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Matt: Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

2026-01-16T09:38:41Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/pUReNpg5i3I}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/pUReNpg5i3I}}
	Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.		Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.

	==Lepidean University==		==Lepidean University==

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

2026-01-15T12:46:53Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/pUReNpg5i3I}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/pUReNpg5i3I}}
	Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.		Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.

	==Lepidean University==		==Lepidean University==

Twiggy at 18:51, 8 August 2025

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	One of the reasons she is so controversial is likely that, like other figures such as [[Berechiah]], many modern scholars consider her actions a little extreme. While few can fault her commitment to the Revelation, she provably ordered the deaths of people who opposed her vision of the future for Highguard and the Way. She lied and deceived, stole, and used hunger as a weapon against the soldiers of the patricians. There are always those who question whether she should truly be held up as inspirational given (they argue) that she inspired others to commit heinous acts. Indeed, some scholars suggest that by encouraging people to abandon their families and their former allegiances in pursuit of her cause she actually acted ''against'' the interests of Loyalty as a platonic force.		One of the reasons she is so controversial is likely that, like other figures such as [[Berechiah]], many modern scholars consider her actions a little extreme. While few can fault her commitment to the Revelation, she provably ordered the deaths of people who opposed her vision of the future for Highguard and the Way. She lied and deceived, stole, and used hunger as a weapon against the soldiers of the patricians. There are always those who question whether she should truly be held up as inspirational given (they argue) that she inspired others to commit heinous acts. Indeed, some scholars suggest that by encouraging people to abandon their families and their former allegiances in pursuit of her cause she actually acted ''against'' the interests of Loyalty as a platonic force.

	Yet there are still old rumours of the creation of an Inspirational Tomb. If its existence could be confirmed one way or another, some of the controversy surrounding Ruth might be laid to rest. If the tomb ''does'' exist, that may provide proof that she ''was'' recognised by the Imperial Synod and that her absence from the lists of inspirational figures is an oversight - or the result of political ~~maneuvering~~ within the Synod. The Synod ''could'' resolve the issue somewhat conclusively with the usual judgement of [[recognition]] - although of course that situation is complicated by the now-quite-stretched agreement with the Sumaah Synod not to recognise new exemplars. On the other hand, if definitive proof could be found that she was ''already'' recognised as an exemplar, and had simply been forgotten, then the Sumaah would have no reason to complain if the Synod were to reaffirm her status. Assuming such proof even exists.		Yet there are still old rumours of the creation of an Inspirational Tomb. If its existence could be confirmed one way or another, some of the controversy surrounding Ruth might be laid to rest. If the tomb ''does'' exist, that may provide proof that she ''was'' recognised by the Imperial Synod and that her absence from the lists of inspirational figures is an oversight - or the result of political manoeuvring within the Synod. The Synod ''could'' resolve the issue somewhat conclusively with the usual judgement of [[recognition]] - although of course that situation is complicated by the now-quite-stretched agreement with the Sumaah Synod not to recognise new exemplars. On the other hand, if definitive proof could be found that she was ''already'' recognised as an exemplar, and had simply been forgotten, then the Sumaah would have no reason to complain if the Synod were to reaffirm her status. Assuming such proof even exists.
	===The Silver Feathers===		===The Silver Feathers===
	* '''A new sodality urges the Lepidean Library to seek out evidence that Ruth of Highguard has always been an Imperial exemplar'''		* '''A new sodality urges the Lepidean Library to seek out evidence that Ruth of Highguard has always been an Imperial exemplar'''

Dre at 17:54, 29 December 2023

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	There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.		There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.

