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Hailmur at 23:41, 7 June 2025

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	She reached forwards, gently scooped Solomon up, and put the old cat down in her lap so she could stroke him. It didn't ease the pain in her shoulders, but it did wonders for the pain in her heart. A few more minutes and she would be ready to receive the new Mirrored Maschieri... She'd been told they had some rather wonderful ideas for a masquerade and Genia was very much looking forward to hearing them.		She reached forwards, gently scooped Solomon up, and put the old cat down in her lap so she could stroke him. It didn't ease the pain in her shoulders, but it did wonders for the pain in her heart. A few more minutes and she would be ready to receive the new Mirrored Maschieri... She'd been told they had some rather wonderful ideas for a masquerade and Genia was very much looking forward to hearing them.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~League Masks~~.jpg\|caption=Masks conceal the identity, or allow a new identity to be presented.\|width=450\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Twilight Mask.jpg\|caption=Masks conceal the identity, or allow a new identity to be presented.\|width=450\|align=right}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/PlQQ6c-y53I}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/PlQQ6c-y53I}}

Thespaceinvader: /* Overview */

2025-04-16T17:55:19Z

Overview

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	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/PlQQ6c-y53I}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/PlQQ6c-y53I}}
	* '''Sarvos has become the City of Masks'''		* '''Sarvos has become the City of Masks'''
	At the Summer Solstice 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|~~the~~ Hag Queen]] cursed Sarvos, shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse did more than just shatter the city's mirrors, it tore the soul of the city, shredding its identity. What is the City of Mirrors... without any mirrors? Some feared that the City was doomed - superstition has long held that if the mirrors were shattered then the city would surely fall.		At the Summer Solstice 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]] cursed Sarvos, shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse did more than just shatter the city's mirrors, it tore the soul of the city, shredding its identity. What is the City of Mirrors... without any mirrors? Some feared that the City was doomed - superstition has long held that if the mirrors were shattered then the city would surely fall.

	However the greatest city in the world is not so easily destroyed, and the people of Sarvos were soon at work		However the greatest city in the world is not so easily destroyed, and the people of Sarvos were soon at work

Novemberalice: /* Overview */

2022-06-03T20:45:46Z

Overview

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=League Masks.jpg\|caption=Masks conceal the identity, or allow a new identity to be presented.\|width=450\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=League Masks.jpg\|caption=Masks conceal the identity, or allow a new identity to be presented.\|width=450\|align=right}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/PlQQ6c-y53I}}
	* '''Sarvos has become the City of Masks'''		* '''Sarvos has become the City of Masks'''
	At the Summer Solstice 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|the Hag Queen]] cursed Sarvos, shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse did more than just shatter the city's mirrors, it tore the soul of the city, shredding its identity. What is the City of Mirrors... without any mirrors? Some feared that the City was doomed - superstition has long held that if the mirrors were shattered then the city would surely fall.		At the Summer Solstice 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|the Hag Queen]] cursed Sarvos, shattering every mirror in the Jewelled City. The curse did more than just shatter the city's mirrors, it tore the soul of the city, shredding its identity. What is the City of Mirrors... without any mirrors? Some feared that the City was doomed - superstition has long held that if the mirrors were shattered then the city would surely fall.

Responsible1: /* The Docks */

2022-06-02T16:47:38Z

The Docks

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	However, the Proud inhabitants of Caricomare are determined that the position of Mayor of Caricomare should continue to be treated with the respect the title deserves. To that end, they have made suitable arrangements to enable the Mayor to benefit from the large volumes of trade that pass through the rebuilt docks. As a result the Mayor can now use their title to acquire a range of valuable goods if they consider the prices worthwhile.		However, the Proud inhabitants of Caricomare are determined that the position of Mayor of Caricomare should continue to be treated with the respect the title deserves. To that end, they have made suitable arrangements to enable the Mayor to benefit from the large volumes of trade that pass through the rebuilt docks. As a result the Mayor can now use their title to acquire a range of valuable goods if they consider the prices worthwhile.

