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Twiggy at 14:34, 19 March 2026

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	For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".		For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".

	In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.		In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little ... odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.

	As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.		As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.

Twiggy at 15:10, 29 September 2025

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	For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".		For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".

	In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally ~~offputting~~ and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.		In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.

	As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.		As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.

Responsible1: /* The Heralds of Winter */

2022-06-14T14:45:53Z

The Heralds of Winter

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	This is not a natural phenomenon. For seven days leading up to the event, hooded creatures identifying themselves as messengers of the winter eternal [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]] have been seeking out Winter covens and powerful practitioners of Winter magic and delivering public declarations, reading from scrolls inscribed onto pale leather. The content of the declarations is the same in each case:		This is not a natural phenomenon. For seven days leading up to the event, hooded creatures identifying themselves as messengers of the winter eternal [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]] have been seeking out Winter covens and powerful practitioners of Winter magic and delivering public declarations, reading from scrolls inscribed onto pale leather. The content of the declarations is the same in each case:

	<ic>Scions of Atun and Atuman; the royal houses of the Dawn; the tribes of Kallavesi and Suaq; the heirs of ~~Aldrei~~ the Fair; the scions of ~~Terrunel~~; the masters of the High Peaks; the Princes of Jarm; the descendants of the Sorcerer-Kings; the tribes of the Dragon; and the sons and daughters of Naguerro. Hear the words of the King Bound in Chains.		<ic>Scions of Atun and Atuman; the royal houses of the Dawn; the tribes of Kallavesi and Suaq; the heirs of Alderei the Fair; the scions of Terunael; the masters of the High Peaks; the Princes of Jarm; the descendants of the Sorcerer-Kings; the tribes of the Dragon; and the sons and daughters of Naguerro. Hear the words of the King Bound in Chains.

	I have created a regio that will allow travel to a Winter Chamber from the fourth hour of the afternoon on the Winter Solstice until midnight of that day. Let magicians who are skilled practitioners of winter lore come to that chamber to speak with the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland.		I have created a regio that will allow travel to a Winter Chamber from the fourth hour of the afternoon on the Winter Solstice until midnight of that day. Let magicians who are skilled practitioners of winter lore come to that chamber to speak with the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland.

Hailmur: /* Power of Winter */

2022-03-20T20:43:46Z

Power of Winter

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	The new regio is considered a strong Winter regio for purposes of performing rituals. It allows any magician who already possesses the knowledge of [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Winter lore]] to spend one more crystal mana than normal when performing a winter ritual. Perhaps more significantly, however, it does not have the same sympathy with the entire Empire that the Imperial regio does. As a consequence, it ''cannot'' be used to target rituals on other parts of the Empire.		The new regio is considered a strong Winter regio for purposes of performing rituals. It allows any magician who already possesses the knowledge of [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Winter lore]] to spend one more crystal mana than normal when performing a winter ritual. Perhaps more significantly, however, it does not have the same sympathy with the entire Empire that the Imperial regio does. As a consequence, it ''cannot'' be used to target rituals on other parts of the Empire.
	<box>'''OOC Explanation<br>		<box>'''OOC Explanation<br>
	This strong winter regio allows the performance of rituals such as [[~~Whispers_through_the_Black_Gate~~]], but it will not allow rituals to target territories other than [[Casinea]].		This strong winter regio allows the performance of rituals such as [[Whispers through the Black Gate]], but it will not allow rituals to target territories other than [[Casinea]].

	Any [[draughir]] character can sense the presence of the winter regio once they are in Anvil by concentrating for a few moments; any such player can ask a referee for its location. A draughir may do so before time-in if they wish, but are asked to refrain from discussing the location of the regio out-of-character.		Any [[draughir]] character can sense the presence of the winter regio once they are in Anvil by concentrating for a few moments; any such player can ask a referee for its location. A draughir may do so before time-in if they wish, but are asked to refrain from discussing the location of the regio out-of-character.

Rafferty at 17:01, 24 November 2019

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<quote>		<quote>
	The players finished their play, and took their bows. The audience was silent, until a small polite clap grew to a crescendo in the small tavern.		The players finished their play, and took their bows. The audience was silent, until a small polite clap grew to a crescendo in the small tavern.

