Emissary to the Celestial Library - Revision history

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They are elected by vote of the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of [[Urizen]]~~. They~~ serve for a year~~, or until~~ they ~~die~~, ~~step down~~, or ~~are revoked~~.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They are elected by vote of the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of [[Urizen]] to serve for a year.

			If they are revoked, dies, or abdicate their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit for a limited term i.e. until the next Autumn Equinox.

	The title can only be held by an Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the Urizen [[national assembly]], the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]], or the [[Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can only be held by an Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the Urizen [[national assembly]], the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]], or the [[Assembly of the Nine]].

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Imperial Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Imperial Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Imperial Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is an [[Imperial Title]] created in Summer 383YE by the [[Imperial Senate]]. The [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Create_Title_of_Emissary_to_the_Celestial_Library\|create the title]] was based on a proposal by the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]] - a refinement of an arrangement it had [[The_way_that_the_sunshine_gleams#A_Chosen_Emissary\|first offered]] to the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Emissary is responsible for assisting the scholars and librarians of [[Urizen]] and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning. They are also expected to intercede between such people and the Celestial Library itself. In return the title holder receives regalia created by Phaleron.		The Emissary is responsible for assisting the scholars and librarians of [[Urizen]] and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning. They are also expected to intercede between such people and the Celestial Library itself. In return, the title holder receives regalia created by Phaleron.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
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	===The Key of Knowledge===		===The Key of Knowledge===
	The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of crystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.		The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of crystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.
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	===Librarian's Scroll===		===Librarian's Scroll===
	Each season the Emissary is given a single scroll which may be used in conjunction with the [[operate portal]] spell to request information from the Celestial Library. The emissary must indicate a single topic they desire information about, use the operate portal spell at a suitable [[regio]] aligned with the Day realm (or the [[Regio#Imperial Regio\|Imperial regio at Anvil]]), and then during the following summit the emissary will receive an ~~except~~ from one of the verified sources contained within Phaleron relating to that topic. It will be a few paragraphs at most, but it will relate as closely to the matter requested as possible.		Each season the Emissary is given a single scroll which may be used in conjunction with the [[operate portal]] spell to request information from the Celestial Library. The emissary must indicate a single topic they desire information about, use the operate portal spell at a suitable [[regio]] aligned with the Day realm (or the [[Regio#Imperial Regio\|Imperial regio at Anvil]]), and then during the following summit the emissary will receive an excerpt from one of the verified sources contained within Phaleron relating to that topic. It will be a few paragraphs at most, but it will relate as closely to the matter requested as possible.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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The Key of Knowledge

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	===The Key of Knowledge===		===The Key of Knowledge===
	The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of ~~cystal~~ mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or Gift of Knowledge. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.		The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of crystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.

	===Librarian's Scroll===		===Librarian's Scroll===

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The Key of Knowledge

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	===The Key of Knowledge===		===The Key of Knowledge===
	The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of cystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.		The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of cystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or Gift of Knowledge. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.

	===Librarian's Scroll===		===Librarian's Scroll===

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Appointment

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	The Emissary to the Celestial Library is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They are elected by vote of the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of [[Urizen]]. They serve for a year, or until they die, step down, or are revoked.		The Emissary to the Celestial Library is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They are elected by vote of the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of [[Urizen]]. They serve for a year, or until they die, step down, or are revoked.

	The title can only be held by an Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the Urizen [[national assembly]], the [[general assembly]], or the [[Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can only be held by an Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the Urizen [[national assembly]], the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]], or the [[Assembly of the Nine]].

	<box>'''Dealing with Phaleron'''<br>		<box>'''Dealing with Phaleron'''<br>

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	<box>'''Dealing with Phaleron'''<br>		<box>'''Dealing with Phaleron'''<br>
	The Celestial Library agrees to honour the obligation to provide both the focus and the scroll of knowledge for as long as the Imperial Conclave does not declare enmity with it, and as long as Urizen does not abandon its commitment to the responsible spread of knowledge. While the eternal cannot abrogate the title - it was created by the Imperial senate - they can choose to remove their support from the position or even from a specific holder of the title.</box>		The Celestial Library agrees to honour the obligation to provide both the focus and the scroll of knowledge for as long as the Imperial Conclave does not declare enmity with it, and as long as Urizen does not abandon its commitment to the responsible spread of knowledge. While the eternal cannot abrogate the title - it was created by the Imperial senate - they can choose to remove their support from the position or even from a specific holder of the title.</box>
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Rafferty: /* The Key of Knowledge */

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The Key of Knowledge

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayRune.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayRune.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	==The Key of Knowledge==		===The Key of Knowledge===
	The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of cystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.		The celestial library provides the Emissary with an item called the ''Key of Knowledge'' at the rate of one each year. This item is the legal property of the Emissary of the Celestial Library, and if the citizen holding the title changes during the year the previous holder should ensure the Key is transferred to the new title holder as soon as possible. The key is a [[Magic_items#Talismans\|talisman]] that allows a magician bonded to it to employ ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] in place of cystal mana when performing either [[Skein of Years]] or [[Gift of Knowledge]]. Unlike similar items, each ingot of weltsilver will count as a single crystal of mana in the hands of the bearer, and the holder of the focus does not need to have mastered either ritual to employ this ability.