	The decision made by the inhabitants of Caricomare has fundamentally changed the powers of their Mayor. As a result, the Constitutional Court have ruled that it will no longer be constitutionally possible for the ~~Senate~~ of Sarvos to appoint the title by themselves, as was formally the practice. That option was the only way that the title could be appointed since it granted votes in the ~~Sarovossian~~ senatorial elections. Now that that is no longer the case, the closest legal equivalent method would be for the title to be a national position appointed by the Senate (meaning it could be elected by unanimous decision of League senators). The restriction that the title could only be held by a resident of Sarvos was likewise removed.		The decision made by the inhabitants of Caricomare has fundamentally changed the powers of their Mayor. As a result, the Constitutional Court have ruled that it will no longer be constitutionally possible for the Senator of Sarvos to appoint the title by themselves, as was formally the practice. That option was the only way that the title could be appointed since it granted votes in the Sarvossian senatorial elections. Now that that is no longer the case, the closest legal equivalent method would be for the title to be a national position appointed by the Senate (meaning it could be elected by unanimous decision of League senators). The restriction that the title could only be held by a resident of Sarvos was likewise removed.

	The Court has updated the published guidance for the title, which fortuitously comes due for election at the forthcoming summit.		The Court has updated the published guidance for the title, which fortuitously comes due for election at the forthcoming summit.

Responsible1: /* Overview */

2022-06-02T16:45:45Z

Overview

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	[[The DOOM that came to Sarvos\|developing bold ideas to renew the city's identity and purpose]]. Support [[The winds of fashion\|quickly coalesced around the ideas presented by House Bourné]] for Sarvos to become the City of Masks. After a short delay, the League National Assembly endorsed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_25\|the mandate urging Sarvosans to embrace their new identity]] with a greater majority.		[[The DOOM that came to Sarvos\|developing bold ideas to renew the city's identity and purpose]]. Support [[The winds of fashion\|quickly coalesced around the ideas presented by House Bourné]] for Sarvos to become the City of Masks. After a short delay, the League National Assembly endorsed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_25\|the mandate urging Sarvosans to embrace their new identity]] with a greater majority.

	Now Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the Hag Queen has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty. In its place the city is fast gaining a new reputation as a place of elegance and refinement, renown for exquisite couture and high fashion, and famed for the grace and style of the people who live there. The city has always seen many visitors from foreign lands, only ~~Sirroc~~ does more trade with far-flung lands. As the City of Masks, it is fast being talked about as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.		Now Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the Hag Queen has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty. In its place the city is fast gaining a new reputation as a place of elegance and refinement, renown for exquisite couture and high fashion, and famed for the grace and style of the people who live there. The city has always seen many visitors from foreign lands, only Siroc does more trade with far-flung lands. As the City of Masks, it is fast being talked about as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.

	==The Docks==		==The Docks==

Rafferty: /* The Docks */

2022-06-02T13:01:30Z

The Docks

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	However, the Proud inhabitants of Caricomare are determined that the position of Mayor of Caricomare should continue to be treated with the respect the title deserves. To that end, they have made suitable arrangements to enable the Mayor to benefit from the large volumes of trade that pass through the rebuilt docks. As a result the Mayor can now use their title to acquire a range of valuable goods if they consider the prices worthwhile.		However, the Proud inhabitants of Caricomare are determined that the position of Mayor of Caricomare should continue to be treated with the respect the title deserves. To that end, they have made suitable arrangements to enable the Mayor to benefit from the large volumes of trade that pass through the rebuilt docks. As a result the Mayor can now use their title to acquire a range of valuable goods if they consider the prices worthwhile.

	The decision made by the inhabitants of Caricomare has fundamentally changed the powers of their Mayor. As a result, the Constitutional Court have ruled that it will no longer be constitutionally possible for the Senate of Sarvos to appoint the title by themselves, as was formally the practice. That option was the only way that the title could be appointed since it granted votes in the Sarovossian senatorial elections. Now that that is no longer the case, the closest legal equivalent method would be for the title to be a national position appointed by the Senate (meaning it could be elected by unanimous decision of League senators).		The decision made by the inhabitants of Caricomare has fundamentally changed the powers of their Mayor. As a result, the Constitutional Court have ruled that it will no longer be constitutionally possible for the Senate of Sarvos to appoint the title by themselves, as was formally the practice. That option was the only way that the title could be appointed since it granted votes in the Sarovossian senatorial elections. Now that that is no longer the case, the closest legal equivalent method would be for the title to be a national position appointed by the Senate (meaning it could be elected by unanimous decision of League senators). The restriction that the title could only be held by a resident of Sarvos was likewise removed.

