Asavean factions - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T15:48:35Z

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

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	Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.		Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.

	What the cult really need is access to ritual texts and large volumes of mana. If the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] were able to disseminate [[Thunderous Tread of the Trees]], [[Rivers Run Red]], [[Mountain Remembers Its Youth]], and [[Wither the Seed]], then they would start wreaking havoc on satrapies across Asavea. They ''know'' exactly what Mountain Remembers Its Youth does and are eager to use weapons like these on their enemies.		What the cult really need is access to ritual texts and large volumes of mana. If the [[Conclave]] were able to disseminate [[Thunderous Tread of the Trees]], [[Rivers Run Red]], [[Mountain Remembers Its Youth]], and [[Wither the Seed]], then they would start wreaking havoc on satrapies across Asavea. They ''know'' exactly what Mountain Remembers Its Youth does and are eager to use weapons like these on their enemies.

	They have some small stores of mana, so initially the rituals text alone would be sufficient to allow them to exact revenge on the Plenum. Beyond that, they would need supplies of mana or else any rebellion will quickly peter out.		They have some small stores of mana, so initially the rituals text alone would be sufficient to allow them to exact revenge on the Plenum. Beyond that, they would need supplies of mana or else any rebellion will quickly peter out.

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

2026-01-15T12:27:01Z

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

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	To the best of anyone's knowledge the refugees settled somewhere in the League, the [[egregore]] has even confirmed that they took League citizenship and at least some of them have attended [[Anvil]] recently, so they shouldn't be too hard to find. It may be that they have turned their back on their former homeland, and are happy to embrace their new lives in the Empire. Even if that is true, they may be able to help Ibaria raise again.		To the best of anyone's knowledge the refugees settled somewhere in the League, the [[egregore]] has even confirmed that they took League citizenship and at least some of them have attended [[Anvil]] recently, so they shouldn't be too hard to find. It may be that they have turned their back on their former homeland, and are happy to embrace their new lives in the Empire. Even if that is true, they may be able to help Ibaria raise again.

	Doing so will be expensive. Rebellions need armies and armies need mithril, and huge quantities of it. The Ibarians have an intense martial spirit and the will to fight. They are eager to rise up, if the opportunity presents itself. But they are poor and the Plenum ensures they stay that way, as punishment for their last revolt. The Empire could raise up to three armies here. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could pass a motion instructing the civil service to make the relevant arrangements or the Loyalty Assembly could use an appropriately [[statement of principle]] calling on those who are already involved in these efforts to make the relevant arrangements.		Doing so will be expensive. Rebellions need armies and armies need mithril, and huge quantities of it. The Ibarians have an intense martial spirit and the will to fight. They are eager to rise up, if the opportunity presents itself. But they are poor and the Plenum ensures they stay that way, as punishment for their last revolt. The Empire could raise up to three armies here. The [[Senate]] could pass a motion instructing the civil service to make the relevant arrangements or the Loyalty Assembly could use an appropriately [[statement of principle]] calling on those who are already involved in these efforts to make the relevant arrangements.

	Either approach would work - but neither approach will supply the huge quantities of mithril needed. That will be up to the people of the Empire.		Either approach would work - but neither approach will supply the huge quantities of mithril needed. That will be up to the people of the Empire.

Twiggy at 21:54, 18 August 2025

2025-08-18T21:54:57Z

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	The Cerularios are relatively well connected and influential in Asavean society, they are also a rarity in Asavea in that they are a coven of powerful Autumn magicians, able to cast rituals of high magnitude and wealthy enough to afford the mana crystals needed for it. Getting them onside would help to anchor the faith in Asavea, reducing the materials needed to complete the project by 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns ('''OOC Note:''' This is not payment from the family, it is abstraction of the benefits provided by bringing this family on side).		The Cerularios are relatively well connected and influential in Asavean society, they are also a rarity in Asavea in that they are a coven of powerful Autumn magicians, able to cast rituals of high magnitude and wealthy enough to afford the mana crystals needed for it. Getting them onside would help to anchor the faith in Asavea, reducing the materials needed to complete the project by 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns ('''OOC Note:''' This is not payment from the family, it is abstraction of the benefits provided by bringing this family on side).

