Emperor Nicovar - Revision history

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	====Early life and Election====		====Early life and Election====
	The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].		The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].

	Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.		Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.

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	The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.		The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.

	The genius Emperor had begun to see patterns in events that appeared increasingly paranoid. He began to put into operation controlling policies that divided the Senate and the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]]. The priests of the [[Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]] were encouraged to actively pursue internal and external threats, while those of [[Loyalty]] were given a wide remit by Nicovar to ensure and bind those closest to the Emperor with [[Religious skills#Anointing\|blessings]] to encourage their dutiful nature.		The genius Emperor had begun to see patterns in events that appeared increasingly paranoid. He began to put into operation controlling policies that divided the Senate and the [[Synod]]. The priests of the [[Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]] were encouraged to actively pursue internal and external threats, while those of [[Loyalty]] were given a wide remit by Nicovar to ensure and bind those closest to the Emperor with [[Religious skills#Anointing\|blessings]] to encourage their dutiful nature.

	Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.		Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.

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	The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].		The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].

	Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.		Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.

	====Reign====		====Reign====

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	====Early life and Election====		====Early life and Election====
	The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].		The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].

	Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.		Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.

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	The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.		The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.

	The genius Emperor had begun to see patterns in events that appeared increasingly paranoid. He began to put into operation controlling policies that divided the Senate and the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]]. The priests of the [[Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]] were encouraged to actively pursue internal and external threats, while those of [[Loyalty]] were given a wide remit by Nicovar to ensure and bind those closest to the Emperor with [[Religious skills#Anointing\|blessings]] to encourage their dutiful nature.		The genius Emperor had begun to see patterns in events that appeared increasingly paranoid. He began to put into operation controlling policies that divided the Senate and the [[Synod\|Synod]]. The priests of the [[Assembly]] of [[Vigilance]] were encouraged to actively pursue internal and external threats, while those of [[Loyalty]] were given a wide remit by Nicovar to ensure and bind those closest to the Emperor with [[Religious skills#Anointing\|blessings]] to encourage their dutiful nature.

	Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.		Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.

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	The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].		The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].

	Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.		Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.

	====Reign====		====Reign====

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	In the early years of his reign it was clear that Nicovar was a brilliant administrator. He expanded the role of the civil service in support of the Empire, founding several academies for the training of aides and secretaries to help run the day-to-day business of the Empire. His court was hailed as a place of learning, and he surrounded himself with experts in dozens of subjects from all across the Empire. He spent three years working with the civil service and the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|generals]] of the Empire in overhauling and improving the efficiency and scope of the logistical support received by Imperial armies, and he instituted dozens of well-planned and well-thought-out programs to improve the life of people from all walks of life.		In the early years of his reign it was clear that Nicovar was a brilliant administrator. He expanded the role of the civil service in support of the Empire, founding several academies for the training of aides and secretaries to help run the day-to-day business of the Empire. His court was hailed as a place of learning, and he surrounded himself with experts in dozens of subjects from all across the Empire. He spent three years working with the civil service and the [[Military Council\|generals]] of the Empire in overhauling and improving the efficiency and scope of the logistical support received by Imperial armies, and he instituted dozens of well-planned and well-thought-out programs to improve the life of people from all walks of life.

	Optimists believed he would usher in a new golden age of reason and expansion for the Empire.		Optimists believed he would usher in a new golden age of reason and expansion for the Empire.

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	===Reign: ~~200 YE~~ to ~~209 YE~~===		===Reign: 200YE to 209YE===

	===Called: ''the Mad''===		===Called: ''the Mad''===

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	The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].		The [[Urizen]] [[draughir]] who would grow up to be one of the most infamous figures in the history of the Empire was born in [[Spiral#Ankarien\|Ankarien]], a great library in [[Spiral]]. For much of his early career Nicovar was a dedicated [[Urizen]] philosopher, as well as a skilful [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mage]] and a clever speaker. He served with distinction as an [[archmage]] of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], and was an acknowledged expert in the use of the rituals of the realm of [[Day]].

	Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.		Following the external focus of the rule of [[Emperor Barabbas]], the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] was actively looking for someone more internally focused to take the [[the Throne\|Throne]]. Nicovar was a strong candidate and was elected with the notable support of a number of his fellow magicians from other nations (along, obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never any hint of inappropriate behaviour.

	====Reign====		====Reign====

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	Unfortunately, as every school child learns, it was not to be. A decade of attempting to micromanage every element of the Empire, as well as a reliance on the magic of Day to gather and interpret ever greater amounts of information, eventually led to him being [[Draughir#Overwhelmed\|overwhelmed by the power of the Winter realm]].		Unfortunately, as every school child learns, it was not to be. A decade of attempting to micromanage every element of the Empire, as well as a reliance on the magic of Day to gather and interpret ever greater amounts of information, eventually led to him being [[Draughir#Overwhelmed\|overwhelmed by the power of the Winter realm]].

	The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.		The early signs were generally dismissed as overwork; it was only when some of his advisers began to compare notes that they spotted a dreadful pattern. He began to demand extreme amounts of record keeping and it became increasingly clear that he was not in his right mind.

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	Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.		Nicovar himself demanded increasingly large amounts of crystal mana and the performance of increasingly esoteric divinations in pursuit of some conspiracy that made sense only to the draughir emperor's mind.

	Things came to a head in ~~209~~ when without warning the Emperor ~~began to send~~ out loyal ~~troops~~ to burn down the Empire's libraries. There was a revolt, which culminated in the destruction of the central repository of records in Highguard and several key spires in Urizen - even his home spire of Ankarien was not spared. Thousands of volumes of history, philosophy, magic and science were burned - in many cases along with the scholars who fought desperately to protect them. Civil war threatened.		Things came to a head in 209YE when, without warning, the Emperor [[The_Throne#Defender_of_the_Empire\|took control]] of the [[Burning Falcon]] and sent out soldiers loyal to him to burn down the Empire's libraries. There was a revolt, which culminated in the destruction of the central repository of records in Highguard and several key spires in Urizen - even his home spire of Ankarien was not spared. Thousands of volumes of history, philosophy, magic and science were burned - in many cases along with the scholars who fought desperately to protect them. Civil war threatened.

	It was while the ~~emperor~~ was overseeing the siege of the [[Avigliana di Sarvos#Biography\|School of Epistemology]] in [[Tassato]] that he was executed by the captain of his own guard, the [[Navarr]] [[Thorn]] Isaella. Despite appeals for clemency from the Synod, Isaella took full responsibility, and was convicted as a traitor, while simultaneously being lauded as an Exemplar of Courage and duty and a hero of the Empire.		It was while the Emperor was overseeing the siege of the [[Avigliana di Sarvos#Biography\|School of Epistemology]] in [[Tassato]] that he was executed by the captain of his own guard, the [[Navarr]] [[Thorn]] Isaella. Despite appeals for clemency from the Synod, Isaella took full responsibility, and was convicted as a traitor, while simultaneously being lauded as an Exemplar of Courage and duty and a hero of the Empire.

	====Death and Legacy====		====Death and Legacy====