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Twiggy at 19:30, 16 January 2026

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Codified by Simargl, the Empty One, in early Spring 379YE, and added to Imperial lore at the equinox, this ritual was created with the assistance of the eternal [[Sung]]. The Rainbow Serpent possesses a well known fascination for mysteries of all kinds. It bears some similarities to the commonly known ritual [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] – although as a ritual of the ~~Realm~~ of Night the magic involved in its actual performance differs greatly from that ritual of the ~~Realm~~ of Day.		Codified by Simargl, the Empty One, in early Spring 379YE, and added to Imperial lore at the equinox, this ritual was created with the assistance of the eternal [[Sung]]. The Rainbow Serpent possesses a well known fascination for mysteries of all kinds. It bears some similarities to the commonly known ritual [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] – although as a ritual of the realm of Night the magic involved in its actual performance differs greatly from that ritual of the realm of Day.

	The Counsel works by first using the [[operate portal]] spell to send an ambergelt effigy and a question to Sung, the Night eternal, and solicits her insight into a specific question. It is clear that Sung will never simply provide the answer to a question, even if she knows it – unlike the straightforward nature of Leviathan, it is not in the nature of this winged serpent to deny a petitioner the pleasure of unravelling a mystery themselves.		The Counsel works by first using the [[operate portal]] spell to send an ambergelt effigy and a question to Sung, the Night eternal, and solicits her insight into a specific question. It is clear that Sung will never simply provide the answer to a question, even if she knows it – unlike the straightforward nature of Leviathan, it is not in the nature of this winged serpent to deny a petitioner the pleasure of unravelling a mystery themselves.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Effigy of Sung.png\|caption=Each [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] effigy allows one question to be put to [[Sung]]. The ritual then allows Sung to provide an answer to that question.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Effigy of Sung.png\|caption=Each [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] effigy allows one question to be put to [[Sung]]. The ritual then allows Sung to provide an answer to that question.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This is a divination in two parts. The first part of the ritual can be performed anywhere and is reasonably straightforward. As a ritual of the ~~Realm~~ of Night that petitions Sung, elements that obscure the identity of the practitioners – or the performance itself – are strongly resonant. Masks, veils, hoods and cloaks are all appropriate to the ritualists (as is the dramaturgical Instrument of the Cloak, obviously) – especially if they are brightly coloured to match the wings of the eternal evoked.		This is a divination in two parts. The first part of the ritual can be performed anywhere and is reasonably straightforward. As a ritual of the realm of Night that petitions Sung, elements that obscure the identity of the practitioners – or the performance itself – are strongly resonant. Masks, veils, hoods and cloaks are all appropriate to the ritualists (as is the dramaturgical Instrument of the Cloak, obviously) – especially if they are brightly coloured to match the wings of the eternal evoked.

	Performing the ritual in darkness – or most especially by the light of the stars, moon or a single candle is also strongly resonant with the magic. The ritual might be performed in whispers, and a suggestion from the Nameless One was that the ideal way to perform this ritual is to do it in front of an audience who, while they know a ritual is being performed, are left baffled as to the precise nature of that ritual.		Performing the ritual in darkness – or most especially by the light of the stars, moon or a single candle is also strongly resonant with the magic. The ritual might be performed in whispers, and a suggestion from the Nameless One was that the ideal way to perform this ritual is to do it in front of an audience who, while they know a ritual is being performed, are left baffled as to the precise nature of that ritual.

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

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	The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.		The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.		This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

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

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	The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.		The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.		This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

Twiggy at 17:03, 16 August 2025

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	If the eternal is asked about a mythic or foundational mystery then she will refuse to help. She will respond that "It is the mystery which endures. The light of truth kills the mystery, and leaves the seeker desolate." This is a warning from Sung to those magicians seeking her aid that uncovering the mystery will bring them no joy or satisfaction. If the question has an answer then Sung does not know it (some scholars claim Sung deliberately choses not to know), but more importantly finding the answer can only weaken the world by making it less mystical and enigmatic. The first time a coven asks such a question she will usually grant them one of her [[Sung#Boons\|rainbow feathers]] in place of an answer.		If the eternal is asked about a mythic or foundational mystery then she will refuse to help. She will respond that "It is the mystery which endures. The light of truth kills the mystery, and leaves the seeker desolate." This is a warning from Sung to those magicians seeking her aid that uncovering the mystery will bring them no joy or satisfaction. If the question has an answer then Sung does not know it (some scholars claim Sung deliberately choses not to know), but more importantly finding the answer can only weaken the world by making it less mystical and enigmatic. The first time a coven asks such a question she will usually grant them one of her [[Sung#Boons\|rainbow feathers]] in place of an answer.

