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	==Timetable==		==Timetable==
	These meetings are taking place in a number of places; in the Hall of Worlds, in encounter tents reached via the Hall of Worlds, and even one in the woods reached via the Sentinel Gate. The times, and the eternals involved, are ~~summarized~~ here.		These meetings are taking place in a number of places; in the Hall of Worlds, in encounter tents reached via the Hall of Worlds, and even one in the woods reached via the Sentinel Gate. The times, and the eternals involved, are summarised here.
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Twiggy at 13:48, 4 February 2026

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	At this time, the ''crucible'' declines the invitation of the Archmage of Night, they won't agree to a formal parley unless they know exactly what it is the Archmage wants to discuss. However, they are pleased that the night market was well received last time and hope that the archmage will be pleased by its return. To this end, they have given orders for a number of their servants to come to the Hall of Worlds on Friday evening of the Summer Solstice to host another market. There will be any number of wonders offered for sale; preparations mundane and sublime; magical substances fused from dreams and starlight; words of transformation and transfiguration; and perhaps even the opportunity to consider the role the runes [[Gralm]] and [[Ull]] have in shaping mortal lives. The heralds who operate the night market will accept payment each according to their nature whether that be Imperial coinage, magical resources, [[herbs]], and less tangible things.		At this time, the ''crucible'' declines the invitation of the Archmage of Night, they won't agree to a formal parley unless they know exactly what it is the Archmage wants to discuss. However, they are pleased that the night market was well received last time and hope that the archmage will be pleased by its return. To this end, they have given orders for a number of their servants to come to the Hall of Worlds on Friday evening of the Summer Solstice to host another market. There will be any number of wonders offered for sale; preparations mundane and sublime; magical substances fused from dreams and starlight; words of transformation and transfiguration; and perhaps even the opportunity to consider the role the runes [[Gralm]] and [[Ull]] have in shaping mortal lives. The heralds who operate the night market will accept payment each according to their nature whether that be Imperial coinage, magical resources, [[herbs]], and less tangible things.

	It is Azoth's intention that the market will begin at one-minute past 11pm and will last until exactly midnight after which there will be no more trades and the market will return to the Night ~~Realm~~. The civil service have informed Azoth that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point, and they have indicated that they are happy to take that risk and have a plan for what to do if that happens.		It is Azoth's intention that the market will begin at one-minute past 11pm and will last until exactly midnight after which there will be no more trades and the market will return to the Night realm. The civil service have informed Azoth that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point, and they have indicated that they are happy to take that risk and have a plan for what to do if that happens.

	While the market will not be a formal parley - it is difficult to conduct business when only one being at a time can speak - Azoth presumes that the Archmage of Night can ensure the safety of their servants, and the merchandise they present.		While the market will not be a formal parley - it is difficult to conduct business when only one being at a time can speak - Azoth presumes that the Archmage of Night can ensure the safety of their servants, and the merchandise they present.
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	* '''The meeting will take place at half-past-one in the afternoon on Saturday'''		* '''The meeting will take place at half-past-one in the afternoon on Saturday'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Summer is Brother Luke'''		* '''The current Archmage of Summer is Brother Luke'''
	The heralds who emerge from the Imperial Regio a month after the Spring Equinox attract immediate attention. A silver-haired woman accompanied by a pair of twisted goblin knights, like gnarled ~~treeroots~~ given arms and legs and shoved into black armour. Without paying the slightest heed to the mortals around her, this silent herald glides through Anvil, presents a furled scroll to the first civil servant she encounters, and then returns whence she came. The knights accompanying her, by contrast, leer menacingly at anyone who comes near and make nasty little comments to one another about the people they encounter.		The heralds who emerge from the Imperial Regio a month after the Spring Equinox attract immediate attention. A silver-haired woman accompanied by a pair of twisted goblin knights, like gnarled tree roots given arms and legs and shoved into black armour. Without paying the slightest heed to the mortals around her, this silent herald glides through Anvil, presents a furled scroll to the first civil servant she encounters, and then returns whence she came. The knights accompanying her, by contrast, leer menacingly at anyone who comes near and make nasty little comments to one another about the people they encounter.

