Basileia - Revision history

Twiggy at 01:06, 23 February 2026

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	While she sometimes appears in male or monstrous guises, Basileia is currently referred to with feminine pronouns. Basileia is confirmed to be her title as ruler of her city – her personal name is Brazen.		While she sometimes appears in male or monstrous guises, Basileia is currently referred to with feminine pronouns. Basileia is confirmed to be her title as ruler of her city – her personal name is Brazen.

	Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus ~~Flynt~~'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the former as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that there are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?		Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus Flint'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the former as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that there are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the City of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the City of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

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	Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.		Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.
	{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently began in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of ~~Flynt~~ by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of Locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>		{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently began in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flint by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of Locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>
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Twiggy at 19:28, 16 January 2026

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	* '''Facilitator Kaige of the Matchmaker's Forum''', who organises the many conspiracies and conspiratorial groups that take root within the City.		* '''Facilitator Kaige of the Matchmaker's Forum''', who organises the many conspiracies and conspiratorial groups that take root within the City.

	Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the ~~Realms~~" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.		Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.
	{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently began in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of Locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>		{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently began in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of Locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>
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Twiggy at 01:49, 15 August 2025

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	The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks'' changes in a way few other eternals do. The current incumbent has chosen the title ''Basileia'', or sometimes ''Basileia Brazen''.		The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks'' changes in a way few other eternals do. The current incumbent has chosen the title ''Basileia'', or sometimes ''Basileia Brazen''.

	She is sometimes referred to as the ''Princess of Weirs'', a further reference to the canals that ~~criscross~~ her domain, as well as the ''Carver of Cliques'', alluding to her concern with small, exclusive groups. She enjoys being called the ''Crown of the Archway'', referring to her status as an essential and load-bearing part of the City. She has also been called the ''Mistress of Falls''; while on the surface this is another reference to her city's many canals, it is also a hint at the fate that awaits those who challenge her status.		She is sometimes referred to as the ''Princess of Weirs'', a further reference to the canals that crisscross her domain, as well as the ''Carver of Cliques'', alluding to her concern with small, exclusive groups. She enjoys being called the ''Crown of the Archway'', referring to her status as an essential and load-bearing part of the City. She has also been called the ''Mistress of Falls''; while on the surface this is another reference to her city's many canals, it is also a hint at the fate that awaits those who challenge her status.

	She is sometimes known as the ''Patron of Spies and Traitors'' due to her role in keeping other people's secrets. Brazen is dubbed ''Princess of the Black Vaults'', in recognition of the role that espionage and military defence play in her realm – and of the oubliettes to which those who fail or displease her are consigned.		She is sometimes known as the ''Patron of Spies and Traitors'' due to her role in keeping other people's secrets. Brazen is dubbed ''Princess of the Black Vaults'', in recognition of the role that espionage and military defence play in her realm – and of the oubliettes to which those who fail or displease her are consigned.
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	Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus Flynt'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the former as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that there are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?		Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus Flynt'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the former as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that there are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the ~~CIty~~ of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the City of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

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	Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the Realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.		Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the Realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.
	{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently ~~begain~~ in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of ~~locks~~]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>		{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently began in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of Locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>
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Twiggy at 12:41, 1 August 2025

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	Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all pretence of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.		Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all pretence of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.

	It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals ~~theorize~~ that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.		It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals theorise that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable jewellery to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of chains worn over the buckle.		However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable jewellery to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of chains worn over the buckle.

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The Five Pillars

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	Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the Realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.		Each of these figures seems to represent one of Basileia Brazen's primary interests and may be encountered alone or with their own underlings in pursuit of those aims. Those who have interacted with more than one of them describe the Five Pillars as a group riven with rapidly shifting splits and temporary alliances, constantly jostling and feuding with one another. Each believes themselves to have their Basileia’s special favour, unlike the others who are mere tools. A disgruntled City of Locks resident who preferred the old regime once called them "the most toxic workplace romance in all the Realms" while drunk at a party. The herald passed out shortly after their next drink, and suffered a deadly seizure within the hour.
	{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of ~~the~~ the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently begain in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>		{{anchor\|The_Truth_About_Basileia}}<box>'''The Truth About Basileia'''<br>Most recent historical records refer to Basileus Kade as the ruler of the City of Locks. During the Autumn Equinox 379YE, following a significant period of turmoil in the City of Locks, Kade was supplanted by a citizen of the [[The League\|League]] city of [[Tassato]]. The details of precisely ''how'' Flint was able to claim this position and become Basileus Flint are known only to those directly involved. What the political, religious (and legal) implications of this ascension, assuming it is even real, are extremely unclear. Now Basileus Flint is also gone, apparently "replaced" by on the throne of the City of Locks by Basileia Brazen. Her ascension apparently begain in Summer 385YE with the [[Inkpot_gods#All_That.27s_Fit_To_Read\|disappearance]] of the eternal [[Mazen]], and an Imperial Orc named Ashborn Trosk was apparently [[All_my_magic_friends#Ashborn_Trosk_and_the_Mysterious_Prison\|involved]] in the removal of Flynt by the Lictors. In Autumn 386YE, in response to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message from the Archmage of Autumn, Basileia formally declared her [[Seven_locks#City_of_Locks\|dominion of the City of locks]] to the Empire and announced significant changes to the way her domain would be operating in future.</box>
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Hastur: /* Appearance */