	The Court has updated the published guidance for the title, which fortuitously comes due for election at the forthcoming summit.		The Court has updated the published guidance for the title, which fortuitously comes due for election at the forthcoming summit.

Rafferty: /* Further Reading */

2022-06-02T12:55:06Z

Dre at 12:46, 2 June 2022

2022-06-02T12:46:22Z

Emmanovi: /* The Schemas */

2022-06-02T12:40:54Z

The Schemas

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	Regardless of how they started out, the Bournés have amassed a fortune by establishing a network of brokers who seek out any opportunities to purchase rare schemas. These brokers can be found across the Empire and far beyond it. According to Genia, she has bought schemas from Asavea, Jarm, the Sarcophan Delves and even one from the Commonwealth once. Now that Genia is reaching retirement age, she is considering her legacy and would like to use her wealth to support the City that made her rich.		Regardless of how they started out, the Bournés have amassed a fortune by establishing a network of brokers who seek out any opportunities to purchase rare schemas. These brokers can be found across the Empire and far beyond it. According to Genia, she has bought schemas from Asavea, Jarm, the Sarcophan Delves and even one from the Commonwealth once. Now that Genia is reaching retirement age, she is considering her legacy and would like to use her wealth to support the City that made her rich.

	To that end she is offering to put her established network of skilled brokers at the city's service. She proposes that the League commission a Brokers Office in Sarvos, perhaps in one of the new buildings being constructed on the dockfront at Caricomare. It would have to be Sarvos, since it needs access to the port facilities, but it could be anywhere in the city really. The Office is no small investment - it would require two seasons to construct and need 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of weirwood, and 30 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns to commission. Once complete it would have an upkeep of 5 thrones a season. It would legally be a [[folly]] operated at least initially by representatives of House ~~Boruné~~.		To that end she is offering to put her established network of skilled brokers at the city's service. She proposes that the League commission a Brokers Office in Sarvos, perhaps in one of the new buildings being constructed on the dockfront at Caricomare. It would have to be Sarvos, since it needs access to the port facilities, but it could be anywhere in the city really. The Office is no small investment - it would require two seasons to construct and need 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of weirwood, and 30 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns to commission. Once complete it would have an upkeep of 5 thrones a season. It would legally be a [[folly]] operated at least initially by representatives of House Bourné.

	Genia's network are potentially able to locate and purchase schemas for new [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]], [[:Category:Jewellery\|magical jewellery]] and [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]]. They are not able to obtain schemas for any other kind of magical items. The easiest way to ensure things continued to run smoothly would be for the titleholder to send a winged messenger to Genia outlining to her what kind of schema or schemas they might be interested in. Her network would then produce a short report for the best match for what the titleholder was looking for by the start of the next summit. The report will describe the powers of the schema they been able to find for sale and what the best price would be. The titleholder could then decide if they wanted to pay to buy the schema.		Genia's network are potentially able to locate and purchase schemas for new [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]], [[:Category:Jewellery\|magical jewellery]] and [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]]. They are not able to obtain schemas for any other kind of magical items. The easiest way to ensure things continued to run smoothly would be for the titleholder to send a winged messenger to Genia outlining to her what kind of schema or schemas they might be interested in. Her network would then produce a short report for the best match for what the titleholder was looking for by the start of the next summit. The report will describe the powers of the schema they been able to find for sale and what the best price would be. The titleholder could then decide if they wanted to pay to buy the schema.

