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	Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.		Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.

	He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer ~~Realm~~. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to travellers and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all travellers to appropriate contests of arms or wit.		He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer realm. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to travellers and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all travellers to appropriate contests of arms or wit.

	In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.		In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.
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	She is described in the writings of Lydia de Courland as "''one of the least romantic patrons of star-crossed lovers one could hope to meet; her advice is direct, her support uncompromising and her patience for fools almost entirely non-existent.''"		She is described in the writings of Lydia de Courland as "''one of the least romantic patrons of star-crossed lovers one could hope to meet; her advice is direct, her support uncompromising and her patience for fools almost entirely non-existent.''"

	Castellan claims to be an eternal of equal power to Barien although some magicians believe that this cannot be true (due to her ability to enter the mortal world rather), and she might simply be an extremely powerful herald. Others point out that mortal classifications of the inhabitants of the ~~Realms~~ become a little unreliable when applied to creatures such as Castellan, Reed, or the Voivode of Chains.-->		Castellan claims to be an eternal of equal power to Barien although some magicians believe that this cannot be true (due to her ability to enter the mortal world rather), and she might simply be an extremely powerful herald. Others point out that mortal classifications of the inhabitants of the realms become a little unreliable when applied to creatures such as Castellan, Reed, or the Voivode of Chains.-->

	==Known Heralds==		==Known Heralds==

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	The Iron Duke is known to look on the Empire with approval as a place where merit often determines success; where personal glory is recognised and celebrated; and where commitment to ideals and goals is encouraged. While he predictably favours people of [[Dawn]], he is also known to appreciate the [[Wintermark]] willingness to test themselves and the stubbornness of the [[The Marches\|Marchers]]. He is also said to have a soft spot for the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orcs]] and is believed to greatly admire their commitment to their [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Plan\|plan]].		The Iron Duke is known to look on the Empire with approval as a place where merit often determines success; where personal glory is recognised and celebrated; and where commitment to ideals and goals is encouraged. While he predictably favours people of [[Dawn]], he is also known to appreciate the [[Wintermark]] willingness to test themselves and the stubbornness of the [[The Marches\|Marchers]]. He is also said to have a soft spot for the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orcs]] and is believed to greatly admire their commitment to their [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Plan\|plan]].

	He is also known to approve of the [[Jotun]] orcs, however, and this has occasionally resulted in short periods where he has been the subject to the [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]].		He is also known to approve of the [[Jotun]] orcs, however, and this has occasionally resulted in short periods where he has been the subject to the [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]].

	In [[Wintermark]] he is strongly associated with [[Jotra]], rune of challenges and [[Tykonus]], rune of victory.		In [[Wintermark]] he is strongly associated with [[Jotra]], rune of challenges and [[Tykonus]], rune of victory.

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	The most common boon offered by the Iron Duke is a challenge - an opportunity to face dangerous odds and either triumph or fail. The ritual [[Challenge the Iron Duke]] is specifically designed to allow mortal magicians to find those worthy of the Duke's time. He has been known to offer covens who favour this ritual boons that make the ritual easier to perform, or that allow the coven to help arrange the challenge more easily.		The most common boon offered by the Iron Duke is a challenge - an opportunity to face dangerous odds and either triumph or fail. The ritual [[Challenge the Iron Duke]] is specifically designed to allow mortal magicians to find those worthy of the Duke's time. He has been known to offer covens who favour this ritual boons that make the ritual easier to perform, or that allow the coven to help arrange the challenge more easily.

	Barien is an artisan, and he makes many of the rewards he offers to victorious challengers himself. He also collects items of ''worth'' - and in this regard his definition of 'worth' is very similar to that of the [[Imperial Orcs]]. Specifically, he likes to acquire items associated with heroes and champions which he then uses as the basis for the magical items he crafts to reward the victorious. When questioned about it, he explains that his purpose is two-fold. First, he honours the champion who bore the worthy item; second, he finds it easier to make a potent ~~artifact~~ from a worthy relic. Magical items crafted by Barien often [[Roleplaying effects\|encourage]] personal pride, strength of will and the drive to seek out and overcome obstacles in their bearers.		Barien is an artisan, and he makes many of the rewards he offers to victorious challengers himself. He also collects items of ''worth'' - and in this regard his definition of 'worth' is very similar to that of the [[Imperial Orcs]]. Specifically, he likes to acquire items associated with heroes and champions which he then uses as the basis for the magical items he crafts to reward the victorious. When questioned about it, he explains that his purpose is two-fold. First, he honours the champion who bore the worthy item; second, he finds it easier to make a potent artefact from a worthy relic. Magical items crafted by Barien often [[Roleplaying effects\|encourage]] personal pride, strength of will and the drive to seek out and overcome obstacles in their bearers.