	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and ~~lead~~ to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and led to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.
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	* '''The vyig are claiming to have kidnapped the researchers and their report and are demanding a ransom'''		* '''The vyig are claiming to have kidnapped the researchers and their report and are demanding a ransom'''
	* '''The current Senator for Temeschwar is Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''		* '''The current Senator for Temeschwar is Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''
	Ruth of Highguard is far from the only controversial exemplar under discussion among historians; there has been an ~~upsruge~~ recently of interest in [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], recognised by the Synod as an exemplar of Ambition. Unlike Ruth, there is no requirement for the Lepidean Librarian to look into his life - much of the work has already been done thanks to the Varushkan assembly. They upheld a [[statement of principle]] by Anastasiya Volkov during the Winter Solstice calling on the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] to complete their work investigating the life of the northern exemplar. The finished report was to be delivered to the [[Senator]] for [[Temeschwar]] - currently '''Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''. There was a little confusion around the statement - the Heirs of Lepidus are a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] chapter after all and judgements in the Varushkan National Assembly rarely make much impact in Highguard - but it seems the Heirs had been keeping an eye on multiple assemblies waiting for just such a statement. Shortly before the Spring Equinox two of the Lepidean scholars arrived in Temeschwar with a document to deliver to the Senator.		Ruth of Highguard is far from the only controversial exemplar under discussion among historians; there has been an upsurge recently of interest in [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], recognised by the Synod as an exemplar of Ambition. Unlike Ruth, there is no requirement for the Lepidean Librarian to look into his life - much of the work has already been done thanks to the Varushkan assembly. They upheld a [[statement of principle]] by Anastasiya Volkov during the Winter Solstice calling on the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] to complete their work investigating the life of the northern exemplar. The finished report was to be delivered to the [[Senator]] for [[Temeschwar]] - currently '''Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''. There was a little confusion around the statement - the Heirs of Lepidus are a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] chapter after all and judgements in the Varushkan National Assembly rarely make much impact in Highguard - but it seems the Heirs had been keeping an eye on multiple assemblies waiting for just such a statement. Shortly before the Spring Equinox two of the Lepidean scholars arrived in Temeschwar with a document to deliver to the Senator.

	Neither report nor scholars reached their destination. Instead ''Lud'' and ''Moesia'' of the Heirs of Lepidus vanished without a trace shortly after entering the city. Once it was clear that they were missing an investigation was launched. Before it could do much more than confirm that the pair had not left Temeschwar, a ransom note was delivered to ''Ratibor's Gate'' - the old prison that now serves as offices for the civil service in the city. It appears that the two Heirs of Lepidus have been kidnapped by the [[Vyig]]. This causes some consternation; everyone had assumed that the Vyig had been [[A long good-bye\|smashed during the purges]] ~~lead~~ by the Vigilance assembly in 379YE. If the ransom note is to be believed, however, there are at least one Vyig cell still in operation, with enough influence to abduct two Highborn scholars off the streets of Temeschwar.		Neither report nor scholars reached their destination. Instead ''Lud'' and ''Moesia'' of the Heirs of Lepidus vanished without a trace shortly after entering the city. Once it was clear that they were missing an investigation was launched. Before it could do much more than confirm that the pair had not left Temeschwar, a ransom note was delivered to ''Ratibor's Gate'' - the old prison that now serves as offices for the civil service in the city. It appears that the two Heirs of Lepidus have been kidnapped by the [[Vyig]]. This causes some consternation; everyone had assumed that the Vyig had been [[A long good-bye\|smashed during the purges]] led by the Vigilance assembly in 379YE. If the ransom note is to be believed, however, there are at least one Vyig cell still in operation, with enough influence to abduct two Highborn scholars off the streets of Temeschwar.

	According to the note, if the Senator wants the two Highborn archivists and their ''pamphlet of lies about the bastard Ratibor'' then they had better be prepared to pay. They demand 100 Thrones, to be delivered at the Summer Solstice. Otherwise, the two Heirs face a horrible fate - they'll be ''bathed in beggarwood'' (a reference to an old Vyig tradition of burning liars and tattletales to death after disfiguring them with concentrated [[beggar's lye]]) - and their report burned along with them. If the Senator wants to see them alive again, then they must confirm they have the funds by sending a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to ''Cousin Vincenc, the Salting House, Koly, Skoremujac, Karov''. If the kidnappers don't hear from the Senator before the end of the summit, they will assume they don't want the two archivists back and will simply kill them.		According to the note, if the Senator wants the two Highborn archivists and their ''pamphlet of lies about the bastard Ratibor'' then they had better be prepared to pay. They demand 100 Thrones, to be delivered at the Summer Solstice. Otherwise, the two Heirs face a horrible fate - they'll be ''bathed in beggarwood'' (a reference to an old Vyig tradition of burning liars and tattletales to death after disfiguring them with concentrated [[beggar's lye]]) - and their report burned along with them. If the Senator wants to see them alive again, then they must confirm they have the funds by sending a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to ''Cousin Vincenc, the Salting House, Koly, Skoremujac, Karov''. If the kidnappers don't hear from the Senator before the end of the summit, they will assume they don't want the two archivists back and will simply kill them.

