A peerless sacrifice - Revision history

Twiggy at 20:30, 24 September 2025

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	Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.		Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.

	The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be continuing to support the Grand ~~Inpsiration~~ of the Way, a different prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.		The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be continuing to support the Grand Inspiration of the Way, a different prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==

Novemberalice at 15:30, 21 July 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Captain Overcommitted.png\|caption=Highguard stands ready to support and protect its "younger siblings" in virtue, in war, and in building up the great Empire they helped create.\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Captain Overcommitted.png\|caption=Highguard stands ready to support and protect its "younger siblings" in virtue, in war, and in building up the great Empire they helped create.\|align=left\|width=350}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17OxNu7X8DM}}
	Over recent years, the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Assembly have sought ways to support their fellow nations in the Empire by expressing their peerless kinship. Originally part of [[Full of sacred sound\|a sweep of opportunities]], that arose in response to the extraordinary achievements of recent years, it allowed the nation to reach out to others to seek ways to help and support them.		Over recent years, the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Assembly have sought ways to support their fellow nations in the Empire by expressing their peerless kinship. Originally part of [[Full of sacred sound\|a sweep of opportunities]], that arose in response to the extraordinary achievements of recent years, it allowed the nation to reach out to others to seek ways to help and support them.

Hailmur: /* Further Reading */

2025-07-11T19:53:26Z

Emmanovi: /* A New Crusade */ Fixed mandate

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A New Crusade: Fixed mandate

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	* '''Highguard could use a mandate to retain the power of crusade'''		* '''Highguard could use a mandate to retain the power of crusade'''
	If the nation deems crusade to be of greater value than peerless kinship, they will need to use a mandate to remind people of its importance. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the many threats faced by the Empire - while crusade is not guaranteed to offer martial benefits it does offer that prospect more often than peerless kinship. Perhaps, when the day comes that all wars have ended the Highborn can put down their armies. Until then they argue that [[Ambition]] demands they do everything possible to defeat the Empire's enemies and set aside all other goals.		If the nation deems crusade to be of greater value than peerless kinship, they will need to use a mandate to remind people of its importance. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the many threats faced by the Empire - while crusade is not guaranteed to offer martial benefits it does offer that prospect more often than peerless kinship. Perhaps, when the day comes that all wars have ended the Highborn can put down their armies. Until then they argue that [[Ambition]] demands they do everything possible to defeat the Empire's enemies and set aside all other goals.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=Aim high and pursue your dreams. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to continue to crusade all the last war is won. If we stand together then nothing is beyond our grasp.}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Aim high and pursue your dreams. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to continue to crusade all the last war is won. If we stand together then nothing is beyond our grasp.\|assembly=Highborn Assembly}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighbornFour.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighbornFour.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}
	If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies that engage in a military campaign will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. In the near future, any opportunity would be likely to take the same form as the recent call for an [[Over_western_hills#Highguard\|ongoing crusade against the Jotun]] rather than more short term responses.		If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies that engage in a military campaign will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. In the near future, any opportunity would be likely to take the same form as the recent call for an [[Over_western_hills#Highguard\|ongoing crusade against the Jotun]] rather than more short term responses.

Kirkbride: /* A Virtuous Benefaction */

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A Virtuous Benefaction

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	<tr><td>Asael of the Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>		<tr><td>Asael of the Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Cilicia of Athiliah's Handiwork</td></tr>		<tr><td>Cilicia of Athiliah's Handiwork</td></tr>
			<tr><td>Dagon of the Shattered Tower</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Edni Adomait</td></tr>		<tr><td>Edni Adomait</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Ehud of Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>		<tr><td>Ehud of Reumah's Redoubt</td></tr>

Kirkbride: /* A Virtuous Benefaction */

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A Virtuous Benefaction

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	And what of profit itself? Benefactors know that profit is not something to be reviled. Profits that are built virtuously, in partnership with others spread [[Prosperity]] and build Virtue. And they enable more investment in the future. Should the benefactors not be looking at those possibilities instead?		And what of profit itself? Benefactors know that profit is not something to be reviled. Profits that are built virtuously, in partnership with others spread [[Prosperity]] and build Virtue. And they enable more investment in the future. Should the benefactors not be looking at those possibilities instead?

	Under normal circumstances, the Highborn look to their Assembly for leadership, but on this issue, they recognise that their benefactors are those best placed to make this decision. Virtue is everything, but resources are limited, and no-one person can do everything. The benefactors are the group best placed to decide what should happen to the donations the nation produces each season.		Under normal circumstances, the Highborn look to their Assembly for leadership, but on this issue, they recognise that their benefactors are those best placed to make this decision. Virtue is everything, but resources are limited, and no one person can do everything. The benefactors are the group best placed to decide what should happen to the donations the nation produces each season.