Rafferty: /* The Schemas */

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The Schemas

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	==The Schemas==		==The Schemas==
	* '''There is an opportunity to secure magical schema for garments from around the world'''		* '''There is an opportunity to secure magical schema for garments from around the world'''
	* '''The Brokers Office would be a ~~commission~~ requiring 30 wains each of white granite, weirwood, and mithril, and would cost 180 crowns, with an unkeep for 5 Thrones each season'''		* '''The Brokers Office would be a folly requiring 30 wains each of white granite, weirwood, and mithril, and would cost 180 crowns, with an unkeep for 5 Thrones each season'''
	* '''The brokerage would allow the purchase of schema for mage robes, magical jewellry, and ritual foci from around the world'''		* '''The brokerage would allow the purchase of schema for mage robes, magical jewellry, and ritual foci from around the world'''
	Merchant Prince Genia Bourné di Sarvos has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the wealthy doyennes of Sarvos. Although she no longer attends Anvil, her carta is rich and prosperous, in part due to their possession of an improbably large number of unique magical [[Magic_items#Schema\|schemas]] that allow their owner to learn how to create elegant magical robes and masks. Officially, the Bournés claim they came by their invaluable collection through trade, buying the schemas whenever the opportunity arose, although there are numerous salacious rumours suggesting that some of their first schemas were acquired through slightly less legal routes.		Merchant Prince Genia Bourné di Sarvos has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the wealthy doyennes of Sarvos. Although she no longer attends Anvil, her carta is rich and prosperous, in part due to their possession of an improbably large number of unique magical [[Magic_items#Schema\|schemas]] that allow their owner to learn how to create elegant magical robes and masks. Officially, the Bournés claim they came by their invaluable collection through trade, buying the schemas whenever the opportunity arose, although there are numerous salacious rumours suggesting that some of their first schemas were acquired through slightly less legal routes.
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	Regardless of how they started out, the Bournés have amassed a fortune by establishing a network of brokers who seek out any opportunities to purchase rare schemas. These brokers can be found across the Empire and far beyond it. According to Genia, she has bought schemas from Asavea, Jarm, the Sarcophan Delves and even one from the Commonwealth once. Now that Genia is reaching retirement age, she is considering her legacy and would like to use her wealth to support the City that made her rich.		Regardless of how they started out, the Bournés have amassed a fortune by establishing a network of brokers who seek out any opportunities to purchase rare schemas. These brokers can be found across the Empire and far beyond it. According to Genia, she has bought schemas from Asavea, Jarm, the Sarcophan Delves and even one from the Commonwealth once. Now that Genia is reaching retirement age, she is considering her legacy and would like to use her wealth to support the City that made her rich.

	To that end she is offering to put her established network of skilled brokers at the city's service. She proposes that the League commission a Brokers Office in Sarvos, perhaps in one of the new buildings being constructed on the dockfront at Caricomare. It would have to be Sarvos, since it needs access to the port facilities, but it could be anywhere in the city really. The Office is no small investment - it would require two seasons to construct and need 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of weirwood, and 30 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns to commission. Once complete it would have an upkeep of 5 thrones a season.		To that end she is offering to put her established network of skilled brokers at the city's service. She proposes that the League commission a Brokers Office in Sarvos, perhaps in one of the new buildings being constructed on the dockfront at Caricomare. It would have to be Sarvos, since it needs access to the port facilities, but it could be anywhere in the city really. The Office is no small investment - it would require two seasons to construct and need 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of weirwood, and 30 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns to commission. Once complete it would have an upkeep of 5 thrones a season. It would legally be a [[folly]] operated at least initially by representatives of House Boruné.

	Genia's network are potentially able to locate and purchase schemas for new [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]], [[:Category:Jewellery\|magical jewellery]] and [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]]. They are not able to obtain schemas for any other kind of magical items. The easiest way to ensure things continued to run smoothly would be for the titleholder to send a winged messenger to Genia outlining to her what kind of schema or schemas they might be interested in. Her network would then produce a short report for the best match for what the titleholder was looking for by the start of the next summit. The report will describe the powers of the schema they been able to find for sale and what the best price would be. The titleholder could then decide if they wanted to pay to buy the schema.		Genia's network are potentially able to locate and purchase schemas for new [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]], [[:Category:Jewellery\|magical jewellery]] and [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]]. They are not able to obtain schemas for any other kind of magical items. The easiest way to ensure things continued to run smoothly would be for the titleholder to send a winged messenger to Genia outlining to her what kind of schema or schemas they might be interested in. Her network would then produce a short report for the best match for what the titleholder was looking for by the start of the next summit. The report will describe the powers of the schema they been able to find for sale and what the best price would be. The titleholder could then decide if they wanted to pay to buy the schema.