Matt at 16:19, 2 July 2023

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	There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.		There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.

	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational ~~tomb~~\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.

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	There was significant discussion among the Constitutional Court with regards to the decision to assign the [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] provided by the Lepidean Library via the [[judgement]] of [[rewarding]]. This was not one of the methods outlined in the original [[opportunity]]; however after considerable debate this return to the previous historical method of assigning true liao was judged to be neither unconstitutional, nor technically a deviation from a well worn path - merely one that had not been used since the time of [[Empress Teleri]]. In response to an inquiry by [[Cardinal]] de Coeurdefer, Magistrate Abraham publicised an expansion of the [[Construct_Lepidean_University\|discussions held by the Constitutional Court]]. Now, with the library completed and the first does of true liao made available, the practicalities must be addressed.		There was significant discussion among the Constitutional Court with regards to the decision to assign the [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] provided by the Lepidean Library via the [[judgement]] of [[rewarding]]. This was not one of the methods outlined in the original [[opportunity]]; however after considerable debate this return to the previous historical method of assigning true liao was judged to be neither unconstitutional, nor technically a deviation from a well worn path - merely one that had not been used since the time of [[Empress Teleri]]. In response to an inquiry by [[Cardinal]] de Coeurdefer, Magistrate Abraham publicised an expansion of the [[Construct_Lepidean_University\|discussions held by the Constitutional Court]]. Now, with the library completed and the first does of true liao made available, the practicalities must be addressed.

	A judgement of Rewarding is raised in the General Assembly. Any member of the Synod may do so, and the judgement must specify a single individual who will receive the reward. In this case the judgement declares that the reward sought is a dose of true liao (or more, if there's multiple true liao in the virtue fund). A single judgement can even be used for both true liao and coin from the virtue fund if so desired. The judgement is then ~~scrutinized~~ by the assembly as normal, and if it is upheld then the liao is given to the priest who raised the judgement to deliver to the person they named.		A judgement of Rewarding is raised in the General Assembly. Any member of the Synod may do so, and the judgement must specify a single individual who will receive the reward. In this case the judgement declares that the reward sought is a dose of true liao (or more, if there's multiple true liao in the virtue fund). A single judgement can even be used for both true liao and coin from the virtue fund if so desired. The judgement is then scrutinised by the assembly as normal, and if it is upheld then the liao is given to the priest who raised the judgement to deliver to the person they named.

	In essence the true liao becomes part of the Virtue Fund at the beginning of the summit, and the normal rules applying to the Virtue Fund apply, including the ability of Imperial citizens to donate doses of true liao to the fund should they wish. It is not possible for the Virtue Fund to go into debt. If there is no true liao in the Virtue Fund, the judgement can still pass, but the recipient receives nothing. If multiple rewards are upheld at the same time then allocation is made beginning with the judgement that has passed with the greatest margin. In the event of two judgements having the same margin, and there being insufficient true liao to provide for all of them, ''none'' of the judgements receive the reward.		In essence the true liao becomes part of the Virtue Fund at the beginning of the summit, and the normal rules applying to the Virtue Fund apply, including the ability of Imperial citizens to donate doses of true liao to the fund should they wish. It is not possible for the Virtue Fund to go into debt. If there is no true liao in the Virtue Fund, the judgement can still pass, but the recipient receives nothing. If multiple rewards are upheld at the same time then allocation is made beginning with the judgement that has passed with the greatest margin. In the event of two judgements having the same margin, and there being insufficient true liao to provide for all of them, ''none'' of the judgements receive the reward.
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	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will ~~prioritize~~. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.

	==Ruth of the Quills==		==Ruth of the Quills==

Novemberalice: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/pUReNpg5i3I}}
	Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.		Work on the [[Lepidean Librarian\|Lepidean University]] in [[Bastion]] has finally been completed. The old Lepidean Library has been renewed, and the gorgeous Garden of Atun blossoms with spring growth. The first Lepidean Librarian is due to be appointed by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] National Assembly during the coming summit and there is a great deal of interest among scholars and theologians as to who that will be. There will also be a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] available to the [[General Assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to assign for the first time since the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], which has caused a buzz of excitement. Furthermore, the renewal of the Lepidean Library has prompted an increase in interest in the lives of [[paragons and exemplars]], especially those more obscure or about whom there is little Imperial consensus.