	There is a cost to this though. Catella came to the Empire, not to fight, but to search for a legendary ~~artifact~~, a powerful relic of the faith that inspires those who hold it. She is talking about ''Glistering'', one of the original [[Pilgrim's Shield\|Pilgrim's Shield]], an ~~artifact~~ created in ages past that has been born by the champions of Prosperity since then.		There is a cost to this though. Catella came to the Empire, not to fight, but to search for a legendary artefact, a powerful relic of the faith that inspires those who hold it. She is talking about ''Glistering'', one of the original [[Pilgrim's Shield\|Pilgrim's Shield]], an artefact created in ages past that has been born by the champions of Prosperity since then.

	Catella has no interest in haggling over this. She is more interested in acquiring Glistering than she is in pursuing Virtue. It is a personal quest for her, that thus far she has failed. She won't be bought off, even by something more powerful and more valuable - it is very explicitly the shield Glistering that she wants. If she is given the shield she and Rolerto will use it to encourage more of their family to embrace Prosperity. They are not about to adopt the Way anytime soon, but they could be allies in Virtue - and well connected ones at that.		Catella has no interest in haggling over this. She is more interested in acquiring Glistering than she is in pursuing Virtue. It is a personal quest for her, that thus far she has failed. She won't be bought off, even by something more powerful and more valuable - it is very explicitly the shield Glistering that she wants. If she is given the shield she and Rolerto will use it to encourage more of their family to embrace Prosperity. They are not about to adopt the Way anytime soon, but they could be allies in Virtue - and well connected ones at that.

Matt at 18:27, 25 July 2025

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	~~{{stub}}~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Towards the end of 386YE the magicians of the [[Sevenfold Path]] [[One_of_us#Many_Paths_to_the_Truth\|made contact with three groups of magicians]] who could help the Empire. Each of these groups have some connection with the Imperial faith but none of them are followers of [[the Way]]. They might be persuaded to embrace the Way more fully, though it is clear that their beliefs are a long way from what any inquisitor might call orthodox. Even so, if they could be relied on then they would be effective allies in the aim of establishing the way in [[Asavea]].		Towards the end of 386YE the magicians of the [[Sevenfold Path]] [[One_of_us#Many_Paths_to_the_Truth\|made contact with three groups of magicians]] who could help the Empire. Each of these groups have some connection with the Imperial faith but none of them are followers of [[the Way]]. They might be persuaded to embrace the Way more fully, though it is clear that their beliefs are a long way from what any inquisitor might call orthodox. Even so, if they could be relied on then they would be effective allies in the aim of establishing the way in [[Asavea]].

Kirkbride: /* The Mikanos */

2025-07-20T21:00:18Z

The Mikanos

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	Regardless of the outcome, they would make useful allies in the attempt to anchor the Way in Asavea. Providing them the true liao they have requested will reduce the materials needed to complete the project by 25 wains of white granite and 75 crowns ('''OOC Note:''' This is not payment by the covenant, it is abstraction of the benefits provided by bringing this group on side).		Regardless of the outcome, they would make useful allies in the attempt to anchor the Way in Asavea. Providing them the true liao they have requested will reduce the materials needed to complete the project by 25 wains of white granite and 75 crowns ('''OOC Note:''' This is not payment by the covenant, it is abstraction of the benefits provided by bringing this group on side).
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rafael2979.jpg\|\|caption='''Rafael Barossa di Tassato''', Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rafael2979.jpg\|\|caption='''Rafael Barossa di Tassato''' served as Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path when contact was made with the Curious.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>