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Sarvos]]		* [[Sarvos]]
			* [[Mayor of Caricomare]]
	* [[The_League_hearth_magic#Masks\|Masks]] - League [[hearth magic]] around masks		* [[The_League_hearth_magic#Masks\|Masks]] - League [[hearth magic]] around masks
	* [[The winds of fashion]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune detailing the beginning of the transition to City of Masks		* [[The winds of fashion]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune detailing the beginning of the transition to City of Masks
	* [[The DOOM that came to Sarvos]] - Autumn 383YE Wind of fortune in which the DOOM is discussed		* [[The DOOM that came to Sarvos]] - Autumn 383YE Wind of fortune in which the DOOM is discussed

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	However the greatest city in the world is not so easily destroyed, and the people of Sarvos were soon at work		However the greatest city in the world is not so easily destroyed, and the people of Sarvos were soon at work
	[[The DOOM that came to Sarvos\|developing bold ideas to renew the city's identity and purpose]]. Support [[The winds of fashion\|quickly coalesced around the ideas presented by House Bourné]] for Sarvos to become the City of Masks. After a short delay, the League National Assembly endorsed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_25\|the mandate urging ~~Sarovossians~~ to embrace their new identity]] with a greater majority.		[[The DOOM that came to Sarvos\|developing bold ideas to renew the city's identity and purpose]]. Support [[The winds of fashion\|quickly coalesced around the ideas presented by House Bourné]] for Sarvos to become the City of Masks. After a short delay, the League National Assembly endorsed [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_25\|the mandate urging Sarvosans to embrace their new identity]] with a greater majority.

	Now Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the Hag Queen has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty. In ~~it's~~ place the city is fast gaining a new reputation as a place of elegance and refinement, renown for exquisite couture and high fashion, and famed for the grace and style of the people who live there. The city has always seen many visitors from foreign lands, only Sirroc does more trade with far-flung lands. As the City of Masks, it is fast being talked about as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.		Now Sarvos has become the City of Masks. The doom that threatened the city is gone, and the Hag Queen has lost. She destroyed the mirrors, hoping to mar the city's beauty. In its place the city is fast gaining a new reputation as a place of elegance and refinement, renown for exquisite couture and high fashion, and famed for the grace and style of the people who live there. The city has always seen many visitors from foreign lands, only Sirroc does more trade with far-flung lands. As the City of Masks, it is fast being talked about as the most elegant and sophisticated city in the known world.

	==The Docks==		==The Docks==
	* '''The title of Mayor of Caricomare has been transformed'''		* '''The title of Mayor of Caricomare has been transformed'''
	The doom hovering over the city may have played a role in [[The_winds_of_fashion#A_Little_Doom\|the fires that recently tore through the rebuilt docks at Caricomare]]. Admittedly the more cynical ~~Sarvosissian~~ might attribute the fires to the blatant corruption of the Carta du Incendio, but what is not in doubt is that the fires have ravaged an important area of the city that was only [[Repair_the_docks_at_Caricomare\|recently renovated]].		The doom hovering over the city may have played a role in [[The_winds_of_fashion#A_Little_Doom\|the fires that recently tore through the rebuilt docks at Caricomare]]. Admittedly the more cynical Sarvosan might attribute the fires to the blatant corruption of the Carta du Incendio, but what is not in doubt is that the fires have ravaged an important area of the city that was only [[Repair_the_docks_at_Caricomare\|recently renovated]].

	The occupants of Caricomare are soon hard at work rebuilding the dock front. The burned-out warehouses, shops and businesses are torn down and elegant new buildings are being constructed to replace them. But as the ash settles it becomes clear that something has changed in Caricomare. Ever since the restoration of this part of the city, the [[Mayor of Caricomare]] has enjoyed powerful support from the local businesses - providing them with a small income and number of votes to be wielded in the election of the [[Senator]] of Sarvos.		The occupants of Caricomare are soon hard at work rebuilding the dock front. The burned-out warehouses, shops and businesses are torn down and elegant new buildings are being constructed to replace them. But as the ash settles it becomes clear that something has changed in Caricomare. Ever since the restoration of this part of the city, the [[Mayor of Caricomare]] has enjoyed powerful support from the local businesses - providing them with a small income and number of votes to be wielded in the election of the [[Senator]] of Sarvos.
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	'''Masks in Packs'''<br>		'''Masks in Packs'''<br>
	All ~~Sarvossians~~, (that is League characters with a resource in Sarvos), who are prebooked for the next event will receive a ribbon for a magical mask in their pack. The mask has no beneficial abilities, but it does have an aura that will exert an influence on whoever wears it.		All Sarvosans, (that is League characters with a resource in Sarvos), who are prebooked for the next event will receive a ribbon for a magical mask in their pack. The mask has no beneficial abilities, but it does have an aura that will exert an influence on whoever wears it.