	If the eternal has been asked about one of the "great mysteries", that is a question that pertains to matters of spirituality, morality, or existential philosophy then she will engage with the ritualists, usually responding with questions or an enigma to consider. It is Sung's professed view that there is no single answer to such questions, so the eternal's assumption is that those who are asking don't want an ''answer'', they want help to develop wisdom and understanding. The Whispering Wind is is fascinated by the priests of Way, but apparently loves to tease them by presenting heretical or blasphemous viewpoints.		If the eternal has been asked about one of the "great mysteries", that is a question that pertains to matters of spirituality, morality, or existential philosophy then she will engage with the ritualists, usually responding with questions or an enigma to consider. It is Sung's professed view that there is no single answer to such questions, so the eternal's assumption is that those who are asking don't want an ''answer'', they want help to develop wisdom and understanding. The Whispering Wind is fascinated by the priests of Way, but apparently loves to tease them by presenting heretical or blasphemous viewpoints.

	Like all divinations that solicit the aid of an eternal, Sung is bound to offer assistance but that assistance is limited both by the bounds of her knowledge, and by her essential nature (an aspect of the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Essence\|Law of Essence]], of course). As with similar magic, the true power of the ritual is to provide a group of practitioners with the ability to communicate with the eternal in a certain way, with the expectation of a response that – while it might not be immediately helpful – will be at least as useful as an audience with that eternal might have been.		Like all divinations that solicit the aid of an eternal, Sung is bound to offer assistance but that assistance is limited both by the bounds of her knowledge, and by her essential nature (an aspect of the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Essence\|Law of Essence]], of course). As with similar magic, the true power of the ritual is to provide a group of practitioners with the ability to communicate with the eternal in a certain way, with the expectation of a response that – while it might not be immediately helpful – will be at least as useful as an audience with that eternal might have been.

Twiggy at 23:59, 1 August 2025

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	The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.		The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.		This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

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	If the eternal has been asked about one of the "great mysteries", that is a question that pertains to matters of spirituality, morality, or existential philosophy then she will engage with the ritualists, usually responding with questions or an enigma to consider. It is Sung's professed view that there is no single answer to such questions, so the eternal's assumption is that those who are asking don't want an ''answer'', they want help to develop wisdom and understanding. The Whispering Wind is is fascinated by the priests of Way, but apparently loves to tease them by presenting heretical or blasphemous viewpoints.		If the eternal has been asked about one of the "great mysteries", that is a question that pertains to matters of spirituality, morality, or existential philosophy then she will engage with the ritualists, usually responding with questions or an enigma to consider. It is Sung's professed view that there is no single answer to such questions, so the eternal's assumption is that those who are asking don't want an ''answer'', they want help to develop wisdom and understanding. The Whispering Wind is is fascinated by the priests of Way, but apparently loves to tease them by presenting heretical or blasphemous viewpoints.

	Like all divinations that solicit the aid of an eternal, Sung is bound to offer assistance but that assistance is limited both by the bounds of her knowledge, and by her essential nature (an aspect of the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Essence\|Law of Essence]], of course). As with similar magic, the true power of the ritual is to provide a group of practitioners with the ability to communicate with the eternal in a certain way, with the expectation of a response that – while it might not be immediately helpful – will be at least as useful as an audience with that eternal might have been.		Like all divinations that solicit the aid of an eternal, Sung is bound to offer assistance but that assistance is limited both by the bounds of her knowledge, and by her essential nature (an aspect of the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Essence\|Law of Essence]], of course). As with similar magic, the true power of the ritual is to provide a group of practitioners with the ability to communicate with the eternal in a certain way, with the expectation of a response that – while it might not be immediately helpful – will be at least as useful as an audience with that eternal might have been.
	<quote by="From the original text">'''On the Nature of Mysteries and Secrets'''		<quote by="From the original text">'''On the Nature of Mysteries and Secrets'''
	Sung is the Lord of Mysteries and the Lady of Illusions; she is only minimally interested in “secrets”- something she leaves to the eternals of the Whisper Gallery. The difference is often difficult to explain.		Sung is the Lord of Mysteries and the Lady of Illusions; she is only minimally interested in “secrets”- something she leaves to the eternals of the Whisper Gallery. The difference is often difficult to explain.