	===The Bells of Becephelas===		===The Bells of Becephelas===

Matt: /* The Mikanos */

2025-07-20T20:24:58Z

The Mikanos

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	* '''A successful judgement of rewarding by the General Assembly would be needed to provide the true liao to the magicians'''		* '''A successful judgement of rewarding by the General Assembly would be needed to provide the true liao to the magicians'''
	The Asavean Empire extends across a great archipelago that includes scores of islands, large and small. In addition to the islands that make up the heart of the Republic, there are dozens of subject states, called satrapies which are theoretically sovereign nations. In practice they are ruthlessly controlled by the Asavean Plenum in various different ways.		The Asavean Empire extends across a great archipelago that includes scores of islands, large and small. In addition to the islands that make up the heart of the Republic, there are dozens of subject states, called satrapies which are theoretically sovereign nations. In practice they are ruthlessly controlled by the Asavean Plenum in various different ways.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Syros Ilachio, Warden of the North Passage, Mikanos, Asavean Archipelago}}		<!--{{WingedMessenger\|address=Syros Ilachio, Warden of the North Passage, Mikanos, Asavean Archipelago}}-->
	The Mikanos covenant are a powerful group of Winter mages, who came together as far from the rule of the Plenum as they could get, to study magic. They built their covenant on a tiny island over the ruins of a maze of stone passageways that endlessly twist and turn in an attempt to mislead anyone who would try to navigate them. The entire labyrinth is part of a powerful Winter [[regio]], so only the most experienced members of the coven are allowed to attempt to walk the passageways. Those who fail to meet the challenge of the maze do not return.		The Mikanos covenant are a powerful group of Winter mages, who came together as far from the rule of the Plenum as they could get, to study magic. They built their covenant on a tiny island over the ruins of a maze of stone passageways that endlessly twist and turn in an attempt to mislead anyone who would try to navigate them. The entire labyrinth is part of a powerful Winter [[regio]], so only the most experienced members of the coven are allowed to attempt to walk the passageways. Those who fail to meet the challenge of the maze do not return.

Matt at 20:24, 20 July 2025

2025-07-20T20:24:49Z

Matt at 20:23, 20 July 2025

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	* '''Glistening is the property of the title, it would require a senate motion to strip it from the title so that it could be ''legally'' sent to Asavea'''		* '''Glistening is the property of the title, it would require a senate motion to strip it from the title so that it could be ''legally'' sent to Asavea'''
	There have been whispers for a while that one of the powerful Plenum families has dabbled with Virtue. There are claims that the Cerularios are secretly devout dedicates of Prosperity. They clearly can't be openly advocating for Virtue, not in the current climate, but their status and position in the Plenum would be enough to allow them to keep their actions hidden. They are exactly the sort of people who would represent allies in powerful places in Asavea - if they could be brought on side.		There have been whispers for a while that one of the powerful Plenum families has dabbled with Virtue. There are claims that the Cerularios are secretly devout dedicates of Prosperity. They clearly can't be openly advocating for Virtue, not in the current climate, but their status and position in the Plenum would be enough to allow them to keep their actions hidden. They are exactly the sort of people who would represent allies in powerful places in Asavea - if they could be brought on side.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Catella Cerularios, Cerularios Estates, Nemoria, Asavean Archipelago}}		<!--{{WingedMessenger\|address=Catella Cerularios, Cerularios Estates, Nemoria, Asavean Archipelago}}-->
	Some of the Sevenfold Path have pursued this line of enquiry, and reported back that they have had a positive meeting with two members of the family, ''Catella Cerularios'', a mercenary captain recently returned from the Empire, and her lover ''Rolerto'', a dissolute [[Autumn magic\|Autumn magician]] whose family moved to Asavea from [[the Brass Coast]] decades ago and were adopted by the family. Thorough [[insight]] has confirmed that ''both'' these individuals are dedicated to [[Prosperity]]. Catella claims she converted to the Virtue five years ago when relations between the Empire and Asavea were better.		Some of the Sevenfold Path have pursued this line of enquiry, and reported back that they have had a positive meeting with two members of the family, ''Catella Cerularios'', a mercenary captain recently returned from the Empire, and her lover ''Rolerto'', a dissolute [[Autumn magic\|Autumn magician]] whose family moved to Asavea from [[the Brass Coast]] decades ago and were adopted by the family. Thorough [[insight]] has confirmed that ''both'' these individuals are dedicated to [[Prosperity]]. Catella claims she converted to the Virtue five years ago when relations between the Empire and Asavea were better.

Matt: /* The Lost Weepers */

2025-07-20T19:55:46Z

The Lost Weepers

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	* '''They are a dangerous cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with ritual texts'''		* '''They are a dangerous cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with ritual texts'''
	The Lost Weepers were once part of an influential band of rebels who managed to raise a rag-tag army, the ''Pride of Aracossa''. After the fall of Fort Maragladia to the vicious Plenum forces four years ago, the rebels who would become the Lost Weepers scattered. Left behind by the Sumaah and the Empire they hardened, reaching out for anything that would help them survive, calling to all the gods of the Asavean pantheon. And in their darkest moments, ''something'' answered them.		The Lost Weepers were once part of an influential band of rebels who managed to raise a rag-tag army, the ''Pride of Aracossa''. After the fall of Fort Maragladia to the vicious Plenum forces four years ago, the rebels who would become the Lost Weepers scattered. Left behind by the Sumaah and the Empire they hardened, reaching out for anything that would help them survive, calling to all the gods of the Asavean pantheon. And in their darkest moments, ''something'' answered them.
			{{WingedMessenger\|address=Adrienne Moercurt, Maragladia , Asavean Archipelago}}
	Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.		Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.