	In all cases the aura on the mask is new - but the mask itself could be a prized heirloom that has been in your family for generations, or it could be something with a dubious history that you recently acquired from a mountebank who cared more for a quick sale than a high price. You might want to hang on to your mask or you might just want to take the opportunity presented by the summit at Anvil to get the best price you can for it. If you don't want your character to own or have acquired one of the magical masks, you can simply cut up the ribbon to reflect that.</box></div>		In all cases the aura on the mask is new - but the mask itself could be a prized heirloom that has been in your family for generations, or it could be something with a dubious history that you recently acquired from a mountebank who cared more for a quick sale than a high price. You might want to hang on to your mask or you might just want to take the opportunity presented by the summit at Anvil to get the best price you can for it. If you don't want your character to own or have acquired one of the magical masks, you can simply cut up the ribbon to reflect that.</box></div>
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	As the Spring Equinox sees Sarvos growing into its new role as the City of Masks, word soon spreads that the embrace of masks has had unexpected consequences. Something has happened to the masks of Sarvos. Some powerful magic has settled on them, infusing them with odd auras that influence those who wear them in unexpected ways. Not all the masks are affected, of course, perhaps no more than a hundred in all, but enough that it causes quite a storm of interest.		As the Spring Equinox sees Sarvos growing into its new role as the City of Masks, word soon spreads that the embrace of masks has had unexpected consequences. Something has happened to the masks of Sarvos. Some powerful magic has settled on them, infusing them with odd auras that influence those who wear them in unexpected ways. Not all the masks are affected, of course, perhaps no more than a hundred in all, but enough that it causes quite a storm of interest.

	Some of the masks are treasured family heirlooms - beautiful hand-made pieces, each one a work of art in its own right. Several of them are night masks, the mirror masks first proposed by Genia Bourné. But some of them are simple things, a child's disguise, or a cheap doctor's mask. Since this is Sarvos, the masks are soon changing hands for a healthy sum, as those who have been fortunate enough to discover one in their house cash in on their windfall. Possession of one of these curious masks is soon a must-have item for any well-to-do ~~Sarvossian~~.		Some of the masks are treasured family heirlooms - beautiful hand-made pieces, each one a work of art in its own right. Several of them are night masks, the mirror masks first proposed by Genia Bourné. But some of them are simple things, a child's disguise, or a cheap doctor's mask. Since this is Sarvos, the masks are soon changing hands for a healthy sum, as those who have been fortunate enough to discover one in their house cash in on their windfall. Possession of one of these curious masks is soon a must-have item for any well-to-do Sarvosan.

	==The Masquerade==		==The Masquerade==
	* '''A celebratory masked ball is proposed for the Summer Solstice'''		* '''A celebratory masked ball is proposed for the Summer Solstice'''
	To celebrate the transformation of Sarvos and the triumph of the entire League over the spiteful ~~Haq~~ Queen, [[League Egregore\|the Contessa and the Harlequin]] asked the new [[Mirrored Maschieri]] to plan a festival. The hope is that all the League will come together to celebrate this accomplishment and the plan is to hold some kind of masquerade at the coming Summer Solstice, a year to the day after [[Skathe]] first attacked the city.		To celebrate the transformation of Sarvos and the triumph of the entire League over the spiteful Hag Queen, [[League Egregore\|the Contessa and the Harlequin]] asked the new [[Mirrored Maschieri]] to plan a festival. The hope is that all the League will come together to celebrate this accomplishment and the plan is to hold some kind of masquerade at the coming Summer Solstice, a year to the day after [[Skathe]] first attacked the city.