Hastur: /* The Heralds of Winter */

2019-03-31T01:08:55Z

The Heralds of Winter

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	I have created a regio that will allow travel to a Winter Chamber from the fourth hour of the afternoon on the Winter Solstice until midnight of that day. Let magicians who are skilled practitioners of winter lore come to that chamber to speak with the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland.		I have created a regio that will allow travel to a Winter Chamber from the fourth hour of the afternoon on the Winter Solstice until midnight of that day. Let magicians who are skilled practitioners of winter lore come to that chamber to speak with the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland.

	Let it be known that this chamber is neutral territory between your nations and any others who may come before us as ambassadors of their people; any violence or theft against another guest will see that nation earn the ire of all the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland. Do not test our will; we are united in this regard. So swears Tharim, Skathe and ~~Surat~~, Rangara and Kaela, Agramant and Sorin.		Let it be known that this chamber is neutral territory between your nations and any others who may come before us as ambassadors of their people; any violence or theft against another guest will see that nation earn the ire of all the sovereign-lords of the Wasteland. Do not test our will; we are united in this regard. So swears Tharim, Skathe and Surut, Rangara and Kaela, Agramant and Sorin.

	During this time we will accept tribute from your people in the form of Dragonbone. Each of us has prepared boons. We will magnanimously grant these boons to you in return for your tribute. Whichever among you gives the greatest amount of dragonbone for each of the boons we have prepared shall gain sole custody of that boon.		During this time we will accept tribute from your people in the form of Dragonbone. Each of us has prepared boons. We will magnanimously grant these boons to you in return for your tribute. Whichever among you gives the greatest amount of dragonbone for each of the boons we have prepared shall gain sole custody of that boon.
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	Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.		Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[Of tribute\|here]].		Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[Of tribute\|here]].

Rafferty at 15:11, 1 November 2018

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	The players finished their play, and took their bows. The audience was silent, until a small polite clap grew to a crescendo in the small tavern.		The players finished their play, and took their bows. The audience was silent, until a small polite clap grew to a crescendo in the small tavern.
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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[Of tribute\|here]].		Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[Of tribute\|here]].

	~~{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}~~

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2016-08-15T14:49:56Z

Resolution

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	Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.		Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[On tribute\|here]].		Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[Of tribute\|here]].

	{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}		{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}

Rafferty: /* The Heralds of Winter */

2016-05-18T09:48:10Z

The Heralds of Winter

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	Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.		Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.
			==Resolution==
			Shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE, heralds of Tharim again visited the Empire to reveal who had gained the favour of the winter eternals. Details of this event are listed [[On tribute\|here]].

	{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}		{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}

Gereon: Add category as template

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Add category as template

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	Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.		Regardless, there appears to be a significant magical event taking place and it appears that Imperial magicians - or at least some of them - have been offered front-row seats.
	~~[[Category:Recent History]]~~		{{Category:379YE Winter Solstice winds of fortune}}
	~~[[Category:History]]~~
	[[Category:379YE]]

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	For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".		For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".

	In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.		In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little ... odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.

	As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.		As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.

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	For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".		For inscrutable reasons, it is the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] who first become aware of the change. Actors are sensitive at the best of times, and it does not take a genius to notice that as Autumn turns to Winter everyone seems to be setting their plays in [[the Tomb]]. The majority defend their artistic decisions vociferously, of course, but a rare few admit that it just "''seemed like a good idea but now I can't remember why''".

	In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally ~~offputting~~ and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.		In some cases it is quite jarring - the tomb represents tragedy and transition; to see a romantic tryst, a stirring oratory, or a tense political scene in the context of a mausoleum, cemetery, or graveyard is occasionally off-putting and invariably warps the context and implications of the scene. The theatre-going patrons of [[the League]] troupes (and the fairground audiences of the [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers\|guisers]], and patrons of the [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers\|mummers]] open-air shenanigans) tend to be nonplussed ... but broadly positive. The plays are still ''good'' after all. Just occasionally a little .. odd. Scholars of dramaturgy however are a little less sanguine. In a mystical context, the Tomb represents [[curse\|curses]]; condemnation; conclusions; oaths and promises; [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Fear\|fear]], and poison after all.

	As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.		As the Winter Solstice draws near, however, the hints at something significant occurring finally resolve themselves as information about the peculiar events at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]] begins to filter out to the [[magical skills#magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. And shortly after ''that'', the first heralds begin to appear.