Matt: /* The Children of Asav */

2025-07-20T19:50:18Z

The Children of Asav

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	* '''They are an influential cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with Imperial funds'''		* '''They are an influential cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with Imperial funds'''
	The Plenum is a hotbed of corruption - bribery, nepotism, and graft are commonplace at every level and there is a wide-spread understanding that the powerful families that run the Archipelago act largely in their own best interests. There is a natural suspicion amongst many members of the Plenum towards anyone who claims to be serving the common good. Plenum members who speak openly of how their ideas will benefit themselves are seen as more honest than those who decry self-interest. Idealists are viewed as dangerous demagogues, the kind of people who might whip up the mob to claim a mandate from the people - deluded at best, deceitful at worst.		The Plenum is a hotbed of corruption - bribery, nepotism, and graft are commonplace at every level and there is a wide-spread understanding that the powerful families that run the Archipelago act largely in their own best interests. There is a natural suspicion amongst many members of the Plenum towards anyone who claims to be serving the common good. Plenum members who speak openly of how their ideas will benefit themselves are seen as more honest than those who decry self-interest. Idealists are viewed as dangerous demagogues, the kind of people who might whip up the mob to claim a mandate from the people - deluded at best, deceitful at worst.
			{{WingedMessenger\|address=Lady Archambeau of the Nine Gates, Atasia, Asavean Archipelago}}
	As a result, the Plenum does not tolerate idealists for very long. In theory, the head of each major household has a seat on the Plenum but those who don't share the general philosophy quickly find themselves on the out, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. In practice, most households deal with this matter themselves - family members with dangerous ideas of change are encouraged to get themselves killed fighting the [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] or otherwise pushed out or ignored. There is little place in Asavean society for people hungry to improve the lot of their fellow human beings.		As a result, the Plenum does not tolerate idealists for very long. In theory, the head of each major household has a seat on the Plenum but those who don't share the general philosophy quickly find themselves on the out, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. In practice, most households deal with this matter themselves - family members with dangerous ideas of change are encouraged to get themselves killed fighting the [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] or otherwise pushed out or ignored. There is little place in Asavean society for people hungry to improve the lot of their fellow human beings.

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	It would need to be at least 75 thrones a season to have a noticeable impact - and it would take years to build a movement. The Children of Asav want to throw down the Plenum and return Asavea to its heyday, but that can't happen overnight - even with the Empire's backing.		It would need to be at least 75 thrones a season to have a noticeable impact - and it would take years to build a movement. The Children of Asav want to throw down the Plenum and return Asavea to its heyday, but that can't happen overnight - even with the Empire's backing.

	===The Lost Weepers===		===The Lost Weepers===
	* '''The Lost Weepers are a group of rebels who have turned to dark powers'''		* '''The Lost Weepers are a group of rebels who have turned to dark powers'''

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	The magicians of Becephelas remain committed to Virtue and the Way. They still believe in the inspirational power of the six Virtues (they appear to have no working knowledge of the Virtue of Prosperty) but they have severed all contact with Sumaah, who they believe encouraged them to rise up and then abandoned them. The Dawnish yeofolk who spoke with two of them was able to confirm that both were dedicated to Courage, but they claim that there are followers of Ambition and Loyalty among their numbers also.		The magicians of Becephelas remain committed to Virtue and the Way. They still believe in the inspirational power of the six Virtues (they appear to have no working knowledge of the Virtue of Prosperty) but they have severed all contact with Sumaah, who they believe encouraged them to rise up and then abandoned them. The Dawnish yeofolk who spoke with two of them was able to confirm that both were dedicated to Courage, but they claim that there are followers of Ambition and Loyalty among their numbers also.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Asalian Tycher of the Summerbound, Becephelas , Asavean Archipelago}}		<!--{{WingedMessenger\|address=Asalian Tycher of the Summerbound, Becephelas , Asavean Archipelago}}-->
	Getting their support would be one of the most effective ways to anchor the Way in Asavea and help foster rebellions against the rule of the Plenum. However there is a significant cost - the people of Becephelas feel that they have been betrayed by followers of the Way once already - they're not such fools as to try it again unless they can be confident of success. They want to have the means to defend themselves this time, a way to ensure that they can raise an army against the Plenum and have some hope of victory.		Getting their support would be one of the most effective ways to anchor the Way in Asavea and help foster rebellions against the rule of the Plenum. However there is a significant cost - the people of Becephelas feel that they have been betrayed by followers of the Way once already - they're not such fools as to try it again unless they can be confident of success. They want to have the means to defend themselves this time, a way to ensure that they can raise an army against the Plenum and have some hope of victory.