	There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors' Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.		There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors' Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.

	The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a ~~simply~~ majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the eligible benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.		The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a simple majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the eligible benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.

	Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.		Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.

	The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be a prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.		The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be continuing to support the Grand Inpsiration of the Way, a different prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Highguard]]		* [[Highguard]]
	* [[Benefactor]]		* [[Benefactor]]

Dre at 17:41, 10 June 2025

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Noserenda at 17:34, 10 June 2025

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Rafferty at 17:28, 10 June 2025

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			[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Here's one. " said Portia, thumbing threw the lists. "Cilicia of Athiliah's Handiwork"		<ic>"Here's one. " said Portia, thumbing threw the lists. "Cilicia of Athiliah's Handiwork"

Rafferty: /* A New Crusade */

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A New Crusade

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	If the nation deems crusade to be of greater value than peerless kinship, they will need to use a mandate to remind people of its importance. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the many threats faced by the Empire - while crusade is not guaranteed to offer martial benefits it does offer that prospect more often than peerless kinship. Perhaps, when the day comes that all wars have ended the Highborn can put down their armies. Until then they argue that [[Ambition]] demands they do everything possible to defeat the Empire's enemies and set aside all other goals.		If the nation deems crusade to be of greater value than peerless kinship, they will need to use a mandate to remind people of its importance. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the many threats faced by the Empire - while crusade is not guaranteed to offer martial benefits it does offer that prospect more often than peerless kinship. Perhaps, when the day comes that all wars have ended the Highborn can put down their armies. Until then they argue that [[Ambition]] demands they do everything possible to defeat the Empire's enemies and set aside all other goals.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=Aim high and pursue your dreams. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to continue to crusade all the last war is won. If we stand together then nothing is beyond our grasp.}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Aim high and pursue your dreams. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to continue to crusade all the last war is won. If we stand together then nothing is beyond our grasp.}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighbornFour.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}
	If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies that engage in a military campaign will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. In the near future, any opportunity would be likely to take the same form as the recent call for an [[Over_western_hills#Highguard\|ongoing crusade against the Jotun]] rather than more short term responses.		If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies that engage in a military campaign will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. In the near future, any opportunity would be likely to take the same form as the recent call for an [[Over_western_hills#Highguard\|ongoing crusade against the Jotun]] rather than more short term responses.

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	The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be continuing to support the Grand Inpsiration of the Way, a different prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.		The commission can be ''any'' [[Commission#Civilian_Commissions\|civilian commission]] - the benefactors of Highguard trust their council to identify the commission most deserving of their support, whether that be continuing to support the Grand Inpsiration of the Way, a different prestigious monument to Virtue, essential new infrastructure, or just a great work that is needed to raise Prosperity.

			==Resolution==
			The Highborn Assembly voted to uphold [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_116\|Judgement 116]], raised by '''Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard''', that saw '''Brother Olyvar of Esther's Sanctum''' urge citizens of Highguard to embrace peerless kinship. The Benefactors Council voted to continue supporting the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]].

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Highguard]]		* [[Highguard]]
	* [[Benefactor]]		* [[Benefactor]]

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	The fervour to aid others is beginning to diminish, even as the nation prepares to the next great challenge, with the return of the [[grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] in readiness for war with the [[vallorn]]. Some were unwilling to let this window close, and called on the national assembly to remind the Highborn of the achievements won and the importance of the cause. Why let a good thing end they say? There was a grim acceptance that exerting their efforts to express peerless kinship has tested the resolve on the nation on more than one occasion. To stick to that course and embrace the power permanently, would inevitably need to sacrifice something of equal significance.		The fervour to aid others is beginning to diminish, even as the nation prepares to the next great challenge, with the return of the [[grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] in readiness for war with the [[vallorn]]. Some were unwilling to let this window close, and called on the national assembly to remind the Highborn of the achievements won and the importance of the cause. Why let a good thing end they say? There was a grim acceptance that exerting their efforts to express peerless kinship has tested the resolve on the nation on more than one occasion. To stick to that course and embrace the power permanently, would inevitably need to sacrifice something of equal significance.

	The Highborn Assembly are not the only group in Highguard who have consistently sought to do what they can to support Virtue across the nation and the Empire. The benefactors of Highguard, operate a wide range of entrepreneurial endeavours, but always with the intention to encourage Virtuous behaviour in those they deal with and support. Those benefactors who attend Anvil hold regular meetings, a Benefactors Council to discuss matters. With so many Senate projects in need of support, the nation is looking to the Council to guide them on where they should place their support.		The Highborn Assembly are not the only group in Highguard who have consistently sought to do what they can to support Virtue across the nation and the Empire. The benefactors of Highguard, operate a wide range of entrepreneurial endeavours, but always with the intention to encourage Virtuous behaviour in those they deal with and support. Those benefactors who attend Anvil hold regular meetings, a Benefactors' Council to discuss matters. With so many Senate projects in need of support, the nation is looking to the Council to guide them on where they should place their support.