	The scroll is beautifully written and decorated, and represents an agreement from the [[Jaheris\|Moonsilver Prince]] indicating that he is delighted to have received Brother Luke's message and enthused about the idea of a formal parley. He suggests a meeting in the ''grove of sighs'' (a chamber between the mortal world and the Summer ~~Realm~~) to take place at half past one in the afternoon on Saturday during the Summer Solstice. The Archmage should bring themselves (or send a proxy in their stead), along with no more than perhaps a dozen others. Specifically, Jaheris would like to see representatives of House de Rondell of [[Dawn]]. Jaheris would also like a performer to attend; someone who can entertain the gathering with songs or poetry. They will be recompensed for their time, of course.		The scroll is beautifully written and decorated, and represents an agreement from the [[Jaheris\|Moonsilver Prince]] indicating that he is delighted to have received Brother Luke's message and enthused about the idea of a formal parley. He suggests a meeting in the ''grove of sighs'' (a chamber between the mortal world and the Summer realm) to take place at half past one in the afternoon on Saturday during the Summer Solstice. The Archmage should bring themselves (or send a proxy in their stead), along with no more than perhaps a dozen others. Specifically, Jaheris would like to see representatives of House de Rondell of [[Dawn]]. Jaheris would also like a performer to attend; someone who can entertain the gathering with songs or poetry. They will be recompensed for their time, of course.

	Topics under discussion will include the challenge of the Summer Tourney; the Hand of Dumon and the Iron Confederacy; the nature of that most hateful of bitter Queens; relations between the Summer ~~Realm~~ and the Empire with particular reference to friendship and patronage; which enemy of the Empire poses the greatest threat to their sovereignty; and the minor matter of resolving business with a certain eternal who has apparently tormented the Shattered Tower over the years.		Topics under discussion will include the challenge of the Summer Tourney; the Hand of Dumon and the Iron Confederacy; the nature of that most hateful of bitter Queens; relations between the Summer realm and the Empire with particular reference to friendship and patronage; which enemy of the Empire poses the greatest threat to their sovereignty; and the minor matter of resolving business with a certain eternal who has apparently tormented the Shattered Tower over the years.
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	The first bargain is a ritual named '''Ramparts of Ashlar''' that will enchant an existing region containing a [[fortification]]. The effective strength of the target fortification is increased by 3000. It is of magnitude 150, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if a servant of the Empire ever refuses a lawful demand of the [[Lictors\|Brass Magistrates]]. One mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of tempest jade.		The first bargain is a ritual named '''Ramparts of Ashlar''' that will enchant an existing region containing a [[fortification]]. The effective strength of the target fortification is increased by 3000. It is of magnitude 150, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if a servant of the Empire ever refuses a lawful demand of the [[Lictors\|Brass Magistrates]]. One mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of tempest jade.

	The second bargain is a ritual named '''Hammers of Fury''' that will place an enchantment on the forges, foundries and smithies throughout a territory. These sites will be infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This will reduce the time needed to muster [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] in the territory by one season. Mines throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of warm ashes in its place. It is of magnitude 80, and it has an assurance - it will only function so long as the Empire possess a working [[runeforge]]. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of weltsilver.		The second bargain is a ritual named '''Hammers of Fury''' that will place an enchantment on the forges, foundries and smithies throughout a territory. These sites will be infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This will reduce the time needed to muster [[Army\|armies]] in the territory by one season. Mines throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of warm ashes in its place. It is of magnitude 80, and it has an assurance - it will only function so long as the Empire possess a working [[runeforge]]. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of weltsilver.