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Appearance

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	It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals theorize that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.		It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals theorize that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable ~~jewelery~~ to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of chains worn over the buckle.		However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable jewellery to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of chains worn over the buckle.

	Like her predecessors, Basileia almost never appears alone. She may remain aloof, allowing her heralds to do the talking for her (especially when she is in the guise of the Beast of the Locks). Other times she plays the gracious host, entertaining guests with conversation and fine food - but a guest should never forget that this creature is a being of intrigue and power, and that very little she says or does should be taken at face value.		Like her predecessors, Basileia almost never appears alone. She may remain aloof, allowing her heralds to do the talking for her (especially when she is in the guise of the Beast of the Locks). Other times she plays the gracious host, entertaining guests with conversation and fine food - but a guest should never forget that this creature is a being of intrigue and power, and that very little she says or does should be taken at face value.

Hastur: /* The Five Pillars */

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The Five Pillars

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	Those dealing with Brazen should take care to remember that trade is not her primary goal; it is a means to increasing her power and control over the world. While some Autumn eternals engage in trade for the love of the deal and its subtleties, ultimately Brazen is concerned only with power over others. Playing the game with the Sovereign Lady of Locks is not for the fainthearted. Although the potential rewards are great, the risks are possibly even worse. The Archway's Crown has no love for those who beat her at her own game.		Those dealing with Brazen should take care to remember that trade is not her primary goal; it is a means to increasing her power and control over the world. While some Autumn eternals engage in trade for the love of the deal and its subtleties, ultimately Brazen is concerned only with power over others. Playing the game with the Sovereign Lady of Locks is not for the fainthearted. Although the potential rewards are great, the risks are possibly even worse. The Archway's Crown has no love for those who beat her at her own game.
	==The Five Pillars==		==The Five Pillars==
	Previous iterations of the City of Locks ~~channeled~~ the quintessential struggle of its inhabitants through the Charter Houses, associations built around control of certain districts. This system fell apart after the removal of Basileus Flint, and Basileia Brazen has made no effort to re-establish it. Instead she has created a council of advisors known within the City of Locks as the ''Five Pillars''. While Brazen calls the shots, she has allowed these figures an unprecedented level of influence in the exercise of her City's power. The current Five Pillars are:		Previous iterations of the City of Locks channelled the quintessential struggle of its inhabitants through the Charter Houses, associations built around control of certain districts. This system fell apart after the removal of Basileus Flint, and Basileia Brazen has made no effort to re-establish it. Instead she has created a council of advisors known within the City of Locks as the ''Five Pillars''. While Brazen calls the shots, she has allowed these figures an unprecedented level of influence in the exercise of her City's power. The current Five Pillars are:
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=City of Locks.png\|align=right\|width=250\|caption=The Five Pillars serve as advisors to Basileia, each convinced they have her special favour.}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=City of Locks.png\|align=right\|width=250\|caption=The Five Pillars serve as advisors to Basileia, each convinced they have her special favour.}}</div>
	* '''Overseer Hook of the Surveyors' Cartel''', to whom the City's many spies and informants ultimately report.		* '''Overseer Hook of the Surveyors' Cartel''', to whom the City's many spies and informants ultimately report.

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Appearance

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all ~~pretense~~ of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.		Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all pretence of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.

	It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals theorize that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.		It is not common for an Autumn eternal to change shape so freely, and scholars of the eternals theorize that she does so via access to an item of power, possibly a mask or the Belt of Locks. Others suggest that it is a demonstration of the dual-faced nature of those who seek power. They may appear civilised and mannered when it suits them, but are capable of ruthless brutality when their ambition demands it.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconBasilius.png \|caption=Triptych believed to show servitors of the City of Locks, intended for use in ritual magic.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable jewelery to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of ~~chains~~ chains worn over the buckle.		However else she appears, she is always wealthy, powerful and in control. Regardless of form, she wears discreet yet obviously valuable jewelery to reinforce her appearance as a person of high station. Regardless of her attire, she invariably wears a belt with a lock and set of chains worn over the buckle.