	The Master of Revels knows how to prepare a magical brew that restores bodily strength and integrity, removing supernatural afflictions such as the [[Curse of Gangrenous Flesh]] or the [[Curse of Decrepitude]] and similar effects. Gaining a flask of this strong elixir always requires someone to complete a difficult quest on Barien's behalf.		The Master of Revels knows how to prepare a magical brew that restores bodily strength and integrity, removing supernatural afflictions such as the [[Curse of Gangrenous Flesh]] or the [[Curse of Decrepitude]] and similar effects. Gaining a flask of this strong elixir always requires someone to complete a difficult quest on Barien's behalf.

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	He is sometimes called the ''Seneschal of the Road'', the ''Lord of the Crossroads'', ''Knight of the Long Road'', the ''Host of Hosts'' or the ''Traveller''. He is the ''Master of Challenges'', the ''Keeper of the Revels'' and the ''Reeve of the Summer Lands''. A common name among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], the [[Jotun]] and the people of the [[Commonwealth]] is ''Barien Dragonforge'', referring to his hidden forge rather than his role as master of challenges - he accepts this title with mild good humour. The [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] alike both call him ''Iron-Staff''.		He is sometimes called the ''Seneschal of the Road'', the ''Lord of the Crossroads'', ''Knight of the Long Road'', the ''Host of Hosts'' or the ''Traveller''. He is the ''Master of Challenges'', the ''Keeper of the Revels'' and the ''Reeve of the Summer Lands''. A common name among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], the [[Jotun]] and the people of the [[Commonwealth]] is ''Barien Dragonforge'', referring to his hidden forge rather than his role as master of challenges - he accepts this title with mild good humour. The [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asaveans]] alike both call him ''Iron-Staff''.
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	It is unwise to call him the ''Lame'', ''Half-hand'' or ''Maimed Lord'' to his face.		It is unwise to call him the ''Lame'', ''Half-hand'' or ''Maimed Lord'' to his face.-->
	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	The Iron Duke appears as a man of average height and build. His ears are pointed and his skin is covered with coiling silver and grey marks. The Duke is lame - he favours his right leg, and sometimes leans on his iron-bound staff for support. He makes no secret of the fact that his lameness is a "natural" condition, rather than the result of any injury.		The Iron Duke appears as a man of average height and build. His ears are pointed and his skin is covered with coiling silver and grey marks. The Duke is lame - he favours his right leg, and sometimes leans on his iron-bound staff for support. He makes no secret of the fact that his lameness is a "natural" condition, rather than the result of any injury.

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	Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.		Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.

	He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer Realm. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to travellers and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all ~~travelers~~ to appropriate contests of arms or wit.		He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer Realm. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to travellers and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all travellers to appropriate contests of arms or wit.

	In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.		In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.

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	The Iron Duke appears as a man of average height and build. His ears are pointed and his skin is covered with coiling silver and grey marks. The Duke is lame - he favours his right leg, and sometimes leans on his iron-bound staff for support. He makes no secret of the fact that his lameness is a "natural" condition, rather than the result of any injury.		The Iron Duke appears as a man of average height and build. His ears are pointed and his skin is covered with coiling silver and grey marks. The Duke is lame - he favours his right leg, and sometimes leans on his iron-bound staff for support. He makes no secret of the fact that his lameness is a "natural" condition, rather than the result of any injury.

	In contrast to many of the other Summer eternals, he dresses conservatively; favours dark, subdued colours; and eschews ~~jewelry~~ save for a circlet of polished [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] that surmounts his brow. When dealing with the Empire his attire is often influenced by the fashions of [[Dawn]] or the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but from time to time he favours clothing more appropriate to a [[Wintermark]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmith]].		In contrast to many of the other Summer eternals, he dresses conservatively; favours dark, subdued colours; and eschews jewellery save for a circlet of polished [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] that surmounts his brow. When dealing with the Empire his attire is often influenced by the fashions of [[Dawn]] or the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but from time to time he favours clothing more appropriate to a [[Wintermark]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmith]].

	The Knight of the Crossroads is an artisan, and at any given moment is likely to have several wondrous items about his person which he may call upon if he feels the need to defend himself - and lend or gift to someone he considers worthy. On the rare occasions he has chosen to fight, he wields his iron staff with devastating skill.		The Knight of the Crossroads is an artisan, and at any given moment is likely to have several wondrous items about his person which he may call upon if he feels the need to defend himself - and lend or gift to someone he considers worthy. On the rare occasions he has chosen to fight, he wields his iron staff with devastating skill.
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	Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.		Barien exemplifies meeting, setting and overcoming challenges. He regularly sets challenges for those who seek to prove their worth, but also ensures that great successes - or even brave failures - are recognized and celebrated. He favours not only heroes and champions, but also the [[Troubadour\|troubadours]], [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] and storytellers who celebrate their deeds.