	The third bargain is a ritual named '''Machines of Destruction''' that calls the minotaurs of Shikal to emerge from the Autumn realm dragging immense siege weapons. Bronze onangers and trebuchets, brass battering rams and siege towers and mithril ladders. The minotaurs will fight alongside an army on campaign allowing them to issue the [[Army_qualities#Siege\|storm the walls order]]. The ritual is magnitude 135, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if Estavus is ever placed under enmity by the Imperial Conclave. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for any Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of orichalcum.		The third bargain is a ritual named '''Machines of Destruction''' that calls the minotaurs of Shikal to emerge from the Autumn realm dragging immense siege weapons. Bronze onangers and trebuchets, brass battering rams and siege towers and mithril ladders. The minotaurs will fight alongside an army on campaign allowing them to issue the [[Army_qualities#Siege\|storm the walls order]]. The ritual is magnitude 135, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if Estavus is ever placed under enmity by the Imperial Conclave. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for any Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of orichalcum.

Twiggy: /* Tharim */

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Tharim

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	* '''The parley will take place in a chamber at ten o'clock Saturday evening'''		* '''The parley will take place in a chamber at ten o'clock Saturday evening'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Winter is Ematius of Urizen'''		* '''The current Archmage of Winter is Ematius of Urizen'''
	The herald of Tharim who brings a response to the ~~Archamge~~ of Winter's plenipotentiary is a hulking figure bound in chains and laden down with boulders and iron balls. They speak in a croaking, sibilant voice as they acknowledge the respectful tone of the Archmage's missive. In return Tharim agrees to a parley, in a chamber his servants will prepare.		The herald of Tharim who brings a response to the Archmage of Winter's plenipotentiary is a hulking figure bound in chains and laden down with boulders and iron balls. They speak in a croaking, sibilant voice as they acknowledge the respectful tone of the Archmage's missive. In return Tharim agrees to a parley, in a chamber his servants will prepare.

	Tharim will be available at ten o'clock Saturday evening. The meeting is for the Archmage of Winter (or their representative), Sirus Skybreaker, the Keeper of Tharim's Throne, and one other. The topics for discussion will be the matters of Jack-in-Chains and Karvor Eyepeel, and the binding of Winter spirits. On the final matter - the discussion of which eternal provides their patronage to [[Quickening Cold Meat]] - that too will be discussed but only if the Archmage is absolutely certain that they want to know the answer.		Tharim will be available at ten o'clock Saturday evening. The meeting is for the Archmage of Winter (or their representative), Sirus Skybreaker, the Keeper of Tharim's Throne, and one other. The topics for discussion will be the matters of Jack-in-Chains and Karvor Eyepeel, and the binding of Winter spirits. On the final matter - the discussion of which eternal provides their patronage to [[Quickening Cold Meat]] - that too will be discussed but only if the Archmage is absolutely certain that they want to know the answer.

Apoth: /* Timetable */

2025-02-03T13:30:09Z

Timetable

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	\| Saturday \|\| 22:00 \|\| [[Tharim]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; Chamber reached via the Hall of Worlds		\| Saturday \|\| 22:00 \|\| [[Tharim]] \|\| Winter \|\| Parley; Chamber reached via the Hall of Worlds
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	\| Saturday \|\| 23:30 \|\| [[Siakha]] \|\| Spring \|\| Definitely not a parley; ~~dependant~~ on previous events; Hall of worlds		\| Saturday \|\| 23:30 \|\| [[Siakha]] \|\| Spring \|\| Definitely not a parley; dependent on previous events; Hall of worlds
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Hailmur at 20:09, 21 August 2024

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	The herald of [[Siakha]] that appears in Anvil a week before the Summer Solstice makes no effort to find a civil servant, merely accosting the first citizen that passes near the Imperial Regio. The broad-mouthed horror wields a vicious pole-arm and makes no effort to conceal their anger and hatred as they deliver the message from the ''Mother of Wrecks''. Siakha agrees to send some of her favoured ones to the Hall of Worlds to face the Archmage of Spring and their lackeys. However, before there will be any talk, the Empire must demonstrate that they are worthy of her time. Ibiss Briarheart has issued a challenge, now they must make good on their words.		The herald of [[Siakha]] that appears in Anvil a week before the Summer Solstice makes no effort to find a civil servant, merely accosting the first citizen that passes near the Imperial Regio. The broad-mouthed horror wields a vicious pole-arm and makes no effort to conceal their anger and hatred as they deliver the message from the ''Mother of Wrecks''. Siakha agrees to send some of her favoured ones to the Hall of Worlds to face the Archmage of Spring and their lackeys. However, before there will be any talk, the Empire must demonstrate that they are worthy of her time. Ibiss Briarheart has issued a challenge, now they must make good on their words.