	Like her predecessors, Basileia almost never appears alone. She may remain aloof, allowing her heralds to do the talking for her (especially when she is in the guise of the Beast of the Locks). Other times she plays the gracious host, entertaining guests with conversation and fine food - but a guest should never forget that this creature is a being of intrigue and power, and that very little she says or does should be taken at face value.		Like her predecessors, Basileia almost never appears alone. She may remain aloof, allowing her heralds to do the talking for her (especially when she is in the guise of the Beast of the Locks). Other times she plays the gracious host, entertaining guests with conversation and fine food - but a guest should never forget that this creature is a being of intrigue and power, and that very little she says or does should be taken at face value.

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	While she sometimes appears in male or monstrous guises, Basileia is currently referred to with feminine pronouns. Basileia is confirmed to be her title as ruler of her city – her personal name is Brazen.		While she sometimes appears in male or monstrous guises, Basileia is currently referred to with feminine pronouns. Basileia is confirmed to be her title as ruler of her city – her personal name is Brazen.

	Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus Flynt'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the ~~latter~~ as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that ~~their~~ are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?		Several sources reference ''Basileus Kade'', and ''Basileus Flynt'', as former rulers of the City of Locks. The latter, allegedly an Imperial citizen before some kind of poorly understood "ascension", usurped the former as Sovereign Lord. They in turn were apparently deposed by the [[Lictors]] following their involvement in the destruction of the entity known as [[Mazen\|Mazen of the Masks]]. Given that ''Basileia'' is the third ruler of the City of Locks in the last decade it is likely that there are many more, their names lost to history. This unique pattern inspires a great deal of discussion among scholars of the eternal realms; what does it mean that the identity of the Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks seems to change while other eternals remain constant?
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the CIty of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Seven Locks 2.jpg\|caption=The inhabitants of the CIty of Locks are caught in an endless struggle for power and position that regularly spills over into the mortal world.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all pretense of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.		Basileia has two distinct forms, and swaps between them as they wish. Most commonly she appears to be a woman dressed in the well-tailored clothes of a professional of some kind. She can also appear as the Beast of the Locks; a monstrous horned creature reserved for the darkest deeds. While she rarely carries a weapon in her other guises, as the Beast she may wield a brutal weapon or even two. When she is encountered in this form, all pretense of civilisation is abandoned, and she appears entirely consumed with the ruthless application of power to achieve one's goals. All the scholars agree - deal with the Beast of Locks ''extremely carefully''. The Sovereign Lord of the City of Locks was once known to take the form of a lithe young man as well, but this guise has not been seen since the ascension of Basileia Brazen.

Matt: /* The Five Pillars */

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The Five Pillars

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	Those dealing with Brazen should take care to remember that trade is not her primary goal; it is a means to increasing her power and control over the world. While some Autumn eternals engage in trade for the love of the deal and its subtleties, ultimately Brazen is concerned only with power over others. Playing the game with the Sovereign Lady of Locks is not for the fainthearted. Although the potential rewards are great, the risks are possibly even worse. The Archway's Crown has no love for those who beat her at her own game.		Those dealing with Brazen should take care to remember that trade is not her primary goal; it is a means to increasing her power and control over the world. While some Autumn eternals engage in trade for the love of the deal and its subtleties, ultimately Brazen is concerned only with power over others. Playing the game with the Sovereign Lady of Locks is not for the fainthearted. Although the potential rewards are great, the risks are possibly even worse. The Archway's Crown has no love for those who beat her at her own game.
	==The Five Pillars==		==The Five Pillars==
	Previous iterations of the City of Locks channeled the quintessential struggle of its inhabitants through the Charter Houses, associations built around control of certain districts. This system fell apart after the removal of Basileus ~~Flynt~~, and Basileia Brazen has made no effort to re-establish it. Instead she has created a council of advisors known within the City of Locks as the ''Five Pillars''. While Brazen calls the shots, she has allowed these figures an unprecedented level of influence in the exercise of her City's power. The current Five Pillars are:		Previous iterations of the City of Locks channeled the quintessential struggle of its inhabitants through the Charter Houses, associations built around control of certain districts. This system fell apart after the removal of Basileus Flint, and Basileia Brazen has made no effort to re-establish it. Instead she has created a council of advisors known within the City of Locks as the ''Five Pillars''. While Brazen calls the shots, she has allowed these figures an unprecedented level of influence in the exercise of her City's power. The current Five Pillars are:
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=City of Locks.png\|align=right\|width=250\|caption=The Five Pillars serve as advisors to Basileia, each convinced they have her special favour.}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=City of Locks.png\|align=right\|width=250\|caption=The Five Pillars serve as advisors to Basileia, each convinced they have her special favour.}}</div>
	* '''Overseer Hook of the Surveyors' Cartel''', to whom the City's many spies and informants ultimately report.		* '''Overseer Hook of the Surveyors' Cartel''', to whom the City's many spies and informants ultimately report.