Twiggy at 13:22, 16 July 2025

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	* '''The name of the First Empress'''		* '''The name of the First Empress'''
	* '''Where the [[Steinr]] and the Vard [[Wintermark_history#Origins\|came from]]'''		* '''Where the [[Steinr]] and the Vard [[Wintermark_history#Origins\|came from]]'''
	* '''The Black Plateau'''		* '''The {{Black Plateau}}'''
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Thespaceinvader: /* Questions and Answers */

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Questions and Answers

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	Those who petition Sung for guidance will usually find their replies are dependent on the nature of the question they ask. If the mystery they are dealing with is something that is pertinent and immediate, if it concerns something that is happening at Anvil or relevant to events there, then the Spiral Dancer will usually offer whatever wisdom or insight they can provide. If they know how the questioner might investigate the mystery themselves then they will say so. For example if Sung knows that a Wintermark mystic is planning to visit Anvil that summit with further information that could provide insight then they will respond by telling the questioner where to go or who to speak to. They will usually follow this with a riddle or puzzle which if solved provides advice that might be useful when pursuing the lead that Sung has provided.		Those who petition Sung for guidance will usually find their replies are dependent on the nature of the question they ask. If the mystery they are dealing with is something that is pertinent and immediate, if it concerns something that is happening at Anvil or relevant to events there, then the Spiral Dancer will usually offer whatever wisdom or insight they can provide. If they know how the questioner might investigate the mystery themselves then they will say so. For example if Sung knows that a Wintermark mystic is planning to visit Anvil that summit with further information that could provide insight then they will respond by telling the questioner where to go or who to speak to. They will usually follow this with a riddle or puzzle which if solved provides advice that might be useful when pursuing the lead that Sung has provided.

	Sung dislikes the eternals of the Day realm, but she is not above directing questioners towards them if she feels the question warrants it. She will usually do this when she is asked a question to which the answer is a matter of contemporary fact or historical record rather than a mystery. For example if an item is lost, she may direct the coven to approach [[Kimus]] about it. If the subject concerns Imperial history, she may encourage the coven to consider [[Historical research\|asking the Senate for help]] or contacting ~~the~~ [[Phaleron\|The Great Library]] or [[Leviathan]]. It is clear that Sung has little interest in such matters, but since she is duty-bound to help if she can, she will provide the questioners with one way to find the knowledge they seek.		Sung dislikes the eternals of the Day realm, but she is not above directing questioners towards them if she feels the question warrants it. She will usually do this when she is asked a question to which the answer is a matter of contemporary fact or historical record rather than a mystery. For example if an item is lost, she may direct the coven to approach [[Kimus]] about it. If the subject concerns Imperial history, she may encourage the coven to consider [[Historical research\|asking the Senate for help]] or contacting [[Phaleron\|The Great Library]] or [[Leviathan]]. It is clear that Sung has little interest in such matters, but since she is duty-bound to help if she can, she will provide the questioners with one way to find the knowledge they seek.

	If the question is about a mystery which is not currently topical, which does not pertain to current events at Anvil or beyond, then Sung will let the questioner know that she does not believe that this mystery is ready to give up its answers at this time. If the Lady of Mysteries thinks there is a mystery that the questioner should be considering instead then she may encourage them to consider that matter. If this happens, if Sung is not able to give the ritualists any insight on the matter, then she will often give the casters one of her [[Sung#Boons\|rainbow feathers]] in place of an answer.		If the question is about a mystery which is not currently topical, which does not pertain to current events at Anvil or beyond, then Sung will let the questioner know that she does not believe that this mystery is ready to give up its answers at this time. If the Lady of Mysteries thinks there is a mystery that the questioner should be considering instead then she may encourage them to consider that matter. If this happens, if Sung is not able to give the ritualists any insight on the matter, then she will often give the casters one of her [[Sung#Boons\|rainbow feathers]] in place of an answer.