	Let the Spring Archmage bring their minions to the ''Stormwood'' in [[the Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]], where the favoured of Siakha are waiting for them. If they are strong enough to take the Stone of Storms from Siakha's followers, then the ''Unending Tempest'' will in turn send a ~~messenge~~ with her heralds to the Hall of Worlds that same evening at half-past eleven. If not, then she will send her heralds without any message. The civil service have informed the herald that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point. The creature's response was a broad grin in a way that suggested that the eternal would welcome an opportunity to kill as many of the Conclave as possible.		Let the Spring Archmage bring their minions to the ''Stormwood'' in [[the Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]], where the favoured of Siakha are waiting for them. If they are strong enough to take the Stone of Storms from Siakha's followers, then the ''Unending Tempest'' will in turn send a message with her heralds to the Hall of Worlds that same evening at half-past eleven. If not, then she will send her heralds without any message. The civil service have informed the herald that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point. The creature's response was a broad grin in a way that suggested that the eternal would welcome an opportunity to kill as many of the Conclave as possible.

	There is one more requirement. ~~Siaka~~ does not care who takes up the challenge, whether it is the Spring Archmage or his proxy or whoever. However the person who travels to the Barrens must bear the [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of Spring]] - the Archmage's staff of office - with them. This herald is clear that Siakha will not negotiate - on this or any other demands that the ''Empress of Sharks'' makes.		There is one more requirement. Siakha does not care who takes up the challenge, whether it is the Spring Archmage or his proxy or whoever. However the person who travels to the Barrens must bear the [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of Spring]] - the Archmage's staff of office - with them. This herald is clear that Siakha will not negotiate - on this or any other demands that the ''Empress of Sharks'' makes.

	Neither meeting will be a parley. The ''Salt-born Devourer'' is clear that any creature who attempts to speak with her ''must'' accept that violence is her preferred form of communication. The civil service advises all magicians attending Conclave to be aware that Siakha has attacked the Spring Archmage during a meeting before and that it must be considered highly likely that she will do so again. As if to make this very point, once it has ascertained that the watching citizens have understood the message, the creature proceeds to attempt to murder as many of them as possible, inflicting horrific injuries with its pole-arm before it is finally brought down.		Neither meeting will be a parley. The ''Salt-born Devourer'' is clear that any creature who attempts to speak with her ''must'' accept that violence is her preferred form of communication. The civil service advises all magicians attending Conclave to be aware that Siakha has attacked the Spring Archmage during a meeting before and that it must be considered highly likely that she will do so again. As if to make this very point, once it has ascertained that the watching citizens have understood the message, the creature proceeds to attempt to murder as many of them as possible, inflicting horrific injuries with its pole-arm before it is finally brought down.

Vsabo: /* Stormwood (Conjunction) */

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Stormwood (Conjunction)

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	* '''If successful, then Siakha's heralds will bring a message with them when they confront the Hall of Worlds that evening'''		* '''If successful, then Siakha's heralds will bring a message with them when they confront the Hall of Worlds that evening'''

	Siakha demands proof that the Empire is worthy of her time. At the request of the Archmage of Spring, her heralds are coming to confront the Empire in the Hall of Worlds during the summit, but there will be no attempt at communication unless the Empire can first prove their strength. To do that they must recover the Stone of Storms from a group of Druj favoured by Siakha. The civil service has little information on what to expect, but it will involve a force of Druj, who may be supported by some Siakhan heralds. It is also not clear whether they know the Empire is coming. Nobody who attempts this should expect any quarter to be given by the orc followers of the ''Mother of Wrecks''; the eternal only favours who are notoriously bloodthirsty.		Siakha demands proof that the Empire is worthy of her time. At the request of the Archmage of Spring, her heralds are coming to confront the Empire in the Hall of Worlds during the summit, but there will be no attempt at communication unless the Empire can first prove their strength. To do that they must recover the Stone of Storms from a group of Druj favoured by Siakha. The civil service has little information on what to expect, but it will involve a force of Druj, who may be supported by some Siakhan heralds. It is also not clear whether they know the Empire is coming. Nobody who attempts this should expect any quarter to be given by the orc followers of the ''Mother of Wrecks''; the eternal only favours those who are notoriously bloodthirsty.