	==A Clear Statement==		==A Clear Statement==
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	{{SOP\|statement=The Virtuous raise up their fellows. In Peerless Kinship, we have aided our sibling nations in Kahraman, the Barrens, Skarsind, the Mournwold, and, in the weeks to come, Therunin. This National Assembly wishes to continue to offer our nation's labours in Peerless Kinship, for however long there is need. Let all that is worthwhile be shared.\|by=Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard, Highborn Assembly\|vote={{GM}} 520-22\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Virtuous raise up their fellows. In Peerless Kinship, we have aided our sibling nations in Kahraman, the Barrens, Skarsind, the Mournwold, and, in the weeks to come, Therunin. This National Assembly wishes to continue to offer our nation's labours in Peerless Kinship, for however long there is need. Let all that is worthwhile be shared.\|by=Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard, Highborn Assembly\|vote={{GM}} 520-22\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}

	Peerless kinship began in the Highborn Assembly with a mandate enacted by [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|Jared of the Sons of Couros]]. If the drive to promote Virtue across the Empire was to continue it was clear that it could not do so without the emphatic support of Highguard's priests.		Peerless kinship began in the Highborn Assembly with a mandate enacted by [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_79\|Jared of the Sons of Couros]]. If the drive to promote Virtue across the Empire was to continue it was clear that it could not do so without the emphatic support of Highguard's priests.

	The [[statement of principle]] submitted by '''Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard''' received overwhelming support from the Assembly, with only a pair of priests expressing reservations. Of course it is easy to feel something is worth the cost, before the bill comes due. Still, the Highborn have never been a nation to balk at sacrifice in pursuit of Virtue, and the search begins to see how this might best be done.		The [[statement of principle]] submitted by '''Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard''' received overwhelming support from the Assembly, with only a pair of priests expressing reservations. Of course it is easy to feel something is worth the cost, before the bill comes due. Still, the Highborn have never been a nation to balk at sacrifice in pursuit of Virtue, and the search begins to see how this might best be done.
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	* '''Highguard could use a mandate to retain the power of peerless kinship'''		* '''Highguard could use a mandate to retain the power of peerless kinship'''
	If the nation deems peerless kinship to be of greater value that crusade, they can use a [[mandate]] to summon the necessary conviction to make it persist. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the flexibility that peerless kinship provides, allowing the nation to tackle a wide range of problems. They argue that [[Wisdom]] underpins peerless kinship because it allows the Highborn to ask the right questions rather than assuming they have the answers.		If the nation deems peerless kinship to be of greater value that crusade, they can use a [[mandate]] to summon the necessary conviction to make it persist. Those who argue in favour of this approach point to the flexibility that peerless kinship provides, allowing the nation to tackle a wide range of problems. They argue that [[Wisdom]] underpins peerless kinship because it allows the Highborn to ask the right questions rather than assuming they have the answers.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=Wisdom is finding the right question. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to embrace the value of peerless kinship. The Virtuous apply what they have learned\|assembly=Highborn Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Wisdom is finding the right question. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge Highguard to embrace the value of peerless kinship. The Virtuous apply what they have learned.\|assembly=Highborn Assembly}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten-ish Siblings.png\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten-ish Siblings.png\|align=right\|width=400}}
	If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|no longer automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. Instead the Highborn Assembly would be able to use a single statement of principle that identified an Imperial nation that they wished to support, just as they do to date with peerless kinship.		If this mandate is enacted, then Highborn armies will [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|no longer automatically generate a mandate]] for the nation to consider. Instead the Highborn Assembly would be able to use a single statement of principle that identified an Imperial nation that they wished to support, just as they do to date with peerless kinship.
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	<tr><td>Liora Daughter of Rebekah of the Chantry of the Silver Skull</td></tr>		<tr><td>Liora Daughter of Rebekah of the Chantry of the Silver Skull</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Miriam Daughter of Esther of the Suns of Couros Sect</td></tr>		<tr><td>Miriam Daughter of Esther of the Suns of Couros Sect</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Naomi of Felix Watch</td></tr>		<tr><td>Naomi of Felix's Watch</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	</div>		</div>
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	But what of other grand ideals? The drive to [[One_of_us#Establishing_the_Way\|anchor the Way in Asavea]] is in danger of foundering before it has even set sail. Is this not a better use of what funds Highguard can spare? Or the war against the vallorn, which the Assembly have repeatedly stressed is the Empire's ''highest'' calling. Should these wains not be dedicated to ''that'' goal?		But what of other grand ideals? The drive to [[One_of_us#Establishing_the_Way\|anchor the Way in Asavea]] is in danger of foundering before it has even set sail. Is this not a better use of what funds Highguard can spare? Or the war against the vallorn, which the Assembly have repeatedly stressed is the Empire's ''highest'' calling. Should these wains not be dedicated to ''that'' goal?