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.		This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.
	<div style="float:~~left~~; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=~~left~~\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

	==Description==		==Description==

Hailmur: /* Assurance */

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Assurance

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	The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.		The ritual creates an implicit agreement between the coven and Sung. The eternal agrees to answer every properly-submitted question to the best of their ability, the coven agrees to perform the ritual to converse with Sung for each question they submit. Asking questions that are not then accompanied by a suitable casting of the ritual before the end of the summit will anger the eternal and risks retribution against those involved.
	==Assurance==		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.		This ritual draws on the power of the eternal [[Sung]]. For some time there was an impression that the ritual did not have an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] associated with it. Following the esoteric conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] in Autumn 384YE, however, it became clear there was a subtle ''assurance'' built into the ritual. Should the Empire ever disband the [[Unfettered Mind]] [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] [[Conclave order\|order]], Sung is freed from the requirement to provide assistance and may respond to the question posed by the ritualists however she wishes - including simply ignoring it.
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EvilWizard.jpg\|title=Simarghl, a Varushkan magician termed "the Empty One", managed to create a text for this ritual despite having lost his position as Dean of the Lyceum several months previously. He refused to provide any explanation as to how he did it.\|caption=This ritual lends itself well to performance using veils or masks - rendering the identity a mystery.\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>

	==Description==		==Description==
	Codified by Simargl, the Empty One, in early Spring 379YE, and added to Imperial lore at the equinox, this ritual was created with the assistance of the eternal [[Sung]]. The Rainbow Serpent possesses a well known fascination for mysteries of all kinds. It bears some similarities to the commonly known ritual [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] – although as a ritual of the Realm of Night the magic involved in its actual performance differs greatly from that ritual of the Realm of Day.		Codified by Simargl, the Empty One, in early Spring 379YE, and added to Imperial lore at the equinox, this ritual was created with the assistance of the eternal [[Sung]]. The Rainbow Serpent possesses a well known fascination for mysteries of all kinds. It bears some similarities to the commonly known ritual [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] – although as a ritual of the Realm of Night the magic involved in its actual performance differs greatly from that ritual of the Realm of Day.

Rafferty: /* Questions and Answers */

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Questions and Answers

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	'''OOC Design'''<br>		The Empire setting includes countless descriptions of many mysterious locations, lost items, and other legends as part of the setting. In the overwhelming majority of cases there is no current plot based around these elements. Rather they exist as plot hooks for us to use to create plot at some point in the future. If you ask Sung about one of these "mysteries" she will tell you that she does not believe this mystery is ready to give up its secrets yet. The ritual can only provide you with useful information if the mystery you are asking about is linked to a plot that we are running at the time, or have run in the past. We won't write a new plot just to respond to a divination ritual or similar, so Sung will claim there is nothing she can tell you that will be useful and give you a rainbow feather instead.
	The Empire setting includes countless descriptions of many mysterious locations, lost items, and other legends as part of the setting. In the overwhelming majority of cases there is no current plot based around these elements. Rather they exist as plot hooks for us to use to create plot at some point in the future. If you ask Sung about one of these "mysteries" she will tell you that she does not believe this mystery is ready to give up its secrets yet. The ritual can only provide you with useful information if the mystery you are asking about is linked to a plot that we are running at the time or have run in the past. We won't write a new plot just to respond to a divination ritual or similar, so Sung will claim there is nothing she can tell you that will be useful and give you a rainbow feather instead.

	You are always better to use the ritual to ask about an ongoing plot, in which case Sung will give you all the information she can on the subject, based on what the eternal knows. To help us provide Sung's answer, it's good to make sure that the question you submit is clear on what you are asking about.		You are always better to use the ritual to ask about an ongoing plot, in which case Sung will give you all the information she can on the subject, based on what the eternal knows. To help us provide Sung's answer, it's good to make sure that the question you submit is clear on what you are asking about.
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	Sung never knowingly lies, but she rarely tells the entire truth as she knows it. She enjoys misleading and obfuscating, hiding the "facts" in layers of doubt designed to allow people to come to their own conclusions. Speaking about direct facts or trying to cut through to the heart of a situation is a surefire way to annoy this subtle Eternal.		Sung never knowingly lies, but she rarely tells the entire truth as she knows it. She enjoys misleading and obfuscating, hiding the "facts" in layers of doubt designed to allow people to come to their own conclusions. Speaking about direct facts or trying to cut through to the heart of a situation is a surefire way to annoy this subtle Eternal.