Dre: /* Ruth of the Quills */

2022-06-04T13:09:22Z

Ruth of the Quills

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	Ruth of Highguard is a [[Ruth#Controversies\|controversial]] figure. Shortly before the Winter Solstice 381YE, the Heirs of Lepidus published documentation relating to Ruth and her status as a Paragon of pre-Imperial Highguard and an ''unconfirmed'' exemplar of the Way. While nobody has been prosecuted for heresy in the last hundred years for claiming she is an inspirational figure, she is rarely included in lists of renowned paragons and exemplars.		Ruth of Highguard is a [[Ruth#Controversies\|controversial]] figure. Shortly before the Winter Solstice 381YE, the Heirs of Lepidus published documentation relating to Ruth and her status as a Paragon of pre-Imperial Highguard and an ''unconfirmed'' exemplar of the Way. While nobody has been prosecuted for heresy in the last hundred years for claiming she is an inspirational figure, she is rarely included in lists of renowned paragons and exemplars.

	One of the reasons she is so controversial is likely that, like other figures such as [[~~Barachiel~~]], many modern scholars consider her actions a little extreme. While few can fault her commitment to the Revelation, she provably ordered the deaths of people who opposed her vision of the future for Highguard and the Way. She lied and deceived, stole, and used hunger as a weapon against the soldiers of the patricians. There are always those who question whether she should truly be held up as inspirational given (they argue) that she inspired others to commit heinous acts. Indeed, some scholars suggest that by encouraging people to abandon their families and their former allegiances in pursuit of her cause she actually acted ''against'' the interests of Loyalty as a platonic force.		One of the reasons she is so controversial is likely that, like other figures such as [[Berechiah]], many modern scholars consider her actions a little extreme. While few can fault her commitment to the Revelation, she provably ordered the deaths of people who opposed her vision of the future for Highguard and the Way. She lied and deceived, stole, and used hunger as a weapon against the soldiers of the patricians. There are always those who question whether she should truly be held up as inspirational given (they argue) that she inspired others to commit heinous acts. Indeed, some scholars suggest that by encouraging people to abandon their families and their former allegiances in pursuit of her cause she actually acted ''against'' the interests of Loyalty as a platonic force.

	Yet there are still old rumours of the creation of an Inspirational Tomb. If its existence could be confirmed one way or another, some of the controversy surrounding Ruth might be laid to rest. If the tomb ''does'' exist, that may provide proof that she ''was'' recognised by the Imperial Synod and that her absence from the lists of inspirational figures is an oversight - or the result of political maneuvering within the Synod. The Synod ''could'' resolve the issue somewhat conclusively with the usual judgement of [[recognition]] - although of course that situation is complicated by the now-quite-stretched agreement with the Sumaah Synod not to recognise new exemplars. On the other hand, if definitive proof could be found that she was ''already'' recognised as an exemplar, and had simply been forgotten, then the Sumaah would have no reason to complain if the Synod were to reaffirm her status. Assuming such proof even exists.		Yet there are still old rumours of the creation of an Inspirational Tomb. If its existence could be confirmed one way or another, some of the controversy surrounding Ruth might be laid to rest. If the tomb ''does'' exist, that may provide proof that she ''was'' recognised by the Imperial Synod and that her absence from the lists of inspirational figures is an oversight - or the result of political maneuvering within the Synod. The Synod ''could'' resolve the issue somewhat conclusively with the usual judgement of [[recognition]] - although of course that situation is complicated by the now-quite-stretched agreement with the Sumaah Synod not to recognise new exemplars. On the other hand, if definitive proof could be found that she was ''already'' recognised as an exemplar, and had simply been forgotten, then the Sumaah would have no reason to complain if the Synod were to reaffirm her status. Assuming such proof even exists.
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	Of course they also encourage anyone else who shares their belief that Ruth, exemplar of Loyalty, has been poorly treated by the Imperial Synod to bring pressure to bear on the Librarian. They urge anyone who wishes to show public support for their movement to adopt the badge the Silver Feathers all wear - a feather or quill pen worn somewhere on the person. They are eager to welcome any siblings who share their belief that it is time for Ruth to receive the recognition she deserves.		Of course they also encourage anyone else who shares their belief that Ruth, exemplar of Loyalty, has been poorly treated by the Imperial Synod to bring pressure to bear on the Librarian. They urge anyone who wishes to show public support for their movement to adopt the badge the Silver Feathers all wear - a feather or quill pen worn somewhere on the person. They are eager to welcome any siblings who share their belief that it is time for Ruth to receive the recognition she deserves.
	{{SOP\|statement=At the behest of Veikko Bondforger, whose past life vision revealed his soul to be an associate of Ratibor of Temeschwar, we request the Heirs of Lepidus to undertake further historical research into Ratibor's deeds. These results should be presented upon completion to the Senator of Temeschwar.\|by=Anastasiya Volkov\|vote=Greater Majority 170-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=At the behest of Veikko Bondforger, whose past life vision revealed his soul to be an associate of Ratibor of Temeschwar, we request the Heirs of Lepidus to undertake further historical research into Ratibor's deeds. These results should be presented upon completion to the Senator of Temeschwar.\|by=Anastasiya Volkov\|vote=Greater Majority 170-0\|when=Winter Solstice 383YE}}