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	* '''They are an influential cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with Imperial funds'''		* '''They are an influential cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with Imperial funds'''
	The Plenum is a hotbed of corruption - bribery, nepotism, and graft are commonplace at every level and there is a wide-spread understanding that the powerful families that run the Archipelago act largely in their own best interests. There is a natural suspicion amongst many members of the Plenum towards anyone who claims to be serving the common good. Plenum members who speak openly of how their ideas will benefit themselves are seen as more honest than those who decry self-interest. Idealists are viewed as dangerous demagogues, the kind of people who might whip up the mob to claim a mandate from the people - deluded at best, deceitful at worst.		The Plenum is a hotbed of corruption - bribery, nepotism, and graft are commonplace at every level and there is a wide-spread understanding that the powerful families that run the Archipelago act largely in their own best interests. There is a natural suspicion amongst many members of the Plenum towards anyone who claims to be serving the common good. Plenum members who speak openly of how their ideas will benefit themselves are seen as more honest than those who decry self-interest. Idealists are viewed as dangerous demagogues, the kind of people who might whip up the mob to claim a mandate from the people - deluded at best, deceitful at worst.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Lady Archambeau of the Nine Gates, Atasia, Asavean Archipelago}}		<!--{{WingedMessenger\|address=Lady Archambeau of the Nine Gates, Atasia, Asavean Archipelago}}-->
	As a result, the Plenum does not tolerate idealists for very long. In theory, the head of each major household has a seat on the Plenum but those who don't share the general philosophy quickly find themselves on the out, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. In practice, most households deal with this matter themselves - family members with dangerous ideas of change are encouraged to get themselves killed fighting the [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] or otherwise pushed out or ignored. There is little place in Asavean society for people hungry to improve the lot of their fellow human beings.		As a result, the Plenum does not tolerate idealists for very long. In theory, the head of each major household has a seat on the Plenum but those who don't share the general philosophy quickly find themselves on the out, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. In practice, most households deal with this matter themselves - family members with dangerous ideas of change are encouraged to get themselves killed fighting the [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] or otherwise pushed out or ignored. There is little place in Asavean society for people hungry to improve the lot of their fellow human beings.

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	* '''They are a dangerous cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with ritual texts'''		* '''They are a dangerous cult, whose influence would grow if they were backed with ritual texts'''
	The Lost Weepers were once part of an influential band of rebels who managed to raise a rag-tag army, the ''Pride of Aracossa''. After the fall of Fort Maragladia to the vicious Plenum forces four years ago, the rebels who would become the Lost Weepers scattered. Left behind by the Sumaah and the Empire they hardened, reaching out for anything that would help them survive, calling to all the gods of the Asavean pantheon. And in their darkest moments, ''something'' answered them.		The Lost Weepers were once part of an influential band of rebels who managed to raise a rag-tag army, the ''Pride of Aracossa''. After the fall of Fort Maragladia to the vicious Plenum forces four years ago, the rebels who would become the Lost Weepers scattered. Left behind by the Sumaah and the Empire they hardened, reaching out for anything that would help them survive, calling to all the gods of the Asavean pantheon. And in their darkest moments, ''something'' answered them.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Adrienne Moercurt, Maragladia , Asavean Archipelago}}		<!--{{WingedMessenger\|address=Adrienne Moercurt, Maragladia , Asavean Archipelago}}-->
	Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.		Now, the Lost Weepers act as ruthless soldiers, wholly committed to their cause of ''hurting'' the Asavean Plenum. They could be a dangerous weapon, double-edged and liable to nick the throat of the one trying to wield them, but potentially deadly if used correctly. If the Empire can stomach allying with those who think nothing of murder and butchery and can ignore the fell powers that the Lost Weepers have thrown in their lot with, then this group could inflict significant damage on the Plenum.