	He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer Realm. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to ~~travelers~~ and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all travelers to appropriate contests of arms or wit.		He is scrupulously neutral in the rivalries and alliances of the Summer Realm. His role means he regularly oversees tournaments and presents challenges to the other eternals. He is a regular guest at the courts of [[Eleonaris]] and [[Cathan Canae]] in particular. He has no realm of his own, but his household travels freely from place to place, and his court is based in a great pavilion camp or outdoors under the open sky. It is not unknown for his heralds to pitch their tents in strong Summer [[regio]] from time to time, offering hospitality to travellers and engaging them in contests of strength, wit and will. A common task set by Barien to those who seek his favour is to set their tent up at a crossroads and challenge all travelers to appropriate contests of arms or wit.

	In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.		In personality Barien is much more restrained than many of the other eternals of Summer. He is absolutely confident in himself, his abilities and the abilities of his court. He is polite - friendly even - to those who treat him and his people with respect, but those who presume too much or who assume too great a level of familiarity find him cold and condescending. Anyone who tries his patience will be given one opportunity to apologise and if they do not they will be ejected from his presence.

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	<ic>It's a tired metaphor, but those who face challenges are ''forged'' in a way that those who live an easy life are not. I don't think I need to belabour my point any further?</ic>		<ic>It's a tired metaphor, but those who face challenges are ''forged'' in a way that those who live an easy life are not. I don't think I need to belabour my point any further?</ic>

			===Rituals that deal with Barien===
			The following formulaic rituals are widely known to deal directly with Barien. Rituals with an <sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup> are part of [[Urizen lore]] rather than [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Rituals that are defunct - either withdrawn by the eternal or no longer functional - have a line through them.

			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
			<tr><td>[[Challenge the Iron Duke]]</td><td>[[Barien]]</td><td>Binds an Eternal to provide a challenge and a reward</td><td>Summer</td><td>30</td>
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	==Castellan==		==Castellan==

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	<ic>It's a tired metaphor, but those who face challenges are ''forged'' in a way that those who live an easy life are not. I don't think I need to belabour my point any further?</ic>		<ic>It's a tired metaphor, but those who face challenges are ''forged'' in a way that those who live an easy life are not. I don't think I need to belabour my point any further?</ic>

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	==Castellan==		==Castellan==
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Castellan.jpg\|caption=Castellan is the primary agent of Barien in the mortal realm\|align=right\|width=300}}~~
	This creature is a woman with two swords and mithril armour who serves as Barien's champion, body-guard and primary agent. She never uses any other name than Castellan, and is his trusted lieutenant. She bears the same silvery designs on her skin as her lord. She is an extremely practical creature, who speaks in terse sentences, and unlike Barien she is much less tolerant of fools and time-wasters.		This creature is a woman with two swords and mithril armour who serves as Barien's champion, body-guard and primary agent. She never uses any other name than Castellan, and is his trusted lieutenant. She bears the same silvery designs on her skin as her lord. She is an extremely practical creature, who speaks in terse sentences, and unlike Barien she is much less tolerant of fools and time-wasters.

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	She is described in the writings of Lydia de Courland as "''one of the least romantic patrons of star-crossed lovers one could hope to meet; her advice is direct, her support uncompromising and her patience for fools almost entirely non-existent.''"		She is described in the writings of Lydia de Courland as "''one of the least romantic patrons of star-crossed lovers one could hope to meet; her advice is direct, her support uncompromising and her patience for fools almost entirely non-existent.''"

	Castellan claims to be an eternal of equal power to Barien although some magicians believe that this cannot be true (due to her ability to enter the mortal world rather), and she might simply be an extremely powerful herald. Others point out that mortal classifications of the inhabitants of the Realms become a little unreliable when applied to creatures such as Castellan, Reed, or the Voivode of Chains.		Castellan claims to be an eternal of equal power to Barien although some magicians believe that this cannot be true (due to her ability to enter the mortal world rather), and she might simply be an extremely powerful herald. Others point out that mortal classifications of the inhabitants of the Realms become a little unreliable when applied to creatures such as Castellan, Reed, or the Voivode of Chains.-->

	==Known Heralds==		==Known Heralds==

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	==Known Heralds==		==Known Heralds==
	The following are known heralds of Barien:		The following are known heralds of Barien:
	*~~Emblem~~		* Revel
	*~~Sigil~~		* Temper
			* Flute
			* Bellows

	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

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	==Known Heralds==		==Known Heralds==
	The following are known heralds of Barien:		The following are known heralds of Barien:
	* There is speculation that Barien is served (knowingly or perhaps otherwise) by a herald or heralds called [[Aben-Nuath]]
	*Emblem		*Emblem
	*Sigil		*Sigil

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