	==Ratibor of the Torches==		==Ratibor of the Torches==
	* '''The Heirs of Lepidus have prepared a report on the history of Ratibor of Temeschwar'''		* '''The Heirs of Lepidus have prepared a report on the history of Ratibor of Temeschwar'''

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	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritize. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: Ruth, the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritize. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.

	==Ruth of the Quills==		==Ruth of the Quills==

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	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational tomb\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritize. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: Ruth, the [[Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritize. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: Ruth, the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.

	==Ruth of the Quills==		==Ruth of the Quills==

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	There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.		There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.

	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and ~~lead~~ to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and led to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.
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	* '''The vyig are claiming to have kidnapped the researchers and their report and are demanding a ransom'''		* '''The vyig are claiming to have kidnapped the researchers and their report and are demanding a ransom'''
	* '''The current Senator for Temeschwar is Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''		* '''The current Senator for Temeschwar is Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''
	Ruth of Highguard is far from the only controversial exemplar under discussion among historians; there has been an ~~upsruge~~ recently of interest in [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], recognised by the Synod as an exemplar of Ambition. Unlike Ruth, there is no requirement for the Lepidean Librarian to look into his life - much of the work has already been done thanks to the Varushkan assembly. They upheld a [[statement of principle]] by Anastasiya Volkov during the Winter Solstice calling on the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] to complete their work investigating the life of the northern exemplar. The finished report was to be delivered to the [[Senator]] for [[Temeschwar]] - currently '''Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''. There was a little confusion around the statement - the Heirs of Lepidus are a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] chapter after all and judgements in the Varushkan National Assembly rarely make much impact in Highguard - but it seems the Heirs had been keeping an eye on multiple assemblies waiting for just such a statement. Shortly before the Spring Equinox two of the Lepidean scholars arrived in Temeschwar with a document to deliver to the Senator.		Ruth of Highguard is far from the only controversial exemplar under discussion among historians; there has been an upsurge recently of interest in [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], recognised by the Synod as an exemplar of Ambition. Unlike Ruth, there is no requirement for the Lepidean Librarian to look into his life - much of the work has already been done thanks to the Varushkan assembly. They upheld a [[statement of principle]] by Anastasiya Volkov during the Winter Solstice calling on the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] to complete their work investigating the life of the northern exemplar. The finished report was to be delivered to the [[Senator]] for [[Temeschwar]] - currently '''Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar'''. There was a little confusion around the statement - the Heirs of Lepidus are a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] chapter after all and judgements in the Varushkan National Assembly rarely make much impact in Highguard - but it seems the Heirs had been keeping an eye on multiple assemblies waiting for just such a statement. Shortly before the Spring Equinox two of the Lepidean scholars arrived in Temeschwar with a document to deliver to the Senator.