	'''Success or failure:''' The Empire will need to claim the Stone of Storms. Given the nature of Siakha and the attitude of the Druj, it seems inconceivable that this will involve anything less than a fight to the death by both parties. If they recover the Stone of Storms, then the eternal will send a message with their "entourage" when they come to the Hall of Worlds at half-past eleven.		'''Success or failure:''' The Empire will need to claim the Stone of Storms. Given the nature of Siakha and the attitude of the Druj, it seems inconceivable that this will involve anything less than a fight to the death by both parties. If they recover the Stone of Storms, then the eternal will send a message with their "entourage" when they come to the Hall of Worlds at half-past eleven.

Vsabo: /* Stormwood (Conjunction) */

2022-08-29T00:50:49Z

Stormwood (Conjunction)

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	* '''If successful, then Siakha's heralds will bring a message with them when they confront the Hall of Worlds that evening'''		* '''If successful, then Siakha's heralds will bring a message with them when they confront the Hall of Worlds that evening'''

	Siakha demands proof that the Empire is worthy of her time. At the request of the Archmage of Spring, her heralds are coming to confront the Empire in the Hall of ~~Wolds~~ during the summit, but there will be no attempt at communication unless the Empire can first prove their strength. To do that they must recover the Stone of Storms from a group of Druj favoured by Siakha. The civil service has little information on what to expect, but it will involve a force of Druj, who may be supported by some Siakhan heralds. It is also not clear whether they know the Empire is coming. Nobody who attempts this should expect any quarter to be given by the orc followers of the ''Mother of Wrecks''; the eternal only favours who are notoriously bloodthirsty.		Siakha demands proof that the Empire is worthy of her time. At the request of the Archmage of Spring, her heralds are coming to confront the Empire in the Hall of Worlds during the summit, but there will be no attempt at communication unless the Empire can first prove their strength. To do that they must recover the Stone of Storms from a group of Druj favoured by Siakha. The civil service has little information on what to expect, but it will involve a force of Druj, who may be supported by some Siakhan heralds. It is also not clear whether they know the Empire is coming. Nobody who attempts this should expect any quarter to be given by the orc followers of the ''Mother of Wrecks''; the eternal only favours who are notoriously bloodthirsty.

	'''Success or failure:''' The Empire will need to claim the Stone of Storms. Given the nature of Siakha and the attitude of the Druj, it seems inconceivable that this will involve anything less than a fight to the death by both parties. If they recover the Stone of Storms, then the eternal will send a message with their "entourage" when they come to the Hall of Worlds at half-past eleven.		'''Success or failure:''' The Empire will need to claim the Stone of Storms. Given the nature of Siakha and the attitude of the Druj, it seems inconceivable that this will involve anything less than a fight to the death by both parties. If they recover the Stone of Storms, then the eternal will send a message with their "entourage" when they come to the Hall of Worlds at half-past eleven.

