Empire, so that citizens who are prepared to support the sodality's manifesto can consider if they wish to join. Inevitably this has provoked interest from various factions, all of whom are interested in the new sodality but have agendas and goals of their own.

	You can learn more about joining the new Imperial sodality, and about the agendas and offers of various factions, in the '''[[It's what we do]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn more about joining the new Imperial sodality, and about the agendas and offers of various factions, in the '''[[It's what we do]]''' wind of fortune.
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	* '''All sorts of people specifically including: Varushkan, League, and Freeborn herb garden owners; folk interested in Winter's Judgement 42 of the General Assembly; entrepreneurs interested in wealth through entertainment; Astral Arcanist; candidates for Burgher of Ketsov; fleet captains, Ambassador to the Grendel; ''Vossk of Zenith Ascendant''; Winterfolk interested in stories of the Great Forest Orcs; Corsairs of Feroz; Lula and Bernhard Kleist von Ennerlund; people interested in talking with the ''Chosen of the Falconer''; Champion of Love; Derowen of the Forge; and Kennett the Mummer '''		* '''All sorts of people specifically including: Varushkan, League, and Freeborn herb garden owners; folk interested in Winter's Judgement 42 of the General Assembly; entrepreneurs interested in wealth through entertainment; Astral Arcanist; candidates for Burgher of Ketsov; fleet captains, Ambassador to the Grendel; ''Vossk of Zenith Ascendant''; Winterfolk interested in stories of the Great Forest Orcs; Corsairs of Feroz; Lula and Bernhard Kleist von Ennerlund; people interested in talking with the ''Chosen of the Falconer''; Champion of Love; Derowen of the Forge; and Kennett the Mummer '''
	* '''Last updated 11/06/2025'''		* '''Last updated 11/06/2025'''
	It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] and [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power. This season sees a diverse roster of folk announcing their intentions to visit Anvil, from [[orc]] entertainment entrepreneurs, to a representative of the [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] seeking to brief those aspiring to become [[Burgher of Ketsov]] of what they are letting themselves in for, to Freeborn priests and peculiar stargazers.		It is not just the great and the good of the Empire who come to [[Anvil]] each equinox and solstice. The tent-city that springs up around the [[Senate]] and [[Anvil#The_Forge\|the Forge]] attracts visitors from all over the known world, and beyond. Some are drawn by the promise of wealth, some by the need to find the wisest and the bravest to help them resolve their dilemmas, some seek to influence those who wield true power in the Empire, others come to celebrate and forge new relationships with those drawn to the heart of Imperial power. This season sees a diverse roster of folk announcing their intentions to visit Anvil, from [[orc]] entertainment entrepreneurs, to a representative of the [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] seeking to brief those aspiring to become [[Burgher of Ketsov]] of what they are letting themselves in for, to Freeborn priests and peculiar stargazers.

	You can learn about visitors to [[Anvil]], and perhaps some details of opportunities to ''leave'' Anvil, in the '''[[Wish you were here]]''' wind of fortune.		You can learn about visitors to [[Anvil]], and perhaps some details of opportunities to ''leave'' Anvil, in the '''[[Wish you were here]]''' wind of fortune.
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	During the Winter Solstice, the General Assembly voted to uphold [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|Judgement 34]]; endorsing the use of [[true liao]] by '''Nathair Autumngale''' to consecrate the Great Library of Hacynian. This consecration has encouraged the librarians to [[Little faith#Find the Right Question\|find the right question]].		During the Winter Solstice, the General Assembly voted to uphold [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_34\|Judgement 34]]; endorsing the use of [[true liao]] by '''Nathair Autumngale''' to consecrate the Great Library of Hacynian. This consecration has encouraged the librarians to [[Little faith#Find the Right Question\|find the right question]].

	As an Imperial title, ''Singer of the Silence'' needs to be created by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] first to have relevant responsibilities. It is expected that such a title should have the responsibility to organise a parley with [[Sung\|Night Singer]] and the [[Phaleron\|Archives of Silence]] to try and unlock the potential of the enigmatic regio. It is still not clear what the benefits would be - but if they were successful, the title might be granted mystical abilities by the two eternals, akin to those abilities gained by the [[Guardian of the Maze of Zoria]].		As an Imperial title, ''Singer of the Silence'' needs to be created by the [[Senate]] first to have relevant responsibilities. It is expected that such a title should have the responsibility to organise a parley with [[Sung\|Night Singer]] and the [[Phaleron\|Archives of Silence]] to try and unlock the potential of the enigmatic regio. It is still not clear what the benefits would be - but if they were successful, the title might be granted mystical abilities by the two eternals, akin to those abilities gained by the [[Guardian of the Maze of Zoria]].
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	At minimum, the title must be appointed by the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Wisdom Assembly]] and would need to be appointed each year. An administrative [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Singer_of_the_Silence\|motion]] will be raised by the Speaker for the Senate to create the title. If passed, the Singer of the Silence will be available to elect during the Spring Equinox.		At minimum, the title must be appointed by the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Wisdom Assembly]] and would need to be appointed each year. An administrative [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Singer_of_the_Silence\|motion]] will be raised by the Speaker for the Senate to create the title. If passed, the Singer of the Silence will be available to elect during the Spring Equinox.