	Neither report nor scholars reached their destination. Instead ''Lud'' and ''Moesia'' of the Heirs of Lepidus vanished without a trace shortly after entering the city. Once it was clear that they were missing an investigation was launched. Before it could do much more than confirm that the pair had not left Temeschwar, a ransom note was delivered to ''Ratibor's Gate'' - the old prison that now serves as offices for the civil service in the city. It appears that the two Heirs of Lepidus have been kidnapped by the [[Vyig]]. This causes some consternation; everyone had assumed that the Vyig had been [[A long good-bye\|smashed during the purges]] ~~lead~~ by the Vigilance assembly in 379YE. If the ransom note is to be believed, however, there are at least one Vyig cell still in operation, with enough influence to abduct two Highborn scholars off the streets of Temeschwar.		Neither report nor scholars reached their destination. Instead ''Lud'' and ''Moesia'' of the Heirs of Lepidus vanished without a trace shortly after entering the city. Once it was clear that they were missing an investigation was launched. Before it could do much more than confirm that the pair had not left Temeschwar, a ransom note was delivered to ''Ratibor's Gate'' - the old prison that now serves as offices for the civil service in the city. It appears that the two Heirs of Lepidus have been kidnapped by the [[Vyig]]. This causes some consternation; everyone had assumed that the Vyig had been [[A long good-bye\|smashed during the purges]] led by the Vigilance assembly in 379YE. If the ransom note is to be believed, however, there are at least one Vyig cell still in operation, with enough influence to abduct two Highborn scholars off the streets of Temeschwar.

	According to the note, if the Senator wants the two Highborn archivists and their ''pamphlet of lies about the bastard Ratibor'' then they had better be prepared to pay. They demand 100 Thrones, to be delivered at the Summer Solstice. Otherwise, the two Heirs face a horrible fate - they'll be ''bathed in beggarwood'' (a reference to an old Vyig tradition of burning liars and tattletales to death after disfiguring them with concentrated [[beggar's lye]]) - and their report burned along with them. If the Senator wants to see them alive again, then they must confirm they have the funds by sending a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to ''Cousin Vincenc, the Salting House, Koly, Skoremujac, Karov''. If the kidnappers don't hear from the Senator before the end of the summit, they will assume they don't want the two archivists back and will simply kill them.		According to the note, if the Senator wants the two Highborn archivists and their ''pamphlet of lies about the bastard Ratibor'' then they had better be prepared to pay. They demand 100 Thrones, to be delivered at the Summer Solstice. Otherwise, the two Heirs face a horrible fate - they'll be ''bathed in beggarwood'' (a reference to an old Vyig tradition of burning liars and tattletales to death after disfiguring them with concentrated [[beggar's lye]]) - and their report burned along with them. If the Senator wants to see them alive again, then they must confirm they have the funds by sending a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] to ''Cousin Vincenc, the Salting House, Koly, Skoremujac, Karov''. If the kidnappers don't hear from the Senator before the end of the summit, they will assume they don't want the two archivists back and will simply kill them.

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	There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.		There are of course any number of exemplars and paragons whose lives might benefit from the efforts of the scholars attached to the Library. Examples of interest to pilgrims of virtue at the moment include [[Isenbrad]] - the runesmiths of Runegrott in Wintermark are calling on his legacy as part of their plan to provide Wintermark with a [[Conduit to destiny\|rune forge]] - and [[Zoria]] - while there are a great many stories about the sorceress who named the birds and beasts there is precious little ''known'' about her despite the recent consecration of the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]]. There are other figures, perhaps a little more obscure, whose lives might also merit examination - the [[Ambition\|Ambitious]] [[Old_ways#The_Ambition_of_Margaret_of_Meade\|Margaret of Meade]] for example. Then of course there are the truly obscure - the question of who precisely the [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] [[To_see_what_you_sell#Kharaman\|Badir i Durr i Riqueza]] was and why their tomb went missing for example.

	While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational ~~tomb~~\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.		While the lives of the exemplars and paragons are obviously of interest, some of the more adventurous scholars - especially the Heirs of Lepidus - are keen to use the funds available to the University to finally seek out some of the "[[inspirational location\|missing tombs]]" - perhaps the final resting place of the [[Elayne Silverlark]] might finally be discovered for example. Older, more sedentary [[archivist\|archivists]] are more cautious. Many of these mysteries have already been plumbed and lead to nothing; if 300 years of scholars and adventurers have not been able to find Elayne's resting place, what makes anyone think that the new University will change that? And thus are the battle-lines of academia drawn up, and intra-departmental rivalries founded.

	The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.		The final decision rests with the Lepidean Librarian, of course, and for the most part students of theology are watching with interest to see what they will prioritise. There is one exception, however. One exemplar in particular is of immediate interest to a number of Highborn citizens prepared to bring the mildest of pressure to bear on whoever the Librarian turns out to be: [[Ruth]], the [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], wife of Lepidus for whom the University is named.