Vsabo: /* Siakha */

2022-08-29T00:48:26Z

Siakha

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	Let the Spring Archmage bring their minions to the ''Stormwood'' in [[the Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]], where the favoured of Siakha are waiting for them. If they are strong enough to take the Stone of Storms from Siakha's followers, then the ''Unending Tempest'' will in turn send a messenge with her heralds to the Hall of Worlds that same evening at half-past eleven. If not, then she will send her heralds without any message. The civil service have informed the herald that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point. The creature's response was a broad grin in a way that suggested that the eternal would welcome an opportunity to kill as many of the Conclave as possible.		Let the Spring Archmage bring their minions to the ''Stormwood'' in [[the Barrens#The Bleaks\|the Bleaks]], where the favoured of Siakha are waiting for them. If they are strong enough to take the Stone of Storms from Siakha's followers, then the ''Unending Tempest'' will in turn send a messenge with her heralds to the Hall of Worlds that same evening at half-past eleven. If not, then she will send her heralds without any message. The civil service have informed the herald that the Imperial Conclave does sometimes run beyond this point. The creature's response was a broad grin in a way that suggested that the eternal would welcome an opportunity to kill as many of the Conclave as possible.

	There is one more requirement. Siaka does not care who takes up the challenge, whether it is the Spring Archmage or his proxy or whoever. However the ~~that~~ travels to the Barrens must bear the [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of Spring]] - the Archmage's staff of office - with them. This herald is clear that Siakha will not negotiate - on this or any other demands that the ''Empress of Sharks'' makes.		There is one more requirement. Siaka does not care who takes up the challenge, whether it is the Spring Archmage or his proxy or whoever. However the person who travels to the Barrens must bear the [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of Spring]] - the Archmage's staff of office - with them. This herald is clear that Siakha will not negotiate - on this or any other demands that the ''Empress of Sharks'' makes.

	Neither meeting will be a parley. The ''Salt-born Devourer'' is clear that any creature who attempts to speak with her ''must'' accept that violence is her preferred form of communication. The civil service advises all magicians attending Conclave to be aware that Siakha has attacked the Spring Archmage during a meeting before and that it must be considered highly likely that she will do so again. As if to make this very point, once it has ascertained that the watching citizens have understood the message, the creature proceeds to attempt to murder as many of them as possible, inflicting horrific injuries with its pole-arm before it is finally brought down.		Neither meeting will be a parley. The ''Salt-born Devourer'' is clear that any creature who attempts to speak with her ''must'' accept that violence is her preferred form of communication. The civil service advises all magicians attending Conclave to be aware that Siakha has attacked the Spring Archmage during a meeting before and that it must be considered highly likely that she will do so again. As if to make this very point, once it has ascertained that the watching citizens have understood the message, the creature proceeds to attempt to murder as many of them as possible, inflicting horrific injuries with its pole-arm before it is finally brought down.

Vsabo: /* Jaheris */

2022-08-29T00:45:51Z

Jaheris

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	The heralds who emerge from the Imperial Regio a month after the Spring Equinox attract immediate attention. A silver-haired woman accompanied by a pair of twisted goblin knights, like gnarled treeroots given arms and legs and shoved into black armour. Without paying the slightest heed to the mortals around her, this silent herald glides through Anvil, presents a furled scroll to the first civil servant she encounters, and then returns whence she came. The knights accompanying her, by contrast, leer menacingly at anyone who comes near and make nasty little comments to one another about the people they encounter.		The heralds who emerge from the Imperial Regio a month after the Spring Equinox attract immediate attention. A silver-haired woman accompanied by a pair of twisted goblin knights, like gnarled treeroots given arms and legs and shoved into black armour. Without paying the slightest heed to the mortals around her, this silent herald glides through Anvil, presents a furled scroll to the first civil servant she encounters, and then returns whence she came. The knights accompanying her, by contrast, leer menacingly at anyone who comes near and make nasty little comments to one another about the people they encounter.