	And what of profit itself? Benefactors know that profit is not something to be reviled. Profits that are built virtuously, in partnership with others spread [[Prosperity]] and build Virtue. And they enable more investment in the future. Should the ~~Benefactors~~ not be looking at those possibilities instead?		And what of profit itself? Benefactors know that profit is not something to be reviled. Profits that are built virtuously, in partnership with others spread [[Prosperity]] and build Virtue. And they enable more investment in the future. Should the benefactors not be looking at those possibilities instead?

	Under normal circumstances, the Highborn look to their Assembly for leadership, but on this issue, they recognise that their benefactors are those best placed to make this decision. Virtue is everything, but resources are limited, and no-one person can do everything. The benefactors are the group best placed to decide what should happen to the donations the nation produces each season.		Under normal circumstances, the Highborn look to their Assembly for leadership, but on this issue, they recognise that their benefactors are those best placed to make this decision. Virtue is everything, but resources are limited, and no-one person can do everything. The benefactors are the group best placed to decide what should happen to the donations the nation produces each season.

	There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.		There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors' Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.

	The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a simply majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the eligible benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.		The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a simply majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the eligible benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.

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	Throwing the support of the nation behind this choice would see some of the previous restrictions lifted. The Assembly would be able to choose any nation to help, provided they didn't chose the same nation two seasons running. Asking Highguard to find ways to help a fellow nation would be bound to fail if they had already identified all the ways they could help the season before. Other that this restriction, the Assembly could pick whichever nation they felt was most deserving of aid.		Throwing the support of the nation behind this choice would see some of the previous restrictions lifted. The Assembly would be able to choose any nation to help, provided they didn't chose the same nation two seasons running. Asking Highguard to find ways to help a fellow nation would be bound to fail if they had already identified all the ways they could help the season before. Other that this restriction, the Assembly could pick whichever nation they felt was most deserving of aid.

	A guiding principle of peerless kinship is the idea that Highborn citizens would talk to the nation to find out what help would be most welcome. That remains true, but the Assembly could guide that conversation by indicating a single statement of principle or mandate passed that season or last by the peer nation's Assembly. Provided that statement ''passed'' the Assembly - indicating it had the support of the people of that nation, then attempts to provide peerless kinship would, where possible, focus on the issue ~~idenfied~~ in the statement or mandate.		A guiding principle of peerless kinship is the idea that Highborn citizens would talk to the nation to find out what help would be most welcome. That remains true, but the Assembly could guide that conversation by indicating a single statement of principle or mandate passed that season or last by the peer nation's Assembly. Provided that statement ''passed'' the Assembly - indicating it had the support of the people of that nation, then attempts to provide peerless kinship would, where possible, focus on the issue identified in the statement or mandate.

	===A New Crusade===		===A New Crusade===
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	<tr><td>Icarus of the Sepulchre of the Red Sun</td></tr>		<tr><td>Icarus of the Sepulchre of the Red Sun</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Jacob of the The Flame Beneath The Earth</td></tr>		<tr><td>Jacob of the The Flame Beneath The Earth</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Leah, born of ~~Leahof~~ Ebon's Hall</td></tr>		<tr><td>Leah, born of Leah of Ebon's Hall</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Liora Daughter of Rebekah of the Chantry of the Silver Skull</td></tr>		<tr><td>Liora Daughter of Rebekah of the Chantry of the Silver Skull</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Miriam Daughter of Esther of the Suns of Couros Sect</td></tr>		<tr><td>Miriam Daughter of Esther of the Suns of Couros Sect</td></tr>
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	There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.		There are two formal meetings of the Benefactors Council at each summit, at 11am on Saturday and Sunday morning. They are likely to be held in the main tent of the Shattered Tower. If the Council what to change where their nation's donations are going, then they must ensure that their egregore is present when they make the decision. The egregore will make a note of the decision and pass word on to the other benefactors in the nation.

	The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a simply majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the ~~elgible~~ benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.		The Council can choose to redirect the flow of donations currently going to the Grand Inspiration of the Way, towards any ''civilian'' commission. If there is some debate over the decision, then the egregore will expect a decision to be taken by a simply majority vote of those present who are well known for their role as benefactors. A list above contains all the eligible benefactors currently known to be attending Anvil.

	Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.		Whatever commission is chosen, the people of Highguard will donate ten wains towards it, each season, until it is complete. They can only donate mithril, white granite or weirwood, but they will find the means to donate whichever of these is most needed to finish the work. They will continue to support the commission until the benefactors council nominate a new commission to receive the support of the nations' benefactors.