Archmage of Winter - Revision history

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

2026-01-16T09:38:03Z

Text replacement - "Conclave" to "Conclave"

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Conclave]].
	===Archmage of Winter===		===Archmage of Winter===
	The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the Archmages. They can participate in the [[Arcane Colloquium]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; raise a [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment]] for a Winter eternal once each summit; and advise the magistrates as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]].		The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the Archmages. They can participate in the [[Arcane Colloquium]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; raise a [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment]] for a Winter eternal once each summit; and advise the magistrates as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]].

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

2026-01-15T22:26:29Z

Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

Twiggy at 19:55, 15 January 2026

2026-01-15T19:55:11Z

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the ~~Realm~~ of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.
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	Of all the archmages, the Archmage of Winter may be said to have the most difficult job when dealing with the eternals. The Winter eternals are monsters; they are never truly friends to mortals. Even the most benign of them will constantly seek to test the resolve and wisdom of those they deal with, including the Winter Archmage. While they are as unlikely to lie to mortals as any other eternal, especially during the bounds of a parley, the boons they offer are often cruel, and may come with unexpected consequences. A wise Winter Archmage questions any agreement with a Winter eternal that appears to be too good to be true, and checks their understanding of what is expected from both parties. While this cautious approach is easy to remember when dealing with the obviously malevolent eternals ([[Agramant]] and [[The Thrice-cursed Court]]) it is equally important not to become overconfident when dealing with even the most seemingly benevolent Winter eternal - even [[Wise Rangara]] is quite capable of unleashing horrible [[curse\|curses]] against those who transgress her rules.		Of all the archmages, the Archmage of Winter may be said to have the most difficult job when dealing with the eternals. The Winter eternals are monsters; they are never truly friends to mortals. Even the most benign of them will constantly seek to test the resolve and wisdom of those they deal with, including the Winter Archmage. While they are as unlikely to lie to mortals as any other eternal, especially during the bounds of a parley, the boons they offer are often cruel, and may come with unexpected consequences. A wise Winter Archmage questions any agreement with a Winter eternal that appears to be too good to be true, and checks their understanding of what is expected from both parties. While this cautious approach is easy to remember when dealing with the obviously malevolent eternals ([[Agramant]] and [[The Thrice-cursed Court]]) it is equally important not to become overconfident when dealing with even the most seemingly benevolent Winter eternal - even [[Wise Rangara]] is quite capable of unleashing horrible [[curse\|curses]] against those who transgress her rules.

	The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter ~~Realm~~ and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].		The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''', Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''', Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}		{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}

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

2026-01-15T15:55:47Z

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the Realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the Realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Conclave\|Conclave]].
	===Archmage of Winter===		===Archmage of Winter===
	The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the Archmages. They can participate in the [[Arcane Colloquium]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; raise a [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment]] for a Winter eternal once each summit; and advise the magistrates as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]].		The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the Archmages. They can participate in the [[Arcane Colloquium]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; raise a [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment]] for a Winter eternal once each summit; and advise the magistrates as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]].

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

2026-01-15T12:31:34Z

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the Realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the Realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

Twiggy at 18:26, 14 July 2025

2025-07-14T18:26:29Z

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	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''~~Emillia~~, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-~~walker~~ Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Emilia, Archmage of Winter'' or ''Archmage Syn Truth-Walker Returned of Winter''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

Kirkbride: /* The Eternals of Winter */

2025-07-02T12:50:50Z

The Eternals of Winter

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	The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].		The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''', Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''', Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}		{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}

	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Kirkbride: /* The Eternals of Winter */

2025-07-02T12:48:13Z

The Eternals of Winter

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	The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].		The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''' ~~(left)~~, Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=~~450~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''', Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}		{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}

	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Hailmur at 16:50, 6 May 2025

2025-05-06T16:50:30Z

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	The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].		The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter Realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Ematius10296~~.jpg\|\|caption=Ematius Ankarien, Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=~~250~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ArchmageWinter.jpg\|caption='''Ematius Ankarien''' (left), Archmage of Winter\|align=left\|width=450}}
	{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}		{{RecentElections\|Archmage_of_Winter}}

	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Rafferty at 20:33, 11 February 2023