	The scroll is beautifully written and decorated, and represents an agreement from the [[Jaheris\|Moonsilver Prince]] indicating that he is delighted to have received Brother Luke's message and enthused about the idea of a formal parley. He suggests a meeting in the ''grove of sighs'' (a chamber between the mortal world and the Summer Realm) to take place at half past one in the afternoon on Saturday during the Summer Solstice. The Archmage should bring themselves (or send a proxy in their stead), along with no more than perhaps a dozen others. Specifically, Jaheris would like to see representatives of House De Rondell of [[Dawn]]. Jaheris would also like a performer to attend; someone who can entertain the gathering with songs or poetry. They will be recompensed for their time, of course.		The scroll is beautifully written and decorated, and represents an agreement from the [[Jaheris\|Moonsilver Prince]] indicating that he is delighted to have received Brother Luke's message and enthused about the idea of a formal parley. He suggests a meeting in the ''grove of sighs'' (a chamber between the mortal world and the Summer Realm) to take place at half past one in the afternoon on Saturday during the Summer Solstice. The Archmage should bring themselves (or send a proxy in their stead), along with no more than perhaps a dozen others. Specifically, Jaheris would like to see representatives of House de Rondell of [[Dawn]]. Jaheris would also like a performer to attend; someone who can entertain the gathering with songs or poetry. They will be recompensed for their time, of course.

	Topics under discussion will include the challenge of the Summer Tourney; the Hand of Dumon and the Iron Confederacy; the nature of that most hateful of bitter Queens; relations between the Summer Realm and the Empire with particular reference to friendship and patronage; which enemy of the Empire poses the greatest threat to their sovereignty; and the minor matter of resolving business with a certain eternal who has apparently tormented the Shattered Tower over the years.		Topics under discussion will include the challenge of the Summer Tourney; the Hand of Dumon and the Iron Confederacy; the nature of that most hateful of bitter Queens; relations between the Summer Realm and the Empire with particular reference to friendship and patronage; which enemy of the Empire poses the greatest threat to their sovereignty; and the minor matter of resolving business with a certain eternal who has apparently tormented the Shattered Tower over the years.

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	The first bargain is a ritual named '''Ramparts of Ashlar''' that will enchant an existing region containing a [[fortification]]. The effective strength of the target fortification is increased by 3000. It is of magnitude 150, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if a servant of the Empire ever refuses a lawful demand of the [[Lictors\|Brass Magistrates]]. One mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of tempest jade.		The first bargain is a ritual named '''Ramparts of Ashlar''' that will enchant an existing region containing a [[fortification]]. The effective strength of the target fortification is increased by 3000. It is of magnitude 150, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if a servant of the Empire ever refuses a lawful demand of the [[Lictors\|Brass Magistrates]]. One mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of tempest jade.

	The second bargain is a ritual named '''Hammers of Fury''' that will place an enchantment on the forges, foundries and smithies throughout a territory. These sites will be infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This will reduce the time needed to muster [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] in the territory by one season. Mines throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of warm ashes in its place. It is of magnitude 80, and it has an assurance - it will only function so long as the Empire possess a working [[runeforge]]. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of weltsilver.		The second bargain is a ritual named '''Hammers of Fury''' that will place an enchantment on the forges, foundries and smithies throughout a territory. These sites will be infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This will reduce the time needed to muster [[Army\|armies]] in the territory by one season. Mines throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of warm ashes in its place. It is of magnitude 80, and it has an assurance - it will only function so long as the Empire possess a working [[runeforge]]. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for each Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of weltsilver.

	The third bargain is a ritual named '''Machines of Destruction''' that calls the minotaurs of Shikal to emerge from the Autumn realm dragging immense siege weapons. Bronze onangers and trebuchets, brass battering rams and siege towers and mithril ladders. The minotaurs will fight alongside an army on campaign allowing them to issue the [[Army_qualities#Siege\|storm the walls order]]. The ritual is magnitude 135, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if Estavus is ever placed under enmity by the Imperial Conclave. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for any Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of orichalcum.		The third bargain is a ritual named '''Machines of Destruction''' that calls the minotaurs of Shikal to emerge from the Autumn realm dragging immense siege weapons. Bronze onangers and trebuchets, brass battering rams and siege towers and mithril ladders. The minotaurs will fight alongside an army on campaign allowing them to issue the [[Army_qualities#Siege\|storm the walls order]]. The ritual is magnitude 135, and it has an assurance - it ceases to function if Estavus is ever placed under enmity by the Imperial Conclave. The mystic scroll will be delivered as payment for any Ephisis' Scales that contains the rune of Lann and 300 ingots of orichalcum.