	Rather than a traditional masked ball, which would be well-nigh impossible at Anvil, the Maschieri is working on plans for a ‘Feast of Fools’ styled carnival in which everyone is encouraged to take on a new identity through the wearing of masks. Those taking part will don masks to take on a completely new identity - it could be something that reflects the ambition of who you want to become - or just an opportunity to reflect on those goals. Participants could adopt one of the dramaturgical personae, or they might be guising as another character or guising as a more abstract concept. Those who do not or cannot wear masks are encouraged to take on the role of ‘The Fool’ and to act as storytellers, and commentators and engage the audience and others in the stories The League are telling.		Rather than a traditional masked ball, which would be well-nigh impossible at Anvil, the Maschieri is working on plans for a ‘Feast of Fools’ styled carnival in which everyone is encouraged to take on a new identity through the wearing of masks. Those taking part will don masks to take on a completely new identity - it could be something that reflects the ambition of who you want to become - or just an opportunity to reflect on those goals. Participants could adopt one of the dramaturgical personae, or they might be guising as another character or guising as a more abstract concept. Those who do not or cannot wear masks are encouraged to take on the role of ‘The Fool’ and to act as storytellers, and commentators and engage the audience and others in the stories The League are telling.
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	==The Schemas==		==The Schemas==
	* '''There is an opportunity to secure magical schema for garments from around the world'''		* '''There is an opportunity to secure magical schema for garments from around the world'''
	* '''The Brokers Office would be a folly requiring 30 wains each of white granite, weirwood, and mithril, and would cost 180 crowns, with an ~~unkeep~~ for 5 Thrones each season'''		* '''The Brokers Office would be a folly requiring 30 wains each of white granite, weirwood, and mithril, and would cost 180 crowns, with an upkeep for 5 Thrones each season'''
	* '''The brokerage would allow the purchase of schema for mage robes, magical ~~jewellry~~, and ritual foci from around the world'''		* '''The brokerage would allow the purchase of schema for mage robes, magical jewellery, and ritual foci from around the world'''
	Merchant Prince Genia Bourné di Sarvos has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the wealthy doyennes of Sarvos. Although she no longer attends Anvil, her carta is rich and prosperous, in part due to their possession of an improbably large number of unique magical [[Magic_items#Schema\|schemas]] that allow their owner to learn how to create elegant magical robes and masks. Officially, the Bournés claim they came by their invaluable collection through trade, buying the schemas whenever the opportunity arose, although there are numerous salacious rumours suggesting that some of their first schemas were acquired through slightly less legal routes.		Merchant Prince Genia Bourné di Sarvos has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the wealthy doyennes of Sarvos. Although she no longer attends Anvil, her carta is rich and prosperous, in part due to their possession of an improbably large number of unique magical [[Magic_items#Schema\|schemas]] that allow their owner to learn how to create elegant magical robes and masks. Officially, the Bournés claim they came by their invaluable collection through trade, buying the schemas whenever the opportunity arose, although there are numerous salacious rumours suggesting that some of their first schemas were acquired through slightly less legal routes.

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	Genia is at pains to stress that such things do not come cheap. A schema requires at least ten rings of ilium to make, anyone trying to buy one can expect to pay significantly more than that for a completed schema. They are a long term investment - and should be viewed as such. The advantage of her Broker's Office is that it would give the League a way to acquire new schemas without the expense of supporting an entire rune forge, not that it would be cheap.		Genia is at pains to stress that such things do not come cheap. A schema requires at least ten rings of ilium to make, anyone trying to buy one can expect to pay significantly more than that for a completed schema. They are a long term investment - and should be viewed as such. The advantage of her Broker's Office is that it would give the League a way to acquire new schemas without the expense of supporting an entire rune forge, not that it would be cheap.

	The title would have to be a national appointment by the Bourse. Genia Bourné is very clear on that point - her loyalty is to her ~~Carta~~ her ~~City~~ and the League - and very definitely in that order. If she could limit the position to a ~~Sarvossian~~ she would... but the civil service are very clear with her that that is not constitutional. Having the Bourse appoint the position annually is the compromise that she is willing to accept to see her plan enacted. She is not shy about stating that she hopes whoever takes the title will ensure that the schemas and the knowledge they provide remains within the League. After all the Empire can still benefit from the schemas... just by buying the magical items the League makes rather than making them themselves.		The title would have to be a national appointment by the Bourse. Genia Bourné is very clear on that point - her loyalty is to her carta, her city, and the League - and very definitely in that order. If she could limit the position to a Sarvosan she would... but the civil service are very clear with her that that is not constitutional. Having the Bourse appoint the position annually is the compromise that she is willing to accept to see her plan enacted. She is not shy about stating that she hopes whoever takes the title will ensure that the schemas and the knowledge they provide remains within the League. After all the Empire can still benefit from the schemas... just by buying the magical items the League makes rather than making them themselves.

	The opportunity to commission the Brokers Office will remain available for a year - after that Genia Bourné will make other arrangements for her legacy.		The opportunity to commission the Brokers Office will remain available for a year - after that Genia Bourné will make other arrangements for her legacy.