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	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]].
	===Archmage of Winter===		===Archmage of Winter===
	The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the ~~archmages~~. They can [[~~Archmage#Addressing_the_Conclave\|address the Conclave~~]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; and advise the [[magistrates]] as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]];		The Archmage of Winter has the legal powers common to the Archmages. They can participate in the [[Arcane Colloquium]]; accept a formal [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] with Winter eternals; raise a [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment]] for a Winter eternal once each summit; and advise the magistrates as the recognised [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|master of Winter magic]].
	===Regalia of Winter===		===Regalia of Winter===
	In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Winter has legal ownership of three powerful [[magic items]] that make up the [[Archmage#Regalia_of_the_Archmage\|regalia of the archmage]]. These include the [[Archmage#Staff of the Archmage\|Staff of Winter]] which greatly enhances the bearer's prowess with Winter ritual magic; the [[Archmage#Chain of Aesh\|Cobalt Chain of Aesh]] that can reduce the magnitude of a Winter ritual; and the [[Archmage#Belt of Stars\|Belt of the Drowned Man]] which can allow multiple [[coven\|covens]] from the same nation to cooperate in the performance of a single Winter ritual.		In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Winter has legal ownership of three powerful [[magic items]] that make up the [[Archmage#Regalia_of_the_Archmage\|regalia of the archmage]]. These include the [[Archmage#Staff of the Archmage\|Staff of Winter]] which greatly enhances the bearer's prowess with Winter ritual magic; the [[Archmage#Chain of Aesh\|Cobalt Chain of Aesh]] that can reduce the magnitude of a Winter ritual; and the [[Archmage#Belt of Stars\|Belt of the Drowned Man]] which can allow multiple [[coven\|covens]] from the same nation to cooperate in the performance of a single Winter ritual.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the ~~Realm~~ of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Archmages.png\|caption=The Winter archmage supports Imperial magicians and serves as a diplomat to the realm of Winter.\|title=Archmages Syrus Skybreaker and Syn Truth-Walker Returned.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		[[Archmage]] is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the [[Conclave]]. There are six archmages; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for [[rituals\|ritualists]] of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.
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	Of all the archmages, the Archmage of Winter may be said to have the most difficult job when dealing with the eternals. The Winter eternals are monsters; they are never truly friends to mortals. Even the most benign of them will constantly seek to test the resolve and wisdom of those they deal with, including the Winter Archmage. While they are as unlikely to lie to mortals as any other eternal, especially during the bounds of a parley, the boons they offer are often cruel, and may come with unexpected consequences. A wise Winter Archmage questions any agreement with a Winter eternal that appears to be too good to be true, and checks their understanding of what is expected from both parties. While this cautious approach is easy to remember when dealing with the obviously malevolent eternals ([[Agramant]] and [[The Thrice-cursed Court]]) it is equally important not to become overconfident when dealing with even the most seemingly benevolent Winter eternal - even [[Wise Rangara]] is quite capable of unleashing horrible [[curse\|curses]] against those who transgress her rules.		Of all the archmages, the Archmage of Winter may be said to have the most difficult job when dealing with the eternals. The Winter eternals are monsters; they are never truly friends to mortals. Even the most benign of them will constantly seek to test the resolve and wisdom of those they deal with, including the Winter Archmage. While they are as unlikely to lie to mortals as any other eternal, especially during the bounds of a parley, the boons they offer are often cruel, and may come with unexpected consequences. A wise Winter Archmage questions any agreement with a Winter eternal that appears to be too good to be true, and checks their understanding of what is expected from both parties. While this cautious approach is easy to remember when dealing with the obviously malevolent eternals ([[Agramant]] and [[The Thrice-cursed Court]]) it is equally important not to become overconfident when dealing with even the most seemingly benevolent Winter eternal - even [[Wise Rangara]] is quite capable of unleashing horrible [[curse\|curses]] against those who transgress her rules.

	The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter ~~Realm~~ and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].		The Archmage of Winter is often in a good position to present declarations of [[amity and enmity]] to the Imperial conclave when relations between the Empire and an eternal need to be formalised. Indeed, more than any other [[Imperial title]], the Archmage benefits from staying abreast of the relationships between the inhabitants of the Winter realm and Imperial citizens. The current status of the Winter eternals with an interest in the Empire can be found [[Amity_and_enmity#Winter\|here]].
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